Soap opera characters often come back from the dead, perSoaps She Knows.

There are various retcons and explanations as to why a particular character is not actually taking a dirt nap.

Soap audiences understand that characters can come back from the dead, especially if the body isn’t found.

Maura West at the Emmys

It’s the way in which the story unfolds that keeps the audience guessing and coming back for more.

One particular story on “GH” has viewers on the edge of their seats.

She is acting like gone, but fans have every reason to suspect that Esme is not dead.

Avery Pohl smirking

Fans rushed to weigh in.

“Each person made the right call.

Nikolas 100% needed to show her he supports her and wants to protect her.

But ALSO, Ava has her dignity.

She made the right choice for herself leaving Wyndemere,” one fanspeculated.

Ava needs to jet."

Theories and observations of details are all over social media.