On General Hospital, Nathan West’s sudden return from the dead, after being shot in the chest by his father, Cesar Faison, in 2018, always seemed too good to be true, not to mention implausible. However, ultimately revealing that it’s all been a ruse and he’s really his twin, Cassius, is pure storyline gold and rife with possibilities.
Key Takeaways
- “Nathan’s” return is revealed as a ruse—he’s actually his twin, Cassius, working a dangerous agenda.
- Cassius’ ties to Sidwell put Port Charles heroes at risk, even as he grows closer to Lulu and her family.
- His double life threatens heartbreak for loved ones and could spark a battle between loyalty and redemption.
Good Guy, Bad Guy
Now that “Nathan” is no longer Nathan (Ryan Paevey, who revealed Cassius is getting too comfortable as Nathan), he’s no longer bound by his heroic brother’s ethics. It makes the cop, who’s been planted at the PCPD, far more interesting and dangerous. As a conspirator with the evil Sidwell (Carlo Rota), it means Cassius can’t be trusted and could pose a danger to the police force. Would he have Dante’s (Dominic Zamprogna) back in an emergency? Save Chase (Josh Swickard) if the situation arose? It puts two of the soap’s most respected heroes in jeopardy.
Loving Lulu?
A “Nathan” who’s not really Nathan means a relationship with Lulu (Alexa Havins) suddenly takes on a whole different meaning. The weirdness of being involved with his former wife, Maxie’s (Kirsten Storms) bestie, is gone, which makes their romance more tolerable and intriguing.
Despite his duplicity, Cassius seems genuinely smitten with Lulu. After all, he went to great lengths to extricate Rocco (Finn Carr) from Cullum’s (Andrew Hawkes) shooting and keep the teenager from being implicated in the crime. That could end up being Cassius’ saving grace once Lulu learns her new beau is an impostor. Yes, she’ll be furious over having been lied to and played, but it will surely be tempered by the knowledge that Cassius stepped up for her son.
Father Figure
Knowing Nathan is really Cassius means the father-son bond he’s forged with James (Gary James Fuller) is a sham. The young boy, who’s been so overjoyed to have his dad back, will eventually have to be told that it’s not true; news that will no doubt crush him.
The play out of those scenes will be heartbreaking for both characters, since Cassius seems to have totally embraced his new parental role. Who knows, perhaps James’ love could be what alters Cassius and his mission in Port Charles, and brings him back from the dark side.
Family Loyalty
Last, but not least, there’s Cassius’ complex relationship with his sister and mother, Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) and Liesl (Kathleen Gati), respectively. While Britt knows her back-from-the-dead brother isn’t the real deal, Liesl appears to be totally in the dark. Imagine her wrath when she finds out that she’s been duped?
As the story of Cassius’ duplicity unravels, he will be caught between his devotion to his mission with Sidwell and growing loyalty to his family. He’s already engineered a way to get Britt back into the lab so she can get back on the meds that keep her well, despite Sidwell thinking Britt is expendable.
It certainly appears that living Nathan’s life, a man loved and respected by everyone in town, has had a strong effect on him. So, in the end, it wouldn’t be a surprise if Cassius switches courses and forges forward in that direction. The question is whether everyone in Port Charles will accept him.
MORE: Fans predict a quick redemption arc for GH’s Cassius Faison.
