The Melaswen Paradox (Read 329,483 times)

[André DiMera]

Chapter 172

SALEM COUNTY COURTHOUSE
It is now a few days later. A large group of people had gathered in the courthouse to see Nyx and Erebus go on trial for kidnapping Joey and Jade, as well as for assualting a detective and an ISA agent. Judge Fitzpatrick was presiding. Nyx was currently on the stand.
FITZPATRICK: Were you aware of a possible connection between the elder Mr. Johnson and your father?
NYX: I was, yes.
FITZPATRICK: Were you also aware of a possible connection between the younger Mr. Johnson and Miss Michaels?
NYX: Yes.
FITZPATRICK: How did you first become aware of this connection?
NYX: I posed as a teacher at the high school they go to.
FITZPATRICK: Please clarify, were you employed there, or were you not.
NYX: I was not.
FITZPATRICK: So, am I to understand that you were impersonating a teacher?
NYX: That is correct, yes.
FITZPATRICK: Were you aware that Miss Michaels was pregnant?
NYX: Yes.
FITZPATRICK: Were you aware of the potential consequences to her health in the event that she was harmed?
Erebus stood.
EREBUS: We didn't harm her! The most we did was tie her up-
Judge Fitzpatrick banged her gavel.
FITZPATRICK: Only the current witness will answer the question. You have already had your turn, mister.
Erebus sat down.
FITZPATRICK: I will ask again. Were you aware of the potential consequences to Miss Michaels' health in the event that she was harmed?
NYX: I was.
FITZPATRICK: Once you had Miss Michaels and the younger Mr. Johnson, what were you intentions with them?
NYX: My brother and I, whom you spoke to earlier, were planning to use the children to set a trap for Steve and Kayla Johnson.
FITZPATRICK: I see.
The judge wrote something down on a notepad.
FITZPATRICK: What was the reasoning behind you wishing to entrap the elder Mr. Johnson and his wife?
NYX: My brother and I were trying to avenge the death of our father.
FITZPATRICK: Did either Mr. or Mrs. Johnson have a hand in your father's death?
NYX: No.
FITZPATRICK: Why did you and your brother target them in trying to avenge your father's death, then?
NYX: They, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, I mean, had had previous altercations with my father.
FITZPATRICK: The altercations that were described at the beginning of this trial, is that what you're referring to?
NYX: Yes.
FITZPATRICK: I see. You may return to your seat.
Nyx got down from the stand and went to sit beside her brother.
FITZPATRICK: Will both of the defendants please rise?
Erebus and Nyx rose.
FITZPATRICK: I see no need to deliberate, as the evidence is clear for all to see. Having heard the testimonies of the defendants, the two minors who had been taken against their will, as well as the testimonies of their parents, and other respected members of the community, I have already come to my decision. On the charges of kidnapping, you both are found guilty, and will both serve a sentence of twenty years in prison.
The judge banged the gavel.
FITZPATRICK: Miss, you may sit down.
Nyx sat down. The judge turned her attention to Erebus.
FITZPATRICK: On the charge of assaulting, with a deadly weapon, a member of the Interational Security Agency, you are found guilty. You will serve an additional ten years in prison, a total of thirty years, as well as paying a fine of $25,000. You will both be moved to a secure facility downstate this evening.
The judge banged her gavel again.
FITZPATRICK: This court is dismissed.
BAILIFF: All rise.
The public rose, and watched as Judge Fitzpatrick exited the courtroom. They continued to watch as Hope and Shawn-D handcuffed Nyx and Erebus, respectively. Steve, Kayla, Joey, Jade, Marlena and John watched with particular interest as the twins were walked them out of the courthouse.

[heroicmuse]

That was almost too easy. I'm sure this is far from over and I'm wondering what the twins are planning now.

Gtrst chapter André DiMera!

[Kpatch]

Hefty sentences, but they deserved it. I wonder why they chose not to have a lawyer. A lawyer would have gotten them a lesser sentence, I think.

[mae00]

I have a feeling that the judge just played right into Erebus and Nyx's hands.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 173

ST. LUKE'S
It was after the morning prayer meeting. Father Louis was sitting in his office. There was a knock at the door.
LOUIS: Come in.
Eric opened the door and walked in.
ERIC: You wanted to see me after the prayer meeting, Father?
LOUIS: Eric, of course. Come in, come in.
Eric came in and shut the door behind him. He took the chair across the desk from Father Louis.
LOUIS: How are you doing?
ERIC: Very well, Father.
LOUIS: Are you enjoying being back at the church?
ERIC: Definitely!
LOUIS: Excellent. I'm very pleased to hear that.
ERIC: I want you to know, I've been thinking and praying over the offer that you gave to me.
LOUIS: About doing the scripture readings during mass?
Eric nodded.
ERIC: Yes. And, I would be delighted to.
LOUIS: Wonderful! When would you like to start?
ERIC: I can start any time you're ready.
LOUIS: How about this Sunday? Palm Sunday, as you know, is the beginning of Holy Week, one of the most busy weeks of the church year.
ERIC: That would be great.
LOUIS: Very good. I shall have Sister Mary Moira get the readings for Holy Week together for you.
ERIC: Thank you, Father.
Eric and Father Louis shook hands.

