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There's a strong chance of that happening, but I think these characters are seen as more important by the show than Trina and Curtis.

I think the circumstances here, on paper anyway, mean they would have much more involvement in Gio's life than under many circumstances. Brook Lynn may not have another child and is full of regrets. Dante is also regretful, especially after he had to treat Gio like [!@#$%^&*] for dramatic angst. Dante is also the product of parents who are perpetually over involved in the lives of their children.  Chase will always look at Gio and see the child he and Brook Lynn can't have, which will mean there's a chance for a lot of tension or an implosion of their marriage. There's also the Brook Lynn vs Lulu aspect.

I don't see Gio staying around more than another year or two, admittedly...if the show is still on by that point. But if the show makes an effort, the story is there.

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I honestly stopped watching GH for years and never watched it in the 90’s so the retcons to make this story work don’t bother me like it does long time consistent viewers. The performances in the story have been fantastic to me and as someone who has always loved the Quartermaines, adding a new one is right up my alley. Guza was hell bent on destroying the family but it honestly seems like the GH of today understands their importance and Jane Elliott is AMAZING as the matriarch of the family now.

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I never wanted Gio to be Dante and BLQ's kid. I made that clear many months ago, and I still don't. I think this show regularly leans on insta-kids and baby storylines that age up viable performers (DZ, Setton, etc.) too much to pad out months of the show every year, and leave it more incestuous. I think it's very lazy.

That said, good drama is good drama and good performances are good performances. I'm not going to begrudge GH for doing good work with this material when I see good work on air. I haven't watched all of it yet but I do think GM has done very good work as have the vets. I had a feeling early on after his hiring that his charisma and appeal could carry him far if they wrote for him - several of us noted his joy in carrying a lot of throwaway domestic scenes with the Qs - and they are now doing that. I don't particularly want or need him to be Dante's large adult son but I think for someone who is a musician first he's become another of the soap opera (and particularly GH) success stories in this arena. And I care about Gio and what happens to him, while also thinking he has real chemistry with the smart and unconventionally spiky Emma they've cast (though he also could with Trina and y'know, some cute boys). I just wish the show was consistently good enough to give these actors better story.

It's 2025 and GH is still on the air. We all take our victories where we can get them day to day.

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Dante, FTW!

It's about time someone finally ripped Lulu a new one. She's been insufferable these past weeks and I'm glad that someone finally called her out on it. But Dante blaming Lulu for Gio wanting nothing to do with him was a bit of a stretch though. That's all on you, bro.

Btw, did Olivia seriously blame herself for Sonny shooting Dante??

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Gio and Emma were really sweet though. I love how she was there for him. She's definitely the friend that he needs right now. Hopefully, they get to share their first kiss soon 

And agreed, that Rory Gibson is doing a good job. He doesn't seem to be blowing as much hot air as (Sorry, Chad) Chad Duell used to do sometimes. I do think that Michael still seems to be a bit of a bitch when it comes to how he's dealing with Sasha and the baby but that's on the writing, not Rory. And I really, really hope that he directs some of this anger at Sonny too.

And yeah, with the way Drew was speaking to Willow in the car today... maybe that rumor is true 

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I should add that Rory Gibson, who I remembered being somnambulant on Y&R, has impressed me so far as Michael. There is the edge and steel or danger to him that recalls not just Drew Garrett's Michael but Chad back when he cared (and had decent day to day writing in his first couple years), as well as some of Kanan and Billy Warlock.

(I'd still put his Michael with screwball Maxie way far down the road though - opposites attract.)

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Lol!  You and I will still be here when they all are celebrating the 4th of July at the Q boathouse.

Thanks. I am not trying to gatekeep me watching all these years for others that haven't watched.  But I unfortunately did lol and I unfortunately can't forget lol.  So for people who are saying well I didn't watch for 20 years and it doesn't bother me I do get it. I am glad you enjoyed your life outside of 1pm all this time

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  Jealous.

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