The Melaswen Paradox (Read 330,676 times)

[mae00]

Was the divorce filed for in that state? I thought they got divorced while in Europe. But I agree, so much time has gone by that I would think it would have been an uncontested divorce.

Whoa! A sex-trafficing cult? I wasn't expecting that.

[André DiMera]

Thanks for reading and commenting, everyone!

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Next week…

Allie gets some news…
ALLIE: I’ll be right over!

But she’s not the only one…
AIDEN: There’s a very real possibility that you’re still married. Is that something you and Chloe still want?

Meanwhile, Sonia gets an unexpected, and unwelcome, visitor.
SONIA: What the hell are you doing here?

And are things about to get awkward for Sydney and Silver as they try to piece together what, if anything, happened during their sleepover?
SYDNEY: Um…

All this and more next week on THE MELASWEN PARADOX!

[heroicmuse]

I wonder what news Allie gets. I bet this is about the kitten!

I'm interested in Brady and Chloe's answer to Aiden's question.

I'm guessing Andre or EJ is going to bother Sonia.

I bet nothing happened but the girls think something did.

Thanks for the previews André DiMera.

[Kpatch]

Brady needs to talk to Chloe about this, but Aiden needs to give them a definitive answer.

I'm guessing Andre visits Sonia.

[tghca]

I'm thinking Sonia gets an unwelcome visit from her brother in law Andre the man who killed his own brother her late husband Benjy. I just hope Sonia is packing. By packing, I hope she pulls a gun on Andre. She is definitely going to need it.

I know Brady he wants to recapture his marriage but does Chloe still want that

I wonder if Sydney and Silver think something happened? I mean both of them were drunk

[André DiMera]

Monday - 10/18

AIDEN’S OFFICE
BRADY: So, you’re saying we are still married, then?
AIDEN: No, I’m saying that there’s a very real possibility that you’re still married, but I won’t know until I find out more information. Not the least of which is when and where the divorce took place, whether it was here or Vienna, what the statute of limitations is if it was in Vienna, how you being held captive and someone impersonating you would affect that. There’s a lot to look into, and I will find out the information so that we can get the ball rolling on this as soon as possible. Now, I have a question or two for you. If you are still married, is that something that you and Chloe still want?
Brady hesitated.
BRADY: I want it. I want it more than anything. For thirteen years, I’ve dreamt of nothing more than coming back home to Chloe. As for her...I don’t know. I tried talking to her about it, but she was saying that too much time has gone by, and I’ve just come home. And I get that. But, I want to make this work, and I’m willing to put in the effort.
AIDEN: While that’s a good start, you’ll have to discuss that more with Chloe. From the sound of it, there’s a lot to unpack here, and I’ll leave that up to you and Chloe.
Aiden handed Brady a business card.
AIDEN: Here’s my card. If you need anything, give me a call. I’m going to get in touch with Chloe, as well as figure out what all of this means.
Brady nodded. He and Aiden stood up.
AIDEN: We’ll get this sorted out.
BRADY: Thank you.
Brady and Aiden shook hands.

SONIA’S TOWNHOUSE
Since coming back to Salem, Sonia had gotten a townhouse big enough for herself, as well as the kids when they were home. It was down the street from Steve and Kayla’s house, and the two had come over to help her unpack. Steve was walking better, but was still using crutches for assistance.
SONIA: Thank you both so much for this!
KAYLA: You are so welcome!
STEVE: We’re always happy to help.
SONIA: I really appreciate it! Steven’s been over a few times to help out, when he’s not on his mission.
KAYLA: Right. How’s that going?
SONIA: I don’t know. He’s not really allowed to say too much about it, since it’s still ongoing.
STEVE: Believe me, we know how that goes.
SONIA: But, I also haven’t gotten a call saying that he’s in the hospital or worse, and I haven’t seen him a few times, so there’s that.
STEVE: Hey, he’s a good agent, one of the best. Shane wouldn’t have sent him if he didn’t think he could handle it.
SONIA: I know. And I know he can take care of himself, but I can’t help worrying about him.
KAYLA: Sonia, that’s perfectly understandable.
SONIA: It wouldn’t be so bad if he didn’t have to stay in that house of horrors. Don’t get me wrong, I am so proud of him for doing this, and I know Benjy would be, too.
KAYLA: That he would.
SONIA: I just hope he catches that monster sooner rather than later.
There was a knock on the door, and all three froze.
STEVE: You expecting company?
SONIA: Not apart from you two, no. I suppose it could be Steven or Peyton, but I gave them both keys.
KAYLA: Maybe it’s Stephanie. She said she’d come over after work to help out.
SONIA: Maybe.
The doorbell rang.
STEVE (quietly): Go ahead and answer it, I’ll cover you.
Sonia quietly walked over to the door, with Steve crutching behind her. She opened it and gasped.
SONIA: What the hell are you doing here?!

[tghca]

At least Steve and Kayla are both here at Sonia's house so that way Andre doesn't try anything. I just hope all 3 of them can tell the difference between Andre and Tony.

Brady wants to reconnect with Chloe but I hope they can get back together.

[heroicmuse]

I wonder who that is. From Sonia's response it's likely Andre. Does she know EJ? It could be him as well.

I liked Sonia's talk with Steve and Kayla before they were interrupted.

I wonder how Chloe will feel about all this. She thought someone else was Brady for thirteen years and moved on a long time ago, after all.

Great chapter André DiMera.

[Kpatch]

Yup, I'm sure it's Andre.

At least marriage records are public so that is a place for Aiden to start, and the signatures would be different which could prove the real Brady never signed divorce papers.

