The Melaswen Paradox (Read 329,077 times)

[André DiMera]

Wednesday - 2/9

DIMERA MANSION
ANNA: Carrie, darling…how’s Noah doing?
CARRIE: According to Dad, he’s just fine. So, do you two wanna tell me what I just walked in on?
Austin and Anna gave each other a subtle look.
AUSTIN: Anna here was just reminding me how lucky I am to have you in my life. Not that I needed reminding, I think about that every day of my life.
Austin and Carrie kissed.
CARRIE: That’s nice. Now, how about we try the truth this time?
ANNA: Darling, he is telling the truth.
Carrie folded her arms. Austin sighed.
AUSTIN: She also may have been asking if our trip brought back old feelings…for Greta.
Anna shot Austin a look.
CARRE: She may have been asking or she did ask?
ANNA: Fine, I admit it.
Carrie rolled her eyes.
ANNA: I was just trying to protect you.
CARRIE: Mom, I don’t need protecting, least of all from Austin. We’ve been together for years, and I’m sure that whatever went on between him and Greta was years ago.
AUSTIN: That’s exactly what I was saying.
ANNA: And I’m very glad to hear that it didn’t. But I am not going to apologize for trying to make sure you’re happy, sweetheart.
CARRIE: If you wanted to know if I was happy, all you had to do was ask me.
She sighed deeply.
CARRIE: We should go pick up Noah if he’s gonna say goodbye to you before we go. We’ve got a flight in a few hours.
ANNA: Well, I can come with you, if you’d-
CARRIE: Mom, I appreciate everything that you and Tony have done for us this weekend, but I think Austin and I need to spend some private time together. We’ll bring Noah by to say goodbye in a little bit.
ANNA: All right. I’ll see you then.
Austin and Carrie left.

TITAN
Melanie and Philip were eating lunch together while going over wedding plans.
PHILIP: So, we’ve got the officiant all set to go.
MELANIE: And both wedding parties. Your idea of having two people each was great.
PHILIP: Well, we did agree that we didn’t want a massive wedding, so I thought this would be a good way to keep it small.
MELANIE: And, as usual, you’re right.
Melanie and Philip smiled at each other.
MELANIE: And after the ceremony, Maggie is letting us use the back room at Chez Rouge for the reception.
PHILIP: Yep, where we will have that amazing cake we tried, and spend time with all of our friends and family. And after, we get to spend a few days alone together in paradise.
MELANIE: I can’t wait! This whole thing is gonna be so great!
PHILIP: It will. We’re finally gonna do this the right way.
Philip and Melanie kissed.
PHILIP: Well, I am so glad that you were able to come for lunch so we could finalize everything.
MELANIE: I was happy to. I’m glad you could fit me into your schedule.
PHILIP: I am always able to fit you into my schedule.
They kissed again.

[heroicmuse]

I'm excited for Melanie and Philip's wedding! I assume Vivian is not on the guest list. LOL

Carrie confronting Anna went better than I expected.

Great chapter André DiMera.

[tghca]

Knowing Vivian the way I do, I know she will gate crash the wedding...that much is certain

But also I wonder how Philip will feel when he sees his sister Cassie bring Melanie's brother Nicholas Alamain as her date to the wedding? Or I wonder how Melanie will feel about her brother Nicholas bringing Philip's sister Cassie Brady as his date? Or how Kate will react if she sees this at the wedding?

Anna obviously meant well

[Kpatch]

I'm getting a vibe too. That wedding won't go smoothly.

[mae00]

Good to see see Steve up and about ready to take on the next case. I'm really glad John isn't going alone.

Why is Jade being summonsed to court? I really hope it isn't over Emmy's custody.

[André DiMera]

Thursday - 2/10

SALEM AIRFIELD
Steve, Marlena and Kayla stood outside of an ISA jet, which John walked out of.
JOHN: Right, looks like we’re all set to go.
He walked down the steps.
JOHN: Sorry I have to go so soon after we got back into town, Doc.
MARLENA: I already told you, I completely understand. Go and find out if your hunch is correct.
JOHN: I appreciate it. Thankfully, this should be a fairly brief trip. I’ll be back before you know it.
MARLENA: Good luck.
John and Marlena kissed. Meanwhile, Steve and Kayla hugged.
KAYLA: I hope everything turns out well. Be safe.
STEVE: You got, Sweetness.
KAYLA: I only wish I could join you, but I’m needed at the hospital.
STEVE: I know you would come if you could.
KAYLA: You bet I would, and nothing would stop me.
STEVE: Wouldn’t even think of tryin’. I know you better than that.
They smiled at each other and kissed. Then, Steve turned to John.
STEVE: Ready, partner?
JOHN: As ready as I can be.
John and Steve said one last goodbye to Marlena and Kayla, then they boarded the jet and took off.

LOFT
Jade held her phone to her ear and paced the room.
JADE: Hi, Mr. Kiriakis. There’s something I wanted to ask you about, but I don’t really want to do it over the phone. Is it okay if I come in a little early tomorrow morning to talk? Okay, great. I’ll see you then. Thank you so much. Bye.
Jade hung up the phone and sighed. She sat down and looked at the piece of paper on the table in front of her.
JADE (thinking): I’m not gonna let this happen. There has to be some way to fight this. Hopefully Mr. Kiriakis will know how to handle it.

