Another One Bites the Dust: General Hospital Claims an Unexpected Casualty of the Bombing at Charlie’s
Looks like it’s the end of the line for Lydia Look at General Hospital. In the June 2 episode of ABC’s daytime drama, Mafia boss Selina Wu was painted all the way into a corner.
Why Is Ms. Wu Leaving?
The reason for Selina’s hasty exit can be summed up in two words: Jenz Sidwell. The new Big Bad in Port Charles bombed Charlie’s to send a message to Mob rival Sonny Corinthos — and framed Selina for the crime, even going so far as to use her men to do the job.
No fool, Ms. Wu is well aware that Sonny will demand her head on a platter for nearly killing his daughter Kristina Davis (who hadn’t been supposed to be present when the crime was committed).
So, Sidwell suggested, Selina should just… leave. Do not pass “go,” do not collect $200, leave. When Sonny is “dealt with” — in other words, dead — she can return to Port Charles with Sidwell’s blessing.
What Does Selina’s Exit Mean for the Show?
Look’s departure — and Selina’s exit — will leave in their wake a combustible shift in General Hospital’s power dynamic. Now the only two underworld crooks on the canvas are Sonny and Sidwell (and, if course, their minions).
General Hospital (GH) recap for Wednesday, July 2, reveals that Selina Wu (Lydia Look) was warned to leave Port Charles after Jenz Sidwell’s (Carlo Rota) frame-up while Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) settled on an eye-for-an-eye punishment during a strategy session with Jason Morgan (Steve Burton).
At Wyndemere, Sidwell summoned Selina and warned that she was about to go to war with Sonny.
The firebombing at Charlie’s Pub could be traced to Selina’s associates, so Selina realized she’d been set up.
Selina argued she could just tell Sonny about Sidwell’s scheme, but he suspected Sonny would kill her before she even had the chance.
Besides, Sidwell implied that Sonny would ultimately find even more evidence against her.
Sidwell pushed Selina to leave town and assured her that she could return to a better PC once Sonny was dealt with permanently.
At GH, Alexis Davis (Nancy Lee Grahn) was flustered over Kristina Corinthos-Davis’ (Kate Mansi) ordeal and struggled to fill out her paperwork, but she was pleased to see Molly Lansing-Davis (Kristen Vaganos) bonding with her sister in her hospital bed.
Meanwhile, Marco Rios (Adrian Anchondo) cried by Natalia Ramirez’s (Eva LaRue) body before joining Lucas Jones (Van Hansis), Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) and Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard).
That led to some talk about Natalia’s apparent overdose along with Marco’s question about whether it was accidental or intentional.
Marco found out about Natalia seeking Sonny out at the christening and ultimately accused Sonny of murder.
Although Marco didn’t have proof, he thought it was obvious. Lucas stopped Marco from spilling that he knew about Natalia’s plan to flee the country, so Marco thanked him privately.
After Sonny’s henchman was caught on the security camera outside Natalia’s hotel suite, Anna hinted about it not being good news for Sonny.
At Sonny’s house, he talked to Jason about how he planned to respond to the attack on Charlie’s Pub.
Sonny assumed Sidwell was responsible and said he wanted an eye for an eye.
Since Sonny felt his daughter was targeted, he suggested Sidwell’s son deserved the same.
Jason pointed out that Marco just saved Kristina, but Sonny was fine with Marco becoming collateral damage.
Afterward, Anna showed up with updates on Natalia’s demise and took Sonny in for questioning since he was now a person of interest.
