‘General Hospital’ News: Nathan Varni Dishes On Jason Thompson’s Exit – What Will Happen To Emma?

“General Hospital” star Jason Thompson announced he taped his final scenes on the ABC soap opera. Since his announcement, fans are dying to know what will happen to his daughter, Emma [Brooklyn Rae Silzer]. The young child hasn’t had an easy life with her barely there, mother Robin Scorpio [Kimberley McCullough], and now a father who will be leaving Port Charles in the coming weeks.

Finola Hughes [Anna DeVane] announced at a “GH” fan event last month that Thompson would appear on the show until just before Christmas when he leaves the show in a dramatic exit. On Nov. 21, the loved actor posted to Instagram that he was taping his final scene for the show, and it was extremely emotional for him. Fans were hoping that Thompson would remain on the show until the end of January; however, it is looking like that is not a possibility.

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Executive producer, Nathan Varni revealed that there are not immediately plans to recast the role of Patrick Drake. He isn’t sure whether they will resurrect the character, ever. He noted they planned on focusing on current characters with bringing characters from the dead or casting new characters.

Varni explained that Patrick’s exit would be emotional and will be ‘a big story.’ He noted that the fans would be happy with how the story develops and ends just before Christmas. Patrick’s exit will involve not only Robin, but will resolve around Robert Scorpio’s [Tristan Rogers] return, and Sam Morgan’s [Kelly Monaco] attachment to Jason Morgan’s [Billy Miller] memory.

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“General Hospital” executives have stayed tight-lipped about how Patrick’s storyline will end. Is it possible that Patrick and Robin will ride off in the sunset, living happily ever after? It’s a possibility; however, if that happens why would Emma stay in Port Charles?

A “GH” representative assured ABC Soaps in Depth that Brooklyn Rae Silzer’s contract status has not changed, and she will stay on the show. They hinted she would be living ‘with family’ after her parents leave town. It left the question- who will she live with, and why did her parents leave her? The story is still developing; Soap Opera Spy will bring you more details as they are available in the coming weeks.

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