The Melaswen Paradox (Read 329,495 times)

[fluffysmom]

It's going to be an interesting week. Looking forward to seeing Julie and David. Thanks for the previews André DiMera.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 167

SALEM COUNTY JAIL
DEIMOS: You say you got me a shortened sentence. I originally had eleven months. What have you got for me?
VICTOR: Four months.
DEIMOS: What?
VICTOR: You'll be out by the end of July.
DEIMOS: You can do that?
VICTOR: I can do much more than that. All you have to do is be willing to accept my offer of help. So, what do you think? Are you ready for a second chance?
DEIMOS: Sure. Let's see how this goes.
Victor and Deimos shook hands.
GUARD: No touching.
Victor stood up and looked at the guard.
GUARD: Mr. Kiriakis...I didn't realize it was you. My apologies.
Victor sat back down.
DEIMOS: Wow.
VICTOR: The Κυριακής name carries a lot of weight in Salem, and elsewhere around the world. Let us hope that you're a fast learner.

SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOT: OUTSIDE THE KIRIAKIS MANSION/SALEM INN
T.K.: What are you doing in Salem?
JAN: It was time for my high school reunion. Besides, I would have to show up eventually, if I want to get Shawn back.
T.K.: But what if they see you?
JAN: They've already seen me. Again, high school reunion.
T.K.: You know what I mean. What if they see us together and figure out that we're...ya know, together?
JAN: No one is going to figure out that we're working together on this.
T.K.: I still don't see how this is supposed to benefit both of us.
JAN: Oh, come on, kid. Think! Philip's a nice enough guy. With any luck, seeing you two together will make Belle nostalgic for the old days. She and Shawn will break up, again. You'll get a real family, and I'll get my Shawn back. We both win.
T.K.: This had better work.
JAN: It will. Trust me.
Jan and T.K. both hung up.

MARQUETTE GENERAL HOSPITAL – MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN
By the time Julie, Scotty and Doug had gotten to the right town the previous night, visiting hours had closed. So, the next day they went to the hospital. They were now on their way to the room.
JULIE: 236, 238, 240, honestly, is it always the last room in the hallway?
DOUG: It's good to walk. It's exercise. I'd thought you'd like to get a good walk in, especially after that long car ride yesterday.
Scotty stopped in front of a door.
SCOTTY: I think this is the one we're looking for, grandma. 244.
JULIE: Thank you, dear.
Scotty walked in. David was lying on a bed. He had a few cuts and bruises, and his right leg was in a sling. When the door opened, he looked up.
DAVID: Scott.
SCOTTY: Hey, dad.
Scotty took a seat next to David's bed.
DAVID: How are you?
SCOTTY: Pretty good, thanks. So, what have the doctor's said?
DAVID: Well, I busted my freakin' leg in two places, thanks to the genius who decided to just zoom out of the intersection before the light changed, and...
Julie and Doug walked in.
JULIE: Oh my.
David looked up.
JULIE: David.
DAVID: Mother.

[heroicmuse]

OMG this is such great drama! I can't wait to see how things go between Julie and David! Amazing cliffhanger!!!

Jan, I don't think your plan will work. Nice try though.

LOL at the guard breaking the rules for Victor. I don't think Deimos knows what he's gotten himself into.

Great chapter André DiMera!

[mae00]

Just got caught up. Great chapters André DiMera!

Oh TK. You have so so much to learn. Jan's plans are off the wall and rarely work the way she thinks they will.

Can't wait to see the interaction between David and Julie.

[Kpatch]

Jan is so desperate. I don't think her plan is a good one because it depends on Philip and Belle falling back in love. It's too complex.

I could feel the tension between David and Julie already! Glad he's not dead though.

[gapeach]

One problem with Jas plan that I can think of is Mimi, not Belle, is TJ's biological mother.

[fluffysmom]

Getting involved in one of Jan's schemes is never a good idea.

