MINUTES AGO! It’s Over! General Hospital Spoilers Genie Francis Drops Breaking News!
General Hospital spoilers indicate that Jeanie Francis, Mayor Laura Collins, has been a powerhouse performer in Port Charles on and off for the past several decades. But she’s not always given the material that truly showcases her talents.
Over the last several months, Laura has made several questionable decisions. She’s chosen to turn her back on Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Bernard) while also looking into having Heather Weber’s (Ali Mills) case reopened. Fans haven’t exactly had a lot to root for where Laura is concerned, but all of that recently changed when the mayor received a phone call that she’s been dreading for a long time.
Laura’s daughter Lulu Spencer, last played by Emme Rylan, has been in a coma for 3 and a half years now. Her condition is getting worse—Lulu’s liver is apparently failing, which means the young woman could die without ever waking up again.
Francis did a wonderful job as she struggled to figure out exactly what this new diagnosis could mean for her beloved daughter. When Laura showed up at Silver Waters, the long-term facility where Lulu was being cared for, she was shocked to see her brother, Cyrus Renault (Jeff Cobber), in Lulu’s room.
Although Laura and Cyrus’ relationship has improved, it’s hard for Laura to forget that Cyrus is responsible for the accident that injured Lulu in the first place. Cyrus has claimed to have turned his life around, but Laura was obviously conflicted about his presence. Francis did a masterful job of keeping Laura’s feelings for Cyrus in check, maintaining her composure even as her world was falling apart around her.
Later in the week, Lulu was moved back to General Hospital. During a rare moment of vulnerability, Laura talked to Elizabeth Weber (Rebecca Herbst) about her determination to fight for Lulu. Francis finally allowed the emotion to come out as she said she knew people doubted if Lulu would ever wake up. Through tears, Laura said she knew Lulu was a fighter and would never give up, so neither would she.
It was a masterful performance by one of General Hospital’s most legendary performers. Will Lulu wake up? How did you feel about Francis’ performance this week? What’s next for Laura?
Anything can happen in Port Charles, so stay tuned to General Hospital airing weekdays on ABC. And don’t forget to check back right here regularly for all your General Hospital news, information, and spoilers!
