The Melaswen Paradox (Read 329,378 times)

[André DiMera]

Monday - 4/18

SALEM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
CLAIRE: Okay, there is no way that you’re telling the truth.
SHAWNA: Of course I am.
CLAIRE: No, I know my Dad. I know that he and my Mom had problems, but that was a long time ago. I also know that my Dad wouldn’t knowingly have a child with Jan Spears. Especially since she was in a coma until I was in my mid-teens, and you look a good three or four years younger than me.
SHAWNA: No, my Mom was only in a coma for a couple years. When she woke up, she got help, then got together with my Dad after Belle broke his heart.
CLAIRE: That never happened.
SHAWNA: It did, though. They broke up when Dad found out Belle cheated on him with my Uncle Philip. Then it sealed the deal when their daughter…oh my god!
CLAIRE: What?
SHAWNA: I’ve just figured it out! You think you’re Claire, don’t you?
CLAIRE: I already told you, I am. I’m Claire Brady.
SHAWNA: Please, Claire Brady died when she was just about a year old.
CLAIRE: I’d think I’d know if I was dead or not. I know I was sick for a long time, but I got saved when Uncle Zack got killed. I got his liver.
SHAWNA: Uncle Zack is alive and well. Did I walk into the psych ward or something? ‘Cause you sound crazy.
CLAIRE: And you sound rude.
SHAWNA: Hey, I’m not the one who thinks she’s a dead girl.
CLAIRE: I’m not dead!
SHAWNA: Whatever. It’s really creepy that you think you’re my dead half-sister. I hope you get whatever help you need, “Claire”.
Shawna walked out of the room. In reality, of course, none of this had happened. Claire was fast asleep in her hospital bed.

Shawn-D stood outside of Claire’s room, watching her. Ciara walked over, holding two cups. She handed one to him.
SHAWN-D: Hey, thanks, kid.
CIARA: No worries. How is she?
SHAWN-D: She’s got a ways to go yet, but she’ll be okay.
CIARA: Where’s Belle? I’m surprised she’s not here.
SHAWN-D: She had to go into work for a little bit. Claire’s not in critical condition anymore, so we're sitting with her in shifts now. From the sound of it, she’ll need a bit of physical and speech therapy, but other than that, she seems to be doing okay.
CIARA: That’s good.
Shawn-D nodded.
SHAWN-D: How are you doing?
Ciara shrugged.
CIARA: I’m okay. Relieved Claire’s awake. Other than that, Trix and I are getting ready for finals to come up in a few months.
SHAWN-D: Gotcha.
CIARA: What about you?
SHAWN-D: Just like you, I’m relieved that Claire’s awake. I just hate that there’s nothing I can do to fix this!
Ciara took Shawn-D’s hand.
CIARA: I know. I mean, Claire’s my best friend, I hate that she’s going through all this. Do you have any idea who hit her?
SHAWN-D: Not yet, but it’s being looked into.
CIARA: Good.

[heroicmuse]

I wonder why Claire keeps having this dream about this alternate reality.

I'm glad Ciara is there for Shawn and that Shawn is looking into who hit Claire.

Great chapter André DiMera.

[Kpatch]

I have a feeling that the driver who hit Claire is someone we know. I still think it could be Chloe since she was driving away at the same time.

I'm thinking now this is more than just a dream, that Claire may be hallucinating. But I love it. It's like George Bailey in It's a Wonderful Life when he got the chance to see what it would be like if he was never born.

[tghca]

I have a feeling Claire's hit and run driver is Jan

But I'm glad that Shawn is looking into this

[André DiMera]

Tuesday - 4/19

SALEM HIGH SCHOOL
Silver stood in the hallway, looking at the bulletin board. Tentatively, she wrote her name on one of the pieces of paper pinned on it. Sydney walked up.
SYDNEY: Hey.
SILVER: Hi. What’s up?
SYDNEY: Not much. You?
SILVER: Oh, I was looking over the bulletin board. The flier for the Last Blast’s up already.
SYDNEY: Oh, cool. They’re getting that up nice and early.
SILVER: Yeah. I was wondering…did you wanna go? You can totally say no, if you don’t want to.
SYDNEY: No, I do wanna go. As friends.
SILVER: Right, that’s what I meant, as friends.
SYDNEY: Good. ‘Cause that’d be awesome.
SILVER: Totally. There’s also a sign up sheet for the talent show at the end of the year.
SYDNEY: Nice! Did you sign up?
SILVER: Yep. Are you going to?
SYDNEY: Probably not. I don’t really have a talent, as such. I’m actually gonna be helping out behind the scenes. The drama teacher, Mrs. Schuler, she asked for volunteers the other day after class, and I volunteered.
SILVER: Oh, cool.
SYDNEY: Yeah, so I’ll be there. What are you doing for the show?
SILVER: I haven’t decided for sure yet, but I think I’m gonna sing something. I’ve been writing a song recently and…I don’t know, I thought I might give it a try.
SYDNEY: That’s awesome! If you need someone to practice on, I’m totally down for that!
SILVER: Thanks, I might take you up on that.
The bell noting that there was one minute until the next class begins rang.
SYDNEY: We should get to lunch.
SILVER: Sounds good.

