General Hospital fans are curious to know the familial connection between Lucas Jones and Sam McCall, which was revealed previously in the fall of 2013. Currently, both characters’ arcs are undergoing some interesting developments. A recast Lucas Jones has returned to Port Charles, whereas Sam McCall is gearing up to donate a part of her liver to Lulu Spencer.
Without further ado, here’s everything you need to know about Lucas and Sam’s connection in General Hospital.
Lucas Jones’ relationship with Sam McCall in General Hospital explained
Sam McCall is Lucas Jones’ half-sister; they share the same paternal blood. McCall is originally the daughter of mob boss Julian Jerome and Alexis Davis. The former happens to be a biological father to Lucas too. Upon his birth, Jerome sold Lucas into the black market. He was subsequently adopted by Dr. Tony Jones and his ex-wife, Bobbie Spencer.
Lucas Jones learned about his true biological origin in 2013, when Julian was confirmed to be alive. At the time, Lucas opted for a DNA test, confirming his and Sam’s paternal sibling bond. For many years, Lucas had tried distancing himself from his birth father, given his extensive criminal record. However, a shocking DNA reveal about Sam being his half-sister served as an emotional moment.
Currently, Sam and Lucas are both on different pages of their stories in General Hospital’s latest episodes. Lucas, who was previously played by Ryan Carnes, was recast. Now, Van Hansis has returned to Port Charles to reprise Lucas after almost 14 years.
Hansis described his feelings earlier about being back and getting into shooting mode. He said, “It’s a little bit like riding a bicycle. Once you get in it, you’re like, ‘Oh, yeah, I know how to do this, and I know how this works.’ But there is definitely a difference. This is the first soap I’ve done since As the World Turns and it moves incredibly quickly” (via TV Insider).
Meanwhile, Sam McCall is engrossed in an intense storyline wherein fans could expect her departure from General Hospital. Lulu Spencer, who had been in a coma for years following The Floating Rib’s explosion, is set to undergo transplant surgery. Sam had agreed to donate a part of her liver to revive her from coma. In the upcoming episodes, a crucial decision will be made about Lulu and Sam’s characters.