The Monday, August 3, episode of General Hospital was high on emotion as Jason (Steve Burton) stepped down as Sonny’s (Maurice Benard) right-hand man. Offering Jason his blessing, Sonny vowed that they’d always be brothers and the men shared a hug. End of an Era: Jason (Steve Burton, r.) told Sonny (Maurice Benard) things had to change. After leaving Jack’s office, Nina ran into Valentin and Carly at the Metro Court Garden. Trina told her friends she wasn’t going to attend the trial because her dad didn’t want her there, but said it felt wrong to stay away.