The Melaswen Paradox (Read 319,554 times)

[heroicmuse]

I want to know who the imposter is too, and what happened to the real Brady.

It'll be sad for Allie and Ricky to say goodbye.

I'm curious about Kady's story.

Thanks for the previews André DiMera.

[tghca]

I also wanna find out who this imposter Brady truly is as well and what has been happening to the real Brady all these years that he's been locked away

[Kpatch]

Aw, I am sad for Allie and Ricky. New love cut short.

Looking forward to all the Brady drama!

[André DiMera]

Monday - 8/16

KIRIAKIS MANSION
MELANIE: “The Committee”?
BRADY II: That’s what they call themselves. I’m sorry, I don’t think we’ve met.
MELANIE: I’m Melanie. Melanie Jonas.
PHILIP: Soon to be Melanie Kiriakis.
JOHN: Congrats.
BRADY II: Nice to meet you. I’m Brady Black.
MELANIE: Right.
PHILIP: So, what happened to you, man? What did this Committee do?
BRADY II: Mostly kept me as their prisoner. Kept me isolated from everybody that I know and love for the better part of thirteen years. It was two people that were keeping me, a woman and her husband. They did let me in on a few things, the fact that Chloe was alive. The fact that they’d found someone else to pretend to be me. They kinda neglected to mention that he looked completely different than I did, but hey, I guess they found an excuse.
PHILIP: According to Victor, you, or this person who was supposedly you, had to have facial reconstructive surgery after getting into trouble with some drug dealers.
BRADY II: That’s what I hear. Other than that, they mostly held me captive. For the first several years they kept me locked in a small box, about the size of a coffin, only letting me out once a day to use the bathroom and eat something. They told me that they were a very powerful organization, and that if I didn’t do what they said, they could come after everyone I cared about.
PHILIP: And you believed them?
BRADY II: Not at first. But, it was easier to play along. The punishments they doled out for arguing or fighting back…
He shuddered.
BRADY II: I don’t really think about it. But, I never gave up hope. I knew that eventually, my Dad or someone else from the ISA would find me. That’s what kept me from going completely insane. Then, after the first few years, they started letting me out more. Not out of the house, but at least out of the box. But they didn’t let me call you, they said that their bosses wouldn’t allow it.
MELANIE: How’d you get out?
BRADY II: It wasn’t easy. But, I spent thirteen years in the same location. Once they started letting me out, I made a point of memorizing every part of the house I could see. I remembered you, Dad, giving me basic training on self-defense and how to get out. One day, a month or two ago, the husband was the only one home, and it was time for my daily time to be let out. So, he got me out of the box, we talked a little bit. He was somewhat kinder than his wife. He would at least make conversation with me occasionally, against his wife’s wishes. He let me use the restroom. There’s a window in the restroom, and after seeing it every day for thirteen years, I had memorized its length and everything else about it. It was just big enough for me to fit through. So, I crawled out the window and ran as fast as I could. I don’t know if he let me escape or just didn’t think I was worth it anymore. I just kept running. It took me about a month or so to get here, but here I am.
VICTOR: And we’re glad of it.
Nobody had noticed that Victor had re-entered the room. He walked over and touched Brady II on the shoulder.
VICTOR: I don’t know who this Committee is, or who the couple are that took you, I’m only sorry it took me this long to find out the truth. Rest assured, the people responsible for this will pay.
JOHN: That’s a fact. We’ll find out who did this to you, and we’ll get them.
BRADY II: Thank you. Both of you.
VICTOR: Welcome home.

[tghca]

But I wonder how Eric Martsolf's Brady will feel about everyone turning their backs on him essentially because of the fact that he isn't Brady? I mean Kyle Lowder's Brady he is at least trying to get his life back but hearing what he has had to go through for 13 years...it is pretty traumatic. I feel bad for him really.

[heroicmuse]

Something is fishy here. Why would Brady II's captors let him get away with sneaking out the bathroom window? If they were that determined to keep him, you'd think they'd take steps to make sure he didn't escape.

I'm glad John and Victor will get to the bottom of this.

Great chapter André DiMera.

[Kpatch]

Horrifying story of captivity! If Victor believes him, so do I.

[mae00]

Oh Victor. Something tells me that you had a hand in all of this. You are too accepting of Brady II right off the bat. I expected more of a visual outrage or wit from him in front of everyone.....not behind closed doors.

I want to know where Brady I is. I don't like that they've just abandoned him like this after finding out his life has been a lie.

So Brady II was being kept in a coffin sized box while Brady I was keeping Vivian in a sarcophagus. Bwahahahaha! Sorry, that parallel just struck me as funny.

