The Melaswen Paradox (Read 319,200 times)

[heroicmuse]

Lucas and Sami are having a great honeymoon despite the snow.

I wonder if Eugene retrieving his time machine leads to him landing in Salem on New Years Eve.

Great chapter André DiMera.

[Kpatch]

I forgot how Eugene and Tony are related since he doesn't seem to be related to Andre, or at least he doesn't call him a cousin also.

Sami and Lucas are enjoying their honeymoon.

[fluffysmom]

I'm glad Sami and Lucas are enjoying their honeymoon.

I hope Eugene doesn't run into Andre.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 384

SHAWN-D & BELLE'S HOUSE
The next morning, Chase and Ciara were sitting at the table eating breakfast. Shawn-D had already left for the day, and Belle was getting ready for work. She walked to the foot of the stairs.
BELLE: Claire, come on, honey. It's time to get ready for school!
CIARA: How'd you do on Wexler's Calc test yesterday?
CHASE: Decent, I think. You?
CIARA: Not sure, really. I think I did pretty well. We'll see this afternoon when he hands the tests back.
Chase nodded. A few minutes later, Claire, looking very pale, came down the stairs.
CHASE: Hey.
Chase got up and hugged Claire.
CHASE: How'd you sleep?
CLAIRE: Not great.
Belle walked in. She noticed how pale Claire was.
BELLE: Sweetie, are you okay?
Claire shook her head.
CLAIRE: I don't feel so good.
BELLE: What's wrong?
CLAIRE: My stomach hurts really bad. So does my back. And I feel kinda dizzy.
Claire leaned into Chase, who helped her to a chair and put an arm around her. Belle put a hand on Claire's forehead.
BELLE: Well, you do feel warm. And you're really pale. That's it. You're staying home today.
CLAIRE: No, Mom, I can't. I can't miss school!
BELLE: Claire Bear, you'll have to. I'm not going to let you go to school in this shape. I'll call Mr. Woods and explain. You just get some rest.
Claire groaned. Chase rubbed her back.
CHASE: It'll be okay. I'll make a copy of my notes for you so you can catch up on whatever you miss. Okay?
CLAIRE: I guess.
Chase kissed Claire's forehead.
CHASE: I'll see you tonight.
CLAIRE: Okay.
CIARA: Bye, Claire.
CHASE: Hope you feel better, Songbird.
CLAIRE: Thanks.
Ciara and Chase picked up their bags and left. Belle put an arm around Claire.
BELLE: Come on, baby. You need some rest.
CLAIRE: Okay.
Belle helped Claire up and walked her upstairs.

DIMERA MANSION
Harold opened the door to find Eugene on the other side.
HAROLD: May I help you?
EUGENE: Hope so. I'm here to see Tony DiMera. I'm an old friend of his. Is he here?
HAROLD: This way.
Harold led Eugene into the main room, where Tony and Anna were.
HAROLD: You have a visitor, sir.
Tony looked up.
TONY: Thank you, Harold.
Harold left the room.
EUGENE: Oh man. Now that is creepy. He really does look exactly like you.
TONY: I assume you've met André.
EUGENE: Unfortunately.
TONY: Yes. Well, I am sorry to hear that. Rest assured, I am the real Tony DiMera. What can I do for you?
EUGENE: Well, I was hoping for a bit of a family reunion, I guess.

SEATTLE/TACOMA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
Aiden and Hope had been in Seattle since the previous night. Aiden had gone to speak to a woman working behind the desk. He came back and sat down.
HOPE: Any news?
AIDEN: Well, it's stopped snowing in Chicago, so hopefully, we'll be heading there soon.
HOPE: Thankfully. I'll be glad to get home. Not that the last month and a half hasn't been nice, of course. It definitely has.
AIDEN: Apart from losing our phones and having a major delay in Alaska.
HOPE: Never said it was perfect.
AIDEN: You're right, though. It was nice, mostly.
Aiden and Hope took each other's hand.
FLIGHT ATTENDENT (over P.A.): Your attention please, ladies and gentlemen, I have some exciting news. They are finally allowing flights into O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, meaning that Flight 172 with non-stop service there will begin boarding shortly. I need everyone to file into an orderly line by the gate, starting with Boarding Group A.
AIDEN: Well, here we go.

