The Melaswen Paradox (Read 319,188 times)

[heroicmuse]

I knew EJ was onto Gemma. Can't wait to see what happens next.

I wonder how the rest of the investigation is going to go.

Thanks for the previews André DiMera.

[tghca]

If Hope and Shawn and Rafe are all on this case...it makes me wonder if there will be more murders in and around town? I wonder if this killer strikes again?

EJ is on to the DiMera triplets and if he is, what does he plan on doing about it? He can't do anything since Andre is in prison right now, now can he?

Johnny is here for Meadow of course but this no doubt has got to bring then even closer

[Kpatch]

Sounds like an exciting week. Curious about EJ and Gemma, and Hope's investigation.

[André DiMera]

Monday - 11/8

DIMERA MANSION
E.J. put the phone to his ear.
E.J.: Hello.
GEMMA: How dare you-
E.J. frowned and put a finger to his mouth.
E.J.: There’s no point in being silent, Vivian. I know it’s you.
He hung up the phone and sighed deeply.
E.J.: Oh, “Luna”. Whatever shall we do with you? Of course, the answer is somewhat complicated by the fact that you aren’t really Luna, are you?
GEMMA: What are you talking about?
E.J.: Please, don’t insult my intelligence.
GEMMA: I didn’t know there was anything to insult.
E.J.’s eyes flared.
E.J.: You’ll find that it’s best not to be so rude to the man who has just discovered a major secret of yours. Now, let’s drop the games, shall we? I believe it’s time that we had a little chat.
Gemma was about to retort, but stopped herself.
E.J.: There we go.
GEMMA: How long have you known?
E.J.: Not long, actually. I’ve suspected for a while, though. André and I could have full conversations with Luna, and it was as if we were talking to a different person each time. And no, I don’t buy that nonsense about Luna having a new personality due to André fusing your brains together, because I know that that is a lie. What cemented my belief that you had somehow reunited was your reaction to the news that André has been captured by the ISA. Very telling.
GEMMA: Alright, then. What makes you so sure that that was Vivian on the phone just now?
E.J.: Oh, that one was easy. Once I’d ascertained that you weren’t the real Luna, there were only so many people you would speak to. We all know that André and Vivian’s marriage is a matter of convenience. They’ve been trying to one-up each other for the last few years now. Plus, André may not have fused your sister's brains together, but you and your sister were dead. There are only two people who can resurrect the dead, and Rolf would never work against André. Oh yes, I know all about Dr. Vincent Belman.
GEMMA: So what now?
E.J.: Well, André’s gone. You and your sisters have achieved a major goal. Sit back and enjoy the victory.
GEMMA: I mean what are you going to do about us?
E.J.: Not everything’s about you, dear Gemma. I don’t plan to do anything.
GEMMA: And you’re expecting me to believe that? That’s not really the DiMera style, is it?
E.J.: Let’s just say I’m turning over a new leaf. You and your sisters are free to continue staying here, if you wish. Now, it’s getting late and I must be turning in for the night.
E.J. turned to leave. Gemma looked incredibly confused. E.J. stopped and turned back.
E.J.: Oh, Gemma, you might want to be aware...I said that I won’t do anything. But if I already know, then it’s entirely possible, if likely, that André does, too. And just because he’s in ISA custody doesn’t mean he can’t respond.
He smiled too politely and continued walking down the hall.
E.J.: Sweet dreams, dear cousin.

Meanwhile, Johnny sat on his bed, looking at his phone. After a few minutes, Meadow walked in, wearing a loose fitting t-shirt, pajama pants and socks. Johnny looked up.
JOHNNY: Hey.
MEADOW: Hi. Thanks for the shower, and letting me borrow some clothes.
JOHNNY: No problem. How’re you doing?
Meadow shrugged.
MEADOW: The shower made me feel almost human, so there’s that. Other than that, though…
Johnny patted the space on the bed next to him. Meadow sat down and laid her head on his shoulder.

[tghca]

Meadow is grieving still and well I'm glad that she has Johnny because she's going to need him now more than ever

Johnny is actually being a great boyfriend hell some would say he's acting more and more like a regular human being and not so much like a DiMera...I guess Meadow brings out his Brady side much more

EJ says he won't do anything to Gemma, Bria and Luna I find that hard to believe...but even if EJ wanted to do anything, it is not like he can. Because he too is under the ISA's microscope well not just him but Luna is too.

Andre is in ISA custody, he's in a super max prison so what can he really even do?

[Kpatch]

I don't blame Meadow for not wanting to go back to her room.

Loved this exchange:
E.J.: Please, don’t insult my intelligence.
GEMMA: I didn’t know there was anything to insult.

[heroicmuse]

I don't trust EJ's claim that he's not doing anything about this.

