The writers can't have much in the way of spoilers when they are desperately trying to do damage control regarding their present bad and poorly rated storylines.
I think they are trying to figure out how to get themselves out of their present messes.
What they need is a solid new direction that is a new crime wave for the Salem P.D. to tackle, a new hospital crises, romance (not recycled sex fests that have been revisited ad naseum), new interesting young actor suspenseful stories that don't involved scene after scene of whining about life instead of dealing with it one way or another.
Right now there isn't anything to spoil, it's already rotten.
I could replay scenes with John in them IF he got some acting coaching. He has gotten into some VERY BAD habits in regard to his physical mannerisms. He needs some time with a private acting coach or in a workshop to improve his craft. His acting is on the skids at this time.
I loved J&M's reunion!! It was amazing. Both Drake and Dee did a great job. It's hard to believe I actually have a reason to watch again. The show still sucks but if J&M are together, I will watch.
John had an urgent need to propose to Kate while Marlena was 10 feet away. That's what his beautiful, wonderful connection to Marlena has been reduced to. It would have been so much better if he was about to propose and had the sudden urge NOT to. The story wouldn't have had to change - Marlena could have found the ring or it could have fallen out of John's pocket and there would still have been explaining to do.
I hate this reunion. This mess is about John and Kate. Marlena listening to Roman's bad advice. Reilly's sick quadrangle. This is no love story. I hate it!
Tonic, your version would have been wonderful. John, having the ring and ready to propose but something holding him back... and then turning around to see Marlena. That would have been a good reunion.