The Melaswen Paradox (Read 293,586 times)

[lumiforeverandalways]

Just caught up

First Ciara's moment with her Dad at the cemetery

Loved the scene where Shawn and Ciara talked about Bo

Um I wasn't expecting to see Jack nor Alice

[André DiMera]

Monday - 7/11

JAVA CAFE
Cassie sighed heavily.
CASSIE: Is this really a dealbreaker for you?
NICHOLAS: It is.
Cassie sighed again.
CASSIE: You’re asking a lot here, Nicky. You know that, right?
NICHOLAS: I’m not asking you to like her, I’m asking you to understand that she’ll always be an important part of my life, the same way that I understand that Kate will always be part of yours.
CASSIE: There is a huge, huge difference! For one, Kate is my mother-
NICHOLAS: And as I said, Aunt Viv has been like a mother to me.
CASSIE: Second, Kate has never tried to kill you, whereas Vivian, arguably, has tried to kill me.
NICHOLAS: But she didn’t succeed, otherwise we wouldn’t be having this conversation. And the reason she didn’t succeed is because I didn’t let her. Cass, if I thought you were in any real danger from Aunt Viv, I would, of course, protect you. I’d never allow her to harm you. I am one of the few people that holds any sway with her, I can get her to see things my way.
CASSIE: I really don’t know about this.
NICHOLAS: So, is that a no, then?
Cassie hesitated.
CASSIE: It’s not not a no, but it’s not a no, either.
NICHOLAS: I think you’ve lost me there.
CASSIE: This is a lot, Nicholas. I…I honestly don’t know what my answer is. Can I have some time to think, please, or do you need an answer right now?
NICHOLAS: Of course you can have time to think. Take as much time as you need. I didn’t expect an immediate answer.
CASSIE: Good, because I have a lot to consider.
NICHOLAS: All right. Well, let me know when you’ve come to a conclusion.
Nicholas stood up. He went to leave, but stopped and turned back.
NICHOLAS: I really did enjoy our time together last night, Cassie. I’ve enjoyed all of the time we’ve spent together. I certainly hope this isn’t the last we see of each other.
Nicholas turned and walked away. Cassie’s mouth dropped open.
CASSIE (thinking): Was that…did that really just happen? I haven’t seen that side of Nicholas in a long time.
She scoffed and folded her arms.
CASSIE (thinking): Oh, he is not gonna get away with this.
Cassie looked around. She saw Melanie with Dani in a stroller up at the front. Melanie was handed a cup and she sat down at a nearby table. Cassie considered this for a moment, then she got up and walked over to them.
CASSIE: Sorry to interrupt. It’s Melanie, right?
MELANIE: Yeah, that’s right. You’re Cassie, one of the twins.
CASSIE: That would be me. I’m sorry if this is kinda awkward since you and I don’t really know each other that well, but do you have a minute to talk?

CEMETERY
NICOLE: Marlena, no offense or anything, but what are you doing at my mother’s grave?
HATTIE: I ain’t Marlena, lady!
ROMAN: My god. Hattie?
Hattie looked up at Roman.
HATTIE: Yeah, it’s me.
NICOLE: Okay, does someone wanna fill me in on what’s going on here? Why is there a woman who looks like Marlena yet sounds like a trucker standing by my mother’s grave?
HATTIE: Hey, lady watch who you’re callin’-
DANIEL: Nic…
ROMAN: Just give us one second, Nicole. Now, Hattie, it’s me. You know that you can tell me anything, right?
HATTIE: Yeah, of course I do, Roman.
ROMAN: Good. So, what’s going on here?

[heroicmuse]

Lol at Nicole's description of Hattie! I too want to know what she's doing here.

Yes! I was hoping Cassie would talk to Melanie about this Vivian thing.

Nicholas is being ridiculous. Just because Vivian didn't succeed doesn't make her attempt to murder Cassie okay.

Great chapter André DiMera

[tghca]

Cassie and Melanie don't know each other that well but they are sisters in law now since Melanie is married to Cassie's brother Philip. But also she is the mother of Cassie's niece Dani. But here is hoping Cassie gets to spend some time with Dani. But if anyone has experience with Viv, it is Melanie.

