Scenes from a Roadtrip (Read 8,162 times)

[heroicmuse]

Oooh can't wait to see who the girls run into on the ship!

[fluffysmom]

Thanks for the previews André DiMera. I'm very curious about the familiar face.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 16

SAPPHIRE PRINCESS
The girls had spent most of the morning swimming. It was now around noon, and they were having lunch.
CLAIRE: When we get there, we have to see some of the glaciers.
CIARA: For sure. Wouldn't miss those.
CLAIRE: And, of course, we should walk around the city.
CIARA: Hey, it's the capitol. Of course we should walk around.
Claire checked her phone, but there was no signal. This was not unusual, there had been no signal since they had set sail, except for the few hours that they had been in Ketchikan.
CIARA: That pool is so nice!
CLAIRE: And it's heated, which is great since we're out in Alaska.
CIARA: And if that's what the pool's like, I wonder what the hot tub will be like.
CLAIRE: We should find out tonight when we get back.
CIARA: For sure.
Eventually, they finished eating, and were walking around one of the decks.
CIARA: So, how come you woke up so early this morning?
Claire shrugged.
CLAIRE: I don't know. I guess I was excited, since we're going to the capitol city of Alaska this afternoon.
CIARA: Makes sense. Is that all it was.
CLAIRE: Yeah.
Claire didn't sound half as convincing as she'd hoped.
CIARA: You sure?
CLAIRE: Well, I guess there was something else.
CIARA: What was it?
CLAIRE: You're gonna think it's really stupid.
CIARA: No, I won't. Try me.
The two stopped walking.
CLAIRE: You will, though. Even I think it's stupid, and I'm the one that's feeling it.
CIARA: Hey.
Ciara took Claire's hand.
CIARA: Whatever it is, I promise, I won't think it's stupid.
CLAIRE: Okay, here it goes. I miss my parents.
CIARA: You're homesick.
CLAIRE: A little. I know, it sounds weird, seeing as I used to travel around the world. But...I don't know.
CIARA: This is the first big trip you've taken without either of your parents, isn't it?
Claire nodded. Ciara put her arms around her.
CIARA: It's mine, too, Bear.
CLAIRE: I mean, I'm having a great time, and this ship is awesome! It's just kinda hard not being able to get in touch with them.
CIARA: I know. I feel the same way, too.
Ciara tucked a stray lock of Claire's hair behind her ear.
CIARA: Hey, when we get to Juneau, call them.
CLAIRE: But, we're gonna spend the afternoon looking around.
CIARA: Claire, we're gonna be in Juneau from 2 until 9. We'll have plenty of time to look around. Call your parents.
CLAIRE: Okay. Thanks, Ci.
Claire and Ciara hugged.
CIARA: No problem, Bear.
The two made their way back to their cabin. They were looking at all of the decorations on the walls. Suddenly, Ciara bumped into a boy.
CIARA: Whoa!
BOY: Ah!
The boy was about the same age as Ciara.
CLAIRE: You okay, Ci?
CIARA: I'm fine.
BOY: I'm sorry about that, miss. I wasn't watching where I was going.
CIARA: No, it's my fault, too. I wasn't really watching, either.
Ciara and the boy stared at each other for a moment.
BOY: You look really familiar. Have we met?
CIARA: I don't know. You look familiar, too. Where're you from?
BOY: Portland, Oregon. You?
CIARA: This town in the midwest, Salem.
BOY: Salem? No way! When I was a kid, I lived in Salem for a few years!
CIARA: Really?
BOY: Yeah. How long have you lived there?
CIARA: My whole life.
BOY: That must be where I...wait. Wait a minute. Smile for a second.
Ciara gave a small smile.
BOY: Ciara? Ciara Brady?
CIARA: Yeah. Who are you?
BOY: You don't remember me?
Ciara shook her head.
CIARA: Nope, sorry.
BOY: Ciara, it's me. It's Chase.

[Kpatch]

I don't blame the girls for being a little homesick. I think that's very normal.

I swear I got the chllls when the boy told her who he is. This is awesome! Can't wait for more.

[heroicmuse]

Aww I love the Ciara/Chase scene! Also agree with Kpatch about the homesickness being normal. It was nice to see these very human feelings interjected into the trip.

[fluffysmom]

It makes sense that they are feeling a bit homesick and missing their parents.

Ciara and Chase were shocked to run into each other.

[unavitasegreta]

That was such a sweet conversation about parents and being homesick! Ooooh, hello Chase!!

[André DiMera]

Chapter 17

NOTE: As we now know what teenage actors will be playing Ciara and Chase, from this chapter forward, Ciara will be played by Vivian Jovanni, while Chase is played by Jonathon McClendon.

