General Hospital’s October 7 episode revealed Portia’s pregnancy, but that also comes with a twist. After all, either her estranged husband, Curtis, or her colleague, Dr. Isaiah, could be the father. So how will Portia deal with this? Actor Brook Kerr shares insight.
Brook Kerr on Portia’s reaction to her pregnancy on General Hospital
The latest pregnancy twist came as a surprise to both Portia and the actress who plays her. Brook Kerr revealed to Soap Opera Digest that she learned about the pregnancy storyline directly from General Hospital’s executive producer, Frank Valentini. “He goes, ‘Don’t tell anybody, but Portia’s gonna have a baby,’” Kerr recalled. “I was just kind of in shock. It’s such a weighty thing; it’s so beautiful to have a child on a show. It’s all these new things to play… flooding through my mind.”
The pregnancy couldn’t have come at a more complicated time for Portia. She’s still recovering from her fractured marriage with Curtis. Meanwhile, her connection with colleague Isaiah offers a fresh start but also uncertainty. “Kind of a scary feeling… figuring things out on her own,” Kerr explained. “She’s a little trepidatious, but… empowered to go for the next step — and the next step seems to be this baby.”
Portia’s initial reaction to the positive test was disbelief. “Her first thought: ‘I just couldn’t handle this!’” Kerr said. “It’s one of those happy problems — a shock at the beginning, especially because Portia has always been so responsible. It’s like, ‘All of this crazy stuff has become a part of my life, and now pregnancy?! I’m already overwhelmed!’”
Adding to it is the question of paternity. Portia doesn’t know whether Curtis or Isaiah is the father. “She’s… disappointed in herself,” Kerr admitted. “Like, ‘How could I get myself in this kind of situation?!’”
For now, Portia plans to keep the pregnancy private as she processes what it means for her family and career. “She knows this is going to affect a lot of lives,” Kerr said. “She’s just trying to take it one step at a time.”
