Performer of the Week: General Hospital’s Kirsten Storms!

Congrats to Kirsten Storms (Maxie, General Hospital) who was selected as the performer of the week. Learn more here--->>

 

Ask any General Hospital fan who their least favorite character is and strong chances are the response will be Peter August.  Therefore, it is always a highlight when a character gets to confront Peter.  In this past week’s shows, Maxie Jones (Kirsten Storms) was one of those people.  Peter was being held at the police station and Maxie wanted to confront him; to prove to herself she is no longer afraid of him.  Kirsten Storms showed Maxie’s feisty side and her overprotective side; fans could feel the anger and hatred Maxie feels toward Peter through Storms’ powerful performance.  Maxie is desperate to have Louise back in her arms and she won’t be able to until she knows her baby will be safe from Peter.  Kirsten Storms brilliantly showcased the balance of Maxie telling Peter off and that he doesn’t have a hold on her anymore while still highlighting the fear Maxie has that Peter will get to their baby. 

No one tells a mob boss what to do…well except maybe Maxie Jones.  After Maxie confronts Peter at the police station, Maxie sees Sonny and wants to know when Sonny will “take care of” Peter.  Yet again, fans can sense the desperation and the lengths Maxie is willing to go to in order to be with her child through Storms’ strong performance.

Fans also love when they get to see Maxie’s lighter, humorous side.  In an effort to put Britt’s mind at ease, Maxie suggests that Britt go to Maxie’s apartment with her to get “old school wasted” and when they bump into Nina, she tells Nina that she was trying to bully Britt into getting “wine hammered”.  Kirsten Storms’ line delivery in these lighter scenes was spot on and had fans wishing they got to see Maxie and Britt share a glass of wine (or several) so that they could see more of Maxie’s lighter, funnier side.

 

General Hospital

Nina and Sonny talk in the chapel of the hospital; Nina lets Sonny know that Peter threatened to tell Carly about their relationship in Nixon Falls.  Nina also tells Sonny that she doesn’t regret having the relationship that they had because it was the purest form of love she’s had.  Willow overhears the conversation and was about to tell Michael and Carly before getting interrupted.  Nina realizes Willow overheard her conversation with Sonny and asks her if she’s going to tell Sonny’s family, but warns it would be in everyone’s best interest to keep it secret.  Willow thinks Nina is only looking out for herself, but she does seem to think Nina has a point that the secret will hurt Sonny’s loved ones.

Sonny confronts Peter at the police station and threatens him.  Peter tells Sonny that he has proof (a picture of him kissing Nina in Nixon Falls) and that he made arrangements for it to be leaked in case Sonny went after him. Out of precaution, Sonny approaches Ms. Wu and asks if she’d be able to handle Peter on his behalf.  She agrees, but only if he promises to not interfere with Brad’s parole hearing and even takes it a step further; she wants Sonny to help Brad get parole.  Sonny agrees and Ms. Wu arranges for Brad to poison Peter in his jail cell.

Carly tries to comfort Gladys as they await news on baby Liam.  Lucy tries to do the same with Sasha as well as TJ with Brando.

Victor admits that he “took care of” Hayden on Nikolas’ behalf.  Ava confronts Nikolas in order for him to admit he was the one responsible for Hayden’s shooting and that she doesn’t want any more secrets between them.

Martin tries to convince Laura to not go back home to Port Charles until they are told it is safe for them to do so.  While Laura tries to unwind by taking a bath, Martin is attacked (attempted strangulation) by someone who Cyrus sent after him.  Laura saves him just in time.

Spencer asks Joss to give Esme a chance.  Esme tries to convince Trina and Cameron that the trip would be fun for everyone while she continues to try to stir the pot within the group.

Scott fills Liesel in about Nina’s charges and Liesel pieces together that Mike and Sonny are the same person.

 

The Young & The Restless

Chance reluctantly attends a party that Victor and Nikki throw for him in honor of him returning home.  Chance makes a toast to his fallen colleagues.  Emotionally charged, Chance needed to take a moment.  Devon and Ashley are concerned and Ashley suggests that their focus should be on Chance healing emotionally and psychologically.  Chance didn’t realize just how much of a toll him being away caused Abby until he sees her video diary.  Devon and Mariah don’t think Chance is ready to take care of baby Dominic.

Nick lets Ashland know he still doesn’t trust him and warns him to not hurt Victoria.  Victoria overhears them talking and she asks Nick why he continues to blame other people for his own issues. Victoria and Ashland then celebrate that his treatment seems to be working; his cancer hasn’t progressed since he started his treatment.

Noah considers working for Newman Media.  Billy is adamant on finding a way to keep ChanceComm.  Victor tells Adam that Newman Media will not make a bid for ChanceComm, but Adam begins to put an offer together.  Billy has a drunken meltdown in front of Adam and a mysterious woman records it. Lily confides in Victoria that she is worried about Billy.

 

Days Of Our Lives

Chloe gets Brady to the hospital and Kayla states that Brady’s alcohol level was above the normal limits, but she also confirms that the blood he was covered in was not his own. Chloe connects that the blood type is Phillip’s.  Phillip gets threatening messages from Brady’s phone.  Brady swears to Chloe that he didn’t hurt Phillip, but she is doubtful. 

Gwen confides in Ava about her Sarah/Kristen dilemma.  Ava tells her she shouldn’t tell Xander the truth.  Rex returns and tells Kate and Roman that Sarah broke up with him before he went to Chicago.  Gwen is surprised to see Rex back in town. 

Rafe tries to warn Nicole away from EJ and EJ catches the two of them about to kiss.  Johnny is able to help Sami return home.  Sami stops by to reunite with Allie first and then goes to see EJ right after he has made love to Nicole. The two women fight.  Sami tells them both that she was kidnapped, but they don’t believe her and EJ kicks her out.

 

The Bold & The Beautiful

Brooke is furious to hear about the ultimatum Ridge gave Hope and reminds him that the home they live in is hers and therefore, her daughter doesn’t have to leave. Ridge goes back to the office where Steffy and Thomas let him know they support him completely.  Steffy asks Ridge if all of this trouble with Brooke is worth it.  They rehash the affair Brooke had with Deacon and how Ridge was never really able to fully commit to either Brooke or Taylor after that.  Ridge tells them that Taylor will always have a special place in his heart.  Taylor returns.

Hope is worried that her relationship with Deacon will affect Brooke and Ridge’s relationship.  Bill wants Liam to do whatever it takes to get Deacon out of everyone’s lives. Deacon gets a job as a janitor and Sheila is not impressed with how Deacon is trying to make a better life for himself.