The Melaswen Paradox (Read 325,626 times)

[tghca]

Even so this restraining order Sami has against EJ when it comes to their daughter Sydney is only good for another few months because as soon as Sydney turns 18 in January 2025, then it is up to her after that if she then wants a relationship with her father

But once Johnny does get his memories back, will he even want a relationship with EJ at that point?

Wedding planning...I can't wait for Noelle & Rex's wedding...have they set a definite date?

[Kpatch]

Sami shouldn't get ugly with guy who's trying to help her, but it's Sami and that's how she rolls.

It's nice that Rex and Noelle are supportive.

[heroicmuse]

If Johnny is mentally only 17, that should make him eligible for Samibtonfile a restraining order on his behalf, I would think.

In any case I'm glad she and Aiden talked even if it did get heated. I aughed at her grudgingly admitting Meadow was good for him.

Great chapter André DiMera

[mae00]

Wow. Sami learning from the past and sitting on something. Are pigs flying yet? LOL. I do think she's playing this right tho. Johnny has already shown some resistance to being kept from EJ. Hopefully the rest of his memories come back soon and Sami won't have to say/do anything.

[tghca]

heroicmuse I have to respectfully disagree with you. I mean you're not entirely wrong but where you are wrong is the fact that even though mentally Johnny is 17 because of his amnesia, physically and in every other way as it relates to the eyes of the law, Johnny is over 18. So let's say sake of argument Sami did file that restraining order, do you actually think Johnny would go for that? Especially if he were to find out what his mother did. Not to mention Johnny would just break the restraining order anyway because not only is he over 18 like I stated but even with his amnesia, he would probably still want to see his father. Hence, him breaking the order even though he doesn't know the reason why his accident happened.

[André DiMera]

Thursday - 6/20

BRADY PUB
REX: It’s going really well, actually.
LUCAS: That’s good.
REX: Yeah, we’ve even set a date.
NOELLE: August 1st.
Lucas blinked.
LUCAS: Wow! That’s coming up quick!
NOELLE: It is, but we both know how we feel, and we wanna get married as soon as we can.
REX: Plus, we’ve decided that we’re not having a big wedding.
Lucas attempted, poorly, to hide a smirk.
LUCAS: Really?
NOELLE: Really.
REX: While I respect it, I’m not super religious, and neither of us really wants a big church wedding. It’ll be a small, intimate ceremony with family and close friends.
LUCAS: You do know what family you’re part of, right? The Bradys don’t do weddings that aren’t big.
NOELLE: We know. Which is why we decided that we’re going to have a huge party after getting married.
REX: Noelle and I, we don’t need a huge wedding. We know how much we love each other. We just wanna be married.
LUCAS: Oh, Mom and Roman are gonna love that.
REX: Yeah, that’s why I’m telling you about it, I’m trying to work up to that.
NOELLE: I haven’t told my Mom either. She will not be thrilled.
LUCAS: Hey, if it’s what you guys want, I’ll support you. I’m happy for you guys.
REX: Thanks.
Noelle’s phone went off.
NOELLE: It’s the hospital, I should take this.
REX: Okay.
Rex and Noelle kissed, then Noelle answered her phone and went outside.
LUCAS: Well good luck breaking the news. Roman might possibly get it, but Mom…
REX: I know, I know.
Rex sighed.
REX: I’ll be telling her soon. I’ll have to, the wedding’s in just over a month.
LUCAS: Good luck.
REX: Thanks. There is another reason that Noelle and I decided to tell you earlier than we’ve told the others.
LUCAS: Yeah? What’s up?
REX: Of all my siblings, you’re the one I’m closest to, next to Cassie. So, Noelle and I were wondering if you would stand with us at the wedding.
LUCAS: Dude, I’d be honored to.
Rex sighed with relief.
REX: Thanks, man! I really appreciate it!
LUCAS: Yeah, of course. Like I said, I’m happy for you guys. I just hope you breaking the news to the rest of the family goes well.
REX: You and me both.