[André DiMera]

Tuesday - 8/17

BRADY PUB
CLAIRE: You came here because of your sister?
KADY: Aye.
CLAIRE: What did she do?
KADY: Sure it’d be more helpful to ask what she didn’t do. You saw what she was like when you and Chase visited earlier this year.
CLAIRE: You two have a sibling rivalry.
KADY: It’s more than that! She’s always getting on my nerves, trying to interfere in everything I’m doing. Reading my diary, telling everyone my business. She was absolutely melting my head! Nightmare altogether, so it was! I just had to get out!
CLAIRE: Look, I’ve never had a sister, so I don’t know what that’s like. I did notice that Ryleigh was a bit intense when Chase and I visited.
KADY: So, you understand why I left, yeah?
CLAIRE: I’d like to think I do. I’ve never had a sibling before, but Ciara says they can be annoying.
KADY: You’ve no idea.
CLAIRE: What I don’t understand is why you felt like you couldn’t tell your parents or grandpa.
KADY: They’d just take her side! They always do.
CLAIRE: They did tell her to stop annoying you while Chase and I were there.
KADY: I guess.
CLAIRE: Besides, your parents and grandpa love you. And I’m sure they’re worried about you. I get you’re annoyed by your sister, but maybe just tell them that you’re okay?
Kady sighed and folded her arms.
KADY: I guess.
CLAIRE: If you want, I can talk to them with you. Be there for moral support?
KADY: Nah, I’ll manage. But, give me a day or two. Sure, it’s the middle of the night in Ireland. I’ll call them tomorrow. Thanks for the talk, Claire.
CLAIRE: No problem. If you ever want to talk more, I’m here.
KADY: Thanks.

KIRIAKIS MANSION
BRADY II: Thank you, Granddad. It’s nice to be back.
PHILIP: Not to sound like a broken record here, but does anybody know anything about the other Brady? Such as, where he is?
JOHN: Like I said before, the last time I saw him was this afternoon. But, I do have another agent trying to track him down.
BRADY: No need.
Everyone turned as the man who was believed to be Brady walked in. He walked over to Brady II.
BRADY: I see you wasted no time in moving in on my territory.
BRADY II: I haven’t moved in. I’ve still got my room at the Salem Inn, and I’m staying there until we figure things out.
Melanie looked at Philip, who nodded and took Danielle into his arms. Melanie put a hand on Brady’s shoulder.
MELANIE: Hey, just because things are messed up right now, it doesn’t change all the time we’ve spent together. All the fun we’ve had, those moments were real. Just because you’re not Brady-
BRADY: But I am! I am Brady!
VICTOR: But you’re not.
Everyone turned to Victor.
VICTOR: I don’t know who you are, or why I didn’t see it before, but you’re not Brady.
MELANIE: But, that’s okay. Whoever you are, we can work this out. You and me, we’re still best friends.
BRADY: I’m the same man I’ve always been.
MELANIE: That’s what I’m trying to say. Just because you have a different name, it doesn’t mean you’re a different man.
BRADY: I don’t know why this is so hard for everyone to believe! I am Brady! And I am gonna do everything in my power to find out who this imposter is!
BRADY II: I’m not the imposter here.
JOHN: Regardless of who the imposter is, Melanie’s right, we can work this out. No one is shutting either of you out.
John turned to Brady.
JOHN: That’s what I was trying to tell you earlier, kid. We’ve spent the last thirteen years together. Those memories, they will not, can not be replaced. Hey, you know my history. Even after it was revealed that I wasn’t Roman all those years ago, the Bradys still considered me part of the family. And I plan to do the same for you, if you’ll let me. You might not be Brady, but you are still my son. And we are gonna figure this out, all of us. And that’s a fact.
The two Bradys stared hard at each other.
MELANIE: Exactly. You’re still gonna be part of our lives. You’re stuck with us.
Melanie gave him a smile. Brady sighed.
BRADY: Fine. I’m too tired to argue tonight, anyway. But thank you, Mel, and Dad. At least I know you two still believe in me.
He turned and walked up the stairs.

[heroicmuse]

I'm worried about Brady I. I hope he doesn't drink or use over this.

I'm glad Melanie and John are there for him.

Kady's behaviour is immature. I hope she really does call her family.

Great chapter André DiMera

[tghca]

Yeah EM's Brady all he knows is being Brady Black. He doesn't know anything else because he was programmed that way. He was brainwashed. So he has no memories of his former life. But it begs the question of who he was in his former life before the brainwashing, before the facial reconstructive surgery.

Kady doesn't want to go back to Ireland and hearing her story, I guess I can't blame her.

[Kpatch]

I am heartbroken for Brady. Very emotional stuff.

