The Melaswen Paradox (Read 293,868 times)

[André DiMera]

Chapter 679

WALKER BROS. - LINCOLNSHIRE, ILLINOIS
The next morning, Chloe and Kinsey were having breakfast.
KINSEY: These pancakes are really good!
CHLOE: I know! I found this place my first night in town.
KINSEY: Good find.
CHLOE: Thanks.
KINSEY: So...what now? As in, like, after we finish eating?
CHLOE: Well, that all depends on what you want to do. If you want to go back to Salem immediately, you can. Or, since I have a day or two before my performances begin, you could hang out for a day. As long as you don’t mind sitting through a final dress rehearsal tonight.
KINSEY; Would I be able to?
CHLOE: Yep. The director told us that we’re allowed to invite family or close friends, and you’re a close friend.
KINSEY: Aw! Thank you! I’d love to stay!
CHLOE: Good.
KINSEY: I just find it kinda odd that you’re doing a musical. I thought you were an opera singer.
CHLOE: Oh, I am. But there are some operatic parts to this musical.
KINSEY: Ooh! So, what is it?
CHLOE: Chess.
KINSEY: Chess? Never heard of it.
CHLOE: You like ABBA?
KINSEY: Who doesn’t?
CHLOE: Then, you’ll like this one. It was written by the two guys from ABBA.
KINSEY: Sounds cool! You’re the lead, right? I mean, of course you’re the lead.
CHLOE: I am one of the leads. There are three. Myself and two guys.
KINSEY: Well, I’m very excited for you!
CHLOE: Thanks. So, how are you doing since last night?
KINSEY: I’m okay. Thanks again for talking to me.
CHLOE: Anytime, hon.

ALAMAIN MANSION
Trix opened the door and walked in, pulling a suitcase behind her.
TRIX: Hullo? I’m home.
Nicholas walked down the stairs.
NICHOLAS: Welcome back.
TRIX: Hey, Dad.
Nicholas and Trix hugged.
NICHOLAS: How’s Salem U?
TRIX: It’s pretty awesome! I’m enjoying it so far!
NICHOLAS: That’s good. And how is Ciara?
TRIX: Yeah, she’s alright. Getting there.
Nicholas nodded.
TRIX: So, what about you? What’s going on ‘round here? Where’s Gran?
NICHOLAS: Come on in, I’ll explain.
TRIX: Okay, then…
Trix followed Nicholas into the living room and both took a seat.
NICHOLAS: Your grandmother moved out, right before the wedding.
TRIX: Right. Well, I knew she wasn’t best pleased with what you were doing, even though we all hate what Cassie did to you.
NICHOLAS: That...there is a lot more to the story than just that.
TRIX: How d’you mean?
NICHOLAS: That’s a story for another time. For now, let’s just say that your grandmother is staying with her friend, Jennifer.
TRIX: Alright.
NICHOLAS: And there’s something else you should know.
TRIX: What’s that, then?
NICHOLAS: Well, it concerns your-
LAWRENCE: Nicholas, we need to talk.
Lawrence walked down the stairs. Nicholas and Trix looked over.
TRIX: What...Grandad?
LAWRENCE: Why, hello, Beatrix.
TRIX: But...I...well, no offense, but I thought you were-
LAWRENCE: Dead? Yes, I’m aware. A common mistake here in Salem. As you can see, I am very much alive. And it is so good to see you again.

[heroicmuse]

Well, so much for Nicholas breaking the news gently. LOL at Lawrence though. "A common mistake" I wonder how Trix will take this.

Oooh Chess should be good. I'm glad to see Kinsey and Chloe getting along. Kinsey needs a friend to keep her on the straight and narrow.

Great chapter André DiMera.

[tghca]

Trix having to find out her grandfather Nicholas is alive...I wonder if Trix knows well enough about her grandfather to stay away from him? Lawrence will try to corrupt her

Kinsey and Chloe have quite the friendship which is surprising given how much older Chloe is than Kinsey

[Kpatch]

I'm excited that Chloe is appearing in Chess!

I know Lincolnshire!

[André DiMera]

Chapter 680

SALEM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
The weekly morning staff meeting was wrapping up.
KAYLA: ...so those will be posted after the Easter holiday weekend. One final note, we have a new addition, or rather a returning addition to the Cardiology department. Dr. Sandy Horton returns to us after a long stint at Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City, California. So, that is another Dr. Horton on our staff. Welcome back.
A few people clapped. Lily and Tommy glanced at each other.
SANDY: Thank you. I’m glad to be back.
KAYLA: Are there any more items to discuss?
Kayla looked around the room. No one said anything.
KAYLA: Very well, then I motion to end this meeting.
SCOTTY: I second that motion.
DANIEL: I third it.
KAYLA: Motion carried. This meeting is adjourned. Have a good holiday weekend, everyone.
Several people began to shuffle out of the room.
LILY: Well, I have to go. It’s time for one of my patient’s therapy sessions.
TOMMY: Have a good day. I’ll see you tonight.
Lily nodded, then walked out. Tommy walked over to Sandy.
TOMMY: I had thought Lily had told me that you were here.
SANDY: Well, as you can see, she’s right.
Tommy nodded.
TOMMY: I hope you’re doing this for the right reasons, Sandy.
SANDY: Come on, Dad, you know that I’ve always been enthusiastic about cardiology.
TOMMY: That’s not what I mean, and you know it.
SANDY: I do. And I can’t help it if you and Lillian don’t believe that I’m doing this for pure reasons. Think what you want.
Tommy shook his head as he watched Sandy walk out.

