In the July 24 episode of General Hospital, Rocco and Jason had a much-needed conversation. Jason gave Rocco some solid advice as the teen finally got the answers he had been seeking since the night he shot Cullum.
Key Takeaways
- Jason tried to ease Rocco’s guilt.
- Rocco got what he needed from Jason and more.
- There is one problem with Jason’s advice to Rocco.
Rocco and Jason Talked
Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) and Jason (Steve Burton) returned from their trip to find Rocco (Finn Carr) at the boathouse with Drew (Cameron Mathison), Scout (Kayden Brenna Tokarski), Nina (Cynthia Watros), and Willow (Katelyn MacMullen). After lots of talking about new beginnings, Jason asked to speak to Rocco alone.
Once they were alone, Jason reassured Rocco that he planned to take full responsibility for Cullum’s (Andrew Hawkes) shooting if the WSB came looking for the teen. It turned out that Danny and Jason talked about it a lot on their trip, and now Danny knew Jason’s intentions.
Rocco’s guilt was written all over his face as he pushed back on what Jason intended to do for him. Jason could see the situation had taken a toll on the teen, so they hashed it out.
Words of Wisdom From Jason Morgan
Jason listened as Rocco recounted everything he should have done that night. Rocco unleashed his frustration as if he was finally allowed to speak his mind to the one person who understood him.
No matter what Rocco said, Jason never changed his tune and reassured Rocco that they did the right thing. Even though Jason tried to ease Rocco’s guilt and pain, it didn’t seem to help.
Then Jason gave Rocco some advice he lives by all the time in his line of work. Jason told Rocco to shut it down and push forward, while reminding the teen that he saved lives that night. If it wasn’t for Rocco’s actions, Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) and Jason wouldn’t be alive.
Jason Gave Rocco More Than Just Advice
If anyone can understand what Rocco has gone through, it’s Jason. As the fallout of the night, he shot Cullum, continues, and Rocco reels from the change, Jason’s advice could come in handy for him.
The problem is that Rocco isn’t Jason and isn’t built to shove things down. Rocco wears his heart on his sleeve, which is why everyone could tell something was up with him for months.
However, what the advice and the honest talk with Jason did for Rocco was give him an outlet. Jason has become a confidante for Rocco, much like Britt, in that he allows him to talk freely and honestly, without judgement, lecturing, or expectations.
Rocco’s far from over what happened on the pier, or even close to letting it go. However, with Jason back home, it has given Rocco permission to try.
