The Melaswen Paradox (Read 329,486 times)

[Kpatch]

I hope Charlie gets put away for life or for death.

Very curious who Maisy works for.

And of course Last Blast season! Thanks for the previews.

[André DiMera]

Monday - 5/9

LAW OFFICE OF BRADY & JENNINGS
BELLE: I’m sure he won’t, honey. I don’t want to sound cocky, but we have a lot of evidence, evidence that could put him away. Don’t count your chickens before they’ve hatched, but I’m confident that we’ll win this.
ALLIE: I really hope so. So, the hearing’s tomorrow?
BELLE: Tomorrow at nine in the morning. As I said before, you can either attend or not, it’s up to you.
ALLIE: Oh, I’ll be there. I need to see one way or another what happens.
BELLE: All right, then meet me at the courthouse at quarter to nine. I’m meeting with the other clients I’m representing in this case.
ALLIE: Sounds good. Thanks, Aunt Belle.
BELLE: You’re welcome. I hope you have a good afternoon. See you in the morning.
ALLIE: You too.
Allie stood up and left the office.

SALEM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Chase had left for work a little while ago. Claire was resting on her bed. Maisy, with a syringe in hand, walked in. Claire opened her eyes when she heard the door.
MAISY: Morning. Sorry, I didn’t mean to wake you.
CLAIRE: You didn’t.
MAISY: Oh, good. How are you feeling?
CLAIRE: Okay I…guess. I…had breakfast with…my husband.
MAISY: That’s nice. Well, it’s time for your next dose of meds, so…
CLAIRE: I…didn’t think…it was that…time already. What’s…going on?
The door opened again.
MAXINE: That’s what I’d like to know.
Claire looked up, and Maisy turned around as Maxine walked in.

KIRIAKIS MANSION
Melanie had gone upstairs. Philip was still talking to Maggie.
PHILIP: I heard the news about Tommy, I was sorry to hear that.
MAGGIE: We are, too. But, he had a good life.
PHILIP: How’s his family doing?
MAGGIE: It’s hard, but they’re doing the best they can. The two it’s been hardest on are Sandy and Lily. Lily because they were so close, and Sandy because of how things were with them for so long.
Philip nodded.
PHILIP: I understand. I didn’t know Tommy that well, but I’m grateful for all he tried to do to make Bo’s life worthwhile at the end.
MAGGIE: As are we all. So, I assume, if you’ve heard the news about Tommy, then you also heard the news about Claire.
PHILIP: What news?
Melanie walked downstairs holding Dani.
MELANIE: Guess who just woke up from a nap and wants to see her Daddy!
Philip smiled.
PHILIP: Hey, sweetheart.
Melanie handed Dani over to Philip.
PHILIP: Oh, look at you! You’ve gotten so big! Mommy and I missed you so much while we were gone!
MELANIE: We sure did!
Melanie and Philip both kissed Dani’s forehead.
MAGGIE: She’s been good the whole time you were gone.
MELANIE: I’m so glad to hear it!
PHILIP: Same here. It’s so good to see you again, my darling!
Philip turned back to Maggie.
PHILIP: What were you about to say, Maggie?
MAGGIE: I really don’t want to spoil this family moment.
MELANIE: Wait, what’s going on?
PHILIP: Maggie, if something’s happened to Claire, I need to know about it.
MAGGIE: While you were away, there was an accident.

[tghca]

It is nice that Philip is so concerned about his great niece Claire. I mean for the first year of her life, he thought he was her father. So feelings like that you can't just shut off. But Claire is family either way so I can understand why Philip is concerned but also because Claire she works with her Great Uncle Philip at Titan too.

But I loved Philip bringing up his late brother Bo. But Melanie and Philip hearing about Tommy was inevitable. But I wanna hear more about their honeymoon in Greece or if they uncovered any old Kiriakis family skeletons in Greece.

Love seeing how close Allie is with her Aunt Belle, the lawyer. I mean plus it will be good to see Allie confront the man who killed her best friend Manny, Charlie Dale in court. I wonder if Ricky will be in court too considering Charlie killed his sister.

Or I wonder if Manny's parents will be there at court? Or Meadow considering Charlie killed her best friend the other Meadow

Hopefully Maxine puts a stop to Maisy once and for all

[heroicmuse]

I'm glad Philip and Melanie insisted on hearing the news about Claire. I'm looking forward to Philip's reaction.

Maxine to the rescue! (Hopefully). I wonder what that drug Maisy has is supposed to do. Is it responsible for the dreams or for Claire's inability to speak or both?

I hope Belle isn't being overconfident about what's going to happen at this hearing.

Great chapter André DiMera.

[Kpatch]

I don't remember what Tommy did to make Bo's life worthwhile.

I can't wait for Philip to find out about Claire and visit her.

Thank goodness Maxine arrived when she did.

[mae00]

Oh I'm so glad that Maxine walked in when she did. I can't wait to see what she does to Maisy. Maxine is not one to be trifled with when her patients, reputation, or the hospital's reputation is tarnished on her watch.

