When Sonny learns about Nikolas' affair with Courtney, Sonny's sister, he offers Emily a place to stay. After another train crash, Sonny's ex-girlfriend Reese Marshall dies after not telling Emily about all her symptoms. When Emily questions her decision to be a doctor, Sonny reaffirms her faith in herself. Emily began to develop feelings for Sonny, who told her he did not feel the same, despite his growing romantic interest. Emily saves Michael Corinthos, Sonny's son, from drowning. Sonny contemplates a relationship with her. The two kiss. Jason is able to convince Emily a relationship with a mob boss would ruin Emily's life. Sonny and Emily decide to secretly be a couple, but they end up becoming fodder for tabloids. Emily helps Sonny face his diagnosis of bipolar disorder, and go into therapy. Soon after, though, Sonny ends their relationship.