The Good Husband is a short, missable mission in which Amanda asks Michael to collect her after a shoplifting arrest. Accept the call if you want to play it, then go to her promptly. It has no gold-medal checklist and is not required for GTA 5’s 100% completion counter.
Step-by-step walkthrough
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Accept Amanda’s call and go to the marker
After Friend Request, continue playing as Michael and watch for Amanda’s call. Agree to help and drive to the marked location near Didier Sachs in Rockford Hills. Once you accept, prioritise this objective over shopping or other activities: taking too long can fail the rescue.
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Take the police cruiser carrying Amanda
At the destination, Amanda is already in the back of a police car. Enter that car’s driver seat and pull away. You do not need to open the rear door or find a separate getaway vehicle. Taking the cruiser starts a three-star pursuit, so decide which street to turn into before accelerating.
Amanda sits in the police cruiser during The Good Husband. Illustration. -
Lose the wanted level
Break the police line of sight, then stay outside the search cones until the wanted stars clear. Avoid unnecessary collisions that leave the cruiser stuck or expose Amanda to damage. Michael does not have Franklin’s driving ability, so use ordinary braking and leave room for turns. Keep Amanda with you throughout the escape.
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Take Amanda home
Once the police are gone, follow the route back to the De Santa house. Drive into the destination to finish the conversation and the mission. Escaping the pursuit alone is not the final objective; Amanda must reach home safely.
Common questions
Is The Good Husband required for 100%?
No. It is optional and has no gold requirements. Missing it does not prevent the main story or the 100% checklist from being completed.
What happens if I refuse to help?
Amanda takes $5,000 from Michael for legal fees. Accepting the call lets you play the rescue instead.
Why is there no permanent mission marker?
The mission is triggered by a time-sensitive phone request. It is not a job that stays available indefinitely at a map icon. Keep separate manual saves if you want to preserve optional encounters.
What happens next
Return to the story missions available on the map. This family rescue is separate from Lester’s preparations for The Jewel Store Job.