Samuel

**Officer Samuel** is a fictional character in the ABC daytime drama *General Hospital*.

He was portrayed by Tim Herkenhoff from February 14, 2022 to March 23, 2022.

## Backstory

On February 2, Victor Cassadine tells his nephew Spencer Cassadine that he will have a guard named Samuel who will keep an eye out of Spencer during his month-long stay in Spring Ridge.

## Storylines

On February 14, Esme Prince visits her boyfriend Spencer Cassadine in Spring Ridge and gives him a picture of herself. He says he will guard the photo with his life. Esme says if anyone tries to take it to let Samuel know as she turns to a guard watching them. She acknowledges that Victor Cassadine was right and Samuel is a doll.

After the visit, Esme goes over to Samuel and thanks him. She says that she knows it is late but asks if she can see Ryan Chamberlain. Samuel apologizes and says she can't. Esme plans to see Ryan when she interns later in the week. Samuel says that isn't happening either as her access has been restricted. Esme asks by whom and Ryan's brother Kevin Collins says he is the one who requested it. Kevin asks how Esme got in and she said she pulled a few strings. Kevin turns to look at Samuel and says he will address that later.

On February 18, Laura visits Spring Ridge. Spencer tells her that he feels safe in prison with Victor watching his back. Then he turns and looks at Samuel.

Victor visits Spencer and assumes Samuel is keeping an eye on Spencer who says he is well protected. After Victor leaves, Spencer asks Samuel if anyone can do anything about the air conditioning. Samuel says it is a government facility and even Spencer's uncle can only do so much. Spencer says anything is possible. Maybe one day he and his family will learn to get along. He turns and see Nikolas. They get into an argument and Samuel comes over and asks Spencer if this guy is bothering him. Spencer says his father is just leaving.

On March 4, Esme comes up behind Spencer at Spring Ridge and he jumps as he is nervous since Samuel is not the guard in the room at the time. Later Victor visits Spencer and helps him escape to put flowers on his mother's grave as it is the anniversary of her death.

On March 8, Samuel asks Nikolas if he can help him. Nikolas says he is there to visit Spencer. Samuel knows who he is and that Nikolas' uncle Victor hired Samuel to look after Spencer. Nikolas tells Samuel to find Spencer as he would like to see his son. But Samuel asks if Nikolas' son wants to see him. Spencer comes into the room and thanks Samuel while telling him it is ok so Samuel backs away.

After Nikolas' visit, Esme comes in to blame Trina for the sex tape of Cameron and Josslyn which was released to the PCU campus. When Esme briefly walks away, Spencer texts Trina to say that he heard about the video and he asks if she is ok. Esme comes back and Samuel tells Spencer that it is time for routine room checks. Spencer informs Esme that these checks take a while and slyly hands Samuel the cellphone while walking away.

On March 16, Spencer tells Esme that Samuel helped him briefly escape prison so he could visit his mother's grave.

On March 23, Samuel is playing cards with Spencer. Harmony tells Spencer that Ryan wants to "talk" to him. They play chess until Nikolas comes to get Spencer as it is his last day at Spring Ridge. They leave together.

## Crimes Committed

* Working for Victor Cassadine [revealed on Feb 2]
* Allowed Esme Prince to visit Spencer at Spring Ridge Prison [Feb 14]
* Allowed Spencer to briefly escape Spring Ridge Prison [Mar 4; Samuel's involvement revealed on Mar 16]