The Melaswen Paradox (Read 329,154 times)

[fluffysmom]

I hope Ciara apologizes to Claire soon. She didn't deserve that.

I wonder if Peter and Andre will work together or be adversaries.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 491

DIMERA MANSION
PETER: André. It is you, isn’t it?
ANDRE: Yes. I am aware, of course, how easy it is to mistake me for someone else, but be assured, it is most definitely me.
PETER: I see.
ANDRE: Welcome home.
PETER: Thank you.
Peter hesitated slightly.
ANDRE: Is something the matter?
PETER: No. It’s just...you don’t seem surprised to see me.
ANDRE: Well, to be honest, I’m not.
PETER: Aren’t you?
ANDRE: Peter, need I remind you that Dr. Rolf is still on our payroll. This is nothing he hasn’t done a hundred times before.
PETER: Of course.
ANDRE: And, after all, you’re a DiMera, one of Stefano’s sons. Okay, maybe not biologically, but, you are still one of the lucky chosen few. You, I, and Kristen and Elvis, before their untimely deaths.
PETER: Kristen’s gone?
ANDRE: Oh, didn’t you know? Yes, she had a rather tragic fall out of a window while in Europe. I’d have thought you would have been told, seeing as you and she were brother and sister.
PETER: I haven’t spoken with Kristen in a long time.
ANDRE: Yes, I’ve no doubt of that. Nobody has.
PETER: I mean before it happened.
ANDRE: I am aware. So, how are Chad and dear Tony?
PETER: How-
ANDRE: Make no mistake, Peter, I may be biding my time here in Rolf’s laboratory, but I am still the one in charge. I saw you arrive a few days ago, as well as your meeting with the other two. I know and see everything that goes on in this house.
PETER: Everything?
ANDRE: Everything.
PETER: They’re fine.
ANDRE: Good. Now, I assume that you are here under the guise of coming back to town as the family lawyer, should Chad and Tony find themselves in need of legal representation.
Peter hesitated again.
PETER: Was that a question?
ANDRE: Did it sound like one?
PETER: Ah, right. Well, you’re spot on, André. Still as sharp as always.
ANDRE: Of course. The only thing that puzzles me is, why did it take over a week for you to find your way down here?
PETER: Well, I could hardly make Tony and Chad suspicious by showing up and instantly finding you, could I?
ANDRE: No, indeed. However, there is the rather curious matter of what appears to be you looking for the lab. Now, I know it’s been a few years since you’ve been here, but have you really forgotten the layout of the mansion that much?
PETER: Of course not. I merely wanted to make sure that everything was the way I remember it. Plus, I had left something in one of the secret rooms and wanted to make sure it was still in place.
ANDRE: And?
PETER: Right where I left it.
ANDRE: Excellent. Well, now that you’re back, things are about to get a lot more interesting.
PETER: Are they?
ANDRE: Of course.
André patted Peter on the cheek.
ANDRE: Welcome home. Please, have a look around. See what you can find.
PETER: I think I will, thanks.
Peter turned to go into another part of the basement.
ANDRE: Oh, Peter?
Peter turned back.
ANDRE: Do be careful. I’m sure I don’t need to tell you that not all is as it seems in this house.
PETER: I’ll keep that in mind.
Peter turned and left.
ANDRE: Yes, you do that.
André walked over to a desk and pushed a button.
ANDRE: Rolf, I need to see you, promptly.

[heroicmuse]

Well that was certainly a cryptic conversation. I wonder what Peter left and what Andre is really up to. Things are getting very interesting in that mansion!

Great chapter André DiMera.

[Kpatch]

Sounds like Andre has nefarious plans in the works. Peter should get out of there while he can. Stay away from the basement lab!

