The Melaswen Paradox (Read 328,909 times)

[heroicmuse]

I hope the real Gina isn't making an appearance!

Ugh, Charlie go away.

I wonder if Miles and Sophie will believe Hope.

Thanks for the previews André DiMera

[lumiforeverandalways]

Charlie is trouble

[André DiMera]

Monday - 1/17

PALACE VON AMBERG
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AIDEN: Okay, I think I’m catching on to what’s going on here, as well.
HOPE: Yeah. I’m sorry to burst your bubble, Miles, but I’m not who you think I am. Princess Gina is dead. As I was about to say, I’m Hope Brady-Jennings.
MILES: Oh, I see. You don’t want us to blow your cover. We won’t, promise. It’s just, I’m such an admirer of yours, my lady. Auntie Lili’s told me so much about you. I just can’t believe I’m finally meeting you.
SOPHIE: Miles, I have a feeling she’s telling the truth.
HOPE: You should listen to your wife, because I am telling the truth.
Miss Faversham walked over.
FAVERSHAM: Hello, darlings. Enjoying the party, I should hope?
AIDEN: It’s very nice, thank you.
MILES (whispering): Auntie, why didn’t you tell us about our special guest? I mean, I know she’s undercover and doesn’t want to be noticed, but it’s hard not to spot her from a mile away.
FAVERSHAM: What are you talking about, Miles?
HOPE: Your nephew is of the belief that I’m Princess Gina, no matter how many times I try to explain that I’m not.
Miss Faversham sighed and turned to her nephew.

Katalin and Emmaline were talking excitedly to Austin and Carrie.
KATALIN: So good to properly meet you.
EMMALINE: So, you’re one of Auntie Greta’s old friends?
AUSTIN: I don’t know about old per se, but your aunt and I go back.
CARRIE: Austin and Greta were close for a while.
AUSTIN: But now, this beautiful lady and I are together, and we have a son.
KATALIN: That’s terrific!
EMMALINE: We’re so glad you could come!
AUSTIN: I wouldn’t have missed it.
Winston the butler walked over. He cleared his throat.
WINSTON: Pardon the interruption, Highnesses, but there is another dignitary who wishes to speak with you.
KATALIN: Thanks Winston.
EMMALINE: We’ll have to talk more later.
CARRIE: That’d be great.
The girls followed Winston.
AUSTIN: You know, it is uncanny how much those two look like Ciara and Claire.
CARRIE: I was thinking the same thing. Then again, it makes sense. John and Princess Gina are their grandparents, and Gina is identical to Hope.
AUSTIN: Very true.

Greta and John had left the ballroom and gone into a room which looked to be a library.
GRETA: Dad, what’s going on? What did you mean that we’re about to have company?
JOHN: I used the wrong wording, actually. The company’s already here.
GRETA: What do you mean?
JOHN: The palace has been infiltrated. We don’t know what our intruder is planning, but ISA intelligence just sent word that someone is planning something, and it’ll be happening during the party.
GRETA: How can this be? Not only do we have the Palace Guard, there’s your friends with the ISA.
JOHN: It would seem that they were already here before we showed up, and it’s taken us this long to figure them out.
GRETA: Well, who is it?

[tghca]

I wonder who this intruder is? I wonder if it is someone who is either dead or supposed to be dead but they are alive or this person has escaped from ISA custody somehow

I just love that John and Greta are so close now as father and daughter or they seem to have a father daughter relationship now

[heroicmuse]

I wonder if Miles and Sophie are the infiltrators. Also I hope Miss Faversham sets them straight about who Hope is.

Austin's reaction to the twins was interesting. Lol. Lots of doppelgangers here.

Great chapter André DiMera

[Kpatch]

I think it's Vivian.

Miles will not be convinced. I hope Aunt Lili can get through to him.

[André DiMera]

Tuesday - 1/18

SLICER
A young woman walked out of the pizza store in Salem Place and waited by a stop sign. This is Rayne. She held a pizza box in her hand. After a moment, a cab pulled over and stopped in front of her. Charlie got out. He had a cast on his left arm.
CHARLIE: You the one who called for a cab?
RAYNE: Yep.
CHARLIE: Wanna put the pizza box in the trunk?
RAYNE: I’m good, thanks. I can hold it.
CHARLIE: Suit yourself. Come on in.
Charlie opened the back passenger door and Rayne got in. Charlie got back into the driver’s seat and began driving.
CHARLIE: Where’re you headed?
RAYNE: Salem U.
CHARLIE: Salem U. Didn’t think they were in session until the first of February.
RAYNE: There’s still J Term, and I’m an R.A.
CHARLIE: Right
RAYNE: I don’t mean to pry, but what happened to your arm?

