General Hospital Spoilers: Sonny’s final plea before leaving for LA, Carly is shocked by the truth

General Hospital spoilers tease that Sonny will be heading to Los Angeles for a potentially life-changing heart surgery—a decision made after months of ignoring increasingly serious symptoms. Sudden chest pains, shortness of breath during exertion, and even brief moments of dizziness had all been dismissed by Sonny as side effects of his bipolar medication or simply signs of aging.

However, after collapsing in his office and being urged by Dr. Kevin Collins, Sonny reluctantly agreed to undergo a full medical evaluation. This led to the diagnosis of a congenital heart defect that had gone undetected for years and now threatened his life if left untreated.

But behind what appears to be a straightforward medical trip lies a complex web of secret arrangements. Sonny is putting into place changes that are steering events in directions no one could have predicted.

Instead of simply preparing for surgery and recovery, Sonny is quietly reorganizing his entire business empire—both legal and illegal—as if he’s preparing for the possibility that he might not return from Los Angeles. He has transferred major assets into his children’s names, secured long-term business agreements, and even held secret meetings with some of his competitors to arrange a temporary ceasefire during his absence.

After many nights of reflection, Sonny made a surprising decision. He asked Carly not only to accompany him to LA, but also to stay in Port Charles to handle urgent matters related to his businesses while he’s gone. This bold move comes from a man who had always kept his work separate from his family, especially after their divorce.

Sonny had always tried to shield Carly from the dirtiest parts of his business—partly to protect her and partly to maintain a boundary between his criminal life and family life. But now, with the growing threat from Sidwell and instability within his organization, Sonny has no choice but to pull Carly deeper into the darker side of the empire he built.

In a private conversation at his apartment, filled with the familiar aroma of espresso and soft jazz playing in the background, Sonny handed Carly a USB drive. It contained information on all his legal business operations, a list of emergency contacts, and even access to select personal bank accounts.

This wasn’t an ordinary USB. It was encrypted with a complex security system designed by Spinelli, accessible only through a series of passwords and security questions that only Carly would know.

The craziness of the situation wasn’t just that Sonny was entrusting his ex-wife with so much responsibility, but also the timing. Carly is currently in a relationship with Jack, a man Sonny deeply distrusts.

In recent weeks, Sonny had received credible intel about Jack’s secret phone calls with suspicious individuals—calls Jack never mentioned to Carly. Yet Sonny chose not to share his suspicions, fearing she would see it as an attempt to sabotage her happiness with someone new.

With Jason occupied by the custody battle, Dante bound by his duties as a cop, and threats from Sidwell escalating, Sonny felt he had no other option. Just last week, one of his warehouses was burned down—an obviously staged accident that couldn’t be traced back to Sidwell.

Two days later, one of his most trusted restaurant managers was attacked on his way home—another clear message that even his legitimate operations were no longer safe.

Carly, though initially hesitant, quickly realized the weight of what Sonny was asking. Years of being with Sonny had taught her to read between the lines—to understand what wasn’t being said. She knew that if Sonny was making this request, the situation must be truly dire.

Their renewed interaction brought a fresh dynamic to their relationship. Carly was no longer the wife to be protected from Sonny’s business, but a trusted partner capable of maintaining his empire during his absence.

She soon began to immerse herself in Sonny’s business network, meeting with his most trusted partners and even reconnecting with longtime bodyguards Max and Milo, who would assist her while Sonny was gone.

To outsiders, it may have seemed like a simple collaboration between two co-parents protecting their family. But to those who knew them best—people like Jason, Michael, and even Jocelyn—it was clear something deeper was happening.

Meanwhile, Jack had begun to show increasing discomfort with how much time Carly was spending with Sonny. He voiced his concerns about her growing closeness with her ex-husband, questioning whether there was room for him in Carly’s life while Sonny still occupied such a major place.

These concerns only added tension to Jack and Carly’s relationship, creating a distance that both could feel, but neither was ready to admit.