In September 2008, Hughes guest-starred in the "General Hospital" spinoff series '. It has been said that Hughes would return to "GH" in early 2012 as character Anna Devane to be with her daughter, Robin Scorpio, and help her through her toughest year. She is a recurring character but Anna Devane is front and center and staying in Port Charles awhile. In 2010, Finola also appeared in the ', "Make It or Break It" and "Melissa & Joey". Finola made a permanent return to "General Hospital" in 2012.