SALEM P.D.
Rafe was on the phone in his office.
RAFE: All right, thanks for the update. Yep. We’ll see you later.
Rafe hung up the phone as a knock came to his door.
RAFE: Come on in.
The door opened and Hope walked in.
HOPE: Surprise.
Rafe stood up.
RAFE: What are you doing here?
HOPE: What? You’re not happy to see me?
RAFE: No, of course I’m happy to see you. I mean what are you doing here so soon? You must’ve just gotten home.
HOPE: Aiden and I got home last night. We’re already unpacked and everything. He went to check and see if there’s been any updates on his cases, so while he does that, I thought I’d stop in for a minute.
RAFE: Yeah, but I thought you weren’t scheduled until next week.
HOPE: I’m not. I’m just here to check in, see how things are going. Rafe, is there some reason you don’t want me here?
RAFE: Of course not. I’m just surprised, is all. I am glad you’re back.
HOPE: Thanks. So, what’s going on?
RAFE: Been a quiet January, thankfully, aside from the usual traffic accidents due to snowy conditions.
HOPE: Any update on the disappearances at Salem U?
RAFE: Nope. Even those seem to have slowed down. Security over there are still dragging their feet getting us the master tapes from Halloween night. And with classes starting up next week, we’re gonna keep our eyes out in case the kidnapper strikes again.
HOPE: Good thinking.
RAFE: So, tell me about your trip. How was it?
HOPE: For the most part, good. Towards the end of the festivities there was a bit of an interruption, which ended things on a bad note. John’s looking into things now.
Rafe nodded.
RAFE: Sorry to hear things ended roughly.
HOPE: Me too. The ceremony itself was great, as was most of the party.
RAFE: Good. It is good to have you back, boss.
HOPE: Thanks. Good to be back.

SHAWN-D & BELLE’S HOUSE
Shawn-D had come home for lunch. He and Belle were just about finished eating.
BELLE: I heard from Claire this morning. She and Chase got to Ireland safely, and they’ll be coming home in a few days.
SHAWN-D: That’s good. Mom and Aiden got home last night. She texted a little bit ago.
BELLE: Excellent! From what Claire said, it sounded like they had a great time!
SHAWN-D: Yeah, except for the tail end of the night.
BELLE: Right. She did mention that there was a bit of trouble at the end.
Shawn-D nodded.
SHAWN-D: Crazy how all of this started over twenty years ago, back when Stefano kidnapped and brainwashed Mom.
BELLE: I think it goes back a bit further than that. Back to when my Dad was Stefano’s pawn.
SHAWN-D: Good point.
Both sighed. Shawn-D stood up.
SHAWN-D: Almost forgot, I got the mail on the way in.
BELLE: Did we get anything good?
SHAWN-D: Let’s find out.
He walked to the entryway and picked up a small pile of mail, which he handed to Belle when he came back.
BELLE: Let’s see. Bill, garbage…oh, this looks interesting.
She opened an envelope and pulled out a letter. She smiled.
SHAWN-D: What is it?
BELLE: It is an invitation to our twenty year class reunion this summer.
SHAWN-D: Oh, yeah. That’s coming up, isn’t it?
BELLE: Yep. I mean, Chloe already told me it would be happening this summer, but it’s good to have an official date and time.
SHAWN-D: Should be a fun time.
BELLE: That it should. It’ll be so great to see everybody again!
SHAWN-D: I just can’t believe it’s been twenty years since we left high school.
BELLE: Well, we do have a daughter in college now, so I believe it.
Belle and Shawn-D chuckled.
SHAWN-D: That is a good point. All right, what else is in that stack?
Belle continued flipping through the mail.
BELLE: Another bill, more garbage, and what looks to be a legal document.
SHAWN-D: You sound surprised. Were you not expecting any legal documents?
BELLE: Not this week.
Belle opened the envelope.
BELLE: Oh, I don’t believe it!

[tghca]

I wonder what legal document did Belle receive or how bad is it?

Belle and Shawn have a reunion to go to but who else is going to go to that? Philip? Chloe? Mimi? Rex? Cassie?

Rafe probably got used to having Hope's job

Jade wants to fight something but what is it? And why does she need Justin's help?

I wonder where Steve and John are headed? Where they flying to?

[heroicmuse]

I wonder what this legal document is and if it's related to what Jade got.

I'm glad Hope made it back safely. I wonder if anyone knows about the latest missing girl yet.

I can't wait for more of John and Steve's adventure.

Great chapter André DiMera

[Kpatch]

I was going to say the same thing heroicmuse, that I wonder if the mail Jade received has anything to do with what Belle got.

Excited about the class reunion this summer. I know it will be an André DiMera spectacular!

[mae00]

What in the world did Jade and Belle get? I'm glad that Jade has already contacted Justin.

