The Melaswen Paradox (Read 319,445 times)

[tghca]

Kady is leaving Salem and going back to Ireland...makes sense because Ireland 🇮🇪 is home for her and her side of the Brady family is there but also the Irish version of the Pub is back there too which I'm sure she misses. But Kady can always come back to Salem and visit.

So The Committee is real but they are a cult apparently...this just gets weirder and weirder but I wonder what a cult would want with Brady II? I wonder if this cult has any connection to the DiMeras?

Sydney and Silver renew their friendship but I wonder how long before some boy comes in between their friendship? I wouldn't be surprised if Chloe and Daniel's son Parker Jonas is SORASed and Parker ends up being that boy

[Kpatch]

OMG The plot thickens. If the committee is a cult they could have brainwashed Brady II to think he's Brady I. Or the other way around. But it begs the question: Why??

Silver will get over Sydney if she's not already. Being in love or having a crush does not have to be a permanent condition.

[krw627]

A cult?!?!? That is not where I thought this was going at all.

Glad Silver & Sydney talked about things and are going to try to be friends again.

[mae00]

Hmmm. I'm not sure about Kady's excuse for leaving.....and leaving so suddenly. I hope she's being honest with Claire.

Things seem to be going good between Silver and Sydney. I'm glad.

A cult??? What the heck is going on here? And why was a cult interested in Brady II?

[André DiMera]

Thanks for reading and commenting, everyone!

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Next week…

Kady gets ready to say goodbye to Salem.
KADY: Thanks for having me here.

But she issues a warning before she goes.
KADY: You’ll want to watch out for those two.

Meanwhile, Sydney and Silver continue their discussion.
SYDNEY: What did you have in mind?

And the cops make a discovery.
SHAWN-D: I’m gonna need an ambulance.

All this and more next week on THE MELASWEN PARADOX!

[heroicmuse]

Ooh what do the cops find?

I'm looking forward to Sydney and Silver's conversation.

I wonder what warning Kady issues and whether there's actually anything to it.

Great previews André DiMera.

[Kpatch]

Oh wow. What does Shawn find?? Looks like a great week!

[André DiMera]

Monday - 9/6

SALEM UNIVERSITY
CLAIRE: Wow. This all seems really sudden.
KADY: I know. It’s all happening so fast. But, it’s what I want. I know when I came here, I said that I had to get out, but to be honest, I think a lot of that was just me venting my frustrations. I’ve actually really missed being home, like.
CLAIRE: Well, that’s understandable. If it’s what you want, then I’m happy for you. And I’m glad that you talked to your parents.
KADY: Cheers. And thanks for everything, especially for having me here. It’s been amazing. That camping trip especially was so cracker!
CLAIRE: I’m glad you had a good time. We’ve had a good time with you. Make sure you stay in touch. I talk with Aisling kinda regularly, and I’d like to do the same with you.
KADY: Aye, that’d be great! I’ll still be around for a few days while I’m getting everything sorted, so you’ll still see me.
CLAIRE: That’s good. I’m glad you’re not just running back right this second.
Both girls chuckled slightly.
KADY: Aye. There’s just one thing before I go, since I’ve got you in private and all.
CLAIRE: Sure, what’s up?
KADY: Those girls we ran into on our camping trip, Aine and your woman Noelle.
CLAIRE: Yeah? What about them?
KADY: I’ve sort of got a history with Aine.
CLAIRE: I kinda figured as much from your reaction to seeing her.
KADY: You’ll want to watch out for those two. Don’t trust them, either of them. I mean, obviously I don’t know Noelle, but if she and Aine are really together...it’s not good, Claire. Do not trust Aine Byrne.
CLAIRE: All right. I will keep that in mind.
KADY: Right, good. Well, I should be letting you get to your classes now, then.
Kady and Claire hugged.
KADY: Thanks for the talk, Claire.
CLAIRE: No problem. See you soon.
Kady smiled, nodded and walked away. Claire watched her go.
CLAIRE (thinking): I wonder what that was all about.

BLACK PATCH
BRADY II: A cult? What are we talking, like Heaven’s Gate or the Manson Family?
JOY: I don’t know the full extent just yet, but from what I’ve gathered, it’s a cult. It has all the hallmarks. I’ll do some more digging and see what all I can find, but this is definitely a start.
BRADY II: Right. Thanks, Joy.
Joy nodded and went back to her desk. Brady II and John exhaled.
BRADY II: Wow.
JOHN: Yeah. Look, kid, while you were these people’s captors for thirteen years, did you get any indication that this was a cult?
BRADY II: Like I said before, I let them think that I believed the Committee was a powerful organization. I didn’t actually think it existed, but it was easier to sell a lie than what they would have done to me if I disobeyed them.
JOHN: What exactly would they do if you disobeyed?
Brady II tensed up. He took a shuddering breath and shook his head.
BRADY II: I can’t...I can’t talk about it right now.
JOHN: Okay. Do you want me to see if Doc could talk to you about this? Or one of her colleagues?
BRADY II: I...I don’t know, Dad. I’m not sure if this is something I’ll ever be ready to talk about.

[heroicmuse]

I wonder what did happen to Brady II and if he even is Brady. Though I don't know how being brainwashed would fool the ISA device.

Claire already knows Noelle is no good, but what was that warning about?

Great chapter André DiMera.

[tghca]

Brady while being in captivity was beaten, battered and tortured by this Committee so no doubt he would have to have PTSD. Only natural that he can't or probably won't be able to talk about what he had gone through because it was that traumatic. I don't blame him.

But can even Marlena help her stepson Brady?

