Loves Labours (Read 11,313 times)

[mae00]

Joey, Joey, Joey. For someone who has a dad that is/was an agent & also does PI work, you really are a fool. Has he been dipping into some of JJ's donuts?

[fluffysmom]

This is not going to be good. Hopefully Joey will finally see the light about Jade.

Will there be previews André DiMera?

[André DiMera]

Next Week...

André gives orders to a new pawn.
ANDRE: You must know the exact moment when to sacrifice your most important piece.

Meanwhile, the teens party as the Last Blast Dance begins!
CLAIRE: This is so awesome!

And it will be big!
JOEY: What the hell?!
CIARA: Oh god...
JADE: Someone is gonna get exactly what they deserve...

Join the 2016 Last Blast Dance this week on LOVES LABOURS.

[heroicmuse]

Omg I am so excited for Last Blast! And for Andres new plan. Thanks for the previews André DiMera!

[fluffysmom]

I'm anxious to see what happens at the Last Blast. I wonder what Andre is planning now and who is his new pawn. Thanks André DiMera.

[Kpatch]

I'm excited about the Last Blast too, and nervous about the fallout from the slide show.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 21

SALEM HIGH
The gymnasium of Salem High was packed with students, and a handful of adults. The lights were dimming, and Mr. Woods walked up to a microphone on the stage.
WOODS: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to the 2016 Last Blast Dance!
There was a loud eruption of cheers from the students.
WOODS: We're all gonna have a great time tonight. Please remember to sign up for the dance contest with either myself or Dean Faulkner. The contest begins in one hour. But, it's not about the contest. This night is about you guys. It's a celebration of this amazing year that we have shared here. And so, without further ado, let's dance!
The students cheered again, as the sounds of David Bowie's “Let's Dance” thumped from the speakers. Click here to listen along. A large crowd of students got out onto the floor to start dancing. Ciara and Claire were getting some punch.
CLAIRE: This place is beautiful!
CIARA: It so is! I'm super excited that we're actually here!
CLAIRE: Me too!
CIARA: So, you gonna dance with anyone?
CLAIRE: I don't know. I might. I'm sure you and Theo will.
CIARA: Yeah. But, what about you?
CLAIRE: Who would I dance with? I mean, you've got Theo. Joey has Jade. Henri's dancing with his guy friends.
CIARA: What about Chase?
CLAIRE: What about him?
CIARA: You should dance with him.
CLAIRE: Really?
CIARA: Totally!
CLAIRE: I don't know.
CIARA: Come on, Claire. I've seen the way you look at him.
CLAIRE: What way? I don't look at him in any particular way.
CIARA: Yeah, okay. Sure.
Jade and Joey were among the couples that were dancing.
JADE: You did it, right?
JOEY: Yes, I did it.
JADE: Good boy. See, I knew I could count on you.
Jade kissed Joey on the cheek.
JOEY: What was on that flash drive, anyway?
JADE: I already told you: pictures. You'll see them later tonight. Now, stop worrying and keep dancing with me.

DIMERA MANSION
André sat at the chess board, looking over all of the pieces. Bart walked in, with Ernan behind him.
BART: The Irishman is here to see you, boss.
ANDRE: Thank you, Bart. That will be all.
Bart walked out of the room. André looked up and smiled.
ANDRE: Mr. Whelan, please, take a seat.
He gestured to the chair on the opposite side of the board.
ANDRE: Ever play?
ERNAN: I was never much for chess. Or games in general.
André smirked.
ERNAN: You summoned me here.
ANDRE: Indeed I did.
ERNAN: What do you want?
ANDRE: To inform you of the next phase of the plan.
ERNAN: Which is?

[heroicmuse]

I'm eager to know what the next phase of Andre's plan, or any phase of it for that matter, is.

I'm nervous about what was on that flash drive. Can't wait to see what's going to happen at Last Blast.

Great chapter André DiMera!

[Kpatch]

Great scene setting for the dance. I feel like I'm there. And Let's Dance is my favorite Bowie song.

Thanks André DiMera!

[fluffysmom]

I'm anxious to find out what will happen at the dance and what Andre's plan is.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 22

SALEM HIGH
Click here to listen to the song that's playing.
CLAIRE: I don't.
CIARA: You so do, though. It's cool. He looks at you the same way, too.
CLAIRE: Does he?
CIARA: Yeah. Haven't you noticed?
CLAIRE: No, not really.
CIARA: Claire, we're best friends, right?
CLAIRE: Of course.
CIARA: And Chase and I are step siblings. We know each other super well. And so do you and I. I'm telling you, as your best friend. Chase likes you. And I know you like him, too, don't you?
CLAIRE: Yeah.
CIARA: Then ask him to dance. Look, he's right over there by the bleachers. Go over there and dance with him.
CLAIRE: Do you think I should?
CIARA: Yes! Do it!
Ciara looked over.
CIARA: Actually, looks like he's coming to you.
Chase walked over.
CHASE: Hi, Claire. Ciara.
CLAIRE: Hi.
CIARA: Hey, Chase.
CHASE: You, um, you guys enjoying the dance so far?
CLAIRE: Yeah. You?
CHASE: Yeah.
CIARA: I'm gonna leave you two alone, and see if Theo wants to dance.
Ciara walked off.
CHASE: So...
CLAIRE: So...
CHASE: You're really good in the practice for Evita. I kinda wish you had gotten the lead role and Jade had been the understudy instead of the other way around.
CLAIRE: Thanks. You're really good as Che.
CHASE: Thanks.
Chase poured himself some punch, took and drink, and then set it down.
CHASE: So...
CLAIRE: So...
CHASE & CLAIRE (in unison): Do you wanna dance?

DIMERA MANSION
André returned his attention to the board.
ANDRE: You know, it's a shame you don't play. It would do you good. Especially with the metaphor that I'm about to use.
ERNAN: Just get to the point, matey.
ANDRE: To the point. I like it.
He picked up the black knight.
ANDRE: You see this piece? The black knight?
ERNAN: Yes. What of it?
ANDRE: Chess is more than just a game. It's a test of wits. Strategy. To truly be a master of chess, one must know what the most valuable piece on the board is. In this game, this knight is the most valuable piece. In order for the game to be a success...
ERNAN: The knight must fall.
ANDRE: Precisely.
ERNAN: I'll get right on it.
ANDRE: Promptly.
Ernan stood up and walked out.

[Kpatch]

The knight must fall. Love that metaphor! Very clever. Only … who's the knight? That is the question.

The awkward convo between Claire and Chase felt very real. Good job!

[heroicmuse]

I loved the conversation between Claire and Chase! I could see and hear it. I would much rather see this than what we have on screen currently for these characters.

I'm with Kpatch. Who is the knight? LOL

Great chapter André DiMera!

[mae00]

Wonder who the black knight is in this plot of Andre's.

Great chapter Andre!

[fluffysmom]

Cute scenes at the dance.

I wonder who is the black knight...