Little Danny Morgan, son of mob enforcer Jason Morgan and private investigator Sam McCall, has always idolized his father. From trying on Jason’s leather jacket to tinkering with engines in the garage, Danny yearns to follow in his dad’s footsteps, unaware of the shadowy world that surrounds them. But the recent escape of Jason and Carly Corinthos, a close family friend, has cast a long shadow over Danny’s innocent world, threatening to shatter his perception of the father he adores.

Sam, fiercely protective of her children, is caught in an impossible situation. She understands Danny’s admiration for Jason, but she’s also terrified of him getting caught in the crossfire of Jason’s dangerous life. Her attempts to shield her son are evident, but Danny, attuned to his mother’s anxieties, senses her growing unease.

“Why is Mommy always worried?” Danny asks his older brother, Jake, his brow furrowed in confusion. “It’s like she doesn’t want me to be like Dad.”

Jake, wise beyond his years, tries to reassure his little brother. “Mom just wants us to be safe,” he explains, ruffling Danny’s hair. “Dad’s line of work…it can be risky.”

A Crushing Revelation: The Price of Loyalty

Unbeknownst to Danny, his parents are harboring a devastating secret: Jason, in a selfless act of loyalty, agreed to turn himself in to the FBI in exchange for Carly’s freedom. He chose to protect his longtime friend and her daughter, Josslyn, even if it meant sacrificing precious years with his own children.

When Danny overhears his parents discussing Jason’s decision, the weight of the revelation hits him like a ton of bricks. The world, once safe and secure, crumbles around him. His father, his hero, chose someone else over him.

“It’s not fair!” Danny cries out, tears streaming down his face. “Why would Daddy choose Carly over us? Doesn’t he love us anymore?”

Sam, her heart breaking for her son, tries to explain the impossible choice Jason faced. “Your father loves you both more than anything,” she assures him, pulling him into a tight hug. “But sometimes, we have to make difficult decisions to protect the people we care about.”

A Dangerous Path: A Child’s Anger Takes Root

But Danny’s young mind struggles to grasp the complexities of adult decisions. All he sees is his father’s absence, a void that Carly has seemingly filled.

His innocent admiration for Josslyn’s mother morphs into a simmering resentment, a dangerous cocktail of betrayal and anger.

The rumors circulating Port Charles don’t help. Whispers of Jason and Carly’s close relationship, their shared history and unwavering loyalty, only fuel Danny’s anger. He sees Carly as a threat, a woman who has stolen his father’s love and attention.

“It’s her fault Dad’s gone,” Danny mutters to himself, his small fists clenching. “She took him away from us.”

As Danny grapples with his emotions, the writers of General Hospital are poised to use his anger as a catalyst for explosive drama. Could Danny, in a moment of untamed rage, lash out at Carly? Could he, driven by a child’s misguided sense of justice, attempt to “save” his father by eliminating the woman he perceives as the problem?

Will Carly Survive a Child’s Wrath?

The stage is set for a dramatic confrontation. Carly, already walking a tightrope after her narrow escape from prison, is now in the crosshairs of a heartbroken and enraged child. Will she recognize the danger Danny poses before it’s too late? Or will she become the unsuspecting target of a son’s desperate attempt to reclaim his father’s love?