The Melaswen Paradox (Read 329,117 times)

[mae00]

I had hoped that Don and Jade would cross paths somehow.

[André DiMera]

Thursday - 3/3

KIRIAKIS LAW
DON: Is everything all right?
Justin and Jade looked back at Don.
JUSTIN: Absolutely. We were just thinking, if you’re looking for potential clients, you won’t have to look very far.
Don chuckled slightly.
DON: Ah, I see Salem hasn’t changed that much since I was here. There’s always somebody needing legal representation.
JUSTIN: Well, you’re not exactly wrong there. However, Jade and I were thinking of something a little closer to home.
DON: How do you mean?
Justin gestured to the chair in front of his desk.
JUSTIN: Please, take a seat.
DON: Okay…
Don sat down. Justin sat across from him, and Jade took a seat nearby.
JADE: What Mr. Kiriakis means is that I need legal representation.
DON: For what?
Jade looked at Justin.
JUSTIN: Go ahead.
She took a deep breath.
JADE: So…a few years ago, I found out that I was stolen at birth, and my birthmom believed that she had had a miscarriage. When I finally met my birthmom, it turned out that she’s a total psycho. I have a, now five-year-old, daughter, who at the time was an infant. My birthmom, her name is Jan by the way, she tried to rope me into one of her schemes. She had this idea that she belonged with a guy she went to high school with and plotted to kill his wife and daughter. At first, I didn’t think she was serious, I thought she meant that she just wanted to scare them, so I went along with it. Then, when I found out she was serious, I tried to get out of it. She threatened to kidnap Emmy, that’s my daughter. So I went to the police, and they arrested her. That was about four, maybe four-and-a-half years ago. Now she’s trying to appeal for early release, and I am freaking out worrying that she’ll try to come after me or Emmy because I turned her in.
Jade sighed.
JADE: Sorry, I know that was a lot, but, there it is. Do you think you’d be able to help me?
DON: That does sound like quite an ordeal that you’ve been through, and I’m very sorry to hear that.
Don looked over at Justin.
DON: Are you not able to defend her?
JUSTIN: Much as I’d like to, no I can’t. The state recently passed a, frankly unethical, law that said an independent lawyer can’t defend any employees in court as it might create a conflict of interest.
DON: But, that’s ridiculous!
JUSTIN: I agree, and I’m trying my best to fight it, but you know the courts.
DON: All too well. I’ll be happy to join you in that fight.
Don turned his attention back to Jade.
DON: And I will be happy to help you, young lady.
Jade sighed with relief.
JADE: Thank you so much, Mr. Craig!
DON: Not a problem. How soon is the appeal?
JUSTIN: Jan Spears is in court March 21st.
DON: Then, we’ve got to work quickly.
JUSTIN: I’ll give you access to as many of my files on the subject as you need.
DON: I appreciate it. Jade, consider yourself legally represented in this case.
JADE: Thank you!
Don and Jade shook hands.

SALEM HIGH SCHOOL - FLASHBACK
Thirteen-year-old Allie got her lunch in the cafeteria and looked around for an empty seat. It was her first day, and she was still figuring everything out. She saw a hand wave in her direction.
MANNY: Allie!
Allie walked over to the table where Manny was sitting.
MANNY: Come take a seat.
ALLIE: Thanks…Mandella, right?
MANNY: Si, but it’s Manny to my friends.
Allie sat down across from Manny.
MANNY: How’s your first day so far?
ALLIE: It’s okay, I guess. Thanks for helping me find my first class.
MANNY: No worries. I get what it’s like being the new kid. Ricky and I went to Burnt Hill Junior High before this, and it’s way different here!
ALLIE: So, you don’t live in Salem?
MANNY: Nah, we live one town over. But my parents like Salem’s schools better, so here we are.
ALLIE: That’s cool. I went to a school in L.A., but it was super small. Salem High’s way bigger.
MANNY: Gotcha. You’ll find your way around quickly, though. If you need any help, ask me and my brother.
ALLIE: Thanks, I will! You’re really nice! I hope we become good friends!
MANNY: Oh, there’s no doubt about it, chica!

