The Melaswen Paradox (Read 297,251 times)

[heroicmuse]

I bet West is jealous of Shaw and Cole, or else doesn't like this arrangement. Of course Johnny will go along with it to be popular.

I'm excited for Claire and Chase to see more of Ireland!

Great chapter André DiMera.

[tghca]

Yeah Johnny wants to be popular but I mean shouldn't Johnny already be popular anyway because of his last name being DiMera? I would think being a DiMera would hold weight with the students in that school given Johnny's family's reputation...I mean Johnny comes from a mob family right? So just off of that, shouldn't that already make him popular or intimidating to the other students?

I still think Claire and Chase should have gone to Greece for their honeymoon and they get to dive into the Kirkakis family roots

[Kpatch]

Typical Johnny, using "blackmail" to get what he wants.

[lumiforeverandalways]

Glad Claire and Chase got to see Kaitlin - I forgot about her.
Typical Johnny then again he is a DiMera.

[André DiMera]

Friday - 1/15

GALWAY, IRELAND - MONTAGE
Claire and Chase were riding on a double decker tour bus, which was partly open on the top. CLICK HERE to listen to music as they go on the tour. Occasionally, the bus would stop so that people could get out and walk around if they wished to, and then catch another bus when they were done at certain sites. Claire and Chase made note of several of the places they wanted to check out in more detail, but also got off a few times. The first stop they got out at was Galway Cathedral, and they marveled at the huge church and stained glass windows. They didn’t get out at the National University of Ireland, but they did make note that they wanted to look at it, as well as the nearby Corrib Village, later. They did get off at Circle of Life Park, and took a while walking around the gardens there.
CHASE: It’s really cool that this garden commemorates organ donors.
Claire nodded. Chase gently touched her hand with his.
CHASE: Hey, you okay?
CLAIRE: Yeah. It’s just so beautiful here!
Claire squeezed Chase’s hand, and he put an arm around her as they kept walking. Once they were back on the bus and had gone a little further, they found another spot that they wanted to look at, but decided it would be best to save that for another day. That would be the National Aquarium of Ireland. They were soon going over Wolfe Tone Bridge, and made note of the Galway City Museum, but didn’t go in. Instead, they got out at a promenade called The Long Walk, and decided to take a walk along it.
CLAIRE: Weren’t a few of these buildings featured in that one Ed Sheeran video?
CHASE: “Galway Girl”?
CLAIRE: That’s the one!
CHASE: Now you mention it, I think they were.
CLAIRE: This is so cool!
They got to the end of the promenade and stood looking out at Galway Bay. They kissed, arms wrapped around each other, then headed back to catch the next bus. They passed another church that they decided they’d look at another day, and then Lynch’s Castle. Finally, they got back to their hotel, the Galway Bay Hotel, and took a short break.

CAR
After a brief nap and some food, Claire and Chase got up again and got in their car.
CLAIRE: I’m so glad we took the morning and early afternoon to see the sights!
CHASE: Me too! And I can’t wait to explore even more of the city over the next week!
CLAIRE: Same here!
CHASE: So, you ready for this?
CLAIRE: I think so. I’m not entirely sure what we’re gonna find, but from talking to her, she seems nice.
CHASE: I’m sure she’ll be great. I’m excited to meet her, too. I’d love to know more about this part of your extended family.
Claire nodded. They pulled the car into a driveway.
CLAIRE: Well, here we are.
They took a deep breath and got out. On their way up, they looked at the house. It was about the size of the house Hope and Aiden lived in back in Salem. Claire noticed a figure in one of the upper windows. It looked like a man, about John’s age, but with hair slightly less grey. She and Chase walked up to the door and knocked on it. A moment later, they were met with a young woman who looked to be about Will’s age, with wavy brunette hair.
AISLING: Dia duit.
CLAIRE: Hi. I’m Claire, this is my husband Chase. You must be...
AISLING: Aisling. Sounds a wee bit like Ashley, but with an “ing” at the end. Good to meet you two! Welcome to Ireland!

[heroicmuse]

I loved seeing the sights with Chase and Claire! That was beautiful.

I can't wait to see what Ailsing has to say.

Great chapter André DiMera. Will there be previews?

[mae00]

I loved all the sights of Ireland! Ireland is my bucket list so I may need to make a note of all these places

I can't wait to hear what Aisling has to tell Claire and Chase. I wonder who the man is...

[André DiMera]

Thanks for reading and commenting, everyone!

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Next week...

The Bradys have been part of Salem for nearly 40 years...
KAYLA: It was nice having all of us back together for Christmas.

But while Chase and Claire are in Ireland, they’re about to meet a whole new side of the Brady family!
AISLING: This is my cousin and his wains.

But will everyone be happy about the situation?
CLAIRE: I thought I saw someone in the window.
AISLING: Oh, that’s my Granda.

And back in Salem, there’s trouble brewing.
SHANE: There’s more to the situation than you know.

All this and more next week on THE MELASWEN PARADOX!

[heroicmuse]

I cant wait to see more of the Irish side of the family. Wonder what the deal is with Granda.

Looking forward to whatever Shane finds out.

Thanks for the previews André DiMera !

[lumiforeverandalways]

Cant wait to meet the New Brady's - just a question who are you visioning as them,
Thanks for preview.

[André DiMera]

Good question, lumiforeverandalways! The seven people in the picture with the previews are who I'm envisioning, but here's a bit of a rundown of who they are, so we can have names with faces. (There are links to pictures in the character's names).

