Marlena will be sent on an epic journey and discover something about the past which will bring down the DiMera empire and forever change the Brady family.
The long withstanding DiMera/Brady vendetta will play out in Ireland and finally come to a surprise ending, with amazing revelations.
After the vendetta story wraps up, Bo, Hope, Steve, Kayla, Marlena, Shawn, Belle, Philip, and Chloe will launch into a new adventure, which will last through February.
John is indeed alive and has amnesia. He will become involved in a front-burner storyline with Bo, Hope, Steve, Kayla, and of course Marlena.
One core character will die, wheras another one will be seriously affected. A ticking clock will be involved.
Lucas will do time for two or three months.
EJ and Sami will grow closer during Lucas's absence.
EJ will become a different man and make an attempt to be a better man for Sami.
Shawn and Belle will have happiness for the time being.
Tension will rise between Philip and Chloe.
The big question is "Where is Brady?"
A mysterious character will enter the lives of Shawn, Belle, Philip, and Chloe.
Chelsea and Stephanie will be at odds when one of them takes an internship with Tony and the other takes one with Anna.
Tony and Anna will return and have a better storyline than they did in 2007.
Lexie will return and become chief of staff at University Hospital. Let's hope no-one blackmails her this time!
A new character will come into the fold and create conflict and tension for one of the beloved couples.
