The Melaswen Paradox (Read 296,742 times)

[heroicmuse]

I'm glad Jett and Abe talked things through.

I thought Hattie was going to ask Roman for a date. Lol

Great chapter André DiMera

[tghca]

Jett now that he and his Uncle Abe have hashed things out, I do hope we get to see Jett interact with his cousins Theo and Brandon

But I wonder if Jett plans on visiting his Aunt Lexie's grave?

But as far as Hattie and Roman, I mean wouldn't it be strange for Roman to be dating a woman who looks exactly like his ex wife Marlena, like just like her?

[Kpatch]

That WAS a lecture, Abe, but it's good they straightened things out.

[mae00]

Aww. I loved Abe and Jett's conversation. I'm glad they talked this out and Abe didn't just blow up on him.

[André DiMera]

Friday - 7/15

JAVA CAFE
MELANIE: Wow, big question.
CASSIE: Yeah, I figured it would be.
MELANIE: Okay, the best I can come up with offhand is to fight fire with fire. I know my brother, he’s a businessman. He tries to negotiate everything, so negotiate back. If he wants you to understand that Vivian is part of his life, then you need to make him understand your concerns. And believe me, they are very valid concerns.
CASSIE: Thank you. That makes a lot of sense, actually. So, if Vivian wanted to kill you…she’s not still trying, is she?
MELANIE: No, she got over that years ago.
CASSIE: Wow. How’d you manage that?
MELANIE: We came to an understanding. We don't necessarily like each other, but she’s not out for blood anymore, so that’s something.
CASSIE: Interesting. Well, thanks for this. It’s given me a lot to think about.
MELANIE: Well, what are sisters-in-law for?
CASSIE: True that. Well, I’ll let you go, but it’s nice to properly meet you and my niece.
MELANIE: You too.
Melanie wrote something down on a scrap of paper.
MELANIE: I’m sure you have Philip’s number, but here’s mine. Update me on how things go.
CASSIE: I will. Thanks again.
Cassie took the paper and walked away.

BRADY PUB
ROMAN: I can confirm that she is still in town, yes.
HATTIE: She still doin’ that radio show?
ROMAN: No. That Miles Molloy character didn’t get the mega-star ratings he was expecting. No, Doc’s radio days are long over.
HATTIE: Does that mean they brought back Dr. Higley?
ROMAN To tell you the truth, Hattie, I haven’t really kept up with midday talk radio, and I have a feeling that that is not the real reason you asked about Marlena.
HATTIE: Well, it was worth a shot. Fine, you got me. You were always so smart.
ROMAN: I appreciate the compliment. So, why don’t you tell me the real reason you’re so interested in whether Doc’s in town or not.
HATTIE: Like I said before, since I got outta the slammer, I’ve been trying to make amends. I know there’s not a chance in hell she’d wanna see me, but if I can, I’d like to talk to Dr. Marlena. I put her through a lotta grief, and I wanna apologize for that.

PARK
Noelle pressed a button on the device and looked at it again. She placed it back on her belt.
REX: Everything okay?
NOELLE: Absolutely. Sorry about that, I just had to check. I’m diabetic, and that little machine tells me what my blood sugars are.
REX: Oh, gotcha.
NOELLE: So, that lunch, then?
REX: Yeah. How do you feel about chowder?
NOELLE: I mean, I went to medical school and lived in Boston for the last decade or so. I am all about chowder.
REX: Well, get ready to eat the best bowl of chowder you’ve ever tasted.
Noelle chuckled and raised an eyebrow.
NOELLE: Oh! I may have been born in Salem, but I consider myself a Boston girl, and those are fightin’ words.
Rex chuckled, too.
REX: Yeah, well, I’m pretty sure you’ll agree with me once you’ve tried this place.
NOELLE: We’ll see. Lead the way, sire.
They chuckled again and Rex led Noelle down the street.

BLACK PATCH
Joy sat at her desk downstairs, eating lunch. Her phone went off.
JOY: Hi, Mom. What’s up? What? Whoa, Mom, slow down! You’re not making any sense. Now, what’s going on? What?!

[tghca]

I wonder what's going on with Joy? She got a call from hers & Chloe's mother Nancy, so I'm guessing this has to do with their father Craig because why else would Nancy be calling

But I love that Rex and Noelle are going on more and more dates, but it won't be long before Mimi decides to give Rex a chance again. It is almost inevitable that Mimi will decide out of the blue that she wants Rex back. All signs will point to that. I can almost see it now.

