The Melaswen Paradox (Read 332,412 times)

[gapeach]

I am worried about Chase and Claire as well. They need to get back inside QUICK!!

[André DiMera]

Chapter 35

S.S. BO BRADY
Claire and Chase had found a bench. Claire was sitting on it. Chase had parked his wheelchair next to her.
CLAIRE: Do you think we should go back in?
CHASE: Do you want to?
CLAIRE: Not really. I like being out here with you.
CHASE: I like being here with you, too.
Claire leaned over and kissed Chase. Meanwhile, everyone else had gathered into the Gold Ballroom.
JUSTIN: Alex what's going on?
ALEXANDER: I'll get to that in just a moment, dad.
Alexander and Steve walked onstage. Alexander grabbed the microphone.
ALEXANDER: Please cut the music.
The music that was playing had stopped.
ALEXANDER: Thank you. Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to start off by apologizing for interrupting the festivities. However, I feel that there is something you all need to know. Moments ago, I was checking on our progress towards Salem. While it has been good, we're not out of the woods yet. There's a storm brewing. It shouldn't give us too much trouble, but it's still there.
THERESA: That's it? Just a storm?
ALEXANDER: No, that's not all. There is another matter.
STEVE: When Alexander and I looked at our scanners for incoming ships, we saw something. Another ship.
HOPE: What kind of ship?
Alexander and Steve looked at each other. Steve nodded.
ALEXANDER: A pirate ship.
There was a collective gasp.
ALEXANDER: Please don't be alarmed. They may not have noticed us. Just in case, I will be going back to my office to make sure that nothing happens. Above all, I wish to stress this, I do not feel that we are in any immediate danger. However, I do think it would be a good idea for you all to stay inside for the duration of the night, until such time as I give the all clear.
Steve touched Alexander's shoulder and gestured to the curtain. They two walked back behind it.
STEVE: What's the plan?
ALEXANDER: I didn't want to start a panic, which is why I said what I said. I plan to go make sure that the pirates don't try to board us.
STEVE: Okay. I'll stay behind and control the situation.
ALEXANDER: Thank you, uncle.
Alexander and Steve hugged, then went back onstage.
ALEXANDER: At this time, my first mate, Steve Johnson, will be answering any questions or concerns you have. I am returning to my office to ensure that we remain out of danger. Thank you.
Alexander went back to his office and touched a button. He was sending out a hailing frequency. His voice boomed on the loudspeaker, which he was sure the pirates would be able to hear.
ALEXANDER: Attention, unidentified ship, attention. This is Captain Alexander Kiriakis of the S.S. Bo Brady speaking. You do not have permission to board. Repeat, you do not have permission to board. This permission will not be extended to you until you give your reasoning for boarding. We do not wish any harm to come to anyone. Please abort your current course of action. That is all.
Alexander took his hand off the button, halfway knowing that it wouldn't work. The pirates would do whatever they wanted, anyway, but it was worth a shot.

PIRATE SHIP
The older man stepped up to the side of the ship.
PIRATE 1: There she is, boys. Let's go.
He, and a few of his fellow pirates, climbed up and over the side of their ship and onto a life boat, which was lowered into the sea. They began paddling towards the ship.

[heroicmuse]

Uh oh! I am really worried about Chase and Claire. They don't know about the pirates!

And everyone else has a false sense of security.

Great chapter André DiMera. Can't wait to see what happens next!

[gapeach]

Go inside NOW!!!!

[Kpatch]

This does not look good. I'm hoping the pirate lifeboat gets tossed by the storm.

[fluffysmom]

I'm worried about people getting hurt by the pirates. This is a great adventure!

[André DiMera]

Chapter 36

S.S. BO BRADY
Jade walked up to Joey.
JADE: Hey. Can we talk?
JOEY: Now's not really the time.
Jade rolled her eyes.
JADE: It never is with you.
Jade took Joey by the hand and pulled him over to a corner of the room. She looked around to make sure nobody was listening.
JADE: So, your mom gave me the third degree about being pregnant.
JOEY: What? How did she even find out?
JADE: I told her.
JOEY: Are you crazy? Well, I mean obviously. But, what were you doing telling my mom about that?
JADE: Well, she's a doctor, and I wanted to make sure that our baby is okay.
JOEY: And that's the other thing, stop calling it our baby.
JADE: You're right. We should come up with a name for it. It's kinda hard to, because I'm only three months along, and your mom couldn't tell whether it's a boy or girl. But, once I'm a bit farther along, I'm sure we can come up with a great name.
JOEY: That's not what I meant, and you know it.
JADE: What do you mean, then?
JOEY: You know what I mean. It's not my baby.
JADE: Yes, it is.
JOEY: No, it isn't! My mom told me she had a DNA test run on the baby, and there's no way it's mine!
JADE: Joey, DNA tests are ridiculously easy to fake.
JOEY: My mom wouldn't fake a DNA test!
JADE: Whatever. Even if it isn't yours, you're going to say it is.
JOEY: Yeah, right. Whose is it, anyway?
Jade stared at Joey.
JOEY: Don't tell me. It's Dirk's isn't it?
JADE: Doesn't matter. Like I said, you're going to say it's yours regardless of whether it's yours, Dirk's or somebody else's entirely.
JOEY: And why would I do something like that?
JADE: You won't have any choice.
JOEY: Yeah right. What are you gonna do? Sue me?
JADE: No. But, you will take care of this baby and say that it's yours. After all, your parents know that we had sex. Or, at least, your mom does. But, can you prove it was consensual?
There was a clap of thunder.
CLAIRE: Well, I guess we should get back in there.
Chase nodded. Claire got up and pushed Chase's wheelchair inside.
CLAIRE: You wanna go back to the party?
CHASE: Sure. Dad will probably be wondering where I've gone.
CLAIRE: Yeah, so will my parents.
Claire pushed the wheelchair to the Gold Ballroom.
CLAIRE: I'll be back in a minute. I have to go use the little girl's room.
CHASE: No problem. I've got it from here.
Claire kissed Chase, then walked away.

