The Melaswen Paradox (Read 319,407 times)

[lumiforeverandalways]

loving the story

[André DiMera]

Thanks for reading and commenting, everyone!

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Next week…

Christmastime as come to Salem.
MEADOW: This is beautiful!

A time for getting together with friends and family.
SARAH: Oh my gosh!

Especially those who are returning home for the holidays.
JULIE: It’s so good to have you back in Salem!

Featuring a Christmas special at the end of the week!
DOUG: Merry Christmas, everyone!

Celebrate Christmas this week on THE MELASWEN PARADOX!

[heroicmuse]

I'm so excited for Christmas in Salem! I wonder who is coming home for the holidays. I hope we get a break from certain troublemakers for the holiday!

Thanks for the previews André DiMera!

[Kpatch]

Looking forward to all this!

[lumiforeverandalways]

wonder who is home
cant wait

[André DiMera]

Monday - 12/20

KATE’S TOWNHOUSE
AUSTIN: What am I doing here? No, “hi, son”, “good to see you”, “how are you”, just “what are you doing here?”. Nice, Mom. Real nice.
Kate sighed.
KATE: Of course I’m happy to see you, darling. You just caught me by surprise, that’s all. It is good to see you, though.
AUSTIN: You too.
Kate and Austin hugged.
KATE: I didn’t expect you.
AUSTIN: Well, if you had, it wouldn’t have been a very good surprise, would it?
KATE: No, indeed. Now, where is my adorable grandson?
AUSTIN: Noah is with Carrie getting settled in. It’s been a long flight, but I wanted to come over and say hi.
KATE: I’m very glad you did.
AUSTIN: Thanks. So, we’re in town for a week or so, at least through the holiday. But then we’re going to Europe after the first of the year.
KATE: Europe, really?
AUSTIN: Yeah. We’re supposed to attend a function out there.
KATE: Ah, that party that Greta’s putting together. I’d heard murmurings about it. I’m rather surprised Carrie wanted to come. After all, you and Greta do have a history.
AUSTIN: Which is long in the past, and Carrie understands that. We may have both made mistakes over the years, but that’s all over. Carrie and I are secure in our marriage, and she understands that Greta is still a good friend. Just a good friend.
KATE: Well, good. I should hate for something like this to come between you two.
Austin smiled.
AUSTIN (thinking): Yeah, I’m sure.
He cleared his throat.
AUSTIN: Well, that’s very nice of you, Mom. I didn’t know you cared.
KATE: Austin, of course I care. I have always only ever wanted you to be happy.
AUSTIN: I am. Carrie makes me happy.

HUDSON STREET DINER
Charlie scoffed.
CHARLIE: What are you talking about, man?
JOHNNY: You know exactly what I’m talking about. I don’t know what you’re up to, but I’m putting you on notice, I will find out. And if it’s something that I don’t like, I will put a stop to it.
CHARLIE: The only thing I’m up to is enjoying my winter break. I suggest you do the same. Anyway, why are you threatening me? I thought we were friends.
JOHNNY: Oh, I’m not threatening you. I’m making you a promise.
CHARLIE: DiMera, you really need to chill. You’re sounding paranoid. I hope you relax over the break.
HOST: Pickup for Dale.
Charlie turned, paid the host of the diner and got his food, then turned back around.
CHARIE: Have a nice break. I’ll see you back at Salem U at the beginning of February.
Charlie went to leave, then turned around.
CHARLIE: Oh, and DiMera, Merry Christmas to you and your sister. Tell her I said hi.
He chuckled slightly, then left. Johnny glared as he watched him leave, then he sat back down at the table.
MEADOW: What was all that about?
JOHNNY: That guy gives me the creeps. Has he ever said anything to you or done anything around you that made you uncomfortable?
MEADOW: No, but then again, I haven’t spent that much time around him. Anyway, isn’t he your roommate?
JOHNNY: Yep.
MEADOW: Well, if he gives you the creeps, maybe you should ask for a transfer.
JOHNNY: I’ve thought about it. We’ll see if we can get it to go through.
He sighed.
JOHNNY: Anyway, let’s forget about him for now. It’s a couple of days before Christmas, and I intend to enjoy our break.
MEADOW: Me too.

[heroicmuse]

I didn't think Johnny confronting Charlie would accomplish anything and it seems like it didn't.

I wonder if we will finally get to see Noah. Austin did not appreciate Kate's comments about Carrie. I'm sure she's not done.

Great chapter André DiMera

[krw627]

Putting Charlie on notice could do one of two things: scare him into not doing anything or move up his timeline. I hope it's the latter.

[tghca]

Austin returning to Salem for Christmas to see his mother Kate was great...it looks like all of Kate's kids are in town you have him, Billie, Lucas, Philip, Rex and Cassie all in town

I wonder if Carrie will stop in on her mother Anna and her step father Tony at the DiMera Mansion? Or will she stop by the Brady Pub to see her old man Roman?

I wonder if we will get to see Noah?

I knew Charlie wouldn't be intimidated especially if he is the son of Ava Vitali

[Kpatch]

Charlie is very shrewd.

Austin and Carrie are back. Yay.

[mae00]

I'm so glad Ricky is home!

I sure hope Johnny doesn't play his hand too soon to Charlie. I had a feeling that Charlie would just brush this encounter off like Johnny was paranoid or something.

Wow. What a warm welcome from Kate. LOL. She doesn't like Carrie so you know she's gonna twist the Greta thing as far as she can.