I'm so glad that they insisted on finding out what was going on. As if having Maxine on her wasn't enough, Maisy won't stand a chance when Philip learns of everything she did to Claire.

[André DiMera]

Tuesday - 5/10

SALEM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Maisy quickly put the syringe behind her back.
MAISY: Maxine…I didn’t see you there.
MAXINE: I gathered that. What’s goin’ on in here? Everything okay, Claire?
Claire nodded.
MAISY: I was just about to give Claire her meds.
MAXINE: Uh-huh. Before you do that, I need to talk with you for a minute.
MAISY: Can it wait? This’ll literally take ten seconds.
MAXINE: No, it can’t. Whatever medication you’ve gotta give Claire, that can wait. She doesn’t take any medication that’s on a strict schedule, except her anti-rejection meds, and it’s not anywhere near meal time. Now, follow me, please.
Maxine smiled at Claire.
MAXINE: We’ll see you in a bit, Claire.
Maisy rolled her eyes and followed Maxine. They walked down the hall until they came to an empty patient room. Maxine closed the door behind him.
MAISY: Oay, what’s so important?
MAXINE: You know, I’m not really a fan of the tone you’ve got going on right here.
MAISY: Sorry, it’s been a long day. My apologies. What’s going on?
MAXINE: Well, that is the question, isn’t it? Maisy, I like you. You may be new, but since you got hired, you’ve been a great nurse! You’ve really jumped into the job. Which is why I wanna know, just what do you think you’re doing?
MAISY: What do you mean? I was just doing my job, giving medication to a patient.
Maxine folded her arms.
MAXINE: Mmhmm. You wanna tell me the truth now?
MAISY: That is the truth!
MAXINE: Girl, do you think I was born yesterday? You may think that just because I work mostly behind the desk, I don’t see much, but believe you me, I see and hear a lot more than most people think.
MAISY: What are you saying?
MAXINE: I’m saying I know about that syringe.
MAISY: What syringe?
MAXINE: The one you’ve been trying to hide behind your back since I walked in on you and Claire. Now, Dr. Horton had me double-check all of the medications that Claire takes recently, so I know for a fact that not one of them is given via a syringe. So, I’ll ask again, you wanna tell me what’s going on?
Maisy laughed nervously.
MAXINE: Did I say something funny to you?
MAISY: This is crazy! Are…are you implying that I’m drugging a patient?
MAXINE: Honey, I’m not implying anything.
The color drained from Maisy’s face.
MAISY: You wanna be really sure about this, Maxine. I mean, really sure, before you do anything.
MAXINE: Now, that sounds like a threat if ever I’ve heard one. You should know that I don’t take kindly to threats.
MAISY: What are you gonna do to me?
MAXINE: Do? I’m not gonna do anything to you. You’re gonna do it yourself. You’re gonna tell Dr. Johnson what’s going on.
MAISY: And why would I do that? If I do, I’ll lose everything!
MAXINE: I’m sorry to hear that, but you made a choice, and you’ve gotta deal with the consequences. What I don’t understand is why. Why would you do something like this, Maisy? You’re a good nurse! I don’t know what’s in that syringe, but I can only imagine it’s doing something to Claire. Why would you deliberately harm a patient?
MAISY: I can’t tell you!
MAXINE: Is someone threatening you? Is that it? ‘Cause if they are, that’s even more reason you gotta tell Dr. Johnson. Come on, Maisy, you know this isn’t right. We may not know each other very well, but I can tell you don’t really want to hurt anybody. So, I need to know what you’re giving Claire Jennings, what it’s doing to her, and who’s threatening you. Then you and I, we’ll go to Dr. Johnson and sort this out.
Maisy hesitated.
MAISY: I can’t…
MAXINE: Honey, Dr. Johnson’s gonna find out one way or another, and it’ll sound a whole lot better coming from you.
Maisy shook her head.
MAXINE: All right, then. I’m talking to Dr. Johnson either way.
Maxine went to leave.
MAISY: It’s a synthetic drug.
Maxine stopped and turned back to face Maisy.
MAISY: This scientist, he made it in a lab. He told me it would…that it would change her brain chemistry. I don’t know how it would change it or why, I was just supposed to inject her with it twice a day.
MAXINE: Why would you do something like that?
Maisy wiped her eyes.
MAISY: I, um…I have a gambling addiction. I’ve been getting help for it, but before I did, it was really, really bad! I racked up massive debts. Then, I met someone who said he could pay off my debts if I did some work for him. At the time, it sounded better than dealing with the loan sharks, so I agreed. I knew it was wrong, but I really, really needed to get out of debt!
Maxine handed Maisy a tissue and gave her a moment to collect herself. She put a hand on the younger nurse’s shoulder.
MAXINE: All right. Thank you for coming clean about that. Now, we’re gonna talk to Dr. Johnson and figure this out. Come on.
Maxine put an arm around Maisy and walked her out of the room.

