The Melaswen Paradox (Read 329,672 times)

[André DiMera]

Chapter 143

SALEM INN
NYX: What do you mean?
JADE: I mean what I said. Your plan of using me as bait to get to Joey and his parents isn't gonna work.
NYX: Why not?
JADE: Because, Joey doesn't care about me. Neither do his parents. The only reason I'm staying with them is because they feel sorry for me, and I was kicked out of my dad's.
EREBUS: So, you and the Johnson boy aren't together?
JADE: Nope. Not since last May.
NYX: That's not possible. You're eight months pregnant with his baby. Surely even if he doesn't care for you, he at least cares for his child.
JADE: Geez, lady, where do you get your information from? This isn't Joey's baby.
EREBUS: I think she's lying to us, sister. She's trying to protect her boyfriend's family. An admirable, if completely futile feat. You don't fool us, child. We will get the Johnson boy, and his family. And then, we shall avenge our father for once and for all.

TITAN
PHILIP: ...and so that's my mother.
T.K.: Well, that sounds complicated.
PHILIP: You have no idea. Don't get me wrong, I care for both of my parents very deeply. They're just...difficult, at the best of times.
T.K.: I see.
PHLIP: You know, it's the first time I've ever seen it happen.
T.K.: What's that?
PHILIP: I'm just sayin', if I were in the eighth grade, and I were doing a project like this, I'd totally need a pad of paper, or since it's been a few years since I was your age, a voice recorder.
T.K.: Oh, yeah. I've got a photographic memory, actually.
PHILIP: Interesting. So, now that I've told you all about my crazy parents, let's move on to Titan, shall we?
T.K.: In a minute. First, I want to know about your children.
PHILIP: Oh, I don't have any.
T.K.: None at all?
Philip shook his head.
PHILIP: Nope. I thought I did, once or twice, but neither of them turned out to actually be mine.
T.K.: Interesting. I could've sworn I read somewhere that you had a kid.
PHILIP: Well, I'm afraid whoever you heard that from has the wrong information.
T.K.: Really? What about your son Tyler?
Philip did a double take.
PHILIP: How do you know that name?
T.K.: I'm right, aren't I? You had a son named Tyler.
PHILIP: Who told you about that?
T.K.: My mother.
PHILIP: Your mother? You...you mean...?
T.K.: Yep. My name is T.K., short for Tyler Kiriakis.

KORYDALLOS PRISON – PIRAEUS, GREECE
On the flight, André had gotten into the uniform of prison guard. In addition to the uniform, he had put on a hat and sunglasses. He walked through the halls, carrying a covered tray. A guard stopped him halfway down the hall.
GUARD: Αξιωματικός, πού πας (Officer, where are you going?)
ANDRE: Λαμβάνοντας Κρατούμενος 24601 ημερήσιου σιτηρεσίου του. (Taking Prisoner 24601 his daily rations.)
GUARD: Δείξε μου. (Show me).
André lifted the lid. Some spray came out of the tray, and the guard became unconscious. André covered the tray, and walked on.

[heroicmuse]

I'm glad TK told Philip who he is! I hope that Philip takes it well.

Good job on the Greek translations. Deimos had better watch out.

Oy what a mess. The twins don't realize that Jade is actually telling the truth. This will be interesting.

Great chapter André DiMera.

[Kpatch]

Okay, I've decided Jade's really a dum-dum. She just let her kidnappers know she's of no value to them. She has no survival instincts.

Nice job with the Greek and translation!

I can't wait for Philip's reaction. Did he truly forget he had a child?

[fluffysmom]

Luckily for Jade they don't seem to believe her.

I wonder what Philip is going to say and do next.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 144

KORYDALLOS PRISON – PIRAEUS, GREECE
André walked down the halls until he came to a final door at the end of a hall. It was marked, in dreary lettering, 24601. André smirked and pressed a button on his vest. All of the security cameras in the hallway went out. He opened the door. Upon entering the dingy cell, he spotted his prey. Deimos Kiriakis was, at one point in his life, a good looking man. However, spending nearly a decade in prison had hardened his features. His once jet black hair was showing signs of grey. He had a five o'clock shadow that was a similar color. André pressed a button on his vest again, and the camera in the room went out, as well.
DEIMOS: Απλά αφήστε το στο πάτωμα. Θα πάρω σε αυτό τελικά. (Just leave it on the floor. I'll get to it eventually.)
ANDRE: There's no need for Greek, Deimos. I know that you know English.
Deimos' dark eyes gazed up at André.
DEIMOS: English? It's been years since I last heard it.
André took off his cap and sunglasses.
ANDRE: I figured as such.
DEIMOS: Who the hell are you? You don't look like the usual φύλακες (guards) in here.
ANDRE: No, I dare say I'm not. And as for who I am...well, I think you already know. I got your message, by the way. If it weren't for the fact that that's my father you're talking about, I might have found it almost amusing.
DEIMOS: Your father? What are you talking about?
ANDRE: Oh, my dear Deimos, you have no idea what you've just walked into.
DEIMOS: Look, pal, I don't know who the hell you think you are, but you should know, I'm in here for jewel smuggling and murder.
ANDRE: Oh, and that is so adorable. You killed your wife and sold a few illegal blood diamonds. How sweet. Try being the head of a criminal organization and shipping an entire town off to the tropics without their knowledge and keeping them there for the better part of six months, and then talk to me.
DEIMOS: Whoa. You are one sick man.
ANDRE: Thank you. Now, I'm here to give you a warning, Deimos. Whoever it is that you've got pestering me, call them off. If you think I'm bad now, you do not want to see me annoyed.
DEIMOS: First of all, I have no idea what you're talking about. I haven't had access to a phone in nearly a decade. And secondly, even if I did, who do you think you are to just come in here and tell me what to do? I am Δείμος Κυριακής (Deimos Kiriakis). You don't give me orders.
André shook his head. Before Deimos realized it, he was up against the wall of his cell, the blade of a carving knife up against his neck, just barely touching it, and André's mouth very close to his ear.
ANDRE (whispering): Oh, Deimos Kiriakis. You are a very naughty boy, aren't you?