HORTON HOUSE
Bill and Mike hugged.
BILL: Thank you for coming.
MIKE: Of course. As soon as Aunt Marie told us, we got on the next flight over.
ROBIN: We’re so sorry for your loss, Bill.
BILL: Thank you.
Jennifer walked down the stairs.
JENNIFER: Mike! Robin!
MIKE: Hey, sis.
Jennifer hugged Mike and Robin.
JENNIFER: It’s so good to see you both.
ROBIN: We just wish it were under better circumstances.
JENNIFER: Yes, that is very true. But, it’s good that you’re here. When did you get in?
MIKE: Just a little bit ago.

Upstairs, in her room, Lily and Addie were looking at Lily’s laptop.
LILY: What about this one?
ADDIE: Yes, definitely add that one.
Lily clicked the mouse.
ADDIE: And I think that should be good.
LILY: Great. Thanks for the help, Auntie.
ADDIE: Of course. Thank you for helping your mother and I put this together.
LILY: No problem. It was nice getting to look at all these old pictures with the two of you. I’m sure the slideshow will look nice tomorrow.
ADDIE: I’m sure it will.

Down in the kitchen, Marie took a tray of doughnuts out of the oven. There was a knock at the door.
MARIE: Just a second!
She set the doughnuts down, took off the oven mit and opened the door.
JESSICA: Hi, Mom!
MARIE: Jessica! Oh, darling, I’m so glad you came!
JOSHUA: Of course we did. Hey, Ma.
MARIE: Josh.
Marie gave Jessica and Joshua a hug.
MARIE: Did you have a nice flight?
JESSICA: Yeah, it was good.
JOSHUA: And it looks like we arrived at just the right time.
MARIE: You certainly did! I just took the first batch of doughnuts out of the oven, and they’ve had a minute to cool off, they will, of course, need to be taste tested.
JESSICA: I’m sure they’re perfect, Mom. You learned from the best.
MARIE: Thank you, darling.

KIRIAKIS MANSION
Maggie hugged Nathan.
MAGGIE: It’s so good to see you!
NATHAN: You too, Grandma.
MELISSA: Hey, little sis.
SARAH: Hey, big sis.
Melissa and Sarah hugged.
NATHAN: Aunt Sarah.
SARAH: Hey, kid.
Sarah hugged Nathan.
MAGGIE: I am so glad that you were both able to make it.
MELISSA: Us, too.
NATHAN: Yeah. After finally meeting him properly at the Horton reunion a few years ago, Great-Uncle Tommy and I talked about medicine from time to time.
SARAH: Same here.
MAGGIE: Well, I know that he was proud of the both of you.
Elle walked in.
ELLE: Hi, sissy.
SARAH: Hey. Look who’s here.
ELLE: Hey, Melissa!
MELISSA: Oh my gosh! Noelle?
ELLE: Yep, it’s me.
MELISSA: Oh, man! I think the last time I saw you, you were about this big.
Melissa put her hand a few feet off the ground. Elle chuckled.
ELLE: Yeah, it’s been a long time. It’s good to see you again.
MELISSA: You too! This is my son, Nathan. Nathan, this is your Aunt Sarah’s sister, Noelle.
ELLE: You can just call me Elle. Nice to meet you.
NATHAN: You too.

[lumiforeverandalways]

Glad Shawn is looking for who hit Claire

That Shawn and Ciara scene was everything so glad Ciara is there for him

I am loving the Horton's being back just wish the circumstances weren't as tragic as they are

Great couple of chapters André DiMera

[heroicmuse]

I can't wait for the talent show! I'm so glad we have some happiness to offset the sadness of Tommy's funeral.

I'm glad Mike and Robin are back for the funeral. Jessica and Joshua too. And Nathan! I wish it was under better circumstances too.

I can't say I'm looking forward to the funeral, but the slideshow should be nice.

Great chapter André DiMera

[Kpatch]

Nathan's back. I wonder if that will spell trouble for Philip and Melanie when they get back from their honeymoon.

It's nice of Marie to make donuts and keep that tradition alive.

Speaking of traditions, thank YOU, André DiMera, for keeping the last blast dance tradition alive every year!

