Fighting For Love (Read 19,428 times)

[mae00]

awww. Wonder where Steve will end up on Bo's bike.

Hmm. Wonder what Hope has to say to both Jen & Aiden.

[Kpatch]

I was hoping Bo would ask Aiden to look after Hope and Ciara. I hope that's how it ends up. Thank you for the chapter.

[fluffysmom]

Hope needs to grieve before Aiden returns to her life as anything more than a friend.

I like the vision of Steve preparing to ride Bo's motorcycle.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 69

BRADY HOME
It is now a few weeks after Bo's funeral. Hope walked into the front door, grabbed a suitcase at the foot of the stairs and stopped.
HOPE: Come on, Ciara. Last suitcase is going in the car!
Hope took the suitcase out to her car and then walked back in. By the time she had, Ciara had walked down the stairs carrying her own suitcase.
CIARA: Mom, how come I can't come with you for the whole trip.
HOPE: Sweetheart, I wish you could. You know I wish you could. But, you have to go to school. You've already missed enough of it as it is.
CIARA: But, I want to be with you!
HOPE: I know. I know you do.
Hope and Ciara hugged.
HOPE: I know it's been hard these last couple of weeks.
CIARA: It has been for all of us.
HOPE: Yes, it has. But, Shawn and Chelsea and Aiden and Jen will take good care of you.
CIARA: I know they will. I'm not worried about that. I'm worried about you.
HOPE: Honey, you don't have to worry about me. I'll be okay.
CIARA: Promise?
HOPE: Of course I promise.
They hugged again.
HOPE: Hey, we're gonna have fun this weekend. Then, Uncle Steve is gonna pick you up. And, besides, I'll only be gone for a few weeks.
CIARA: But, you'll call me every day, right?
HOPE: Of course.
CIARA: Okay. I love you, mom.
HOPE: I love you too, Ciara. Now, come on. Let's go.
Ciara put her suitcase in the car, then she and Hope drove off.

SALEM COUNTY JAIL
André sat in his prison cell, meditating. He heard a clang on the metal bars of his cell door, and opened his eyes to see Officer Beck, still wearing his sunglasses and cap although he was inside, slide a tray of food into his cell. André stood, walked over, and examined the plate.
ANDRE: Is this it? This is the best you can do?
Officer Beck said nothing.
ANDRE: Oh, don't try to give me that tough guy act. You think this is my first time in prison?
Officer Beck continued to be stony faced. He gazed at André through his sunglasses.
ANDRE: I don't even really belong in here, you know.
BECK: Hey, pal, shut up.
André dropped the tray on the ground, and got as close as he could to Officer Beck's face.
ANDRE: Excuse me? What did you just say?
The two glared at each other.
ANDRE: You do not speak to me like that. Do you have any idea who I am?
BECK: Actually, I do.
André recognized the voice the second time Officer Beck spoke. He thought he was just imagining things the first time, but this time, he definitely heard that familiar voice. Officer Beck took off his cap and sunglasses to reveal his true identity.
ANDRE: Bart?
Indeed, it was Bart. He put a finger up to his mouth.
BART: Ssh. Don't say another word.
Bart got a little bit closer.
BART (whispering): Look, Mr. D., I'm sorry that I had to do that, but I didn't want these suits getting suspicious, you know what I mean? Anway, don't worry about a thing. Old Bart'll have you outta here in no time.
André grinned and patted Bart on the cheek.

The End...for now.

[Kpatch]

Bart! I love Bart. Great ending. Great story all around. Great lead-in to what I hope is a new beginning.

You outdid yourself with this story, Andre. Thank you for taking so many wrongs and making them the way they should have been.

[heroicmuse]

This was an amazing story André DiMera! What a great cliffhanger in case you do a sequel. (Which I hope you do.)

I'm glad Aiden and Jen will be taking care of Hope. What a great ending!

[André DiMera]

CAST (in order of first appearance):

Peter Reckell as BO BRADY
Peggy McKay as CAROLINE BRADY
Daniel Cosgrove as AIDEN JENNINGS
Kristian Alfonso as HOPE WILLIAMS BRADY
Josh Taylor as ROMAN BRADY
Sal Stowers as LANI PRICE
Julian Barnes as HAROLD THE BUTLER
Thaao Penghlis as ANDRE DIMERA
Joseph Mascolo as STEFANO DIMERA
Billy Flynn as CHAD DIMERA
Casey Moss as J.J. DEVERAUX
Shawn Christian as DR. DANIEL JONAS
Vivian Jovanni as CIARA BRADY
Jonathan McClendon as CHASE JENNINGS
Jason Cook as SHAWN-DOUGLAS BRADY
Kirsten Storms as BELLE BRADY
Olivia Rose Keegan as CLAIRE BRADY
Alexander Bruszt as DR. FYNN THOMPSON
Robert Scott Wilson as BEN WESTON
Rachel Melvin as CHELSEA BRADY
Mary Beth Evans as KAYLA JOHNSON
Darin Brooks as MAX BRADY
William Utay as DR. WILHELM ROLF
True O'Brien as PAIGE LARSON
Chandler Massey as WILL HORTON
Galen Gering as RAFE HERNANDEZ
Steve Blackwood as BART BEIDERBECKE/OFFICER BECK
Stephen Nichols as STEVE JOHNSON
James Lastovic as JOEY JOHNSON
Wally Kurth as JUSTIN KIRIAKIS
Benedict Cumberbatch as ANDREW DONOVAN
Patsy Pease as KIMBERLY DONOVAN
Charles Shaughnessy as SHANE DONOVAN
Billy Warlock as FRANKIE BRADY
Bryan Datillo as LUCAS HORTON
Lisa Rinna as BILLIE REED
John Aniston as VICTOR KIRIAKIS
Freddie Smith as SONNY KIRIAKIS
Kyler Pettis as THEO CARVER
Alison Sweeney as SAMI BRADY
Rick Hearst as SCOTTY BANNING
Susan Seaforth Hayes as JULIE WILLIAMS
Kate Mansi as ABBY DEVERAUX
Jen Lilley as THERESA DONOVAN
Patricia Richardson as ADDIE HORTON
Mitchell Ryan as DR. TOMMY HORTON
Bill Hayes as DOUG WILLIAMS
Shelley Hennig as STEPHANIE JOHNSON
Suzanne Rogers as MAGGIE KIRIKAIS
Molly Burnett as MELANIE JONAS
Larry Poindexter as FATHER LOUIS
Stock footage of Garrett and Spencer Gray as Zack Brady, and Frank Parker as Shawn Brady is used.

