There's been undeniable chemistry between them for months, and Sam (Kelly Monaco) and Patrick (Jason Thompson) will finally start acknowledging how they feel about each other on General Hospital.

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The two started growing closer over the summer as they investigated the car accident that killed Patrick's son, but were recently ripped apart when Sam learned that Patrick had known her husband, Jason (Billy Miller) was briefly alive and didn't tell her. However, they have since mended their rift and started being friends again-until a kiss on Christmas Eve changed everything.

Now, the two will potentially decide to explore what they have between them after they consider their friendship and how it will change on the Dec. 29, 2014 episode.

Sam Demands Answers From Patrick

"I think we have something between us and I'd like to explore it," Patrick says in a sneak peek clip. "But if you don't want to I understand."

"No, I do, that's thing," Sam replies. "But I'm just scared because you are really important to me."

Sam then goes on to explain how much it meant to her when Patrick helped her through her drama with Silas (Michael Easton) and Nina (Michelle Stafford), and will stress that she is worried about what dating now could mean for their friendship later.

"...We pursue this...I just don't want to lose you as a friend," she says.

However, Patrick truly does want to explore the attraction they feel for one another-and will reassure Sam that they will always be a part of one another's lives.

"Sam, I understand that," Patrick says. "There is a chance that taking our relationship to the next level could mess things up a little bit. But there's also a chance that it could get better."

General Hospital airs Monday-Friday at 3 p.m. on ABC.

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