Frankly, I would rather Elizabeth not follow old patterns this time.
We have seen this pattern play out multiple times.
She knows Nik/Britt are not done.
So, date Ric but be about Ric.
I want the relationship to end due to something organic not because Ric goes crazy or she sleeps with someone else. I want to see her realize what her heart is telling her.
Or, in this case, what it isn't telling her.

Jason returns with a lot on his plate.
A wife and son.
Last, we saw him, he was all about them.

Of course, his wife, ridiculously can do no wrong; is a great mother and in love with a doctor.
I have always felt Sam and the character depiction was very important to Jason and Liz and their relationship. Similar, to Carly. So, the fact, that Carly and Sam are not being portrayed as they should hurts the story. The end result being Liason together despite the obstacles. I am hopeful that Jason and Liz will be together in the end. At this point, I want the real Jason to return and be mad as hell.
He returns to claim the life and love he has always wanted.
Of course, Liz will be hesitant where Jason is concerned most of all.

Sam/Silas angst has been established with Nina.
Regardless, of the length of her stay.
Sam will be ripe for her Jason to return.

Edited 3 times by sunshine 05/20/14 5:36 PM.