MORALES HOUSE - BURNT HILL
Allie slowly walked up to the front door and knocked on it. It felt different than it had in the past. She was slightly surprised when the door opened.
ALLIE: Ricky?
RICKY: Yeah, hi. I got on the first flight back when I heard the news.
ALLIE: Right, that makes sense.
Allie and Ricky wrapped their arms around each other.
ALLIE: I am so sorry for your loss!
RICKY: Thank you. Me too.
ALLIE: Is there anything you need? Anything I can do for you?
RICKY: You’re here, that’s enough.
SOFIA (from inside): ‘rique, who is it?
RICKY: It’s Allie, Mami.
SOFIA (from inside): Well, let her in!
Ricky and Allie walked inside.
SOFIA: Allie.
ALLIE: Hi, Mrs. Morales. I don’t want to intrude, I just wanted to offer my condolences in person.
SOFIA: Don’t be silly, you’re not intruding. Come here.
Allie ran to Sofia and they hugged.
ALLIE: I’m so sorry.
SOFIA: I know, sweetheart. I know.
They gently broke apart and Allie wiped her eyes.
ALLIE: If there’s anything you need, or any way I can help, please let me know!
SOFIA: I will be sure to let you know once I think of something.
She took Allie’s hands in hers.
SOFIA: How are you holding up?
Allie looked down.
ALLIE: I, um…I’m still kind of processing it all. What about you?
SOFIA: Well, I know what you mean. At the moment, it all hasn’t sunk in for Javier or myself. We’re just thankful for the eighteen years she had.
ALLIE: It wasn’t nearly enough.
SOFIA: No. But, ‘della gave so much love, and she was so loved.
Allie nodded.

[heroicmuse]

It's heartbreaking that Manny died so young. I hope Charlie is caught and punished severely.

I'm glad Allie and Ricky have each other during this difficult time.

Thank goodness Don will represent Jade.

Great chapter André DiMera.

[tghca]

Don will represent Jade, I like this. But here is hoping Don can do his best to keep Jan in jail because Jan wants parole right? I wonder who Jan has that will take on her case?

But as far as Ricky and Allie I'm glad that they have each other. But I would have expected more anger, more fury from Ricky. I mean his sister was murdered. I mean doesn’t he want revenge? I mean if that were my sister murdered, I would. Considering her best friend was murdered, I would have expected more anger, more fury from Allie too.

Obviously Charlie has not slipped up thus far and is always two steps ahead of the Salem PD and how could he not be? He isn't stupid enough to leave evidence behind that can be traced back to him

[mae00]

Oh I'm so glad that Don will represent Jade!!

I'm so glad that Allie and Manny's family are so close - even if she wasn't dating Ricky. They are all going to need each other in the coming days.

[Kpatch]

Really glad Don is taking the case.

Ricky and Mamacita are handling Manny's murder better than I expected.

[André DiMera]

Friday - 3/4

SALEM P.D.
Roman was in the conference room, looking over the paperwork about Manny’s murder. He shook his head as he re-examined it. Rafe walked in, with a stack of files in hand.
RAFE: I think I’ve got something.
ROMAN: Is it connected to the Mandella Morales murder case?
RAFE: Possibly. If I’ve been given the right information, our suspicions about this being connected to the disappearing girls from Salem University, as well as the murder of Meadow Cole, may be correct.
ROMAN: All right, then. What’ve you got?
Rafe sat down across from Roman. He set the files on the desk.
RAFE: Okay, you know how since Halloween, security at Salem U’s been dragging their feet getting us a clean copy of the CCTV footage from the dorms?
ROMAN: Absolutely.
RAFE: Well, while I was driving back from the Morales house yesterday afternoon, I became more determined than ever to find out what’s really going on. So, soon as I got back to the office, I called a judge, who issued a subpoena demanding Salem U to hand over all of the relevant CCTV footage from the night in question.
Rafe opened the top file and took out a clear jewel case, containing a DVD.
RAFE: This was waiting for me when I came in this morning. If I’m right about this, and I know this is still a big if, we may have a clue about who the murderer is in our hands.
ROMAN: Let’s put that tape in, then.
Roman pressed a button on the conference table. A projector screen rolled down along one wall, and a small DVD player which sat on a desk in the corner. Rafe put the DVD in the player.
RAFE: Here we go.

