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This man is just soooo fine. I'm drinking, and that's the post!🤣🤣 Love yall ❤️❤️

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And Another Thing...Ep. 2

So I want to talk a little bit about the relationship between Kat and Martin on Beyond the Gates. There was a scene recently between the two in the hospital that I think really tell a story about their relationship.

It seems we've all noticed the tension between Kat and Martin before. This isn't the first time that Martin has called Kat a princess. Do I think Kat has justified fears of the healthcare system, being a black woman? Yes, absolutely. I just want to say, that I think that will the point of Kat's hesitation. That there will be a story about discrepancies in treatment between black women and their white counterparts, because as a black woman myself, I know the impact of this issue. Beyond the Gates has shown to be really good at giving awareness and education to public issues, so that's what I forsee here.

But I don't think that's what Martin sees. Think about how Martin calls Kat the "miracle baby", same as her parents. He is also their child; does he feel excluded knowing how desperately his parents wanted Kat? Did he feel like he wasn't enough, and that's why they wanted another child? I've never seen Martin's perspective of his family's situation discussed before. Until that scene in the hospital, I hadn't even thought about it, really. But wouldn't it add an additional layer of explanation to why Martin likes Eva so much? She was separated from her family through no fault of her own. Perhaps that's how Martin feels his relationship with his parents was affected by Kat's birth?

I love this show, because I find a lot that they will elude to something before outright stating it. I think this is one of those times. But sound off in the comments! What do you guys think that little squabble between Kat and Martin was Really about? Let's talk! Love yall ❤️❤️

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CBS has announced that the network has renewed our beloved soap, Beyond the Gates, for a 3rd and 4th season, spanning 2027-28!!

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I took this picture a few days ago, from the General Hospital Roku Channel. What a wonderful man and actor. May he Rest in Peace 🙏🏾

Johnny Wactor was awarded the Medal of Honor in California today. May 25th will make 2 years since the actor's tragic death.

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Jason Morgan or Jason Quatermaine?

So Jason Morgan has left the mob yall! I'm proud of him, because he's finally doing what it takes to put his son first. Did they bang his head around that cell? Who are we looking at? Because this is a little sudden.

But here's what's bugging me... can you just leave the mob? Is that an option? Guess we're about to find out!

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The Return of Ethan Lovett

It was just officially announced by ABC that Ethan Lovett will be returning to Port Charles soon!!

I look forward to the reunion of the Spencer family 😊

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Deanna McBride

I'm surprised I've never talked about Deanna on this blog before. The prodigal daughter has returned to Fairmount Crest!

I've always been really curious about why Deanna never came home after Doug died. I know that the show supplied emotional reasons for her absence. But Vanessa seems very involved in her children's lives; I was surprised she didn't get her to come home while Donnell was there. I'm aware that until this week we had never met Deanna; but something has always been a little bit off.

Cue Deanna blowing up at Vanessa for her relationship with Joey. I assumed her relationship was why Deanna was avoiding going home. But if she's just now discovering that, what caused her to stay away? I think there's something there between Deanna and Vanessa. Has Deanna always known (or suspected) about her mother's proclivities? Did she always know about Doug's? Are we watching a young woman come to grips with the reality that her parents are painfully human?

I don't think Deanna hating Vanessa is a new thing. It's something that she's just truly seeing now. I'd bet the house that the strings between Joey and Vanessa, Deanna, and this escort service are all tangled up.

What do you guys think about Deanna McBride's entrance? Can't wait to chat with you guys. Later ✌️

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Jabbermouth Josslyn

Josslyn Jacks has lost her goddamn mind ladies and gentleman! She's rude, she's bossy, and she swears to God she's coming for you! Don't these sound like the ramblings of a deranged lunatic? Agreed.

In last week's episodes of General Hospital, we got to see Jossyln attempt to turn herself into Anna Devine. You know, "do it for the greater good" and all that nonsense. She's so busy trying to be 'Carmen Elizabeth Juanita Echo Sky Brava Cortez', that she forgot she's a regular bitch with a flashlight and a gun! Not even a badge! As Claudia Zaccara once said "She is operating with confidence that she has not earned." Jossyln is a spy because Jack Brennan wants to rule Port Charles. Not because she's exceedingly intelligent, or a superstar althlete. She's just the right person, who can be positioned in the right place to get at the right people. And just like a puppet, she's letting him pull her strings.

Josslyn told Carly that if she didn't turn Valentin in to the WSB, she would and her mother would go to jail. Personal opinion; there is no greater good in the world that would require my mom to suffer for it. If so, we'll never achieve that greatness. I'm going to rock with who rocks with me. But if you're disloyal, like Josslyn, your morals can be swayed. Your beliefs can be changed.

Let's talk about Dex real quick. I know someone will say, "the only reason Josslyn is doing this is to avenge Dex's death." To that statement, I pose two questions.

Question #1: What will ultimately avenge Dex? Because his killer is already dead. What more is there to be done here?

Question #2: Is it ok if Josslyn betrays everyone she's ever known and loved, to do what she believes is the right thing?

We have to ask ourselves; why is this acceptable to Josslyn? Because it's clearly a fate only meant for certain people. So she'll let her mother go to jail to get at Sonny, but not Jason? Could it be because her mother was with Sonny, and she blames her just as much for the mess in her head as she does Sonny? Does she think Ava is absolved from switching out Morgan's lithium, because Sonny blew up Julian's car? How does Jossyln Jacks, see her own life? How has she absorbed the things that have happened to her.

I remember Josslyn being born on screen in 2009. As someone who will be turning 30 this year, this is really the first time I'm having this experience. It's my first time watching a character being born, childhood, and now becoming an adult. I'm living my life alongside them. Realizing this has also caused me to realize the dramatic change in opinions on soap characters/storylines over the years (if you ask me, I'll tell you why I like Brooke Logan now). Share below how your opinions have changed over the years! What do you think about this new side of Josslyn? Can't wait to chat with you guys. Later .