5 Ways GH's Avery Changed the Stakes in Josslyn and Sonny's Feud

Unwanted complications are heating up on General Hospital as Josslyn Jacks tore into Sonny with his two young daughters in the house. When Avery Corinthos heard Josslyn, she rushed out to defend her father. Moreover, Avery threatened to tell her half-sister, Donna Corinthos, about Josslyn's behavior.

An irate Sonny tracked down Carly Spencer and asked her to restrain Josslyn. If not, he warned Carly about his counterattacks since Josslyn's behavior had affected Sonny's relationship with his children. However, Josslyn also sensed her own mistake and seemed to regret her actions in front of Avery.

5 Ways Avery's Involvement Influenced Josslyn and Sonny's Positions

1) Turned business rivalry into family rift

Avery's intervention meant it was no longer a business feud | Image: ABC

Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) harbors a strong hatred towards Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard), holding him responsible for much bloodshed and crime in Port Charles. As such, she easily believed that Sonny was responsible for the violence inside Pentonville prison. She began her campaign by committing corporate espionage by outbidding Sonny for Piers 55 and 56.

However, barreling into Sonny's house to lash out at him may have been a bad move. Accusing Sonny of being a criminal within Avery Corinthos' (Ayla Bullington) earshot was the wrong move. As Avery retaliated by shouting at Josslyn, imploring her to stop condemning her father, the feud between Josslyn and Sonny became a family problem.

2) Chipped away Josslyn's cold exterior

Josslyn lost her cool in her argument with Sonny and cried later | Image: ABC

As viewers noticed, although Josslyn came in to challenge Sonny and charge him for spying on the JJE employee, Hudson Parker (Troy Lennon Appel), she lost her cool. She grew more irate as Sonny assured her he would never hurt her as she is his stepdaughter. She screamed at Sonny to stop doing her any favors.

Later when Avery retaliated by asking her to stop falsely accusing Sonny, Josslyn told her sister that she was not lying. However, she regretted breaking Avery's heart. Moreover, after Avery threatened to tell Donna Corinthos (Scarlett Spears) how Josslyn accused their father, Josslyn realized the true extent of her feud. As such, fans saw Josslyn exit Sonny's home crying, her stern exterior completely shattered.

3) Aroused Josslyn's conscience and remorse

Avery's reaction pricked Josslyn's conscience | Image: ABC

Avery's tears jolted Josslyn back to reality and she realized she made a mistake. Before that, Josslyn was only focused on her own dislike for Sonny and her own vendetta. However, later, when she realized how she hurt Avery, Josslyn regretted her move.

She discussed her regret with Hudson and Lucas, stating that she did not want to be the one to break Avery and Donna's hearts. She also grasped that her tactless action may break down relationships and families. In her hatred for Sonny, Josslyn is eventually turning into a ruthless person herself. This struck Josslyn's conscience.

4) Brought out Sonny's real wrath

Avery's reaction made Sonny furious about Josslyn's actions | Image: ABC

On the other side, Sonny was trying to be patient with Josslyn's vendetta. While he knew about her hatred for him, he promised never to hurt her. However, after Josslyn's accusations hurt Avery, Sonny understood that he may lose his children and their love and respect.

A furious Sonny showed Josslyn the door. Sonny always protects his family and Avery is more family than Josslyn. By Sonny's own words, he would never harm Josslyn as he saw the latter as family. Despite his divorce from Carly, Sonny and Carly remained friends, co-parenting Donna. As such, Sonny considers Josslyn an extension of his family. However, Josslyn pointed out that she was his stepchild, but not anymore. With that, Sonny's obligation to be kind to Josslyn ended.

5) Pulled Carly into the conflict

For Avery's sake, Sonny involved Carly in the mess | Image: ABC

Sonny considered Josslyn untouchable because she was his stepdaughter when he was married to Carly Spencer (Laura Wright). However, with Josslyn denouncing their family ties, Sonny has no reason to be nice to her. While Sonny always resolved his differences with Josslyn on his end, this time Avery's involvement blew up the situation.

As such, he visited Carly Spencer (Laura Wright) and urged her to control Josslyn. He also threatened to come after Josslyn if his daughter was hurt by Joss's inconsiderate actions. Despite having a good rapport with Sonny, Carly may find him a danger to her daughter. Moreover, she may need to choose a side, a step that would be a difficult choice for her. With many other legal problems brewing in her life, Carly is getting pulled into a messy situation.