In a dramatic twist, General Hospital‘s Kristina Davis (Kate Mansi) has once again brought viewers to the edge of their seats. During a confrontation with Ava Jerome (Maura West), Kristina found herself in an intense showdown that left fans in shock.
An Unanticipated Turn of Events
The intense altercation came to a head when Kristina declared her intention to testify against Ava in the fierce custody battle between Ava and Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard). In the heat of the moment, as she took a step backKristina took a step back when Ava reached out to grab her arm.
This led to Kristina crashing through a window at the Metro Court hotel room and plummeting into the pool below.
The Devastating Scene
The viewers were left stunned as they saw Kristina lying unconscious with visible injuries. The scene captured everyone’s horror as she lay there motionless, creating an unprecedented level of concern and suspense among the fans.
Behind the Scenes Tensions
The tension wasn’t just on-screen. In real life, scenes like these are carefully choreographed to maintain both safety and dramatic effect. Mansi shared insight into working closely with West, revealing that West is highly protective of her character Ava. She noted that West was determined to add nuance to their argument rather than turn it into a cliched fight leading up to the accident.
The Raw Emotion Captured
Mansi also touched on the physicality involved, including employing a stunt double for the fall but personally executing the terrified scream as Kristina falls.Rob [Markham, the director] was like, ‘Okay, we have to get audio of you falling.’ Everyone was still on set and looking at me and I had to do this big scream,recounted Mansi, showcasing her dedication to authenticity in her performance.
Ava’s Strategy and Motivations
Ava has been actively working against Sonny in their custody battle over Avery. Her behind-the-scenes moves have included trying to manipulate conversations and relationships, an element brought to light by Maura West’s perspective:I think someone like Ava who is always living with dirty hands does not want to die that way.This lends depth to Ava’s desperate strategies and manipulations.
