Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) is set to be rocked to his core, not by physical injury, but by a shocking revelation that will undoubtedly leave him furious and deeply troubled.

Here’s the bombshell secret Sonny is about to discover:

• Kristina Tried to Kill Ava (and Injured Ric & Elizabeth!): The massive secret that Sonny has been completely in the dark about is that his own daughter, Kristina Corinthos (Kate Mansi), attempted to cut the brakes of Ava Jerome’s (Maura West) car. In a horrifying twist, this action inadvertently led to a terrible accident that almost killed not only Ric Lansing (Rick Hearst) but also Elizabeth Webber (Rebecca Herbst)!
• Alexis & Ric’s Blackmail: To make matters worse, Sonny will also learn that Ric and Ava have been blackmailing Alexis Davis (Nancy Lee Grahn) to keep this whole ordeal a secret from him.

Why this will put Sonny in “critical condition” (emotionally):

• Betrayal from His Own Daughter: Sonny is fiercely protective of his children. Discovering that Kristina, his own flesh and blood, is an “attempted murderer” (even if unintended results) will be a profound betrayal and a shocking blow to his perception of his family.
• Endangering Loved Ones: While he might not care much for Ric, the fact that Elizabeth, the mother of one of Jason’s sons and a friend, was nearly killed due to Kristina’s actions will infuriate him.
• Being Kept in the Dark: Sonny hates being out of the loop, especially when it concerns his children and the dangerous world he inhabits. The fact that Alexis, Ric, and Ava have all conspired to keep this massive secret from him will spark his legendary rage.
• Questions About His Fatherhood: The spoilers hint that Sonny will be furious at himself for missing the signs that Kristina needed help. He may feel he failed as a father by not recognizing her distress that led to such desperate actions.
• Repercussions for Ava & Ric: If Sonny learns Ava exploited this situation to blackmail Alexis, his already fragile relationship with Ava (due to Avery) could shatter completely. He might revert to his “vintage Sonny” persona and issue threats that could make Ava’s hair stand on end.

While Sonny isn’t expected to be in a hospital bed from this, the emotional impact of this devastating secret – involving his daughter, betrayal, and the near-fatal injury of people close to him – will leave him “furious” and in a state of profound emotional distress, effectively putting his peace of mind in “critical condition.”