Lucas ( new recast Van Hansis, who replaces Ryan Carnes) finally returns to Port Charles, and unlike the last few years, he’ll stick around. While he did attend Bobbie’s (the late Jacklyn Zeman) funeral last January, Lucas has been away from Port Charles for quite a while. And things have changed in his absence.

Violet’s behavior causes concern, while Trina confronts Josslyn and Gio’s hidden agenda. Can Ava keep Portia safe, and will Lucky’s return save Lulu?

Obviously, Liz and Lucky will talk about co-parenting Aiden and how to handle the fact that Lucky hasn't seen his kid in forever. But