In this story Michael will be 17 and will be much darker. He'll be more like Jason was when he woke up from the coma, but more in control of his emotions.
Michael will still be distant towards Carly and will have a bond with Claudia that might turn romantic or I might make a whole new character such a a Zachara cousin that will feed Michaels new darkness after waking up from his coma.
Enjoy!