The Melaswen Paradox (Read 329,441 times)

[Kpatch]

I want to know what Celeste figures out. I'm glad Shawn is there for his daughter.

Nicole's on the case! I'm sure she will offer much needed support for Jade.

[André DiMera]

Monday - 5/2

SALEM HIGH SCHOOL
Mrs. Schuler watched the performances from backstage. Sydney and Silver ran up.
SYDNEY: Mrs. Schuler.
The teacher turned around.
SCHULER: Ah, there you two are.
SILVER: I am so sorry, I know I’m super late. I just…I wasn’t as ready as I thought I was, but I am now. Have I missed my chance to go on?
SCHULER: Quite nearly. Thankfully, the people after you were ready to go on in your stead. I’ve had to do a bit of rearranging, but if you’re ready to go on in less than five, you’re up next.
SILVER: I am.
SCHULER: Good. Miss DiMera, help Miss West get set up.
SYDNEY: On it.
With help from some of the other students, Sydney and Silver moved the piano into place.
SYDNEY: There we go.
SCHULER: Miss West, you’re on.
SYDNEY: Good luck. Just take a deep breath and try to remember what I said. You’re gonna be great!
Silver nodded.
SILVER: Thanks.
Silver took a deep breath and went onstage. She walked quietly up to the microphone and adjusted it to her height.
SILVER: Hi. I’m Silver West. And this is a song I wrote.
Silver sat down at the piano. She took another breath, and saw Sydney giving her a thumbs up from the wings. She gave Sydney a small smile, then began playing. CLICK HERE to listen to it. When she had finished, the audience cheered.
SILVER: Thank you!
She quickly exited the stage.

SALEM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Claire and Celeste stared at each other.
BELLE: Celeste, what just happened?
CLAIRE: How did you…do that?
CELESTE: I have no idea, darling.
SHAWN-D: Okay, what’s going on? What did you do?
CLAIRE: I…remember. Those dreams…I told you and…Chase about. I…remember them.
CELESTE: It seems somehow when we touched it sparked a memory. But those dreams you’ve been having, Claire…my god. What has been done to you?
BELLE: All right, I’m gonna need you to start explaining right now.
Celeste sat down.
CELESTE: When I touched Claire’s hand, I had a vision. In it, I saw a world much like our own, but with several key differences. Most notable is that Claire here died when she was a young child, while Isaac lived. You, Shawn-Douglas, you were married to Jan Spears and had a child, Shawna Brady. And Isabella, you were married to Philip Kiriakis.
SHAWN-D: Okay, from what my parents have said before, most of your visions, if a little on the bizarre side, no offense, they mostly come true. But this one can’t. Claire’s in her early 20s, Zack is definitely dead, and no way in hell would I be married to Jan Spears, much less have a kid with her!
CELESTE: That’s because the vision was not a product of my gift of sight. Rather, my gift of sight allowed me to get a glimpse into Claire’s mind.
BELLE: So, you saw her dreams, then?
CELESTE: Except they’re not dreams, they’re memories.
SHAWN-D: But, as we’ve just established, they can’t be, since none of that ever happened.
CELESTE: No, it did not, hence my comment from earlier. Someone has implanted false memories into Claire.
CLAIRE: Shawna…I met Shawna…in my dreams.
CELESTE: I have a theory. These vivid dreams you’ve been having, they are your brain trying to sort out your real memories from the fake ones.

[tghca]

It is obvious that the fake memories are obviously fake and the real memories are real...Claire from the hit and run is probably suffering from brain damage not from anything else. This dream world nome of it makes any sense. Now Claire having brain damage being in a coma and waking up from it, now that makes better sense.

Why entertain Celeste's foolishness?

But Silver I knew would get over the stage fright

[heroicmuse]

I wonder if Andre/Rolf did something to Claire. We still don't know who hit her, do we?

I'm glad Silver was able to perform!

Great chapter André DiMera.

[Kpatch]

Wow. Freaky vision/dream stuff. It's what have happened if Claire didn't survive as a baby. At least that's my interpretation.

Sad song SIlver selected.

[mae00]

Wow. Fake memories. I'm sure Rolf was behind this when he was the girls' professor.

