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Post by Kpatch on Mar 18, 2015 20:42:10 GMT -5
Marissa is very direct!
I am surprised that Paige is going after T. At least he's one of the good guys.
Cole must have looked kind of funny holding Bev's purse. LOL.
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Post by André DiMera on Mar 18, 2015 22:18:21 GMT -5
Wow! Marissa sure doesn't mince words, does she?
Paige and T? I guess I can kinda see it.
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Post by heroicmuse on Mar 19, 2015 4:30:22 GMT -5
“What does Jeff need?” Bev asked.
“Just some 411, for now.” Cole crossed his arms. “That girl you wanted me to set up that time, the one who was into JJ, what’s her story?”
“Paige? She doesn’t have one.” Bev rolled her eyes. “She’s just a loser who was into JJ for a while, but she dumped him at the beginning of last semester. So Jeff won’t be able to use her to get to JJ, because they’ve been done since the fall.”
“That’s for him to decide. He might find a way.”
“What are you up to?” Bev asked. Cole gave her a look and she pushed her hair behind her ear, adding in a flirtatious half whisper, “How can I help if you keep me in the dark?”
“Sorry, no can do. Orders from Jeff, you know. But you’re cute.” Cole kissed her lightly. “The rest of the day, he wants you to keep track of Paige. Meet me in the park at sunset, tell me exactly where she’s been.” He walked off.
Bev made a face, but she sighed and headed into the club to see if Paige was there.
“Oh my God,” JJ said. “You talked to Paige, didn’t you?”
“No,” Marissa said. “I mean, yeah, I ran into her in the pharmacy, but that’s not why I’m asking. I figured she was just vindictive or jealous or something, but - “
“Yeah, she is. I didn’t think she was like that.” JJ shook his head. “I was really in love with her once, and I can’t believe she turned out to be just like her mom, scheming and spreading gossip and doing whatever it takes to mess things up for me.”
“Her mom? What does - “
“I am so tired of explaining myself to people. That’s why Paige and I didn’t work out, and if you’re gonna start off with accusations too, then we’re done before we begin.” JJ picked up his guitar.
“JJ!” Marissa said. “What the hell? I didn’t accuse of you of anything, and I sure as hell didn’t come here to argue about some stupid girl who belongs in your past.”
“Then what did you come here for? You said you wanted to talk but the first thing out of your mouth is some stupid rumor that anyone who knows me would never believe.”
“Here we go again.” Marissa’s voice wavered. JJ hated how scared she sounded. “Look,” she said. “I wasn’t trying to start trouble, and I didn’t believe a word Paige said, okay? I just thought maybe part of what makes you so scared of me is this girl or her pregnancy or whatever, and that maybe you’d feel better if you got it out. That’s all.”
JJ shook his head. “No matter what I do, the lies follow me. It’s like, karma for my past or something. I have messed up a lot, Marissa, like I told you before. But at least I can say I never got a girl pregnant and left her to fend for herself. Believe me or don’t, but I never did anything with Jill.”
Marissa was quiet for a second. Then she said, softly, “Paige sure did a number on you, didn’t she?”
“It’s not just Paige.” JJ pulled his knees up to his chest. “I’ve made a lot of enemies, Marissa, and I guess I deserve that, or some of it anyway. But one of the reasons I didn’t want to get involved with you is cause there are a ton of people who are gonna try to fill your head with garbage about me, just to mess with us. Paige, she tried as hard as she could to ignore them, but with everybody constantly telling her what a bad guy I was, it wore her down and she… she began to believe the worst about me.” JJ blinked hard.
“I’m sorry,” Marissa said, touching JJ’s shoulder.”What’d she think - “
“I don’t wanna talk about it, okay?” JJ pulled at the grass by his feet.
“That’s cool.”
“Really?”
“I want to know everything about you,” Marissa said, “but… you know, maybe I owe you a big time apology for that. Since I was attacked it seems like that’s all anyone wants me to talk about. Hope keeps asking me about it--and I get it, she has to do something to feel like she’s making progress on catching the asshole who did it--but it’s not just her. It’s everybody. I feel like when I walk down the hall in my dorm, people are… they’re looking at me and they’re saying to themselves, there goes that girl who got attacked, poor thing. Like… like that’s who I am, that’s who they see me as, and while everyone is busy talking about it and trying to get me to talk about it… I’m stuck with the memories of it running through my head over and over, and I wish I could just get a break from it all.” Marissa took a deep breath. “Anyway… what I’m trying to say is, I guess that’s probably how you feel about your breakup with Paige too.”
JJ nodded. “Yeah.. it is, kind of.”
Marissa found herself reaching for JJ’s hand. Her fingers brushed his.
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Post by Kpatch on Mar 19, 2015 9:35:34 GMT -5
I bet Bev will just love following Paige around all day.
I'm glad JJ spoke his mind to Marissa. I think she is pushing him too hard.
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Post by fluffysmom on Mar 19, 2015 16:46:26 GMT -5
I'm glad Marissa realized how JJ may be feeling.
