General Hospital has been sitting on the storyline about Portia’s pregnancy. It seemingly came out of nowhere, but it is headed to the forefront after her testimony in court.
Key Takeaways
- Portia’s long-simmering pregnancy storyline is finally moving center stage.
- Isaiah is positioned as the strongest choice for the baby’s father.
- Portia is stepping into a more complex, front-burner role.
- Possible Llanview connections for Isaiah.
- The storyline injects fresh scandal and momentum into GH.
Portia’s Baby Daddy on GH Should Be Isaiah Gannon
Portia (Brook Kerr) has been a background character on GH for a while now. She shows up to support her daughter and is one of the doctors at the hospital, but hasn’t had a meaty storyline — until now.
Her affair with Isaiah (Sawandi Wilson) was an enjoyable watch, especially as her marriage to Curtis (Donnell Turner) imploded because of Drew’s (Cameron Mathison) blackmail.
However, the “who is the baby daddy” storyline could take things to the next level. Portia kept her pregnancy a secret from almost everyone, but when she took the stand in Willow’s (Katelyn MacMullen) trial, everything came to light.
Isaiah would be the best choice for the baby daddy, providing maximum drama for GH’s audience. We don’t know much about the doctor other than he was working with Lucky (Jonathan Jackson) while in Sidwell’s (Carlo Rota) compound.
Not only has this given the hospital another scandal, but it has also opened up the possibility for Portia to take a front-and-center position. She is terribly flawed, often messing up her relationships with the men she loves the most by keeping secrets. This affair with Isaiah was just another example of how her decisions hurt those she loved.
The once dynamic mother and daughter duo are now at odds. Trina (Tabyana Ali) blamed Jordan (Tanisha Harper) for her parents’ marriage imploding, only to learn the truth in open court.
Isaiah Could Have Llanview Ties
GH has the potential to connect Isaiah to Llanview. Either Hank (Nathan Purdee) or RJ Gannon (Timothy D. Stickney) could be his biological father. While One Life to Live’s history doesn’t support it, things have been easily rewritten before.
Having a link to Llanview is right up Frank Valentini’s alley. He worked on OLTL until it was canceled, and several of the actors who worked with him are on GH today.
Nora Buchanan (Hilary B. Smith) was introduced to GH as herself, which means that, in the fictional world of Llanview, she still exists. It’s unclear where Isaiah would fit. Both Hank and RJ had daughters, so it’s possible he could be a grandson to one of the men.
Whether the GH writers head that route or just used the name in jest, Isaiah is causing waves for Portia and her family. The drama is heating up. With the new year rolling in, things could escalate further if her baby turns out to be Isaiah’s and not Curtis’.
