It has been a full year since General Hospital fans were forced to say goodbye to Sam McCall, yet the absence still feels as raw and unresolved as the day she vanished from the canvas. Time has moved forward in Port Charles, but for many viewers, acceptance has not followed. Sam was not just another character written out of a long-running soap; she was a cornerstone—fierce, complicated, deeply loyal, and endlessly human. Her death left a void that no amount of new storylines has been able to fill, and as the anniversary of her passing arrived this Halloween, the pain resurfaced with renewed intensity.

For fans, Sam continues to exist in memory. Social media is filled with clips of her most iconic moments—her daring rescues, her fiery confrontations, her tender scenes with her children, and her enduring bond with Alexis. Viewers revisit old episodes and story arcs, hoping to recapture the energy Sam brought to every frame. In many ways, she still feels present, lingering just beyond the edges of the screen, waiting for the right moment to return.

Within the narrative itself, that sense of unfinished business was acknowledged when Halloween marked one year since Sam’s death. Alexis Davis, still grappling with the loss of her eldest daughter, voiced a deeply emotional wish: she wanted to hold a proper memorial service for Sam. Not a quiet, restrained acknowledgment, but a gathering that truly honored Sam’s life—one that included all of her family, especially her daughters, Scout and Danny. For Alexis, this was about healing. It was about finally giving Sam the dignity of being remembered fully and allowing her children to grieve together, surrounded by love and support.

However, what should have been a unifying moment instead exposed deep fractures—most notably in Drew Cain’s behavior. Drew rejected the idea of a broader memorial outright. He refused to include Danny and insisted that any remembrance be limited strictly to the Davis family. In doing so, he not only dismissed Alexis’s heartfelt request but also made a choice that had lasting emotional consequences for Scout. On a day meant to honor her mother, Scout was denied the chance to grieve alongside her sister, reinforcing the painful separation that has defined so much of her life since Sam’s death.

Drew’s actions did not come across as protective or thoughtful. Instead, they felt controlling and self-serving, driven more by unresolved anger and resentment than by Scout’s emotional needs. Rather than placing his daughter’s well-being first, Drew appeared consumed by his own sense of grievance, allowing his personal conflicts to override compassion. The result was a moment that left fans deeply frustrated and increasingly critical of his character.

That frustration has only grown as Drew’s storyline has taken a darker turn. As the shooting case involving him moves steadily toward trial, the walls appear to be closing in. The mystery surrounding who shot Drew remains unsolved, but speculation is rampant—and troubling. Some believe Drew may have orchestrated the entire incident himself, staging the shooting in a calculated attempt to frame Michael and manipulate the narrative in his favor. If this theory proves true and law enforcement uncovers evidence that Drew engineered the attack, the consequences could be devastating. Legal repercussions, public disgrace, and prison time would all be on the table.

Even if Drew did not stage the shooting, his legal troubles may be far from over. There is a very real possibility that Ned could accuse Drew of causing—or at least contributing to—his heart attack by abandoning him at a critical moment. Such an accusation would further cement Drew’s downfall, painting him as reckless and indifferent when it mattered most. Either way, the path ahead looks grim, and many viewers believe jail time is almost inevitable for Mr. Cain.

If that happens, the true victim may once again be Scout. With her mother already gone and her father potentially behind bars, Scout would be left to navigate an incredibly painful reality. The loss, isolation, and emotional instability could reshape her future in heartbreaking ways. For a child who has already endured so much, this outcome feels especially cruel—and it has reignited conversations among fans about whether Sam’s death was a mistake the show can still fix.

Among the fandom, a hopeful theory has gained traction: what if General Hospital chose Christmas as the moment to bring Sam back? Soap operas are no strangers to miraculous resurrections, secret survival twists, and long-lost returns. A holiday revival would not only honor Sam’s enduring popularity but also restore emotional balance to multiple storylines. Bringing Alexis’s daughter back into the fold would offer healing, redemption, and renewed purpose for countless characters.

A Sam resurrection would instantly shift the tone of the show. It would give Scout and Danny their mother back, rewrite Drew’s trajectory, and allow Alexis to finally exhale after years of grief. More than that, it would acknowledge what fans have been saying all along: Sam McCall deserved more. More time. More stories. A more meaningful legacy than a death that still feels abrupt and incomplete.

As Christmas approaches in Port Charles, hope lingers. Whether through a shocking reveal, a long-buried secret, or a holiday miracle, viewers continue to believe that Sam could make it home again. And if she does, it wouldn’t just be a return—it would be a restoration of heart, history, and one of General Hospital’s most beloved heroines.