That Summer (Read 12,097 times)

[André DiMera]

Previews

BRADY: What's going on?

It's nearly summertime again.
SAMI: Every day it just keeps getting closer.

But there's something else that's getting closer, too.
WILL: What are you doing here?

The return of a character who hasn't been seen in a while.
GIRL: Hey, daddy.

All this and more coming up in THAT SUMMER!
Starting Monday, April 28

[gapeach]

Yeah a new story!!!

[Kpatch]

I'm going to guess the female character in question is Mia. Just a guess.

[fluffysmom]

Thanks for the preview. I look forward to the new story.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 1

FIFTEEN YEARS LATER

Well, I said I'd come back to them, didn't I? Yes, ladies and gentlemen, it is now time for me to return to the story that I started just over two years ago. As such, you will notice some major differences in the cast, such as the age of certain characters and so on. I hope that you will enjoy!

LUCAS & SAMI'S HOUSE
Sami and Lucas were sitting at the table in their kitchen one afternoon. Lucas was reading the paper, while Sami was flipping through a book of colleges.
SAMI: I just can't believe it.
LUCAS: I know, it's crazy. There is no way the Cubs finally won the series.
SAMI: I'm not talking about that. I'm talking about the fact that my baby is getting ready for college.
Lucas smiled.
LUCAS: I know. It seems like just yesterday you brought her into the world.
SAMI: Tell me about it. There's just so much to do before she goes.
LUCAS: Sami, it's a whole year away. There's plenty of time.
SAMI: I know there is. It just feels like...every day, it just keeps getting closer.
LUCAS: She'll be fine. Allie was at her age, and she's doing really well now. Out in Green Bay, practicing medicine.
SAMI: But, Sydney's just so different than Allie, you know that.
LUCAS: I know. But, I also know that she's been having a great last year or two.
Lucas got up and hugged Sami.
LUCAS: Like I said, it's a whole year away. Besides, she may just decide to go to Salem U like Ciara did after that trip she and Claire took a year ago. I'm concerned for her, too, but we have time to work things out. Everything will be fine.
Lucas and Sami kissed.

SYDNEY'S BEDROOM
Sydney and Ceri were also flipping through books about colleges. Since we last saw them a year ago, their relationship has only grown stronger.
CERI: Anything?
SYDNEY: Nope. You?
CERI: Well, I did read this one advert for CSU?
SYDNEY: Chicago State, huh? That's a nice one.
CERI: Not bad.
Sydney's cell phone beeped. She looked at it, then shut it off.
CERI: What was that?
SYDNEY: Look at the time.
Ceri looked at her watch.
CERI: It's that time already?
SYDNEY: Yep.
The two put their books down and looked into each others eyes.
SYDNEY: The exact minute that you and I first met two years ago. The two best years of my life.
CERI: Mine too.
Sydney and Ceri kiss.
CERI: I love you.
SYDNEY: I love you. Happy two years.

Continuing weekdays...

[André DiMera]

Catching Up

"That Summer" continues a story that started two years ago. To catch up with the story so far, here is the order to read them in:
Summer Breeze - In which, we meet the current kids of Salem 15 years into the future as teens/young adults.
Summer Breeze II: The End of Summer - In which, the first story is continued and we see how evil Johnny has become.
The Autumn Effect - In which, André returns and goes on a killing spree, and we find out the full truth of Sydney's past.
Winter/Reflections - In which, the effects of last Autumn are felt in full blast.
A Summer (Camp) to Remember - In which, we take a short jaunt to the inbetween period, and find out why Johnny is the way he is.
Spring Fever - In which, Sydney must confront her past face-on.

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Cast

Alison Sweeney as SAMI BRADY
Bryan Datillo as LUCAS HORTON
Liana Liberato as SYDNEY DIMERA
Georgia Henshaw* as CERI ALAMAIN
Georgia Henshaw as RHIANNON ALAMAIN
Freddie Smith as SONNY KIRIAKIS
Chandler Massey as WILL HORTON
Kerris Dorsey as ARI HORTON
Darin Brooks as MAX BRADY
Eric Winter as REX BRADY
Eric Martsolf as BRADY BLACK
Ron Leath as HENDERSON
Jay Kenneth Johnson as NICK FALLON
Ian Patrick Williams as PERCY "MR. GREETINGS" RUGGLES
Casey Moss as J.J. DEVERAUX
Wally Kurth as JUSTIN KIRIAKIS
Mary Beth Evans as DR. KAYLA BRADY
Rachel Melvin as CHELSEA BRADY
Camilla Banus as GABI HERNANDEZ
Rachel Nichols as JEANNIE DONOVAN
Jason Cook as SHAWN-DOUGLAS BRADY
Kirsten Storms as BELLE BRADY
Peter Reckell as BO BRADY
Shailene Woodly as CLAIRE BRADY
William Daniels as PRINCIPAL GEORGE FEENY
Charlie Ray as CIARA BRADY
Thaao Penghlis as TONY DIMERA
Victor Webster as NICHOLAS ALAMAIN
True O'Brien as NURSE PAIGE LARSON
Lisa Rinna as BILLIE REED
André DiMera (of MyHourglass) as THE D.J.

Cast shall be added as they appear in the story.
*Previously, Ceri and Rhiannon Alamain were played by British identical twins Camilla and Rebecca Rosso. They are now both played by Welsh actress Georgia Henshaw.

[gapeach]

Great start.