Claire and Kady becoming closer...I just love to see it

[Kpatch]

I'm not sure I want to know the horrors BradyII endured, but part of me thinks he could be lying or he could have been brainwashed to think he was tortured. Either way, it's kind of ironic that his former sister-in-law is the one who's investigating this. Wonder if she's been in touch with Chloe.

[André DiMera]

Tuesday - 9/7

BLACK PATCH
John put a hand on Brady II’s shoulder.
JOHN: All right. Just know, if and when you’re ready…
Brady II nodded.
BRADY II: Thanks, I’ll keep that in mind.
THERESA: I’m sorry, but what does any of this have to do with Brady?
JOHN: The one that you and I have known for the last thirteen years, very little. But it has everything to do with this Brady right here.
THERESA: Yeah, great. So, are you gonna help me find Brady or not.
JOHN: It’s being looked into. When I hear an update, I’ll let you know.
THERESA: Right.
BRADY II: I hope they find him.
THERESA: Sure you do.
Theresa turned and walked out.
BRADY II: I really do hope you guys find him.
JOHN: I know, kid. That’s just Theresa.
BRADY II: She has every right to be upset. From what you guys were saying, she has a kid with this guy. And honestly, I think I read the situation totally wrong, and I’m feeling kind of like a jerk about it.
JOHN: How do you mean?
Brady II sighed.
BRADY II: I’ve been so focused on getting my life back, that I never considered the possibility that the other Brady didn’t intentionally steal my life. I was convinced that he was being sinister. Until you mentioned it a little while ago, the idea that he might be an unknowing pawn in the DiMera’s plan never occurred to me. But after you mentioned it, it made sense. It’s entirely possible, likely even, that André or Dr. Rolf brainwashed him to make him think he’s me. Rolf’s done it to other people loads of times.
JOHN: That’s a fact. Whatever the real truth is, it’s out there, and we will find it. Both about you, this cult that your captors are part of, and Carter.

SALEM UNIVERSITY
ALANIS: ..so that’s the main one. But then downstairs there’s Harrison’s, which is our second cafeteria. It’s really cool.
PEYTON: That sounds awesome! I’ll have to check it out sometime soon!
ALANIS: You should come on Friday night. They do karaoke parties there.
JOEY: Al’s amazing at karaoke!
PEYTON: Sounds like a good time. I’ll be there.
She turned to Johnny.
PEYTON: So, what did you say your last name was?
JOHNNY: I didn’t. I’m Johnny DiMera.
PEYTON: DiMera? No way!
JOHNNY: Yes way. Stefano DiMera was my grandfather.
PEYTON: I’m half DiMera!
JOHNNY: Are you?
PEYTON: Yeah. I don’t know Stefano, but my Dad was a DiMera, but he kept his Mom’s last name.
THEO: What was your father’s name?
PEYTON: Benjy Hawk.
JOHNNY: Sounds vaguely familiar.
THEO: He was Stefano’s son, as well, even though he had the last name Hawk.
JOHNNY: Nonno had a lot of kids.
THEO: That is an accurate observation.
ALLIE: So you guys are cousins, then?
PEYTON: I guess so. That’s really cool! I want to get to know more of my family, even though my Mom doesn’t think I should.
JOHNNY: Well, I don’t claim to be a historian or anything, but I could probably give you some background on our family.
PEYTON: Sweet!
Claire came back to the table.
CLAIRE: Hey, sorry I was gone so long.
CIARA: No worries.
CHASE: Everything okay?
CLAIRE: Yeah, Kady just needed to talk for a minute. I’ll tell you more tonight.
Chase nodded.

SALEM HIGH SCHOOL
Sydney had been to a few of her classes now, and had sat down for lunch in the cafeteria. Silver had joined her.
SILVER: I’m so glad we’re friends again!
SYDNEY: Me too! I’ve missed you so much!
SILVER: I’ve missed you, too!
SYDNEY: You totally need to show me that series you mentioned in Shakespearean Lit!
SILVER: I will! Maybe you could come over sometime?
SYDNEY: That’d be great!
SILVER: Great! There’s just one thing. I was kinda thinking about it after our first class this morning.
SYDNEY: What’s up?
SILVER: Maybe we should have some ground rules?
SYDNEY: What did you have in mind?
SILVER: Nothing major, just some stuff to make sure neither of us does anything that makes the other uncomfortable.
SYDNEY: Yeah, that totally makes sense, I’d be down with that. That way, I won’t unintentionally lead you on…
SILVER: And I won’t read into signs that aren’t there.
SYDNEY: Right. That’s probably a good idea. If you want, I’ll ask my Mom if I can come over sometime this weekend and we can figure it out then?
SILVER: That’d be great!

[tghca]

Peyton wants to get to know her family and she meets 2 of her cousins Johnny and Theo. Does Theo not know that Peyton is his cousin too? They all have the same grandfather that being Stefano. Stefano was known for having a lot of children. Benjy was Peyton's father, EJ is Johnny's father and Lexie was Theo's mother.

Sydney and Silver friendship being renewed is great

But Carter was brainwashed into thinking he was Brady and if he was then Carter's memories about his own life either had to be erased...or they are buried deep within his subconscious somehow

But The 2 Bradys...Chloe needs to be involved in this story more

[Kpatch]

I still think it's too bad they made Benji a Dimera. He might still be alive today if he wasn't.

I feel bad for Theresa. She desperately wants to find and help her Brady and John doesn't seem focused on that.

[heroicmuse]

I'm glad that Brady II realizes that Brady I has had his life turned upside down and most likely was an innocent pawn in all this.

I'm not sure Peyton will be happy when she learns the Dimera family history, especially since Stefano killed her father.

Sydney and Silver setting some ground rules is a good idea.

I wonder how Chase will react to the news about Kady.

Great chapter André DiMera.