What if That Wasn't the End? (Read 9,385 times)

[fluffysmom]

I wonder where Sami went.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 5

BRADY PUB
THERESA: So, when do we leave?
SHANE: Leave? Who said anything about leaving?
THERESA: Well, you guys said that you would get me help. I assume that means going back to L.A.
KIMBERLY: Not necessarily. Your father and I are planning on moving back to Salem.
THERESA: Really? We're staying here?
SHANE: Yes. Salem is our home.

WOODS
Sami came back to the trash can where Lucas and Kate were waiting. She had a red gas can in one hand and a backpack in the other. She set the backpack down.
SAMI: There's a cabin nearby. Good thing they had some gas in this can.
Sami hands the can over to Lucas.
SAMI: Pour it in.
Lucas begins pouring gas into the trash can.
KATE: How did you know about the cabin with the gas can?
SAMI: When you're E.J. DiMera's wife, you learn where a lot of things can be hidden. It's come in handy a few times.
LUCAS: It's empty.
SAMI: Great. You may wanna stand back.
Lucas and Kate stepped backwards a few paces. Sami got a matchbook out of her pocket, lit a match, and threw it into the garbage can. Immediately, a flame shot up.
SAMI: There we go. Now...
Sami dug into the backpack. She brought out a pack of marshmallows and three pokers.
SAMI: Who wants s'mores?
Lucas' mouth dropped opened.
KATE: Surely you cannot be serious.
SAMI: I am serious. And don't call me Shirley.
Sami put a marshmallow on each poker and handed one off to Lucas and Kate.
LUCAS: I can't believe we're actually doing this.
SAMI: Believe it, Lucas. Now, if anyone asks, we're just a young couple on a romantic hiking trip in the woods with our grandmother.
KATE: Watch it.
SAMI: Okay, mother.

MAISON BLANCHE
In no time at all, Rex had punched in all the correct calculations.
REX: We're in.
ANDRE: Excellent. Now all we need is to make the video.
REX: You haven't made the video yet?
ANDRE: Of course not, Rex. Don't be stupid. I wasn't going to make the video until I was sure that we could do it.
REX: We don't have much time! They'll soon realize that we've hijacked their signal and try to block us out. Besides, I already told you that I could do it! Did you not hear me say that?
ANDRE: You are pushing a very fine line, young man.
REX: I'm sorry, father. I meant no disrespect.
ANDRE: How much time have we got.
REX: By my calculations, an estimated six minutes, maybe only five and a half.
ANDRE: What are they seeing right now?
REX: Just the multicolor test pattern.
ANDRE: Can you put a message across the test pattern?
REX: Of course. I'm a genius.

EVE'S APARTMENT
Eve had turned on the TV to take her mind off of things. However, the TV was not doing it's job, as all she saw on every channel were the multicolored bars of the television testing pattern. Then, a message flashed across the screen. It read:

GOOD EVENING, SALEM
FROM THE PRISM
WE ARE COMING FOR YOU
WE ARE YOUR MASTERS NOW
YOU HAVE ONE WEEK

[fluffysmom]

I'm glad Shane and Kim are moving back to Salem.

Good thinking Sami.

I wonder if the prism will succeed.

[Kpatch]

Yay. Shane and Kim are back in town for good!

Sami is cold! She has had a lot of practice. LOL.

I am picturing Eve watching the test pattern. What a shocking message!

[gapeach]

LOVE THIS STORY!!! Love that Sami is helping Kate and Lucas and had the foresight to bring the makings for s'mores!!!

Very interesting message Andre had Rex put out there! Wonder what they have planned for Salem?!?!?!?

[André DiMera]

Chapter 6

WOODS
By now, the flames were dying down, and our three partners in crime were enjoying their s'mores.
LUCAS: You know, no matter how weird it is to be hosting a campfire over someone's remains, these s'mores are really good.
KATE: I second that.
SAMI: See? What'd I tell ya?
LUCAS: There's only one thing I don't understand...
SAMI: Just one?
LUCAS: Shut up.
Sami and Lucas laugh.
LUCAS: No, what I was saying was, how did you have the forethought to bring along gear for s'mores?
SAMI: Oh, I didn't. But, remember when I said that I got the gas can from a cabin a short walk from here?
LUCAS: Yeah?
SAMI: Well, they had all of the fixings for s'mores in the cabin, along with water, a book a matches, a gas can, and a few novels. I'm saving those for later, though.
At last, the flames died and flickered out. The three stood up and dusted themselves off.
SAMI: Well, there we go. It's finished.
LUCAS: So, now what?
SAMI: Follow me. Bring the trash can.
Lucas and Kate picked up the trash can and followed Sami.

