The Melaswen Paradox (Read 319,227 times)

[André DiMera]

Chapter 284

SALEM HIGH
TRIX: You liked it?
CIARA: Yeah. I liked it a lot.
TRIX: I liked it, too. So, what does this mean?
CIARA: That's the thing, I'm not really sure. These feelings are totally new to me. I've never felt the way I do right now. But, it's a good feeling. I guess I'm kind of wondering, would it be cool if we hung out sometime so I can explore this more?
TRIX: Yeah, I'd like that! Unfortunately, I can't tonight. I've gotta go with my dad to see my Aunt Viv in the hospital.
CIARA: Oh, right. Okay.
TRIX: But, I would like to hang out soon.
CIARA: Cool. That sounds good.
TRIX: So, I'll see you tomorrow?
CIARA: Yeah, for sure. Good luck with your aunt.
TRIX: Thanks.

TITAN
Victor shook his head.
VICTOR: You throw that word around so easily, Titus, but you've no idea what war really means. Let's get this straight, you may be the head of Titan's Greek office, but Titan is my company. You never left Greece, never had to make your own way in the world of business. I gave you your position, against my better judgement, because I hoped that it would give you a sense of responsibility. I can see that I was wrong, and that it only taught you arrogance.
TITUS: I can't believe that you would do this to your own brother!
VICTOR: I've done far worse for much less. You should know that by now. Now, get out of my sight.
TITUS: This is not over, Victor!
Titus turned and walked out the door, Hondros following him. As they walked down the hallways, Titus turned to Hondros.
TITUS: He won't get away with this, you know. We'll show him. All men have their weakness. I want you to find out his.
Hondros nodded. They walked into the front office.
TITUS: Bring the car around. I need to make a phone call.
Hondros nodded and walked out the door. Titus pulled out a phone and dialed a number. He waited, but heard nothing.
TITUS: Heh, that's odd.
He redialed the number. Again, there was nothing.
TITUS: Something must be wrong with this thing.
He tried to dial it again. Nico walked up to him.
NICO: Excuse me, Mr. Kiriakis, but I'll be taking that.
Nico took the phone out of Titus' hand.
TITUS: Who are you? What are you doing?
NICO: I am an associate of the elder Mr. Kiriakis. Your wallet, please.
Nico held out his hand.
TITUS: Are you crazy? I'm not giving you my wallet.
NICO: I don't need the entire wallet, sir. Only the key card inside of it.
TITUS: And why would I give you my key card?
NICO: The key card that is currently in your possession is property of Titan Industries. As you are no longer employed by Titan Industries, you will have no further use for it, and must return it upon your departure from the company, as per the agreement you signed when you were hired.

[mae00]

Wow. Victor wasted no time at all. He must have set everything in motion before he got to the office.

I'm glad Trix and Ciara got to have a conversation without any interruptions and that Ciara was honest with Trix about being confused.

[heroicmuse]

I'm glad Victor moved so quickly.to.neutralize Titus, though I'm sure this war is far from over.

I'm also glad that Ciara and Trix had an honest conversation.

Great chapter André DiMera.

[Kpatch]

Wednesday's chapter: I actually feel sorry for Titus. What a horrible way to find out your son is dead. I think Victor should cut him a little slack.

I didn't realize Thomas was such a powerful man.

[fluffysmom]

I'm happy to see Nico.

I'm glad that Ciara was honest.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 285

BRADY PUB
Claire and Ciara arrived at the Brady Pub early one morning.
CLAIRE: Thanks for hiring us, Uncle Max.
MAX: No problem, guys. I'm happy to get some more help around here, with Chelsea still on bedrest until the baby comes.
CIARA: How's Chelsea?
MAX: She's good. Getting ready for little Isaac to come any day now.
CIARA: Cool! I can't wait to be an aunt!
CLAIRE: You're technically an aunt already.
CIARA: That doesn't count. You're more like my best friend than my niece.
CLAIRE: Anyway, what can we do first, Uncle Max?
MAX: Well, the chairs'll have to be set up before the breakfast rush.
CIARA: On it.
Ciara and Claire set to work, and Max went into the back to get things ready.
CLAIRE: So, how'd it go yesterday?
CIARA: It was okay.
CLAIRE: Just okay?
CIARA: It was good. Trix was really understanding. She said she's open to hanging out someday and helping me figure things out.
CLAIRE: That's more than okay! That's great! I'm so happy for you, Ci!
CIARA: Thanks. I just need to tell my mom about it, now.
CLAIRE: Well, you know she'll be cool with it. Grandma Hope's one of the coolest ladies ever.
CIARA: I guess. I'm not worried about that, I just...
The girls heard a sound come from upstairs.
CHELSEA (from upstairs): Max!
Max came running out of the kitchen and ran up the stairs.
CIARA: Wonder what that's all about?
Ciara put down the last chair as Max came running down the stairs.
MAX: Girls, I'm sorry to have to do this, but I've gotta go. I've gotta get somebody to cover my shift. Ma's not up to it. Hopefully Roman or Kayla can.
CLAIRE: Why? What's going on?
MAX: Chelsea's having the baby!
Max pulled out his cell phone and started dialing.

DIMERA MANSION
Tony and Chad had met with John, Steve and Roman.
CHAD: Don't we seem to be missing one of our party?
TONY: I was about to ask, have any of you heard from Thomas lately?
JOHN: Him, specifically? No. But we do know what's going on with him.
ROMAN: Or, rather, what will be happening shortly.
STEVE: Looks like Thomas decided to nab Elvis Jr. and flee the country.
TONY: So, E.J.'s gone, as well. Wonderful.
JOHN: Yes, well we knew that he wasn't trustworthy. Thankfully, though, we'll be able to track down Thomas, at least.
CHAD: How?
TONY: You may recall that I implanted a tracking device in his hand at our first meeting. It is hooked up directly to the ISA's main office.
STEVE: And if our calculations are correct, Thomas is headed for England. Should be landing and, shortly after, meeting one of our good friends any time now.

