The Melaswen Paradox (Read 319,156 times)

[heroicmuse]

Ooh I wonder what shock Steve gets.

And who Cassie is talking to.

Glad Mimi confronts Jan.

Wonder what Johnny will find out.

Thanks for the previews André DiMera

[Kpatch]

Wow. Better buckle my seatbelts. Lots going on, especially with Mimi and Jan in the mix.

[André DiMera]

Monday - 8/5

CHEZ ROUGE
JAN: I’m being serious. You and Rex, you were so cute together. I was rooting for you guys.
MIMI: Right, that’s why you blackmailed me after I had an abortion.
JAN: Hey, I am not to blame for you keeping secrets and blowing up your relationship. You did that all on your own.
Mimi crossed her arms.
MIMI: What are you doing here, Jan? Aside from being annoying, I mean. Oh, and breaking the terms of the restraining order.
JAN: What are you gonna do, report me?
MIMI: I just might.
JAN: Please, if you were going to, you’d already have your phone out and be calling the police by now. As it happens, I was just passing by and noticed that there was a party going on inside. Then I saw you…
She sighed, mockingly.
JAN: Gazing longingly at sexy Rexy and his perfect new little bride.
She laughed.
MIMI: So, you were being a creep, as usual. No surprise there.
JAN: Hey, like I said earlier, I’m on your side. You were so much better for Rex than that chick in there. If nothing else, it freed Shawn up for me while you were busy with Rex and Princess Belle was busy with Philip.
Mimi rolled her eyes and looked away.
JAN: Oh, come on. You know I’m right. You hate the fact that Rex is married now. What if we were to work together to help you get him back? It wouldn’t be the first time we’d worked together, after all.
MIMI: Not interested.
JAN: Really? Not even a little bit?
Jan put an arm around Mimi.
JAN: Come on, Meems. Think about all the fun you and I had together. Then tell me you’re not even the teeniest bit interested in letting me help you get him back.
Mimi quickly shrugged Jan’s arm off of her, but then grabbed it.
MIMI: Not if you, Rex and I were the last three people on earth, you psycho witch.
Jan laughed again.

Back inside, Cassie looked Noelle up and down.
CASSIE: Rex and I are close. Extremely so. For a long time, it was just me and him. We’ve always had each other’s backs, and we always will, and nothing is going to change that.
NOELLE: I know. And that’s great! I love how close you and Rex are!
CASSIE: Really?
NOELLE: Yes! Cassie, I love every part of Rex’s life, and you’re a huge, huge part of that. I have no interest in coming between you two. I have a sister, too. Not a twin, but a sister nonetheless. I know what that bond is like, and from what Rex tells me, you guys have a bond that goes way deeper than that. I have no intention of interfering in your guys’ relationship.
CASSIE: Oh. Well, good. As long as we’re clear.
NOELLE: Absolutely. Actually, I was kind of hoping maybe we could be friends.
CASSIE: Yeah, maybe. We’ll see.
Cassie turned and walked away.

[tghca]

I would love to see Cassie and Noelle interact more as sisters in law and become really close given Cassie is Rex's sister not just his sister but his twin sister at that. I just hope Cassie gives Noelle a chance at the very least.

Mimi can say all she wants that Rex is gone for good but isn't she the least bit tempted to scheme and manipulate to get Rex back? I mean she had her chance to win him back from Noelle and failed especially when she realized she was still in love with Rex. Rex wasn't just going to sit around and wait for her to come to her senses. He had to move on and he found Noelle.

[Kpatch]

I hope Noelle and Cassie can be close.

[heroicmuse]

Cassie, don't be obnoxious, please. There's no need to be hostile toward Noelle.

Phew. I'm so relieved Mimi didn't listen to Jan.

Great chapter André DiMera.

[krw627]

Why does Cassie seem to have an attitude towards Sarah?

[mae00]

Cassie better be careful about how much hardball she plays on refusing to be nice to Noelle. She's going to want her future husband to get along with Rex and understand the twin bond. if she refuses to do the same with Noelle, this may start the driving of a huge wedge between them.

I'm glad Mimi told Jan no. At least for now. I hope she sticks with it.

