The Melaswen Paradox (Read 318,552 times)

[heroicmuse]

Ooh. This all sounds great! I'm especially excited for Nicholas dealing with Vivian's condition. I also am really curious as to what Andre is up to and how Jade is gonna react to this news.

Thanks for the great previews André DiMera!

[fluffysmom]

It was a very interesting week. Titus has no idea what he is getting into.

Thanks for the previews André DiMera. I'm looking forward to Nicholas's scenes.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 296

SALEM INN
Jade sat on the bed with her mouth wide open.
JAN: So there you go. That's the story of how I ended up pregnant. Because Paul Mendez raped me. Then he took me and his daughter Nicole hostage, so I shot him. And he died a few hours later of blood loss. A few months later, I fell down the stairs and thought I had miscarried you. But I didn't. Somehow, the world was finally on my side, even though it's taken me sixteen years to find that out.
JADE: My god...that's...that all sounds so horrible!
JAN: It was. But, he was only my first.
JADE: I don't think I want to hear anymore of this.
JAN: There were two others. Nearly three. After I thought you had died, I went off the rails. My parents made me move to “get me away from Salem”. So, I killed them. I made it look like they had a skiing accident. Then, there was Victor Kiriakis. Didn't actually kill him, but some nutjob drugged me and made me think I did. Turns out he wasn't really dead, either.
Jan laughed.
JAN: It's funny how things like that happen in Salem, isn't it? And now it's that time again. Only this time, it's gonna be different.
Jade's eyes grew wide.
JADE: What do you mean?
JAN: This is what I've been training you for, Jade. This is our big moment. We're finally gonna get rid of Belle, Claire and whoever else stands in the way of us getting Shawn and Joey. Only this time, they won't be coming back.
JADE: You're insane!
JAN: Are you only just noticing? I thought you idolized me, Jade. I thought you wanted to be exactly like me. Well, this is who I am!
Jade picked up baby Emmy and held her close. She grabbed her suitcase.
JAN: Where are you going?
JADE: I don't know, but away from you!

PIER
TITUS: You have met Deimos, then?
ANDRE: Well, of course I have. I'm Tony DiMera, CEO of DiMera Enterprises. Deimos was working for Titan. It's only natural that we would have run into each other at some point.
TITUS: Right, of course.
ANDRE: Now, as I was saying, I was compelled by your story. And I believe that I can help you not only get revenge on Victor for allowing poor Deimos to be murdered, but on Nicholas Alamain, as well, for rejecting your offer.
TITUS: You truly think you can do this?
ANDRE: Oh, Titus Kiriakis, I am certain of it.
TITUS: What would you like in return? If it is within my power, I will do it.
ANDRE: Well, as I said durng the meeting with Chad, I am aware that you have very little to offer me. No matter, though. I won't ask for much. Only that you keep this a complete secret...from everybody...until the time is right.
TITUS: Who am I going to tell?
ANDRE: I've no idea, but things do have a way of just slipping out. However, on this occasion, they shall not, under any circumstances.
Hondros walked up behind Titus.
ANDRE: And who is this?
TITUS: This is my former assistant and personal muscle, Hondros.
ANDRE: Can he not speak for himself?
TITUS: No, actually.
ANDRE: And why is that?
TITUS: Many years ago, Hondros got into a fight. The man he fought with could be very brutal. Hondros won the fight, but not before the other man could cut out his tongue.
André smirked.
ANDRE: Oh, I like you, Titus Kiriakis. This is going to be a wonderful pairing, I can feel it.
TITUS: So, we have a deal, then?
ANDRE: Most certainly.
André and Titus shook hands.

[heroicmuse]

Oh Titus, you just fell into a diabolical trap. This should be fun.

LOL at Jade's reaction to learning all about Jan. I don't think that door can be closed now that it's open, Jade.

Great chapter André DiMera.

[mae00]

I don't see Jade getting away from Jan that easily.

