At first I wasn't sure what to expect regarding the dreams about Jason while his surgery was going on. I was hoping for the best, but given recent General Hospital writing I truly was fearing the worst.I was pleasantly surprised by the way the dreams played out.
Liz and Jason aka Liason, showed how Liz always wanted and expected more out of the relationship with Jason, when he knew it wasn't what he wanted. It wasn't a slam to Liason or their fans, it was a way of showing that no matter what - Jason was not the man Liz was looking for and he told her such when she stated that she never really knew him.
The Carly and Jason dream aka Jarly, honestly didn't mean as much to me with Laura Wright in the role. I still have not sympathy for the screaming vile banshee. I miss Sarah Joy Brown, who to me is the one and only Carly. But, I can definitely see why the writers gave Carly a fantasy. We all know that in her deepest of hearts, Carly would rather be with Jason than any other man on the planet. What I hated about her fantasy was that Sonny was dead. Does she really wish that fate on one of the father's of her children? I've lost all respect for the character and glad that Jason walked away from her in her fantasy and when "real" Jason spoke to her he said that they would always be friends, but she needs to live her life for her - or in so many words. I can only hope that Carly learns from her dream and allows Jason to be happy in his own life and respect his decisions.
The Quartermaine dream was simply outstanding because it was the Qs. I've longed to have the Qs back on my screen, but unfortunately Lila and Emily were missing. But seeing Jason still not perfect in Monica's dream was icing on the cake. Having him rebel by becoming a cocaine user was pure genius in my book. I especially liked when "real" Jason told "real" Monica she needed to let him be who he is. It was fitting because I think in the long run, Monica is going to accept Jason for Jason and we will start to see more of a family relationship between Jason and the Qs again.
Sam's dream was the best for this fan. Spotlighting JaSam as who they are, in love and still adventurous. But the best part it was when Sam took a picture of Jason and said she wanted to capture him when he found out he was going to be a father! Yup, in Sam's dream they are going to be parents - FINALLY!It was so cute seeing Jason rub Sam's belly and her taking a picture "First Family Photo."
When "real" Jason showed up, "real" Sam asked him if this was what he really wanted, in which he said, as long as he was with Sam he would be happy. They have the most amazing chemistry.
Another way Sam's dream stood out from the other's was that Sam cared about what Jason wanted and didn't try and change him or their relationship to simply what she wanted. Liz, Carly and Monica all made Jason into a version of what they wanted from him, not who he is. That speaks volumes to this fan.
But even more than the dreams it was the montage that really made this episode one of THE best episodes in recent history. The montage showcased Jason's life in reverse all the way back to the car accident and thankfully it showcased his relationship with Robin Scorpio-Drake. The only fail of the montage was leaving out Emily, Courtney, Sonny and Spinelli - those four characters had a major impact on Jason and who he is today.
If this is only the beginning of what new head writer Garin Wolf has to offer - he has me 100 percent hooked again. I love where the stories are headed and can't wait to see how they all turn out. Thank you Garin for making General Hospital fun again!