SALEM COUNTY JAIl
Shawn-D led Erebus back to his cell.
SHAWN-D: I'll be back for you later.
He shut the door and walked away. Deimos got up and looked at Erebus.
DEIMOS: Well, it looks like your departure wasn't as long as you thought it'd be.
Erebus chuckled.
EREBUS: Oh, don't worry, you won't have to put up with me for much longer.
DEIMOS: And why's that?
EREBUS: I'm being transferred this afternoon. And once I am, I'm making my escape.
Deimos shook his head.
DEIMOS: So you still think you can escape during a transfer to another prison, do you?
EREBUS: And why not?
DEIMOS: My friend, you're wasting your time. You won't be able to escape during your transfer. I know, I've tried. Many times.
EREBUS: How many?
DEIMOS: Well, let's see, I've been in prison since I was thirty, that was twenty years ago. I've been transferred now three times. So, in all, I've tried to escape during a transfer about five times. None of which, as you can see, has ever worked.
EREBUS: Well, perhaps you're just a fool. Or a lousy escape artist.
DEIMOS: Perhaps. But would a fool be able to successfully murder a woman in smuggle illegal blood diamonds into Greece?
EREBUS: It's not for me to say. But, you did get caught, after all.
Deimos smirked.
DEIMOS: We both did. We're both victims of an unjust system. You, for doing what you feel is right, and me, for finally freeing myself of a terrible situation. Be that as it may, I have got a proposition for you.
EREBUS: And what would that be?
DEIMOS: You say you're being transferred tonight, right?
EREBUS: Yes.
DEIMOS: I can get you out of here before the transfer.
EREBUS: How?
DEIMOS: Just wait and see. I think it'll go well, though. It has a good chance of working.

[heroicmuse]

Hmm... what is Deimos up to? Erebus was awfully forthcoming with a virtual stranger. Doesn't he know the first rule of jail is trust no one? LOL

I'm so thrilled that Eric is getting involved with the church again.

Great chapter André DiMera!

[mae00]

Erebus cannot be as stupid as what he is sounding right now. Him & Nyx openly and pretty freely confessed to EVERYTHING and now he's confiding in Deimos?? there has to be a much much bigger plan going.

[Kpatch]

I think Erebus might be using Deimos for information.

I'm glad to see Eric back at the church!

[André DiMera]

Chapter 174

SALEM COUNTY JAIL
Shawn-D walked up. Both Deimos and Erebus were lying on their respective beds.
SHAWN-D: Okay. Time to go.
Deimos sat up and grinned.
SHAWN-D: Not you, Kiriakis. Your friend over there.
DEIMOS: Of course. I should have figured it wasn't my time yet.
SHAWN-D: Let's just say the Salem P.D. isn't ready for you to leave just yet.
DEIMOS: Well, I wouldn't want to leave before my time, of course.
SHAWN-D: I'm sure.
Shawn-D walked over to the bed that Erebus was laying on.
SHAWN-D: Come on. Time to get up. Let's go.
Erebus didn't move.
SHAWN-D: Don't make this any harder on yourself than it has to be, man. Come on. Let's get moving.
Again, Erebus didn't respond.
DEIMOS: I think you'll have to be a bit more aggressive than that, Officer Brady. From what little time I've spent with my friend over there, I've found him to be quite a heavy sleeper.
SHAWN-D: I think I can handle it, thanks.
DEIMOS: Suit yourself.

SALEM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
David, Julie, Doug and Scotty had made it home safely. They had gotten all of David's things unpacked, and David was starting to settle in living with Scotty and Billie. But now, it was time for a doctor's appointment. Maxine had just finished taking his vitals and gone to alert his new doctor that he had arrived.
DAVID: Looks pretty similar to how it was when I left.
SCOTTY: Well, there's been some updates to it, but it's still quite similar.
DAVID: Sounds about right.
David looked around the room.
DAVID: I'll tell ya, I can't wait to get out of this freakin' cast. It itches like crazy.
SCOTTY: Yeah, I know that it's hard, but you shouldn't scratch. I know, easy for me to say. But, I've had casts in the past, too. And believe me, no patient is worse than a doctor who has to be a patient.
DAVID: I assume you speak from experience.
SCOTTY: Oh, yeah.
There was a knock on the door.
DAVID: Come in.
The door opened and Kayla walked in.
KAYLA: I was right. It is you.
DAVID: Oh my...
KAYLA: Hello, David.
DAVID: Kayla?