MARTIN HOUSE
Steven adjusted the book that sat on the coffee table. Jennifer walked in from another room.
JENNIFER: Okay, I think that’s everything.
STEVEN: Great. Thank you so much for doing this, Jen.
JENNIER: Of course! I’m more than happy to!
The front door opened, and Julie and Benny walked in.
BENNY: Here we are, home sweet home!
Julie was about to say something, but stopped when she saw Jennifer and Steven.
JULIE: Well this is a surprise! Jennifer, darling!
JENNIFER: Welcome home, Julie!
Jennifer and Julie hugged.
JULIE: Welcome home yourself! Does this mean what I think it means?
JENNIFER: It does. Frankie and I finally sold the house in D.C. He’ll have to stay there for a few more days to wrap up his last case, but I decided that I would come a few days earlier. Partly to get the house ready, and partly to surprise you.
JULIE: Well, mission accomplished! It’s so wonderful to see you! And the house looks wonderful!
STEVEN: It’s all thanks to Jen. She’s been a huge help since she got here a few days ago.
Julie turned to Benny.
JULIE: Is this why we took back roads all the way home from the airport, and you insisted on stopping for lunch? Not that I minded, of course.
Benny chuckled.
BENNY: Yep. Grandpa and Jennifer asked me to distract you for a bit so they could have everything nice and clean for when you got home.
JULIE: Well, you did a wonderful job!
Julie hugged Benny and the two laughed.
JULIE: All of you. Get over here!
Jennifer and Steven joined the hug.
JULIE: Oh, it’s so good to be home!
JENNIFER: I’ll bet! How was France, though? How was the wedding?
JULIE: Oh, the wedding was just beautiful! Doug would have loved to be there.
Jennifer nodded and put an arm around Julie.
JENNIFER: I’m sure he would.
JULIE: Of course, he was there in spirit. Anyway, Charles and Amelie had a wonderful wedding! And it was beautiful the whole time we were there, which helped. And soon, they’ll be adding another member to the family!
BENNY: Right! I remember Amelie mentioning that she was pregnant when she and Charles were here earlier this year!
JENNIFER: That’s wonderful! What’s the baby’s name going to be?
JULIE: Ah, I have been sworn to secrecy, so my lips are sealed.
Julie mimed zipping her lips shut.
JULIE: All I’ll say for now is that all will be revealed in due time.

HOPE & AIDEN’S HOUSE
Hope was busily unpacking. Aiden walked in.
AIDEN: I’m home.
HOPE: Welcome home.
Hope and Aiden kissed.
HOPE: Did you put out whatever fire it was that needed immediate attention?
AIDEN: More or less.
HOPE: That doesn’t sound good. What’s going on, Mr. Jennings?
AIDEN: You know I can’t reveal anything about my clients, Commissioner. All I can say is that I have taken care of the situation.
HOPE: Good. Well, now there is another situation that you can take care of.
AIDEN: Oh, is there?
Hope nodded, put her arms around Aiden and pulled him into a long kiss.
AIDEN: Yeah, I think I can definitely take care of that situation.
He and Hope smiled at each other and went back to kissing.

SAMI & LUCAS’ APARTMENT
Meadow stood in the corner of Johnny’s room, talking on the phone.
MEADOW: No, absolutely! Yes, I will be there! Thank you so much! Bye.
She hung up. Johnny, who was sitting on the bed, looked up as she walked back over.
JOHNNY: Good news?
Meadow was about to answer when Johnny’s phone went off. He looked at it, rolled his eye and turned it off.
MEADOW: Aren’t you gonna get that?
JOHNNY: It’s just my father again, I’ll call him later. Besides, you’re clearly excited after that phone call you just got, and I wanna hear what your news is.

DIMERA MANSION
E.J. held the phone to his ear, then looked at it angrily.
E.J.: Come on, pick up!
He exhaled and set the phone down. André walked out from the shadows.
ANDRE: Trouble?

[tghca]

Andre isn't going to be happy especially when he finds out that Johnny is not responding to his father's calls...because I'm sure whatever Andre has planned for EJ's son Johnny can't be good

So I wonder if Andre plans on using his own son, Rudolfo to get his cousin Johnny to go along with whatever Andre has planned?

Meadow obviously has good news which I'm guessing has to do with the make up school she was trying to get into

Jennifer it looks like is back for good

[heroicmuse]

I also want to know who Meadow spoke to.

Andre overhear8ng EJ is not good.

Yeah...good luck telling Kate, Rex.

I'm glad Johnny is avoiding EJ now.

So glad Hope and Aiden have some alone time.

Great chapter André DiMera

[Kpatch]

Loved the scene with Hope and Aiden!

I almost forgot that Lucas and Rex are brothers.