[heroicmuse]

I'm glad Hope and Aiden are headed home. Hope they get there safely.

Oh no! I hope its just the flu and not Claire's liver.

Love Eugene's response to Tony. Great chapter André DiMera! Will there be previews?

[Kpatch]

I wonder why Tony wasn't surprised to see Eugene.

Sounds like Claire has the flu. Yikes heroicmuse, I didn't think of her liver. Her grandfather nearly died from liver disease. I hope it's not hereditary.

I'll be very happy when Aiden and Hope get home.

Can we get previews?

[André DiMera]

Thanks for reading and commenting, everyone! I'm worried about Claire, as well!

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Next week...

Something is wrong with Claire...
CLAIRE: I feel horrible.

Can Belle and Shawn figure out what it is?
SHAWN-D: You think it's that serious?

Plus, two cousins are reunited.
TONY: My goodness. Eugene Bradford.

And, in the middle of the week, it's Valentine's Day in Salem.
CIARA: Happy Valentine's Day.

All this and more next week on THE MELASWEN PARADOX!

[heroicmuse]

Oh no! It looks like I was right about it being Claire's liver.

Can't wait for Eugene and Tony.

Great previews André DiMera.

[Kpatch]

I'm so happy Tony and Eugene will have a happy reunion! Thanks for the previews.

[fluffysmom]

Thanks for the previews André DiMera. I hope Claire will be okay.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 385

SHAWN-D & BELLE'S HOUSE
There was a knock on the door. Shawn-D opened it to find Hope and Aiden.
SHAWN-D: Mom! Aiden! Welcome home!
Shawn-D and Hope hugged.
HOPE: Thanks, sweetie.
Chase and Ciara came down the stairs.
CHASE: Hey, Dad! Hope! You guys made it, huh?
AIDEN: After a few mishaps, yep.
CIARA: That's good. We were almost ready to call Uncle Steve and have him send out a search party.
AIDEN: Well, thankfully that wasn't necessary.
SHAWN-D: I'm glad to see you guys.
The door to the downstairs bathroom opened. Claire walked out slowly, with Belle closely behind, rubbing her daughter's back.
BELLE: I thought I heard your voice. Welcome home!
Belle hugged Hope and Aiden.
HOPE: Thanks. Hey, honey.
CLAIRE: Hi, Grandma.
HOPE: You okay?
CLAIRE: I don't feel so good.
HOPE: Oh, I'm sorry.
Hope gently hugged Claire.
CIARA: I'm gonna go upstairs and pack my stuff.
Ciara walked upstairs. Chase put an arm around Claire.
CHASE: You wanna go upstairs and lie down?
Claire nodded.
CLAIRE: Sorry, Grandma and Aiden. I'm really glad you're home, though.
AIDEN: It's okay, Claire. We understand that you're sick.
HOPE: Just get some rest, sweetheart. Hope you feel better soon.
CLAIRE: Thanks.
CHASE: I'll be back in a little bit.
Chase led Claire up the stairs. Shawn-D, Belle, Hope and Aiden went into the living room.
SHAWN-D: So, tell us all about your trip.
HOPE: It was great. Hawaii for a week and a half was beautiful. We stayed near the beach, and had the most gorgeous view from our hotel.
AIDEN: Alaska was great, too. Got to see a bunch of glaciers and all kinds of wildlife. But, then, we kind of hit a snag.
BELLE: How so?
HOPE: Well, we would have been home a lot sooner, and called the check in, but about half a week ago, our phones got stolen.
AIDEN: And, there was a huge snowstorm in Ketchikan, that's where we were staying in Alaska, causing flights to be delayed for a couple days.
SHAWN-D: Ouch!
HOPE: But, thankfully, we made it, and we're home. And the rest of the trip truly was wonderful. Once we've gone through the pictures, we'll have to show them to you.
BELLE: That would be awesome!
SHAWN-D: We'd love that!
A little bit later, Ciara and Chase had finished packing their things to go home. Chase was sitting on Claire's bed next to her.
CHASE: I kinda wish I didn't have to leave. Don't get me wrong, I'm so relieved that Dad and Hope are okay and that they're home, but I'm worried about you. I wish I could just stay and take care of you.
CLAIRE: Aw. That's really sweet. But, it's okay. I really appreciate you wanting to take care of me, but I'll be all right, eventually. My Mom stayed home with me today, and either she or my Dad are gonna do the same if I still feel like this tomorrow.
CHASE: I'm glad to hear that. Whether you feel better or not, though, I'm still stopping by here for a while tomorrow after school.
CLAIRE: Thanks. You're an awesome boyfriend, you know that?
CHASE: Well, then I must be really lucky, because you're an amazing girlfriend.
Chase kissed Claire on the forehead.
CHASE: I'll see you later. Call or text me if you need anything.
CLAIRE: I will. I love you.
CHASE: I love you, too.
Claire and Chase hugged, then Chase picked up his suitcase and went downstairs.