I'm looking forward to more of David and Julie's reunion.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 168

KIRIAKIS MANSION
Philip had come home from having lunch with his friends, and had found T.K. waiting for him.
PHILIP: Had I known you were coming, I would've let you know I wouldn't be home until now.
T.K.: That's okay. I don't mind waiting.
PHILIP: I'm glad you stopped by, actually. I had a question for you.
T.K.: Okay. What's up?
PHILIP: I'm assuming you've talked to Lauren, your mother, on the phone.
T.K.: I have, yeah.
PHILIP: How is she?
T.K.: She's fine.
PHILIP: You know, it's the weirdest thing. I've tried calling her a bunch of times over the last few weeks, ever since I found out you were my son, but every number I call's been disconnected.
T.K.: Huh. Weird.
PHILIP: That's what I thought, too. Did she change her number, or something?

MARQUETTE GENERAL HOSPITAL – MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN
JULIE: Hello, darling.
Julie walked over to David's bedside and gave him a hug. David winced.
DAVID: Ah! Ow!
JULIE: Sorry, sorry.
DAVID: I just had stitches put in there!
JULIE: Well, how exactly am I supposed to know where you did or didn't get stitches? I just got here, and the hospital didn't call me, they called Scotty.
DAVID: They're mostly on that side. And on my leg.
JULIE: David, I am so glad that you weren't hurt worse than you were. But, I just have to ask you something. Are you crazy?
DAVID: Oh, god. Here we go...
JULIE: Riding a motorcycle at your age?
DAVID: Mother, it wasn't my fault. If that lady had watched where she was going, this wouldn't have happened.
JULIE: Please tell me you were at least wearing your helmet.
DAVID: Of course I was wearing a helmet, mother. I'm not stupid. I always wear a helmet when I'm riding.
JULIE: You shouldn't be riding at all!
DAVID: And why not?
JULIE: Why not? This, this is why not! Do you realize how serious this could have been?
David rolled his eyes.
DAVID: Mother, I'm in the hospital with a leg broken in two places, five broken ribs and stitches in my upper left side. I think I understand how serious this is.
DOUG: Look, I think the important thing here is that David is alive, and with time, is going to get better.
SCOTTY: Exactly.
DAVID: Thank you, Doug.
DOUG: So, as we came in, I heard you telling Scotty what the doctors said, but I don't believe you got the chance to finish before we did. So, besides a broken leg, what else have the doctors said?
DAVID: Well, aside from what I've already told you guys, there's not much else. Like I said, I broke a few ribs and had a bunch of cuts and bruises, hence the stitches up my left side.
JULIE: Well, you're lucky it wasn't worse.
DAVID: I know, mother. I am aware.
DOUG: I think we're all glad to hear that you're doing all right.
DAVID: Thank you. The doctor also said that, for at least a few weeks, until I get complete use of my leg, that I'll need someone to stay with me.
JULIE: And that, darling, is why we're here.
DAVID: What?
JULIE: You're coming back to Salem with us.

[heroicmuse]

Oh Julie... lol. This is not the time for a lecture, but she really can't help it.

I'm glad you fixed that nonsense about David not wearing a helmet! Your version of David has a lot more sense (and is alive which is great!)

Uh oh! Wonder how TK will get out of this one.

Great chapter André DiMera!

[mae00]

Wonder how TK is going to get out of this whole phone number business.

Loved the conversation between David and Julie. It is such a realistic conversation between those who love to ride and those who can only see the dangers in it. I hate how everyone says that wearing a helmet is a guarantee that you won't be killed on a motorcycle. My step-dad has ridden for years and knows a couple of people who died in a wreck BECAUSE of the helmet (there was swelling on the brain and they died because the helmet restricted the area that was needed to for the swelling - and yes, doctors confirmed this). Helmets and seatbelts are in the same boat. Neither one are a full prevention of death and both can cause more harm than good depending on the circumstances. Sorry - rant over. Not judging anyone based on their preferences but have seen both sides so can understand why some feel one way and others feel another.