SAPPHIRE PRINCESS
CHASE: Smile for a second.
Ciara gave a small smile.
CHASE: Ciara? Ciara Brady?
CIARA: Yeah. Who are you?
CHASE: You don't remember me?
Ciara shook her head.
CIARA: Nope, sorry.
CHASE: Ciara, it's me. It's Chase.
A look of shock came over Ciara's face.
CIARA: Chase?
CHASE: Yeah, it's me. Hey.
Ciara threw her arms around Chase, which he returned.
CIARA: Oh my goodness! How are you?!
CHASE: I'm good. I'm really good. How are you?
CIARA: I'm great! It's so good to see you!
CHASE: It's good to see you, too.
Ciara put an arm around Claire.
CIARA: Chase, this is my niece, and best friend ever, Claire. Claire, this is one of my oldest friends, Chase Jennings.
Claire and Ciara shook hands.
CLAIRE: Nice to meet you.
CHASE: You too.
CLAIRE: So, you two have known each other for a while?
CHASE: Yeah. Ever since we were kids.
CLAIRE: Wait, you said your last name is Jennings, right?
CHASE: I didn't. Ciara did. But, yes, my last name is Jennings.
Claire turned to Ciara.
CLAIRE: That Chase Jennings?
CIARA: Yep.
CLAIRE: Cool!
CHASE: Yeah.
Claire looked at her watch.
CLAIRE: I'm gonna go pack my stuff for Juneau. I'll let you two catch up.
CIARA: Okay. I'll be there in a few minutes.
CLAIRE: Sounds good. It was nice to finally meet you, Chase. Ci's told me a lot about you.
CHASE: Good things, I hope.
CLAIRE: Yep.
Claire walked away.
CHASE: So, your niece. When did that happen?
CIARA: Before I was born, actually. Claire's a year older than me. She's my brother, Shawn's daughter.
CHASE: Cool. Speaking of family, how are your parents?
CIARA: They're really good. They're happy. How's your dad?
CHASE: Good. Still a lawyer. Same as always.
CIARA: I can't believe how much time has passed.
CHASE: Me either.
CIARA: You look like you're doing well.
CHASE: Thanks. So do you.
CIARA: Thanks.
The two stood, looking at each other.
CIARA: We're friends, right, Chase?
CHASE: Of course we are. I'd like to think we're good friends, even.
CIARA: So do I.
CHASE: That's good.
CIARA: So, why is it that it was so hard for me to recognize you? How exactly did we end up losing touch?

[heroicmuse]

I'd like to know the answer to Ciara's question too André DiMera. I'm really excited about this storyline!

[fluffysmom]

I'm looking forward to more of their conversation.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 18

SAPPHIRE PRINCESS
Ciara and Chase were walking the decks.
CIARA: We're friends, right, Chase?
CHASE: Of course we are. I'd like to think we're good friends, even.
CIARA: So do I.
CHASE: That's good.
CIARA: So, why is it that it was so hard for me to recognize you? How exactly did we end up losing touch?
Chase shrugged.
CHASE: We just kind of went in different directions, really. After the whole Clyde Weston fiasco, and your dad showing up again, my dad decided it was time to go back to Oregon. I was still a kid at the time, so I had to go with him. You stayed with your parents. Your life was in Salem, mine was with my dad. I guess what I'm saying is, things change. Life goes on.
CIARA: I guess.
CHASE: Still, it's not all bad. After I get back from the cruise, I'm going to college to be a lawyer.
CIARA: You're carrying on your dad's practice?
CHASE: Yep. Or, at least, I will be once I pass the bar.
CIARA: That's really cool!
Then, they heard the familiar whistle which signified that the captain was about to make an announcement.
CAPTAIN (VO): Good afternoon, everybody, this is your captain speaking. We're just coming into port in Juneau, the capitol city of Alaska. Current local time is 2 p.m. We'll be docked there until 9 p.m. So, please, enjoy yourself, stretch your legs, have fun. We'll be seeing you all again later tonight.
CIARA: Wow, I didn't even know that it was that time already.
CHASE: Yeah, me either.
CIARA: It's good to see you.
CHASE: You too. I'm sure we'll see more of each other, seeing as we're on the same ship.
CIARA: I hope so.
Ciara and Chase hugged.
CIARA: Well, I should be going. Claire's probably wondering where I am.
CLAIRE: Not really.
Claire walked up just as Ciara said that.
CIARA: Oh, hi Claire.
CLAIRE: Hey. I figured you two were busy catching up, so I packed your backpack for you.
Claire handed Ciara's backpack to her.
CIARA: Thanks.
CLAIRE: No prob.
CHASE: Well, I should go get my things. It was nice meeting you, Claire.
CLAIRE: You too.
CHASE: I'll see you around.
CIARA: See ya.
Chase walked away.
CLAIRE: So, you two have fun catching up?
CIARA: It was really nice, yeah.
CLAIRE: He seems all right.
CIARA: He's a very nice boy.
CLAIRE: I know. I remember you telling me about him when my parents and I first got back to Salem.
CIARA: Yeah. So, you ready for Juneau?
CLAIRE: I'm always ready.
The two girls took each other by the arm as they disembarked from the ship.