[André DiMera]

Friday - 6/21

SAMI & LUCAS’ APARTMENT
Meadow sat down next to Johnny on the bed.
MEADOW: Okay, so you know how I’ve been studying cosmetology?
JOHNNY: I…was not aware of that, no. I do remember you saying something about wanting to be a hairdresser, I think.
MEADOW: Oh, right. Sorry. I forgot that you…wow, that sounded really insensitive, didn’t it?
JOHNNY: No, no, it’s fine. It’s easy to forget. You wouldn’t be the first person to ask me if I remember something that I don’t, and I’m sure you won’t be the last.
He gave Meadow a reassuring smile.
MEADOW: Okay. Anyway, so…I’ve been studying cosmetology since we started at Salem U. Mostly hairdressing, but I’ve also been experimenting with makeup in the last year.
JOHNNY: Oh, cool!
MEADOW: Yeah. So, as part of my degree, I need some on the job experience, so I’ve been calling local places to try and get an internship, and I finally got one!
JOHNNY: Meadow, that’s fantastic! Good for you!
MEADOW: Thanks! That was them on the phone, the place is called Salem Hair Design, and they want me to start tomorrow!
JOHNNY: That’s terrific! I’m sure you’ll do great! I remember…
Johnny blinked hard.
MEADOW: Hey, you okay?
Slowly, Johnny nodded.
JOHNNY: I just got another memory.
MEADOW: What did you remember?
JOHNNY: You and I were at Salem U. It was Halloween. You were dressed as Carrie White, and I was dressed as Tommy Ross. When I picked you up, you were helping Meadow Cole with her makeup.
MEADOW: Oh…
JOHNNY: You did really well with it, from what I remember! Like I said, I’m sure you’ll be great at Salem Hair Design.
MEADOW: Thanks.
Meadow bit her lip.
JOHNNY: Did I say something wrong?
MEADOW: No, it’s not that, it’s…
Johnny froze again. After a moment, he blinked hard.
JOHNNY: Oh my god! I just got another memory…Meadow, I’m so sorry.

DIMERA MANSION
E.J. practically jumped when he heard André’s voice.
E.J.: Good lord! You know, you really must stop sneaking up on people like that!
ANDRE: I’d have thought you’d be used to it by now, having lived with me for all these years. Perhaps it is you who is in need of growing a spine. Now tell me, little brother, what’s on your mind?
E.J. sighed.
E.J.: My son is ignoring my calls. I’ve been attempting to call him most of the afternoon with no response.
André rubbed his chin thoughtfully.
ANDRE: Have you considered the possibility that young Johnny is simply in a situation where he has his ringer off?
E.J.: Such as what? His doctors have told him he needs to rest, and I’m certain Samantha is seeing to it that he doesn’t have to lift a finger to do anything.
ANDRE: Perhaps he went to see a film with his young lady friend, Meadow. One of those art films that goes on for six hours that he seems to enjoy so much.
E.J.: I don’t know, I have a bad feeling about this.
ANDRE: You believe that Johnny is starting to slip away already?
E.J.: No. Of course not. I’m sure Johnny is completely committed to the DiMera cause, as he was at the age of 17, which is where his memories seem to end. I don’t think he’ll turn from us again.
ANDRE: But you’re still nervous about the possibility that he might.
E.J.: I am, yes.
ANDRE: Hm. Well perhaps then it is time to move things along a bit further.

[tghca]

So are Andre & EJ thinking about brainwashing Johnny? Taking him down to the DiMera basement and having Rolf do things to his brain which is already fragile to begin with because of the amnesia?

Johnny is remembering things little by little so I wonder how Meadow will feel about that

[heroicmuse]

Andre and EJ don't seem to realize that Johnny could get his memories back. Or at least, EJ doesn't. Andre wants to Rolfize him so...

Hopefully whatever Andre is planning won't work

In glad Johnny seems to be regaining memories quickly.

Great chapter André DiMera. Will there be previews?

[Kpatch]

I didn't realize Meadow was in the room with Andre and EJ.

[André DiMera]

She's not, Kpatch. That was a typo on my part, which has now been fixed.

[mae00]

We all know Julie won't be able to keep that secret about the baby names very long. LOL.
I'm so glad Jen is back and surprised her like this.

Love that Rex asked Lucas to stand up with him at the wedding.

Oh no. Sounds like Johnny just remembered Meadow Cole's murder. I do like that his memories seem to be coming back a little faster - even if they are snippets here and there.

I don't like Andre moving anything along a little faster......this won't be good for Johnny.