Written by André DiMera

Scripted by André DiMera

Inspired by conversations with various members on MyHourglass Forums

MUSIC (in order of appearance):

"Beautiful (Acoustic Version)" by Julian Lennon. Performed by Casey Moss.
"Wish You Were Here" by Pink Floyd. Performed by Casey Moss and Olivia Rose Keegan.
"Changes" by David Bowie. Performed by Casey Moss and Olivia Rose Keegan.
"Ride of the Valkyries" by Richard Wagner.
"A Christmas to Remember" by Amy Grant. Performed by Casey Moss and Olivia Rose Keegan.
"Auld Lang Syne" by Robert Burns. Performed by Bill Hayes, Casey Moss and Olivia Rose Keegan.
"The Planets, Op. 32: II. Venus, the Bringer of Peace" by Gustav Holst
"Bridal Chorus" by Richard Wagner
"{God Must Have Spent) A Little More Time on You" by Alabama feat. *NSYNC. Performed by Casey Moss and Olivia Rose Keegan.
"I Could Not Ask for More" by Sara Evans. Performed by Casey Moss and Olivia Rose Keegan.
"Careless Whisper" by Wham! Performed by Casey Moss and Olivia Rose Keegan
"On Eagle's Wings" by Michael Joncas. Performed by the Cast of Days of Our Lives.
"Here I Am, Lord" by Dan Schutte. Performed by the Cast of Days of Our Lives.
"Amazing Grace" by John Newton. Performed by the Cast of Days of Our Lives.

This story is fictional. Any resemblance to persons living, dead or undead is purely coincidental.

FIGHTING FOR LOVE
A MyHourglass Production

[mae00]

WHAT?!?!?!?!? I sure hope that's a lead in to your next story!! If not, I would think that this would be considered cruel and unusual punishment! LOL

Great story Andre. I wish that this is how it really would have played out on screen.

[fluffysmom]

What a perfect ending André DiMera. I hope to see more of Bart and Andre soon.

Thanks for sharing this amazing story with us.

[gapeach]

Amazing Grace was the PERFECT song for everyone to sing! Thank you for giving Bo the send off he deserved

[André DiMera]

Epilogue

Well, dear readers, this is where our story comes to an end. I have so loved writing the story, posting it, and reading your comments every day! When I set out to write this story, I had no idea of how long it would take, or that it would turn into what it did. All I knew was that I wanted to write the wrongs done to a number of characters, namely Bo and Aiden, but also Shawn and Belle. I often talk of such things as parallel universes, both in real life and on the forum. Well, I consider this story to be set in a parallel universe to that of the show. A world where Shawn and Belle are still a family with Claire and are happy together. A world where J.J. and Paige are together again. A world where Aiden is not villifed, but is redeemed. A world where Bo and Hope were happily reunited, even though it wasn't easy, and there were several bumps along the way. And although the ending, with Bo's death was sad, it is my hope that it was a more fitting end to such a great character than what little he received on the show. And no, Bo will not be appearing as a vengeful ghost at any point in the future. As I should hope the scene in the meadow at Bo's funeral showed, Bo has found peace, and has joined Zack and Shawn Sr. in Heaven. Thank you all so much for all of your kind comments and encouraging words. I feel as though this was my 50th anniversary story, even though it came months after the 50th anniversary occurred.
And now, onto what's next. I have two stories in the dock at the moment. The second will be a sequel to this story. I can't really say much about it at the moment. However, I can say that you can all look forward to more returning characters, as well as some brand new villains who shall make things interesting for the citizens of Salem. But, that's my second upcoming story. I'm not really sure when it will be released, but it will be interesting once it is.
As for the first upcoming story, we go back to the future (if you'll pardon my pun). Yes, the next story from me is another part of the Sydney/Ceri saga. I don't wish to say too much about it at the moment, as I don't want to give too much away. However, I will say that the bulk of the story will take place outside of Salem, and that it will be a relatively lighthearted story. I shall be positng previews for it tomorrow, with the story officially beginning on Monday.
Once again, thank you all so much for everything. From reading to commenting to encouraging me. You guys are the greatest!

[fluffysmom]

Thanks for the previews of your new stories André DiMera and for giving your thoughts about Fighting for Love. I'm looking forward to your upcoming stories.

[heroicmuse]

Thanks André DiMera! I really enjoyed this story and I can't wait for the Sydney/Ceri story. You did a great job of correcting a ton of wrongs that were done on the real show.

[Kpatch]

Thanks for explaining your motivation André DiMera. I always enjoy learning about the story behind the story. Thank you also for the info about what's next. Looking forward to it, especially the sequel to Fighting for Love!

[billiereed]

I just started reading this but I am already loving it. A lot. I don't know how you write so many characters without getting confused but you manage it well! Great job!