BRADY PUB
Sami was sitting in one of the booths, typing on her laptop. Her phone rang and she answered.
SAMI: Hello? Hello?
Sami couldn’t hear anything on the other end of the line. Then, she heard someone breathing heavily.
SAMI: Who’s this? Who’s calling? Look, if this is some kind of stupid prank, I’m really not in the mood. So, screw you.
Sami hung up her phone and shook her head. A few minutes later, the door opened, she casually glanced up to see who walked in, then went back to her typing. She stopped and looked up again.
SAMI (thinking): What the hell? Is that…?
Sami pulled out her cell phone and dialled a number.

WILL & SONNY’S APARTMENT
Will had just finished telling Sonny about his encounter the other day.
SONNY: Mia McCormick?
WILL: Yeah, the one I told you about. The one I dated back in high school before I was ready to admit who I really was. Before I even really knew myself what I really was.
SONNY: Wow. She really as bad as you and Chad make her out to be?
WILL: Yeah. She tried to play us off one another, tried to ruin our friendship, and my friendship with Gabi.
SONNY: Thank God she didn’t succeed.
Will nodded.
WILL: And she’s not gonna succeed this time.
SONNY: That’s for sure. We’ve come too far to let some person one of us was with back in high school come between us.
WILL: Exactly. If Mia thinks she’s gonna come between us or Chad or anyone else, she’s got another thing coming to her.
Will’s phone rang.
WILL: One sec.
Will picked up his phone.
WILL: Hello?

BRADY PUB
SAMI: Tell me that I did not just see the person I think I saw.

ALAMAIN MANSION
TRIX: Right...well...sorry, I don’t really know what to say.
LAWRENCE: That’s quite alright. It’s been rather a shock to a lot of people around here.
TRIX (thinking): Makes sense now why Gran hasn’t moved back in yet.
NICHOLAS: Still, it’s good to have you home. It’s good to have both of you home.
TRIX: Yeah. I’m...just gonna go unpack my things.
NICHOLAS: All right. Your room is all ready for you. Aunt Viv made sure the servants kept it the way you like it.
TRIX: Cheers. Good to see you, Dad. Grandad.
Trix walked up the stairs.
LAWRENCE: Well, that was certainly a nice surprise.
NICHOLAS: Yes. You’ll have to excuse Trix, it’s just...well, I’m sure by now you know how things look.
LAWRENCE: I am well aware that my return is a shock to many people, yes. And I’m certain that that is the reason for Beatrix seeming nervous just now.
NICHOLAS: Exactly.
LAWRENCE: Add to that the fact that the last time she saw me she was five years old...well, it’s been a long time. A lot has changed.
NICHOLAS: Indeed they have. Anyway, you said that we needed to talk about something?
LAWRENCE: I did. Follow me.
Nicholas followed Lawrence up to his study.
NICHOLAS: What’s going on? What’s this all about?
LAWRENCE: It is about that von Amburg woman that was here a few days ago.
NICHOLAS: Greta? What does she have to do with anything?
LAWRENCE: More than you would think.
NICHOLAS: What’s that supposed to mean?
LAWRENCE: I wasn’t entirely truthful with you when you asked if anything that she said was true.
NICHOLAS: How do you mean?

DIMERA MANSION
Abby was, once again, looking over the book. Chad walked down the stairs.
CHAD: Morning.
ABBY: Good morning.
Chad and Abby kissed.
CHAD: Everything good with dropping Thomas off at daycare?
ABBY: Yep, just as good as always. How’d the phone call go?
CHAD: Great. Tony and I are working on a deal with the office in China and it looks like it’s close to being complete.
ABBY: Well, that’s good.
CHAD: So, you still looking over at the book?
ABBY: Yeah. I find it really interesting.
CHAD: So do I. Have you found out anything about that picture on the inside front cover?
ABBY: Not exactly. I have a suspicion about it, but I don’t know if I’m right for sure or not. Thomas has a check up after daycare today, so I’m gonna ask Aunt Kayla about that then.
CHAD: Makes sense. Just for kicks, what’s your suspicion?

[tghca]

I think the mystery voice Sami heard...the mystery person she thought she saw...obviously is a person who we believe to be dead...I think EJ is alive and if EJ is alive, Sami's one true love is back from the dead which means Lucas is the odd man out because EJ is back and I know Sami is gonna want to reunite with him

Sandy is clearly in this job for the wrong reasons

Lawrence won't tell Nicholas the truth...just another stall tactic

[heroicmuse]

Sandy better watch out. Tommy has her number.

I wonder who Sami saw and what that call was about. If it is EJ, he'd better not even try to come between her and Lucas or he will wish he was dead. LOL

I'm curious about what Lawrence will say now and what Abby suspects about the photo.