I'm glad Johnny is there for Meadow.

Great chapter André DiMera

[mae00]

Nov 8, 2021 9:07:23 GMT -5 Kpatch said:

Loved this exchange:
E.J.: Please, don’t insult my intelligence.
GEMMA: I didn’t know there was anything to insult.

that was my favorite exchange too!!!!

All 3 girls need to have their guard up.  Sounds like they weren't very good about filling the others in on what transpired while they were out walking around.  So the "brain fusion" never happened.  I had a hard time believing that it did, but with Rolf, anything is possible.  

I don't buy for one minute that EJ won't do anything.  With Andre being gone, EJ can run amuck and place blame on Andre's reach even from inside ISA cells.

[André DiMera]

Tuesday - 11/9

BRADY PUB
Hope, Jennifer and Sarah were sitting down to breakfast.
HOPE: I am so glad that we’re doing this!
JENNIFER: Me too!
SARAH: Yeah, it feels like forever since we’ve gotten together!
HOPE: Well, after the night I’ve had, I definitely needed it.
JENNIFER: What’s going on, cuz?
Hope sighed.
HOPE: I can’t go into too much detail, but last night, there was a murder. One of the students at the University.
SARAH: Oh man!
JENNIFER: Do you have any idea who did it?
HOPE: Not yet. We have one potential lead, but even that’s an iffy one.
SARAH: Well, hopefully you’ll find who did it quickly. That’s so sad that it’s one of the University students.
Hope nodded.
HOPE: It is. But, let’s discuss happier things.
JENNIFER: Like our upcoming trip to Baltimore!
SARAH:: Right. So, the plan is to leave on the Monday, take our time driving to Baltimore, and celebrate Thanksgiving with Melissa and Nathan!
HOPE: As well as spend that Friday in town, leaving Saturday afternoon and getting back sometime on Sunday.
JENNIFER: Sounds good to me! This is going to be so much fun!
HOPE: It’ll be great to have us all together again!
SARAH: Yeah. Just one thing, though. With the whole murder investigation, are you gonna be able to come, Hope?

DIMERA MANSION
Johnny came out of his room and walked down the hall. He was about to knock on a door when Harold, holding a bag of clean clothes walked up to him.
HAROLD: Master Johnny, how lucky to run into you. I have Miss Meadow’s clothing all cleaned for you.
JOHNNY: Thank you, Harold. I’ll take them to her.
Harold handed Johnny the bag.
HAROLD: Very good, sir. Oh, one more thing, your father, uncles and aunts are about to have breakfast. Shall I set a place for you and Miss Meadow, as well?
JOHNNY: You can if you want to, sure, but I don’t know how soon we’ll be down.
HAROLD: Quite all right, sir.
JOHNNY: Thanks.
Harold bowed and walked away. Johnny knocked on the door.
MEADOW: Come in.
Johnny walked in, closing the door behind him. Meadow was fully dressed in jeans and a long-sleeve shirt.
JOHNNY: Morning.
MEADOW: Morning. One of the maids brought me some clothes this morning.
JOHNNY: Yeah, Harold was having your costume from last night cleaned. Thankfully, you and my Aunt Abby are about the same size. Does everything fit okay?
MEADOW: Yeah.
Johnny set the clothes down, then sat down next to Meadow.
JOHNNY: Were you able to get any sleep?
Meadow shrugged.
MEADOW: A little, I guess. Thanks again for letting me stay over.
JOHNNY: No problem. I’m here for whatever you need.
MEADOW: I appreciate it.
Meadow kissed Johnny softly on the cheek.
JOHNNY: You feeling up to breakfast?
MEADOW: I could probably try to eat something, yeah. Lead the way.
Johnny stood up and held out his hand. Meadow took it, he helped her stand up, and arm in arm, they walked downstairs. When they got to the dining room, they found E.J., Tony, Anna, Chad and Abby were already there.
JOHNNY: Morning, everyone.
E.J.: Good morning, son. And Meadow. I wasn’t expecting to see you this early.
MEADOW: I hope it’s okay that I’m here.
E.J.: Yes, of course. I’m just slightly surprised, is all.
TONY: You’ll have to forgive my little brother. Despite all of the grooming and posh British boarding schools, he apparently never learned manners. It’s nice to see you again, Meadow.
MEADOW: Again? Oh, right. You were at Johnny’s graduation.
CHAD: We also briefly met around last Christmas.
MEADOW: Right. I really don’t remember much about that.
She turned to Abby.
MEADOW: Miss DiMera, I’m really sorry about...you know, what happened last year.
ABBY: Don’t worry about it, that was a long time ago. It’s not the first time something like that’s happened. Take a seat, have some breakfast.
Johnny and Meadow sat down and began serving themselves food.
TONY: That was quite a fun party last night.
ANNA: It certainly was. Did you kids have a good time?
JOHNNY: Yeah, the party was great!
Meadow casually nudged her food around her plate.
E.J.: Did you hear about what happened at the university last night? There wasa a murder on campus. Frankly, I’m glad you two were at the party and not there.
Meadow pushed her chair back.
MEADOW: Excuse me.
She quickly left the room.