[fluffysmom]

I'm glad you are continuing this saga André DiMera. Looking forward to seeing what happens.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 2

ALAMAIN MANSION
Nicholas had spent the last year restoring his great aunt's old mansion to its former glory. Now, he and his two daughters were living in it. They were both in their room, getting ready for school.
CERI: Any word on when he's coming back?
RHIANNON: Nope. And, personally, I don't care.
CERI: Really? Because, I kinda thought you would.
RHIANNON: Why?
CERI: Well, your relationship for a start.
RHIANNON: Relationship?
CERI: You and he are dating, aren't you?
RHIANNON: Nope. We broke up last fall when he left for Washington.
CERI: What? You and J.J. broke up?
RHIANNON: Yeah. Did I not tell you about this?
CERI: No! What happened?
RHIANNON: We just kinda fell apart when he got ready to leave. I don't wanna talk about it. At least, not yet.
CERI: Okay.
The two grabbed their school bags and left.

SALEM HIGH
The girls had just gotten to school, when Ceri heard her phone go off. She picked it up and looked at it.
CERI: It's from Sydney.
She showed Rhiannon the text.
RHIANNON (reading): "Meet me in the auditorium after school. ❤️ S."
Rhiannon silently mouthed the word "yes".
CERI: What's that all about?
RHIANNON (feigning ignorance): No idea. No idea at all.
CERI: Yes, you do. You're smiling. You always smile when you lie.
The bell that signaled one minute until class rang.
RHIANNON: Good luck.
She walked away.

WILL & SONNY'S HOUSE
Since a year ago, Will and Sonny had moved back to Salem. They figured that, since they were making frequent trips out there anyway, they might as well move back. As Sonny was cooking breakfast, there was a knock at the door. He walked over, opened the door, and smiled.
SONNY: Will, there's someone here to see you!
Will walked out, adjusting his tie.
WILL: Sonny, who...?
Then, he saw who it was.
WILL: What are you doing here?

[gapeach]

Wonder who is at the door!!! Dies Will have a daughter in this story???

[fluffysmom]

I wonder what Sydney and Rhiannon are up to. Wonder who is at the door.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 3

WILL & SONNY'S HOUSE
WILL: What are you doing here...so soon?
The person at the door is Will's daughter, Arianna.
ARI: Hi, papa.
WILL: Hey, baby girl!
Will and Ari hugged.
ARI: Hey, Sonny.
SONNY: Come here, you!
Sonny and Ari hugged. The three sat down on the couch in the living room.
WILL: How are you? How was the flight?
ARI: I'm fine. The flight was good.
SONNY: Awesome.
WILL: So, you're here earlier than we thought you'd be.
ARI: Am I?
WILL: Yeah. Don't get me wrong, I'm overjoyed that you're here. But, I thought boarding school didn't get out until next week.
ARI: Oh yeah. About that...

SALEM HIGH - PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE
Max was going over the morning announcements.
MAX: ...which should be posted within two weeks. Tomorrow is the last day to buy your yearbook. They are on sale in the bookstore, along with a black marker. Again, this is the last day they will be available. Finals begin next week, so please make sure you study hard. This is Principal Brady saying have a nice day.
Max put down his microphone and sighed. Ever since the incident that forced Nick into an early retirement, Max had been promoted to principal. There was a knock on the door.
MAX: Come in.
It was Max's secretary.
SECRETARY: There's a call for you on line one,
MAX: Thank you.
Max picked up the phone.
MAX: Principal Brady.
Pause.
MAX: Excuse me?
Pause.
MAX: No, no, no. That's not how it works.
Pause.
MAX: Look, I understand that you're upset, but I think we could discuss this rationally. Why don't you come in this afternoon, say 3:30?
Pause.
MAX: No, I'm not blowing you off.
Pause. At that moment, Max's vice principal, Rex, walked in. Rex had gotten a teaching degree in the interim period, rose to vice principal in Chicago, and then transferred to Salem High when Max was promoted.
MAX: It's the earliest time I have.
Pause.
MAX: Okay. Thank you.
Max hung up the phone and sighed.
REX: Problem?
MAX: Why are we principals, Rex?

[fluffysmom]

Uh oh. I wonder what trouble Max has to deal with.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 4

SALEM HIGH - PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE
REX: Is that a rhetorical question?
MAX: Yes.
REX: Rough day so far?
MAX: Yep. And it's only 8:45.
REX: What's going on, man?
MAX: Just another mother whose son is failing his classes. For some reason, she seems to think it's my fault.
REX: Which kid is it?
MAX: McMullin.
REX: Isn't he the one that never shows up, and on the days he does show up, he's a distraction to everybody and no one can get any work done?
MAX: That's the one.
REX: Well, I'm not surprised that he's failing.
MAX: His mother is, apparently.
REX: Well, it's not like she can sue us or anything. The teachers give grades that are justified by the quality of work put in by the students.
MAX: Try telling her that.
REX: Would you mind at all if I sat in on this meeting you're having with the mother this afternoon? I might be able to talk some sense into her.
MAX: Actually, I'd be thrilled if you did. Thanks, man.

WILL & SONNY'S HOUSE
ARI: They let us out a week early.
SONNY: Really?
WILL: Why would they do that?
ARI: I don't know. They just told us that classes were cancelled for the last week and that it was time for us to go home. I took the train in and got a ride from Grandpa Lucas this morning. The school said they sent an e-mail to the parents.
WILL: Did they? Hm. I'll have to take a look. Anyway, we're glad you're home.
ARI: Thanks. Me too.
SONNY: And you came home at the perfect time. I was just cooking up breakfast.
ARI: Awesome!

SALEM HIGH - CAFETERIA
It was now around noon. Sydney and Ceri were getting their food.
CERI: What was that text you sent me this morning about?
Sydney smiled.
SYDNEY: Wait and see. It's a surprise.

[fluffysmom]

Glad Rex is going to talk to the student's mother.