The Melaswen Paradox (Read 319,774 times)

[heroicmuse]

I'm not sure Kady going on the trip is a good idea. Curious how she'll get on at the Pub.

Wonder what Vivian has to say to EJ.

Great chapter André DiMera.

[tghca]

I wonder if by taking down Andre, is Vivian plotting to take down EJ too by extension?

Kady staying at the Brady Pub makes sense because there are a lot of rooms there right? I mean Chelsea, Max, Isaac, Roman and I'm sure Cassie & Rex stay at the Pub but if there are more rooms there, then Kady I'm sure she can stay in one of them

[mae00]

I really hope that Claire talks to Aisling soon. Kady is up to something. I'm not sure I like her staying at the Pub either. And I don't believe for one minute her going on this trip is going to be a good thing.

Hmm. Now Vivian is meeting with EJ? Wonder what this is about.

[lumiforeverandalways]

Good week so far
Wonder what Vivian has to say

[André DiMera]

Thursday - 6/17

ALAMAIN MANSION
E.J.: Please, call me E.J. Only the family calls me Elvis anymore.
VIVIAN: Oh, but we are family. I am married to your brother, or cousin, whichever he claims to be this week.
E.J.: Fair enough. What can I do for you, Vivian?
VIVIAN: Oh, it’s not about what you can do for me, it’s about what I can do for you.
E.J.: I don’t quite understand what you mean.
VIVIAN: No, I didn’t think you would. Not to worry, I’m happy to explain it to you. Now, as I’m sure you know, being André’s wife, I see and hear a lot of things. Recently, I heard something that...well, let’s be honest, I found rather concerning.
E.J.: Well, this really must be something if you found it concerning.
VIVIAN: Indeed it is.
E.J.: Would you care to share your findings?
VIVIAN: You must understand, E.J., I am putting myself at great personal risk divulging this information to you. However, as an honorary DiMera, at least twice over, I felt the need to let you know about this, for the good of the family.
E.J.: Just spit it out, Vivian.
VIVIAN: Oh, very well. I have a feeling that André is trying to start a coup to oust you and your cousin Luna.

NATURE CENTER - BURNT HILL
Allie, wearing a pair of long gloves, was holding a fox kit wrapped in a towel in her arms. She held a bottle in one hand and was feeding the kit with it. Sofia was standing nearby, watching.
ALLIE: There we go. That tastes good, huh?
The bottle was now empty and Allie gently removed it from the kit’s mouth. The kit let out a small, contented bark. Allie chuckled.
ALLIE: I’m glad you think so.
SOFIA: She can go back in the pen now.
ALLIE: Okay, sweetie. Time to go back with your brother. You two be good now.
Allie carefully carried the kit over to a nearby pen, where another fox kit was running around. She gently lowered the fox into the pen. The female kit looked at Allie for a moment, but quickly turned her attention to her brother. Both kits made “yipping” noises and began playing with each other.
SOFIA: Well, I think that’s it for the day. I’ll walk you out.
ALLIE: Thanks.
Allie folded the towel and put it in a nearby hamper. She followed Sofia, taking off her gloves as they walked.
SOFIA: You’re doing really well, so far. Just one thing, try not to talk to the kits as much. As we rehabilitate them, we want to get them ready for living in the wild and not used to human contact.
ALLIE: Right, I keep forgetting. Sorry, they’re just so adorable!
SOFIA: I know. And it’s okay. It’s not meant as a criticism, just a reminder. You’re still learning, and we all make mistakes. Like I said, you’re doing well so far.
ALLIE: Thanks. And thanks for letting me help out. I really appreciate it!
SOFIA: We appreciate your help. After the storm, a lot of animals have been injured, and the young have been orphaned. And it’s always nice to have some help.
ALLIE: Well, I really enjoy helping out here.
SOFIA: I’m glad.
ALLIE: I should probably go. I’ll see you in a few days.
SOFIA: Have a good rest of your day, Allie.

