However, all three were eventually revealed to be alive. Anna reappeared on "All My Children" as the twin sister of Dr. Alex Devane on March 2, 2001. In addition working as chief of police, and a brief romance with Edmund Grey, Anna marries Dr. David Hayward and they had a child together; however, that child dies as an infant. Hughes returned to "General Hospital" for several guest stints between 2006 and 2008. Throughout the summer and fall of 2008, Anna appeared on "Night Shift" where she supported Robert through his battle with cancer and helped Robin prepare for motherhood. Anna returned to the series indefinitely in 2012 when Robin is presumed dead. She has a romance with Robert's best friend, Luke Spencer, and reunites with Duke, whom Faison is masquerading as. The real Duke is revealed to be alive. Anna has become one of the most respected and celebrated heroines in all of daytime.