The fan response to Robert Palmer Watkins’ post showed that for many, Dillon’s story still feels unfinished.
Photo Credit: JPI Studios General Hospital alum Robert Palmer Watkins shared a heartfelt message that sparked a flood of pleas for his return.
Robert Palmer Watkins made his mark on General Hospital as Dillon, son of the formidable Tracy, before moving on to other projects, including The Walking Dead: World Beyond and the hit action series S.W.A.T. But it’s his past as a Quartermaine that still holds a soft spot with fans, and Watkins just sparked a wave of nostalgia with a new social media post that has viewers buzzing about a possible comeback.
A Post That Stirred Fans
On Instagram, Watkins shared a photo of himself standing with Jane Elliot. He captioned it, “Does Dillon need to come home and give Tracy a hug? I hear it’s been a sad week with Monica’s storyline. She will be so missed. I’m glad her character is being honored so well. And I hear Tracy is crushing her scenes! Miss ya, TV mom.”
The caption set off a tidal wave of fan responses, with many insisting that now is the perfect time for Dillon to return. One fan declared, “YES! I’ve been saying for years, please come back full-time! You’re so missed at GH and you brought swagger & charm to Dillon.” Another echoed, “Yess, he needs to hug his mama, it’s been too long since we saw Dillon.”
The Answer Is Clear
One viewer asked directly if he’d ever consider coming back permanently, adding, “You are so missed!” The support kept pouring in: “Robert! You’re such a tease! But not gonna lie, I’d love to see that handsome face on GH comforting his on-screen mama,” while another wrote, “I’d be disappointed in Dillon if he didn’t go hug his Mama. You’re SO missed on GH!”
From the simple, “Yes👏👏👏👏” to the wistful, “I secretly hoped the doorbell was Dillon the other day. No, just Lucy 😂,” fans made it clear that they’re not just hoping for a hug — they’re hoping for a full-on return. And one follower lovingly opined, “Tracy needs both her sons on GH. Would love to see you return.”