Great chapter André DiMera.

[tghca]

At least I hope EJ is alive much like Lawrence is right now because that serum of Rolf's could bring back anyone virtually

[mae00]

I think Sami saw Mia and was calling Will. For the phone call, I thought at first it was EJ, now I'm wondering if it's Mia trying to play mind games with her. Either way, Sami will not take it lightly. Someone will reap the wrath of Sami Brady.

Sandy is so obvious. It might be in everyone's best interest if Tommy and Lily have a talk with Kayla, just in case.

I don't think Lawrence will be completely truthful about Greta. And I'm curious to how much Trix knows about Carly and Lawrence since she pieced it together why Carly hasn't moved back in.

[Kpatch]

Uh oh. Who's calling Sami?

I hope Sandy's motives are pure.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 681

SIDE-BY-SIDE: BRADY PUB/WILL & SONNY’S APARTMENT
Sami stood outside the Brady Pub.
WILL: Good to hear from you, too, Mom.
SAMI: Look, just tell me that I’m wrong. Tell me that she’s not back.
WILL: Ah. So, you’ve seen Mia as well, then. Has she said anything?
SAMI: No, thank God! And if she did try to say anything, I’d give her a piece of my mind, after what she tried to do to you and Chad.
WILL: Look, just don’t do anything yet, okay? Don’t confront her or anything.
SAMI: I’m not going to as long as she doesn’t. Though I don’t know why you’d care if I did.

ALAMAIN MANSION
LAWRENCE: I may have been a little, let’s just say less than truthful when you asked me that earlier.
NICHOLAS: So you said. How about the truth this time?
LAWRENCE: Well, you can’t exactly blame me. Son, you know that my memory is not what it used to be ever since I was brought back. However, after thinking about it and seeing her in person, I seem to recall that I did, on one occasion, have relations with Gina von Amburg.
NICHOLAS: Did you?
LAWRENCE: It was a long time ago and it meant nothing. Your mother had left me, I was going through a bad patch, it was over almost as soon as it began.
NICHOLAS: So, what does all this mean?
LAWRENCE: It means that there is a miniscule chance that Greta might be right. I’ve no idea if she actually is mine or not, and I wouldn’t go putting much stock in any test she had performed. As I told you, madness runs in the von Amburg family.
NICHOLAS: But there is a chance, then?
LAWRENCE: I’m afraid so, yes.

DIMERA MANSION
ABBY: First of all, I don’t think that this is really a book. At least, not in the sense that it’s fictional. I’ve read the first few pages, and it’s more like a diary.
CHAD: A diary?
Abby nodded.
ABBY: And it’s not Aunt Kayla’s. The writing definitely doesn’t match hers. More than that, though, this diary is old. Like, really old.
CHAD: How old are we talking here?
ABBY: Based on some of the language the writer of the diary uses, I’d say the Civil War, probably.
CHAD: So, what’s a Civil War diary doing in an attic in Salem? You did say it was in the attic that you found it, right?
ABBY: Yeah. I was helping Mom do some spring cleaning and I stumbled upon this. As for what it’s doing here, your guess is as good as mine.
CHAD: Any idea whose diary it is?
ABBY: Yep. There’s an inscription on the second page.
Abby showed the diary to Chad.
CHAD: So, who are they?
ABBY: No idea. Like I said, I need to ask Aunt Kayla about this, but I’m not even really sure that it’s her and Uncle Steve in this picture. I think it’s the woman who wrote this diary and the man who she dedicated it to.
CHAD: Can I see it again?
ABBY: Sure.
Abby handed the diary to Chad, who looked at the picture on the inside front cover, then flipped back to the second page.
CHAD: “To my darling Gideon. Love, Emily.”
ABBY: Now we just need to figure out who Emily and Gideon are.

[heroicmuse]

Ooh yes! Emily and Gideon. I forgot about them. This should be interesting!

Lawrence is still not telling the whole truth, I see.

So it was Mia that Sami saw. Will is right -- she needs to not confront her. That will make things worse. Besides, I have a feeling that Will has some sort of plan. Wonder what it is.

Great chapter André DiMera. Will there be previews?

[tghca]

I was hoping that it was EJ because it would have made for a great cliffhanger but the fact that it was Mia...I admit it just didn't have the impact that I thought that it would because with her seeing Mia I'm like who cares but if it was EJ then it would have made it all the more exciting

Lawrence knows that he's the father

[André DiMera]

Thanks for reading and commenting, everyone!

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Next week...

Abby tries to find out about the mystery Civil War couple.
ABBY: Do you know of Emily and Gideon?

Meanwhile Sami has a mystery of her own to work on.
SAMI: Who the hell are you?

Plus, Jade makes an attempt at reaching out.
JADE: I just wanna talk.

And Ciara gets an update on her diagnosis.
CIARA: What does that mean?

All this and more next week on THE MELASWEN PARADOX!

[heroicmuse]

Ooh this all sounds great! I can't wait to see Abby learn more about Emily and Gideon and for Sami to investigate who is calling her. I want to see who Jade is reaching out too and I hope Ciara doesn't have bad news.

Thanks for the great previews André DiMera!