Personally, I like Ric.
I also think he paid his dues regarding Carly and the panic room.
He lost Elizabeth.
He's never gotten over losing her.

Ric is the only formidable foe for Jason.

Do I think she should be with him?
No.
She should be with Jason.
Period.

I am absolutely against Nik/Liz.

I think it depends on which Jason returns.
He will respect her choices.
He always has in the past.
However, he may not like the choice.

He really has no room to talk.
Sam, Sam and Sam.

Of course, he would have never gone back to her after what she did to Liz and the kids.

Jason realized that AJ was wronged regarding Mickey.
He went to his grave and apologized.
There would have always been tension.
However, at the end of the day, they would have come together in some fashion after Edward's death.

Clearly, Sam and Silas are headed for some trouble.
So, it is entirely possible we could get more faux Jason.
My wishful thinking is that we get the real Jason back.
The Jason who would rather be alone if he couldn't be with Liz.
Of course, I want to see the Liason love story.
So, I am open to a recast.
I want to see the chase.
Jason finally convincing her it will be different this time.
Jerry could have switched Jason out in Mexico.
Robin thaws him out and fills him in on what has happened since his deep freeze.
I would also like Jake to be alive.