The Melaswen Paradox (Read 318,550 times)

[André DiMera]

Chapter 302

HORTON CENTER
Shawn-D took Claire, Jade and baby Emmy to the Horton Center. He had explaimed the situation to Eric, who agreed that he'd be more than happy to let Jade and her baby stay there.
CLAIRE: Come on, I'll show you around and help you find your room.
JADE: Okay.
Claire and Jade walked off.
SHAWN-D: Thanks again for letting Jade stay here.
ERIC: Not a problem. I pray that we'll be able to help her find her way.
SHAWN-D: That's part of what I wanted to talk to you about.
ERIC: What do you mean?
SHAWN-D: I don't want to go into great detail, but...just keep your eyes open while Jade's around.
ERIC: Why?
SHAWN-D: Let's just say she's caused a lot of trouble for Claire and her friends over the years.
ERIC: I see. I will keep that in mind, and pray that God gives her guidance, and that He works through us here to help her with that guidance.
SHAWN-D: I appreciate it. Thanks, man.
Eric and Shawn-D shook hands. A minute later, Claire came back.
CLAIRE: I've got Jade set up in a room. She's feeding Emmy.
ERIC: Excellent. Thank you for bringing her here.
CLAIRE: I hope you guys can help her.
ERIC: That is our hope, as well.
SHAWN-D: Well, we should get going. I have to get back to work. And I think you've got an appointment in a little bit. I'll drop you off on my way back.
CLAIRE: Okay. Thanks again, Eric.
Shawn-D and Claire left.

O'HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Nicholas stood at the baggage claim. He checked his watch, then looked at the arrivals and departures boards. A large group of people walked into the baggage claim, among them was Carly. She and Nicholas walked to each other.
CARLY: Nicky.
NICHOLAS: Mother.
Carly and Nicholas gave each other a stiff hug.
CARLY: I'm a little surprised to see you.
NICHOLAS: Why?
CARLY: It's nothing. It's just...I thought you would have sent Ivan.
NICHOLAS: Please, you're my mother. I'm not going to send Ivan to get you.
CARLY: Thank you.
Nicholas nodded. They waited for Carly's suitcase in silence, then got in the car.

CAR
A short while later, they were driving back to Salem.
CARLY: It is good to see you, Nicky.
NICHOLAS: You too.
CARLY: I suppose I'll finally get to see Beatrix again. She must have grown so much.
NICHOLAS: She has. She's excited to see you, as well.
CARLY: Good.
The car pulled up outside the Alamain Mansion.
NICHOLAS: I'll have Ivan get your bags.
CARLY: No, that's okay. I've got them. I'm interested to see what you've done with the place, and see my granddaughter.

TITAN
Philip was working late this evening. His work phone rang.
PHILIP: Kiriakis. Well, I was wondering when I would hear from you again. And why would I want to do something like that? Uh-huh. Okay. Really? Look, as I'm sure you already know, my father isn't in charge of Titan anymore...I see. I see. Well, if you're sure. Okay. Friday night, Penthouse Grille, you got it.
Philip hung up the phone. He sighed, then pressed a button on his phone.
PHILIP: Marie, please put an appointment in my calender. Friday night, 7 o'clock. Dinner with my father and Tony DiMera.
MARIE (over phone): I'll get right on that, sir.

[mae00]

I hope that Jade doesn't make everyone regret helping her and Emmy.

Tensions are building with Nicholas and Carly. I have a feeling that this won't end very well at all.

Still not sure who is calling all of Salem...Tony or Andre. I hope everyone has their guard up.

[heroicmuse]

Eric is a good person to talk to Jade. He will (hopefully) use his religious foundation to help him be non-judgmental so Jade has a chance of redemption if she wants it. Which I hope she does. I don't trust her.

I'm waiting to see things explode between Nicholas and Carly.

I am curious as to how this meeting is gonna play out. Interested to see what happens.

Great chapter André DiMera.

[fluffysmom]

I wonder if Tony or Andre will show up at the meetings.

I hope Eric can handle Jade.

[Kpatch]

Welcome back to Salem, Carly!

I hope Jade and Em will be safe at the Horton Center but I have my doubts.

Curious about Philip's meeting with Tony and Victor. This does not sound good.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 303

SALEM HIGH
Claire, Ciara and Trix were at their lockers.
TRIX: She seems really nice. I mean, we only really got to see each other this morning. It was super late when my dad got home from picking her up. But she seems nice.
CIARA: That's good. My dad used to be married to her for a year or so, I guess. It was a long time ago, back when my brother was in grade school.
TRIX: Well, that's interesting.
CIARA: Yeah.
TRIX: How was your night, Claire?
CLAIRE: Good, once my dad and I got Jade taken care of. She's staying at the Horton Center for right now. I just hope Eric's able to help her.
CIARA: Me too.
Trix closed her locker.
TRIX: Well, I should get to class. Have fun on your free period, you two.
CIARA: See you later.
Ciara and Trix hugged, and Trix walked away.

