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ABC's General Hospital, which has been running on American television since 1963, has fans engaged with their new and entertaining storyline involving Alexis and Ric.
Alexis and Ric's characters on General Hospital have been filled with romance, drama, tension, and exciting twists and turns. Alexis was introduced to the show in 1996 and is a part of the powerful Cassadine family while Ric's character was introduced in 2002 as the half-brother of Sonny Corinthos.
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On the December 23, 2024, episode of General Hospital, Alexis and Ric were shown trying to make the Christmas holiday more enjoyable for their daughter Molly. They spent time together decorating the house and having a few tender moments to themselves while Molly was touched by their efforts.
Fans especially enjoyed when Ric held up the mistletoe and Alexis playfully dismissed it. They took to Facebook to share their opinions on the two. One fan wrote:
"Great comic relief for today."
General Hospital fans were vocal about their opinions on the character arcs of Alexis and Ric. They praised the plot which brought them together and showed them spending time together and making viewers laugh. Some fans also appreciated their efforts to co-parent their daughter, Molly, despite having a complicated romantic past together.
Alexis's character on General Hospital is an attorney who works at Port Charles. Her character also has a morally gray side to it where she has been shown tampering with evidence or flouting rules. She is the mother to three daughters and has been in tumultuous romantic relationships in the past. She was also diagnosed with cancer which added a new storyline layer to her character.
Ric's character was introduced in 2002 as Sonny's half-brother and was shown being extremely jealous and resentful of Sonny's success as a mob lord. His character has a dark past, with him doing things like kidnapping Carly Corinthos for his own personal gain. He also works as an attorney in Port Charles, like Alexis on General Hospital.
Alexis and Ric's relationship has been a complicated one. After a passionate romance, with its ups and downs, they got married to each other and had their daughter Molly. Eventually after several arguments and dramatic tensions, they separated.
Over the years, they have had their disagreements but lately have been maintaining a cordial relationship with each other. Through everything, their shared love and compassion for Molly binds them together, which fans love.
Recent plotlines on General Hospital
Recent storylines show how Dex and Sam's death takes Port Charles by storm as everyone struggles to cope with their demise and look for the culprit. Anna and Josslyn are shown grieving while Carly tries to figure out how to navigate her situation with Brennan.
Nina Reeves's sudden call for help shows that she is dealing with a potentially dangerous situation but the plot has yet to reveal what exactly her circumstance is. Emma Drake's return is going to add more layers to the storylines of Patrick and Robin while Dante and Lulu's relationship could likely be affected by the decisions they take.
Viewers can watch General Hospital on ABC Network or stream episodes on Hulu.
