After a devastating accident, Michael was placed in an induced coma, but Carly, Willow Corinthos, and Sonny Corinthos made the difficult choice to wake him up so he could have a say in his treatment.

Michael was presented with two options: a local burn treatment facility or a cutting-edge center in Germany.

Ultimately, Michael chose the German facility, with Jack Brennan assisting in arranging his medical transport. Carly, determined to support her son, decided to accompany him to Germany, raising questions about her future on the show.