Hattie I too wonder why she is in Salem or better yet why she's here at Fay Walker's grave

[Kpatch]

Melanie and Nicholas are technically brother and sister, even though Melanie doesn't know Nicholas all that well. Should be an interesting conversation.

Nicole calling Hattie a trucker is priceless.

[André DiMera]

Tuesday - 7/12

CEMETERY
HATTIE: All right, fine. I came here to pay respects to a dear friend of mine.
NICOLE: Friend?
HATTIE: Yeah, lady, friend. Since Fay’s your mama, I’m surprised you didn’t know about it. Fay and I worked together a long time ago. She was a good woman, a good friend. Hell, for a long time, she was the only friend I had.
ROMAN: Now that you mention it, I do remember you and Fay working together at that Roadside Diner.
HATTIE: You were always one of my best customers, Roman. You and that Abe Carver guy you always used to come in with.
ROMAN: Well, you were a fine waitress, Hattie. Anyway, so you came here to pay your respect to Fay.
HATTIE: You got it.
NICOLE: If this is true, why did you wait until now to do it? I mean, my mother’s been dead for nearly ten years.
HATTIE: I know that! It’s eaten away at me that I didn’t come sooner but, I…I couldn’t. There was a bit of a situation back then and I couldn’t come when it happened. Now I could.
NICOLE: Then why did you try to run when my husband and I showed up?
HATTIE: Honestly, I was ashamed. Your mama was one of the few good people I knew, one of the few people that ever believed in me. I’ve done things that I ain’t proud of. But, I’m tryin’ to make amends now. I was hoping to make them in private, that’s why I tried to run today, and why I ran yesterday when them two kids were here.
DANIEL: What kids?
ROMAN: I’d hazard a guess she’s talking about Ciara and Trix. Ciara comes up here every Fourth to put flowers on Bo’s grave, and since they got together, Trix comes with her. Well, I think that just about clears everything up.
HATTIE: Roman, can we talk some more?
ROMAN: Sure. Though, I think Nicole might like some privacy, so let’s go find someplace else to talk.
Hattie nodded.
HATTIE: I am sorry about your mama, even though I know I’m nearly a decade late. She was a fine woman, better than most.
NICOLE: Thank you.
ROMAN: Well, it is getting to be about lunch time, how about we go grab a bite to eat and have that talk?
HATTIE: Lead the way.

BRADY PUB
ALANIS: So, you’re an ISA agent, right?
STEVE: You know it.
ALANIS: And you and Director Donovan are friends.
STEVE: The Guv’nor and I go way back. Where’s all this comin’ from?
ALANIS: I, um…I have a request, and I’m not sure if it’s something you can do, or if it would have to go through Director Donovan.
STEVE: Well, only one way to find out.
ALANIS: I guess. I want to see my parents. I know they’re in an ISA facility, which is absolutely where they belong, but I’d like to see them, just to talk.
STEVE: I see. Well, I’ll tell you what, Nightingale, I will talk to Shane, see if we can get that arranged. Before I do though, I gotta ask, are you sure about this?
ALANIS: Honestly, no. Part of me would like to forget everything that happened, but that’s not likely to happen. I’m in therapy, and that’s been helping a lot, but I need to see them. I need some kind of closure.
Steve nodded.
STEVE: All right, I’ll give Shane a call and set this up.
ALANIS: Thanks. Just one more thing…could you come with me?
STEVE: ‘Course I can. Alanis, you’re practically family already, and once you and Joe tie the knot, you will be. And even if you weren’t, there’s no way that I’m gonna throw you into the lion’s den without protection.
ALANIS: Thanks, Patch.

BLACK PATCH
JOHN: You mean Jett hasn’t been in contact with you?
ABE: He certainly hasn’t.
John sighed and rubbed his temples.
JOHN: I’ve gotta tell you, Abraham, I was under the impression that you knew Jett was in town. If I had any idea that you didn’t know, I’d have told you myself.
ABE: I know, John, I know. I’m not upset with you. My nephew on the other hand…Unless of course, he’s undercover, now that I can understand.
JOHN: I can safely say that he’s not undercover.
ABE: Part of me wishes he was, that would have made this all make sense.
Speaking of Jett, he walked up the stairs.
JETT: All right, boss, I got those documents you asked for and…Uncle Abe. Hey, man.
ABE: Jett. We need to talk.