[André DiMera]

Tuesday - 5/3

SALEM HIGH SCHOOL
After Silver’s performance, a few other students performed, then it was time to announce the winners. Silver ended up coming in second, and got a small trophy. She sat backstage waiting for her mom and sister. Sydney walked over.
SYDNEY: Hey! Congratulations!
SILVER: Thanks! I’m a little surprised I actually placed.
SYDNEY: Why? You were awesome!
SILVER: I guess. I’m glad I did it. Thanks for comforting me earlier.
SYDNEY: No problem.
Sydney sat down next to Silver.
SYDNEY: So, you wrote that song?
Silver nodded.
SILVER: A couple months ago. This is the first time I performed it for…well, anybody, really.
SYDNEY: It was nice. I’m so sorry that you feel that way, though.
Silver shrugged.
SYDNEY: Seriously, if I ever did anything to make you feel like that-
SILVER: It’s not you. Seriously, it’s not. It’s me. It’s like, I know that I have friends, and they’re amazing, especially you. But, sometimes my brain makes me forget that, or at very least doubt it. It’s nothing you or anyone else have done, it’s just my stupid brain.
SYDNEY: Well, your brain needs to get with the program and stop that, then.
Silver chuckled slightly.
SILVER: I only wish it was that easy. I didn’t write the song to get sympathy or anything. I wrote it because I needed to express how I felt, and you know, let other people out there know they’re not alone. My therapist suggested recording it and putting it online. I haven’t done that yet, but I plan to.
SYDNEY: Wow. Thanks for sharing that with me. You know, if you ever need to talk…
SILVER: I know. Thanks, Syd.
Sydney and Silver hugged.

SALEM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
SHAWN-D: What are you saying? You’re saying someone’s been messing with Claire’s mind?
CELESTE: I believe that is a possibility, yes.
BELLE: Is it at all possible that these could just be side-effects of her being hit by a car?
SHAWN-D: That’s what I’d have thought at first, but when Addie checked her out, she said there weren’t any signs of a concussion or brain damage.
CELESTE: I am not a doctor, so I would not know about that. All I can tell you is what I saw.
BELLE: I’ve gotta call my Mom. If someone’s put fake memories in Claire’s head, we need to get them out. Mom can’t, because she and Claire are related, but I’m sure she knows someone who can.
SHAWN-D: Good thinking.
CLAIRE: Can you…let Chase know…when he gets…off work?
BELLE: Sure, sweetheart. I’ll be back soon.
Belle kissed Claire’s forehead and left the room. Shawn-D sighed.
CELESTE: You have something on your mind, Shawn-Douglas.
SHAWN-D: I gotta be honest, I’m not sure how I feel about all of this vision stuff. I don’t wanna cause any offense or anything, but…I just have a hard time with all that stuff.
CELESTE: That’s understandable. A lot of people don’t believe in it. Your father was one of them, until he was temporarily gifted with sight.
SHAWN-D: Yeah. Yeah, I heard about that, as well. I’m not saying you’re wrong, and I do appreciate you coming and paying us a visit.
CELESTE: You want a second opinion. That makes perfect sense. You and Isabella have the right idea, calling in Marlena.
Celeste stood up.
CELESTE: It’s getting rather late. I shall leave you to rest, Claire.
CLAIRE: Okay. Thank you…for coming.
CELESTE: You’re welcome. Shawn-Douglas, have a good night.
SHAWN-D: You too.
Celeste left the room. Shawn-D sighed again and took Claire’s hand.
SHAWN-D: How’re you doing, Claire Bear?
CLAIRE: Okay…I guess. I…don’t know…if Celeste is right…but I did…remember things…that I thought…were part of…a dream…when our hands touched.
SHAWN-D: Well, that’s something. Hopefully your grandma will know someone who can help us find out if there’s anything to this theory about fake memories.
CLAIRE: Yeah.
SHAWN-D: Sweetheart, have you…do you remember the DiMeras or anyone that works for them being around lately?
Claire thought for a few minutes.
CLAIRE: Johnny’s the…only DiMera…I’ve seen lately. Last time…any of the…bad ones…was around…was when…Dr. Rolf…
SHAWN-D: Was when he posed as a teacher at Salem U and made Ciara think she was Katalin.
Claire nodded. Shawn-D considered this for a moment. The door opened and a nurse walked in.
NURSE: It’s time for Claire’s medicine.
Shawn-D stood up.
NURSE: Oh, you must be her father.
SHAWN-D: I am. Shawn Brady.
NURSE: I’m Maisy. Nice to meet you.
Maisy walked over to Claire.
MAISY: You’ll feel a little pinch, just like last time.
CLAIRE: Okay.
Maisy injected some medication into Claire.
SHAWN-D: I’m sorry, what is that?
MAISY: It’s a mild sedative.
SHAWN-D: Has Claire been having trouble sleeping?
MAISY: I assume so. I’m new here, and still learning everything. This is what Dr. Horton prescribed, so I’m just here to administer it.
SHAWN-D: Gotcha.
Maisy turned to Claire.
MAISY: Have a good night.
CLAIRE: You too.
Shawn-D watched Maisy go, his eyes narrowed.