[mae00]

I'm glad Aiden is looking at this from all aspects. I think he needs to talk to Chloe as well to get her feelings on it. And it may not be a bad idea for Chloe to get a lawyer of her own.

Uh oh. Sounds like the person at Sonia's door isn't someone she wants to see. I'm glad Steve is there.

[André DiMera]

Tuesday - 10/19

SONIA’S TOWNHOUSE
Sonia stood in the doorway, face to face with André. Steve and Kayla were behind her, but had positioned themselves in such a way that he couldn’t see them, but they could see him.
ANDRE: Sonia, lovely to see you. At least, I assume it’s Sonia. You look so much like the pictures I’ve seen.
SONIA: Cut the crap, and answer my question! What are you doing here?
ANDRE: Well, I heard that you had moved to town, so I thought I’d come over and introduce myself.
SONIA: I already know who you are! You’re that creepy cousin of Benjy’s who bullied him into giving Steve that threatening message, then you killed him and gave some of his organs to Stefano!
André rubbed his chin and feigned concern.
ANDRE: Oh dear. Well, I can’t say that I wasn’t prepared for a strong reaction, but I’m afraid there’s a case of mistaken identity. I’m Benjy’s elder brother, Tony DiMera. Steven told me that you had moved to Salem, so I thought I would come over and extend my belated condolences. I, unfortunately, never had the pleasure of meeting dear Benjy, but from all I’ve heard he was a fine man.
SONIA: He was until you murdered him!
ANDRE: No, that wasn’t me, that was André. We just happen to have the same face.
SONIA: Well, isn’t that convenient?
ANDRE (under his breath): In more ways than you know.
SONIA: Look, you can call yourself whatever you want to, but I don’t believe a word of it, especially not that Steven told you anything! Now, I don’t know how you found out where I live, but you will get out of here! Now!
André grinned. Steve had had his phone in his hand, but pocketed it and stepped forward so that he was directly behind Sonia.

WEST HOUSE
Sydney was tying her shoes.
SILVER: Thanks for coming over.
SYDNEY: Thanks for having me.
Silver bit her lip.
SILVER: I’m sorry. If I made things awkward, I’m sorry.
SYDNEY: You didn’t. As far as we know, nothing happened.
SILVER: So, do you remember what happened?
SYDNEY: Um...no. That’s why I said, “as far as we know”. Do you?
SILVER: Nope. I would just hate to think that I did something to make things weird for us.
SYDNEY: Look, all we did was drink something we weren’t supposed to and watch a movie. There’s literally no reason to think that we did anything other than that. I woke up before you and, aside from feeling like I got hit by a truck, we both seemed the same as always.
Silver sighed with relief.
SILVER: Good.
Sydney’s phone buzzed.
SYDNEY: Lucas is outside.
Sydney gave Silver a small hug.
SYDNEY: Thanks again.
SILVER: Yeah. See you in class tomorrow?
SYDNEY: See you then.
Sydney picked up her backpack and walked out. Silver watched as she got into Lucas’ car.

SALEM UNIVERSITY
Allie and Manny were getting food in the cafeteria. They sat down and ate.
MANNY: Thanks again for the invite last night. ‘Rique doesn’t know what he’s missing! That was so much fun!
ALLIE: Yeah, I wish he could have come. But, he’ll be here for Christmas, and Christmas in Salem is a whole different kind of experience, as well.
MANNY: I’m sure!
ALLIE: Anyway, I’m glad you came with me. Thanks for being so cool when I freaked out on the haunted hayride.
MANNY: No problem. Anything you need, chica, you know that. You’re like the sister I never had.
ALLIE: You too.
Allie’s phone rang.
ALLIE: Hello? Oh, hi! Any updates? Wait, really? Oh my gosh! Yes, I’ll be right over! Okay, great! Thank you so much!
Allie hung up and fist bumped the air.
MANNY: Sounds like you’ve got some good news, then.
ALLIE: Yep! That was the vet clinic. The two week observation period is over and the owner still hasn’t changed their mind, so the kitten’s mine!
MANNY: You’re getting the cat?
ALLIE: I’m getting that cat!
Allie and Manny jumped up, squealed and hugged each other.
ALLIE: I’m getting a cat. Oh man! I’ve got to get a bunch of stuff! I mean, I got a few things for when the cat first gets here, but it’s gonna need more than the little bit that I got. I got it some food, a couple toys, a bed and a litterbox, but there’s more that I’ve gotta get-
MANNY: I think maybe the first thing to do is pick it up?
ALLIE: Right. Right, of course.
MANNY: You want some company?
ALLIE: Sure. That’d be great, actually.
The girls got rid of their garbage from lunch and left the cafeteria.

[tghca]

Sonia literally saw right through Andre. I'm at least glad that she was able to tell the difference and also that Steve and Kayla were both there to protect her from Andre.

Sydney and Silver I bet a lot more went on when they were both drunk.

Allie as far as her gettin that cat, let's see but I doubt it

[heroicmuse]

I'm glad Sonia didn't fall for Andre pretending to be Tony.

This is awkward for the girls but hopefully they will get past it.

Yay! I knew it! Allie’s getting the cat.

Great chapter André DiMera

[Kpatch]

I'm excited about Allie getting the kitty!

Go Steve. Andre can't fool him.

[mae00]

I'm so glad that Andre wasn't fooling anyone. And that Steve and Kayla were there for it all too.

I loved Allie's excitement about the kitten. So glad she's getting it and that Manny is cool with it too.