[heroicmuse]

I'm glad Hope and Aiden made it home without any other problems. Their honeymoon sounds nice.

I'm really worried about Claire.

Great chapter André DiMera

[Kpatch]

I'm so relieved Hope and Aiden made it home okay. I hope we find out soon what's wrong with Claire.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 386

DIMERA MANSION
TONY: Family reunion? I'm sorry, I don't believe I quite follow.
EUGENE: Right. Sorry, I keep forgetting how long it's been for you. Well, technically both of us, but that's a story for another time. Anyway, I'm not surprised you don't recognize me, it's been a very long time. We're cousins. I'm Eugene.
A smile came to Tony's face.
TONY: My goodness. Eugene Bradford.
EUGENE: Yep, that's me.
Anna stood up. Tony and Eugene hugged.
TONY: Well, bless me. It's been so long! How are you?
EUGENE: I'm great! And it looks like you're doing pretty well, yourself.
TONY: We do what we can.
Anna and Eugene hugged.
ANNA: Well, this certainly is a surprise!
EUGENE: It is to all of us. How are you Anna?
ANNA: I'm wonderful! Tell me, how are you and Calliope?
EUGENE: Well, like I said, I'm great. I just spoke with Calliope, and in a few days, I'm going out to L.A. to spend some time with her. But, before I went, I had to come and say hello to my cousin and his lovely wife.
TONY: I'm so glad that you did. Please, sit down. We've so much to catch up on.
Tony gestured to some chairs and he, Anna and Eugene sat down.
TONY: Would you like something to drink? I could have Harold get you anything you'd like.
EUGENE: No, I'm okay, thanks. So, how are things? What's been going on all these years?
TONY: Well, you know, life in Salem is never dull. Stefano passed away a few years ago, and as you can see, André, another of our cousins, is more than happy to continue his reign of terror.
EUGENE: So I can see. So, how does that work, anyway? You guys are cousins, but he looks exactly like you.
TONY: It's a long story. The short of it is that Stefano felt I wasn't all he thought I should be, so he had André get plastic surgery to look like me. To be honest, I've spent nearly as much time away from Salem as you have, thanks to the two of them.
EUGENE: I'm sorry to hear that. But, I'm glad you're here now.
ANNA: We all are. And what about you? I'm sure travelling through time must be exciting.
EUGENE: Oh, it has been. It's interesting, seeing the past and the future, how much things change and how much stays the same.

SHAWN-D & BELLE'S HOUSE
That evening, Shawn-D was sitting on the couch. Belle came downstairs.
SHAWN-D: How's she doing?
BELLE: That poor girl is miserable.
SHAWN-D: Well, it is flu season, and they were saying on the news that it's hit really hard this year.
BELLE: I hope that's all it is. First thing tomorrow morning, I'm calling Dr. Kirshner and setting up an appointment with him.
SHAWN-D: You think it's that serious?
BELLE: I don't know, but we can't take that risk.
Shawn-D nodded.
SHAWN-D: You're right. Even if it is just the flu, Claire's on immunosuppressants, so it'll take her longer to bounce back.
Shawn-D put his arm around Belle.
BELLE: I'll just be glad when Dr. Kirshner gives us a diagnosis. I hope I am overreacting and it's just the flu. But, whatever it is, we'll face it head on, as a family.
Shawn-D and Belle hugged.

[heroicmuse]

I hope Claire just has the flu too. This is not good.

I love how the reunion is going so far.

Great chapter André DiMera