SALEM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Sarah walked into the break room. Elle was eating a sandwich at a table and waved her over. Sarah got a bottle of water from the refrigerator and sat down.
SARAH: Hey, sis.
ELLE: Hey. You just coming in?
SARAH: Yep.
ELLE: Me too. Looks like we’re on the same shift today.
SARAH: Awesome! I’m so glad you’re enjoying working here.
ELLE: I am. It’s cool to get to work with you. Plus, it kinda helps me feel closer to Dad again.
SARAH: Yeah, I know what you mean. I miss him, too.
Sarah and Elle took each other’s hand.
ELLE: Hey, thanks for checking in on me the other day.
SARAH: No problem. Everything okay?
ELLE: Yeah, totally. This is a little embarrassing…
SARAH: Noelle, you can tell me anything. What’s going on?
ELLE: It’s just, since the move, I haven’t been taking care of myself as much as I should have. I was doing great for so long, but things have been super stressful. Not that that’s an excuse, but…
SARAH: I get it.
ELLE: Is there a dietician I can talk to, maybe? I mean, I know all the stuff I should be doing, but it’d be nice to have someone to check in with, keep me accountable, you know.
SARAH: Yeah, of course. After work, I’ll get you in touch with the endocrinology department, that’s where our resident dieticians work.
ELLE: Even better. I’ll need an endo, as well. Thanks, sissy.
SARAH: Of course.

PALACE VON AMBERG
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MILES: Auntie-
FAVERSHAM: My dear boy you must listen to reason. This woman in front of you is Hope Brady. I know we all adore Princess Gina, and her loss is still felt deeply, but she has been dead some twenty plus years. I’m sorry to tell you, but you’ve got this one wrong.
MILES: But…well, look at her!
FAVERSHAM: I know, I know.
HOPE: None of us are quite sure why Gina and I look so similar. Unfortunately, this has led to a lot of misunderstandings. You’re not the first and probably won’t be the last.
Miles sighed.
MILES: I see. Well…carry on, then.
Miles walked away.
FAVERSHAM: Miles…
SOPHIE: I’ll go after him, Auntie.
FAVERSHAM: Thank you, darling.
Sophie headed off after Miles. Miss Faversham turned to Hope and Aiden.
FAVERSHAM: I do apologise if my nephew has caused you any grief.
HOPE: It’s fine. Like I told him, he’s not the first and won’t be the last. Besides, it’s not as if I’m unaware of our resemblance.
FAVERSHAM: Yes. I know you won’t want to hear this, darling, but-
HOPE: Then, how about we don’t?
FAVERSHAM: It’s the truth, my dear. I’m not surprised that Miles mistook you for Gina. As time goes by, you resemble her more and more.
Hope raised an eyebrow.
HOPE: Again, I’m aware. Lili, I know that you mean it as a compliment, and I’m sure to you it is, but you know how I feel about that.
Miss Faversham sighed.
FAVERSHAM: I’m sorry, I spoke out of turn.
HOPE: I understand. Look, this is supposed to be a party, so let’s just move on from all that and celebrate the reason we’re here, the girls.
AIDEN: I think that’s a great idea. Speaking of which, where are they?

KATALIN: Winston, where exactly are we going?
EMMALINE: I thought you said there was someone who wanted to speak to us.
WINSTON: Oh, there is. You’ll see them very soon, Highnesses.
The twins looked at each other in confusion.

GRETA: You do know who it is, don’t you?
JOHN: We do.
John sighed.
JOHN: This is going to sound like such a cliche, but according to our sources, it’s the butler.
The door burst open. Katalin and Emmaline walked in, hands in the air, followed closely by Winston, who had a gun trained on them.
WINSTON: Well, Mr. Black, it would seem that you’re smarter than I thought.

[heroicmuse]

I wonder who this Winston is and what he thinks he's going to do.

I'm worried about this girl that Charlie picked up.

I'm glad Miss Favershim straightened Miles out. I'm not sure Hope wanted to hear that she resembles Gina.

Great chapter André DiMera

[tghca]

Charlie plans on killing again

I wonder who Winston is or what he thinks he's doing or who he thinks he's going to shoot with that gun because does he know who he's dealing with? John is ISA but he's also a former Pawn of Stefano...so he's a trained killer

Sarah and Elle are surprisingly close because I would have thought as biological sisters go they would not be as close

[Kpatch]

Why does Charlie have a cast on? I don't think that girl will ever get to the university.

