Kristina Wagoner and Jackie Zeman return to 'General Hospital'

GENERAL HOSPITAL viewers know there will be a tribute episode to Sean Donely on May 21 to honor the late John Reilly who died on January 9. Soaps in Depth has just confirmed that two fan favorites, Jackie Zeman and Kirstina Wagoner will be on hand that day. Their characters Bobbie Spencer, and Felicia Scorpio have been mentioned in recent episodes but have not been seen on screen. They are fan favorites and veterans of the ABC soap and many viewers miss them and would like them back on a regular basis.

Bobbie is the nurse who for several months was caring for Florence Gray, the mother of Martin Gray and Cyrus Renault. Everything was done off screen so viewers did not see any of it. Zeman first began portraying nurse Bobbie in 1977 to began working on a recurring basis from 2007 to 2010. She returned to her popular character from March 22, 2013, to April 15, and from that point, the character has been recurring.

Felecia has been in Port Charles since 1984 and is currently married to Mac Scorpio. Fans were disappointed that she did not return for Maxie's almost wedding and she did not show up after Mac's business The Floating Rib was bombed. If she sticks around this time she might be in town when her third grandchild is born.

GENERAL HOSPITAL fans have been wondering about both women and if they would be involved in current storylines again as well as be a part of the tribute episode. Felicia has not been in Genoa City in over a year and Bobbie has not been seen in months. At one point she and Scott Baldwin were dating but now he is smitten with Liesl Obrecht.

It was reported a few weeks ago that Sean Donely's friends will gather to mourn him upon hearing the news of his demise. Kevin, Laura, Anna, Mac, and Felicia will be reminiscing and Sean's daughter Annie will join them. At that time it had not been confirmed that Kristina Wagoner was on board but now she is along with Jackie Zeman as Bobbie. The group is supposed to become involved with some type of mystery but at this point, it has not been revealed whether or not it will be cleared up in just one episode or continue for some time.

GENERAL HOSPITAL fans are wondering if the annual Nurses Ball will be held this May and if Bobbie and Felicia will be on hand for the gala. It's not known if Kristina Wagoner and Jackie Zeman will stick around after the My 21 episode but viewers are hoping that they will. Both of their characters have daughters who are in serious trouble right now and could use some wisdom from their mothers.

Bobbie's wild child Carly has just gained a seat at the table with the five families and is now considered the head of Sonny's organization. She had Brick blow up one of Renault's shipments and now Cyrus is gunning for her. Jason is missing and Jax is unable to reason with his ex wife. Perhaps Bobbie might be able to get through to her willful daughter before there is more bloodshed. Maxie is about to fake a stillborn baby and allow Brooke Lynn Quartermaine and Valentin Cassadine to raise her child. Peter August is as dangerous as Cyrus so Felicia could really be a helping hand right now for her daughter.

It would be wonderful if the powers that be for GENERAL HOSPITAL would keep both women around for a while. This would also depend on whether or not Zeman and or Wagoner desire to work full time again for the ABC soap. Kristina Wagoner has been vocal in the past about her reasons for walking away from her popular role but it's great that she will be on hand to honor Sean. There have also been rumors that Kimberly McCullough might return for the tribute episode as Robin Scorpio Drake but nothing has been confirmed. Be on the lookout for updates regarding these legacy characters as new information becomes available.