Longtime fans of General Hospital and anyone with half a heart, who caught today’s episode were most likely in a puddle of tears due to the heart-tugging performances of Steve Burton (Jason) and Jane Elliot (Tracy).
In story, Jason has just informed Tracy that when he went up to talk to Monica at her request, he found her no longer breathing and with no pulse. Monica must have passed away in her sleep. Next, Tracy tells Jason to call 911.
The next moment, Tracy and Jason share an emotional hug just before the paramedics arrive. The sheriff also arrives and tells Tracy how highly regarded Monica was in in Port Charles.
Feeling all of the moments of grief, Jason and Tracy sit down together in the Quartermaine living room, as it should be to remember Monica. It was touching to see GH bring together the two characters who loved Monica and had such history with her, made all the more emotional with Steve Burton, who always felt a special bond with Leslie Charleson, and Jane Elliot, who was one-half of the best bickering duo on daytime.
Tracy recalls how Alan gave the house to Monica and how they always argued about it. Cue the flashback to one of their arguments. Tracy says in the present that she and Monica, always argued but she always respected her.
In perhaps, the most hankie-induing moment, Tracy reminds Jason, how he had such a special relationship with Monica. At first, Monica wanted nothing to do with Jason, since he was the child of Susan Moore and Alan. But things changed one night when he was left all alone as a baby. Cue the flashback to baby Jason in the arms of Monica. Tracy says eventually Monica saw Jason as her son.
Jason recalls how it took awhile after his accident and life-changing brain injury to realize Monica loved him. Cue the flashback of young Monica and Jason. In the present, Jason shares he wishes he had memories of growing up with Monica as his mom, and regrets he didn’t ask her when he had a chance. Tracy pipes up; she can tell him all about. She reminds Jason that Monica loved him and the two share a sorrowful hug.
So, what did you think of the scenes between Jason and Tracy, as portrayed by Steve Burton and Jane Elliot, who in tears and sadness connected over the loss of Monica? Share your thoughts via the comment section.