If Titus has so little faith in what "Tony" is saying to him, then why did he approach him?
The line about cutting out Hondros' tongue is from a movie that I can't quite place. "The Princess Bride" keeps coming to mind but doesn't seem right. Ugh! Dang Monday morning fog!

[Kpatch]

Jan is a lunatic. I'm not a fan of Jade but I hope she gets out of Jan's clutches.

Titus needs to give up his vendetta. He's barking up the wrong tree, and doesn't know how much danger he's getting himself into. Worried about him. It would be poetic irony if Victor helps him out of this situation.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 297

SALEM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Chelsea was sitting up in bed, holding her baby. Max was sitting nearby.
MAX: Things at the Pub are good, as always.
CHELSEA: That's good. I can't wait to get out of here so we can take little Isaac home.
The door opened and Tommy walked in.
TOMMY: Well, I have good news about that. I've been looking over the charts, and you and your baby are in perfect health. I'm having nurse Maxine print the discharge papers as we speak. You two are going home this morning.

SALEM HIGH
Claire and Ciara were at their lockers.
CLAIRE: So, you gonna give me some details?
CIARA: About what?
CLAIRE: About your date with Trix last night.
CIARA: It wasn't really a date.
CLAIRE: Uh-huh.
CIARA: It wasn't.
CLAIRE: Hey, you guys both like each other, you had dinner and went to a movie. If that's not a date, then what is?
CIARA: I don't know. When you put it like that, I guess it was a date. I'm just...I'm still getting used to admitting it, even to myself.
CLAIRE: It's okay. You'll get used to saying it after a little while.
CIARA; I hope so.
CLAIRE: So, how was biology?
CIARA: Not bad. Jade wasn't there, surprisingly.
CLAIRE: Well, that's good.
CIARA: How was English Lit?
CLAIRE: Great! We're starting Romeo and Juliet today.
CIARA: Cool.
The one minute warning bell rang.
CIARA: Well, I should get to class. What are you gonna do with your free period?
CLAIRE: No idea. Probably just go to the library. Good luck in class.
CIARA: Thanks.
Ciara picked up her backpack and walked away. Claire put a few more books into her backpack. She heard a small noise behind her, but paid no attention. She closed her locker, turned around, and jumped when she saw Jade standing right next to her.
JADE: Claire.
CLAIRE: What the hell, Jade? Are you trying to give me a heart attack or something?
JADE: Sorry.
Claire noticed that Jade looked extremely tired. She was holding her baby in one arm, and had a suticase in her other hand.
CLAIRE: Why are you staring at me?
JADE: Can we talk?
CLAIRE: Why? After everything that's happened, what could we possibly have to talk about?
JADE: Please, I need someone to talk to. I need help.

ALAMAIN MANSION
Nicholas paced the room. He was on the phone.
NICHOLAS: That's it, then? There's nothing else that you can do? You're absolutely sure? Okay. I see. Yeah. Okay. Thank you for calling. Bye.
Nicholas hung up and sighed. Ivan entered the room.
IVAN: I take it that madame still hasn't come out of her coma?
NICHOLAS: No, Ivan, she hasn't. According to the doctors, her injuries have healed. Logically, there's nothing wrong with her. She just won't wake up.
IVAN: Have you perhaps thought about calling in some professionals?
NICHOLAS: The people of Salem University Hospital are professionals.
IVAN: No, I mean, specialists. Surely you know someone you can call who can help madame.
Nicholas thought for a moment.
NICHOLAS: If only I still had that list of my father's connections. It was deleted during the data breach we suffered a few years ago. It would be so helpful now. But, now that I think of it, perhaps there is someone else who can help. Ivan, bring the car around. I have a visit to make.

[mae00]

I hope that Jade's plea for help isn't a part of Jan's plan.

I wonder who Nicholas is going to see. And is Vivian really still in a coma or has she orchestrated a different plan?

[heroicmuse]

Well, that's interesting. I kind of believe Jade is upset but I don't trust her at all. Wonder what she's going to say.

