The Melaswen Paradox (Read 331,287 times)

[André DiMera]

Monday - 11/11

SLICER
CLAIRE: I do! There’s a lot I’ve gotta get done. I’ve gotta get a flight, I’ve gotta pack, I’ve gotta make sure I bring my guitar and copies of my music and the music sheets, and…Chase! I’ve gotta tell Chase!
ALANIS: You do! Come on, let’s get our pizzas to go.
Claire sighed.
CLAIRE: I feel kinda bad, though.
ALANIS: Why?
CLAIRE: We were supposed to spend the afternoon together.
ALANIS: And we still can. You said there’s a lot of stuff you have to do, I can help with some of it.
CLAIRE: You’re sure you wouldn’t mind?
ALANIS: Claire, you’re my best friend. Of course I don’t mind.
CLAIRE: Thanks.
ALANIS: Come on, let’s go get you ready!
CLAIRE: Sounds good!
Claire and Alanis got boxes for their pizzas, then went to pay their bill. As they got up, Claire hugged Alanis.
CLAIRE: Thanks for being my best friend.
ALANIS: Always.

ALAMAIN MANSION
Nicholas checked to make sure that the door to his room was closed before dialing a number into his phone.

CAR
Philip pushed a button on his steering wheel.
PHILIP: Philip Kiriakis.
NICHOLAS (over phone): It’s me. I wanted to talk to you earlier, but I didn’t think the will reading would be the right time or place. For one, too many people around. Also, it just wouldn’t feel right.
PHILIP: Good thinking. What’s on your mind?

SIDE-BY-SIDE: CAR/ALAMAIN MANSION
NICHOLAS: I thought you should know, I finally did what you asked of me some time ago.
PHILIP: Meaning?
NICHOLAS: I finally…broke down, moved back into the mansion, and asked Ivan to look into what the DiMeras did to Melanie.
Philip smirked.
NICHOLAS: Don’t smirk.
PHILIP: How do you know I’m smirking? This is a phone call, ergo you can’t see me.
NICHOLAS: I know this is a phone call, I’m the one that made it. Anyway, I know that you’re smirking because I know you.
PHILIP: I’m not smirking.
NICHOLAS: Yeah, okay.
PHILIP: Anyway, regardless of whether or not I’m smirking, what have you found out?
NICHOLAS: Well, nothing yet. I only just asked Ivan about it last night when I moved in.
PHILIP: And he drove you and Vivian to the will reading this morning, so he wouldn’t have had time to find out anything yet.
NICHOLAS: Precisely. As soon as he does find something, I’ll let you know.
PHILIP: Good. Well done.
NICHOLAS: Yeah, well, it had to be done.
PHILIP: Nicholas, I want you to know, I appreciate you making this sacrifice for Melanie. I know it can’t have been easy for you to return there after what Vivian did to help lead to the end of your relationship with Cassie.
NICHOLAS: It’s not, but sometimes we have to do things we don’t like to. Anyway, that’s all I have to say for now.
PHILIP: Sounds good. I look forward to hearing some news in the near future.
NICHOLAS: Me too.
Nicholas hung up and looked around the room.

[tghca]

I think Trix will probably overhear her father's conversation with Philip over the phone and that is how she finds out about Nicky moving back into the Alamain Mansion...in any case I can see her going off on Nicholas because of it because even though Trix loves her Great Great Aunt Vivian she also knows what Vivian is capable of





But with Claire getting this opportunity in LA, I mean will she have to move to Los Angeles full time? If she has to then she's going to have to tell her husband Chase and will Chase upend his whole life to move with his wife Claire to LA?

[Kpatch]

Now Nicholas's move makes sense. I hope it's productive.

[mae00]

Wow! What an opportunity for Claire! I'm glad Alanis is there to celebrate and help her get ready. And that she's understanding of their plans changing.

[heroicmuse]

I wonder how this will turn out. I can't imagine Ivan would do anything to double cross Vivian, ever.

I'm excited for Claire too. I'm glad Alanis is supportive.

Great chapter André DiMera.