[André DiMera]

Chapter 492

BRADY PUB
Claire walked over to a table and set down a few dollars and some coins in front of a couple.
CLAIRE: Here’s your change. Is there anything else I can get for you?
MAN: I don’t think so, thank you.
CLAIRE: No problem. Have a nice day.
Claire smiled at the couple, and walked up to the counter. Max was polishing some glasses.
MAX: Another day in which we survived the lunch time rush. Good job out there.
CLAIRE: Thanks.
MAX: You get a chance to take your lunch break yet?
CLAIRE: Not yet, no.
MAX: Well, since the rush is over, go ahead and take it. I assume you’ll want your usual?
CLAIRE: Thanks. And yes, please, but can I get a chocolate shake this time?
MAX: You got it.
CLAIRE: Thanks. I’ll just be over at that booth over there.
MAX: Sounds good.
Max went into the back while Claire sat down at one of the booths. After a few minutes, Max brought over a burger, fries and a shake.
CLAIRE: Thanks, Uncle Max.
MAX: No problem.
Chase walked in and sat down at Claire’s booth.
CHASE: Hey.
CLAIRE: Hey.
Claire and Chase kissed.
CLAIRE: How’s work?
CHASE: Long. I would’ve been here earlier, but Dad’s getting a lot of new clients lately.
CLAIRE: Well, that’s good, right? Anyway, it’s okay. I literally just started my break like five minutes ago.
CHASE: Gotcha.
CLAIRE: Want some fries?
CHASE: Thanks.
Chase took a few of Claire’s fries.
CLAIRE: Thanks again for all the help last night.
CHASE: No problem. How’d it go this morning?
CLAIRE: Not great. I mean, I got them both to eat something and in decent enough condition, so that’s good, I guess.
CHASE: I’m sensing a “but” coming.
CLAIRE: It’s not a big deal, really, but before I left, Ciara and I kinda got into a fight. Well, it wasn’t so much a fight as Ciara telling me that I apparently seem to think I’m perfect and told me to back off.
CHASE: What? That’s crazy!
CLAIRE: Yeah. I know she wasn’t herself, she was probably just really upset and a little embarrassed about what happened last night, and she definitely wasn’t thinking straight, so I’m trying not to let it get to me.
Chase took Claire’s hand in his.
CHASE: Hey, that still doesn’t give her the right to go off on you.
CLAIRE: I know. But, I’m okay, really. Just a little bummed, since this is the first fight Ciara and I have ever had. I mean, we never fight about anything, we’re best friends. I just hope this all blows over soon.
CHASE: I’m sure it will. Anything I can do?
CLAIRE: You’re here, that’s enough.
CHASE: And I always will be. I love you, Songbird.
CLAIRE: I love you, too. And I am so ready for date night tonight!
CHASE: Me too. I’ll see you at my place after work?
CLAIRE: For sure.
Claire and Chase kissed again.

DIMERA MANSION
Peter walked down the basement hallways. He looked all around, observing the way things were set up. He opened doors and looked in the rooms as he did. He stopped when he came to a room with five pods in them.
PETER: What the hell?
He walked inside and examined the pods.
PETER (under his breath): So, that’s how André and Rolf do it.
Just then, Peter heard a noise, and felt something hit the back of his head. He turned and found that the object that he had been hit with was a muffin. He stood there, quite confused for a moment, then looked up and saw a figure behind him.
PETER: Melanie?

[heroicmuse]

Hmm... I wonder what state of mind Melanie is in.

I love Chase and Claire together. I hope this blows over too. Hopefully it will.

Great chapter André DiMera.

[mae00]

Bwahahahahaha!!! The muffin throwing scene was a favorite of mine on the show. Can't wait to see the interaction between Melanie and Peter.

[Kpatch]

I'm glad Claire confided in Chase.

I wonder how Peter knows Melanie. Oh! I just figured out that Peter is Philip undercover. OMG! Brilliant.

[fluffysmom]

Good thinking about Philip and Peter Kpatch.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 493

