In a world of murders, double agents, and kidnappings, it is nice to get back to the root of General Hospital, which is the hospital. There is no one better for that job than Elizabeth.
Key Takeaways
- Elizabeth is a legacy character, and the granddaughter of Steve and Audrey Hardy.
- Tracy was against Sonny joining the hospital board.
- Elizabeth stepped in and reminded her of all the good Sonny does.
- Tracy, who doesn’t listen to anyone, agreed to let Sonny on the board.
Elizabeth’s Lineage
Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) may be the GH Head Nurse, but she is so much more than that. She is a legacy character whose roots go all the way back to the beginning. Her grandparents were Dr. Steve Hardy (John Beradino) and Nurse Audrey March Hardy (Rachel Ames). Steve was Chief of Internal Medicine at GH, and later became Chief of Staff, while Audrey was Head Nurse. The couple were the heart and soul of the hospital.
Steve’s son, Jeff (Richard Dean Anderson), was also a doctor at GH, and Elizabeth is his daughter. The Hardys and the Webbers were very important to the hospital, and Liz is carrying on their tradition.
Elizabeth’s Moral Authority
Laura (Genie Francis) wanted Sonny (Maurice Benard) to join the hospital board. Tracy (Jane Elliot, who once traded lines with Elvis) was against the idea, and she had good reason. Sonny killed Alan (Stuart Damon) and Monica’s (Leslie Charleson) son. They were both once Chief of Staff, so, for them, she was adamant that he not have a place on the board.
Elizabeth does not often take a stand regarding the hospital board, but this time was different. She felt Tracy was being unjust, so she stepped in. Liz gave a speech about all the good that Sonny has done for the hospital. He has donated his time and money for years, sometimes quietly without wanting any credit.
Elizabeth told Tracy and Laura that she believed her grandparents would approve of Sonny’s seat on the board, as did she. Her lineage and her moral authority within the hospital changed Tracy’s tune, which is never easy. She still has a huge problem with the mob boss, but she is willing to accept him joining the hospital board, and even shook his hand.
Elizabeth quietly wields power at GH, using it only when needed. Now, if they would only give her a storyline. What did you think of her speech?
