The Autumn Effect (Read 13,456 times)

[André DiMera]

Chapter 9

SALEM PLACE
CLAIRE: Well, what do you think?
CIARA: Claire, I'd love to, but...
CLAIRE: But what?
CIARA: I have school. I'm a senior in high school. I can't leave now. And, you probably don't want to have to wait a whole year just for me.
CLAIRE: I would, though. You're my aunt and my best friend. Of course I would wait for you.
CIARA: Well, there is one what that I can think of to make the wait shorter.
CLAIRE: What is it?
CIARA: At the end of this semester, I'll have enough credits to graduate. And, if I were to get the okay for it from my parents and teachers, I could potentially graduate in December. And then, you'd only have to wait until after Christmas to go on the trip.
CLAIRE: So, you'll come?
CIARA: If you're cool with waiting for another four months and my parents are okay with it, sure.
CLAIRE: Ciara, I told you, I would wait for you no matter how long it took! I am super excited now! This is gonna be great! You and me on a roadtrip across America!

SALEM COUNTY JAIL
JEREMY: What cover?
BO: Remember when I said we hadn't heard from you in years? Well, I lied. The truth is, at the time of his death, Roman was investigating a string of internet scams offering free use of a new banking system. All the person had to do was put in their name, address, credit card and phone number. But then, the leader of this group would hack into their bank accounts. And guess who Roman tracked down when he was searching for the leader of this little scam?
Jeremy gulped. Mike turned to his son.
MIKE: Anything you wanna tell us, son?

DIMERA MANSION
The phone rang. André entered the room and picked it up.
ANDRE: Hello?
Pause.
ANDRE: I was wondering where you had gotten to.
Pause.
ANDRE: I did not authorize this leave of absence.
Pause.
ANDRE: Oh, yes. Of course.
Pause.
ANDRE: Well, then I'll be seeing you just in time for Roman's funeral.
Pause.
ANDRE: Excellent. I'll see you then.
André put the phone down and chuckled.
ANDRE: As soon as my current favorite pawn gets back, things will be back to business as usual around here. But until then, I think that the master shall have some fun.
André went into a different room, went over to a sword on a shelf, picked it up, and unsheathed it. He chuckled again.
ANDRE: They're never going to know what hit them.

[MrsM]

Very interesting....

[fluffysmom]

I can hardly wait to see what Andre is up to. I can't see Bo and Hope trying to stop their daughter from an adventure with their granddaughter.

[sportsgirl]

What is Andre up to? Who is coming to town?

[André DiMera]

Due to various technical difficulties and other things, today's chapter of "The Autumn Effect" will air later today, most likely in the afternoon.

[fluffysmom]

Thanks for letting us know Andre. I hope you get your technical issues resolved.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 10

POLICE STATION
It is a new day in Salem. Bo was on the phone investigating certain leads. Shane and Jeannie were looking over some paperwork. Mike stepped out to talk on his cell phone.
MIKE: Yeah, I know you're busy.
Pause.
MIKE: Can't you get some of the others to do it for a few days?
Pause.
MIKE: No, it's not just about Roman's funeral. If it were just that, I'd be fine by myself.
Pause.
MIKE: It's Jeremy. He's been arrested. Again. Only this time, it looks like he could be in serious trouble. Again. And I'm gonna really need you to come back to Salem for a couple of days.
Pause.
MIKE: Okay. I'll see you in a few days.
Pause.
MIKE: You too. Bye.

DIMERA MANSION
André was, once again, pacing the living room of the Mansion.
ANDRE: Come on. Where are you?
There was a knock at the door. André opened it to reveal Cassie. The two shared an awkward hug.
CASSIE: Tony?
ANDRE: Hello, Cassie. Come in.
Cassie walked into the living room. André shut the door behind them. He then poured himself a drink.
ANDRE: Would you like a drink?
CASSIE: Sure.
André poured another drink. Only this time, when Cassie wasn't looking, he slipped a pill into it. As soon as the pill dissolved, he turned around and handed Cassie the drink.
CASSIE: I'm a little surprised to see you.
ANDRE: Really? Why's that?
CASSIE: I'd heard several years ago that you died in an accident on the Salem Pier.
ANDRE: Well, as you can see, my dear, I am very much alive. So, darling, what are you doing back in Salem?
Cassie took a big drink.
CASSIE: I thought you would have heard by now.
ANDRE: Heard what?
CASSIE: Roman...my dad was murdered about a week ago.
Cassie downed the rest of her drink.
ANDRE: Oh, I'm so sorry.
André and Cassie shared another hug. Cassie's eyes went dark.
ANDRE: I'm assuming you know what happens now?
Cassie refilled her drink and chuckled a dark, evil chuckle.
CASSIE: Of course. But, who do I frame this time?
ANDRE: We'll worry about that later, my dear. For now, I wish to celebrate having my favorite pawn back.
André and Cassie both chuckled, then they clinked their glasses together.

