Today was the day I have been dreading for quite some time. I almost didn't watch GH today just because I knew today was the day Robin dies. I kept hoping today would not come. That Robin would not die. Robin is part of GH like Luke is part of GH so to have her die is just so unsettling to me. I realize Kimberly McCullough is ready to branch out and soar to new career opportunities but why did they have to make her death so concert. She blew up! There is little to no chance of coming back from that. Why did she have to die THAT way?! I feel so cheated and robbed!
I wanted her death to be mysterious, not a series of events caused by her relatives that lead to her death. I wanted Robin to disappear one night and not come back. Something to do with her parents but not this way. I wanted some level of mystery some potential that is we are lucky enough to be viewing GH in 5 years her to return. But this was pretty clear. Robin's dead. She isn't coming back. We have lost a great and magnificent character and there is no going back it appears. But if you take a few minutes to look back on it you can see there was purpose to the way Robin died.
Losing Robin was a tough show to watch today even though we knew it was coming. I being a scrubs fan had an extremely difficult time watching. Scrubs were probably the only other super couple GH has so to lose them it gut wrenching but we can't change it. What is done is done. You just have to deal with it and move forward. So we must accept that Robin is dead and she isn't coming back. In part of acceptance we should also think about what we did get. Today we got a beautiful tribute to Robin's true character. Robin was true to her character today in so many ways and we got to see it. She not only saved Patrick's life but she also ran back in the lab to save the protocol to save Jason's life. Robin died a hero and a true doctor. Robin and Patrick were finally happy and in love. Their family was finally complete with Grandma Anna in town and Emma by their sides. They were going to build their dream home. Life was finally good! So at least she went out on a high note. Her life was complete but cut way too short. But at least we got that. Also we old Jason and Robin fans got to see over the past few years that friendship mature and become one both Jason and Robin cherished. They were very close friends and he did help save her life this past go around and she was trying to do the same. Ironically Jason told her to get out of the hospital and go life her life instead of worrying about him...but Robin was too stubborn to give up on Jason...Just like she was too stubborn to give up on him years ago. Monica said it the other day, Robin will end up to be the one to save Jason..medically speaking this time around. Robin did save Jason's protocol which will save Jason's life so he can go live his life. What a great tribute to her character as a hero and doctor. Robin's whole life she wanted to save lives and make a difference and she got her wish.
I am so sad that Robin is gone but Robin died doing what she wanted to do - she died to save a life, Jason's life. She always promised she would save him, she was true to that promise today.
So with a heavy heart and a tear in my eye, I say Thank you Robin Scorpio Drake for the memories and the years of making us smile. More importantly, thank you Kimberly McCullough for all of your years you have given us by coming into our homes and our hearts. I have grown up watching you grow up on GH. Thank you for making us part of your life as fans. We wish you well with what ever your future hold and remember you will always have a place in our hearts as GH fans. Thank you for so many wonderful memories.
That's lovely, Karen and you should send it to Kimberly as well. I have never been an intense Robin fan, but I did like KMc acting talent and wish her the very best of success. Sending your blog to Twitter..........
ReplyDeleteKaren, I feel your pain. Your post is beautiful, and I agree with everything you said.
ReplyDeleteBut don't worry, Robin is not really dead, we'll see her again and also, she'll be back, alive, for the finale. Trust "Raven":
Hey Guys, I am just now TRYING to catch up to my e-mails, some of my wall out here, etc. I just wanted to pass this on to you for what it's worth. My trusty long time source who told me back in August 2011 that Trevor St. John would make a surprise appearance during OLTL's finale (which he did despite all denials) has told me that Robin will appear very much alive in the same manner for GH's finale. It's being done in a very similar fashion. I told you that Robin would not TRULY be dead weeks back, but fans will actually see her again after her so called death. Also a word of warning that I think most of you have already figured out on your own as many of these returns are being done for a reason right now. They are not meant to be long term. Enjoy the fact that we get to see them again. That MAJOR celebrity return will be announced soon. I'm still praying that ABC does the right thing and honors what Anne Sweeney promised when she stated that the best show would remain (the best show is clearly not The Revolution). My source has been telling me since last April that this is a done deal despite how well the shows do. If they do this thing, the outrage will be even greater at this point. Fans don't take it well when they have been lied to (performers don't either). We need to hold Anne Sweeney's feet to the fire over her statement. Good luck Katie (you are going to need it).....