Sam was married to a woman named Diane; while he was overseas in Korea, Diane conceived a child with a man named Wayne Jansen. Diane would later give birth to Sam’s daughter Kate. Although Sam was not her biological father, he assumed the responsibilities of her father, because he loved her. When Kate was 5 years old, Diane and Sam broke up, and Diane would marry Wayne; Sam attempted to take Kate along with him, but Diane would not allow it. (What Kate Did)