The Melaswen Paradox (Read 332,864 times)

[André DiMera]

Wednesday - 9/15

SALEM VETERINARY HOSPITAL
Allie had wrapped the kitten in her coat and driven it to the nearby vet hospital, to get it checked out. A pleasant vet named Dr. Clayton was looking it over.
CLAYTON: Well, she’s not chipped, so we don’t know if she has an owner or not. You said you found her mother nearby?
ALLIE: Yes. She...some animal got to her. I found her body just outside of the trail behind the University.
CLAYTON: Well, this little girl must have made a lucky escape, then. If we had the mother, we could see if she’s chipped, which would tell us if she belongs to anybody. Do you think you’d be able to show one of my nurses where she is in the morning?
ALLIE: What’s left of her, sure. I don’t have classes until late afternoon tomorrow.
Dr. Clayton set the kitten on the table and it ran over to Allie and sat down in front of her.
CLAYTON: She seems to like you.
Allie smiled and gently petted the kitten.
CLAYTON: I’ll have Christy, my nurse, come by in the morning. As for this little girl, she seems to be doing fine, physically, but she’s a little under-nourished. I’m going to keep her at least overnight for observation and to get her some food.
ALLIE: Okay. When you do get her mother, and if she is chipped or not, what’ll happen to this little girl?
CLAYTON: Well, if her mother’s chipped, we’ll give the kitten to her mother’s owner, unless they opt not to keep her. If she’s not, then we’ll try to rehome her. I have a feeling someone does own her, though, she doesn’t look or behave like a feral or wild cat.
Allie nodded and looked at the kitten.
ALLIE: You stay here with Dr. Clayton, okay? I’m sure he’ll take good care of you. I’ll be back to visit you tomorrow, baby.
The cat meowed and rubbed up against Allie.
CLAYTON: I’ll have Christy call when she’s on her way.
ALLIE: Thanks, Dr. Clayton.

DIMERA MANSION
ANDRE: Is that so?
VIVIAN: It is.
ANDRE: Hm. How peculiar that I haven’t noticed. I usually make it my business to know everything that goes on in this place. And I do mean everything.
VIVIAN: Well, it was very subtle. But, not so subtle that I didn’t pick up on it. Besides, perhaps Elvis is worried about how you’d react if you knew.
ANDRE: Perhaps. He does know what I do to people who betray me...or try to double-cross me.
VIVIAN: I’m very sure he does.
ANDRE: It’s a good thing that you would never do that, isn’t it? You wouldn’t, say, try to stab me in the back, I mean.
VIVIAN: Me stab you in the back? Why, I would never even consider it! I mean, you are my husband, after all.
ANDRE: Yes, quite. Well, thank you for the information, Vivian, I shall keep it in mind.
VIVIAN: I’m glad I could pass it along.
Vivian and André kissed each other on the cheek, then Vivian turned and walked away.
VIVIAN (thinking): I’d never consider it, but if Luna and her sisters don’t get a move on, I may just go ahead and do it.
André, meanwhile, walked into another part of the basement. He knocked on a door. A moment later, E.J. opened it.
E.J.: Bloody hell, have you any idea what time it is?
ANDRE: Unimportant. We have a problem, Elvis.
E.J.: Look, if this is about Johnny not being as available to help out as he was over the summer, we knew this would happen when he started college.
ANDRE: It’s not about Giovanni.
E.J.: Oh. What is it, then?
ANDRE: Vivian Alamain-DiMera.
E.J.: Why am I not surprised? What has she done this time?
ANDRE: I’m still working that out, which quite frankly, annoys me. But she is up to something. And when I find out what it is…
He chuckled darkly.
ANDRE: There’ll be hell to pay.

[heroicmuse]

I knew that Andre would be onto Vivian. Andre and Vivian trying to outsmart each other will be interesting.

Unlike in the real show, EJ appears to be aware that Johnny has a life outside of working with him.

The kitten seems to have adopted Allie.

Great chapter André DiMera.

