 In addition working as chief of police, and a brief romance with Edmund Grey, Anna marries Dr. David Hayward and they had a child together; however, that child dies as an infant.Hughes returned to "General Hospital" for several guest stints between 2006 and 2008.Throughout the summer and fall of 2008, Anna appeared on "Night Shift" where she supported Robert through his battle with cancer and helped Robin prepare for motherhood.