SALEM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Philip hesitated.
PHILIP: I mean…
MELANIE: Philip, why are you in such a rush to get married all of a sudden?
PHILIP: Can’t it just be enough that I love you? That I want to shout it from the rooftops and let the whole world know?
MELANIE: I love you, too. But I know you, and I know there’s more to it than that. Come on. When we got back together, we promised that we’d be honest with each other. So tell me, what’s going on?
Philip sighed and looked down.
PHILIP: I almost lost you.
MELANIE: But you didn’t. We went over that a little bit ago.
PHILIP: Yeah, but I don’t think you get it. I mean, I almost lost you and the baby. When Dr. Horton and Dr. Tanaka were telling me what happened, about all of the potential complications because of what happened, I was freaking out on the inside. Melanie, if I lost you or the baby, I don’t know what I’d do. And, as much as we try to be positive and say that everything’ll be okay, part of me can’t help thinking, what if it’s not? What if…
MELANIE: We lose the baby?
PHILIP: Or you.
MELANIE: I can’t think like that. I just can’t. I have to believe that everything’s gonna be okay, even if there are complications. ‘Cause I’ll be honest with you, I’m terrified of what might happen, and that’s why I can’t think like that, because if I do…
She winced. Philip leaned in, concerned.
MELANIE: It’s okay. Just the meds beginning to wear off.
PHILIP: I’ll call Dr. Tanaka to get you more.
MELANIE: No, I know my schedule, and it’s not time yet. Besides, I can handle it. It’s not too bad. And anyway, we’re not finished with this conversation.
She took a deep breath.
MELANIE: As I was saying, I have to believe that, even if there are complications, in the end, the baby and I will be okay. And as much as I want to marry you, and I do, more than anything, we can’t start our marriage early just because we’re afraid of what might happen.
Melanie put a hand on Philip’s face.
MELANIE: Philip, I know you love me, and I love you. And nothing’s ever going to change that. No matter what happens, whatever challenges we may face with this baby, we know that we love each other. And I promise, once this is over, we’ll do it right. But right now, I need you to be patient. And we both need to be strong for this baby.
Philip took Melanie’s other hand in his and squeezed it. He blinked hard and nodded.
PHILIP: I can do that.
MELANIE: Good.
Philip kissed Melanie’s hand.
PHILIP: I love you so much, Melanie Jonas.
MELANIE: I love you too, Philip Kiriakis.

[heroicmuse]

I'm glad that Melanie and Philip talked. I hope he takes it to heart and stops pushing for them to be married.

Allie is getting on well at the nature center. Cute scene.

Vivian appears to be playing divide and conquer.

Great chapter André DiMera

[tghca]

They don't necessarily have to rush to get married. Yeah sure Melanie and Philip can get married before the baby is born. But why the rush? They can just wait until after the baby is born and their newborn baby boy or baby girl could be there to witness their mother and father get married.

I wonder what EJ plans on doing with this info. Does he go straight to Andre? Or does he keep it to himself and he ends up turning on Andre?

Allie seems to be enjoying the nature center probably a little too much. I wonder if this means she really does love animals after all?

[Kpatch]

Allie may end being a veteranarian or a similar field.

I still think Melanie and Philip should get married. If they're going to get married eventually anyway. I'd like to see Melanie give Philip what he wants since it's so important to him.

I'm always happy to see Vivian. I think she's setting up a war between the brothers that she can just sit back and watch from the sidelines.

[mae00]

I loved that conversation between Melanie and Philip. They both have some really good points. However, them getting married because Philip is afraid of losing Melanie and the baby is not going to stop the complications from happening. The only advantage at this point would that Philip would have proxy as Melanie's husband/immediate next of kin if she can't make decisions. Is he afraid that if something happens, Melanie will leave him and blame him? This wasn't his fault.

Interesting that Melanie sees getting married at this point as a way of giving in to her fears.

Lol at Allie talking to the animals. I would be the same way.

[fluffysmom]

The scene with Allie and the kits was cute.

I wonder if EJ will believe Vivian.