[tghca]

I'm glad that EJ is taking notice that his son Johnny not only has a life outside of him and Andre but that Johnny is in college and he wants to have a regular college experience

Andre is on to Vivian but since he is and Vivian thinks she's out manipulating her husband...I wonder who is really having the upper hand here

[mae00]

I knew Andre would be on to Vivian. I find it amusing tho that he hasn't figured out about Vivian's doctor and the cousins. I guess he got wrapped up in his own scheme and let some things slide by unnoticed.

[Kpatch]

I love Andre playing both ends.
I'm glad the kitty is okay.

[Trey]

I can't wait to see how Andre outsmarts Vivian.

I liked Marlena and John reminding Theresa that they all lost someone they loved. Theresa is annoying me.

[André DiMera]

Thursday - 9/16

SALEM UNIVERSITY
Allie had met with Christy, Dr. Clayton’s nurse, and showed her where the remains of the mother cat were. Christy gently put the remains in a bag as Allie watched.
CHRISTY: Thanks for showing me.
ALLIE: No problem. Thanks for coming to take care of her.
CHRISTY: Of course.
ALLIE: That poor kitten, though, losing her mom like that. How is she?
CHRISTY: She’s good. We got her some food and a place to sleep, and she’s starting to look better already.
ALLIE: That’s good. If you find out anything about the owner, could you let me know, please?
CHRISTY: Sure. Either myself or one of the other nurses will give you a call.
ALLIE: Thanks.
Christy nodded.
CHRISTY: Thanks again for your help. Have a good day.
ALLIE: You too.
Christy headed for her car as Allie went back inside of the main building.

DIMERA MANSION
Since being reunited, the DiMera triplets had returned to the Mansion, but were only coming out of their room one at a time, so as not to arouse suspicion. It was Bria’s turn to be out, and she came across E.J. as she walked around.
E.J.: Ah, Luna. I’ve been looking for you.
BRIA: Oh? Well, it seems you’ve found me. What can I do for you, Elvis?
E.J.: It’s E.J., please. Only André, my mother and my late father get to call me by my full name.
BRIA: My apologies. I should know that by now, but you know how forgetful I can be sometimes.
E.J.: Yes, well...anyway, I need to speak to you about something.
BRIA: What’s on your mind?
E.J. gestured to a door. Bria opened it and the two walked in.
E.J.: I need to know, Luna, and I want the truth, have you been speaking to Vivian?
BRIA: Vivian? As in André’s wife, Vivian?
E.J.: Yes, that Vivian.
BRIA: Of course I haven’t. What business would I have speaking with her?
E.J.: That’s exactly what I’d like to know.

SALEM HIGH SCHOOL
Sydney and Silver walked down the hall to their first class of the day.
SILVER: My Mom said yes to you coming over tonight.
SYDNEY: Awesome! So did my Mom and Lucas!
SILVER: That’s great! I’m so glad we’re gonna have a sleepover!
SYDNEY: Me too! I’ve missed hanging out with you so much!
SILVER: So have I! This’ll give us the perfect opportunity to discuss what our ground rules should be.
SYDNEY: Yep! And for you to show me at least an episode of that Anne with an E show you mentioned the other day.
SILVER: I’d love that!

