I just did a re-watch of the September 23rd episode where Portia finds out Brad is back. Terry specifically said he was "hired a month ago on a trial basis." Ric came back to GH on August 22 so the "blame Brad" timing doesn't need a rewrite. The story could be either Brad gets blamed and is cleared...or, more interestingly, Brad knows Portia did it, covers for her, and ends up in her good graces. Now, does anyone remember why Portia dislikes Brad so much????
I think Giolin might be for Lucas instead of Trina.
Since Sam is with Dante, it would make sense for her to have been tested already even as just a show of support....