[Kpatch]

Good question, Philip! Tell TK to call Lauren now so you can talk to her!

Great hospital scene and a very realistic interaction between mother and son. Great job!

[fluffysmom]

Julie and David's conversation was very realistic.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 169

KIRIAKIS MANSION
PHILIP: There's some stuff she and I really need to discuss. So, can I have her number?
T.K.: Well...actually...she lost her phone.
PHILIP: She lost her phone?
T.K.: Yeah.
PHILIP: I thought that was her you were talking to a little bit ago.
T.K.: It was. She was using a pay phone.
PHILIP: A pay phone?
T.K. nodded.
T.K.: Yeah.
PHILIP: All right. Well, when she gets a new number, let me know.
T.K.: Yeah, for sure. So, anyway, you said you and I were gonna go shoot some hoops, or something.
PHILIP: Yeah, that sounds good. Just let me get changed.
T.K.: I'll be here.
Philip went upstairs.

MARQUETTE GENERAL HOSPITAL – MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN
DAVID: You cannot be serious.
JULIE: Well, the doctors did say that you need somebody to stay with you until your leg heals.
DAVID: Yeah, to stay with me. As in up here.
JULIE: Well, Doug and I are running a bed and breakfast, and Scotty's working at the hospital. So, unless Trish or Valerie Grant are still around...
DAVID: Oh come on, mother! You know I haven't talked to Trish since the wedding! And I haven't seen Valerie since the '80s!
JULIE: Well, then it's settled.
DAVID: It most certainly is not! Look, don't get me wrong, Salem is a nice little town, but it's not my kinda place.
JULIE: And what's wrong with it?
DAVID: It's just...there's too many memories there. Not all of them good.
JULIE: Not all, but surely some of them are.
DOUG: Look, at the end of the day, it is David's decision.
DAVID: Yes, some are, admittedly.
JULIE: Then I don't see the issue. Who else is gonna come up here and take care of you?
SCOTTY: I will.
JULIE: What?
DAVID: Scott, come on...
SCOTTY: Dad, you need someone to stay with you. I can do that.
DAVID: No, I don't want you giving up your job at the hospital just to come up here.
SCOTTY: There are hospitals everywhere. We're in a hospital. I can get a job at just about any hospital around here.
DAVID: No, Scott. It's not that simple. Besides, the work you're doing with Uncle Tommy and whoever else works there is important.
SCOTTY: And you're my father. You're important, too.
JULIE: Scotty, listen to your father. You are not going to just drop your whole career to come up here.
David sighed, and rubbed his face with his hands.
DAVID: He won't have to.
SCOTTY: What?
DAVID: I have a feeling I'm gonna regret this in the long run, but...fine, I'll come to Salem with you.
JULIE: Oh, thank god. He finally sees sense!
DAVID: Temporarily.
SCOTTY: You can stay with me, if you want, Dad.
DAVID: Yeah, that's fine. But once I'm all healed up, I'm heading back up here.
SCOTTY: That's fine. I just want to make sure you're getting the best care possible.
DAVID: I know. And I appreciate that, son.
Gently, Scotty and David hugged.
JULIE: Well, I'm glad you're coming as well. David, you do know that the only reason I'm so hard on you is because I care, and because I know that you're capable of doing so much more with your life than what you've been doing.
DAVID: Yeah. I know, mother. I know.

[Kpatch]

This was great! And I loved the Trish mention. Thank you for that. It was really nice of Scotty to plan to stay in Michigan. I think he could have taken a leave of absence without quitting his job, but I'm glad David is returning to Salem. Looking forward to seeing what's next for him.

That was quick thinking on TK's part. A pay phone. LOL. Do those still exist?

[mae00]

Wow a pay phone??? those are hard to find now days. However, I don't beleive that that excuse will hold Philip over for long.


You captured Julie's pushiness perfectly Andre! Poor Doug. Trying to play peace keeper. I can only imagine Julie's reaction if David hadn't finally agreed to return to Salem.

Great chapter André DiMera!