On *General Hospital*, it was only a matter of time before someone besides Anna (Finola Hughes) discovered the real reason for Jason’s (Steve Burton) extended absence. While Jason might have confided in Sonny (Maurice Benard) by now, or Anna might have revealed the truth to Carly (Laura Wright) to curb her meddling in the Pikeman investigation, the secret has been kept under wraps for months.
However, Sam (Kelly Monaco), ever the determined investigator, has decided to uncover the truth about her ex’s mysterious hiatus. Enlisting the help of her tech-savvy friend Spinelli (Bradford Anderson), the duo is set on figuring out what John Cates (Adam J. Harrington) and the FBI are holding over Jason. But delving into FBI secrets is no small feat and carries significant risks.
In the June 11 episode of *General Hospital*, Sam and Spinelli executed a daring heist to swipe John’s FBI keycard, aiming to access his confidential files. Sam played the role of a distraction, running into John at the Metro Court swimming pool. She casually mentioned her life details, including being a single mother of two with a troubled ex, all while exchanging glances and smiles with John. Despite John likely having some knowledge of who Sam is—considering he’s blackmailing Jason—their interaction seemed innocent enough.
Yet, Sam might be courting danger. While she and Spinelli returned the keycard without John noticing, there’s always a chance that Spinelli left a digital trace during his hacking. If John or the FBI detects unauthorized access to his account, alarms could be raised, putting Sam and Spinelli in hot water.
Assuming Spinelli’s hacking skills are top-notch and he left no trace, Sam still isn’t out of the woods. We can foresee a scenario where she encounters John again, distracting him while Spinelli gathers more intel. However, this time, things might not go as smoothly. A slip-up could either reveal their activities to John or, at the very least, make him suspicious of Sam. This could prompt John to dig deeper into Sam’s background, leveraging the FBI’s resources to uncover more about her.
If John investigates, he’d likely discover Sam’s criminal record, including her conviction for the involuntary manslaughter of Shiloh (Coby Ryan McLaughlin) and her parole status. John could then use this information to threaten Sam, reminding her of the potential prison time she faces for obstructing justice or hacking the federal government. With her children to consider, such a threat would undoubtedly rattle Sam.
As tensions rise, the stakes for Sam and Spinelli grow higher. The duo must navigate these dangerous waters carefully to avoid exposing themselves and further complicating the already tangled web of secrets in Port Charles.