[André DiMera]

Tuesday - 8/6

CHEZ ROUGE
Philip walked back in.
REX: Everything okay, bro?
PHILIP: Yeah, fine. I was just outside calling Melanie.
REX: Right, how’s she doing?
PHILIP: The thing is, I didn’t actually talk to her, I just left her a message. I’m sure she’s fine, though. Probably just trying to get Dani to bed.
REX: Yeah. Sorry to hear she’s not feeling well.
PHILIP: Thanks. We did take her to get checked out, and it’s just a cold, but we still thought it’d be better if Melanie stayed with her.
REX: Totally get that.
PHILIP: I’m actually probably gonna head home soon.
REX: Alright. Well, thanks for coming.
PHILIP: Of course, brother. Congratulations.
Philip and Rex hugged and patted each other on the back.
REX: Thanks. Have a good night.
PHILIP: You too.

MIMI: What is so funny?
JAN: Oh, it’s just…this situation is so familiar, isn’t it? Me, offering you a great opportunity. You, turning it down in the rudest way possible, and then trying to get physical with me. In fact, if I’m not mistaken, this is a very similar situation to our last big confrontation.
Jan glanced to the side. Mimi followed her gaze and could see a small pile of rocks nearby.
MIMI: You wouldn’t dare.
JAN: Let go of my arm, then, unless you want to be charged with attempting to murder me again.
Mimi let go of Jan’s arm. Jan rubbed it.
JAN: Well, I can see you’re not going to accept my proposal. Well, not yet anyway. You will someday, though. You know where to find me when you’re ready to take me up on my offer. Have a nice night, Meems.
Jan turned and walked away. Mimi glared as she watched her walk away.

KIRIAKIS MANSION
A short time later, Philip got home. Assuming that his daughter was asleep, he came in quietly. He peeked in on her room, and saw that, sure enough, Dani was fast asleep in her bed. Philip smiled as he looked in on his sleeping child. A moment later, he quietly shut the door and headed to his room. Expecting to see Melanie, Philip was surprised when he opened the door and found that the room was empty.
PHILIP: Hello? Mel?
He looked around, checking the bathroom, which was connected to the bedroom, but that was also empty.
PHILIP (thinking): This is really strange.
Quietly, he walked downstairs and checked the living room, dining room, backyard and several of the other rooms. After spending quite a bit of time looking for her, Philip realized that Melanie wasn’t there. He pulled out his phone and dialed her number, but after a few rings, got her voicemail.
PHILIP: Hey, it’s me again. Got home from the wedding reception a little bit ago. Just wondering where you are. Call me when you get a chance. I love you.
Philip hung up. He took a deep breath.
PHILIP (thinking): It’s so strange that she’s not here. I’m probably just worrying about nothing. She probably just went to visit Daniel or Carly and her phone died. Though, if she’d done that, wouldn’t she take Dani with her, especially since neither Maggie or I were home?
He dialed another number.

SIDE-BY-SIDE: KIRIAKIS MANSION/DAVID & CARLY’S APARTMENT
Carly picked up her phone.
CARLY: Hello?
PHILIP: Carly, hi. It’s Philip.
CARLY: Philip. Hi. What’s going on? How’s Dani?
PHILIP: She’s doing better. Still not 100%, but getting progressively better, thanks.
CARLY: That’s good. Is everything okay, apart from the obvious?
PHILIP: Yeah, everything’s fine. Um, just wondering, have you seen or heard from Melanie tonight?
CARLY: No, that last time I heard from her was this morning.
PHILIP: Okay.
CARLY: Philip, what’s going on?
PHILIP: I’m probably worried for nothing, but I came home from my brother Rex’s wedding, and Melanie’s not here. Dani is, she’s fast asleep, but not Mel. I’ve tried calling her, but haven’t gotten a response.
CARLY: I can see why you’re concerned, it’s not at all like Melanie to disappear, especially with Dani still being under the weather.
PHILIP: Yeah, that’s what I was thinking. Maybe she just ran out for something and her phone died. In fact, that’s probably it.
CARLY: I certainly hope you’re right. Please, let me know when you hear from her.
PHILIP: I will. I’m sure I’ll hear from her in a bit. Sorry to cause you unneeded worry.
CARLY: Don’t apologize, and thank you for letting me know what’s going on.

KIRIAKIS MANSION
PHILIP: Yeah, of course. I’ll talk to you soon, Carly. Bye.
Philip tapped the phone against the palm of his hand.

