General Hospital spoilers and updates reveal chaos has erupted in the realm of Port Charles. As the Monday, January 6 episode drew to a close, viewers witnessed a dramatic explosion at Sonny Corinthos’s (Maurice Benard) penthouse, sending shockwaves through the community.

General Hospital Spoilers – A Fiery Blast Burned Michael Corinthos

While the mob boss and Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) were deep in conversation in the hallway, Michael Corinthos (Chad Duell) was absorbed in his phone.

Suddenly, a ticking noise pierced the air, followed by a deafening explosion, which threw Michael head over heels, and then he caught fire!

One might assume that such a crisis would draw Carly Spencer (Laura Wright) and Sonny closer, especially since it involves their son, the only son they have left, adopted by Sonny.

This traumatic event could foster a bond between the two parents, potentially creating a rift between Carly and Jack Brennan (Charles Mesure).

In the wake of Michael’s injury, Sonny, Carly, and Jason might find solace in one another; however, what if the outcome is entirely different?

GH Spoilers – Michael Corinthos’s Collateral Damage-Like Morgan!

Michael’s accident in Sonny’s penthouse may not be directly attributable to Sonny, yet it’s clear that yet another of Sonny’s adversaries has struck, resulting in harm to someone he holds dear.

Regardless of whether Michael survives or not, this incident is bound to resurface the trauma surrounding Morgan Corinthos’ (Bryan Craig) tragic car explosion in 2016, which led to his untimely death.

The question looms: how far will Carly go to distance herself from Sonny-will she sever his  ties with Donna Corinthos (Scarlett Spears) and pursue full custody?

Could she even ally with Ava Jerome (Maura West) to jointly fight for custody of their daughters, since Avery Corinthos-Jerome (Ava and Grace Scarola) is also Sonny’s child?

General Hospital Spoilers – It Wouldn’t Be The First Time Carly Spencer Left Sonny Corinthos Over A Reason Like This

Carly and Sonny have been married and divorced four times-the last time in 2022; at one point, she sent Michael and Morgan to boarding school in an attempt to protect them.

They never remarried after 2022, when he came home from Nixon Falls after being presumed dead and she caught him in bed with Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros) on the Haunted Star.

General Hospital spoilers indicate that the fallout from the penthouse explosion will unleash a whirlwind of chaos that lingers for days and even months.

While some fans of Carly and Sonny are hopeful for a reunion, this explosive event could actually push Carly further into the arms of Brennan. The only problem is, Brennan may not be someone she should trust-at least not according to Jason!