[André DiMera]

Friday - 2/11

HORTON HOUSE
Bill got home from work and gave Jennifer a hug.
BILL: It’s so good to see you, darling! Did you have a good trip?
JENNIFER: It was amazing! I had the best time!
BILL: Good! Tell me all about it!
Jennifer and Bill sat down, and she told him all about the ceremony, as well as the dancing.
BILL: Sounds like a wonderful time.
JENNIFER: It was! It so was! Frankie and I had an awesome time together!
BILL: That’s excellent, darling.
Jennifer smiled, then hesitated.
BILL: Something on your mind?
JENNIFER: What? No. Everything’s fine. Why do you ask?
BILL: Because I know you. I’ve always known when there’s something going on that you want to get off your chest, but at the same time don’t.
Jennifer sighed.
JENNIFER: Well, there is something that I need to tell you. Nothing’s been decided yet, since I still need to talk to you, Abigail and J.J.
BILL: What’s going on, Jennifer Rose?
JENNIFER: Well…since I ran into him in Baltimore over Thanksgiving, Frankie and I have gotten closer. A lot closer.
BILL: Right. And is that a good thing?
JENNIFER: It is, I think. It’s brought back a whole lot of memories for both of us. And, um…
Bill put a hand on Jennifer’s.
BILL: Darling, whatever it is, you can tell me.
JENNIFER: I know. Frankie’s asked me to move to D.C. with him.

SHAWN-D & BELLE’S HOUSE
BELLE: Well, at least this explains why it was addressed to both of us.
SHAWN-D: What? Belle, what are you talking about? What do those papers say?
Belle sighed and set the papers down on the table.
BELLE: Jan Spears is appealing.
SHAWN-D: Well, I wouldn’t go that far. I admit, she wasn’t too bad looking in high school, but she couldn’t hold a candle to you.
BELLE: Shawn, I’m being serious! This paperwork, it’s a notice of appeal. Jan is trying to appeal to get her sentence shortened, and her appeal goes before a judge the day after Philip and Melanie’s wedding.

ISA HQ
Sometime later, John and Steve were walked into the ISA Director’s office. They shook hands with Shane.
SHANE: John, Steve. Good to see you again!
STEVE: Guv’nor.
JOHN: Thanks for agreeing to this on such short notice.
SHANE: Not a problem. I am sorry to hear about what happened. Alamain and von Dyne both briefed me.
JOHN: I appreciate it. But, that is why I’m here, to get answers on how this all started.
SHANE: And you think you’ll get anything out of him?
JOHN: I hope to.
SHANE: All right, then. Follow me.
John and Steve followed Shane into an elevator. They went down, deep into the bowels of the ISA building. When the elevator finally stopped and the door opened, it was to a brightly lit hallway, with several numbered metal doors on either side.
SHANE: I know I don’t need to tell you this, but…be careful.
STEVE: We always are.
Shane typed in a code on the door at the end of the hallway. It glided open. John and Steve stepped inside. The room was as white as the hallway, and sparsely decorated, bar a cot to one side and a shelf with a small handful of books. The occupant of the room had been lying on the cot, but sat up when he saw John and Steve enter, a nasty grin coming to his face.
ANDRE: Well, well, this is quite a surprise.
JOHN: André DiMera.
ANDRE: Hello John, Steve. It’s lovely to see you both again.

[heroicmuse]

I doubt John and Steve will get much from Andre, but this should be interesting.

I hope Jan isn't successful in her appeal.

So Frankie wants Jennifer to move to DC with him! This should be interesting. I wonder what Bill will say.

Great chapter André DiMera. Will there be previews?

[tghca]

So John and Steve flew to ISA Headquarters to meet up with Shane...it all makes sense now

But John and Steve go to visit Andre DiMera who is being locked up in ISA prison...I mean how are they sure they will get any answers out of Andre? Andre will just play mind games with John and Steve especially when it comes to getting answers about John's son Michael...because Michael and Andre had to be connected


Bill finding out that his daughter Jennifer could possibly leave Salem for Washington DC, I know Bill will definitely have a problem with this. I know Jennifer's kids Abby and JJ will definitely have a problem with this especially if their mother leaves Salem. Perfect compromise...why doesn't Jennifer tell Frankie to move back here to Salem instead?


It all makes sense, the legal document is about Jan Spears. She is trying to get her sentence reduced. But also I guess this legal document could have been tied to Jade's legal document the other day am I right? Jade is Jan Spears' daughter with Paul Mendez, so it all makes sense. Jade of course wants nothing to do with her biological mother Jan and I can't blame her either. Jan is a psycho. Best thing Jade could do too is keep Jan's granddaughter Emmy away from Jan too.

[Kpatch]

I was wondering what Frankie wanted to talk to Jen about the day the were leaving the coronation. Sounds like Jennifer wants to move in with him too.

I can't remember what Jan did in this story to get her locked away. But Shawn's comment was pretty funny.

[André DiMera]

Kpatch - Jan manipulated Jade into helping her formulate a plan to kill Belle and Claire. When Jade found out that Jan was actually serious (she had thought Jan was just planning to scare them), she backed out, and Jan threatened to take Jade’s daughter Emmy (who at the time was a newborn) from her. She was arrested by Roman and Shawn for attempted kidnapping as well as two counts of conspiracy to commit murder.