GH'S SONNY TO NINA: "MARRY ME!"

Sonny takes a big step forward in his relationship with Nina when he surprises her with a marriage proposal

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According to Sonny’s portrayer, Maurice Benard, his question-popping has no secret agenda. “He loves her,” says Benard. “And I think when she told him that she was cool with him going to the [Michael/Willow] wedding alone, I think that’s when he felt ready. He was like, ‘This chick’s cool, man.’ ”

Not only was Nina understanding about him attending the ceremony without her, but Michael then approached Sonny about making peace between them. When Sonny regroups with Nina, Benard reports, “They’re having a conversation about Michael,” who Sonny believes is sincere in his desire to mend fences. Benard points out that “it’s just Michael and Josslyn [who objected to his romance with Nina]; Dante was with them, Kristina was with them. So, at least it’s not like