[mae00]

I think there is more to Kady's story. I know sibling rivalry sucks and everyone had different versions of it but to impulsively fly across the world to get away???

Oh my gosh. My heart is beyond broken for Brady. I'm so glad that Melanie was there for him during this encounter. Those two are are a life support line for each other and I know he's going to need that sounding board more than ever.

I'm not happy with Victor at all. He was way to quick to dismiss Brady as a fraud and imposter. He's further cementing my suspicions that he had something to do with this.

[André DiMera]

Wednesday - 8/18

MORALES HOUSE - BURNT HILL
Allie came over that morning. When she got there, Ricky, Manny and their parents were already packing Ricky’s things into their van. After Ricky put a box in the trunk, he walked over to Allie and they kissed.
RICKY: Hey. Glad you came.
ALLIE: Of course I did. I didn’t want you to leave before we said goodbye.
RICKY: Me either.
He looked back to the house.
RICKY: Hey, I think I forgot something in my room. Wanna come help me look?
ALLIE: Sure.
Allie followed Ricky inside and to his room.
ALLIE: Wow. I’ve never seen your room this empty!
RICKY: Me either. It’s been full as far back as I can remember.
ALLIE: You’re gonna have a great time in Rhode Island, and become an amazing photographer.
RICKY: Thanks. I’m sure you’re gonna be a fantastic vet.
ALLIE: Thanks. So, what did you need help looking for?
RICKY: Nothing. I just wanted a private moment with you.
ALLIE: Oh, that’s really sweet!
RICKY: That, and I have something for you.
ALLIE: What is it?
Ricky went into his closet, and pulled out the only thing in there, which was a small plush owl.
RICKY: Just something to remember me by.
ALLIE: He’s adorable!
RICKY: Well, I know owls are your favorite animals, so...
ALLIE: I love it! Thank you!
She took off her backpack and rummaged around in it for a moment.
ALLIE: I’ve got something for you, too.
From her back, she pulled out a plush frog.
ALLIE: Looks like we both had the same idea.
RICKY: Whoa! Thank you so much! This is really cute!
ALLIE: You’re welcome.
They hugged each other.
ALLIE: I’m gonna miss you so much!
RICKY: I’ll miss you too!
Allie sniffled, and they held each other.
RICKY: Hey, it’s not forever, yeah? I’ll be back for winter break.
ALLIE: I know.
She took a deep breath, and they gave each other a watery smile.
ALLIE: I love you.
RICKY: I love you, too.
Allie and Ricky kissed each other. Then, Allie put her arm around Ricky and they walked back outside.

BLACK PATCH
John had called Joy into the main office.
JOY: What’s going on, boss?
JOHN: To start with, you don’t have to call me “boss”, it’s just John. Or, if it makes you more comfortable, Agent Black.
JOY: Roger that, bo-I mean Agent Black.
JOHN: Now, onto the thing I called you here for. Did Billie brief you on the events of yesterday?
JOY: She did, yes. I’m sorry, that must have been a bizarre experience for you.
JOHN: Even moreso for Brady, both of them. I know how they feel, and had hoped neither they, nor anyone else in my family, would ever have to feel that way.
Joy wasn’t sure what to say, so she just nodded.
JOHN: Anyway, I need your computer expertise for some information.
JOY: Anything I can do to help.
John pulled out his wallet, took out a picture of Brady, and handed it to Joy.
JOHN: First, I want to find out who this really is. He might not be Brady, but he is somebody. I, more than most, know what it’s like to be confused about your identity, and I want to help him figure out his. Finding out a name is a start to finding out who he really is.
JOY: Got it.
JOHN: I also need you to find out everything you can about an organization known as The Committee. According to Brady, the people that kidnapped him were working for them.
JOY: If there’s any information to be found out, I’ll find it. I’ll report back when I have some information.
JOHN: Thank you, Joy.
Joy nodded and sat down at her computer to start working.

[tghca]

This 2 Bradys case should be personal to Joy too considering Chloe is her sister. Joy needs to catch Chloe up on what is happening but also Kyle Lowder's Brady he is or was Joy's brother in law since he is or was married to her sister Chloe.

I love that John and Joy are going to figure out or try to figure out who Eric Martsolf's Brady is. If anyone could find out, it is the ISA. This is right in their wheelhouse considering the Committee if they are this rogue, powerful organization then the ISA must have had dealings with them already.

I wonder if any Salem villains from the past could be Committee members and or connected?

Ricky and Allie saying I love yous...they are so damn cute...a young teen supercouple in the making...they remind me so much of a young Shelle (Shawn & Belle)

I mean I just hope this long distance doesn't kill their relationship or they don't cheat on each other