I'm hopeful to see more character growth this time around. It was starting when she left the show last time. She and Rafe never did it for me...but, I'd be open to a pairing again to see how it goes. Although, I don't really mind the Hope/Rafe pairing and him being a role model for Ciara. He's good at raising other people's children...in most cases he does better than the actual parent. Haha! And, what I REALLLLLLY hope doesn't happen is the continuation of the feud with Kate. I do NOT need another excuse for Kate to hog the screen. What is the writer's obsession with her character??? Overall, looking forward to return.