[tghca]

Shawn is a skeptic just like I am because I don't believe any of this vision nonsense...I never did

Silver winning the talent show was bound to happen

But since Charlie Dale was proven to be the killer, it is like we have not seen any aftermath from that because it was like he was arrested but his victims or their families never had a chance to even confront him

Or is Charlie going to go on trial? Will there even be a trial for him?

And also there's the stuff with Johnny and his uncle Andre

[heroicmuse]

Hmm I wonder if Maisy is working for the Dimeras.

I don't blame Shawn for being skeptical. I hope Marlena can help.

Way to go Silver!

Great chapter André DiMera

[Kpatch]

So just the fact that Maisy was newly introduced makes me skeptical of her.

Yay Silver.

[André DiMera]

Wednesday - 5/4

SALEM UNIVERSITY
Allie poured out some food and milk for Tabitha, which the cat excitedly began eating. She rubbed a hand along Tabitha’s back, then sat down at her desk to look over the mail. Most of the mail that came was just flyers for various events coming up at the college. At the bottom of the stack, Allie noticed an envelope. She opened it and read its contents. She sighed.
ALLIE (thinking): And here was me hoping I’d never have to see that creep again.
Tabitha had finished eating, and was now nuzzling her face along Allie’s leg. Allie picked up the cat and held her.
ALLIE: We miss Manny, don’t we, Tabby? Yeah. Well, hopefully soon this nightmare will be over and we’ll get some justice for her. Though it looks like I’ll need to call Aunt Belle. No way am I gonna let this go to trial without having a say about it.

LOFT
Jade was pacing back and forth as Nicole watched. They had spent the afternoon together. Now Emmy was in bed, and the two were still talking.
NICOLE: You know, you’re gonna wear a pattern into the floor. Not that it’s any of my business, but I’m sure the landlord will love that.
JADE: I’m trying to think. I couldn’t really say anything, not while Emmy was awake. Now that she’s asleep, though…
NICOLE: So, go ahead. Say what you need to say.
Jade stopped pacing and took a deep breath.
JADE: Okay, I totally get that what happened isn’t anyone’s fault. Well, no one’s except that woman’s. I just can’t believe that all this is happening!
NICOLE: I know.
JADE: And then she tried to spin it like you were threatening her. Or at the very least, trying to force her to break the restraining order.
NICOLE: Hey, I’m fine. I’ve dealt with far worse than Jan Spears in my time.
JADE: Not the point. She shouldn’t have even been let out of prison. Four, nearly five years for attempted kidnapping and conspiracy to murder. I mean, what is that?
NICOLE: I agree completely.
Jade plopped down on the couch next to Nicole.
JADE: I’ve gotta do something. There has to be some way to stop her from getting her way.
NICOLE: Have you called Don?
Jade sighed.
JADE: I should. I think it’s kinda late to call him now, but in the morning, I definitely should. He’ll probably know what to do.
NICOLE: If he’s as good a lawyer as he seemed at the hearing, I’m sure he will. But, if you’re gonna do it, you might wanna do it soon. Her probation ends in a week.
JADE: I know!
She rubbed her face.
JADE: Sorry, I’m just…I’m really trying hard to be strong and not freak out in front of Emmy.
NICOLE: I know. And you’re doing a good job. But, Emmy’s in bed right now, and I’m here, so do what you need to do.
JADE: I don’t know what I need, that’s the thing. I’m just so tired.
NICOLE: Well, try and get some sleep, then call Don in the morning.
Jade sighed and nodded.
JADE: Can you…would you mind staying with me? I wouldn’t normally ask, but I don’t wanna be alone right now.
NICOLE: Sure I will. Daniel’s away at a medical conference for the next few days. Spending time with my little sister sounds better than going home to an empty apartment. I’m here for anything you need.
JADE: Thanks, Nicole.
Nicole put an arm around Jade.

[tghca]

I love that Nicole and Jade as sisters have really, really bonded. Even more so that Nicole has really stepped up as a sister and as an aunt to Jade's little girl Emmy. Love that they are both united on this Jan Spears issue. Because both of them know that Jan is a threat. How long before she breaks the terms of her release? It is Jan so of course we know she will.

Love that Allie is going to her Aunt Belle, the lawyer especially for help in this Charlie Dale trial. Allie is going to need Belle especially to represent her or the victims of Charlie Dale. Charlie can't be allowed to walk.

[heroicmuse]

I'm glad that Nicole is there for Jade. I hope Don can help.

This has to be so hard for Allie. I'm guessing she's being called as a witness.

Great chapter André DiMera

[krw627]

I feel so bad for Allie, having to relive losing her best friend.

So glad that Nicole is there for Jade and Emmy.

[Kpatch]

We all want justice for Manny!

I don't blame Jade for being freaked out. Jan is really expert at turning accusations around.