 Because Michael and his adoptive half-sister Kristina Davis (Lexi Ainsworth) have very little contact growing up, the writers considered developing a romance between the two.Garrett believed that if either of them were to develop feelings, it would be Kristina, as Michael is too preoccupied with his recovery.Michael is immediately angry with Carly for not being present when he opens his eyes, and believes she is trying to replace him by having another child.