[André DiMera]

Tuesday - 11/12

PENTHOUSE GRILLE
Trix and Nicholas were having dinner.
NICHOLAS: How are things with you and Ciara?
TRIX: Yeah, they’re good.
NICHOLAS: Good. I’m glad to hear that. Work’s going well?
TRIX: Yeah, I’m glad I got that job as a swim instructor over at that health club.
NICHOLAS: Excellent. What was it called again?
TRIX: The Body Connection. I guess it’s owned by a guy who’s good friends with Ciara’s uncle Roman. Kinda looks a bit like Roman, to be honest. I guess he lives in San Francisco, but occasionally comes out to Salem to check on the club.
NICHOLAS: Ah, interesting. Well, I’m glad that you’re enjoying it.
TRIX: Yeah.
NICHOLAS: I’m also glad that we were able to have dinner together.
TRIX: Same here.
NICHOLAS: Beatrix, there’s something I need to tell you.
TRIX: Must be bad, since you used my full first name. What’d Aunt Viv do this time?
NICHOLAS: She…it’s not about Aunt Viv. Well, technically I suppose it is about Aunt Viv, but only in a sense.
TRIX: Dad, what are you trying to say?
NICHOLAS: I…I have made the decision to move back into the mansion.
Trix put down her fork.
TRIX: No offense, Dad, but have you gone mad?
NICHOLAS: I figured you’d react like this.
TRIX: Can you blame me? I mean, after all the stuff she did to break you and Cassie up, I’d have figured you wouldn’t want a bar with Aunt Viv!
NICHOLAS: I have not forgotten what Aunt Viv did, nor have I entirely forgiven her.
TRIX: So you have forgiven her to a point, then.
NICHOLAS: That is not…the point isn’t whether I’ve forgiven Aunt Viv or not.
TRIX: Well, you moving back into the mansion kind of signals that you have. At least, it will to Aunt Viv.
NICHOLAS: Look, Beatrix, the reason I have moved back into the mansion isn’t because I’ve forgiven Aunt Viv, I haven’t. I am doing this for your aunt.
TRIX: Mel? What does Auntie Mel have to do with this?
NICHOLAS: Everything. That’s why I wanted to talk to you. I’m sure you remember a few months ago when she was kidnapped and nearly died?
TRIX: Yeah, of course.
NICHOLAS: Well since then, I have been trying to find out exactly what the DiMeras have done to her. So far, I have come up with nothing. But, I know that Ivan would be able to find out what happened. Unfortunately, Ivan and Aunt Viv are practically tied at the hip, so I couldn’t get to him without being close to Aunt Viv again. If there was any chance of me talking Ivan into looking into what the DiMeras did to Melanie, it was making it seem like I was on good terms with Aunt Viv again.
TRIX: Just to confirm, then, you’re not?
NICHOLAS: No. While I understand that I did, of course, play a part in our break-up, I’m still furious about what Aunt Viv did to break up Cassie and I.
TRIX: Alright. Good to know, then. You sure this is gonna work, though? I mean, Aunt Viv isn’t dim.
NICHOLAS: No, I’m not sure that it’ll work, but it’s one of the best options that I have. And let’s put it this way, Aunt Viv would rather pretend that everything is fine between she and I, even if she knows it isn’t true, than go back to me only speaking to her when I absolutely need to.
TRIX: Fair enough.

CLAIRE & CHASE’S APARTMENT
Claire had just finished telling Chase about her meeting in L.A.
CHASE: Oh my gosh! Songbird, I am so proud of you!
Claire and Chase hugged.
CLAIRE: Thanks!
CHASE: So, your plane leaves tonight, then?
CLAIRE: Yeah, the meeting is first thing Monday morning, so I figured I’d leave tonight and spend tomorrow getting ready.
CHASE: Well, you’re gonna do great! I wish I could come with you.
CLAIRE: I do, too. It’s okay, though. I totally understand that you’ve gotta work.
CHASE: Alright. Just let me know that you got there safely, and tell me all about the meeting.
CLAIRE: I will!
CHASE: This is so exciting!
CLAIRE: It is!
Claire turned to Alanis and hugged her.
CLAIRE: Thanks for helping me pack.
ALANIS: You’re welcome. Good luck!
CLAIRE: Thanks!
CHASE: So, you’ve got all your stuff?
CLAIRE: Yep! I’m ready to go!
CHASE: Awesome! Let’s get you to L.A., then!
Claire gave Alanis another hug, then she and Chase left for the airport.

[tghca]

So Claire is only going to LA for this meeting only? I just figured that by her having to go to this meeting that it would require her to move there full time but either way it is a good opportunity music wise for Claire. But what if they like her so much that they want to sign her? Then what? She would have to go on tour

Trix now that she knows why her father Nicholas is moving back in because of Trix's aunt Melanie she understands her father's rationale...I can definitely appreciate that but will Nicholas' mother Carly see it that way?

[Kpatch]

I expected Trix to react this way. She's trying to protect her dad.

[heroicmuse]

I'm so excited for Claire.

I don't blame Teix for getting so angry. Vivian screwed a lot of things up in her family.

