General Hospital spoilers reveal that a major power shift is on the horizon in Port Charles, and it’s one no one saw coming. Kristina Corinthos-Davis is about to step into a role she’s long resisted—taking over her father’s criminal empire. After years of distancing herself from the darker side of the Corinthos name, Kristina finds herself in the middle of a maelstrom of betrayal, blackmail, and family reckoning, and now, she may be the only one who can preserve the legacy her father fought to build.
The latest storm begins with the sinister alliance of Ava Jerome and Ric Lansing. These two have cooked up a dangerous blackmail scheme targeting Alexis Davis and Sonny Corinthos. Fueled by resentment and ambition, they exploit a dark chapter from Kristina’s past, using her past mistakes as leverage in their bid to dismantle the Corinthos legacy from within. Their goal? To destroy Sonny’s standing, tarnish Alexis’s reputation, and claim full custody of Avery Corinthos.
Kristina is stunned when she learns of Ava and Ric’s manipulations. Despite her remorse over past mistakes—especially the accident that severely injured both Ric and Elizabeth Baldwin—Kristina is not about to let her parents be taken down without a fight. She pleads with Ava to stop the blackmail, but Ava, ever the stone-cold schemer, is unmoved. Ric quietly supports Ava, lurking in the shadows and ensuring their plot stays on course.
The emotional stakes rise as Kristina agrees to a tense sit-down with Sonny and Alexis. Long-buried wounds and painful truths come to the surface. Kristina owns up to the devastating consequences of her actions, but she also refuses to be a pawn in Ava’s twisted game. Meanwhile, Sonny is battling his own demons. Delaying a critical heart surgery for far too long, he’s physically deteriorating, but he remains fiercely protective of his daughter.
Ava’s demands grow even more outrageous—not just cash, but legal control over Avery. Sonny is incensed, but he keeps his fury under wraps for Kristina’s sake. He knows any outburst could push her further into danger, especially with her growing instability. Her hatred for Ava is palpable, and the threat of violence hangs in the air.
In a shocking moment of desperation, Kristina tracks down Ava and corners her on a pedestrian bridge. What starts as a confrontation quickly escalates into something much darker. Fueled by years of guilt, anger, and trauma, Kristina nearly crosses a line she can never uncross—pulling a gun on Ava and contemplating pushing her over the edge. Sonny arrives just in time to witness the chaos, his heart—and health—on the brink. 
Sonny, overwhelmed by what his daughter has become, is hit with a terrifying realization: Kristina has inherited more of his nature than she ever wanted. In a heartbreaking moment of clarity, Sonny considers taking the blame for the injuries caused to Ric and Elizabeth—sacrificing himself to shield Kristina from prosecution and ruin.
As Sonny’s health worsens and the weight of his decisions bears down on him, Kristina begins to understand the full scope of what her father has carried. His pain, his pride, his sacrifices—they’ve all been in service of a legacy he hoped would protect his family. And now, it’s that very legacy that may fall into her hands.
Despite her long-standing reluctance, Kristina begins to see that she might be the only one strong enough to lead. Sonny’s days at the helm are numbered, and with chaos threatening to destroy everything he built, Kristina is left with a gut-wrenching choice. Take control of the Corinthos organization and honor her father’s final wish—or let it all crumble.
In the end, destiny doesn’t wait for permission. And for Kristina, stepping into Sonny’s shoes isn’t just about power—it’s about survival, redemption, and protecting what’s left of their fractured family. Whether she wants it or not, the crown is hers. And she’s finally ready to wear it.