DIMERA MANSION
Meadow sat up as the credits for something on TV were rolling.
MEADOW: That’s the ending?
She and Johnny were sitting on the bed in Johnny’s room.
JOHNNY: Well, the ending of the original series, yeah.
MEADOW: That’s insane!
JOHNNY: I know. There’s still a movie and a continuation. The movie’s a prequel, and the third season happens 25 years after the end of the show.
MEADOW: Okay, I have got to see this movie!
JOHNNY: How about we have lunch first then watch the movie?
MEADOW: Sure.
They got off the bed.
MEADOW: Thank you so much for showing me this series!
JOHNNY: No worries. It’s one of my favorites, and I’ve been meaning to rewatch it for a while.
MEADOW: I can see why.
Johnny’s phone went off. He looked at it and frowned.
MEADOW: Everything okay?
JOHNNY: Yeah, I just don’t recognize this number. It’s probably just a telemarketer or something.
He pressed a button on his phone and put it back in his pocket. A moment later, it started ringing again.
MEADOW: That’s one persistent telemarketer!
Johnny rolled his eye and answered the phone this time.
JOHNNY: Hello?
He went pale.
JOHNNY: Y-your back.

ISA HQ
André sat in his cell, holding his phone.
ANDRE: Of course I am, dear nephew. You didn’t think I’d stay away forever, now did you?

[heroicmuse]

Ooh I can't wait to see what's on the DVD.

Andre calling Johnny isn't good. I was expecting that to be news about Manny.

Great chapter André DiMera.

[tghca]

Andre is going to threaten his nephew Johnny in order to keep him in line because Johnny is in deep with his father EJ and his Uncle Andre...because Andre could make sure his nephew's life is destroyed and he is in a cell right next to him unless Johnny does what he says

How is Andre able to call people because I thought that if he tried to call anyone on the outside, that the call would be redirected to the ISA? I still say that Shane was switched with Drew so it would explain how Andre is able to get a phone

I wonder if the clues left by the killer to the Salem PD are what the killer wants the cops to believe

[Kpatch]

Were they watching Twin Peaks? Johnny doesn't seem happy to hear from Andre.

I hope Rafe has got a break in the case.

[mae00]

I hope this footage isn't doctored and Rafe and Roman get some answers.

How the heck did Andre call Johnny? I thought the phone as locked to where he could only call 2 numbers......this is NOT going to be good.

[Kpatch]

So funny that there was a Don Craig mention on today's episode of Days! Coincidence?

[André DiMera]

Very funny coincidence, Kpatch. Thanks for reading and commenting, everyone!

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Next week…

The CCTV footage leads to a revelation.
RAFE: Zoom in a bit.

But does killer Charlie have other ideas?
CHARLIE: I have a confession to make.

Meanwhile, how did André get in touch with Johnny?
JOHNNY: It’s good to hear from you!

And now that he has, what are his plans?
ANDRÉ: I’ve got a job for you.

All this and more next week on THE MELASWEN PARADOX!

[heroicmuse]

I can't wait to see what is on the CCTV footage.

What is Charlie up to, and who is he confessing to?

Uh oh. What does Andre want Johnny to do?

Thanks for the previews André DiMera

[Kpatch]

Hoping Charlie gets caught. I'm afraid for the fate of the other girls that he kidnapped.

Thanks for the previews.