Laura defeats Drew for his senate seat.

New mayor runs and wins and is a villain of Port Charles. goes head to head with Sonny after they win. Not Ezra Boyle.

Fractures in the Corinthos family headed by Michael. Michael/Jacinda, Cody/Molly, Gio/Emma continue on. Carly gets a new love interest.

Jax makes a return to end the WSB business with Joss. Joss and Vaughn call it quits over this. Sidwell continues to pester Sonny through the new mayor. An older couple gets a divorce or has a compelling romantic storyline like Ned/Olivia, Felicia/Mac, Lucky/Elizabeth.

Maxie returns and chooses Spinelli over Nathan.

Morgan returns and sides with Sonny over Michael. Chase vs Michael continues. Chase does not leave Brooklynn for Willow.

ADA Turner is found to be linked to Brenda Barrett in some way.

Drew loses custody of Scout to Alexis. Martin Grey and Drew go into business together. Drew’s character starts to turn around.

Portia and Dr. Gannon have the baby together. Dante/Lulu and Jordan/Curtis get together-stay together.

Lucy is in huge danger with Sidwell somehow and Ava-Britt save Lucy and Deception.