The Melaswen Paradox (Read 329,156 times)

[mae00]

I'm so glad that Philip called Deimos out on his lie.

Can't wait to see the conversation between Hope and Chelsea. I'm torn between the baby's name having something to with Bo's name or Zack's. Maybe it's a combination of both.

[Kpatch]

Note to Deimos: Just because you serve time doesn't mean you didn't kill someone. Just ask your victim. Something tells me Philip and Deimos are never bonding.

[fluffysmom]

I'm looking forward to the dinner at Hope's house.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 224

ST LUKE'S
Sister Mary Moira had taken a short break from her prayers to take a walk around the church grounds. There was a nice breeze in the air. As she walked past the chapel, she saw a figure inside. This was not an unusual sight. Father Louis often had visitors who chose to sit in the chapel if they were waiting to speak with him. What was unusual was that this visitor appeared to be fiddling with the candles on the altar. Sister Mary Moira did a double-take, and went in for a closer look, when she suddenly heard a crash. She ran inside to the chapel, and brandished the ruler she kept up her sleeve, just in case.
MOIRA: Stop right there, young man!
The person who had been fiddling with the alter, turned around. He had on a ski mask.
MOIRA: What on earth are you doing here?

PARK
JAN: So, it's gonna take a lot of work, but if you're really committed to it, I think that you and I could become very good friends.
JADE: Really? That would be so amazing! I would love that!
Jan smiled.
JAN: Excellent. Come with me. Let's discuss things.
Jan and Jade both got up, and Jan led Jade away.

RENDEZVOUS HOTEL MELBOURNE – AUSTRALIA
The teens made their way from the airport to their hotel. Or, rather, the hotel they'd be staying at for a few days. Really, they were going to be stopping in several cities in Australia. Mr. Woods had given the kids a day to get adjusted to Australia, and to explore their surroundings. As the group were exploring the hotel, Trix found a quiet spot to make a phone call.
TRIX: Yeah, we made it. I dunno, really. I mean, if you wanted to do it tonight, we could. Well, it's not like I can just leave at a moment's notice, is it? I've got to talk to Mr. Woods about it. Yeah, I know that me getting my stuff was the whole point of me coming on this trip. Look, I want to, but it's gonna take more than a few minutes. I mean, I've barely been in town a few hours. All right. I'll speak to my teacher about it, then. Yeah. Love you, too. Bye.
Trix hung up her phone. Ciara and Claire were walking by.
CIARA: Hey.
TRIX: Oh, hey. How're you goin'?
CLAIRE: Not bad, how about you?
TRIX: Yeah, all right. Just got off the phone with my mum.
CIARA: Cool. You're supposed to see her sometime while we're in Melbourne, right?
Trix nodded.
TRIX: Yeah.
CIARA: So, Claire and I were thinking about going to check out the stuff on Flinder's Street. You wanna come?
TRIX: I do, but I need to talk to Mr. Woods before I can go. Mum's really excited to see me again.
CLAIRE: Oh, that's okay.
TRIX: I do wanna hang out with you guys, though.
CLAIRE: Well, we can wait.
TRIX: All right. It should only take a few minutes anyway. There's a Macca's just down the street, if you guys want some food. I could meet you there.
CLAIRE: Macca's?
TRIX: McDonald's. I really need to teach you guys Australian slang.
CIARA: That'd be awesome!
CLAIRE: So, we'll meet you there shortly.
TRIX: Sounds good.
Ciara and Claire walked in one direction, as Trix went off to find Mr. Woods.

[Kpatch]

I think we need a glossary of Aussie terms too. LOL.

Seemed like Sister recognized the guy (or girl) in the ski mask.

Jade is so eager!

Great chapter André DiMera.

[heroicmuse]

Ooh... I wonder if the person is the ski mask could be Thomas (or Susan)!

Looking forward to meeting Trix's mother, whoever she is. And to seeing more of the trip. Hopefully the kids will see some sights as well and not just McDonalds!

Jade needs to slow her roll. This is not gonna be good.

