The series marked its 50th anniversary on April 1, 2013. In preparation for the milestone several popular characters from earlier years returned to the show and storylines evoking past hallmarks of the series were introduced. Among these were the return of Laura Spencer in a storyline featuring her and Luke confronting Helena Cassadine and the revival of the Nurses Ball. Soon after ABC and Prospect Park who revived All My Children and One Life To Live is suing ABC for damaging OLTL's characters Starr Manning, Todd Manning and John Mcbain. In order to keep Kristen Alderson {Starr} Roger Howarth {Todd} and Michael Easton they were forced to bring them on as three completely different characters. {Alderson} is introduced as Morgan's (Bryan Craig) girlfriend Kiki Jerome. Howarth is brought in as Franco, previously held by James Franco. While Easton was introduced as doctor Silas Clay who is Stephen Clay's twin brother. New story lines kicked off to integrate the characters including the resurrection of the infamous Jerome crime family, Franco's brain tumor and Silas and Sam's new relationship.