"We're setting up some things that are going to really explode, setting up relationships that are really going to blossom-or in some cases, fracture," says Co-Head Writer James Harmon Brown. "And as we get toward the end of October and into November, " adds his writing partner Barbara Esensten,"it's going to be, 'Oh My God!'"

Zach/Kendall: "Kendall is dealing with Spike's situation pretty much along the lines of denial, denial and finally kicking and screaming into acceptance," offers Brown. Hannah returns with a mysterious agenda and says Esensten, "Whatever happened that night [when she asked Zach to impregnate her] is going to affect his relationship with Kendall."

Jack/Erica : "They love each other, they are meant to be together and they know that deep down," asserts Brown. "But they will really be tested by all the things that will be going on with their children."

Annie/Ryan:"The fall with Annie is going to be the discovery of her past, who she is, which is going to challenge the Annie/Ryan relationship for some time," Brown notes.

Julia/Tad/Krystal/Adam: Says Esensten, "Just from how [Julia] reconnects with Tad, you will know where the story is going." Moving into November sweeps, the "Kathy is Kate" secret is poised to pop and will, according to Brown, affect "the Adam/Krystal relationship and the Krystal/Tad relationship."

Greenlee/Aidan: "You can tell by the way that they look at each other and depend on each other that there are feelings there," Esensten says

Amanda/JR/Ava/Jonathan/Lily/Babe/Wes: "JR is going to be involved with Ava and Amanda," Brown begins, "and trying to get his own business going, which puts him at odds with Babe, "whose involvement with newbie Wes incites JR's jealousy. "We think it's a surprisingly poignant story that's going to play for some time; It's also going to involve Lily."

Colby/Sean: "We want to establish them within the group [of teens, which expands to include Dre, Corrina, Ren]," Brown explains. "Colby is going to be part of the whole Tad/Krystal/Adam business."

It looks like a better fall! Here are my opinions about each storyline

Zack/Kendell: I like that when Hannah comes back it is going to have an effect on Zendell! I cannot wait for the answer. Did she sleep with Zack or not?

Erica/Jack: They love each other but I think they should get a divorce. I think they are better as friends but I like that Susan is getting more airtime!

Annie/Ryan: This sounds good! Whats from her past that keeps coming back to her?

Julia/Tad/Kathy/Adam/Kystal: I like that they are going on with the Kathy/Tad/Julia story. Ever scine Dixie died it never ever got brought up but thank goodness its going to be picked up. I also like the fact that its going to effect Kystal/Adam

Greenlee/Adian: LAME!

Amanda/JR/Ava/Jonathan/Lily/Babe/Wes: This sounds interesting! I like the fact that its going to effect many characters and we are getting a break from all Kendell! Also like the fact that Lily is going to be involved!

Colby/Sean: I love them and I am glad that they are getting more airtime. They are jsut so cute together!

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