The Melaswen Paradox (Read 329,488 times)

[heroicmuse]

Omg the Julie/David scene was perfect. I can't wait to see how their relationship develops once David moves in.

Quick thinking TK! But Philip is likely not going to let this go.

Great chapter André DiMera!

[fluffysmom]

Philip needs to do some research on TK and Lauren rather than take things at face value.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 170

MARQUETTE GENERAL HOSPITAL – MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN
Scotty sat in the chair next to David's bed. Doug and Julie had gone to get something to eat.
DAVID: You know, you could've gone with your grandparents, Scott.
SCOTTY: I know. But, it's been so long since it's just been you and me. Plus, I want to hear what the doctor's gonna say when he comes in.
DAVID: Makes sense.
SCOTTY: I'm glad you decided to come to Salem with us.
DAVID: I know. Since it means I get to spend more time with my boy, I am, too.
SCOTTY: Plus, you'll get to spend more time with grandma and grandpa.
David rolled his eyes.
DAVID: Scott...I love you, dude. And I love that you have such a great relationship with your grandmother. I really do. I think that's wonderful. The thing is, I don't have a great relationship with her.
SCOTTY: Why not? I mean, for years, I could never figure out why you and grandma don't get along.
DAVID: Dude, you saw what she was like the other day when you guys got here. Don't get me wrong, I love my mother, we've just never seen eye to eye on much. And that's okay. Not everyone has a great relationship with their parents. It happens. But, there is one thing that she and I do agree on.
SCOTTY: What's that?
DAVID: That you're the best thing that happened to me.
Scotty took David's hand. Moments later, a young man walked into the room.
DAVID: Dr. Kessel.
Dr. Kessel was around Scotty's age, with sandy blonde hair.
KESSEL: Good afternoon, David. How are you doing?
DAVID: I'll be better once my freakin' leg is healed, but I'm doing okay. This is my son, Scott.
Scotty stood up and shook Dr. Kessel's hand.
SCOTTY: Dr. Scott Banning. Nice to meet you.
KESSEL: Dr. Adrian Kessel. Nice to meet you, too.
Dr. Kessel looked at his chart.
KESSEL: So, David, how is the pain? Are you in any discomfort?
DAVID: It's manageable. Very minor. Probably just from laying in this bed all day.
KESSEL: Very good. I see the cuts have mostly healed. Just need to take a look at your stitches.
David pulled up one side of his hospital gown. Dr. Kessel looked at the stitches up David's left side. He nodded and wrote something down on the pad.
KESSEL: All right. Now, before I can discharge you, I need to know if you've found someone who you can stay with, or who can stay with you.
DAVID: That's why Scott's here, actually. I'm going to stay with him and my parents in a town called Salem.
KESSEL: Salem? I'm not familiar with it.
SCOTTY: It's about an hour or so outside of Chicago.
KESSEL: I see. All right, well, everything looks to be in good enough shape. So I will begin the process of releasing you.
DAVID: Thanks, doc.
KESSEL: No problem. I will have some forms for you to fill out, so I'll have one of the nurses bring them to you shortly.
DAVID: Sounds good.
Dr. Kessel shook hands with Scotty and David.
KESSEL: Nice meeting you.
SCOTTY: You too.
The doctor walked out.
DAVID: Thank goodness. I can't wait to get out of here.

[heroicmuse]

I'm glad David is going to be released from the hospital. I also really liked the conversation he had with Scotty.

This is going to be interesting. I wonder if Scotty is going to end up in the middle between David and Julie.

Great chapter André DiMera!

[mae00]

I'm glad Scotty and David got some one on one time. And I'm really glad that David is supportive of Scotty's relationship with Julie regardless of his relationship with her.

[Kpatch]

I wonder if Dr. Kessel has any ties to Salem, even if he said he never heard of it. I thought everyone knew about Salem. LOL. It's good to see Scotty and David have a good relationship.

