Eric Lassiter

A.J.'s younger brother (he and A.J. aren't close); a homicide detective with the Covington Bay Police Department. Divorced from Monica Greyhawk, with whom he shares a young daughter, Vicki, Eric is currently involved in a relationship with Melissa Stone.   Until recently Eric hasn't been part of his daughter's life.  But, circumstances has forced him to become a part of her life.  

Eric is in his mid 20's.  His best friends is Jake Collier and he works with Angela Sorensen, his ex-wife's sister.  Eric has a serious drinking problem, which started around the time his partner, Pete Cooper, was murdered.  The killer was never found.