The previously unknown Hayden Barnes appeared on the “General Hospital” scene in 2015 played byRebecca Budig.
The actress was a familiar face to some, having been cast in other soap roles in the past.
She changed her name to escape the scandal.
Nikolas went along with her scheme, though he quickly made a plan of his own.
Hayden didn’t die but was seriously injured and brought to the hospital where she fell into a coma.
Tracy noticed Hayden’s wavering loyalty and began blackmailing her by threatening to reveal her past as Rachel Berlin.
Hayden then offered Nikolas a marriage of convenience so that his ELQ stocks would be better protected.
In February 2016, the two were married in Las Vegas.
By March, Elizabeth Webber had discovered Hayden’s previous identity as Rachel and publicly revealed it.
Luckily, Finn was able to develop a cure for the condition,as he is known to do.
Throughout and following this ordeal, Hayden and Finn grew closer and eventually fell in love.
Soon after, they discovered that Hayden was pregnant.
She had been drunk driving and hit a young girl with her car.
Hayden decided that she was going to flee the country.
In November 2019, Hayden was on the pier when she was attacked.
Naomi claimed that she had no information and that she was looking for her herself.
Viewers were soon clued in that Naomi was speaking on orders from a mysterious unknown person.
He then said that Hayden needed to be “dealt with” just like Naomi was.
It’s unclear whether Victor was behind Naomi’s murder or if Hayden is still alive herself.