Great chapter André DiMera

[André DiMera]

Wednesday - 11/13

RAIL YARD
Tate walked through the yard, occasionally tossing a baseball into the air and catching it. He was, however, careful not to get too close to the signal box, so as not to repeat what happened earlier in the year. After a little while, he heard a voice.
BRADY: Hey.
He turned.
TATE: Hey.
BRADY: Would you mind some company for a few minutes?
Tate shrugged.
TATE: I guess not.
BRADY: Cool.
Brady walked alongside Tate. They walked in silence for a few minutes.
BRADY: How’re you doing?
Tate shrugged again.
TATE: About as well as anyone lately, I imagine.
Brady nodded.
BRADY: Yeah, I get that. I know you and Dad were very close.
TATE: From the sound of it, so were you and he.
BRADY: We were.
They continued walking for a bit.
BRADY: I may have said this before, but you’ve got a good arm.
TATE: Thanks.
BRADY: Want some practice? I mean, I know baseball season’s over for now, I just figured…
TATE: Sure.
Tate stopped walking. Brady walked a short distance away, then turned back towards Tate. They began tossing the ball to each other.
TATE: What you said at the funeral, it was nice.
BRADY: Thanks. So was what you said.
TATE: Well, like you said, we were both close to him. Can I ask you something?
BRADY: Sure. Always. Ask anything you’d like.
TATE: How’d you know I’d be out here?
Brady chuckled slightly.
TATE: I’m serious. What, are you, like, psychic or something?
BRADY: No, I’m not Celeste.
TATE: Who?
BRADY: Nevermind. Story for another time. To answer your question, no, I’m not psychic. And I didn’t know you’d be out here. Part of my job working in the signal box is to occasionally patrol the yard.
TATE: Gotcha. I don’t wanna keep you if you’re working.
BRADY: You’re not. This yard hardly ever gets used anymore. About one, maybe two trains a day come through here. And even if a train did come, I’ve got my radio on me.
Brady gestured to a walkie-talkie that was attached to his belt.
BRADY: I’d know if anything was coming.
TATE: Good to know.
After a few more tosses back and forth, Tate looked at his watch.
TATE: I should probably get back for dinner.
BRADY: Sounds good.
TATE: Thanks for, uh..you know.
BRADY: Yeah, you’re welcome. I was glad to.
Tate nodded and went to walk home.
BRADY: Tate.
He turned back.
BRADY: I know that I’m not your father, and I’d never try to replace him. But I would like to maybe be a friend.
TATE: Sure. That’d be cool. I mean, we were both close to Grandpa John and everything. So, sure.
BRADY: Great.
TATE: Great.
BRADY: Well, have a good night. Get home safely.
TATE: You too.
Tate turned to go home, then turned back.
TATE: Brady.
Brady turned back.
BRADY: Yeah?
TATE: Next time we see each other, tell me about that Celeste person you mentioned.
Brady smiled and chuckled again.
BRADY: I’ll do that. See you around.
TATE: Bye.
Tate turned and left, while Brady went back to patrolling the yard.

[tghca]

Tate and the real Brady even though they aren't father and son I can see them forming an uncle/nephew relationship because in some ways Brady is like an uncle to Tate because Carter and Brady may as well have been brothers because John looked at Carter like a son and Tate a grandson

[mae00]

I'm not surprised by Trix's reaction to Nicholas moving back in.

I hope the meeting goes well for Claire.

Surprising but not surprising that Brady would befriend Tate. It will be good for Tate to have a father figure around.

[heroicmuse]

I'm glad that Tate and Brady are making progress toward getting to know each other. Baseball is a good activity for them to bond over.

Great chapter André DiMera.

[Kpatch]

Maybe Tate and Brady will become close.

[André DiMera]