Mairin de Buitleir (also goes by Maureen Butler) as Aisling Brady.

David Heap as Keir Brady - Aisling's grandfather.

John Cronin as Eamon Brady - Aisling's cousin.

Rebecca Grimes as McKenna Brady - Eamon's wife.

Saoirse-Monica Jackson as Kady Brady - Eamon and McKenna's elder daughter.

Beccy Henderson as Ryleigh Brady - Eamon and McKenna's younger daughter.

Ian McElhinney as Colm Brady - Eamon's father and Keir's brother.

I first saw Mairin in the Irish language soap opera Ros na Run, but from what I've read, she's done some English language TV appearances. I first saw David, John and Rebecca in the Irish soap opera Fair City, and I first saw Saoirse, Beccy and Ian in the Irish Netflix/Channel 4 series Derry Girls.

[lumiforeverandalways]

Jan 16, 2021 21:01:02 GMT -5 André DiMera said:

Good question, lumiforeverandalways ! The seven people in the picture with the previews are who I'm envisioning, but here's a bit of a rundown of who they are, so we can have names with faces. (There are links to pictures in the character's names).

Mairin de Buitleir (also goes by Maureen Butler) as Aisling Brady.

David Heap as Keir Brady - Aisling's grandfather.

John Cronin as Eamon Brady - Aisling's cousin.

Rebecca Grimes as McKenna Brady - Eamon's wife.

Saoirse-Monica Jackson as Kady Brady - Eamon and McKenna's elder daughter.

Beccy Henderson as Ryleigh Brady - Eamon and McKenna's younger daughter.

Ian McElhinney as Colm Brady - Eamon's father and Keir's brother.

I first saw Mairin in the Irish language soap opera Ros na Run, but from what I've read, she's done some English language TV appearances. I first saw David, John and Rebecca in the Irish soap opera Fair City, and I first saw Saoirse, Beccy and Ian in the Irish Netflix/Channel 4 series Derry Girls.

Thank you 

[André DiMera]

Monday - 1/18

BRADY PUB
Shane met up with Kimberly and the two were eating lunch.
KIMBERLY: How’d things go?
SHANE: They’re progressing, at least. John, Steve and Billie are onboard, and I’ve called in another agent to come up after we’ve left tomorrow. Speaking of which, how’d it go with Theresa?
KIMBERLY: How do you think?
SHANE: She took it that well, eh?
KIMBERLY: She is furious, Shane. And honestly, part of me doesn’t blame her. I mean, she’s spent so much time away from Tate already, it only makes sense that she wouldn’t be willing to part with him again after only a few weeks.
SHANE: That’s a good point. And you don’t think there’s any way she’d come back with us?
KIMBERLY: After the practical shouting match we had a little while ago, I highly doubt it. Shane, we need to tell her. If nothing else, for her own safety.
SHANE: I know. I know. I’ve been hoping to wait for the right moment but, let’s be honest, there’s never gonna be a right moment for something like this, is there?
KIMBERLY: Not one that I can see.
SHANE: All right. I’ll talk to her, then. Right after I finish this lovely lunch with my beautiful wife.
Shane and Kimberly kissed.

SALEM PLACE
Joey and Alanis walked outside of the mall, each had a cup of hot apple cider in hand.
ALANIS: Thanks for staying over last night.
JOEY: No problem. Your couch is actually pretty comfy. How are you doing?
Alanis shrugged.
ALANIS: A little better than yesterday. I shouldn’t have gotten my hopes up, I know I shouldn’t.
JOEY: Hey, it happens. Anyone would be disappointed when something like that happens.
ALANIS: I guess. Thanks for everything lately. I’m sorry to keep going on and on about my relationship with my Dad.
JOEY: You’re not going on and on about it, and I’d still be here for you even if you were.
ALANIS: Thanks. You’re really sweet.
Joey and Alanis linked their free arms together.
JOEY: So, what do you want to do today? Pick anything, whatever you feel like.
ALANIS: Well, the snow is beautiful right now, and over New Years, I noticed that the pond by the Square is open for ice skating. Ever been?
JOEY: I have a few times. You wanna go?
ALANIS: I’d have to get my skates.
JOEY: So would I.
ALANIS: Let’s do it!
JOEY: Lead the way.
They took each other by the hand and walked back to the car.
JOEY (thinking): How exactly am I gonna tell her about my history with her dad?

SALEM HIGH SCHOOL
Johnny was putting some books in his locker. His friend Tristan was nearby and, after closing his locker, Johnny walked over.
JOHNNY: Looks like you were wrong.
TRISTAN: How’s that?
JOHNNY: About me and your sister. We’re not together, not yet, anyway, but I’m in with her and her friends.
TRISTAN: Oh yeah?
JOHNNY: Yep. Something about that party must have worked.
TRISTAN: Well, good on you, man. I just hope it’s worth it.
Tristan closed his locker and walked away.

[heroicmuse]

Tristan knows his sister well. Bet he knows what's really up.

I hope this doesnt come between Joey and Alanis.

I don't think Shane talking to Theresa will go any better than it did with Kim.

Great chapter André DiMera.

[tghca]

It will come between Joey and Alanis if anything because of Joey's history with her father but also Steve's history with her family namely her father and grandfather Orpheus

I bet Orpheus was counting on that