This has happened to Bryan at least 2 times before. He was let go and then later on came back. You are right they don’t know what to do with him. He could have been a important part of the upcoming Maggie story, being there for her like she has been so many times with him!! Also could have been helpful to Sami when this kidnapping truth comes out. I had always hoped it would turn out that Johnny was relly Lucas’s son. DOn’t know why wirters do what they do.