Dex reveals his identity, quits his job as a police officer to protect his father

*General Hospital* spoilers reveal a dramatic twist as Dex Heller makes a life-altering decision, no longer able to stand by while his former boss, Sonny, faces grave danger. Despite being hired as Sonny’s right-hand man, Dex has kept a huge secret — he’s actually Sonny’s biological son.

As the stakes grow higher, with Sonny at the center of legal threats and attacks from dangerous enemies, Dex decides to step out of the shadows. Driven by deep family ties and unwavering loyalty, he reveals his true identity.

This revelation shocks everyone and takes his relationship with Sonny to a new, more personal level. Dex is ready to stand by his father, no matter the consequences, and protect him from any threat that comes their way.

Dex finds himself in an impossible situation, balancing his duty as a cop with his loyalty to Sonny. Despite joining the Port Charles police force to escape the criminal underworld, his respect for Sonny makes it impossible to stand by while Sonny is in jeopardy.

As the investigation into Jon’s murder intensifies and suspicion turns toward Sonny, Dex wrestles with his conscience. He contemplates betraying the police force to shield Sonny, knowing full well the consequences of such a decision.

Meanwhile, Dex’s girlfriend, Josslyn Jacks, starts noticing the cracks in Dex’s behavior. She realizes that he’s not just a cop upholding the law but is secretly working to protect Sonny.

This revelation leaves her feeling overwhelmed and worried, not just for Dex but for her mother, Carly. Carly, like Dex, is determined to do whatever it takes to protect Sonny, complicating matters further.

Josslyn feels the mounting pressure as the two people she loves most are willing to risk everything for Sonny, and she fears the danger could pull them all into a devastating spiral.

Dex is faced with an agonizing choice: remain loyal to his job as a cop or stand by Sonny, going against everything he’s worked for. As tensions rise, Dex considers an even more extreme step—taking the fall for Jon’s death to save Sonny from prison.

This decision would destroy Dex’s career and send him to jail, but in his mind, the family bond he shares with Sonny makes the sacrifice worth it. Dex believes that if anyone must pay for this crime, it should be him, not Sonny.

When Sonny learns of Dex’s plan, he is devastated. He never wanted his son to make such a sacrifice, and the realization that Dex is willing to give up everything weighs heavily on him.

Sonny is left heartbroken as he watches the man he considers a son go to prison in his place.

The storyline plunges Port Charles into chaos, where loyalty, love, and sacrifice push everyone to their limits. Dex’s fate hangs in the balance, leaving fans eager to see how this emotional and high-stakes drama will unfold.