News: Kristen Storm's Return

Soap Opera Digest has learned that GENERAL HOSPITAL's Kirsten Storms will return to Port Charles as Maxie at the end of this month and will begin airing in late February.

"We are thrilled that Kirsten will be back to work in just a few short weeks," notes a show spokesperson. "And we thank Jen Lilley for the wonderful job she did in Kirsten's absence."

Lilley will continue taping for the next several weeks. Storms has been on medical leave since September.