The Melaswen Paradox (Read 329,061 times)

[heroicmuse]

I wonder who John wants to see.

I don’t trust EJ. I have a feeling whatever is on that tape will cause trouble for Johnny and Meadow. Also. I hope Johnny finds a way out of continuing to work with EJ

Great chapter André DiMera. Will there be previews?

[Kpatch]

I hope it's the right tape!

I kind of love that Johnny's into making movies here as well as on the show.

[mae00]

I like that Ciara was willing to be an ear for the girls if they needed to talk.

NIcholas and Cassie are getting closer and closer. I expected that to happen.

I hope everyone gets home safely.

I wonder where John is taking off too once they get back to Salem.

[André DiMera]

Thanks for reading and commenting, everyone!

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Next week…

Johnny and Meadow both get a surprise when they play one of the tapes.
MEADOW: What’s this?

Meanwhile, Philip and Melanie finalize their wedding plans.
MELANIE: This is gonna be great!

And as everyone come home from their European adventure…
HOPE: What’s going on?

…John starts a new mission.
JOHN: Here we go.

All this and more next week on THE MELASWEN PARADOX!

[heroicmuse]

I knew there would be something weird on one of the tapes. Never trust EJ. Ever.

I can't wait for Melanie and Philip to finalize their wedding plans!

I can't wait to find out what John's new mission is and whatever Hope walks into.

Thanks for the previews André DiMera

[Kpatch]

Wow. Looks like a great week. I'm very curious to find out what's on the tape.

[André DiMera]

Monday - 2/7

DIMERA MANSION
The tape started with static. Johnny shut his eyes and prayed that it wasn’t about to show one of the reenactments that he, E.J. and André had been making. He could hear sound effects and some music.
MEADOW: Um…what is this?
Johnny opened his eyes. CLICK HERE to see what’s playing. As soon as he saw it, he realized what it was and started laughing.
JOHNNY: Oh my god, I don’t believe it.
MEADOW: Uh, what’s going on? I mean I know this is the Wizard of Oz and all, but why is there music that sounds like it came from the ‘70s playing over it?
JOHNNY: It’s The Dark Side of the Rainbow. It’s a mash-up of the film The Wizard of Oz and the Pink Floyd album “The Dark Side of the Moon”. Years ago, people thought that if you started listening to the album while watching Wizard of Oz just as the opening credits started rolling, the music would match up with what’s happening onscreen.
MEADOW: Does it actually work?
JOHNNY: Not really. It’s an urban legend. Apart from a couple of coincidental moments, there’s no connection at all between the film and the album.
MEADOW: Gotcha. But how would it have ended up on a VHS tape? I mean, if there’s no connection between the two, I’m not sure why there would be a video of it.
JOHNNY: No idea. My guess would be it was on some local access channel and someone who was living here at the time decided to record it. Or some pirate television channel. The sound quality isn’t great, neither’s the film. Pirate channels were like the wild west years ago.
MEADOW: Well, that’s interesting. So, do you wanna watch the rest?
JOHNNY: Do you?
MEADOW: Sure. The music’s kinda cool. Plus, I wanna see some of these coincidental moments you were talking about.
JOHNNY: Sounds good.
Johnny put an arm around Meadow, and she leaned into him as they continued watching the movie.
JOHNNY (thinking): Thank god I got out of that one. Father actually came through. On the one hand, this is great! On the other, now how am I gonna get out of continuing the project?

ISA SUPERJET
John nodded.
JOHN: All right, thanks, boss. Yep, we’ll see you then. Bye.
John hung up and sat down next to Marlena.
MARLENA: Did you have success?
JOHN: I did. I’m sorry that my stop back home’ll have to be so quick, but I’ve got a hunch about this situation, and I need to follow it up. Shane’s willing to lend a hand.
Marlena took John’s hand in hers.
MARLENA: John, of course I understand. That’s part of why I love you, your dedication to finding out the truth. If your gut is telling you that you’re going in the right direction, of course you need to follow it. If it weren’t for the fact that I’m needed at the hospital, I’d come with you.
JOHN: Thanks, Doc.

[heroicmuse]

I'm so eager to find out who John is visiting.

Whew. Johnny did get lucky. Knowing EJ, I was surprised the tape wasn't that weirdo in a Max Headroom costume.

Great chapter André DiMera

[tghca]

Johnny barely got out of that unscathed...EJ actually protected Johnny but I wonder how Johnny is going to get out of working with his father because his Uncle Andre is still locked up

John I wonder who he is visiting

[mae00]

I'm ready to see who John is headed to meet and what his hunch is.

Johnny barely squeaked by on this one. But I am curious as to what is on the other video tapes and if Meadow will want to see those.

[Kpatch]

Johnny dodged a bullet.

It's good that John is following his instincts.