[heroicmuse]

YES! This is what I was waiting for. Deimos has met his match in Andre, though I am wondering if someone is spoofing the number.

Great chapter André DiMera!

[Kpatch]

Great description of Deimos. It seems like he honestly doesn't know what Andre is talking about. Andre may have been led on a wild goose chase. I wonder if someone wanted him out of Salem for a while.

[mae00]

That's what I'm wondering too Kpatch.

Great chapter André DiMera! I knew you wouldn't disappoint on this confrontation!

[fluffysmom]

I wonder if someone else is really behind the messages Andre has been receiving.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 145

TEEN CENTER
Claire, Chase and Noelle had met at the teen center next to the Slicer to run lines for the upcoming performance of The Crucible. They were coming to the end of a scene.
CLAIRE: It is her dearest hope, I know it. There be a thousand names; why does she call mine? There be a certain danger in calling such a name. I am no Goody Good that sleeps in ditches, nor Osburn, drunk and half-witted. She’d dare not call out such a farmer’s wife but there be monstrous profit in it. She thinks to take my place, John.
Noelle clapped.
NOELLE: Very nice. Now, it's my turn.
CLAIRE: I'll be back in a minute.
Claire and Chase kissed, then Claire walked into the back room.
CHASE: So, what scene did you want to do?
NOELLE: How about our first scene together?
CHASE: Okay.

TITAN
Philip pressed a button on his desk.
PHILIP: Marie, cancel all of my appointments for this afternoon.
MARIE (over coms): Yes, sir.
Philip took a deep breath.
T.K.: I can imagine it's difficult to take in.
PHILIP: Yeah, that's one way of putting it. So...you're my son, then.
T.K.: Yep. That's what my mother tells me.
PHILIP: Your mother, of course. How is Mimi?
T.K.: Mimi?
PHILIP: Yeah. Your mom, Mimi Lockhart. I mean, I guess I'll see her in a few weeks, what with the reunion coming up and all, but still.
T.K.: Mimi isn't my mother.
PHILIP: Well, Ty, whether you know it or not, she's your biological mother.
T.K.: Oh, I see. My mother never told me that.
PHILIP: So, if Mimi isn't taking care of you, who's your step-mother?
T.K.: Her name is Lauren.
PHILIP: Lauren?! Man, I haven't heard that name in years. How did you find out?
T.K.: My mom told me around Thanksgiving last year. And, I wanted to come to Salem and meet you, and she sent me out here. She never told me that she wasn't actually my mother, though.
PHILIP: We have a lot to talk about. And my office isn't exactly the place for it. Come on, let's go for a walk. I have a feeling that we're both going to be learning a lot over the coming weeks.
T.K.: Okay. I'm looking forward to it.
Philip and T.K. got their coats, and then walked out of the office.

KORYDALLOS PRISON – PIRAEUS, GREECE
DEIMOS: You can't do this to me. This is against the rules.
ANDRE: You're in prison, fool. There are no rules. Besides, don't you realize, I'm not actually a guard?
André chuckled.
ANDRE: Oh, look at the poor man. You've run out of options, Deimos. Now, if you have any hope of seeing the outside of this cell again, you'll do as I say. Stop harrassing me before I have to do something unpleasent.
DEIMOS: All right. All right. Whatever you say, man.
André backed off of him, tucked the knife into his belt, and put his hat and sunglasses back on.
ANDRE: Lovely to meet you, Deimos Kiriakis.
André took the lid off of the tray he had carried in. A cloud of spray covered Deimos, who was soon unconscious. André covered the tray, then walked out. He pressed a button on his vest twice. As he left, all of the security cameras came back on.

[heroicmuse]

Classic Andre! Though I do have to wonder if Deimos is really behind the calls.

I'm glad Philip and TK are bonding. I'm not sure who Lauren is.

I don't trust Noelle alone with Chase.

Great chapter André DiMera.

[André DiMera]

heroicmuse - Lauren was Shawn and Mimi's surrogate, because Mimi couldn't have children. E.J. then switched the eggs, and Philip was Tyler's father. Lauren was supposed to terminate the pregnancy, but was paid big bucks by Bonnie Lockhart to keep it. She later abandoned the baby after it was born.

[mae00]

Whew! Thanks for the Lauren refresher Andre. I couldn't remember who she was either.

Great chapter with a lot of movement. I still think that Noelle is up to something.

[Kpatch]

I seem to remember Lauren died after a fall down the stairwell in the hospital.

I'm eager to hear more of Philip and TK's convo.

[fluffysmom]

I wonder if Philip will decide to get a DNA test just to be sure. Although a DNA test in Salem is often wrong.