The Melaswen Paradox (Read 297,054 times)

[André DiMera]

Wednesday - 6/14

SALEM PIER
A short time later, the cruise came to an end. All the students got off the boat and met up with their parents, or whoever else was picking them up. Sydney, Silver and Neveah walked over to Silver’s mom, Tara.
TARA: Hey, girls! How was the dance?
NEVEAH: Pretty good, for the most part.
TARA: Why “for the most part”?
SILVER: Mom, I don’t feel good. Like, I really don’t feel good.
TARA: Oh, honey. Come here.
Tara wrapped an arm around Silver and kissed her forehead.
TARA: We’re gonna have to talk to your doctor about getting you something for motion sickness.
Silver nodded.
SYDNEY: I called my stepdad, he said he’d take me and Neveah home so Silver could get home sooner.
TARA: Thanks, Sydney. And thank you both for looking after her.
NEVEAH: Of course.
Neveah put a hand on Silver’s shoulder.
NEVEAH: Bye, babe. Hope you feel better.
SILVER: Thanks. I’ll text you tomorrow.
NEVEAH: Sounds good.
Neveah kissed Silver on the cheek.
TARA: Have a good night, girls. Drive safe.
SYDNEY: We will.
NEVEAH: You too.
TARA: Come one, honey. Let’s get you home.
Tara and Silver walked away. A moment later, Lucas showed up to take Neveah and Sydney home.

DIMERA MANSION
E.J. returned home and went downstairs to Rolf’s lab. André, Kristen and Megan were waiting for him.
E.J.: Well, I must say, this is quite the welcoming committee.
ANDRE: Elvis, welcome back.
E.J.: Yes. Lovely to see you again, André. Kristen.
KRISTEN: You too, brother.
E.J.: And…I’m sorry, I don’t believe I’ve had the pleasure.
ANDRE: Allow me to introduce your eldest sister, Megan Hathaway.
E.J. blinked furiously.
E.J.: Megan. It is an honour. Father spoke of you most highly.
MEGAN: I’m sure he did. I thought the world of him, as well.
E.J.: Forgive me, I rather assumed you were-
MEGAN: Dead, yes, I know. Elvis, is it?
E.J.: Yes. Or E.J., if you like. Whichever you prefer.
MEGAN: Well, Elvis, you of all people should know that DiMeras never truly die.
ANDRE: Just as you and I inherited certain gifts from Stefano, so did dear Megan. Among those, the classic DiMera ability to avoid death.
E.J.: Well, quite.
KRISTEN: Funny how you weren’t surprised to see me alive, Elvis. I’m almost insulted.
E.J.: No need for that, dear sister. I wasn’t surprised because I knew that you weren’t truly dead. André clued me in on that. So, I assume this is why I was summoned here for dinner?
ANDRE: For the most part. Tonight is more of a prelude, if you will. A starter course before the main meal comes in a few days.
E.J.: What do you mean?
ANDRE: Early next week, we’re going to have a family reunion. To celebrate the return of Stefano’s eldest and favourite daughters. To celebrate their return to proper society. And I advise all of you, attendance is not optional.

[tghca]

Kristen and Megan both reveal themselves to the whole town...it is bound to happen but if it does, I wonder if Megan won't try to get to Bo somehow?

Or I wonder if Sydney will at least try to get closer to her father EJ? I mean I get being close to your stepfather Lucas but EJ is your father too

[heroicmuse]

This Dimera family reunion is interesting so far. I wonder what other surprises Andre has up his sleeve for this non-optional event.

I hope Silver doesn't have anything worse than seasickness.

Great chapter André DiMera.

[mae00]

Well this can't be good at all. I wonder what Andre has going that he wants all of the Dimeras there for.

It sucks that Silver got sick on the boat. I hope it was just sea sickness and nothing else.

[Kpatch]

I'm nervous about Andre's plans.

[André DiMera]

Thursday - 6/15

SAMI & LUCAS’ APARTMENT
Sami was woken up early by a noise coming from down the hall. Not wanting to wake Lucas up, she quietly put on her robe and walked down the hall to check it out. The bathroom door was slightly ajar, and she gently pushed it open to find Sydney leaning up against the toilet and holding her hair back with one hand.
SAMI: Oh my god! Sydney, what’s going on?
Sydney gulped.
SYDNEY: I don’t feel well.
Sami knelt down by Sydney.
SAMI: Baby, what’s wrong?
SYDNEY: I woke up a little bit ago and my stomach hurt really bad. I tried going to the bathroom, but it didn’t help. Then I started throwing up and…
Sydney took a deep breath.
SYDNEY: I’ve felt really bad since then.
SAMI: Oh, sweetheart.
Sami felt Sydney’s forehead with the back of her hand.
SAMI: Oh, you’re really warm! Baby, throw some clothes and shoes on. I’m taking you to get checked out.
SYDNEY: Okay.
Sydney slowly got up. Sami quickly cleaned the bathroom, and a few minutes later, she and Sydney had both put on some clothes and were getting ready to leave. Sami grabbed a bowl from the kitchen and handed it to her.
SAMI: Here, bring this just in case.
Sydney nodded, then she and Sami left.