HOPE & AIDEN’S HOUSE
That evening, Claire had arrived at the house. Both Hope and Aiden were still at work. Chase kissed her on the cheek.
CHASE: Just let me change, and I’ll be ready to go.
CLAIRE: Sounds good.
Chase walked up the stairs. Claire turned around and checked me make sure her phone was turned down. Then, she looked at her promise ring. She heard footsteps coming down the stairs.
CLAIRE: Wow, that was quick..
Claire turned around and found Ciara walking down the stairs.
CLAIRE: Oh.
CIARA: Claire, hey.
CLAIRE: Hi.
CIARA: Can we talk?
Claire shrugged.
CLAIRE: Sure.
CIARA: I, uh...I’m really sorry.
CLAIRE: About what?
CIARA: Everything. All the trouble I caused last night, and especially this morning. I knew it was stupid getting drunk, but I did it, anyway, and I know I shouldn’t have. Then I woke up and Trix and I were in bed, and I was just so embarrassed and worried that we had gone too far with each other. And you were so great to me last night and this morning, and I know you were just trying to be a good friend, and I threw it back in your face. I was horrible to you! I shouldn’t have taken things out on you, you totally didn’t deserve it. You were trying to help, and I get that now. I’m just really sorry!
Claire nodded.
CLAIRE: Thank you for the apology.
CIARA: I don’t know what I can do to make this up to you, but whatever it is, just tell me. I hate myself for the way I treated you this morning. I’m so stupid!
Ciara sniffled.
CLAIRE: Hey, stop calling my best friend stupid!
CIARA: We...we’re still best friends?
CLAIRE: Of course we are! Look, Ciara, I might not be thrilled about what you guys did last night, or what went down this morning. I might be a little hurt by what you said, but that doesn’t mean that I’m not gonna be your best friend anymore.
CIARA: Really? Claire, how can you be so nice to me after all the stuff I said this morning?
CLAIRE: Because I know that that wasn’t you. I know you weren’t thinking straight. And, like I said, you’re my best friend and I love you.
CIARA: I love you, too.
Ciara and Claire hugged.

DIMERA MANSION
Melanie backed up slightly.
MELANIE: How do you know my name?
PETER: Melanie, it’s me.
MELANIE: Answer the question. How do you know my name? Who are you, anyway?
PETER: I’m...I’m a friend.
MELANIE: That’s not an answer. How did you get in here?
PETER: Through a door. I found the door to Dr. Rolf’s lab and started walking down the halls.
MELANIE: Does my father know you’re here?
PETER: No, Daniel has no idea.
MELANIE: Daniel? Who’s Daniel?
PETER: Dr. Daniel Jonas, your father.
Melanie scoffed.
MELANIE: My father isn’t Daniel Jonas. He’s André DiMera.
PETER: André?
Peter coughed to keep himself from laughing.
PETER: There’s no way that André DiMera is your father.
MELANIE: He is. I am his youngest daughter, Melanie DiMera.
PETER: No, you’re Melanie Jonas, the daughter of two doctors in Salem, Daniel Jonas and Carly Manning.
MELANIE: You’re trying to confuse me. My father said that someday somebody would try to fill my head with lies. Now, I’m gonna ask you one more time, who are you?
PETER: Man, they said you wouldn’t be yourself, but I didn’t think you’d be this bad.
MELANIE: Unless you want another muffin thrown at you, you’ll tell me, right now, who you are. I will not be asking again.
PETER: All right. All right.
Peter put his hands up.
PETER: I’m someone who loves you.
MELANIE: Still not an answer.
PETER: All right, here’s your answer. I’m your ex-husband, Philip Kiriakis.

[Kpatch]

Yay! I was right. Peter is really Philip! I wonder where Melanie got the muffins. I have a feeling Andre knows it's Philip. Andre is hard to fool.

I'm relieved Ciara apologized to Claire.

[heroicmuse]

Well this is an interesting turn of events. Is that Philip undercover or Peter pretending to be Philip pretending to be Peter? LOL

I'm glad Claire and Ciara made up.

Great chapter André DiMera. Will there be previews?

[mae00]

Aaaggghhhh!!! I love it!!!! I wonder if Philip will be able to break through Melanie's brainwashing.

I'm glad that Ciara apologized to Claire.

[fluffysmom]

I'm worried about Philip. If Andre has any idea he's not Peter then he's in a world of danger.

[André DiMera]

Thanks for reading and commenting!

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Next week...

A secret has been revealed - Peter Blake IS Philip Kiriakis!
PHILIP: I'm someone who loves you.

But will Melanie believe him?
PHILIP: You know me!

Also this week, they graduated high school in May.
CIARA: This'll be interesting.

Now it's time for them to sign up for college.
CLAIRE: I'm so excited!

All this and more next week on THE MELASWEN PARADOX!