 It's later revealed that Derek is in fact mob boss Julian Jerome.DeVry has been involved in a central storyline since his debut and is also well connected to other characters with the reveal that Julian is the father of Sam Morgan (Kelly Monaco) and Lucas Jones (Ryan Carnes), one-time lover of Alexis Davis (Nancy Lee Grahn) and brother of Ava Jerome (Maura West).DeVry signed a four-year contract with the show and made his on-screen debut on 30 July.