May 9, 2000: Twist of Fate
Actors on cover: Maurice Benard (Sonny), Sarah Brown (Carly)
Though they started out hating each other, Sonny and Carly’s feelings start to emerge and they make love. Since she is already carrying his baby, Carly agrees to his marriage proposal. However, she still loves Jason, and Sonny’s just trying to do the right thing for the sake of their baby.
Oct. 16, 2001: Maurice Benard Uncensored
Benard candidly discusses the state of the show, including his dissatisfaction with Sonny’s pairing with Angel, and what it’s like to work with the new Carly, Tamara Braun.
Jan. 29, 2002: Carly Out, Alexis In!
Actors on cover: Tamara Braun (Carly), Maurice Benard (Sonny), Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis)
After spending an increasing amount of time together, Alexis decides it’s time to tell her favorite client, Sonny, how she really feels about him. Alexis is conflicted because she knows Sonny still loves Carly — and that he’s not the type of man she should be involved with.
Aug. 6, 2002: The Race to Tell Sonny the Truth!
Actors on cover: Tamara Braun (Carly), Maurice Benard (Sonny), Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis)
Carly, now secure in her relationship with Sonny, urges Alexis to tell Sonny he’s the father of Alexis’ baby. Alexis writes a letter to him, then burns it. Alexis’ sister, Kristina, finds the charred remains and brings it to Sonny at the warehouse. Before she finds him, she is killed in an explosion set by Sonny’s new rival, (Luis) Alcazar.
Feb. 24, 2004: Showdown!
Actors on cover: Tamara Braun (Carly), Maurice Benard (Sonny) and Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis)
Carly blackmails Alexis into representing her against Sonny in the custody case for Michael, threatening to tell Sonny he’s baby Kristina’s biological father. Sonny plans to take Michael and Morgan out of the country, but Carly shows up with (Lorenzo) Alcazar before he can.
