General Hospital Spoilers: Jason Thompson Back as Dr. Patrick Drake – Billy Miller Takes Thompson’s Y&R Role

General Hospital Spoilers: Jason Thompson Back as Dr. Patrick Drake – Billy Miller Takes Thompson's Y&R Role

General Hospital (GH) spoilers tease that Steve Burton’s return could lead to another major change on The Young and the Restless and a comeback on the ABC soap. If enough soapy shakeups happen, we might see Jason Thompson return to General Hospital as Dr. Patrick Drake. It’s still speculation at this point, but let’s think about how this could play out.

Since Burton portrayed Jason Morgan before Billy Miller took over, perhaps one character is going to be a fraud. Once this crazy storyline concludes, there may be a single Jason left standing. Now that Burton has left his role as Dylan McAvoy on The Young and the Restless, does General Hospital want him back permanently?

General Hospital Spoilers: Jason Thompson Back as Dr. Patrick Drake – Billy Miller Takes Thompson's Y&R Role

It’s possible, but highly unlikely, that Burton will come back as a new character, but it’s equally possible that a double Jason arc will push one actor out. Billy Miller could easily hit the road. GH might get rid of Miller or he could choose to leave on his own. Either way, Burton could reclaim his Jason throne.

That would leave Miller free to reprise his role as Billy Abbott on The Young and the Restless. If Miller indeed returns to Y&R, Jason Thompson would have to vacate his spot. Luckily, General Hospital fans miss him terribly. Many GH viewers would welcome Patrick back with open arms.

General Hospital Spoilers: Jason Thompson Back as Dr. Patrick Drake – Billy Miller Takes Thompson's Y&R Role

There’d be a bit of a problem though. What about Patrick’s relationship with Robin (Kimberly McCullough)? Their offscreen marriage seems to be on solid ground at the moment. Robin was about to give birth to their second child the last time we saw her. They’ve built a happy life with Emma (Brooklyn Rae Silzer), but Patrick’s return to Port Charles could change that.

If GH could get Kimberly McCullough to come back, everything would work out just fine. However, McCullough just had a new baby and she may not be interested. In that case, Patrick could return to town for work and they could try a long-distance relationship. Still, Patrick would look pretty bad for leaving his wife, young daughter and newborn.

General Hospital Spoilers: Jason Thompson Back as Dr. Patrick Drake – Billy Miller Takes Thompson's Y&R Role

General Hospital could also pretend Robin was around. Patrick could just mention that he was with Robin earlier, plans to meet up with her later, etc. Of course, that would still limit Patrick’s storyline opportunities. With a guy has handsome as Thompson, he needs an onscreen love interest!

As painful as it would be, divorce might be the best option. If Jason Thompson returns as Patrick, how should they write him back in? Would you accept some heartache for Patrick as long as it led to his return? We’ll give you updates as other news comes in. Stay tuned to ABC’s GH and don’t forget to check CDL often for the latest General Hospital spoilers, updates and news.