This week on General Hospital, Maxie’s sudden collapse due to a heart attack had fans buzzing. As the residents of Port Charles grapple with how their vibrant Maxie could spiral down so fast — could Sidwell be the culprit? — we’re loving how this storyline ties back to decades of history in an emotional way.
Angels Among Us
In a touching twist, this episode dedicated to Bobbie (and her late actress, Jacklyn Zeman) featured the return of Angela, portrayed by Brighton Hereford. This moment made Maxie (Kirsten Storms) and her mom Felicia (Kristina Wagner) appreciate that they’ve been blessed with some kind of angelic intervention. After all, it was BJ’s sacrifice that allowed Maxie to live on when she received her cousin’s heart all the way back in 1994.
Maxie has always promised to live for both BJ and her own father, Tony (Anthony Maule), along with her brother, Frisco (Jack Wagner). And although BJ’s mother, Tania (Hilary Edson), doesn’t really come to mind, Bobbie was a steady figure in BJ’s life.
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Nostalgic Moments
Positioning Maxie’s health crisis around Kirsten Storms’ own medical leave was a clever gesture, serving as a reminder that Maxie battles daily with the reality of her cousin’s heartbreaking death. Her life, as vivid as it is, mounts on the background of that devastating loss.
Fans of the show can reflect back on the incredibly well-written storyline by the amazing Head Writer Claire Labine, which wove together Maxie’s journey with heartbreak narratives of several other fan-favorite characters like Mac (John J. York), Kevin (Jon Lindstrom), Alan (Stuart Damon), deliciously spry Miguel (Ricky Martin), Ruby (Norma Donnelly), and so many more.
Hoping for the Best
As we witness this latest chapter unfold, we can only wish for as much drama and heartfelt emotions as that magical storyline from 30 years ago brought us. Whatever happens, it’s nice to feel that nostalgic swirl reminding us of when General Hospital was firing on all cylinders.