[tghca]

I told you the Kiriakis/DiMera war is just beginning. Melanie has been kidnapped but the question is who has her? My bet the DiMeras do. See what did I tell you Philip? This is what happens when you wanna have EJ beaten up and dragged to another country and to help Sami. But the question is where do the DiMeras have Melanie stashed at? Either it was Andre who had her kidnapped or it was Megan or Rudolfo or Kristen.

Loved seeing Philip and Rex interact as brothers and of course Rex asking about his sister in law Melanie and his niece Dani.

Mimi probably still wants Rex back. I wonder if Mimi instead takes it upon herself to try to get Rex back on her own?

[heroicmuse]

Uh oh. I am sure Melanie is not all right. Leaving Dani alone doesn't make much sense and suggests foul play.

I'm glad Mimi stood up to Jan for now. I hope it stays that way.

Great chapter André DiMera

[Kpatch]

Uh oh. I'm better that EJ is getting his revenge against Philip right now by kidnapping Melanie. They missed the chance to take Dani too.

[mae00]

Melanie wouldn't leave Dani alone like that on her own. I know there are maids and butlers around but I would have expected Melanie to have one standing at Dani's bedside until she got back if she had to leave suddenly. I don't like the sound of this.

Mimi please please please ignore Jan. Don't go and do something stupid.

[André DiMera]

Wednesday - 8/7

KIRIAKIS MANSION
Philip was pacing the living room, talking on the phone.
PHILIP: And I want a guard on that door. Anyone tries to go in that isn’t me or Maggie Kiriakis, you clear it with me first, got it? Good.
Philip hung up the phone, took a deep breath and ran a hand through his hair. Henderson came into the room, followed by Shawn-D.
HENDERSON: Shawn Brady to see you, sir.
PHILIP: Thanks, Henderson. And thank you for staying late.
HENDERSON: Of course, sir.
Philip and Henderson shook hands, then Henderson left the room.
PHILIP: And thank you for coming so quickly.
SHAWN-D: No problem, man. I was doing my rounds and was nearby, anyway. Now what’s going on? On the phone you said something about Melanie?
PHILIP: Yeah. Melanie’s missing.
SHAWN-D; Missing?
PHILIP: That’s what I said. Now look, I know it’s way less than 24 hours, or whatever it is, but I honestly think she’s missing.
SHAWN-D: Hey, that whole thing about having to wait is nonsense, if you genuinely suspect she’s gone missing, you’re doing the right thing by telling me. So tell me, what’s going on?
PHILIP: I was at my brother Rex’s wedding. Melanie stayed home because Dani’s not feeling well. I came home a bit ago, and from the second I walked in the door, something didn’t feel right. I went and checked on Dani, she’s fine, she’s fast asleep. But I couldn’t find Melanie anywhere. Now I know for a fact that Melanie would never leave our daughter by herself, especially when she’s ill. I mean, yeah, there are servants and other staff around, but…but she still wouldn’t go anywhere unless she knew either Maggie or I or someone we trusted was there, not including the staff, I mean someone in the family. I’ve tried calling, I’ve tried texting, no response. I talked to both Carly and Daniel, neither of them have heard from her since this morning. And it’s not that her phone died, either, no matter how much I tried to convince myself that it was.
SHAWN-D: All right.
Shawn-D had been writing details down while Philip was talking.
SHAWN-D: Like I said, you’re doing the right thing by reporting it. I’ll send out a team to look for her ASAP.
Philip nodded.
PHILIP: Thanks, man.
SHAWN-D: In the meantime, since you suspect foul play, do you know of any enemies she may have, anyone who may want to harm her?
Philip thought for a minute.
PHILIP: The only one I can think of offhand is Vivian. She and Melanie have never gotten along, even after their alleged truce. Things got a bit more heated after Melanie and I got married, since Vivian still thinks of me as a son and is about as good at hiding her displeasure with my choice of romantic partners as my actual mother.
Shawn-D nodded and wrote more down.
SHAWN-D: Anyone else?
PHILIP: Not that I can think of.
SHAWN-D: Okay. Well, if you think of anyone, or anything comes up, let me know.
PHILIP: I will. And you let me know as soon as you find out anything.
SHAWN-D: Of course.
Philip and Shawn-D hugged and patted each other on the back.
SHAWN-D: We’ll find her, man.
Philip nodded.

[heroicmuse]

I'm glad Philip called Shawn and that Shawn is getting to work right away.

I think the Dimeras are behind this.

Great chapter André DiMera