[André DiMera]

Friday - 6/18

BRADY PUB
CHELSEA: Yeah, we definitely have a spare room. Come on up, I’ll show you where it is.
Claire and Chase had taken Kady to the Pub, introduced her to Max and Chelsea, and asked about a room.
KADY: Cheers!
Kady followed Chelsea upstairs.
CHASE: Thanks for this, man.
MAX: No problem, dude. She’s family. It’ll be nice getting to know another side of the Brady family tree.
Chase nodded. Outside, Claire was on the phone.
CLAIRE: Hey, it’s so good to hear from you! I’m good, thanks. How are you? That’s good. Yeah, everything’s okay. Kady got to town okay and we’re settling her in at my uncle’s pub...what? I see. Interesting.

ALAMAIN MANSION
E.J.; A coup, you say?
VIVIAN: Yes. He seeks to rule over the DiMera family with an iron fist, and get rid of all of his potential competition in the process.
E.J. blinked furiously, thinking.
VIVIAN: Come now, it’s not that hard to believe, is it? We all know that André can be a complete loose cannon.
E.J.: I’m sorry, but aren’t you his wife?
VIVIAN: Yes, and that’s why I’ve come to you. I’m very concerned, as should we all be. As I said, we know how André can be, but lately, he’s been worse than ever. Surely you’ve noticed it, as well.
E.J.: I...I’m not sure. He doesn’t seem that different to me.
VIVIAN: Well, you’ve always been closer to him. Sometimes it’s harder to see the red flags when you’re that close. He and I only became close a year or so ago, though we’ve known each other much longer. Also, we both know that André is good at hiding things. All of those Shakespearean acting classes he went through in his youth have made it incredibly difficult to tell when he’s telling the truth or hiding something. Oh, Stefano always said that André was his most faithful soldier. He would be so saddened by the idea that he’s now trying to destroy his own family. That’s why I’ve come to you. I’m his wife, and I’m concerned for him. More than that for the family. This isn’t the first time that I’ve been a DiMera, as you may know. I know how important family was to Stefano. We can’t have his once most faithful soldier destroy his legacy, can we?
E.J. considered this for a long moment. His phone beeped. He looked at it.
E.J.: I have to go. This has been...well, it’s been something.
He stood and turned to leave. Vivian also stood.
VIVIAN: You don’t believe me, do you?
E.J. turned back and sighed.
E.J.: I don’t know what to believe.
VIVIAN: Well, just consider what I’ve said. You don’t have to come up with an answer now, but after you’ve thought about it, come and see me. I’m sure together we could help him get back to being the André DiMera that we know and love.
E.J. nodded, but said nothing, and turned and left. Ivan, who had been standing just outside the door, walked back in.
IVAN: I don’t think he believed you.
VIVIAN: He doesn’t need to. I have planted the seed of doubt, which will soon be growing. That is enough, for now.
IVAN: Madame, you are, as usual, a master at this kind of thing. It’s so good to have you back to your old self.
VIVIAN: It is, isn’t it?
Ivan kissed Vivian’s hand and the two chuckled.

[heroicmuse]

EJ may be harder to crack than Vivian thinks. This is an interesting plan she has.

I wonder who Claire was talking to.

Great chapter André DiMera. Will there be previews?

[Kpatch]

"Well it's been something." LOL. Loved that line.

Vivian may be trying a wee bit too hard. Not sure EJ is convinced.

[mae00]

Sounds like Claire may already be on the phone with Aisling. I can't wait to see how this conversation pans out.

I'm not sure if Vivian is being truthful or not about this coup, but even if she's not, it's not hard to believe. Andre has done this before. But whatever is going on has me really concerned about Johnny getting caught in the middle of all of this.

[tghca]

I too have to wonder if Johnny will somehow factor into this? EJ is his father and he loves EJ even idolizes and worships his father but Andre is the boy's uncle. And Johnny is close to his Uncle Andre as well. I just hope Johnny is not caught in the middle or even in the crossfire. I mean Andre isn't above using Johnny somehow against EJ.

Vivian planting seeds of doubt. She obviously wants EJ and Andre to destroy one another. But I don't get why.

I think Claire had to be talking to her other cousin Aisling. This is the only thing that makes sense. I wonder what kind of trouble Kady got herself into in Ireland? It makes sense that that's the real reason she's here in America...otherwise why show up out of the blue in Salem?

Great episode André DiMera

Will there be previews André DiMera?