The Melaswen Paradox (Read 329,657 times)

[heroicmuse]

What a lovely Christmas celebration. I'm glad the original Horton clan (what's left of them) was able to attend.

Merry Christmas Eve André DiMera! Great chapter.

[mae00]

Such a sweet scene. Merry Christmas André DiMera!

[André DiMera]

Chapter 604

SALEM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Addie (Tommy’s daughter), Kayla, Daniel, Scotty, Carly, several of the other doctors at the hospital, as well as Eric, Maggie, David, Doug and Julie had gathered at the hospital. Jade sat in a chair towards the back of the room, with Emmy in her lap. A group of children sat in front of Tommy and Marie, both of whom were sitting in chairs with a book in their laps.
TOMMY: Good morning, everybody.
MARIE: Merry Christmas.
The children responded with either “good morning” or “Merry Christmas”.
TOMMY: For what we hear, Santa will be coming out in just a few minutes. But, before he does, my sister and I are going to tell you the story about a child who was born this day.
Tommy and Marie opened their books.
TOMMY: In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to their own town to register. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child.
MARIE: While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them at the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were afraid. And the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; You shall find the baby wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.”
TOMMY: And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”
MARIE: So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
Both Tommy and Marie closed their books. The sound of jingle bells could be heard in the distance.
TOMMY: And it looks as though we timed that perfectly, because here he comes.
Out from one of the back rooms stepped Bill, wearing a Santa suit and carrying a large bag.
BILL: Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas!
The children all cheered.
BILL: I just checked my list twice, and I found that you’ve all been good little boys and girls this year. So, how about we take a look in this magic bag of mine and see what Santa has brought you?
The children ran over to Bill, as he began handing out presents.
MAGGIE: Thank you, Marie and Tommy.
TOMMY: I’m always happy to help, Maggie.
MARIE: So am I. It’s wonderful to be home for the holidays again.
Tommy and Marie hugged Maggie, Doug and Julie.
BILL: Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas!

[heroicmuse]

Merry Christmas! I always love the Christmas Day reading.
Great Christmas chapter André DiMera.

[tghca]

I am a huge Days of our Lives fan so reading this really warms my heart and how fitting on Christmas that the Christmas story is read.

[tghca]

Always love a good Horton ornament hanging

[heroicmuse]

Dec 25, 2018 11:32:45 GMT -5 tghca said:

Always love a good Horton ornament hanging

Me too. André DiMera and I both always write one for Christmas in our fanfictions.

The one on the show has been lacking in recent years, sadly.

[tghca]

Dec 25, 2018 12:57:06 GMT -5 heroicmuse said:

Dec 25, 2018 11:32:45 GMT -5 tghca said:

Always love a good Horton ornament hanging

Me too. André DiMera and I both always write one for Christmas in our fanfictions.

The one on the show has been lacking in recent years, sadly.

Yeah I really enjoyed this one in this fanfiction and it made me feel like I was actually there. This fanfiction really displays the true meaning of Christmas and in the past I have always enjoyed watching Horton ornament hangings. I was probably more surprised that people who were not Hortons preferably guests who showed up and got Horton ornaments but it added to the surprise which I think touched my heart more.

[heroicmuse]

tghca Yes, André DiMera is an awesome writer who gets what the show should be like. I posted Christmas chapters the past two days too. You can check them out here if you'd like:

Breaking Ties: An Ensemble Story

[André DiMera]

Chapter 605

SALEM UNIVERSITY
Even though classes wouldn’t start until February, and it was only a day or so after Christmas, Claire went back to college for a few hours to practice music. She walked down the music hallway and could hear somebody playing piano. Every few minutes, they would stop for a moment, then start again. As she got closer to the end of the hall, she heard a voice from one of the rooms.
ALANIS: No, that’s supposed to be an A, not a A flat.
Claire looked around for the voice, and finally found Alanis sitting at one of the pianos. She was playing the opening lines of a song, but seemed to be having trouble starting it. She looked up and saw Claire.
ALANIS: Hey.
CLAIRE: Hey. You okay?