KIRIAKIS MANSION
John had stopped over to give Victor and Maggie the news. Philip and Melanie were also in the room. Melanie let out a sob. Maggie put her arms around her.
PHILIP: Do we have any idea how it happened?
JOHN: It was a drowning. Two college age kids found him while they were taking a late night swim.
PHILIP: So no evidence of foul play? Or...other things?
JOHN: We’re still waiting for the official report, but his tox screen was clear.
MELANIE: I just can’t believe it!
MAGGIE: I know, darling. I know.
Maggie kissed Melanie’s forehead.
MAGGIE: He knew how much we loved him.
PHILIP: Not according to Theresa.
JOHN: Theresa is grieving.
VICTOR: We all are. He may not have been the real Brady, but for thirteen years, he’s been a grandson to me. Yet the rest of us aren’t sitting around hurling accusations at each other.
MAGGIE: Perhaps not, but everyone processes grief differently. I’m not saying I agree with anything that Theresa’s been saying since things came to light, but she’ll need support now more than ever.
VICTOR: You have the patience of a saint, my dear.
JOHN: I’ll let you know when the coroner's report is finished. Where are Justin and Adrienne? They still live here, right?
MAGGIE: They do, but they and the twins went to have brunch with Sonny and Will.
John nodded.
VICTOR: John, once you’ve gotten all of the arrangements in place, send the bill to me. I’ll have it taken care of.
JOHN: That won’t be-
VICTOR: It most certainly will be necessary. As I said, for nearly a decade and a half, the man was a grandson to me. Whether he was related to me biologically or not doesn’t change that fact. I only wish I hadn’t been so hasty in some of the things I said to him the last time we spoke. But we can’t dwell on what’s happened now. The least we can do is give him a proper funeral, and I trust that you’ll have it done tastefully.
JOHN: I appreciate that, Victor.
PHILIP: This might not be the best time to ask this, but have you been able to get in contact with the Bates family yet?
JOHN: We’re still working on that, but we have a lead.
John’s phone buzzed.
JOHN: I need to go. I’ll let you know when I know more.
MAGGIE: Thank you, John.

LOFT
Chase was putting on his coat when Claire walked in with the day's mail in her hands.
CLAIRE: Hey.
CHASE: Hey.
They kissed.
CHASE: Anything good in the mail?
CLAIRE: We’re about to find out. Looks like mostly junk, but we’ll see.
She flipped through the mail, but stopped when she came to an envelope that was heavier than the others. It had golden trimming along the edges. She flipped it over.
CHASE: Looks like more than just junk. What’s that you’ve got there?
CLAIRE: I don’t know, but take a look at this.
Chase walked over and looked at the envelope.
CHASE: Looks like some kind of seal. It’s got a coat of arms and everything.
CLAIRE: Yeah. It must be important. Only one way to find out.
Claire opened the envelope and pulled out a thick piece of paper.
CLAIRE: Oh, wow!

[tghca]

I wonder if the mail Claire got has to be from Titan?

But there is going to be a funeral service for Carter...makes sense why there would be but I wonder if Brady will show up to Carter's funeral? If he does, perfect fireworks for Theresa to go off

Victor wants the bill sent to him...that's commendable but I would have thought Theresa would have planned the service

How could EJ not tell the difference between his triplet cousins? If they are identical triplets I can see why he would confuse Luna for her sisters but he has no idea it is Bria he's talking to and not Luna

[heroicmuse]

I wonder what Claire found.

I'm glad Victor is stepping up to plan the funeral. Too bad he couldn't accept Carter/Brady I when he first found out the truth.

Ooh EJ is onto Luna and her sisters. Luna anyway, he apparently doesn't know he's talking to Bria.

I still think Allie will end up adopting the kitten.

Great chapter André DiMera.

[mae00]

Oooh. This wandering around one at a time is gonna backfire on them.

I sure hope Sydney and Silver don't run into issues during this sleepover.

Well, Victor seems to be showing some compassion, but I'm not fully convinced. He was harsh and hateful the last time he saw Brady/Carter and he thinks a proper funeral will overcome that?

I wonder what Claire opened. I almost think that it might be from Ireland since it has a coat of arms and everything.

[Kpatch]

Whatever mail Claire got, I think it was from Ireland since it had a coat of arms. Perhaps an invitation.

I still think BradyI's death is suspicious.