[tghca]

Maisy is being threatened or blackmailed into drugging Claire but hearing all of that, who is threatening her? I know it can't be Jan because she can't afford it since she's on parole and one violation she goes back to prison and Jan is already facing legal trouble so it can't be her

Only people I know who could be threatening her are the DiMeras or the Alamains

I love how Maxine figured Maisy out pretty easily

[heroicmuse]

It sounds like Maisy crossed paths with Rolf. Hopefully that drug she's been giving Claire hasn't caused any permanent damage.

I love how strong Maxine is and how she wasn't letting Maisy give her any nonsense.

Great chapter André DiMera.

[Kpatch]

I think Maisy may be in debt to the Vitalis. I was so afraid Maisy would inject Maxine. I'm glad that didn't happen.

[mae00]

I was so afraid Maisy would inject Maxine there for a minute. Maxine took it easier on her than I thought she would. I'm thinking Rolf is the one that offered to pay off her debt.......but now I'm wondering if it was Maisy who hit Claire. With Claire "meeting" Shawna - it had to have been either Maisy or Jan for Rolf to know and be able to get this drug into her system.

[André DiMera]

Wednesday - 5/11

KIRIAKIS MANSION
Dani was back in Melanie’s arms. Philip was pacing the room.
PHILIP: So…they have no idea who did it?
MAGGIE: To my knowledge, sadly, no. I know Abe is looking into it, but that’s all that I know.
PHILIP: I don’t believe this! Not only does Jan Spears get out, but on the same day Claire gets hurt!
MELANIE: She will be okay, right?
MAGGIE: Addie is hopeful that she’ll make a full recovery.
PHILIP: Hopeful. So, she’s not sure?
MAGGIE: We can’t be one hundred percent sure in situations like this, but Addie and the other doctors are doing the best that they can.
Philip sighed and ran a hand through his hair.
PHILIP: I know. It’s just…the thought of her being hurt…she’s like a daughter to me. For a time, she was…
Melanie set Dani down in her crib, then put her hands on Philip’s shoulder.
MELANIE: Hey, I know. I know. We have to trust that she’s gonna be okay. She’s in good hands. If I recall correctly, Victor’s part of the reason Addie even came to Salem all those years ago.
MAGGIE: He is.
PHILIP: I need to see her. I know we only got home a little bit ago, but I need to see her. You said she’s awake, right?
MAGGIE: Yes, she is.
MELANIE: Why don’t we both go, okay? I’ll come with you.
Philip nodded.
PHILIP: Thanks, Mel.
Melanie kissed Philip on the cheek.

SALEM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Kayla walked out of her office and over to the nurse’s desk. Maxine looked up.
KAYLA: Maxine, thank you for bringing this situation to my attention. It’s being dealt with.
MAXINE: I’m always glad to help.
KAYLA: You do, more than you know. How’s Claire doing?
MAXINE: She’s doing okay. Just checked on her a little bit ago, and she’s in good spirits. Also, Benny ran tests on the contents of the syringe Maisy was going to inject Claire with.
Maxine handed a folder to Kayla, who looked at its contents.
KAYLA: Whoa! This is…this is quite something! Do we know how many times Maisy was successful in injecting this into Claire?
MAXINE: I don’t, but I would assume she’s been doing it regularly. Twice a day, she told me, but she wouldn’t say for how long.
KAYLA: Well, if the tests Benny ran are correct, this goes a long way to explain why Claire’s recovery seemed to plateau when it had been making good progress.
Maxine nodded.
MAXINE: Dr. Johnson, I just want to ask, what’s going to happen with Maisy?
Kayla sighed.
KAYLA: She broke the hippocratic oath, she knowingly caused harm to a patient. I know there were other circumstances to consider, but that doesn’t change the facts. She’s on indefinite suspension for the time being, but will be going before the board for a hearing early next week. They’ll decide whether she has a job or not. I’m sorry for her situation, but I can’t have any of our patients put at risk.
MAXINE: I understand completely.
KAYLA: Thank you again, Maxine.
MAXINE: You’re welcome.
Kayla looked at the contents of the folder again and shook her head.
KAYLA (thinking): Now to have a difficult conversation with Chase, Shawn and Belle.

[tghca]

Maisy drugged Claire and now she has to suffer the consequences. I mean Claire her brains might not be scrambled but they may as well be. This drug may be a Rolf special like how it is on the real life show but surprised Claire hasn't lost her mind yet because of being drugged.

Kayla having to have that conversation with her nephew Shawn, her niece in law Belle and her great nephew in law Chase...I can only imagine how that will go

Maisy is in deep either with the DiMeras, Vitalis or the Alamains

Philip wants to see Claire and I don't blame him...even though she is his great niece, he thought he was Claire's father so that bond will always be there. But I love how Melanie is so supportive of Philip. Melanie wants to go because Claire is her family now too.

[heroicmuse]

I'm glad that Maxone went to Layla and Maisy has been stopped form harming Claire further.

I loved Philip's reaction to the news about Claire.

Great chapter André DiMera

[Kpatch]

I'm glad that Philip is going to see Claire immediately.

Maisy should not be allowed to keep her job regardless of extenuating circumstances.