wen, I know basically know nothing! I just know what's dropped/spumored/rumored. 

sunshine, I agree with you 100%. Jason and Ric totally sold their antagonistic relationship. They made it believable. This "triangle" with Liz/Nik/Rick very much mirrors the one with Cam/Spencer/Emma and, imo, is just as juvenile. I always loved seeing Jason/Ric go head-to-head, especially when it concerned Liz (even when Liz wasn't really involved it was great). With LiRic/Niz, it comes across like Liz is a prize to be won; with Liason/LiRic, there were so many more layers to it. 

I also think Nina is going to cause Sam some major pains. Which certainly won't do the character of Sam any favors, at all. All the SamFF always says how strong she is, how kick-ass, etc.; RC hasn't written her that way at all. The fact is, MS is going to act circles around KeMo, and it'll show. One last note: I really don't want LW on Y&R.