Mob boss Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) had a particularly grueling childhood on “General Hospital.”

Lois Cerullo (Rena Sofer) was a childhood friend of Sonny’s back in Bensonhurst.

Eventually,Lois moved away with Nedand remained off-screen when he returned to Port Charles.

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This led to the two discussing the fact that Lois and Sonny grew up together.

Sofer felt this was a missed opportunity in terms of storytelling.

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