Thursday - 11/14

SALEM P.D.
Shawn-D was typing into his computer when he heard a commotion outside of his office. He looked up to see Nicole storm in.
NICOLE: What does E.J. DiMera want to do with my sister, and what are you gonna do about it?!
SHAWN-D: Good morning to you, too, Nicole.
NICOLE: I don’t have time for pleasantries! I want answers!
SHAWN-D: I’m happy to give you what answers I can give, Please close the door behind you and sit down.
Nicole closed the office door and threw herself into the chair across the desk from Shawn-D.
NICOLE: I tried to get answers from E.J., but the chowderheads at the front desk of Salem City Jail wouldn’t let me see him. Since when does not being on the list matter in this town?!
SHAWN-D: Nicole…
NICOLE: So, now I’m asking you, what is going on with my sister and E.J.?
SHAWN-D: If you’re finished shouting, I’ll be happy to tell you what I know, just as I said I would.
Nicole took a deep breath and glared.
SHAWN-D: Thank you. To answer your first, and it seems main, question, that’s what I’m trying to figure out-
NICOLE: You mean you don’t know?!
Shawn-D closed his laptop.
SHAWN-D: I have a theory that I feel is almost certainly the truth.
NICOLE: Almost?!
SHAWN-D: Let’s just say it’s as close as I can get to the truth right now until I can find more evidence. To start with, Jade’s attacker, Stuart Dirk, is dead.
NICOLE: I’m aware. Jade told me. Is he dead dead or Salem dead?
SHAWN-D: No, he’s dead. He murdered himself. I’m not going to go into details, mostly because I legally can’t, but he is definitely dead. Officially, he murdered himself.
NICOLE: What do you mean “officially”?
SHAWN-D: Well, the wound was self-inflicted, but there’s some doubt as to whether he did it of his own volition, or if he was coerced. To muddy things a bit, Dirk’s cell was right next to E.J.’s, and the night before his body was found E.J. was heard whispering things to Dirk into the wee hours of the night. To complicate things further, the day that Dirk’s body was found, Jade received a letter saying that her “little problem” had been dealt with.
NICOLE: And you assume that this letter is from E.J., even though he’s in jail.
SHAWN-D: I think E.J. had Dr. Rolf or someone else on the outside write and deliver the letter, yes.
NICOLE: Jade told me about the letter, too, as well as your suspicions about its connection to E.J. So, have you found anything yet?
SHAWN-D: Not at the moment, but I’m working on it. At the moment, E.J. is being, unsurprisingly, uncooperative. The reason you couldn’t get in to see him, apart from not being on the list, is because E.J. is spending a few days in solitary while he’s under suspicion of coercing Dirk to murder himself.
NICOLE: And if he is found to have sent the letter, what are you gonna do to protect my sister? The DiMeras don’t exactly leave people alone once they’ve noticed them. Anyway, how the hell did E.J. even know about Dirk and what he did?

JENNINGS & BRADY LAW
Aiden had given Chase the office that used to be Andrew’s when they had set up the law practice together, before Andrew had officially joined the ISA. Chase was still doing online courses for law school, and Aiden had given him an office so he could get used to the feel of having one. He was currently on his lunch break, and talking to Claire over the phone.
CHASE: So, how’s L.A.?

SIDE-BY-SIDE: JENNINGS & BRADY LAW/J.W. MARRIOTT - LOS ANGELES
CLAIRE: It’s really cool so far! When I got in on Saturday, it was super late, so I didn’t get to see much. Then I spent Sunday morning getting ready for my interview, but I spent the afternoon looking around. And it was so cool!
CHASE: That’s good!
CLAIRE: Yeah. We should come out here together for a vacation sometime, once we’re able to.
CHASE: I’d love that!
CLAIRE: How’s everything back in Salem?
CHASE: Oh, it’s good. Not much has really changed.
CLAIRE: That’s good.
CHASE: How soon is the interview?
CLAIRE: It’s coming up in…
Claire looked at her watch.
CLAIRE: Half an hour.
CHASE: I should let you go so you can get over there, then.
CLAIRE: It’s actually right down the street from my hotel. But, you’re right, I should probably make my way over there.
CHASE: Good luck, Songbird. You’ve got this!
CLAIRE: Thanks.
Claire took a deep breath.
CLAIRE: I love you.
CHASE: I love you too.
CLAIRE: Call me after work so I can tell you about the meeting.
CHASE: I will, for sure.
CLAIRE: Okay, bye.

JENNINGS & BRADY LAW
CHASE: Bye.
Chase hung up his phone, and smiled at the picture of him and Claire that was his phone’s background.

Belle knocked on Aiden’s office door, which was open. Aiden looked up from his paperwork.
AIDEN: Belle, come on in.
Belle walked in. Aiden stood up.
AIDEN: How are you?
Belle took a deep breath.
BELLE: I’m okay. It’s been a long few weeks, but I think I’m finally okay.
AIDEN: I understand. It’s a process I know all too well, and I’m very sorry you’re having to go through it.
BELLE: Thank you. Not just for that, but for everything. You and Hope and everyone, you’ve all been so amazing.
AIDEN: Well, we all loved John, and we all love you, as well.
BELLE: I love you guys, too.
Belle cleared her throat.
BELLE: Anyway, I didn’t just come to thank you for everything you’ve done for my family. I came to thank you for letting me have so much time off, and to let you know that I think I’m ready to come back to work.