Chase is one of the newer characters on General Hospital, having been introduced in 2016. As the son of popular long-time characters, there has been a lot of speculation and questions around who exactly Chase’s mother is. In this article, we’ll take a deep dive into Chase’s backstory and family history to uncover the mystery of his mother’s identity.
Introducing Chase
Chase first came to Port Charles in 2016 as a new detective on the police force. He arrived on the scene shortly after the serial killer known as The Hospital Killer had terrorized the town. Chase helped to solve the case and bring the killer to justice.
Chase was written as a mysterious character at first. All that was known was that he had some kind of past connection to Port Charles that had yet to be revealed. Over time, details of his history began to emerge.
Chase’s Father
It was soon revealed that Chase’s father was none other than Port Charles chief of police, Mac Scorpio. Mac had raised three daughters Maxie, Georgie, and Robin. Unbeknownst to them, Mac had also fathered a son out of wedlock years ago.
Mac and Chase’s mother had a brief affair while they were both in college. When she got pregnant, she decided not to tell Mac and instead raised Chase as a single mother. Mac had no idea he had a son until Chase arrived in Port Charles as an adult.
The Mystery of Chase’s Mother
The identity of Chase’s mother was kept vague for the first two years he was on the show. There were hints that she was someone who had history in Port Charles but her exact name was not revealed.
Fans began speculating about which female character could be Chase’s mom. Some theories included Bobbie Spencer, Monica Quartermaine, Lucy Coe, and various minor characters Mac may have crossed paths with over the years.
Introducing Jackie
In 2018, General Hospital finally unveiled Chase’s mother as a woman named Jacqueline “Jackie” Templeton. Jackie was a prominent reporter in Port Charles back in the 1980s. She had not been seen on the show in over 25 years.
Jackie’s return came as she uncovered information related to a serial killer case Chase was working on in Port Charles. Their mother-son relationship was revealed as she began working with Chase to crack the case.
Jackie’s History
Jackie Templeton was first introduced on General Hospital back in 1983. She took a job working for the Port Charles Herald as a reporter and ended up getting tangled in the crazy adventures and mysteries that so often happen in the town.
During her time on the show in the 80s, Jackie had romantic relationships with Frisco Jones and Robert Scorpio. She and Robert were even engaged briefly. However, Jackie broke it off when she realized Robert still had feelings for his ex Anna Devane.
Jackie left Port Charles in 1989 to take a job offer in New York. Off screen, she had a brief affair with Mac Scorpio around this time, leading to Chase’s conception.
Jackie’s Return
When Jackie returned to the show in 2018, thirty years had passed since her last appearance. She had raised Chase as a single working mother after her fling with Mac. He knew very little about his father growing up.
Jackie’s return allowed longtime viewers to get some resolution with her character while also filling in the missing pieces of Chase’s parentage. Jackie has remained on the show since her return as a supportive mother to Chase.
How Chase Found Out
Chase had no idea Mac Scorpio was his father when he first arrived in Port Charles. He grew up using his mother’s last name Templeton and had limited interactions with his absentee father.
The truth came out after Chase had already formed a bond with Mac through their police work. It was a shocking revelation to discover the man he had been working closely with was actually his dad.
Jackie’s arrival is what finally confirmed the truth. At first, Mac did not realize Jackie was the one he had slept with years ago. But the dates lined up, leading to a dramatic and tearful revelation about Chase’s true parentage.
Chase’s Reaction
Understandably, Chase did not take the news well at first. He felt betrayed that his mother had kept this huge secret from him his entire life. He was also wary of embracing Mac as his father since he had grown up without a dad.
With some time, Chase has warmed up to the idea of having Mac in his life. The two have developed a bond, especially through their shared career in law enforcement. Chase is also building relationships with his new half-sisters.
Having Jackie back around has helped Chase work through the emotions of learning his paternity. With his mother’s support, he is slowly accepting Mac as his rightful father.
How Other Port Charles Residents Reacted
Besides being huge news for Chase and his parents, the revelation about Chase’s paternity sent shockwaves through the rest of Port Charles. Here’s how some key residents reacted to the surprise:
- Maxie – Feels hurt and betrayed that Mac kept this secret from his family for so many years.
- Georgie – Excited to gain a new older brother after growing up with just sisters.
- Robert Scorpio – Stunned to learn his brother Mac had an illegitimate son with former flame Jackie.
- Laura Collins – As mayor, she already respected Chase as a detective. Learning he’s Mac’s son makes her view him as extended family.
- Finn – Chase’s adoptive brother feels sympathy for how shocking the news must have been for him.
The ripple effects of Chase’s newly discovered paternity continue to impact dynamics and relationships across Port Charles.
Conclusion
For two years, General Hospital teased and dropped hints about Chase’s mother without revealing her identity. Longtime fans were thrilled when it turned out to be 80s character Jackie Templeton, whose history on the show helped fill in the gaps.
Uncovering this secret parentage has allowed Chase to confront his past and form new bonds with the Scorpio side of his family. It’s also shaken up the canvas by connecting present storylines to GH history.
Now that the mystery has finally been solved, it will be interesting to see what the future holds for Chase and his newly expanded family, as he gets to know his father Mac and sisters Maxie and Georgie.