[fluffysmom]

I liked David and Scotty's conversation.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 171

MARQUETTE GENERAL HOSPITAL – MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN
Soon, the forms had been filled out, and David could be officially released. Scotty was helping him get back into his normal clothes. There was a curtain in front of the bed. Doug and Julie were on the other side of it.
JULIE: Are you sure you have everything you need?
DAVID: Yes, mother.
JULIE: You have enough clothes? Enough things from your apartment up here?
DAVID: Everything I need is in the bag that Scott packed. And if I need more clothes, I'm sure that I can buy some in Salem.
JULIE: All right, just double checking. And all the forms are filled out?
David rolled his eyes.
SCOTTY: It's all right, grandma. I made sure dad has everything he needs.
JULIE: Well, that's good, dear. I'm sure whatever you've packed will be just fine.
DOUG: Well, my dear, I think we should go get the car so it'll be ready for when David and Scotty get downstairs.
JULIE: That sounds like a fine idea. We'll see you two in a minute.
Doug and Julie walked out.
DAVID: So, how is Salem this time of year?
SCOTTY: A bit chilly, but not bad. At least you'll be able to see Billie and Chelsea, whom you both met at the wedding. As well as some other people.
DAVID: Like?
SCOTTY: Oh, I'm sure there'll be other people in Salem you know. You'll see in a day or two.

SALEM COUNTY JAIL
Deimos sat in his cell, staring into space. The cell door opened. Erebus was walked in.
GUARD: Looks like you've got yourself a new cellmate.
EREBUS: Oh, goody.
The guard walked out and closed the cell door behind him.
EREBUS: So, what are you in for?
DEIMOS: I killed my wife and tried to smuggle illegal blood diamonds into Greece.
EREBUS: Fascinating.
DEIMOS: Well, I won't be in here much longer.
EREBUS: Yeah? Me either.
DEIMOS: Oh really? What are you in for?
EREBUS: Kidnapping, assault. The authorities will tell you it's for conspiracy to murder, but that's not entirely the truth. I'm in here for trying to be a good son. I tried to avenge my parents.
DEIMOS: Kidnapping, assault and possible conspiracy to murder?
Deimos chuckled.
DEIMOS: That's cute.
EREBUS: I was trying to avenge my father. My mother as well, but mostly my father.
DEIMOS: Why?
EREBUS: He was killed by...by a very bad man. But anyway, you don't want to hear my whole life story. What makes you think you won't be here for long?
DEIMOS: Let's just say I have friends in high places. You?
EREBUS: The charges against my sister and I will never hold. Plus, even if they did, I'd find a way out of here.
DEIMOS: You think you can sneak past the guards?
EREBUS: My sister masqueraded as a high school teacher for a few months while I pretended to be a mental patient. Before that, we both masqueraded as pirates for years. Getting out of this place'll be a piece of cake. And once I'm out, I can finally get my revenge on John Black.

[heroicmuse]

Uh oh. Deimos and Erebus together can't be good.

Glad David is going home. Seems this is just the start of problems between him and Julie.

Great chapter André DiMera. Will there be previews?

[mae00]

Deimos & Erebus? Uh oh! Salem may really never be the same again if these two team up.

By Scotty not telling David who else is in Salem, I have a feeling that Scotty is hoping to surprise David. I just have this nagging feeling that it may not be a good surprise like Scotty is thinking.

[Kpatch]

Love it that deimos and erebus are cellmates.

Great hospital checkout scene.

[fluffysmom]

Deimos and Erebus as cellmates will be very interesting.

It looks like David and Julie are going to continue butting heads.

Will there be previews André DiMera?

[André DiMera]

Thanks for reading and commenting, everyone! I'm glad you're all enjoying David's return!

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Next week...

Two people on trial for kidnapping.
EREBUS: I'm going to get my revenge on John Black...

But what will the verdict be?
NYX: Where is he?

Plus, later this week, the kids get ready for the spring play.
CLAIRE: She better not try anything.
CIARA: If she does, there'll be more than one person looking for her.

And David returns to Salem.
DAVID: Oh my...

All this and more next week on THE MELASWEN PARADOX!

[heroicmuse]

It sounds like we have some scheming going on this spring! LOL I think Claire and Ciara are probably keeping their eye on Noelle. I'm wondering what's going to happen with Erebus and Nyx's trial, and can't wait for more of David's story!

Thanks for the previews André DiMera.

[fluffysmom]

I hope the play goes off without any big issues.

David's return is going to be interesting.

I wonder what the verdict will be.

Thanks André DiMera.