She's minimizing and covering for Frank.
Genie fans, and even general GH fans, tweeted up a storm to her and other GHers. Maurice addressed it on his Twitter page. Several cast members "liked" Tweets in support of Genie. Even some soap actors either not currently on the show, or who never were, addressed it in tweets.
And if there is any more doubt she "liked" this comment way back in January:
GenieFrancisFans
@GenieFans
Jan 22
Calling ALL loyal @GenieFrancis fans! TODAY is Genie's last airdate for a while so TUNE IN or DVR @GeneralHospital this afternoon! We want to make sure we support our Laura Collins! Also, we ❤️ your passion but please remember to be RESPECTFUL of her #GH colleagues. #GenieIsGH
Laura Wright is fibbing about not knowing Genie was gone.