DIMERA MANSION
Princess Gina walked into Rolf’s lab, where André sat.
ANDRE: Enjoyed the festivities, did you?
Princess Gina scoffed.
GINA: Not half as much as the rest of Hope’s perfect family did. Now, if we were back in Europe, in my palace, me on the throne and Greta by my side, that would be another story.
ANDRE: Well, we must all make sacrifices to get what we want. Speaking of which, did you get it?
Princess Gina went into her purse, pulled out a flashdrive and handed it to André
GINA: Of course. I hate doing it this way, you know. Give me a proper canvas and some paint and I’m fine. This business of doing it digitally is a disgrace to the fine tradition of painting.
ANDRE: Well, it’s a good thing you’re getting paid handsomely, then isn’t it?
GINA: Taking over Hope’s life once more is payment in itself. And this payment is nothing, compared to what I have back in Europe. Just so you know, after this last job is completed, I’m out. I’m going to find Greta and return to Europe.
André smirked. Princess Gina turned to leave, but André grabbed her by the wrist.
ANDRE: Are you quite sure that you want to do that? Need I remind you, Princess, that although you now possess Hope’s body, to the rest of the world, you are very, very long dead? It would be a terrible shame for you to be completely dead again, wouldn’t it?
With a huff, Princess Gina freed her arm from André’s grasp.
GINA: Do not touch me. I am royalty, and I will not be manhandled like that.
ANDRE: Understand this, Princess, you are not the one in charge here. I am the one who convinced Dr. Rolf to resurrect you through Hope Brady’s body, and I can get him to reverse the process just as easily.
GINA: You’re just as bad as Stefano. I can see he taught you well.
ANDRE: Oh, you’re quite right about that, my father did teach me well. But I’m not as bad as he was. I’m much worse. Now, do we have an understanding?
Princess Gina considered André for a moment. In her life, her real life, the life she had had before Hope had taken her identity, she had worked closely with Stefano. She had heard him talk of André, but had never seen him in the flesh before until a few days before Halloween. She wondered just how serious he was, if he really was worse than Stefano. She sighed.
GINA: For the moment.
ANDRE: Excellent.
Princess Gina turned on her heel and walked out.

[heroicmuse]

So Gina is possessing Hope. Interesting. I don't think she's going to tolerate this long-term. I can't wait to see what happens.

I want to know what's going on with Alanis. Clearly it's something more than having trouble practicing this song.

Great chapter André DiMera!

[tghca]

So if Princess Gina is possessing Hope...if she was resurrected through Hope's body then where is the real Gina? Last I checked weren't Hope and Gina two separate people?

I am just surprised no one has caught on to the fact that this is not Hope and Princess Gina.

It begs the question of if Greta somehow is brought back to Salem? It would make sense given her past connection to Eric but also her connections to John and the real Hope of course.

Andre being worse than Stefano is something I can buy. Rolf being at Andre's beck and call makes me wonder if Rolf still has that serum to bring others back from death?

I guess I am just curious about a lot here since I just started reading this fanfiction.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 606

SALEM UNIVERSITY
ALANIS: Yeah. Yeah, I’m fine. I’m just frustrated. I’m trying to learn how to play Auld Lang Syne, since today’s New Year’s Eve, and I’m having some trouble concentrating.
CLAIRE: I gotcha. Sorry if I’m distracting you.
ALANIS: You’re not.
Alanis sighed. She rummaged in her backpack.
ALANIS: I think I might just try a song I already know, even though it’s not for New Year’s. I just wanna do something I’m decent at. You can stay, if you want.
CLAIRE: As long as you don’t mind, I think I will.
ALANIS: Okay.
Alanis pulled out a sheet of music.
ALANIS: I found this arrangement a couple months ago listening to a music podcast.
CLAIRE: Podcasts are good ways to find music.
ALANIS: I’m not perfect at it, but here it goes.
She started playing the piano. Claire wasn’t sure, but thought she may have hard it before. She finally recognized it when Alanis started singing. CLICK HERE to listen along.
ALANIS (singing): Crazy, but that's how it goes. Millions of people living as fools. And maybe it's not too late to learn how to love and forget how to hate. Mental wounds not healing. Life's a bitter shame. I'm going off the rails on a crazy train. I'm going off the rails on a crazy train. Heirs to a cold war, that's what we've become. Inheriting troubles, I'm mentally numb and crazy, I just cannot bear. I'm living with something that just isn't fair. Mental wounds still screaming, driving me insane.
Alanis took a deep breath.
ALANIS (singing): I'm going off the rails on a crazy train. I'm going off the rails on a crazy train. I'm going off the rails on a crazy train. (voice breaking) I'm going off the rails…
Alanis sighed, stopped playing and looked at the keys of the piano. Claire could see that she was crying. She put a hand on Alanis’ shoulder.
CLAIRE: Hey, it’s okay. What’s wrong?
Alanis sniffled. Claire sat down on the piano bench next to her.
CLAIRE: Do you want me to text Maddox? Maybe he could help.
ALANIS: No, you don’t need to text him. You don’t need to bug him for me.
CLAIRE: Al, he’s your boyfriend, I’m sure he wouldn’t think you were bugging him.
ALANIS: He’s not my boyfriend.
CLAIRE: What?
ALANIS: I know I said he was back in September when we first met, but he’s not. Mads isn’t my boyfriend.