Wonder why Miles and Sophie have such fondness for Gina when she was quite evil.

[mae00]

Oh no. I had a feeling it would be someone the girls would trust. At least they are there with John and haven't been whisked away to some random off the map place.

I hope Lili got through to Miles about Hope. However, I have a feeling this won't be the end of it. In fact, it may just very well be the beginning.

[André DiMera]

Wednesday - 1/19

CAR
Charlie looked at the cast on his left arm and chuckled.
CHARLIE: Oh, this. Stupid, really, I fell on it while ice skating one night.
RAYNE: Ouch. That must have hurt.
CHARLIE: It’s manageable.
He looked in the rearview mirror briefly.
CHARLIE: Do you mind if I turn on some music?
RAYNE: No, go for it.
Charlie pressed the button to turn on the car radio. CLICK HERE to listen to the song that’s playing.
RAYNE: What’s this?
CHARLIE: No idea. Some band from the ‘90s, I think. The station plays alternative music from the ‘80s and ‘90s.
RAYNE: Gotcha.
Rayne casually looked out the window, and looked again to make sure she was seeing things correctly.
RAYNE: Hey, I don’t mean to be rude, but this doesn’t look like the route to Salem U.
CHARLIE: It’s the scenic route. Trust me, I’ve driven this way many times.
Just then, the car spluttered and came to a stop. Charlie sighed.
CHARLIE: Dammit!
RAYNE: What’s wrong?
CHARLIE: We’re out of gas. Don’t worry, I think I have a spare gas can in the trunk for emergencies like this.
RAYNE: I can help, since your arm’s all bandaged up.
CHARLIE: That is so kind of you. Thank you.
Charlie unlocked the doors. Both he and Rayne got out.
RAYNE: I can get it. I’m stronger than I look.
CHARLIE: I’m sure you are. But, you’ll need me to open the trunk. The little button that would do it by my seat’s broken. I really should get this thing checked out sometime.
Charlie chuckled.
RAYNE: Right. So, the trunk?
CHARLIE: Yes. The trunk.
Rayne turned and began walking towards the trunk of the car, with Charlie right behind. It was unfortunate for her that Rayne didn’t notice that Charlie was carrying a piece of pipe in the hand that had a cast on it.

PALACE VON AMBERG
GRETA: Winston? What on earth do you think that you’re doing?
WINSTON: I’m taking what I deserve. It’s taken me a long time to figure it out, but I’ve finally got things worked out. And I will have what is owed to me.
KATALIN: Auntie, what is he talking about?
GRETA: I’ve no idea. Winston, you’ve been with me for several years now. Have I not been a good employer to you?
WINSTON: Oh, of course you have. However, it has recently come to my attention that I’m more than just your butler.
JOHN: Look, buddy, clearly there’s some kind of problem going on here. How about we just put the gun down and discuss this like rational adults, huh?
WINSTON: No, I don’t think that I will. Not until I have what I want, anyway.
GRETA: What is it that you want? You keep saying you’re going to get what you deserve, what do you mean by that?
WINSTON: The throne.
EMMALINE: Dear lord. Has Winston gone mad?
WINSTON: Not at all, my dear girl. In fact, I’m seeing things more clearly than I have in a long, long time. I must say, I was initially hurt that neither you nor your sister recognised me when you moved in. Then I remembered that it’s been so long since we’ve seen each other, and I looked quite a bit different back then.
KATALIN: What does that mean?
WINSTON: It means, dear girl, that I have come back to claim my rightful place on the throne. A place that has been denied me for far too long, mostly by my mother.
GRETA: Your mother?
WINSTON: Princess Gina Von Amberg.
JOHN: What are you talking about?
WINSTON: I’m talking about the fact that I’m Katalin and Emmaline’s father. I am Michael Von Amberg. I am the other secret love child between you and Princess Gina, Mr. Black. Or should I say father?

[heroicmuse]

Oh my goodness. Someone is going to have to talk Winston down but it isn't going to be easy.

I knew Charlie was going to do something to hurt Rayne. It felt like a Ted Bundy setup.

Great chapter André DiMera

[tghca]

So what is with John having these kids come out of the woodwork? First Greta now this Winston...I still do not even believe that Greta or Winston or Michael whatever his name is are John's kids. Has John even taken a DNA test to know for sure that they are his kids?

[Kpatch]

Mic drop! I hope Winston is lying about being John's son.

So Charlie's cast is just a prop. Poor Rayne!