LIFEBOAT
PIRATE 1: Ship ahoy!
The lifeboat pulled up alongside the S.S. Bo Brady.
PIRATE 1: Right, boys, time to get ourselves some loot.
The pirates sniggered amongst themselves.

[heroicmuse]

Ooh Jade is evil. Though how is she going to convince anyone of rape months after the fact?

I hope the pirates don't get Chase and Claire!

Great chapter André DiMera.

[Kpatch]

Jade doesn't have a case. LOL at her comment about faking DNA tests being ridiculously easy.

I hope the pirates are only out to steal and don't hurt anyone. There are strong brave men aboard, so I hope the pirates get overpowered.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 37

S.S. BO BRADY
JOEY: You're not serious.
JADE: Of course I'm serious.
JOEY: You would actually accuse me of raping you just to make sure I stayed with you?
JADE: Well, I can't trust the baby's real father, and I was hoping it would have been you, anyway. So yeah, I'm willing to do whatever I have to do to make sure you stay with me and take care of the baby.
JOEY: So, I was right. It is Dirk.
JADE: It doesn't matter who the baby's real father is. For all intents and purposes, you are the father of my child.
JOEY: You know that nobody will believe you!
JADE: Yes, they will. All I'd have to do was say that you coerced me into it, or got me drunk at a party and had your way with me. The majority of the time, all that counts is the woman's side of the story unless they can prove consent. And really, how do you prove consent?
JOEY: My parents will never believe you.
JADE: Like I care what they think. Oh, but wait, you do. You've always wanted to make your parents proud of you. Hm, too bad for you, then.
JOEY: So, this is what it's come to. I knew you were messed up, Jade, but I didn't think even you were this cruel!
JADE: I'm doing what I have to do for the good of my child. I will not be a single parent. You are the easiest one to believe would be my baby's father, because you actually care.
Joey turned the other way.
JADE: Come on, Joey. Admit it. Even though you don't want to, even though I drove you crazy and hurt your friends, you still care about me. I know you do.
JOEY: So, if I do agree to say that the kid is mine, then you'll leave my family alone?
JADE: In the sense that I won't accuse you of rape...
JOEY: Which I didn't do.
JADE: You and I may know that, but nobody else does. Let's put it this way, we'll have to act like parents. I'll always be a part of your life, and so will my baby, so of course I'll see your family from time to time. But, no, I won't intentionally do any harm to them.
JOEY: And if I don't go along with this crazy charade, you'll accuse me of rape.
JADE: And you'll probably go to jail. So, which is it, Joey? A lifetime with me and my baby, or a lifetime in jail for something you didn't do?
JOEY (thinking): I don't know which one's worse.
He turned to look at Jade, who had a devious smile on her face. He shook his head.
JOEY: You know my family won't believe you, especially not my parents.
JADE: You'll make them believe me. You know what'll happen if you don't.
Joey hesitated.
JOEY: So, I guess I'm a father, then.
JADE: There we go.
Jade wrapped her arms around Joey.
JADE: You and I and our baby are gonna be so happy together.
Joey grimaced. Meanwhile, Claire walked out of the bathroom and was just about to head back to the Gold Ballroom, when she felt a hand on her shoulder.
CLAIRE: What the...?
She was quickly turned around, and found a knife against her neck. In her ear, she heard a man's voice.
PIRATE 1: Now what is a pretty little thing like you doing out here at this time of night, eh?
Claire gulped.
PIRATE 1: Nothing to say? Good.
The Pirate smiled and put a wet rag over Claire's mouth. Claire struggled for a moment, then went limp. The Pirate sniggered.

[heroicmuse]

Oh no! I knew something was going to happen to Claire. I just knew it.

I wish Joey wouldn't have given in. Jade doesn't really have a hold over him like he thinks.

Great chapter André DiMera. Will there be previews?

[mae00]

Seriously Joey??? You gave in way to easily. Given Jade's track record, no one is going to put much thought into what she says. I REALLY hope that Steve can talk some sense into him.

[Kpatch]

I am seriously scared for Claire. This is bad.

Can we have previews please?

[André DiMera]

Thanks for reading and commenting, everyone! Glad you're enjoying the story!

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Next week...

The Pirates have taken a hostage..
PIRATE 1: You're not going anywhere.

But it turns out Claire may not have been a random hostage.
PIRATE 1: They need to pay. Especially him.

Will the Pirates be taking anyone else?
WOMAN: What are you doing?

Find out this week in THE MELASWEN PARADOX!

[heroicmuse]

Ooh I can't wait to see what these pirates are up to. I'm guessing they either have a grudge against Shawn or against Aiden (since Claire is dating Chase).

Great previews André DiMera!