[André DiMera]

Tuesday - 12/21

BRADY PUB
Carrie and Noah sat at a table. Roman, with three mugs in hand, walked over. He distributed the mugs.
ROMAN: Here we go. Coffee for my oldest daughter.
CARRIE: Thanks, Dad.
ROMAN: And hot chocolate for myself and my favorite little man.
NOAH: Thanks, Grandpa! Are there marshmallows in it?
ROMAN: ‘Course there are! You can’t have hot chocolate without marshmallows!
NOAH: Yay!
Roman and Carrie chuckled as they watched Noah drink his hot chocolate.
ROMAN: You know, it is just so good to have you back in Salem, kid.
CARRIE: Thanks, Dad. I’m glad to be back. There’s just something about Salem at Christmastime.
ROMAN: There is, indeed. So, where is Austin?
CARRIE: He’ll be here in a little bit. He wanted to stop in and see Kate.
ROMAN: I see. Well, that’ll be nice for them.
CARRIE: I’m sure it will.
Max walked over.
MAX: I meant to stop over when you got here, but this is the first chance I’ve gotten. Hi, guys!
Carrie stood up and hugged Max.
CARRIE: Hey, Max. Good to see you!
MAX: You too! Hey, buddy.
NOAH: Hi!
CARRIE: And don’t worry about it, I can tell you guys are swamped.
MAX: Yeah, it’s that time of the year. People are doing their last minute Christmas shopping, and they need a place to eat. So, you guys come to town for the holiday?
CARRIE: That, and Austin and I both have vacation time that we need to use up. Plus, a couple of days after the first of the year, we’re going to a party in Europe.
MAX: Oh, yeah. Claire and Hope have both mentioned something about that. It sounds like it should be a fun time.
CARRIE: That it does.
The door opened.
FRANKIE: Looks like the Brady Pub is the place to be, as per usual.
MAX: Hey, bro!
FRANKIE: Good to see you, bro!
Frankie and Max hugged. Roman stood up, as did Carrie.
FRANKIE: You too, big bro.
ROMAN: Welcome home, man!
CARRIE: Frankie, good to see you again.
FRANKIE: You too. Looks like we all had the same idea.
CARRIE: We sure did.
MAX: Well, it’s good to see all of you. I gotta get back up front, though.
Max clapped Frankie on the shoulder.
MAX: We’ll catch up later, bro?
FRANKIE: You know it, brother.
MAX: Good to see you again, Carrie, Noah.
CARRIE: You too.

SAMI & LUCAS’ APARTMENT
Allie and Ricky sat on the edge of Allie’s bed. Tabitha laid between them, purring contentedly as Ricky gently petted her.
RICKY: She’s really cute. I’m glad you got her.
ALLIE: Thanks, me too.
RICKY: I figured you’d be a good pet owner, ever since last summer when you and I did that project at the Center. You’re awesome.
Allie went slightly pink.
ALLIE: Thanks. Tabitha’s a really great cat, so that makes it easy.
RICKY: That’s cool. So, what are you doing for Christmas and Christmas Eve?
ALLIE: Well, on Christmas, my Mom’s side of the family has a huge party at our family Pub. And on Christmas Eve, my Dad’s side of the family does tree trimming. If you wanna come, you can.
RICKY: I’d love to, but Mami’s going up to pick up my abuela that afternoon, and we’re going to dinner and then midnight mass.
ALLIE: Oh, right. I think Manny might have mentioned that.
RICKY: I’m sorry.
ALLIE: You’re good.
RICKY: I still wanna hang out with you, though. We still have tonight to look at the lights. And we’re gonna hang out loads while I’m home.
ALLIE: That’s true. I am excited to look at the Christmas lights with you.
RICKY: Me too. And, after we’re done, we’ll have to stop by the house so you can get your present.
ALLIE: You didn’t have to get me anything.
RICKY: Are you kidding? Of course I did, we’re together.
ALLIE: Well, I got you something, too.
Allie went into her closet and pulled out a small box.
ALLIE: It’s not much, but I hope you like it.
RICKY: I’m sure I will. Is it okay if I open it now?
ALLIE: Yeah, totally.
She handed the box to Ricky, who opened it. Inside was a mug with a picture of a red-eyed tree frog on it.
RICKY: Whoa! This is awesome!
Allie turned pink again.
ALLIE: Glad you like it. I know how much you like frogs and tea, so…
RICKY: I love it! Thank you so much!
ALLIE: You’re welcome.
They hugged.
RICKY: So, wanna grab some dinner before we look at the lights?
ALLIE: Sounds good. Let’s go!

[heroicmuse]

We finally get to meet Noah! It seems like Carrie is having a nice reunion with the Bradys.

Sweet scene with Allie and Ricky. Too bad he's busy during the holiday itself.

Great chapter André DiMera

[Kpatch]

Cute gift.

It's nice to see Carrie back in Salem and having some time with her dad.

[tghca]

Loved Carrie getting to see her uncles Max and Frankie but also seeing her old man Roman of course but loved seeing Roman getting to reunite with his younger brothers

Noah also getting to see his grandpa and his great uncles I loved that part too...Noah can get to see his little cousin Isaac...they can get to play together

But Ricky and Allie are so cute together getting each other gifts but it just sucks that they won't be able to be together on Christmas Eve or on Christmas because of Ricky's grandmother coming into town...but I'm sure Allie can spend Christmas with their family