BRADY PUB
Claire had come in early to talk to Max.
MAX: Are you sure you’re ready to come back?
CLAIRE: Uncle Max, I’m fine. Besides, I’m right-handed anyway, so it’s not like I used my left all that much, anyway.
MAX: Okay, if you’re sure.
CLAIRE: I am. Thanks for being so concerned about me, though. I really appreciate it.
MAX: Of course. You’re one of my best employees, and my favorite great-niece, as well.
CLAIRE: Only great-niece.
MAX: That’s why you’re my favorite. Anyway, I’ll have you on the register today, you should be able to do that with just your right hand.
CLAIRE: Sounds good. Thanks, Uncle Max.
MAX: No problem. I’m glad to have you back.
CLAIRE: I’m glad to be back!

HOPE & AIDEN’S HOUSE
Hope and Aiden were getting ready for their day.
HOPE: Well, this has been quite the week.
AIDEN: That it has. Quite a couple of weeks.
Hope nodded. Aiden took a deep breath.
HOPE: Something on your mind, Mr. Jennings?
AIDEN: There is, as it happens. I’ve been thinking about how to approach the subject for a bit, but I suppose the best way is to come right out and ask.
HOPE: Ask what?
AIDEN: Hope, I’m happy for you and the kids that Bo is alive, and I don’t want to seem unfair, but after two weeks, I’ve gotta know…where does this leave us?
HOPE: That’s not an unfair question at all. I’ve been wondering about that for a little bit, myself.
AIDEN: And, what are you thinking?

SALEM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Kayla was about to start her shift, but came a few minutes early to check in on Joey. She sat by his bedside and held his hand.
KAYLA: I’m so glad you’re okay, baby.
JOEY: Me too. Or, at least I will be. I just wish I could remember how and why I ended up in the hospital.
KAYLA: I know. I know it must be frustrating. Where’s Alanis?
JOEY: She got discharged yesterday, so she went home to get some sleep. She wanted to stay, but she looked totally exhausted, so I convinced her that I’d be okay if she went and got some sleep for a few hours. I’m sure she’ll be back once she’s up.
KAYLA: She was so worried about you.
JOEY: I know. And I appreciate it. I’m gonna be okay, though.
KAYLA: I know you will. Now, I need to get to work. I’ll check in with you later.
JOEY: All right. Thanks for coming, Mom. I love you.
KAYLA: I love you, too, baby.
Kayla kissed Joey’s forehead, then left the room.

A little while later, Sami and Sydney sat in one of the rooms. Noelle was doing her clinic hours that morning, and was examining Sydney.
NOELLE: So, when did these symptoms start?
SYDNEY: A couple hours ago. I woke up around 4:30 with a really bad stomach ache. I started throwing up a little after that, then my Mom found me.
NOELLE: Gotcha. So, aside from vomiting, stomach pain and fever, have you had any other symptoms?
SYDNEY: I did go to the bathroom and it was watery.
Noelle nodded and typed something into her tablet.
SYDNEY: And even though I have a fever, I feel cold.
SAMI: She’s been shivering since I found her.
NOELLE: All right. Have you eaten anything out of the ordinary lately?
Sydney shook her head.
SYDNEY: I don’t think so. Oh, wait. I did have some shrimp last night. I’m the only one in the family who likes it, aside from my Grandma Marlena.
NOELLE: Okay. Have you traveled anywhere recently?
SYDNEY: Nope. Unless you count a cruise around Salem Bay. Last night was Salem High’s Last Blast Dance, and it was held on a boat.
NOELLE: Yeah, that’s not exactly what I would count as traveling, but that is good information to know.
After typing one more thing in, Noelle set her tablet down.
NOELLE: Okay, I think I have a pretty good idea of what’s going on, but just so we can be 100% certain, I’m going to order a test. I’d like you to go down to the lab so they can collect a stool sample.
SYDNEY: Okay.
SAMI: Well, what do you think it is?
NOELLE: I can’t say for certain until after the test-
SAMI: But you said you have a pretty good idea. So, if you have a pretty good idea, what is it?
SYDNEY (quietly): Mom…
NOELLE: I was getting to that. As I was saying, I can’t say for certain until after the test, which I’m going to mark as important so we can get Sydney here some meds for so she’s not in any major discomfort for much longer, but I think it’s likely food poisoning.

[Kpatch]

I'm glad Aiden broached the subject. It needs to be discussed, but I get the feeling that Hope is committed to Aiden and isn't going anywhere.

[heroicmuse]

I thought it might be something like this since Silver also got sick. I'm glad Sami took Sydney to the doctor and is calm for Sami lol

I want to hear Hope's answer to that too.

I hope Joey gets his memory back soon.

Glad Claire is back to work.

Great chapter André DiMera

[tghca]

Sydney has food poisoning most likely

But as far as Hope, she can think she's committed to Aiden but can we all be honest here for a second? Bo is the father of Hope's children, her first love, decades of being in love and or married and they share grandchildren but also a whole history. If Hope is really honest with herself, she on some level still loves Bo. I mean why not get back together with him and reunite your family?

