Chapter 16
EVE'S APARTMENT
Eve had come home to get a clean change of clothes. Just as she was about to leave, there was a knock on the door. Eve opened it.
TERESA: Oh, thank god you're home.
Without waiting for her to say anything, Teresa walked in, carrying a bunch of suitcases.
EVE: Teresa. Lovely to see you, as always. Please, come in.
TERESA: You would not believe the day I am having.
EVE: Well, you would not believe mine, either.
TERESA: I need a drink.
Teresa went into the kitchen, got a bottle of wine and a glass, poured some in and began drinking.
EVE: Teresa, I don't mean to be rude, but I was just leaving.
TERESA: You can't. Not yet. I need to talk to you.
EVE: I don't have time for this.
TERESA: Make time.
EVE: Okay. What's with all the suitcases? Are you going on a trip or something?
TERESA: Well, that's what I wanted to talk to you about. I kinda got kicked out of my apartment.
EVE: What do you mean you kinda got kicked out of your apartment?
TERESA: I don't know. They sent me some kind of paper about not paying a bill or something. Who cares? They're stupid, anyway.
Teresa poured herself another glass of wine.
EVE: So, what does this have to do with me?
TERESA: Well, I need a place to stay for a few days, just until I can find a new place.
EVE: No, I can't let you stay here. I've got too much on my plate as it is.
TERESA: Please, Eve? It'll just be for a few days, I promise. Come on, help your little sister out.
Eve thought about it.
EVE: Okay. A few days. A week or two tops.
Teresa hugged Eve.
TERESA: Thank you!
EVE (under her breath): Why do I get the feeling I'm gonna regret this?
DIMERA MANSION
Chad and Cassie sat in the DiMera living room.
CASSIE: So, that's the plan?
CHAD: Part of it, yes. I'll fill you in on the other part once your brother is with us.
Rolf walked in.
ROLF: The patient is ready.
Cassie and Chad followed Rolf down to the basement. There, lying on the table, was Rex. He sat up when he heard their approach.
CHAD: Good evening, Rex. Are you comfortable?
REX: Once I'm off this table, I will be.
Chad waved his hand.
CHAD: Rise, my friend.
Rex stood beside Cassie.
CHAD: Hold out your arms.
Both Cassie and Rex held out their right arm. On the forearm, there was a black tattoo of the star sign Gemini.
CHAD: Touch hands.
The twins took each others hand. Both tattoos glowed a brilliant shade of yellow as soon as their hands touched.
CHAD: They are connected now, Rolf?
ROLF: Indeed, Chadwick. Moreso than any other pair of twins.
Stan walked in.
STAN: Hope I didn't miss the party. The door was open, so I decided to walk right in. Hello, Rex. You're looking better since the last time I saw you.
REX: Sami.
STAN: It's Stan now.
REX: No, it's Sami.
STAN: No.
Stan punched Rex.
STAN: It's Stan.