On GH, Claudia and Sonny hit the sheets, but her deadly secret about Michael threatens to blow, just as there’s new hope for Carly’s comatose son.

As Anthony heads off to prison, Mr. and Mrs. Corinthos consummate their marriage of convenience. The move hits both husband and wife by surprise, considering their rocky history. However, the detente could be short-lived, as Claudia’s involvement in Micheal’s shooting is poised to come out...

“Sonny has come to a place where he thinks romantic love is no longer an option.” Sonny chose to stay with Claudia over his ex, Kate. The woman he has loved-almost uniformly-have been badly hurt because of him and his business. So, Sonny is making a practical choice. He and Claudia are compatible. She improves his business position, facilitating his takeover of the Zacchara business and territory. It makes sense for him to stay with her from a practical standpoint-and he is genuinely appreciative that she sided with him against her father.”

Johnny interrupts Sonny and Claudia’s afterglow and tries to pursuade his sister not to risk her life by staying married to Sonny. However, Claudia refuses to leave her husband. Guza says “Sonny represents the only security Claudia has ever known. He’s an honorable man and Claudia trusts him to keep his word. She hopes for a share of his power, but even if that does not happen, she believes there interests run parallel. She rationalizes that as long as she can keep her guilt in Micheal’s shooting a secret, she can have it all.

“They’re almost friends now.” says Sarah Brown (Claudia) of the burgeoning relationship. “This isn’t just banging up against the wall. There’s actually some tenderness and warmth and intimacy behind it, so that changes the dynamic. It’s not making love, but it’s more than just having sex. It’s somewhere in between. I think there’s a feeling of acceptance, if nothing else, between them where it’s like, ‘I get you. I know how dark you are. You’re not darker than me (laughs). If anything, it’s a darkness contest! Who’s soul is blacker?”

Things for the newlyweds would be just perfect except for the sticky little detail of how Claudia got Micheal shot. When Sonny catches her looking for a DVD she lies & says she lost an earring while they were having sex. Claudia then goes to see Micheal & viwers learn she’s been visiting him regularly to say sorry for what she did. SB says that it’s very tough on Claudia because she’s a tormented soul and she’s feeling all these things she doesn’t want to feel: guilt, remorse, etc. Carly arrives to see Micheal & Claudia hides. Claudia overhears that there’s an experimental procedure that may cure Micheal. Jax tells Carly he supports whatever she wants to do. While with Sonny, Claudia accidently slips info about Micheal & he wants to know how she knew. SB says Claudia worries that Sonny will kill her if he finds out.