Lucas, Sami, and EJ.
EJ and Sami grow closer while learning more about Santo and Colleen.
Sami is faced with the choice of either saving her marriage or ending the vendetta.
Sami ultimately asks Lucas for an annulment in order to marry EJ and thus end the vendetta.
Sami gives birth to twins in October.
Lucas cuts ties with his mother and changes his last name to Horton.
A shooting takes place at Sami and EJ's wedding in November.
The DiMeras
The vendetta origin is revealed.
Bo enlists the help of the Bradys, along with Tony and Anna, in a plot to trap Andre.
Roman hovers near death after saving Kate. Maybe there is hope for "Kaman" fans?
Steve takes Stefano hostage.
Stefano reveals an astonishing secret about the past to Grandpa Shawn.
Two DiMeras will die: One in September and the other in October.
Update:Soap Opera Weekly has confirmed that Jim Lunsford (Benjy) is out. Benji will fall victim to Andre's revenge.
Shawn, Belle, and Philip
Shawn decides to be a cop, much to Belle's dismay.
Philip and Belle grow closer while searching for Tyler, A.K.A. Pocket.
Belle goes back to nursing school at Salem University.
Chloe comes back to Salem before Shawn and Belle's upcoming nuptials.
Bo and Hope keep Belle's secret and try to keep her faithful to Shawn.
Steve and Kayla
Steve and Kayla fear the worst when Pocket has a serious health crisis.
Steve and Kayla are devastated when Social Services takes baby Pocket away from them.
Touch the Sky Crew
Jeremy puts Max and Stephanie in harm's way when he attempts to follow the straight path.
Jeremy is forced to go on the run.
Jett confesses his love for Chelsea after he is shot by Rawlings.
Nick and Chelsea are over for good when he agrees to care for China Lee's sons.
Stephanie and Chelsea rush a sorority at Salem University.
Adrienne gives Max a job bartending at the Cheatin' Heart.
Chelsea and Stephanie decide to organize a bachelor auction.
A serial rapist is on the loose, with Ford Decker as the prime suspect. Billie will be involved in this storyline.
Wedding Bells
A wedding takes place in November. Will it be Shawn and Belle, Philip and Belle, Lucas and Sami, or EJ and Sami?
John/Marlena
John becomes the victim of a hit and run accident when he is hit by a car. A funeral will take place. Whether or not John is really "dead" remains to be seen. Remember this is DAYS we are talking about here, where people come back from the dead more often than not.
Marlena will supposedly have a major story in December.