SALEM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Theresa was sitting in a circle with a bunch of people she didn't know. It was her first meeting. Or, at least, the first meeting she'd willingly gone to. She looked down at the floor, not wanting to look anyone in the eye. The leader of the meeting was going around the circle, asking people if they wanted to share. Eventually, he came around the Theresa.
THERESA (voice trembling): I...I don't really know what to say.
LEADER: That's okay. You don't have to say anything if you don't want to. It's not mandatory. But, if you do choose to share something, there'll be no judgements. We're all here for similar reasons. We're all the in the same boat. We'll understand either way.
THERESA: My name's Ther...
Theresa let out a sob. She took a deep breath.
THERESA: My name is Jeannie...and I'm a heroin addict.
LEADER: Hi, Jeannie. I'm Dave.
THERSA: I just don't understand how I got so messed up, you know? I don't understand why I started it all. But the first time I did...it felt like heaven. I felt like I was flying. Like nothing could bring me down. And every time after that, I tried to capture the same feeling. It was like swinging from a chandelier. It felt great at first, but then I suddenly realized that there was n long way down, so I closed my eyes and refused to let go. Then, eventually...I had to. When the first comedown hit me, I felt like hell. (voice breaking) And I don't want to feel that way anymore. I hate myself for what I turned into. I just want to be okay again.

MAISON BLANCHE
Rex sat at the computer, typing. A moment later, he got up and went into the other room, where Chad, André, Cassie and E.J. were waiting.
REX: We were in for all of four minutes. They noticed us after three and a half and set up a firewall.
E.J.: You can get us back in, though?
REX: Of course, but it will take time to get passed the firewall's defenses.
André got up.
ANDRE: The most important thing is that dear Rex here has proven that he can, in fact, do it. Before we continue our campaign, we must first create the video. We have to show the good people of Salem who they're dealing with.
Suddenly, there was a loud buzzing noise.
CASSIE: What's that?
REX: A helicopter. While I was hacking into Salem's major television networks, I was simultaneously looking at a complete detailed schematic of Maison Blanche. It was recently rebuilt and a helipad was added on.
CHAD: Wait a minute, you were looking at the blueprints for this building and hacking into all the television networks in Salem at the same time? How?
REX: Yes, it's called multitasking, Chad. You should give it a try sometime.
CHAD: Hey, I can multitask, just not that good.
REX: What is it like in that puny head of yours? It must be so boring.
ANDRE: Children, play nicely. You all need to be on your best behavior. Follow me.
All five members of the prism stood up and walked through Maison Blanche.
ANDRE: The sound of a helicopter here can only mean one thing.
CASSIE: What could it mean?
ANDRE: He has returned.

[fluffysmom]

I'm glad Teresa/Jeanie is admitting her addiction.

I wonder who is arriving.

[gapeach]

Great chapter. So glad Teresa said her name was Jeannie.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 7

DEVERAUX HOUSE
J.J. and Paige were up in J.J.'s bedroom.
J.J.: We should talk about this.
PAIGE: There's nothing left to say. You've already explained yourself a hundred times.
J.J.: I cannot tell you enough how sorry I am. I am such an idiot!
PAIGE: No, you're not. I should have known what would happen when my mother was around. For some reason, whenever I'm around her, I'm someone completely different than who I want to be. I always have to pretend for her. And, I'm sick of it.
J.J.: But that doesn't make what I did any better! What I did, it was sick! It was disgusting!
PAIGE: I know. But, it is exactly the kind of thing that my mom would do.
J.J.: It was largely my fault, as well. It takes two, as they say.
PAIGE: I'm aware. You've explained several times your part in it.
J.J.: I hate what I did to you. I will hate myself for the rest of my life for how much I hurt you.
PAIGE: It wasn't just you. It was my mother. But, I don't want to think about that anymore. I still love you, J.J. As crazy as it sounds, I still love you. I just don't know if we can make it through this, but I'm willing to try.
J.J.: So am I. I will do whatever it takes to get you back, I promise.
PAIGE: Look, let's continue this tomorrow. It's late, I'm really tired and really stressed out. I'm gonna get a room at the Salem Inn and go to bed.
Paige got up.
J.J.: Do you want me to walk with you?
PAIGE: No. I need to be alone for a while.
J.J.: Okay.
PAIGE: I'll call you soon.
J.J.: Okay. Good night.
PAIGE: Goodbye.

