Why did Spinelli originally move in with Sam and Jason?
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The computer genius had been hired by Lorenzo Alcazar to create false evidence which would implicate Jason and Sonny in illegal activities. Instead, the fabricated info pointed the finger at Sam! When Spinelli was targeted by Lorenzo and his hitmen, Jason and Sam took the geek in to protect him.
What led to the end of Sam and Jax’s brief affair?
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Sam sabotaged Jax’s car, which prevented him from getting the legendary Dead Man’s Hand to dad John before he died. (Trust us, it’s a long story!) Although Sam intended to eventually help Jax get the cards back to his ailing pop, they didn’t make it in time because of her actions.
Name the birth mother of Hope, the baby Jason and Sam had planned to adopt.
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The unwed teen’s name was Bridget Daly. After helping deliver the child, Sam wanted to raise her with a reluctant Jason, who feared Bridget might change her mind… which is exactly what happened. Ultimately, Jason and Sam handed the child, whom they’d named Hope, over to Bridget and her grandmother.
What alias did Sam use when marrying Andrew Olsen and why?
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When the pair exchanged vows, Sam was pretending to be doppelganger Alicia Montenegro. Jason was being held captive by Alicia’s mother, Allegra, who hoped the marriage would secure her own financial future. Andrew was played by Justin Melvey, better known (and pictured here, on the right) as Dr. Colin Murphy on Days of Our Lives.
Why did Sam beat up Ethan Lovett?
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She wrongly believed that he had attacked her younger sister, Kristina. In reality, the teen’s boyfriend, Kiefer, had been abusing her. Fearing what dad Sonny would do to Kiefer, Kristina instead pointed the finger at Ethan, the older guy on whom she’d been crushing.
What was the name of Sam’s maternal grandmother, and how did she die?
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Alexis’ mother — and Sam’s grandmother — was the late Kristen Nilsson, who was also known as Kristen Bergman. The beautiful young opera singer made the fatal mistake of having an affair with Mikkos Cassadine, whose jealous wife, Helena, slit the performer’s throat!
Name the Russian mobster whose associates Sam and Liz fought off in a cabin.
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The bad guy’s name was Andrei Karpov, and pursuing him not only put Sam’s life in grave danger, it ultimately brought about the end of her relationship with Lucky. Unlike Jason, Lucky struggled with Sam’s addiction to danger!
What was the name of the company Sam and Drew bought from Julian?
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When Sam and Jason (who would later turn out to be his twin brother, Drew) decided to make a major lifestyle change, they purchased Derek Wells Media and renamed it Aurora. Julian had founded the company while presumed dead and in the Witness Protection Program living under the name Derek Wells.
How did Sam’s child wind up being given to another woman?
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Truth be told, it was sort of accidental. Seeking shelter during a storm, Sam set her baby down before entering a cabin to see if it was safe. She passed out, and One Life To Live transplant Todd Manning (played by Roger Howarth, who is now Franco) found the tot, picking it up. His ex-wife, Téa, whose own baby had died moments earlier, saw Todd with Sam’s son and assumed it to be her own. Rather than break her heart, Todd handed Téa the child and let Sam believe her own had died!
Where did Sam first meet One Life to Live’s John McBain?
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The pair originally crossed paths at the church in which Robin Scorpio-Drake’s funeral had been held a few hours earlier. Soon after, they would both wind up temporarily residing at the Rendezvous Motel, where they became much closer.