The latest spoilers for *General Hospital* hint at a shocking twist that could change everything. Sonny Corinthos, the powerful mob boss known for his ruthless tactics and ironclad loyalty to his inner circle, is about to face one of the darkest moments of his life. In a desperate attempt to protect himself, Sonny is prepared to go to deadly lengths—potentially killing someone close to him to cover up a crime that could bring his empire crashing down.

At the heart of the drama is Sam McCall, a private investigator with deep ties to Sonny’s world. Sam has always been a threat to those who operate in the shadows, and her current investigation could expose a dangerous secret that Sonny is determined to keep buried. Specifically, Sam is on the trail of evidence linking Sonny to the murder of FBI agent John Kates. If Sam uncovers the truth, not only could Sonny’s criminal empire be jeopardized, but his freedom and life could be at risk.

Sonny’s loyal attorney, Martin Gray, has been working hard to help Alexis Davis, Sam’s mother, regain her freedom. But Martin and Alexis getting too close to the truth could spell disaster for Sonny. To make matters worse, Sam recently dived into a river to retrieve the gun that Alexis had thrown away—evidence that could directly link Sonny to the crime. Sonny knows that if Sam successfully recovers the weapon, it could lead to his downfall.

Faced with this imminent threat, Sonny realizes he has to stop Sam at all costs. But there’s one line he can’t cross: he cannot ask his right-hand man, Jason Morgan, to kill Sam. Jason’s connection to Sam is too strong—she’s not only his ex-girlfriend but also the mother of his child, Danny Morgan. For years, Jason has been Sonny’s most loyal ally, carrying out his orders without question, but asking Jason to murder Sam would be a betrayal that could shatter their friendship forever. Sonny knows that if he were to push Jason this far, Jason would likely turn against him, a risk Sonny can’t afford to take.

With Jason out of the question, Sonny hatches another plan, one that keeps Jason uninvolved while still eliminating the threat Sam poses. Sonny turns to someone else he trusts implicitly: Brick, a longtime ally and a master at handling sensitive and dangerous missions. Brick is known for his ability to get things done without leaving a trace, making him the perfect candidate for this deadly assignment.

Sonny instructs Brick to kill Sam, fully aware that the consequences could be catastrophic if the truth ever came to light. But Sonny is confident in Brick’s loyalty and discretion. Brick knows how much is at stake and understands that if Sam continues her investigation, everything Sonny has worked for could be destroyed. Without hesitation, Brick agrees to carry out the mission, knowing the gravity of the situation.

However, if Brick’s involvement in Sam’s murder were ever discovered, the fallout would be severe. Not only would Sonny face the wrath of Jason, who would undoubtedly seek revenge for Sam’s death, but the entire Davis family, including Alexis, would come after Sonny with a vengeance. Sonny’s entire world could collapse, but Brick is willing to take that risk, confident in his ability to make it look like Sam drowned in the river by accident.

But Brick might not be the only one involved in this deadly plot. Another person who could take matters into his own hands is Sonny’s son, Michael Corinthos. While Michael has typically stayed out of his father’s criminal dealings, recent events have pushed him closer to the edge. His love for his family and his desire to protect them at all costs have led him to make questionable decisions in the past, and now, Michael may be willing to cross a line he never thought he would.

Michael’s loyalty to his father runs deep, and he has often sided with Sonny, even when it meant covering up dark secrets. If Michael were to get involved in Sam’s death, it would mark a tragic turning point for him, plunging him deeper into Sonny’s dangerous world. Killing someone like Sam, someone Michael once cared about, would bind him even more tightly to Sonny’s legacy of crime, secrets, and lies.

For Michael, protecting his father and the family’s reputation may seem like the only option, even if it means committing an unthinkable act. He knows that if Sam exposes Sonny’s crimes, their entire family could be destroyed. This makes Michael a prime candidate to carry out the assassination, following in his father’s footsteps and becoming more entrenched in the criminal world Sonny has built.

If Sam is killed, the circumstances of her death would immediately raise suspicions. As a trained professional diver, Sam’s skills in the water make it highly unlikely that she would drown under normal circumstances. This fact alone would lead to questions about whether her death was truly an accident. Sonny and his allies would need to carefully orchestrate the situation, making it look like Sam drowned naturally, when in reality, someone deliberately held her underwater until she couldn’t fight back.

The truth behind Sam’s death could eventually come out, especially if anyone starts to investigate her disappearance or the odd circumstances surrounding her drowning. Sonny knows that even the slightest hint of foul play could unravel everything, putting him and his entire organization at risk.

As Sonny tries to cover his tracks and protect his empire, the tension in Port Charles will only continue to escalate. Will Sam uncover the evidence she needs to bring Sonny down, or will Sonny and his trusted allies succeed in silencing her forever? One thing is certain: the fallout from this plot will be devastating, not just for Sonny, but for everyone in his orbit.

In the end, Sonny’s decision to kill Sam could destroy everything he holds dear—his friendship with Jason, his relationship with his family, and the empire he’s built over decades. But in Sonny’s world, power and survival often come at a deadly cost, and this time, that cost might be higher than even Sonny can handle.