[MrsM]

Now this makes Cassie interesting.

[sportsgirl]

May 25, 2012 11:48:56 GMT -5 MrsM said:

Now this makes Cassie interesting.

I agree... i could never stand Cassie before.

[fluffysmom]

Interesting development. Look out Salem.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 11

POLICE STATION
Shane, Bo, Jeannie, and J.T. were sitting in Bo's office.
J.T.: I'm not sure about this one, Bo.
BO: Look, she's the best interrogator we have.
SHANE: From what I've seen, she's also completely insane. She has been ever since that incident where she found out that your nephew is gay.
BO: I will admit that her methods are a little bit unorthadox. But, like I said, she's the best we have.

INTERROGATION ROOM
Jeremy is sitting in the room, eating a piece of chicken. There is a wrapping paper from the chicken as well as a drink on a table in front of him. Gabi walks in.
GABI: Hi there.
Jeremy looks at her.
GABI: Don't get up. You're Jeremy Horton, yes?
JEREMY: Yup. And who are you?
GABI: Special Agent Gabriella Hernandez. What are you eating?
JEREMY: Chicken.
GABI: Where did you get it from?
JEREMY: Someone brought it to me.
GABI: Yeah, but be more specific. Where did they get it from? Brown's? KFC?
JEREMY: That new chicken place, Drumstix.
GABI: Drumstix? You know, I've never had Drumstix before. Mind if I have a bite?
Without waiting for an answer, Gabi grabbed a piece of chicken and started eating I.
GABI: Mmm! This is good stuff! What's in that cup?
JEREMY: Pepsi.
GABI: Well, you wouldn't mind if I have a drink to wash this chicken down, would you?
JEREMY (confused): I guess not.
Gabi put down the half-eaten piece of chicken, picked up the drink, took a long drink, and put it back down.
GABI: That was good. Now, down to business. You remember Roman Brady, right, Jeremy?
JEREMY: Yeah, And, before you say anything else, if you're trying to get me to confess to his murder just like Bo and Jeannie did...
Gabi got out a gun and shot at the wall. Jeremy flinched.
GABI: I'm sorry. Did I break your concentration? Continue.
Jeremy's mouth hung open.
GABI: Oh, you were finished? Well, allow me to retort. What does Roman Brady look like?
JEREMY (confused): What?
Gabi stood up and knocked over the table, spilling it's contents onto the floor.
GABI: What country are you from?!
JEREMY (confused): What?
GABI: “What” isn't a country I've ever heard of! Do they speak English in “What”?!
JEREMY: What?
GABI (Yelling): English, Horton! Do you speak it?!
JEREMY (scared): Yes.
GABI: So, you understand what I'm saying?
JEREMY (scared): Yes.
GABI: Describe what Roman Brady looks like.
Jeremy opened his mouth. Gabi pointed her gun at him.
GABI (yelling): Say “what” again! Say “what” again! I dare you! I double dare you, Horton! Say “what” one more time!
JEREMY (scared): He's...he's got brown hair.
GABI: Go on.
JEREMY (scared): He...wear's a cop suit.
GABI: Does he look like a dying animal?
JEREMY (scared and confused): What?
Gabi shot Jeremy in the shoulder.
GABI (yelling, putting emphasis on every syallable): Does he look like a dying animal?!
JEREMY (in pain): No!
GABI (yelling): Then why did you shoot him down like a dying animal?!

[sportsgirl]

HOLY CROW!!! Gabi is nuts and she's a special agent?

[MrsM]

Whoa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[fluffysmom]

Gabi is crazy. Wow.

[gapeach]

Well I knew she was crazy - but a special agent??? Did she get the training from Rafe??