ALAMAIN INDUSTRIES
Nicholas sat at his desk. A light on his phone flashed.
IVAN (over phone): Mr. Alamain, your mother has entered the building.
Nicholas pushed a button.
NICHOLAS: Thank you, Ivan. Send her up.
A few minutes later, Carly walked into Nicholas' office. Nicholas stood up.
NICHOLAS: Hello, mother. I assume you got Trix off to school.
CARLY: Yes. It is lovely to get to see her again.
NICHOLAS: Good.
CARLY: I like what you've done with the place.
NICHOLAS: Thank you, I've put a lot of work into it since the incident.
CARLY: I am sorry about that, Nicky-
NICHOLAS: Let's not go into it right now.
CARLY: I was only doing what I thought was best.
NICHOLAS: That's not what's important right now. If we must discuss it, we can discuss it later.
Carly coughed.
CARLY: So, Nicky, you never really explained to me why you needed me to come back so urgently.
NICHOLAS: Yes, I was wondering when we would get around to that. You may want to sit down for this.
Nicholas gestured to a chair across from his own. Both he and Carly sat down.
NICHOLAS: I asked you here on a personal matter. Now, before you say anything, I would appreciate it if you would let me finish talking.
CARLY: Go on.
NICHOLAS: A few months ago, when I first moved back, Aunt Vivian followed me to Salem. She claims to have been convinced by the ghost of my father that I needed help. We had a party to celebrate both the reopening of the mansion, and the total rebranding of Alamain Industries. However, our party was crashed by a madman, who shot Aunt Viv, putting her in a coma. Now, the doctors here our very competent, but are unable to bring her out of her coma. I know that you have done amazing work with coma patients in the last decade, so I'm asking you for help.

DIMERA ENTERPRISES
Tony and Chad were sitting at their respective desks. The phone on Tony's rang.
TONY: Hello? What can I do for you? I see. Are you indeed? How fascinating. Yes, of course. Yes, it will be the both of us. All right. See you then.
Tony hung up the phone.
CHAD: What was that all about?
TONY: That was Victor. Seems there is to be a dinner party on Friday for the three biggest businesses in Salem, and we're invited.

[heroicmuse]

So then it appears that it was Andre making the calls, since Tony didn't appear to know anything about the dinner plans!

Oooh... so interested to see Carly's response. Is this backstory for her and Nicholas something that was on-air or something new?

I'm glad Ciara and Trix are getting along, and wonder how their relationship will progress.

Great chapter André DiMera!

[André DiMera]

It’s new, heroicmuse, and I’m very excited for the reveal of what happened between them!

[mae00]

Jade is sort of in protective custody at the moment so Claire better watch about how much she blabs about helping Jade and where her and Emmy are.

I can't wait to see who all really shows up at this business dinner. Sounds like Victor may have an inkling to what is going on since he called Tony.

[Kpatch]

Uh oh. I think Tony, Victor, and Philip are being set up. I sure hope Victor isn't partnering with Andre.

Can't wait to get Carly's reaction to Nicholas's request.

[fluffysmom]

The dinner party will be very interesting.

I wonder how Carly will react to Nicholas's request.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 304

ALAMAIN INDUSTRIES
NICHOLAS: It would be for me, not Aunt Viv. I mean, yes, it would be for Aunt Viv, obviously. But, in the long run, it would benefit me.
CARLY: How?
NICHOLAS: Aunt Viv came out here to help me. If you help her, she can help me. Plus, you could remain totally anonymous. Aunt Viv would never have to know that it was you who got her out of that coma.
CARLY: Well, she'd probably figure it out if one of the first faces she saw when she woke up was mine.
NICHOLAS: So, will you do it?
CARLY: Do you know what you're asking, Nicky?
NICHOLAS: I'm asking you to do your job as a doctor! You know, that whole do no harm oath that you took so long ago.
Carly shook her head.
CARLY: I don't think that I can.
NICHOLAS: What? You can't do your job? Do you really hate me and Aunt Viv that much?
CARLY: Nicky, you're my son. I could never hate you! I love you. But, I can't treat Vivian. I just can't.
NICHOLAS: Why not?
CARLY: Mainly, because it would be a conflict of interests. As you know very well, Vivian and I have a history. A very long, complicated history. And because of all that, even if I wanted to, there's no way that I'd be able to put everything that's happened aside and treat her like any other patient. There's no way I'd be allowed to. Nicky, please understand, it's not that I don't want to help you, but as a doctor, I cannot treat someone that I have had a long personal history with, especially not the type of history that we have. That's why when you were a little boy, I always had to take you to a different doctor.
NICHOLAS: So, there's nothing you can do, then?
CARLY: I didn't say that.
Carly took a deep breath.
CARLY: There are other doctors at Salem University Hospital, many of whom don't have the history with Vivian that I have.
NICHOLAS: I've already tried that. They say they've done all they can do.
CARLY: Maybe. But, if one of them were to consult with me, I would be able to suggest things that they may not have tried yet. As long as I don't administer any actual treatment. I would only be there to advise and make suggestions.
NICHOLAS: And you'd be willing to do that?
CARLY: Since it means so much to you, yes. But remember, I'm doing this for you, not Vivian.
Nicholas walked out from behind his desk.
NICHOLAS: Thank you, mother.
CARLY: You're welcome.
Nicholas and Carly hugged.
CARLY: Now, I'd better go so you can get back to work.
NICHOLAS: No, please, stay. I was just about to ask Ivan to get lunch. If you'd like, you can stay, and I'll order something for you. I mean, we didn't really catch up last night or this morning, and this would give us a chance to.
CARLY: All right. I'd like that, actually.
Carly sat back down as Nicholas picked up the phone.

[heroicmuse]

Love love love this scene. Its so rare in soapland for a doctor to admit an actual conflict of interest and this scene was so emotionally rich and filled with conflict.

Great chapter André DiMera

[Kpatch]

I like Carly's compromise!

[fluffysmom]

Oct 12, 2017 11:09:57 GMT -5 Kpatch said:

I like Carly's compromise!

Me too! I'm glad she is willing to consult.