on however, Sam matured into a warmer, more responsible person and became one of the show's most popular characters. Sam's boss, the dastardly Jordan Hale, expressed an interest in Sam that went beyond business. Police detective Kyle Masters (Robert Torti) was also wildly attracted to Sam. Doreen Jackson (Jonelle Allen), a recovering drug addict, was married to Martin Jackson. Following a brief fling with Adam Marshall, Doreen found herself pregnant. Before their daughter, Danielle, was born, the relationship died. When he discovered the affair, a vengeful Martin tried to destroy Adam's life, but Doreen gathered damning evidence against Martin and his numerous ruthless business dealings over the years and threatened to expose him if he ever tried to harm Adam again. She would eventually use that information to help Henry and Ruth drive Martin out of the country when he tried to take over Marshall's Ice Cream. Martin kidnapped Danielle, attempting to flee with her, but Adam and Sam stopped him and he was forced to leave without her to save himself. However, Martin had a videotape of him revealing Danielle'a true parentage sent to the Marshalls shortly afterward. The family was shocked over the revelation and Ruth, furious at being deceived, cut Doreen out of her life, devastating her. The rest of the family urged Ruth to forgive Doreen, reminding her that destroying their friendship with her was giving Martin exactly what he wanted. After an emotional conversation with Doreen, Ruth realized just how difficult it had been for her to keep Danielle's secret for so long and they reconciled. Doreen next took up with her doctor, Daniel Reubens (Richard Roundtree). He resurfaced in Chicago in 1990 with his daughter, Maya Davis – alias Diana Reubens (Vivica A. Fox) – after falsely being accused of killing his wife. Original cast Marla Adams (Helen Mullin) Anthony Addabbo (Jason Craig) Jonelle Allen (Doreen Jackson) Jack Betts (Hugh Gardner) Taurean Blacque/James Reynolds (Henry Marshall) Sharon Brown/Debbi Morgan (Chantal Marshall) Patricia Crowley/Dorothy Lyman (Rebecca Whitmore) George Deloy (Rob Donnelly) Elinor Donahue (Sylvia Furth) Rick Fitts (Martin Jackson) Vivica A. Fox (Maya Reubens) Bruce Gray (Phillip Webb) Lynn Hamilton (Vivian Potter) Ron Harper (Peter Whitmore) Andrew Masset (Trevor McCallum) Joan Pringle (Ruth Marshall) Gail Ramsey (Laura McCallum) Barbara Rhoades/Linda Gibboney (Jessica Gardner) Richard Roundtree (Dr. Daniel Ruebens) Kelly Rutherford (Stephanie "Sam" Whitmore) George Shannon /Robert Gentry (Jordan Hale) Nancy Sorel (Monique McCallum) Kristoff St.