Because the second Bo moves on with a new woman in his life, then Hope can't get jealous

So Claire is working at the Pub again? What happened to her job at Titan working for her Great Uncle Philip in Titan's music division

[mae00]

Sounds like the boat had some bad food on board. The hospital might want to get ready for an influx of patients if that's the case.

Glad Claire is up to returning to work.

Thank you Aiden for asking the million dollar question here!!! I've been wondering about that myself.

[André DiMera]

Jun 15, 2023 9:44:42 GMT -5 tghca said:

So Claire is working at the Pub again? What happened to her job at Titan working for her Great Uncle Philip in Titan's music division

She never stopped. The thing with Titan Music was kind of freelance to begin with. Philip gave her the chance to write and record enough songs for an album. And she’s still able to write and record more songs, but that’s more something she does in in her spare time, and doesn’t really make her a lot of money yet. And with college and renting a loft apartment, Claire has kept her job at the Brady Pub, where she’s now basically assistant manager, under Max and Chelsea. That’s her main job until her music career takes off.

[André DiMera]

Friday - 6/16

SALEM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
SAMI: Food poisoning?! How exactly did Sydney get food poisoning?!
NOELLE: Well, based on what we know Sydney’s eaten, if she does indeed have food poisoning, my guess would be improperly cooked shellfish.
SAMI: Improperly cooked shellfish?! All right, then! I’m gonna call the school and find out who the caterer for that dance was! This is-
Sydney gulped.
SYDNEY: Mom, I need a bathroom, now!
NOELLE: Down the hall and to the left.
Sydney ran out of the room, with Sami close behind.

HOPE & AIDEN’S HOUSE
Hope sighed.
HOPE: That’s an excellent question. To be honest, I’m still not sure what I’m thinking. I’m still attempting to process all of this.
AIDEN: That’s understandable. I can’t even begin to imagine what this must be like, or how I’d react if I found out one day that Meredith was alive again.
Hope nodded.
HOPE: So you understand where I’m coming from?
AIDEN: To a point, yes. You and Bo have had decades together, you have children.
HOPE: Yes. All that is true. But it’s also true that I love you. I love our life together. Aiden, when I lost Bo, I never thought I would love anyone again, but you showed me that I could. And I don’t want to lose you.
AIDEN: I don’t want that, either. But, by all accounts, you and Bo had this amazing relationship that transcended everything.
HOPE: And you and I have the same type of relationship. Or at the very least, a similar one. I mean, think of all the people who’ve tried to split us up. Stefano, André…
AIDEN: Princess Gina.
HOPE: Exactly. And every time, it’s made us stronger. I don’t know what the future will hold, but I do know that I love you, and I want to go on loving you.
AIDEN: I want that, too.
Aiden and Hope kissed.
AIDEN: There is just one issue. Well, one major one.
HOPE: Right. What does Bo being alive mean for our marriage? In the legal sense, at least.
AIDEN: Exactly. It sounds like we’re both agreed that we don’t want this to end, but I’ll need to look into what this means legally. Since his return, I’ve occasionally consulted with Don Craig, I think I’ll ask him his opinion on all this.
HOPE: That’s a good idea.
Hope put her hands on Aiden’s shoulders.
AIDEN: No matter what happens, we’ll face this together.
HOPE: Together.

SALEM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
A short time later, Sami had taken Sydney down to the lab for tests. They had gone back up to the room they were in earlier. Benny sat at her computer and looked over the results, then printed them out. There was a knock at the door.
BENNY: Come on in.
Noelle walked in.
NOELLE: Hi. You said you had the results of Sydney DiMera’s stool sample?
BENNY: I do.
NOELLE: Great. Thanks for putting a rush on them.
BENNY: No problem. Here you are.
Benny handed the file to Noelle. She opened it and read.
NOELLE: Well, that’s exactly what I figured it would be. Food poisoning brought on by improperly cooked shellfish.
Benny nodded.
BENNY: Yep. I hope you guys up in the clinic are prepared. You’re probably gonna be seeing a lot of sick teenagers today.

[tghca]

So Sydney was food poisoned and a lot of teens at that Last Blast Dance probably were too

Sami is just being typical Sami but I guess I can understand why especially when her daughter is sick but don't you think EJ should be here for this? I mean Sydney is his daughter too like someone should have notified him about his daughter being sick.

Bo being alive does complicate a lot of things especially since he never really divorced Hope either so 🤷 technical sense it means Hope is a bigamist because she's married to both men

[heroicmuse]

Yes, there's going to be am epidemic of sick kids now. And Sami might not be the only one on the warpath when they find out why.

What I want to know is whether someone purposely poisoned a bunch of people.

I'm glad Hope and Aiden talked. It's understandable Hope feels conflicted but I'm glad she's committed to Aiden.

Great chapter André DiMera. Will there be previews?

[Kpatch]

I'm so happy Hope and Aiden are on the same page.