Great chapter André DiMera!

[mae00]

Hahaha! Love that Sister Moira was brandishing a ruler. Wonder who it is in the ski mask tho.

Jade may have gotten herself into much more than she realizes.

Trix's mother sounded like she was all too ready to get rid of Trix's stuff.

Great chapter André DiMera!

[fluffysmom]

I wonder who Sister Mary Moira caught on the altar.

I'm curious about Trix's Mom.

I hope the kids see some exciting sites not McDonald's.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 225

ST LUKE'S
The person in the mask put his hands up.
MOIRA: Answer me! I may be a nun, but I will defend myself, if I have to.
MAN: You won't have to.
Sister Mary Moira's eyes got wide.
MOIRA: I don't believe it.
The man took off his mask. Though he was, without doubt a man, he looked eerily similar to Sister Mary Moira. Speaking of the sister, she hit his hand with the ruler in her own.
MOIRA: Thomas Banks, what do you think you're doing breaking into a church?
THOMAS: Jesus, Moira-
MOIRA: And don't you go takin' the Lord's name in vain, now!
THOMAS: Sorry, sorry. I just had to come and see you.
MOIRA: What are you doing? You're not in trouble again, are you?
THOMAS: I'm not, but thank you for the vote of confidence. No, rather, I'm here on behalf of our sister.
MOIRA: What does Susan need that she couldn't tell me herself?
THOMAS: You have to admit, Moira, I have certain skills that you don't. A willingness to do whatever it takes to get things done.
MOIRA: Certain things? Thomas, please, don't tell me you're back in the life again.
THOMAS: I have it under control this time. You remember a few years ago when I was in that prison in England?
MOIRA: Wormwood Scrubs, yes, I do recall.
THOMAS: It was around that time that our nephew, Elvis, was murdered.
MOIRA: I know. Susan was inconsolable.
Thomas nodded.
THOMAS: And because of my particular set of skills, she paid me a visit one day.

HM PRISON WORMWOOD SCRUBS – ENGLAND – FLASHBACK
In the prison Thomas was staying at in England, Susan had come to visit.
SUSAN: You've gotta help me, Thomas.
THOMAS: You know, of course, that I will help you in any way that I can.
SUSAN: But how can you do that from prison?
THOMAS: You don't want to know the answer to that, Susan. Just tell me what it is you need.
SUSAN: I knew this was a mistake. I knew that this would happen to my poor little Elvis.
THOMAS: What's happened?
SUSAN: He's been murdered! Murdered by some evil, evil, evil man. I should have known this would happen when he started getting close to Stefano.
THOMAS: You want me to find his killer and take care of him?
SUSAN: Oh, that would be so wonderful, Thomas!
THOMAS: Consider it done.
SUSAN: Oh, thank you!
Susan hugged Thomas.
GUARD: No touching.
They sat back down.
THOMAS: It might take a little time. Even though I still have a lot of power, I am behind bars, for the moment.
SUSAN: I understand. I just want whoever killed my little Elvis to get exactly what he deserves!
THOMAS: And they shall.

ST. LUKE'S
Sister Mary Moira rolled her eyes and shook her head.
MOIRA: Oh goodness. Our sister.
THOMAS: I got out early on good behavior about a year after Susan's visit. But even before that, I had put things in motion. So, I spent the better part of the last six months doing research on the identity and whereabouts of Elvis' killer.
MOIRA: And what did you find?
THOMAS: Quite a lot. Most importantly, however, I came to one ultimate conclusion.
MOIRA: Well, don't keep me in suspense. What was your conclusion?
THOMAS: Elvis is not dead.

[heroicmuse]

YAY! I knew it was Thomas!!!!

So EJ is not dead... where is he? And what exactly is Thomas planning?

Great chapter André DiMera!

[mae00]

So EJ isn't dead. This could throw a wrench into both Nicholas' and Andre's plans. Can't wait to see where EJ's been up to and where he's at. I wonder how that changes Thomas's plan.

Great chapter André DiMera!

