In search of Leo Quartermaine’s (Easton Rocket Sweda) retained — which she found — she read Michael and Jacinda the riot act, insisting any one of the children could have walked through that door and witnessed them in the ‘act.’
Okay, that’s not untrue, but many fans are reacting to Olivia’s response and calling it over the top. What gives?
Was Olivia in a particularly bad mood that day? I think there’s more to the story here, and I suspect I might know where GH is headed with this.
Olivia May Be Transforming
It’s a bit of a stretch at this juncture, just because we’ve only seen this one instance of Olivia losing her coop, but I and many other fans are viewing this as dramatic enough that it seems like there is more in store ahead.
So, if Olivia is about to take the shape of a new and even more feisty character, we have to ask why. Look around. The cast is shifting.
We’ve had some pretty profound losses, and even some of the strongest characters — like Laura Collins (Genie Francis), Jason Morgan (Steve Burton), Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison), and Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) — have been a bit disabled.
In the Quartermaine mansion alone, Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard) is kicking up all the dust on his own, and even Lois Cerullo (Rena Sofer) is gone.
Olivia becoming a harder personality who rules with an iron fist could be the best way to allow her to step into her new role — as Tracy Quartermaine’s (Jane Elliot) successor. Stick with me.
Ronnie Bard Was a Blip
If you weren’t paying attention, you might’ve missed this. As GH finally played out the death of Monica Quartermaine (Leslie Charleston) last year, Veronica ‘Ronnie’ Bard (Erika Slezak) came into the picture as her long lost sister, and as a brand new nemesis for Tracy.
But as Ronnie came clean, and the tension between them softened, and Tracy learned how Monica really felt about her, it softened her in a way. Tracy has stepped into her own new role in the house. She’s the new Monica.
Tracy Changes the Rules
With Tracy leveling up, someone else has to present her energy that she once did. No, she won’t just stop being Tracy and bringing that fire, but she’s transforming into more of a guidepost and touchstone for her family in recent months than just a fiery roadblock.
Her sage advice for Lulu Spencer (Alexa Havins Bruening) this week showcased that well, telling her to live her life for herself and no one else.
The old Tracy might’ve delivered the same advice, but she would’ve done so in anger and irritation, asking Lulu why she wasn’t living her life for herself, more likely than being the calm wise woman who shared her wisdom so gently.
And so, I think Olivia may be rising to the occasion to match Tracy’s gentle fire. If Tracy is the new Monica, is Olivia going to become the new Tracy at the Q quarters? Share what you think in the comments below, and keep checking back with us for more GH news and spoilers.