Bev may have a boring day following Paige around. It won't be the kind of day Bev is accustomed to.
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Post by UhSir on Mar 20, 2015 0:24:03 GMT -5
I'm all caught up. Yay! I did a binge read because I was going crazy being so far behind.
Just so you know, I'm feeling confused between the actual show and your story because I'm enjoying this very much.
I love that you have scenes with characters having real heart-to-heart talks.
Thank you for giving Rory a heart and soul. I like him a lot and I get mad at JJ for being so mean to him.
I loved the bit with Chloe and Parker, with him baby-talking and her telling him to "Talk like a big boy." I don't know Chloe very well but I really felt her right there. And the chat with her and Nicole right after was great. Loved the shredded papers scandal dig.
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Post by heroicmuse on Mar 20, 2015 4:31:00 GMT -5
Thank you for giving Rory a heart and soul. I like him a lot and I get mad at JJ for being so mean to him. Thank you UhSir! I hate that they have made Rory so one-note on the show. I rewatched some of the scenes from when Rory and Bev were helping JJ defeat Theresa, and it was so different. Both Rory and Bev were well rounded and interesting characters...I just thought, what happened??? |
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Post by heroicmuse on Mar 20, 2015 4:33:48 GMT -5
JJ looked surprised, and Marissa wasn’t sure he wanted it, so she pulled her hand away, quickly. “I know I came here to talk,” she said, “but I don’t feel much like it either.”
“Sorry if I ruined it for you.”
“Nah.” Marissa eyed JJ’s guitar. “I thought we could just hang out. Maybe… you could play the guitar for me?”
“I dunno.” JJ picked up the guitar but didn’t play. “I’m really not that good, Marissa. I mean, my mom thinks I’m like, this huge talent, but that’s in her head. There’s probably ten guys walking around this campus who are better than me.”
“What do I care how good ten other guys are? I’m sitting here with you, aren’t I?” Marissa tried to smile. “Seriously, JJ, you don’t need to try to impress me. Good, bad, whatever… it’s just you.“
“All right, but don’t say I didn’t warn you.”
“Shut up and play, will you?”
Marissa thought she saw a smile flicker across JJ’s face as he began to strum. She lay back on the grass next to him, listening.
“Let me guess,” Nicole said to Chloe. “The real reason you snapped at me is because you’ve developed feelings for me. It’s kind of a pattern.”
“Not exactly,” Chloe said, giggling. “The thing is, I have developed feelings for someone...or rediscovered them.”
Nicole’s eyes widened. “You mean…”
Chloe nodded. “Philip. It started last summer.”
Chloe had started jogging through Humboldt Park on days when Parker was in Salem with Daniel. It took her mind off how empty her apartment seemed without him, and exercising put her in a good mood. One August day, it was too hot to jog, really, so she just walked through the park carrying a bottle of water and telling herself it was good to get out.
Someone called her name. She turned and saw a tall, regal-looking man, wiping his brow. Any other man would have had his shirt off, and she couldn’t help wishing this one would have too, even though the time for such thoughts was in the distant, distant past. “Philip?” she said, questioning if she even had the right man as opposed to just a memory.
“I thought that was you,” they both said at the same time.
Philip smiled. “We still finish each other’s sentences after all these years.”
“What do you want, Philip?” Chloe didn’t return the smile.
“Chloe, what…? I thought you’d be as happy to run into each other as I am. Otherwise I wouldn’t have bothered calling your name.”
“Yes, you would have.” Chloe sighed. “And no matter what I feel… I can’t help answering.”
“So I’m probably an idiot for asking this, but what exactly is it you feel?”
“Oh, I don’t know, Philip. Maybe that it’s three years too late.” Chloe started to walk away.
“Chloe, come on. That’s not fair and you know it. You were the one who said that Parker deserved to have both his parents together. You were the one who said that if I stayed in Parker’s life, it would just confuse him. You were the one who acted like the only reason there ever was any us was because it was better for Parker to think we were a family, when really you were lying to him--and to me--the whole time.”
“I wasn’t in my right mind,” Chloe protested. “I’m sure you knew, because everybody knew, and anyway I’m sure your father couldn’t wait to gloat to you about how that tramp you used to love turned out to be a basket case.”
“I wouldn’t have listened to him! I didn’t know what to do, Chloe, I thought maybe all the confusion over Parker’s paternity was what caused your mental breakdown. So when you were in the hospital, I stayed away in order to stop confusing you so you could heal. I swore to myself that as soon as you got out, as soon as you were strong enough, I’d call you, but then…”
“But then you had more important things to do.”
“No. Then a voice in my head said that if I looked you up, maybe it would make you relapse. I didn’t know how strong you were or weren’t. I didn’t know if you were the girl I fell in love with or the… the other one… the one who wanted Daniel at all costs. So I thought, cut your losses Kiriakis, you were lucky to have Chloe for as many years as you did, but it’s over now.”
