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Lucas Jones has had his fair share of heartbreak, but his recent romantic arc on General Hospital stands out as one of the most emotionally layered chapters yet. Since Van Hansis took over the role in 2024, the character has been navigating the tricky waters of forgiveness, betrayal, and rediscovery. Fans have watched as Lucas cautiously reopened his heart, only to find himself back to square one.
True to General Hospital’s tradition of high drama and emotional depth, Lucas’s storyline is full of twists—from old flames resurfacing to unexpected new connections. And while he is trying to put the past behind him, it is clear that his romantic life remains as unpredictable as ever.
General Hospital: Lucas rekindles his feelings with Brad
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Lucas and his ex-husband Brad Cooper (Parry Shen) were slowly edging toward a possible reconciliation on General Hospital. Their connection began to re-emerge on Valentine’s Day, first at a club, and then in a quiet, emotional scene in a hotel room. For a moment, it looked like forgiveness might win out and the pair could find their way back to each other.
But in a classic General Hospital move, the storyline takes a turn when Brad admitted to blackmailing Dr. Portia Robinson (Brook Kerr), their superior at the hospital. Brad’s scheme involved exposing a cover-up related to tampered lab results.
For Lucas, this betrayal was not just about work—it reopened old wounds. After beginning to trust Brad again, Lucas felt completely blindsided. The revelation shattered any chance of a renewed relationship and left Lucas emotionally devastated.
Lucas hits reset in Miami
Still reeling from Brad’s actions, Lucas left Port Charles behind for a short escape in Miami. There, the soap introduced a new face: Marco, played by Adrian Anchondo. Marco is charming, bold, and brought exactly the kind of energy Lucas needed at that low point in his life. Their flirtatious interaction sparked curiosity among fans—and gave Lucas a momentary taste of freedom.
Van Hansis described Lucas’s state of mind during the Miami scenes as emotionally raw. He shared in an April 9, 2025 interview with Soap Opera Digest that the writers initially planned a humorous moment where Lucas, overwhelmed and intoxicated, vomits on Marco.
“Lucas is still carrying a lot of embarrassment [over his conduct in Miami], because Lucas is pretty straight-laced; I don’t think it’s very common for him to vomit all over people and throw himself at them and want to hook up like that! So, initially, Lucas is like, ‘Oh, God, I don’t know…,’ ” he said.
As reported by Michael Fairman TV, Hansis and Anchondo go way back. The two actors originally collaborated years ago at the Williamstown Theater Festival. Though they had not remained close, they were connected on social media.
What’s next for Lucas on General Hospital?
Whether Marco is a fleeting distraction or the beginning of something more stable, Lucas’s storyline is evolving. What is certain is that the show is taking his character in a fresh direction—one where healing, growth, and a little recklessness coexist.
Lucas remains one of the more grounded characters on General Hospital. And with Van Hansis stepping into the role, viewers can expect even more compelling developments ahead as Lucas searches for love and peace.