MARTIN MANSION
Doug and Julie had Tommy, Marie and Bill over for dinner, and to watch the fireworks that would be later that night.
MARIE: I love what you two have done with the place. It looks gorgeous!
JULIE: Thank you.
BILL: Yes, it’s all very nice.
TOMMY: Indeed.
After a few minutes, everybody had finished eating.
JULIE: Well, darling, how about you assist me in getting the deserts?
DOUG: Lead the way, my lovely lady.
Doug and Julie got up from the table.
MARIE: I’ll help you, as well.
JULIE: Oh, that’s very nice of you, Aunt Marie, but you don’t have to.
MARIE: I know, but I’d like to.
DOUG: Well, if you insist, we won’t say no.
Doug, Julie and Marie went into the kitchen. Tommy and Bill sat in silence.
TOMMY: So...you did a nice job as Santa Claus last week. The kids loved it.
BILL: I’m glad.
TOMMY: How are things in Africa?
BILL: Fine, thank you.
TOMMY: Good. That’s good.
Another long silence came.
TOMMY: All right, let’s have it.
BILL: Have what?
TOMMY: You’ve tried to hide it well enough, but I can tell there’s something on your mind. There has been ever since you arrived back home. Now, I know we’ve never been the closest out of the five of us, but I’d like to know, what’s on your mind?
BILL: Thomas, you know what’s on my mind already. Or, at the very least, you should know.
TOMMY: Well, I don’t. And Marie, Julie and Jennifer are already beginning to suspect that something’s up. So please, tell me, I’d like to know.
BILL: Why is it that three years ago was the first time you’ve come home in ages?
TOMMY: What?
BILL: You heard. You went left after Mom and Dad’s 50th anniversary. You didn’t come back for Dad or Mickey or Mom’s funerals. Yet you came back when Victor Kiriakis called you up and asked you to find a cure for his son, Hope’s husband. And I would very much like to know why. Why is it that you couldn’t come back for so many important events, but you could come back for that?

HOPE & AIDEN’S HOUSE
Princess Gina walked inside. The house was dark, so Princess Gina turned on the lights in the living room. Aiden was sitting in a chair facing the door.
AIDEN: Hello, Hope.
GINA (as Hope): Aiden. How was your day, darling?
AIDEN: It was fine, Hope. How was yours?
GINA (as Hope): Good.
Princess Gina smiled. Aiden kept his face neutral.
GINA (as Hope): Is something the matter?
Aiden chuckled slightly.
AIDEN: “Is something the matter?” I don’t know, Hope. You tell me. Is there something the matter?
GINA (as Hope): Not that I’m aware of.
AIDEN: Of course.
GINA (as Hope): Aiden, what’s going on? You’re not acting like yourself.
AIDEN: Aren’t I, Hope? Well, that’s interesting, isn’t it?
Aiden chuckled again.
GINA (as Hope): Is something amusing?
AIDEN: Oh, it’s just...I’m not the only one who hasn’t been acting like themselves lately.
GINA (as Hope): What do you mean?
AIDEN: Oh, I think you know very well what I mean, Hope.
GINA (as Hope): Why do you keep saying my name at the end of every sentence?
AIDEN: Why not? Is it bothering you, Hope? I mean, Hope is your name, isn’t it?
Aiden looked Princess Gina right in the eyes.
GINA (as Hope): I have no idea what you’re getting at.
AIDEN: Don’t you, Hope? Well that’s very strange, Hope. Of course, I’m not really addressing Hope, am I? No. No, you may look like Hope, but you’re not really her. If my theory is correct, I am not addressing Hope at all. I am, in fact, addressing Princess Gina von Amburg.

[tghca]

Bill brings up interesting points and I am glad he called out his older brother Tommy on this. Tommy has stayed away from Salem for decades so why is it now that he is choosing to come back after all this time? Tommy could not be bothered to come back for Tom or Alice's funerals hell he didn't come back for Mickey's funeral either. Or he hasn't come back for any family weddings either or family events or milestones. However, when Victor called he decides to come back. What is his game? What angle is he working?

Not to mention Tommy's daughters Sandy and Addie didn't come back for any funerals or milestones either. Does Tommy have any grandchildren or any great grandchildren on his branch of the family? I'm new here so that's why I'm asking.

Glad Bill is going there because I'm suspicious of Tommy too.

Feel bad for Alanis because something tells me either she figured out the truth about Maddox or Maddox dumped her somehow.

How Aiden was able to put the pieces together about Princess Gina that quickly shocks me. I would have thought for sure it would take him longer to figure it out. Aiden is in danger here real danger because he has no idea who he's dealing with and not to mention the DiMeras are involved too so he could end up dead possibly.

[André DiMera]

Glad you’re enjoying the story, tghca! Currently, Addie doesn’t have any children. We have yet to see Sandy in this story, so we don’t yet know if she has any children. If and when she does show up, I’m sure we’ll find out.