[heroicmuse]

I hope Jett's conversation with Abe goes well, but I have a feeling it won't.

I wonder if Steve will be able to get ALanis to see her parents. I'm not sure it's a good idea. I'm glad he welcomed her to the family.

I have a feeling there's more to Hattie's story than this.

Great chapter André DiMera.

[tghca]

Jett was avoiding Abe but I wonder why

But as far as Hattie coming to pay her respects to Fay, I can understand that but last I thought wasn't Hattie supposed to be in prison?

Alanis wanting to see her parents, I get that well because she wants closure but are we sure she'll get that?

[Kpatch]

I remember Hattie and Faye both working at Hudson Street diner. Good tie-in. No need to accuse her of not coming sooner. It's nice that she wanted to pay her respects.

I wouldn't have guessed that was what Alanis wanted.

[André DiMera]

Wednesday - 7/13

AUTHOR’S NOTE: From this point forward, Sarah’s sister will no longer be referred to as Elle, but by her full name, Noelle.

PARK
Rex and Noelle had gotten coffees from the Java Cafe, and were now walking through the Park.
REX: How are you liking Salem so far?
NOELLE: It’s really nice! I lived here a long, long time ago with my Dad, but we moved when I was about six, then I spent time going back and forth between my parents. It’s good to be back, though.
REX: That’s cool.
NOELLE: So, you said at the party that you’re into computers. Is that, like, data entry or…?
REX: Uh, no. No, I’m more into computer programming. Actually building the machine, writing the code and programs for it. I know, nerd alert.
NOELLE: No, that’s cool. It’s something you’re passionate about, I can tell, and that’s awesome.
REX: Thanks. What about you? You said that you’re a doctor.
NOELLE: An endocrinologist, yeah. At least, that’s what my degree’s in. Right now, I’m working in the E.R. and clinic.
REX: Well, hopefully soon, Aunt Kayla’ll have an opening for you in Endocrinology. I’m sure you’re great at it.
NOELLE: Thank you. So, how long have you lived in Salem?
REX: The first time, it was about three or four years. My sister and I flew into town about twenty years ago, then moved out to the mountains for a while. We came back about five, six years ago.
NOELLE: You guys must like it here.
REX: It’s pretty nice, yeah.
They continued walking and getting to know each other. All too soon, though, they got back to the parking lot.
NOELLE: This has been really nice!
REX: It has. Say, do you wanna grab lunch or something?
NOELLE: Sure, that’d be great. Just let me check something real quick.
Noelle took a small device off of her belt and looked at it.

JAVA CAFE
MELANIE: Take a seat.
CASSIE: Thanks.
Cassie sat across the table from Melanie, who checked on Dani in her stroller.
MELANIE: Sorry, just needed to check.
CASSIE: No problem. Cute baby.
MELANIE: Thanks. She’s pretty cute. Her name’s Dani.
CASSIE: Nice.
MELANIE: So, what’s going on? What did you want to talk about?
CASSIE: Okay, so this is gonna sound a little weird, I know. I promise I’m not a stalker or anything…
MELANIE: I didn’t think you were.
CASSIE: …but, you’re Nicholas Alamain’s sister, right?
MELANIE: Half-sister, yeah. We share a mom.
CASSIE: Are you guys close?
MELANIE: Not exceptionally, but we talk regularly. Why? What’s this all about? Oh, wait, you were Nicky’s date to mine and Philip’s wedding, weren’t you?
CASSIE: Yeah, that’s me.
MELANIE: Right. Now I remember you. So, are you and he, like, together? He never tells me anything about his love life, so I have to ask.
CASSIE: That’s actually what I want to talk to you about. We’d both like to be together, but earlier today, Nicholas said something that just isn’t sitting right with me.
MELANIE: Well, I know Nicky sometimes doesn’t always think about what he says until later. What did he say?
CASSIE: He was going on about how, if we’re gonna make this work, I need to understand that he’s super close to his aunt, Vivian Alamain.
Melanie rolled her eyes.
CASSIE: The thing is, ordinarily, I wouldn’t mind that. It’s cool that he’s close with his family. It’s just, a few years ago, Vivian tried to kill me.
MELANIE: You too, huh?
CASSIE: What?
MELANIE: You’re not the first one Vivian’s tried to kill. Hell, neither am I.
CASSIE: She tried to kill you?
MELANIE: Yep, about…ten years ago? Maybe a little more or less.
CASSIE: But I thought you and Nicholas share a mother.
MELANIE: Oh, we do. That didn’t stop her. She hates our Mom more than anyone else in the world. I’m pretty sure that’s actually the main reason she tried to kill me, is because of who my Mom is.
CASSIE: So, what am I supposed to do? I really like Nicholas, but I really don’t want to spend the rest of my life looking over my shoulder because of Vivian.