[Kpatch]

Nice to see the cousins together.

I don't recall what happened with Abby and Meadow last year.

I would think that EJ would ask if they knew the student who was murdered. But it was more dramatic this way.

[André DiMera]

Kpatch - last year, Johnny threw a Christmas party at the DiMera Mansion for his classmates. All three Meadows snuck some alcohol from the cellar. Meadow West, who Johnny is now dating, had a bit more than she should. Abby helped the other two walk her home, and while it was never outright stated, it’s implied that Meadow was sick on Abby along the way.

[tghca]

EJ can be highly offensive sometimes...but I definitely did expect that type of a reaction from Meadow but definitely didn't expect her to go off like that especially on Johnny's father no less

Meadow staying at the DiMera Mansion with Johnny is actually great

Glad Meadow got to meet everyone again like EJ, Tony, Anna, Chad and Abby. But I wonder if she has met the DiMera triplets yet?

Glad that Sarah, Hope and Jennifer got together and even more so that they are going to Baltimore to see Nathan and Melissa for Thanksgiving

I wonder how the rest of the families in Salem will celebrate their Thanksgiving?

I wonder if the Salem Serial Killer will strike again on Thanksgiving?

[heroicmuse]

Ugh EJ. Lack of manners doesn't even begin to cover it! Ever heard of subtlety? Sheesh.

I'm glad the cousins are spending time together. I hope that Hope can go to Baltimore for the holidays.

Great chapter André DiMera.

[mae00]

Tony hit the nail on the head that EJ never really did learn manners despite his British background.

Poor Meadow. She's going to really struggle with this.

[André DiMera]

Wednesday - 11/10

BRADY PUB
HOPE: Well, that’s certainly my plan. I’m hoping to have this sorted out quickly, but with the one lead we have being shaky at best...Anyway, I’ve put Shawn and Rafe in charge of the case. I know they’ll both update me if they find anything.
JENNIFER: I’m glad you’ve got it all figured out.
SARAH: Me too. This is gonna be an amazing trip!
HOPE: It certainly will. And now that we have a travel plan, we’re one step closer to actually being there. Here we go!
Hope raised her mug and the other two did the same. They clinked their mugs together.

DIMERA MANSION
There was a long silence.
E.J.: Was it something I said?
Anna sipped her coffee.
ANNA (under her breath): Tactless…
JOHNNY: Ya think?
Tony rubbed his chin and sighed.
TONY: Elvis, has it occurred to you that the murder of a student at the University, where need I remind you Johnny and Meadow happen to attend, a student who is likely of or near the same age as them, might not be an ideal topic of conversation over breakfast? Particularly when we have guests.
JOHNNY: She’s not just the same age as us, either. She was Meadow’s best friend.
E.J.: Good lord. Had I known, I certainly wouldn’t have approached it like that. Perhaps I should-
Johnny stood up.
JOHNNY: No, Father. Whatever it is, just...no. Look, I get that you didn’t know. I mean, how could you have known? But on our way over after the party, Meadow and I are the ones who found her. Like I said, she was Meadow’s best friend, and she’s understandably, not doing too great with it.
CHAD: No, I’m sure she isn’t. I’m sorry you guys are going through this, man.
JOHNNY: I’m fine. Meadow’s the one I’m worried about. I’m gonna go check on her, excuse me.
TONY: Of course.
Johnny went to leave.
E.J.: Johnny.
He turned back.
E.J.: Please extend my sincere apologies, and condolences.
JOHNNY: Sure.
He turned and walked down the hall. He didn’t have to go very far to find Meadow. She was sitting on a couch in the living room. Johnny sat down next to her and she wiped her face.
JOHNNY: Hi.
MEADOW (quietly): Hi.
JOHNNY: Sorry about that back there.
Meadow shrugged.
JOHNNY: My Dad’s not normally like that.
MEADOW: I know. I’m sorry, too. I thought maybe I could be okay, but I’m really not.
JOHNNY: You don’t have to be. Nobody expects you to be okay after what happened.
Johnny put an arm around Meadow and held her.
MEADOW: Can you take me to the Horton Center? I really wanna talk to one of those counselors your aunt suggested last night.
JOHNNY: Sure. Like I said, I’m here for whatever you need.
They got up and were about to walk away, but Johnny hugged Meadow.
MEADOW: Thanks.
Johnny rubbed Meadow’s back, then the two started walking.