Stranger Than Fiction (Read 6,105 times)

[fluffysmom]

I wonder if Tony will believe JJ's story. I hope they can track down Jay.

[Kpatch]

If I were Tony, I'd want to change my seat after hearing JJ's strange tale. But I have a feeling that Tony will get it.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 5

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL – CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Brady had gotten himself and Theresa rooms at the hotel. He walked into the room, aiding a stumbling Theresa. She leaned up against the wall while he closed the door, and she stumbled over to the mini-fridge, opened it, pulled out a bottle of alcohol and started chugging it. She was just taking a break for air when Brady snatched it from her hands, flushed the liquid down the toilet and threw the bottle in the trash.
THERESA: Heeeeeey!
BRADY: No more drinks for you.
THERESA: You're no *hic* fffun.
BRADY: I know. I'm not.
THERESA: You shuck.
BRADY: I know I do. I really do.
Theresa stumbled over to a bed and sat on it.
BRADY: Theresa, what the hell are you thinking?
THERESA: I'm *hic* trying not to.
BRADY: Well, I can see that.
Brady sat down across from her on the other bed.
BRADY: I know it won't do any good to tell you this right now, but you have got to stop this. You're gonna destroy your liver if you keep getting wasted every time you're upset.
THERESA: So what? It'sh not like anyone cares.
BRADY: That's not true.
THERESA: Even if they did, it wouldn't matter. Didn't you hear what Marlena *hic* said? We're not real! I don't have a liver to destroy, because I don't exisht. Besides, we're gonna die once the show's over, anyway. What's the point?
BRADY: The point is that we're gonna try to make it so the show doesn't end. If you had stayed and listened to Marlena's plan, you would know that.
Brady took a deep breath.
BRADY: I'm going to the bathroom, I'll be right back. Stay there, and don't you dare go near that fridge!
Brady got up and walked to the bathroom.

AIRPLANE
TONY: Whoa!
J.J.: I told you it was strange.
TONY: It makes sense, though.
J.J.: Really? How?
TONY: I watch a lot of sci-fi.
J.J.: So, you believe me?
TONY: Of course I do. Like I said, I've seen it done all the time on sci-fi shows. There must be some basis in reality for it. Man, wait until the guys at MyHourglass hear about this!
J.J.: Wait, you're on MyHourglass?
TONY: Yeah. I'm one of the fan-fiction writers. I'm currently finishing up a story set about 12 years into the future, where Ciara and Claire go on a roadtrip across the U.S.
J.J.: Cool!
TONY: How do you know about MyHourglass?
J.J.: Philip told us about it when we met up with him. Like I said, we're trying to track down our creator, and the actors who play us.
TONY: Well, I'll try to help if I can.
J.J.: I'd appreciate all the help I can get.
TONY: Funnily enough, I'm on my way to New York to meet up with another guy who writes for MyHourglass. Maybe he can help, too.

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL – CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Brady came back from the bathroom to find Theresa lying in a ball on the floor. She was crying. Brady walked over, sat down next to her, put an arm around her and rubbed her back.
THERESA (crying): I'm scared, Brady. I'm really scared.
BRADY: I know.
THERESA (crying): I don't wanna die. I don't want this to be the end.
BRADY: I know. I know. Come here.
Theresa laid her head on Brady's shoulder and cried. Brady wrapped both arms around her.
BRADY (whispering): Ssh. It's okay. It's gonna be okay.
Brady held Theresa for a little while, and she ended up falling asleep in his arms. Brady quietly put her to bed, turned off all the lights, and got in his own bed across the room.

[mae00]

Love they they are enlisting MyHourglass writers, not just the site!

Dang it Andre, you almost have me feeling sorry for Theresa. This is the Brady that I know & love tho. Very straight-forward but has a sweet side at the same time.

[heroicmuse]

Ooh great chapter! I love the Brady and Theresa scene, and JJ's conversation with Tony. Will there be previews?

[fluffysmom]

I'm glad Tony is going to help JJ. I liked Brady and Teresa's conversation.

Will there be previews André DiMera?

[sevenna92]

Theresa really broke my heart today. I just wanted to hold her and rock her to sleep. This is the Brady I wanted to see, not the judgemental, arrogant moron.

It might be funny to see Theresa's reaction when she hears that a certain someone's writing a fanfic centered around her.