Love that Cassie and Melanie are starting to get closer as sisters in law because Melanie is married to Cassie's brother Philip and Cassie happens to be dating Melanie's brother Nicholas...so they have those 2 in common. Plus Vivian hates both Cassie and Melanie. Another thing they have in common. I mean I didn't know Cassie was so good with kids especially after she just spent time with her niece Dani.

[heroicmuse]

Ooh I wonder what's going on with Nancy.

I'm enjoying Rex and Noelle. Let's see if Noelle likes the Brady Pub chowder.

I figured Hattie wanted to see Marlena.

I'm glad Cassie and Melanie talked. I hope it helped.

Great chapter André DiMera. Will there be previews?

[krw627]

Great conversations today.

I hope Joy's phone call isn't bad news.

I guess Hattie is hoping Roman will help her be able to talk to Marlena.

[mae00]

I figured Noelle was diabetic.

I wonder what news Nancy had for Joy.

I like that Hattie is trying to make amends with those she wronged...or disappointed.

[Kpatch]

Wonder what Nancy's raging about this time.

Cute banter between Rex and Noelle.

Melanie gave good advice. She reminded me of the old Melanie with her understanding of business tactics.

[André DiMera]

Thanks for reading and commenting, everyone!

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Next week…

Will Hattie get the chance she’s looking for?
ROMAN: I’ll talk to Doc.

Meanwhile Steve gets back to Alanis about her request.
ALANIS: What’d he say?

Also this week, Joy tries to figure out what’s going on.
JOY: That doesn’t make any sense.

And has to prepare for what comes next.
JOY: Mom’s coming back to Salem.

All this and more next week on THE MELASWEN PARADOX!

[Kpatch]

I'm excited to see Nancy again. But where's Craig?

Looks like a fun week!

[heroicmuse]

I am so curious about what is going on with Nancy!

I wonder if Alanis will get to see her parents.

I hope Hattie gets to see Marlena! This should be fun!

Thanks for the previews André DiMera!

[lumiforeverandalways]

Just caught up wow this week was good

Hattie is making amends that's great to hear

Wonder what's going on with Nancy

Cant wait for another week

[André DiMera]

Monday - 7/18

BLACK PATCH
JOY: Mom, what you’re saying, it…that doesn’t make sense! Why on earth would…What? How soon? Wow, that is soon. Yes, of course I’ll be happy to see you. If nothing else, you’ll finally get to see the apartment. Okay, I’ll see you then. I love you, too. Bye.
Joy hung up, shook her head and sighed.
JOY: Oh, Mom, I really hope you’re wrong about this. She quickly sent a text which read “Have you got a minute to talk?”.

BRADY PUB
Rex and Noelle sat at one of the tables. They had just finished eating.
REX: So, what do you think?
Noelle wiped her mouth with a napkin.
NOELLE: Hm. That was pretty good.
REX: Pretty good?
Noelle laughed.
NOELLE: Okay, fine, it was really good.
REX: Not the best ever, then?
NOELLE: Sorry. What can I say, though? I’ve eaten a lot of chowder at a lot of places.
REX: Gotcha.
NOELLE: Although, you might be able to convert me to that way of thinking if we were to have a bowl of chowder here again sometime.
REX: Are you asking me out on a second date?
NOELLE: I am, as it happens. What do you say?
REX: I say I’ve had a great day with you today, so yes. I’d be happy to accept.
NOELLE: Good.
They paid their bill and walked out to the parking lot.
NOELLE: For the record, I’ve had a great time, too.
REX: Good, I’m glad.
NOELLE: I’ll be in touch. Thanks for a great day, Rex.
REX: Thank you.
Noelle took Rex’s hand, kissed it, then walked to her car. Rex casually leaned against the side of the building as he watched her drive away.

Roman took a deep breath.
ROMAN: Hattie-
HATTIE: Look, before you say anything else, I know it’s a long shot here. I get that. I’m not expecting her forgiveness or anything like that, I just need to get some stuff off my chest. I’ve done a lotta thinking over the last few years, and I realized I hated her for really, really stupid reasons.
ROMAN: I’m glad you came to that realization. And what I was going to say is that I will talk to Doc. I can’t promise that I can get her to agree to talk to you or anything, but I will talk to her.
HATTIE: Oh, thank you so much, Roman!
ROMAN: No problem. Now, I gotta be getting to work. It is good to see you, and I am so glad to hear that you’re working on turning your life around. If you ever need anything, call me. You’ve still got my number?
HATTIE: Oh, I do! I made sure to save it!
ROMAN: Very good. I’ll be in touch after I talk to Marlena.
HATTIE: Thanks again!
Roman nodded, then got up and left. A few minutes later, so did Hattie. Neither of them knew that, a few booths away, wearing a dark coat and sunglasses so as not to be seen, was Bart.