MAISON BLANCHE
CASSIE: Who's back?
ANDRE: Who do you think?
Cassie gasped.
CASSIE: You mean...him?
ANDRE: Oh, yes.
Finally, the five arrived at the helipad. The whir of the helicopter stopped as it touched down on the pad. The door opened and out walked the man they had all been waiting to see.
CASSIE & REX: Grandfather?
E.J.: Father?
CHAD: Father.
That's right. It's Stefano.
STEFANO: Ah, my children. Cassandra, Rex, Elvis, Chad, and of course, André.
André got down on one knee.
ANDRE: Stefano, we have been awaiting your return.
STEFANO: And so have I. But, I am here now. Rise, my boy.
André stood.
STEFANO: I have brought you something.
The door of the helicopter opened again and out stepped Kristen with a baby in her arms.
KRISTEN: Mind if I join the party?
E.J.: Kristen?
ANDRE: Kristen, darling, how lovely it is to see you again.
KRISTEN: You as well, André.
André took Kristen's hand and kissed it.
ANDRE: And who, pray tell, is this?
KRISTEN: This is the newest addition to the DiMera family, Scorpius DiMera.
STEFANO: All of my favorite people together. My three living children, my nephew who has been like a song to me, my twin grandchildren, and my newest grandchild.
Stefano chuckled as he took the baby from Kristen.
STEFANO: Oh, it is good to be back.

[fluffysmom]

I'm glad Stefano is back with Kristen.

[heroicmuse]

I love the dialogue between JJ and Paige. I wish it would play out this way on the show. I especially like Paige saying that she is a different person around her mom. So true.

Scorpius is a perfect name for the new Dimeraling.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 8

WOODS
Sami led Kate and Lucas to the cabin where she had gotten the supplies from earlier.
SAMI: Here it is.
Lucas and Kate set the garbage can down.
SAMI: Lucas, behind the cabin there's two shovels. Bring them out.
Lucas went around the back and brought two shovels.
LUCAS: Here you go.
SAMI: Oh, they're not for me. They're for you two. It's your dead body.
LUCAS: I thought you said you were gonna help us.
SAMI: I did. I gave you all the supplies and showed you what to do. Now, start digging.
LUCAS (under his breath): I knew we'd end up having to do all the real work here.
Lucas shook his head, but started digging anyway, as did Kate. In no time at all, they had dug a sizeable hole in the ground.
KATE: Now what?
SAMI: Dump the contents of the can into the hole.
Lucas did an exaggerated bow.
LUCAS: Yes, master.
Sami rolled her eyes.
SAMI: Just shut up and do it.
Lucas and Kate dumped the ash and soot from the garbage can into the hole.
SAMI: I'll give you three guesses as to what your next job is.
LUCAS: You know, I think we can figure it out. We're not that stupid.
SAMI: Could've fooled me.
Lucas and Kate buried the ashes in the earth that they had just dug up. Soon, no one would be able to tell that anything had happened at all.
LUCAS: That's the last of it.
SAMI: Well, good work, you two. Nicely done. It seems that I am no longer required here.
Sami turned to leave.
KATE: Wait.
She turned back.
SAMI: Yes, Kate?
KATE: Though it does pain me to say this...thank you.
SAMI: You're quite welcome. I'll be seeing you two later. Bye.
Sami walked away.
LUCAS: Wow. You and Sami actually got along. I'm kinda impressed.
KATE: Don't be. I've been kicking her in the leg and making her think it was a wild animal all evening.
Lucas shook his head, and he and his mother walked away.

~~~

FILM STUDIO
DEWEY: So, you, Kate and Lucas never got found out?
SAMI: Nope. How could we? Like I said, they buried it so well that you'd never be able to tell there was a disturbance. And even if you could, it would just look like some old dirt.
CHEATHAM: Well, that takes care of that part of the story, but what about the other three parts?
SAMI: Well, actually, Theresa's story is pretty much over. She just gets help and gets clean. That's it.
HOWE: But what about her backstory? I mean, we know that she was bullied in middle and high school. But, how did she get started on drugs? You said that she did marijuana and crack before she came to Salem. And what about J.J. and Paige, or the DiMeras? What happened to them?
SAMI: Well...

~~~

MARLENA'S OFFICE
It is now a few days later. Theresa is sitting on a couch in Marlena's office. Since she asked for help, she was having sessions with Marlena twice a week.
MARLENA: So, we've gone over middle school. What happened in high school?
THERESA: Remember how bad middle school was?
MARLENA: Yes. I have almost half of a stack of notes on that.
THERESA: High school was worse.

[fluffysmom]

LOL at Kate kicking Sami and making it look like a wild animal.

[heroicmuse]

You crack me up André DiMera. Like I've said before, I'd never expected to laugh and not be disturbed by the hiding of a body, but these scenes with Lucas, Sami and Kate are some of the funniest stuff I've read in a long time. I also like that the producers are demanding that Theresa have a backstory.

[Kpatch]

Yes! A backstory for Teresa. Finally!