Patrick Drake
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| Dr. Patrick Drake | |||||||||
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 Jason Thompson as Dr. Patrick Drake. |
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| General Hospital | |||||||||
| Portrayed by | Jason Thompson (2006 to present) Ethan Erickson (Temp. April 2008) |
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| First appearance | December 7, 2005 | ||||||||
| Created by | Robert Guza Jr. | ||||||||
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| Gender | Male | ||||||||
| Age | mid-20s/early 30s | ||||||||
| Occupation | Neurologist | ||||||||
| Residence | Port Charles, New York | ||||||||
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Dr. Patrick Drake is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera, General Hospital. Patrick is the son of Noah Drake (portrayed by Rick Springfield). Jason Thompson originated the role in 2005. Ethan Erickson took over the role of Patrick Drake on April 23, 2008. Jason Thompson returned to the role of Patrick Drake on May 2, 2008.
[edit] History
Dr. Patrick Drake came to Port Charles and General Hospital when Jason Morgan desperately needed surgery. Because his father, Dr. Noah Drake could not perform the operation, Dr. Robin Scorpio sought out Patrick.
Patrick, initially refused to do the surgery, but Carly Corinthos, Sam McCall and Robin managed to convince him to do it by insinuating that he couldn't. Then, though the surgery was a success, Robin and the others accused him of being cold and heartless because he didn't have much of a bedside manner. Robin tried to prod him for information on his troubled relationship with his father, but Patrick wouldn't answer her questions, although he later made a cryptic remark about falling into a bottle when the doctor gets attached to a patient and they die. Patrick also obtained a reputation as a lady's man, and was often seen flirting with many of the women at the hospital. He was also (falsely) suspected by Lucky Spencer of having an affair with Lucky's wife, Elizabeth.
Patrick was successful in mending a contentious relationship with his father, Noah, and even donated a part of his liver to save his father's life. At the same time, Patrick has been falling for his co-worker and friend, the HIV+ Robin , which brings up the question of whether Patrick can give up his womanizing ways.
In July 2006, through an operating room mishap, Patrick was exposed to HIV. Multiple tests for the virus eventually proved negative, but the brush with mortality was significant for the emotional development of Drake's character. In November 2006, Patrick inadvertently blurted out that he loved Robin. They both have since declared their love for each other as their relationship continues to blossom.
Soon after he was called away for a consult and Robin became a little green with jealousy until she learned that the female doctor who had requested Patrick's expertise was a sixty-year old grandmother.
[edit] The Child He Didn't Want
Robin left Patrick on September 14, 2007 because she wanted to take the "next step" in their relationship and he did not. Patrick is preoccupied with Robin's decision to have a child. He is currently interfering with Robin's plans, most likely out of jealousy about her "baby daddy list" made by Robin and Dr. Kelly Lee, by sabotaging her chances of becoming a mother. Although he says his actions are because he cares for her and knows she's trying to fill a void that he left, his actions clearly say that he is jealous and doesn't want Robin to move on.
Robin learned that she was pregnant with his baby however because they both want different things in life, Robin is hesitant to tell Patrick that he is the father of her baby. After hearing Robin talk to her uncle Mac about how the father was not so anonymous after all, Patrick tried to get Robin to admit the truth. Finally, he confronted her and she confessed that she is pregnant with his child. Because of the frightened look on his face, she assumed that meant he wanted nothing to do with her or the baby. Robin realized after talking to Sonny Corinthos that she was wrong in trying to keep Patrick out of their child's life based on things he said before she became pregnant,and apologized to Patrick. Patrick is slowly growing into his role as expectant father, but still has the fear that he will somehow fail Robin or their child. The baby is due October 21,2008.
Patrick and Robin have each begin posting video blogs, possibly on a video sharing site similar to YouTube, each expressing their opinions on the pregnancy and each other.
The baby kicked for the first time on May 27th. Patrick was talking to the baby when Robin felt it kick.