I also wonder who Nicholas is going to see. And glad Max and Chelsea and their baby are going home. I always get nervous when things are going too well though.

Great chapter André DiMera.

[Kpatch]

Data breach! Topical.

I hope Jade plans to warn Claire that her parents may be in danger.

[fluffysmom]

Be careful Claire!

Titus is going to regret getting involved with Andre.

I wonder who Nicholas is going to visit.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 298

SALEM HIGH
CLAIRE: Talk.
Jade took a deep breath, but it sounded more like a sob.
JADE: I know you have no reason to trust me. I've been horrible to you ever since you came to Salem. But, you're one of the only people I can trust to help, since Joey won't even talk to me anymore. My mom has gone crazy. She's going to do something really bad, and she wants me to help her, but I don't want to. So, I ran away with Emmy. We ended up having to sleep on a park bench last night. I barely got any sleep, I'm exhausted, I'm scared of what she might do and I just really need someone to talk to.
Jade tried, futilely, to blink back tears.
CLAIRE: Are...are you crying?
Claire had never seen Jade like this before. Though she expected this to be a trick, she couldn't help but feel a tiny bit sorry for Jade. Well, more for her baby than anything. Claire hesitated.
CLAIRE: Okay, fine, I'll talk to you. But, let's go somewhere a bit more private. And let me take the baby until you've calmed down a bit.
Jade nodded and handed Emmy to Claire. Then, the two of them walked into one of the empty classrooms. Claire handed Jade a tissue, and she wiped her face. After a few deep breaths, Jade began to calm down.
CLAIRE: Now, let's talk. What were you saying about your mother?
JADE: She's crazy. Like, legitmately crazy. And I think she's gonna try to hurt you, your mom, and Joey's parents.

KIRIAKIS MANSION
VICTOR: No.
NICHOLAS: Please, just hear me out-
VICTOR: I did. The answer is no.
NICHOLAS: It's not for me. It's for Aunt Viv.
VICTOR: I know exactly what it's for. And the answer is no. Believe me, Nicholas, I feel for you, and I would never wish death on anybody. But after everything that has happened over the years, I cannot bring myself to do what you're asking of me.
NICHOLAS: What if I made it anonymous? Aunt Viv would never know that it was you who helped, and she wouldn't try to come after you or your family again, I'd make sure of it.
VICTOR: That's not a promise you can keep. Nobody controls Vivian Alamain. Normally, I wouldn't do this, but circumstances have recently changed dramatically, so I must say no.
NICHOLAS: I see. You're sure there's nothing I can do to change your mind?
VICTOR: If I think of something, I'll let you know. But for now, the answer is no.
NICHOLAS: Then so be it.
Nicholas turned and walked away.

ALAMAIN MANSION
A short while later, Nicholas returned home. He noticed that the lights in the parlor room were on, and assumed Trix must be in there. She often used that room to study. But that couldn't be the answer, as it was the middle of the day, and she was still at school. Nicholas walked into the parlor room. It was empty. He looked around. Had he forgotten to shut off the lights when he left earlier? He was almost certain he had turned them off.
VOICE: Did you really think it would be so easy?
Nicholas turned around and was face to face with Lawrence Alamain.
NICHOLAS: Father...
LAWRENCE: Hello, Nicholas. We need to talk.

[heroicmuse]

I'm glad Jade is confiding in Claire. I just hope it's not part of an elaborate trap, though I don't get the sense it is.

I'm surprised Victor wouldn't wish death on anybody, considering how many he's caused over the years. But I'm not surprised he doesn't want to help Nicholas. I wonder what Lawrence's ghost is going to suggest.

Great chapter André DiMera.

[Kpatch]

I can see why Victor wouldn't want to help Vivian after what Vivian did to Maggie. I wonder what Lawrence will say.

[fluffysmom]

I'm looking forward to hearing what Lawrence's spirit has to say.

I think Jade is being sincere but you never know.