[tghca]

Cassie I get her reservations about Nicholas now more than ever especially after talking to her sister in law Melanie who just happens to be Nicholas' sister well because of Vivian but I wonder what is going to happen now?

But hearing Rex and Noelle talk about family and hearing them really connect, I wonder if Mimi will try to put a stop to that now?

[heroicmuse]

I'm glad Cassie and Melanie talked. I'm interested in Melanie's advice on this.

I'm glad Noelle and Rex had a nice time. I hope that they continue to see each other!

Great chapter André DiMera.

[Kpatch]

Cassie asks a good question. If I were her, I'd see where it goes and just try to have fun. They are dating. They are not getting married, at least not yet. It was good to get Melanie's perspective. Dani would actually be Cassie's niece.

Thanks for the clarification on Noelle's name. That is helpful!

[mae00]

I'm glad that Rex and Noelle had a good time.

I like that Cassie talked to Melanie about Vivian and Nicholas. I wonder what Melanie's advice will be. I do like that Nicholas has stated that to accept him she has to know that Vivian will be around. I hope she realizes that she doesn't have to accept or agree with Vivian's methods or shenanigans, but she is a part of Nicholas's life. Nicholas also has to understand Cassie's concerns too because she does have a right to have those given everything that Vivian has done to her.

I'm so glad that Steve is going to be with Alanis through all of this. I hope Alanis finds the closure she needs.

I have a feeling that Jett and Abe's conversation will not go over well. But I'm also curious as to why Jett never contacted Abe and why Abe is so upset about it. What's really going on with their relationship?

[André DiMera]

Thursday - 7/14

BRADY PUB
Hattie and Roman sat in one of the booths, eating lunch.
HATTIE: I’ll tell you what, this is the best damn chowder I have ever tasted! I dunno why I didn’t eat here more when I lived in town!
Roman chuckled.
ROMAN: I’m glad you like it. So, you said you wanted to talk some more. What’s on your mind?
HATTIE: Okay, okay. A lot’s happened since the last time I was in town.
ROMAN: I can tell. When was the last time you were in town, by the way, Hattie?
HATTIE: I don’t remember. 2005 or somethin’ like that, I think. It was back when Dr. Marlena was goin’ around killing a bunch of people and that husband of hers, Mr. John Black, thought I did it. Which I didn’t, by the way. I’ve done a lotta stuff I ain’t proud of, but killing’s not one of them.
ROMAN: All right. Well, first of all, Marlena didn’t actually kill anyone, she was framed, just like you. It’s a little more complicated than that, but that’s a story for another time. Second, I was one of the people she was accused of killing.
HATTIE: You’re lookin’ pretty good for a dead man.
ROMAN: Like I said, it’s complicated. Anyway, continue with your story. What happened after that?
HATTIE: Well, once Mr. Black got it through his head that I didn’t kill nobody, I skipped town. Back then, I was a different person. I got in a bit of trouble with the law, ended up in lock-up for a while. That set me straight. I realized that I had come so far from what I used to be, and I wanted to start tryin’ to be a better person. So, once I got out, I decided I would start by making amends to the people I’ve wronged.
ROMAN: I’m glad to hear that.
HATTIE: That’s why I came to Salem. Fay died while I was put away, and like I told ya at the cemetery, she was one of the few people that ever really believed in me, so I had to come back. I don’t know if she knew about any of what I did, but if she did, she must’ve been disappointed, I bet. I had to come say goodbye, tell her I’m trying to be the person she knew I was.
ROMAN: That’s good. I’m glad you’re turning things around, and I know Fay would be, too.
HATTIE: Thanks for sayin’ that.
ROMAN: You know, I’m sure you probably won’t want to hear this, but I just gotta say, you look even more like Marlena than you did back in the day.
HATTIE: Yeah, thanks to that creep Stefano DiMera. He had that wacky scientist of his turn me into a clone of Dr. Marlena. He bribed me with promises of being rich and famous like Dr. Marlena, then drugged me and made me do his dirty work.
ROMAN: You’re saying Dr. Rolf did this to you?
HATTIE: That’s his name, yeah. Old German guy. At first he tried to make me think he was some kinda plastic surgeon, went by the name Dr. Frank N. Steiner. He did plastic surgery on me, all right, but he ain’t no Dr. Steiner. More like Dr. Frankenstein.
ROMAN: No argument there. Hattie, I am sorry to hear that you went through all that.
HATTIE: No changin’ that now. All’s I can do now is try to be better. And speakin’ of making amends, I know I’ve no right to ask this, but…
ROMAN: But what?
HATTIE: I don’t suppose there’s any chance Dr. Marlena’s still in town, is she?