[André DiMera]

Chapter 226
ST. LUKE'S
It is now the next day. Sister Mary Moira entered the chapel. She looked at the candle holder, which was missing one candle. The one Thomas had broken when he snuck in the previous night. Sister Mary Moira thought back to part of their conversation that night.

FLASHBACK
MOIRA: Elvis...isn't dead?
THOMAS: That's right. And I've come here to find him.
MOIRA: And just how, prey tell, do you plan to do that?
THOMAS: You don't need to concern yourself about that, sister. Let's just say I have my methods. I've booked myself a place at the Salem Inn, as I'm not quite sure how long this will take. But I plan to find Elvis and take him to our sister.
MORIA: Thomas...
THOMAS: Moira, please. Everything will be fine. Don't worry.

ST. LUKE'S
MOIRA (thinking): But I am worried about you, Thomas. You don't know what you're getting yourself into.
Sister Mary Moira walked up to the altar, bowed, and knelt before it, making the sign of the cross.
MOIRA: Our Father, who art in Heaven...

HOPE & AIDEN'S HOUSE
That evening, Max and Chelsea went over to Hope and Aiden's house for dinner. It was a quieter evening than usual, due mostly to the fact that Ciara and Chase were away in Australia. The group had, of course, talked throughout the meal. Afterwards, they were clearing off the table.
MAX: That was really good, Hope!
CHELSEA: Definitely!
HOPE: Well, thank you.
CHELSEA: Hope, could we, um, talk for a minute or two?
HOPE: Sure.
AIDEN: I'll get the rest of these.
MAX: So will I.
HOPE: Thanks.
Hope led Chelsea upstairs to the spare room.
HOPE: Hey. How are you doing?
CHELSEA: I'm okay, thanks.
HOPE: Yeah?
CHELSEA: Yeah. Occasionally still getting morning sickness, and definitely feeling the baby's kicks now. But I'm okay.
HOPE: That's good. So, what's going on?
CHELSEA: Well, as you know, the baby's due in early September.
Hope nodded.
HOPE: Yes.
CHELSEA: And since you're one of his grandmas, I wanted to tell you first about this.
HOPE: It's a boy?
Chelsea nodded.
CHELSEA: Yeah. Max and I found out a couple weeks ago, but we want to keep it kinda quiet.
HOPE: Honey, that's great!
CHELSEA: Thanks. There is something else, though.
HOPE: All right, let's hear it.
CHELSEA: Max and I thought a lot about what we should name him. And we think we've finally come up with a good name.
HOPE: That's wonderful!
CHELSEA: Yeah. His name is going to be...Isaac Beauregard Brady. Named, of course, after my dad...
HOPE: And Zach.
Chelsea nodded. Hope wrapped her arms around Chelsea.
HOPE: Darling, that is beautiful.
CHELSEA: Thanks. Like I said, I wanted you to be the first to know.
HOPE: I appreciate that. Thank you.
Chelsea wiped her eyes and sat down on the bed. Hope sat next to her.
HOPE: Hey. What's wrong?
CHELSEA: Nothing. I've just been thinking a lot lately. About both of them.
Hope nodded and put an arm around Chelsea.
HOPE: I know. I think about them a lot, too. And I know that your father and Zach would be so proud of the beautiful, smart, kind, loving woman that you've become. And so am I.
CHELSEA: Thanks, Hope.
Hope hugged Chelsea again.

[heroicmuse]

Aww that was such a beautiful scene between Chelsea and Hope. I'm glad so far there's no complications with the pregnancy.

I'm also worried about what Thomas is up to.

Great chapter André DiMera. Will there be previews?

[Kpatch]

I thought I commented yesterday. I did in my head. LOL.

I can't believe Elvis is alive. I love how you are picking up stories that the show seems to have dropped.

Can we have previews?

[mae00]

Such a sweet scene between Hope and Chelsea.

I'm starting to wonder if Sister Mary Moira knows exactly what Thomas is getting into.....she didn't seem all that shocked upon hearing that EJ is alive.

Great chapter Andre!!