HEATHROW AIRPORT – LONDON, ENGLAND
Thomas walked through the airport. When he got to baggage claim, he was stopped by Shane Donovan.
SHANE: Thomas Banks?
THOMAS: What can I do for you?
SHANE: Shane Donovan. I have a few questions for you. Step this way, please.
Shane guided Thomas away from the baggage claim.

[mae00]

I'm so glad that it was mentioned that Ciara and Claire and Aunt & niece!! And that Hope is a grandma! It drives me nuts when the show bypasses all of that!

I had forgotten about the implant. YAY Shane!!! Can't wait to see how it goes with him and Thomas.

[heroicmuse]

I"m so excited for Chelsea to have the baby! Like, ridiculously excited. And I agree with mae00. Great job keeping track of the relationships! (Unlike the actual show).

I can't wait to see what Shane does regarding Thomas.

Great chapter André DiMera. Will there be previews?

[Kpatch]

Thurs - I’m glad Victor is one step ahead of Titus, but I’m worried that Titus will use Philip as Victor’s Achilles heel.

Friday - I loved it when Shane intercepted Thomas. Now we’ll find out what Thomas is really up to.

[fluffysmom]

I'm glad to see Shane!

I hope Chelsea and the baby are okay.

I don't think the writers want us to remember that Hope has a college aged grandchild.

[André DiMera]

Thanks for reading and commenting, everyone!

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Next week...

There's a new member of the Brady family!
CHELSEA: He's beautiful!

While another family is fractured.
TITUS: He won't get away with this!

And later this week, Ciara has a talk with Hope.
CIARA: I need to tell you something.

All this and more next week on THE MELASWEN PARADOX!

[heroicmuse]

Omg I can't wait to meet baby Isaac! And to see what happens next in the Kiriakis war. I'm also really excited about Ciara's talk with Hope.

Thanks for the great previews André DiMera!

[Kpatch]

Looking forward to the Kiriakis story! Thanks for the previews.

[fluffysmom]

Thanks for the previews André DiMera. I'm looking forward to seeing more of Titus, Victor, and Philip.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 286

ST. LUKE'S
Susan and Moira were having tea in one of the offices.
MOIRA: So, you have Elvis back.
SUSAN: Yes. Thomas came through for me.
MOIRA: Susan, I know that you and Thomas are close, and I am glad that you have been reunited with your son, but I do not approve of Thomas' methods. Where is he now?
SUSAN: He's back in my hotel room. In a day or two, I'm gonna get a flight back to England. Oh, Edmund'll be so excited to have him back home with us!
MOIRA: I meant Thomas.
SUSAN: Oh, right. Dunno. I haven't seen him since he brought me my little Elvis back.

KIRIAKIS MANSION
Philip came down to the dining room for breakfast. Victor was reading the paper.
PHILIP: So, any word from Uncle Titus since yesterday?
VICTOR: No, but that's what I expected. Titus has either run back to Greece, tail firmly planted between legs, or he's gearing up for war.
PHILIP: Which is more likely?
VICTOR: What do you think? Don't be naïve enough to think that, just because he's my younger brother, he's not going to seek retribution for this. He's still a Kiriakis. Just a less well connected one.
PHILIP: That guy following him around seemed pretty intimidating.
Victor scoffed.
VICTOR: Hondros is purely for show. Comapred to Nico, he's a puppy dog who just happened to find an owner in my idiotic little brother.
PHILIP: So, we don't have anything to worry about?
VICTOR: Didn't you hear a damn word I just said? Of course we do. Now, I didn't know Titus very well. By the time he was born, I was already in boarding school. But if he's anything like his son, Deimos, we could be in trouble.
PHILIP: How so?
VICTOR: By all accounts, Titus was the troubled son of my fmaily. He may be an idiot. Or maybe that's just what he wants us to think. It's likely that he's a brilliant lunatic. You can't predict him or his moves, which, of course, means he's not a lunatic at all.

BRADY PUB
Max hung up the phone.
MAX: Dammit! Roman's not picking up!
CLAIRE: Uncle Max, I'll call my dad. He's off today, and he's worked here before, so he knows what to do. You should be with Aunt Chelsea.
MAX: Okay. Thanks.
Max ran back up the stairs. Claire got out her phone and dialed.
CLAIRE: Daddy? No, everything's fine. Aunt Chelsea's having her baby. Uncle Max is taking her to the hospital. He needs someone to take over from him. Okay. See you soon. Love you, too.
Claire hung up her phone. Max, carrying Chelsea, came running down the stairs.
MAX: Thanks, guys.
CIARA: Good luck!
Max and Chelsea headed out the door. A minute later, Shawn-D walked in.
SHAWN-D: Thank goodness it's a short drive over here. So, what have you got left to do?
CLAIRE: Uncle Max was in the kitchen getting things ready. I think the cooks are here by now, though.
SHAWN-D: Right. I'll got check it out. You guys good out here?
CIARA: We will be.
SHAWN-D: All right. Well, turn the sign around. The Brady Pub is ready for the Saturday breakfast rush!
Shawn-D put a hand on Claire's shoulder.
SHAWN-D: Thanks for calling me.
CLAIRE: No problem. Thanks for coming so quickly.
Shawn-D squeezed Claire's shoulder and patted Ciara's.
SHAWN-D: Let's get to work, guys.
He walked into the kitchen as the girls got their aprons on and Ciara turned the sign to “Open”.