General Hospital's Laura Wright previews big moments ahead for Carly and Sonny

General Hospital's oft-married Carly and Sonny haven't been together in nearly four years, but that doesn't mean their connection hasn't remained strong. Fans saw that connection on the special 62nd-anniversary episode that aired April 1 when the divorcees shared some emotional moments in the hospital chapel. It now looks like similar moments are coming up.

We are family

Carly and Sonny couldn't survive his feelings for Nina | Image: ABC

When Sonny (Maurice Benard) returned to Port Charles after being presumed dead and living life as amnesiac bartender Mike in Nixon Falls, Carly (Laura Wright) and Sonny tried to put their marriage back together, but it was too late. Sonny had developed feelings for Nina (Cynthia Watros) by then that didn't disappear when his memory returned. Carly and Sonny divorced, but they are rarely far from each other's orbit. After all, they share one adult child and are still co-parenting young Donna.

According to Laura Wright, Carly and Sonny will always be close and have each other's backs. In fact, Sonny may need Carly more than ever soon.

"They’re family," Wright told Soap Opera Digest in an interview. "And there is stuff coming up in a few weeks, stuff going on with Sonny, where Carly steps up — without a doubt, without a question — into a spot of support. They are family, whatever has happened in their romantic life, and no matter what, she’s got his back and vice versa."

Have a heart for General Hospital's Sonny

General Hospital's Sonny and Carly have remained friends | Image: ABC

With Sonny's heart condition growing worse each week, he is not going to be able to keep it a secret much longer — especially if he needs surgery. Will Sonny decide to finally tell his ex-wife what's really going on in his life? We know Carly would drop everything to rush to Sonny's side.

In the chapel during the anniversary episode, Sonny told Carly he'd always bet on her to come through in a pinch, which is exactly what we expect if Sonny finds himself down and out. Could Sonny's heart condition lead to a Carson reunion down the line, or will Carly and Sonny just remain friends?

While Sonny doesn't have a true love interest at the moment, Carly does. How would Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna) feel about his new girlfriend spending so much time with her ex-husband?

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