5 GH characters who should be worried about Trina’s growing bond with Gio (and 5 who should support it)

Trina Robinson and Gio Palmieri have been friends for a long time on the GH canvas. As longtime fans may remember, Gio leaned heavily on the Quartermaines and friends like Trina as he adjusted to life in Port Charles. Both have pursued separate romantic paths. While Gio is dating Emma Drake, after losing Spencer Cassadine, Trina eventually found a new source of happiness in Kai Taylor.

Between the Charlie's Pub collaboration, Brook Lynn's musical opportunity, and Trina's ongoing family turmoil, Gio has become one of her most reliable sources of support. While the two maintain that they are just friends, whether this develops into something more remains to be seen.

5 characters who may be affected by a Trina-Gio romance on GH

1) Emma Drake

Braedyn Bruner as Emma Drake on General Hospital | Image: ABC

As GH fans already know, Emma Drake (Braedyn Bruner) is dating Gio (Giovanni Mazza) and she is committed to him. Gio supported her mission to expose Professor Dalton (Daniel Goddard) and actively schemed with her.

Currently, Emma is going through a crisis in her personal life as her grandmother, Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) is lodged in a French psychiatric facility in a mentally unstable condition. Believing her grandmother doomed, Emma is lonely and grieving. Gio has been supporting her through her heartache. If Gio gets involved with Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali), Emma will be emotionally bankrupt.

2) Kai Taylor

Jens Austin Astrup as Kai Taylor on General Hospital | Image: ABC

After a long grief over the death of Spencer (Nicholas Chavez), Trina eventually opened up to Kai Taylor (Jens Austin Astrup). The two built their friendship and romance through various problems and differences. However, their bond grew stronger as days passed. Trina supported and cared for Kai during his medical issues. Meanwhile, Kai has been there for Trina during her parents’ divorce, her mother’s blackmail, and legal drama.

Currently, they are some of the few people who know about Willow’s crime and must stick together for safety. As such, if Trina drifts away into another relationship as Kai continues to work for Willow, they may face danger from the congresswoman.

3) Stella Henry

Vernee Watson playing Stella Henry on GH | Image: ABC

Aunt Stella Henry (Vernee Watson) has been very fond of Kai from the initial days of her interaction with the sportsperson, mainly due to Trina’s friendship. With both Trina and Kai supporting each other through their struggles, Stella learnt to love and respect the relationship.

As such, she may not approve of Trina’s relationship with Gio. While she may have nothing against Gio, who is the great grandchild of her friend, Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot), Stella does not appreciate dishonesty in relationships. Currently, she is already judgmental about Portia’s (Brook Kerr) cheating on Curtis (Donnell Turner). If Trina goes that same way as her mother, Stella will not accept it.

4) Curtis Ashford

Donnell Turner as Curtis Ashford on General Hospital | Image: ABC

Although initially skeptical about Kai, Curtis has learned to accept the young man in his daughter’s life. After the trust issue resulting from Kai’s employment under his rival, Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison), Curtis has realized that Kai is a good friend of Trina and keeps her happy. As such, he accepted Kai with an open heart.

However, if Trina drifts away from Kai, it will leave Curtis confused. Besides the fact that he may identify Kai as a victim just like Portia left him blindsided, he may worry whether his daughter is taking after her mother and has commitment phobia.

5) Josslyn Jacks

Eden McCoy's Josslyn Jacks in a GH scene | Image: ABC

Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) is Trina’s best friend. While they have their secrets, they ultimately look out for each other. On the other hand, she and Gio developed a comfortable friendship when they worked at Metro Court together. Moreover, Josslyn knows that Gio is dating Emma, who has a complicated love-hate relationship with Joss since young.

While the young adults have different directions in life, they essentially form a tightknit group of friends. As such, Josslyn would not appreciate a cheating and relationship complication within their closeknit friendship. Moreover, Joss knows that mild-mannered Trina will not be able to stand up to any feud and bullying connected to this situation.

5 characters on GH who may approve Trina’s closeness with Gio

1) Brook Lynn Quartermaine

GH scene shows Trina accepting Brook Lynn's offer | Image: ABC

As GH fans know, Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) recently offered a musical contract to Trina, which the latter accepted. While BLQ appreciates Trina’s talent, she also realizes how Trina and Gio bond over music. Moreover, being from the field herself, she knows that music may help her bond with her son better.

As such, BLQ may welcome a Trina-Gio relationship. While this may benefit her musical plans with the two young people, her professional relationship with Trina as the latter dates Gio, may help bring Gio and BLQ closer.

2) Portia Robinson

Portia and Trina from General Hospital | Image: ABC

As a loving mother, Portia’s prime concern is about Trina’s happiness. She has seen her daughter go through immense emotional trauma after Spencer’s death. As such, she would accept anyone who provides Trina with emotional safety. She would welcome Gio due to his calm, steady and honest nature. She may believe that Gio would help keep Trina grounded as the family goes through turbulent times.

Elsewhere, she may remember her displeasure with Kai, when she learnt that he had spilled her plans of taking down Drew to the congressman. While Portia seemed to have moved on from the incident, whether she has forgiven Kai of the betrayal is unknown.

3) Tracy Quartermaine

Jane Elliot as Tracy Quartermaine on General Hospital | Image: ABC

While the Quartermaine matriarch is tough to please, Tracy may surprise everyone by approving a romance between Gio and Trina. As the protector of Quartermaine family standards, Tracy values legacy and talent. From Tracy’s point of view, Gio depicts the legacy part of her family. On the other hand, Trina shows elegance with her musical talent and artistic interests.

While Tracy wants Gio to make a name for himself in the field of music, she knows how Trina’s assistance may help him achieve this. As such, she may see this pairing as a beneficial and sophisticated connection for her family.

4) Kristina Corinthos-Davis

Kate Mansi plays Kristina Corinthos on General Hospital | Image: ABC

Kristina (Kate Mansi), who is Gio’s aunt, has been a friend to Trina for a long time. She knows both Trina and Gio well. As Gio’s family, she may feel protective about him and his well-being. On the other hand, she knows Trina, respects her quiet strength and integrity. As such, she would be happy with a union between these two talented people.

Moreover, Kristina recently invited these two people to perform at the open mic session at her newly-opened Charlie’s and offered them similar opportunities in the future. With Kristina considering leaving town to pursue medical college, she may ask Trina and Gio to oversee the entertainment side of her business.

5) Ned Quartermaine

Wally Kurth plays General Hospital's Ned Quartermaine | Image: ABC

Just like his daughter, Ned (Wally Kurth) appreciates talent and music. He bonded with Gio over their shared passion for music while acknowledging that Gio is his grandson who may take the family legacy forward. As such, he may support Gio in any of his desires that make the latter happy.

Ned is aware that Brook Lynn offered Trina a music contract. He knows that the latter is musically talented and makes a great team with Gio. Also, he knows Curtis’s daughter as one with uprightness and high morals. Ned will likely welcome Trina as Gio’s partner, both professionally and romantically.