[André DiMera]

Friday - 9/17

DIMERA MANSION
BRIA: Are you trying to imply something?
E.J.: Not at all. I’m merely asking a question.
BRIA: And I’ve answered it, yet you do not seem content with my answer.
E.J.: Do I have reason not to be?
BRIA: Certainly not. I’ve nothing to hide. If I have interacted with Vivian, it’s only in the same capacity that you have, because she’s André’s wife. André trusts me, E.J., so should you. Or do you not have faith in André’s vision for the future of the DiMera Empire?
E.J.: What a ridiculous notion! Luna, I trust André almost as much as I trusted my Father when he was still alive. Besides, I’ve known him much longer than you have.
BRIA: It’s not a competition.
E.J.: I’m well aware. Look, I don’t want to argue. We’re on the same side, here. We want the same thing. Just, if you do see Vivian, be careful.
BRIA: What do you mean?
E.J.: I don’t trust her, and I don’t think André does, either. Not entirely at least.
BRIA: Interesting. I will keep that in mind.
Bria left the room and walked down the hall. She made sure she wasn’t being followed and then went into her room. Gemma and Luna were waiting for her.
GEMMA: What’s going on?
BRIA: I had a run in with Elvis a moment ago.
LUNA: Does he suspect anything?
BRIA: About Gem and I? No. He thought I was you. Which, as we’re all three identical, makes sense.
GEMMA: Why would he suspect otherwise, seeing as you and I are supposed to be dead, Bria?
BRIA: Exactly my point. He does, however, suspect that all is not well around here. He thinks it’s Vivian planning something.
LUNA: Which, of course, she is. And her plan is working.
BRIA: That it is. Elvis says he trusts André, but the cracks are beginning to show. Perhaps it’s time we up the stakes a bit.

LOFT
CHASE: What is it?
CLAIRE: It’s an invitation.
She cleared her throat.
CLAIRE: “Mr. and Mrs. Chase and Claire Brady-Jennings, you are cordially invited to a special event to be held on the Eighth of January 2022 at the von Amberg Palace. The event will be a celebration to recognize Lady Katalin von Amberg and Lady Emmaline von Amberg (both formerly of the last name Faversham) as members of the Royal bloodline, and therefore Princesses. Until some time ago, this fact was overlooked, and shall now be put right. Please note that this is not an official Coronation, as the reigning monarch, Princess Greta von Amberg, is still very much alive. However, as heirs to the throne, the coming out of Lady Katalin and Lady Emmaline is to be celebrated. Please respond promptly with the card enclosed in this letter, and send your response to Miss Lili Faversham at the enclosed address. We look forward to receiving your response. Kind regards, Miss Faversham.”
CHASE: Whoa.
CLAIRE: Yeah.
CHASE: So, if I’m understanding this correctly, Katalin and Emmaline aren’t being coronated, but are still being crowned as princesses?
CLAIRE: Kind of, I guess. Technically, they’ve always been princesses, they just didn’t know they were until Grandma Hope visited Miss Faversham during the chaos with Fake Katalin. From what I can gather, they’re just doing something to formally recognize them as part of the royal family.
CHASE: Gotcha. So, looks like we’re going to Europe in January.

[tghca]

Chase and Claire are traveling all over the world it seems first Ireland and now Alamainia...may as well stay all over the world at this point

Being married as long as they have, I'm surprised they haven't even started to try for kids

The DiMera triplets Gem, Luna and Bria are playing switcheroo on EJ and Andre...switching places because they are identical and they managed to fool EJ...they should be able to fool Andre too

But seeing as how Carter's funeral is coming up, I'm surprised Chloe is not a bigger part of this storyline which she should be seeing as how she was involved with both Brady and Carter but also Nicole too should be involved with this too seeing as she too was involved with both Bradys

But even with Carter's death there still are more questions than answers...and I bet Brady Kyle Lowder's Brady he will no doubt be framed for this murder

[heroicmuse]

I hope Bria is right that the plan is working. I wonder what they will do to up the stakes.

This is an exciting new development and trip for Chase and Claire!

Great chapter André DiMera! Will there be previews?

[Kpatch]

Sept 17, 2021 7:52:36 GMT -5 tghca said:

Being married as long as they have, I'm surprised they haven't even started to try for kids

Claire and Chase have not been married long at all. They are very young and they are wise not to rush into starting a family. They can enjoy being a young married couple for some time to come. Maybe they don't want children at all. It's not a given.

A royal Von Amberg affair sounds amazing. Looking forward to taking the journey with Claire and Chase.