I actually find it funny that Tony talked about sci-fi shows to J.J. because I had a friend that does the same thing.

[André DiMera]

There are, indeed, previews. I'm glad you're all so enthusiastic about this story! Thanks for the feedback!

Previews

After Theresa recovers, she and Brady go on the hunt.
Another fan (or two) of Days is met.
Jay Kenneth Johnson.

All this and more next week on STRANGER THAN FICTION

[Kpatch]

So glad JJ is getting help from someone who knows more than anyone about this story. LOL.

Next week sounds fabulous. Loving this story André DiMera.

[fluffysmom]

Thanks for the previews André DiMera. I'm enjoying the intriguing premise of the story.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 6

BROADWAY HOTEL – NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK
It was now the next morning. Tony and J.J. had gotten a hotel for the previous evening and were now getting ready to get going. Tony was on the phone.
TONY: Yeah, got in just fine.
Pause.
TONY: By the way, I have a surprise for you.
Pause.
TONY: I met someone on the plane that I want you to meet.
Pause.
TONY: Oh, trust me, buddy, you definitely wanna meet this guy!
Pause.
TONY: Okay, we'll see you in about an hour.
Pause.
TONY: Sounds good, bye.
Tony hung up the phone.
J.J.: Who's that?
TONY: I mentioned that I had a friend who writes for MyHourglass, right?
J.J.: Yeah.
TONY: That's him. I'm sure you'll like him. And I know he'll love meeting you.

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL – CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Brady had let Theresa sleep in, and had gone down to get some breakfast. He came back a little while later, and Theresa was still asleep, so he quietly packed. By the time he had finished, Theresa woke up. She shut her eyes and groaned as soon as she opened them again.
BRADY: Morning, sunshine.
THERESA: Ugh...do you have to talk so loud?
BRADY: How're you feeling?
THERESA: Horrible.
BRADY: Not surprised. You had a rough night.
Brady walked over to the bathroom, filled a cup full of water and took two pills out of his suitcase.
BRADY: Let's see if we can change that.
He brought the water and the pills over to Theresa.
THERESA: What's that?
BRADY: Aspirin. It'll help with the hangover.
Theresa took the aspirin and drank the water. Brady handed her some clothes.
BRADY: Get dressed. We've got stuff to do.
Theresa groaned.
THERESA: Can't I just stay here until my head isn't splitting?
BRADY: Your head won't be splitting after a while. This is gonna help.
Theresa took a deep breath.
THERESA: Fine. Just give me a few minutes.
She took the clothes and walked to the bathroom. A little while later, she came out completely dressed.
THERESA: Where are we going, anyway?
BRADY: To find the actors who play us, as well as our creator, and try to convince them not to cancel Days.
THERESA: Brady, I'm not gonna be any help to you like this.
BRADY: That's why I'm sobering you up, first. Come on.
They got their things and went out to the car.

CAR
Shawn-D, Belle and Philip had spent the morning looking around Springfield, Missouri for Jay. They had stopped in most restaurants and convenience stores around. Finally, they came to a place.
SHAWN-D: Okay, this is the last diner in Springfield. If he's not here, we'll have to start looking in the stores.
PHILIP: No need for that.
There, sitting in a corner table in the window was the man himself: Jay Kenneth Johnson.
SHAWN-D: Okay. Philip, you'd better wait here for about five or ten minutes.
PHILIP: Why?
SHAWN-D: Try to imagine how weird it would be to see another you who wasn't exactly you.
PHILIP: No weirder than it is for me.
BELLE: Look, we just need a few minutes to explain the situation. Five, tops.
PHILIP: Okay, but after five, I'm coming in. I wanna meet this guy.
Shawn-D and Belle got out of the car and went in.

[heroicmuse]

Lol at Philip saying its weird for him too.

I hope JJ gets to meet who I think he gets to meet

I am loving your version of Theresa and Brady André DiMera

[Kpatch]

I hope JJ gets to meet who I think he's gonna meet too.

I am sooo relieved the gang found Jay! I guess the good people of Springfield are used to seeing him around town, because it doesn't seem like he's attracting a crowd.

Looking forward to more.

[mae00]

Surprised that they found Jay so fast but am glad that they did!

[fluffysmom]

I suspect Tony's friend will be excited to meet JJ.

I'm happy that they found Jay. I hope he's willing to help them.

I'm glad Brady and Teresa are getting along.