“It didn’t have to be,” Chloe said, “but now it does.” She tried again to walk off, but Philip followed her. “I can’t do this, Philip. I’m not 16 anymore. I’m not your ghoul girl. I’m a grown woman with a little boy to take care of, and I have to leave the past in the past before I end up with any more regrets.”
“If you walk away now, that’s exactly what you’ll end up with.” Philip crossed his arms. “You may not be 16 anymore, but neither am I. I’ve grown and changed, you’ve grown and changed, but one thing that’s constant for me is the thought of you. I was a coward, I admit it. I was too afraid to fight for you after we found out about Parker, because I didn’t want to face the possibility that maybe the only thing you loved about me was that I was his father. But for three years, Chloe, the thing that kept me going was the thought that someday I’d run into you somewhere and we’d have the chance to make up for lost time and to get it right this time. So walk away if you want, leave me in your past if you want, but just know, that to me, you will always be my present and my future.”
Chloe crossed her arms, but the anger was fading and she knew she couldn’t hold onto it. “We can’t just pick up where we left off.”
“I know. But we can start again. How about we just go for a walk together?”
Chloe found herself nodding. Philip reached for her hand, but she didn’t take it, not yet. Instead she just walked beside him.
“I was going to re-introduce Parker to Philip this week,” Chloe said to Nicole, “and if that went well face Daniel and whatever reaction he might have to our son being around his ex-father. But obviously with Parker’s illness, all that’s taking a back seat. I was going to keep it all to myself, but I had to tell someone. And after the way I lashed out at you, I thought a juicy best friend secret was in order.”
Nicole smiled. “It’s safe with me. And thanks.”
“You don’t think I’m crazy for wanting to get back with him again, do you?”
“This is coming from a woman who shreds evidence to hold onto a man who turns out not to be worth it, so you might want a few buckets of salt… but no, I don’t. I’m just glad somebody’s happy. You are...happy, aren’t you?”
“With Philip? Yes, of course! Just this Parker thing has thrown me for a loop, that’s all. But wait, what do you mean, at least somebody’s happy? Aren’t you happy with Daniel?”
“Daniel is my best friend, besides you, and I’m glad he’s in my life, but we’re not anything more than that. Not that I haven’t tried, mind you.”
“Oh. I don’t know why I assumed you were together and Daniel just didn’t want me to know.”
“Probably because you’re looking at the world through Philip-colored glasses. Anyway, everybody thinks me and Daniel are an item, except him. And me, of course.” Nicole shrugged. “Anyway, back to you. So are you and Philip - “
“Are you and Philip what?” interrupted Daniel, who had just walked in. Chloe and Nicole both gulped. To make matters worse, Victor came in behind Daniel.
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Post by Kpatch on Mar 20, 2015 9:43:25 GMT -5
The chapter I've been waiting for all week. Thanks for a JJ and Philip-filled chapter. Loved it. Loved finding out how Philip and Chloe reconnected too. It is just like Philip not to take no for an answer.
OMG how is Chloe going to get out of answering Daniel's question. Maybe Parker will divert their attention.
I need previews please.
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Post by heroicmuse on Mar 20, 2015 10:01:45 GMT -5
The chapter I've been waiting for all week. Thanks for a JJ and Philip-filled chapter. Loved it. Loved finding out how Philip and Chloe reconnected too. It is just like Philip not to take no for an answer. YAY! This was my very first time ever writing for Phloe, so I wasn't sure if I had Philip's characterization down. But the flashback wrote itself  Previews will be up later today or early tomorrow. |
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Post by UhSir on Mar 20, 2015 10:49:09 GMT -5
"looking at the world through Philip-colored glasses"
LOL I love that!
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Post by fluffysmom on Mar 20, 2015 16:48:49 GMT -5
"looking at the world through Philip-colored glasses" LOL I love that! I love that too. Terrific chapter heroicmuse. I really enjoyed finding out how Chloe and Philip reconnected. Are there any more flashbacks for them? I hope Nicole and Chloe come up with a quick excuse for mentioning Philip. I liked Marissa wanting to hear JJ play a song. I'm looking forward to the previews. |
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Post by heroicmuse on Mar 20, 2015 17:18:43 GMT -5
"looking at the world through Philip-colored glasses" LOL I love that! I love that too. Terrific chapter heroicmuse. I really enjoyed finding out how Chloe and Philip reconnected. Are there any more flashbacks for them? I don't have any more flashbacks planned right now, but I can tell you in a few weeks Philip will be making his first appearance in the present. |
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Post by heroicmuse on Mar 20, 2015 17:20:36 GMT -5
Coming up next week...
-Chloe stands up to Daniel.
-Bev disobeys Cole's orders.
-Eve interrupts T and Paige’s conversation.
-JJ helps Marissa make a decision.
-Cole shows that he is more dangerous than Bev realizes.
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Post by gapeach on Mar 20, 2015 17:34:32 GMT -5
GREAT chapter and next week sounds very exciting. Can't wait to see how Chloe stands up to Daniel.
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