Even though Port Charles is already full of drama, 2014 promises to be even more problematic for everyone on General Hospital.

A new teaser clip from ABC shows that the New Year will bring more tension and trouble for those involved with Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Bernard), as Ava (Maura West) and Julian Jerome (Michael DeVry) continue to try and take him down.

The mob war between the two families has gotten increasingly intense throughout 2013, culminating in a shootout at Sonny's warehouse that saw Max (Derk Cheetwood) take a bullet to the chest. Though it was his son Morgan (Bryan Craig) who fired the bullet, Sonny will take the blame and spend time in jail as a result.

Morgan was previously aligned with the Jeromes due to an affair with Ava and a broken heart when Kiki (Kristen Alderson) left him for Michael (Chad Duell). Morgan may consider realigning himself with his family in the New Year when he sees his father take the fall for him. The move could then prove disastrous for Morgan.

"You have a target on your back," Sonny said to his son in the preview clip for the new episodes.

Ava will refocus her sights on other people connected to Sonny in the New Year, namely his ex-wife Carly (Laura Wright) -- who, she threatens in the new clip.

"I will make it a mission in my life to wipe you off the planet," Ava said.

Meanwhile, the recently reunited Patrick (Jason Thompson) and Robin (Kimberly McCullogh) won't escape with a completely drama-free re-entry into married life.

According to We Love Soaps, the Friday, Dec. 27 episode will see the first problem arise in their relationship when Robin has a big decision to make-and it could alter Patrick's choice in reuniting with his wife, instead of with Sabrina (Teresa Castillo).

General Hospital airs Monday-Friday at 2 p.m. on ABC.

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