 Towards 2005 and the beginning of 2006, the virus storyline brought  back a herd of immensely popular characters. Rick Springfield had  previously returned as Dr. Noah Drake and stayed throughout the  beginning. Brad Maule returned as Dr. Tony Jones, and asked the  writers to kill off his character. The presumed dead Robert Scorpio  returned, bringing in additional viewers and Tristan Rogers has  decided to return ornament at the end of March 06, Emma Samms  returned as Holly Scorpio, also presumed dead, who held the virus  cure for ransom. Bringing back old characters and actors has been  such a hit for "General Hospital", they have decided to bring back  John Ingles version of Edward Quartermaine, try to get a storyline  for Constance Towers legendary Helena Cassadine, and plan in the  future to bring back Genie Francis (Laura Spencer) to reunite with  Anthony Gearys Luke Spencer.