BLACK PATCH
JOHN: I think I’ll give you two a couple minutes.
ABE: Thank you, John.
John nodded and walked down the stairs.
JETT: So, Uncle Abe…how’s it goin’, man?
ABE: Fine. How are things by you?
JETT: Good. So…why do I get the feeling I’m about to get a lecture?
ABE: There’s no lecture. You’re a grown man, old enough not to get a lecture. I do have a question, though. A few, actually. How long have you been in Salem?
JETT: A while.
ABE: How long is a while?
JETT: I don’t know, man. Like, maybe a year.
Abe nodded.
ABE: Okay. Next question: have we had some kind of disagreement that I’m not remembering?
JETT: What? No, of course not!
ABE: I didn’t think so, but I wanted to check.
JETT: Why would you ask something like that?
ABE: I guess I’m just a little confused, that’s all. You’ve been in town a year, presumably you know Theo and I are still in town. I’m just a little surprised that I hadn’t heard from you until now.
Jett sighed and shuffled his feet awkwardly.
JETT: Look, man, I know I should’ve reached out before now. I’ve had plenty of opportunity to. It’s not like I was undercover or anything. I just…it’s gonna sound stupid.
ABE: Try me. What’s going on, Jett? If you’re in some kind of trouble, you can tell me, I’ll help you.
JETT: No, that’s not it. I don’t really have a good reason for not coming around. I just, I thought you’d be disappointed in me.
Abe relaxed.
ABE: What? Jett, why on earth would you think that? I mean, I know I was hard on you the last time you were in Salem, but I thought we had gotten past that.
JETT: We did. Not like I didn’t deserve it, anyway. After getting kicked out of the ISA, I did a few years probation for some stupid stuff that isn’t worth talking about anymore. Hell, it’s a miracle that former Director Tarrington let me back in. I just, I know how much I had screwed up, and even though we’re living in the same town, I didn’t think I could face you after everything that went down. I figured you’d be as disappointed in me as I was in myself.
Abe put a hand on Jett’s shoulder.
ABE: Jett, look at me.
Jett looked Abe in the eye.
ABE: I am not disappointed in you. I know things haven’t always been easy for you. But, look how far you’ve come. You’re back in the ISA, you’re doing good out there. From what Steve Johnson tells me, you helped take down Orpheus’ son.
Jett chuckled slightly and nodded.
ABE: I know I seemed mad when I first walked in here, but thank you for being honest with me. If anything, I’m proud of you for how you’ve turned your life around.
JETT: Yeah?
ABE: Absolutely.
JETT: Thanks, man.
Jett and Abe hugged.
JETT: So, you think it’d be cool if I have dinner with you and Theo tonight?
ABE: That would definitely be cool. I’ll talk to Theo, see if he and his girlfriend are free tonight.
JETT: Theo’s got a girlfriend? Man, I still think of him as that little kid you and Auntie Lexie were trying to figure out. I’m sorry about Auntie Lexie, by the way.
ABE: Oh, Theo’s grown quite a bit since those days. We all have. And thank you, I appreciate it.