Carly and Sonny on General Hospital have been a constant in each other’s lives for decades. Even though they haven’t been a couple in years, Sonny’s reaction to Carly dating Valentin shows more than just his dislike of the Cassadine heir.
Key Takeaways
- Sonny has a double standard.
- Brick’s response to Sonny’s request spoke volumes.
- Sonny’s reaction isn’t about Valentin.
Drawing Lines and Setting Boundaries
There’s no question that Carly (Laura Wright) and Sonny (Maurice Benard) think they have set boundaries regarding their co-parent relationship and friendship. Carly made it clear during another disagreement about her dating Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) that they don’t regulate who the other one dates.
In theory, Sonny agreed, but his actions tell a whole other story. Sonny summoned Brick (Stephen A. Smith) for a little project.
It was no surprise that Sonny turned to Brick to help with his Valentin problem. Brick has the skills to find something that could get Valentin out of Carly’s life. The problem is that there is a line that Brick won’t cross, even for Sonny.
Brick was brutally honest with Sonny that he has no intentions of manipulating Carly or forcing her to make a decision about Valentin just because that’s what Sonny wants.
The Real Reason Sonny Doesn’t Want Carly With Valentin
What Brick said to Sonny spoke volumes. It wasn’t just Brick being a friend to Carly. Brick’s words showed that, despite how Sonny feels about Valentin, the mob boss has no right to control or police who Carly dates.
Does Sonny have a right to be concerned about Valentin? Absolutely, especially after Valentin switched out his medication and caused Sonny to have a manic episode.
What he doesn’t have the right to do is decide who or what is best for his ex-wife. Sonny, though, doesn’t see it that way. Instead, he feels responsible for Carly and feels like he knows what is best for her, which is not true.
There will always be a part of Sonny that loves Carly, and not just because they have children together. They have a bond that goes deep. Carly and Sonny have loved each other fiercely and at times hate each other just as fiercely.
It’s because of that bond and that pull that Sonny feels he can do whatever he feels is best for Carly. The thing is, Sonny knows that never works. Let’s be honest, no one controls Carly. She does exactly what she wants, when she wants, and a lot of times without thinking things through.
Sonny’s meddling again in Carly’s life, and it’s not going to end well for him.