[heroicmuse]

Aww what a sweet scene. I hope we see more of Chase too. What will the girls see in Juneau?

[Kpatch]

I am hoping we see a lot more of Chase. I wonder if he's traveling alone.

[fluffysmom]

I'm glad Ciara and Chase are getting reacquainted. I'm looking forward to seeing Juneau with the girls.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 19

HARBOR – JUNEAU, ALASKA
Ciara and Claire had spent the first little bit of their time in Juneau at the harbor where the ship had docked. Ciara had been looking around some of the small shops in the area. After about an hour, she came back to the harbor, and found Claire on the phone.
CLAIRE: Okay, I love you too.
Pause.
CLAIRE: Bye.
Claire hung up.
CIARA: That Shawn and Belle?
CLAIRE: Yeah.
CIARA: How are they?
CLAIRE: Good. I told them all about the trip. They love the pictures we've sent.
CIARA: That's good.
CLAIRE: Yeah. Thanks for that. I feel a lot better now that I've talked to them.
CIARA: I'm glad to hear it.
Ciara and Claire hugged.
CLAIRE: So, you ready for the next part of our Alaskan adventure?
CIARA: Totally!

EAGLECREST SKI AREA
Around 3, the girls went on a tram ride, though really it was more like a cable car, over the glaciers. They marveled at the views and the beauty of the snow-covered mountains. By the time the ride was done, they were hungry and had dinner. That evening, they went to a ski area. They had rented the skis and had gone up and down a mountain for quite a bit of the day. After a few hours, they were both tired, and had gone back up to the top for a rest. Claire had bought the two hot chocolates inside the lodge. She handed one to Ciara, and sat across from her.
CIARA: Thanks.
CLAIRE: No problem.
The two rested for a little while. After a period, Chase walked in, accompanied by a man whom Ciara recognized immediately upon his entering.
AIDEN: I'm telling you, Chase, I haven't done that in years, and I'm old.
CHASE: You're not old, dad. You're just...
AIDEN: Be careful.
CHASE: Advanced in years, let's say.
Both Aiden and Chase chuckled.
AIDEN: Oh, is that so?
Ciara stood up.
CIARA: Oh my gosh! Aiden?!
Aiden looked up at the sound of Ciara's voice.
AIDEN: Well, if my advanced in years eyes don't deceive me, it looks like a Miss Ciara Alice Brady.
Ciara ran to Aiden and the two hugged.
AIDEN: Come here, you!
CIARA: Oh man! It is so good to see you!
AIDEN: Good to see you, too! You know, when Chase told me you were here, I could scarcely believe it. I mean, what are the odds?
CIARA: I know, it's crazy!
The trio were joined by Claire.
CIARA: Aiden, this is my best friend, Claire. Claire, this is Chase's dad, Aiden Jennings.
CLAIRE: It's nice to meet you.
AIDEN: You too, Claire.
Claire and Aiden shook hands.
Ciara and Aiden spent a bit of time catching up, and Claire and Chase got to know each other.
CLAIRE: So, you and Ciara used to be close?
CHASE: Yeah, we were.
CLAIRE: Were you two...you know?
CHASE: Were we a thing? No. We were way too young for that.
CLAIRE: Oh. Well, did you ever want to be?
CHASE: No. We were just good friends. It would have been weird if we were anything more.
CLAIRE: Gotcha.
CHASE: So, Ciara's older brother is your dad?
CLAIRE: Yeah. And I'm about a year older than her.
CHASE: That's cool.
CLAIRE: Yeah. It's really nice, being so close in age, and being best friends.
CHASE: Well, Ciara's a good friend to have.
After a while, the four were all good friends. Then, Aiden looked at the clock.
AIDEN: We better head back to the ship. Ladies, would you care to accompany us?
CLAIRE: We'd love to.
The four began walking back to the ship.
CIARA: It's so good to see both of you and catch up. I just wish we could spend more time together.
AIDEN: I'm sure we could. Why don't we meet up for breakfast tomorrow?
Ciara turned to Claire.
CIARA: That cool with you?
CLAIRE: Yeah. Sounds good.
AIDEN: It's settled then.