(SoapOperaNetwork.com) -- "Ric, meet Randy...Randy, this is Ric!"

Next week on "General Hospital," Ric Lansing (Rick Hearst) comes face-to-face with lady love Marianna's (Yeniffer Behrens) past mistake and his name is Randy.

While specific storyline details are unavailable at this time, it is understood that Randy is revealed to be an abusive lover trying to control his better half and those around her. Violence ensues and lives hang in the balance.

The role of Randy will be played by Jim Palmer. His first airdate is set for Tuesday, February 19.