Determining Leo’s paternity on General Hospital has been a long and winding road with many twists and turns. Leo was born onscreen in 2018 to his mother, Sam Morgan. However, the identity of Leo’s biological father was initially unknown and hotly debated among GH fans.
Leo’s Conception
The storyline around Leo’s conception began in 2017. At the time, Sam was married to Drew Cain. However, she had a one-night stand with her ex-husband, Jason Morgan, right around the time she would have conceived Leo.
This led to a classic soap opera baby drama – was Drew or Jason the father of Sam’s baby? Both men assumed the child was theirs and were eager to raise him as their own.
Early Paternity Tests
The first paternity test conducted in 2018 indicated that Drew was Leo’s biological dad. However, those results were tampered with by Dr. Arthur Cabot, who had his own agenda. This led to months of uncertainty about who Leo’s real father was.
Multiple paternity tests were conducted, but the results kept changing back and forth between Drew and Jason being the father. It was a complex plot aimed at keeping viewers guessing Leo’s true paternity.
Jason’s Memory Loss
To further complicate matters, Jason suffered from memory loss for several years after being held captive. He had no memories of his relationship with Sam or the possibility that he could be Leo’s father.
This meant that for quite some time, Jason was unaware he might have a child out there. Even when he learned of Leo’s existence, Jason’s memory loss made it impossible for him to recall if he was Leo’s biological father.
Final Paternity Revelation
In late 2019, yet another DNA test was performed, this time confirming with 100% certainty that Jason Morgan is Leo’s biological father.
This was done with an onscreen DNA test that involved two sealed envelopes – one with Jason’s name and one with Drew’s name. The test results showed Jason as the match, finally putting any doubt to rest.
Jason Bonds with Leo
Once Jason’s paternity was conclusively determined, he began forming a close bond with his son Leo. They spent a lot of time together, with Jason stepping seamlessly into the role of dad.
Sam was thrilled that her son was getting to know his biological father. She and Jason grew closer as they raised Leo together as a family unit.
What This Means for Other Characters
Now that Jason’s paternity has been resolved, it has significant implications for other key characters beyond Sam and Jason:
- Drew Cain – He is no longer Leo’s legal father and has no rights to the child.
- Danny Morgan – Danny is now Leo’s full biological brother with the same two parents.
- Carly Corinthos – As Jason’s best friend, she embraces Leo as another one of her bestie’s kids.
- Monica Quartermaine – Monica is thrilled to gain another biological grandchild in her family.
Fans React to Jason Being Leo’s Dad
General Hospital fans had strong reactions to the reveal that Jason is Leo’s biological father after months of uncertainty.
Positive Reactions
- Many fans were happy Sam and Jason’s son is being raised by his true parents.
- Fans enjoyed seeing Jason embrace fatherhood again after losing years with Danny.
- Jasam fans were excited to see their favorite couple reunite over shared parenthood.
- Some felt Drew never quite bonded with Leo, so they approved of Jason being the dad.
Negative Reactions
- Some fans sympathized with Drew losing a child he believed was his own.
- A portion of Drew fans thought he deserved to remain Leo’s dad.
- Some viewers found the plot drawn out too long.
- Others felt too many DNA tests cheapened the story.
The Future for Jason, Sam, and Leo
With Jason definitively established as Leo’s biological father, what does the future look like for this new family?
Fans can expect to see plenty of heartwarming scenes showing Jason embracing his role as Leo’s dad. Now that Jason has his memories back, he can make up for lost time and build new bonds with his son.
Sam is likely thrilled that her two sons have the same father and can grow up as full brothers. Viewers can expect to see Sam and Jason growing even closer as they raise their boys.
Of course, drama is never far in Port Charles. While Jason’s paternity is settled, there are always new obstacles for the Morgan family. But GH fans are hoping Sam and Jason can provide a stable family life for little Leo.
Conclusion
Leo’s convoluted paternity storyline seems to have reached a conclusive and satisfying ending. After multiple DNA tests and memory loss drama, Jason Morgan has been confirmed as Leo’s biological father.
This result makes sense for longtime General Hospital viewers who watched the romance between Jason and Sam blossom over the years. Fans are happy to see this popular couple reunited in raising little Leo.
While some viewers sympathize with Drew Cain losing a child, the reveal provides closure after months of who’s-the-daddy drama. Jason can now form an unbreakable father-son bond with Leo, supported by the child’s mother, Sam.
After plenty of build-up, the solving of Leo’s paternity mystery provides an opportunity to depict a heartwarming family dynamic. There is still much in store for Leon his parents, but GH fans seem pleased that Jason Morgan emerged as Leo’s biological dad.