SALEM COUNTY JAIl
Hope led Nyx, who was still in handcuffs, out to a van.
NYX: Where is he?
HOPE: Who?
NYX: Erebus. My brother. I assume he's being transferred, as well. Where is he?
HOPE: One of the others will be bringing him out in a moment.
SHAWN-D: Mom.
Shawn-D walked out and over to Hope.
SHAWN-D: I need to speak to you for a moment.
HOPE: One sec.
Hope finished putting Nyx in the van, then shut the door.
HOPE: What's going on? I thought you were bringing in the other prisoner.
SHAWN-D: I can't.
HOPE: Why not?
SHAWN-D: Come with me and see.
HOPE: Shawn, I have to make sure this prisoner gets sent off. Now, tell me, what's going on.
SHAWN-D: He's dead. I just checked his cell a few minutes ago. Kiriakis is still there, but the other prisoner is dead.

[mae00]

Somehow I doubt that Erebus is really dead. After all, we are talking about Salem where people fake their deaths all the time.

I wonder how Nyx will react when she finds out.

[heroicmuse]

I don't think Erebus is dead either mae00.

I can't wait to see David and Kayla's conversation. Thank you for remembering they were once lovers!

Great chapter André DiMera.

[Kpatch]

Kayla and David. This could be interesting.

I don't for a second believe that Erebus is really dead, just playing possum as part of his escape plan.

[fluffysmom]

I'm​ sure Erebus is alive unless someone paid Deimos to kill him.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 175

SALEM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
DAVID: Well, this is quite a surprise.
KAYLA: You're telling me. I wasn't expecting to see you again.
DAVID: I was expecting to be here, either.
KAYLA: How long are you in town for?
DAVID: No idea. Depends on how long it takes this leg to get better.
KAYLA: Right. Let me just have a look at your charts.
Kayla took a seat opposite David and Scotty. She opened up a folder she was carrying.
DAVID: So, you're my doctor?
KAYLA: No, actually. Dr. Daniel Jonas will be your doctor. He and I work together regularly, though, so on days when he's off, you'll be seeing me.
DAVID: Gotcha.
Kayla read over her charts.
KAYLA: So, you still ride your motorcycle, I see.
DAVID: Yeah. Julie would prefer that I didn't, but I've gotta have some kind of excitement in my life.
KAYLA: My husband rides, as well. I worry about him, sometimes, but I do enjoy his adventurous spirit so much.
DAVID: Husband? You're married?
Kayla nodded.
KAYLA: It's been a while now. Steve Johnson, that's his name.
DAVID: So, that's why you're nametag says Dr. Kayla Johnson.
KAYLA: That would be it.
DAVID: You know, at one time, I thought that would've been us.
KAYLA: David, that was a long time ago.
DAVID: No, I know. Believe me, I am more than happy being single. After all the stuff Trish and I went through...I'm just enjoying the single life.
KAYLA: That's good. Now, we'll have more time to catch up later, but I think now, the most important thing is that leg of yours. Let's take a look.
David had his leg in a cast and had been using crutches to walk. He lifted his leg slightly. Kayla looked it over.
KAYLA: I see Dr. Kessel put it in a cast, that's good. He sent over your medical records a few days ago.
DAVID: Good.
Kayla looked at some more papers in the folder. She pulled out two x-rays and put them on the light up board to look at them.
KAYLA: I'm sure Dr. Kessel showed you this the other day, but I'd like to take a look at them.
DAVID: Whatever you think's necessary.
Kayla pointed to a line on one of the x-rays.
KAYLA: You see this here? How there's a crack on both of the pictures?
David nodded.
DAVID: Yep.
KAYLA: That's where the bones have broken. After your leg comes out of that cast, you'll need to go to physical therapy to make sure you get complete use of that leg back.
DAVID: Kay, no offense, but how long do I have to keep this freakin' thing on for?
KAYLA: A few weeks, at the last. Probably longer. I'd like you to come back regularly, about once a week, so that Dr. Jonas and I can keep an eye on it.
DAVID: Is it that serious?
KAYLA: Not yet, but we don't want it to be. Right now, it's just a precaution. After a few weeks, once we get a better idea of how much damage we're dealing with here, we'll probably expand the time between visits. Any questions?
DAVID: No, I think we're good.
KAYLA: Very good.
DAVID: It's good to see you again, Kayla.
KAYLA: It's good to see you, too. We'll have more time to catch up later, I promise, but right now, I've got other patients. I do want you to meet Steve sometime, though. I think you two would get along.
DAVID: Yeah, okay.
KAYLA: I'll see you later. Bye, Scotty.
SCOTTY: I'll be back to work soon, Kayla.
Kayla smiled and left the room.
DAVID: She's barely aged. She's the same woman I met all those years ago.
SCOTTY: Except she's married.
DAVID: True. Anyway, let's get outta here.
SCOTTY: You got it. I'll take you to the Brady Pub next so we can have lunch.
DAVID: Sounds good to me.

[heroicmuse]

That was an interesting conversation between David and Kayla! I hope David hasn't caught Salem Syndrome already and started thinking because he and Kayla once dated she's supposed to still want him!

Great chapter André DiMera!