[tghca]

Tommy rebuilt his life after being in prison for almost 40 years...so he didn't have the best life but he came out, rebuilt himself and had a great career back in medicine as a doctor

Yeah he and Sandy may have been estranged for decades but they ultimately rebuilt that father/daughter relationship and Tommy was more closer to his other daughter Addie and to his granddaughter Lily

But definitely love that Mike and Robin are back for the funeral...I still can't believe these 2 got back together as a couple

But seeing Jessica, Marie's daughter and Joshua her son in law back for the funeral makes sense

But definitely love that Nathan and Melissa are back in town for Tommy's funeral

You would think Silver would give up by now as far as her feelings for Sydney

[mae00]

Poor Claire. This dream has got to be so frustrating for her.

Sounds like a lot of people are coming into town for the funeral. Salem will be busting at the seams with all of these people together. It's nice to see that Tommy is going to have such a huge gathering to honor him.

[André DiMera]

Wednesday - 4/20

SALEM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Belle, Shawn-D and Chase stood in Claire’s room. All three were dressed up.
CLAIRE: I…really wish…I could come…with you guys.
BELLE: I know, sweetheart, I know. We wish you could, too.
Belle ran her fingers through Claire’s hair.
CLAIRE: Please…tell everyone…I’m sorry…I couldn’t come.
SHAWN-D: We will, Claire Bear.
Belle looked at her watch.
BELLE: We should go. We’ll be back in a while, sweetheart.
CLAIRE: Okay.
Belle and Shawn-D both kissed Claire on the forehead.
CHASE: I’ll catch up with you guys in a minute.
The couple left. Chase squeezed Claire’s hand.
CHASE: Hey, it’s gonna be okay.
CLAIRE: I know. I just…wish I could…have come.
CHASE: I know.
Chase kissed Claire’s hand.
CLAIRE: Before you…go, I…I had a…really weird dream.
CHASE: Oh yeah? What happened in your dream?
Claire thought for a minute.
CLAIRE: I…don’t remember. All I know is…it was…really weird. I think…I was dead.
CHASE: Well, if that’s the case, it sounds like it was a nightmare. Thank goodness that didn’t happen!
CLAIRE: Yeah.
CHASE: Thankfully, it was just a dream. You’re not dead. You’ve still got a lot of life in you yet.
Claire smiled.
CLAIRE: Yeah.
CHASE: I’ll be back after the funeral. I love you.
CLAIRE: I love…you, too.
Claire and Chase kissed. Then, Chase left the room. Claire sighed and sat back. The door opened again and Shawna walked in.
SHAWNA: Well, that looked cozy.
CLAIRE: What the…
SHAWNA: So, who’s the suit?
CLAIRE: That’s my husband, Chase.
SHAWNA; Chase?
CLAIRE: Chase Jennings. His father’s Aiden Jennings. Aiden’s married to my Grandma Hope. I suppose if you’re my Dad’s daughter like you claim to be, she’d also be your Grandma Hope.
SHAWNA: Yeah, I’ve never heard of a Chase or Aiden Jennings. Weird.
CLAIRE: Well, your version of history sounds pretty messed up.
SHAWNA: I could say the same thing about yours.
CLAIRE: How come I can talk normally when you’re in the room, but when anyone else is around, it takes forever to get the words out?
Shawna scoffed.
SHAWNA: Do I look like a doctor to you? How the hell should I know?
CLAIRE: Why are you here?
SHAWNA: That is an excellent question. I didn’t really know the first time I came to visit you, but I’m beginning to figure it out, I think.
CLAIRE: Feel free to share anytime.
SHAWNA: I find you fascinating, Claire.

ST. LUKE’S
Several people, most of Salem in fact, had gathered at the church. Ciara and Lily hugged.
CIARA: I’m so sorry for your loss.
LILY: Thanks. Me too. I mean, he was your uncle, too.
CIARA: I know. Still, I know how close you guys were.
Lily nodded.
LILY: Anyway, how are you? You look great!
CIARA: Thanks. I’m pretty good. You?
LILY: I’ll be okay.

HOPE: I can’t believe this is all happening.
JULIE: Nor can I. But, the important thing to remember is that Uncle Tommy had a good, long life. And he’s been reunited with Grandma and Grandpa now.

Bill looked at the clock on the wall, then over to Marie.
BILL: It’s time.
Marie nodded. Hand in hand, the siblings walked into the sanctuary.

[heroicmuse]

Oh man, this funeral is going to be so sad! I'm glad that everyone has each other.

So glad that Ciara and Lily talked.

Claire must have fallen asleep again. But what is the deal with her and Shawna?

I'm glad Chase was there for Claire.

Great chapter André DiMera.

[Kpatch]

I think Chase should stay with Claire since he didn't really have any connection to Tommy. It was funny when he said Claire has a lot of life left in her, a second before he said he's going to the funeral. Just an ironic juxtaposition.

I find this arc fascinating!

[tghca]

Tommy's funeral is going to be quite the tear jerker

Chase and Claire equal couple goals

[mae00]

Poor Claire. She's not getting any kind of break from this dream/nightmare.