[André DiMera]

Tuesday - 2/8

DIMERA MANSION
Tony and Anna walked in, followed closely by Austin and Carrie.
ANNA: Here we are! Home sweet home!
TONY: Yes. As lovely as the ceremony and party were, it’s always nice to be back.
CARRIE: Thank you again for letting us come with you via the jet, Tony.
TONY: Of course. Carrie, you and Austin are family. We were thrilled that you joined us.
ANNA: We sure were!
AUSTIN: Well, we appreciate it.
CARRIE: I’m gonna call Dad and see if Noah’s driven him crazy yet.
ANNA: Oh, it’ll be so good to see that boy again! It’s just a shame that you two can’t spend more time in Salem.
CARRIE: It is, but Austin and I both need to work. As soon as we get more time off, we’ll plan a trip out here again.
AUSTIN: Yeah.
CARRIE: I’ll be right back.
Carrie walked into another room.
TONY: Well, I don’t wish to run, but I think we should get a start on unpacking.
He turned to Austin.
TONY: It’s been nice spending some time together this weekend. Please stop by before you leave.
AUSTIN: We will, for sure. And thanks again, for everything.
Tony and Austin shook hands.
ANNA: I’ll be there in a moment, darling.
Tony walked up the stairs. Austin and Anna sighed.
AUSTIN: Well, apart from the way things ended, it was a great weekend.
ANNA: It was. And I am suitably impressed that you kept your word.
AUSTIN: Of course I did. Anna, I told you before we left, I love Carrie. Nothing is ever gonna change that.
ANNA: Well, I’m sure seeing Greta must have brought back some old memories.
AUSTIN: It did, yes, but that’s all they are, memories. It was nice catching up with her, but it doesn’t go any further than that.
ANNA: I’m glad to hear it. I know that Tony is a pacifist, and on most things, I agree with him. However, when it comes to my daughter, if you hurt her, I will hurt you.
AUSTIN: That’s not gonna happen. Carrie and I, we’ve been together a long time. We’ve both made mistakes, but we’ve moved on from those and become a stronger couple because of it.
ANNA: Good. Just know that there is nothing I won’t do to protect my daughter.
Carrie walked in.
CARRIE: What about your daughter?

HORTON HOUSE
Jennifer and Marie hugged.
MARIE: It’s so good to have you home, darling!
JENNIFER: Thank you, Aunt Marie. It’s good to be home!
MARIE: How was your trip?
JENNIFER: It was…spectacular! Frankie and I had the best time! The ceremony was beautiful, and the party after was amazing!
MARIE: That’s wonderful! I’m so glad that you had a good time.
JENNIFER: I did. I really did.
MARIE: Well, you’ve certainly been missed around here. I know your father will be thrilled to have you back.
JENNIFER: Yeah, it’ll be good to see him, too. It’s good to be home.

LOFT
Jade walked into the apartment complex. It was her day off, and while Emmy was at preschool, Jade had decided to use the day to get things done. She whistled casually as she walked to the mailbox and opened it. As she got into the elevator, she looked through the small stack of mail, which was mostly junk. At the very back was an official looking envelope.
JADE (thinking): Wonder what this is.
She turned it over and saw that it came from the Salem County Court. She raised an eyebrow. The elevator door opened. Jade got out and walked down the hall to her apartment. Once inside, she sat down the rest of the mail and opened the letter. As she read, her facial expression changed from confused to shocked.
JADE: Oh, hell no!

BLACK PATCH
Steve and John shook hands.
STEVE: Good to have you back, partner.
JOHN: Good to see you up on your feet again.
STEVE: Yeah, you know nothin’s gonna keep me down for long. Since the doc took me off the crutches the day before Christmas, I’ve been feelin’ better than ever.
JOHN: Glad to hear it.
STEVE: So, what’s on your mind?
John raised an eyebrow.
JOHN: Am I that obvious?
STEVE: Only ‘cause I know you, dude. I may only have one eye, but that don’t mean I don’t see a lot.
John sighed.
JOHN: I assume you heard about what happened at the party after the ceremony.
STEVE: Yeah, I sure did. I’m real sorry to hear about what went down, dude.
Steve patted John on the shoulder.
JOHN: Thanks. Thing is, my stop in Salem is gonna be short. I’ve got a hunch about who’s behind all of this, and Shane’s just given me the go-ahead to look into it, so I’m going on a trip for a couple days.
Steve nodded.
STEVE: You want some company on this trip you’re goin’ on?
JOHN: I wouldn’t mind it, if you think you can get away.
STEVE: Oh, I don’t think that’ll be a problem. Billie just got back earlier today, and Joy and Carver have been doin’ great work while you two were gone. I’ll talk it over with them, and as long as Billie doesn’t mind overseeing things for a couple days, I’d be glad to join you.
JOHN: That’d be great, man.
Steve and John shook hands again and gave each other a bro hug. Joy walked in, carrying her tablet.
JOY: John, welcome back. I’m sorry about…
JOHN: Thanks. Good to see you, Joy.
JOY: I took a look at the picture of the dart that you sent me, and I've been able to track down its origin.
Joy handed her tablet to John. He looked it over.
JOHN: Yep, that’s about what I thought. Thanks, Joy.
Joy nodded.

[tghca]

Anna is being a fierce, overprotective mother to Carrie...but I get her wanting to protect Carrie. I mean Austin just saw one of his exes that he hasn't seen in almost 2 decades so no doubt that has to bring up old feelings.

I love how Tony is with Carrie...I love their stepfather/stepdaughter relationship

I wonder where all roads will lead to for John? Of course Steve is going to tag along but will Kayla be all right with that

Jennifer now that she's back...she can go see her kids Abby and JJ but also see her grandson Thomas

I wonder why Jade has to go to court

[heroicmuse]

Carrie is not gonna be happy about this.

I'm glad Jennifer had a good time. Good to see Marie again.

I wonder what that envelope contained.

So Steve is who John went to see! I wonder what Joy found.

Great chapter André DiMera

[Kpatch]

Good to see Steve again.