The Melaswen Paradox (Read 329,113 times)

[fluffysmom]

Thomas's mission could get him keep killed.

I'm glad Hope was the first one to find out the baby's name.

[André DiMera]

Thanks for reading and commenting, everyone! Some exciting stuff is coming up!

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Next Week...

Next week, the Australian adventure continues.
CIARA: Whoa!

And Trix finally meets up with her mother.
TRIX: Mum.

Plus, back in Salem, a revelation sends shockwaves through the town.
THOMAS: Your husband is alive.

All this and more next week on THE MELASWEN PARADOX!

[heroicmuse]

Yay! I can't wait to meet Trix's mom and see what the kids get up to in Australia.

I wonder how Sami will react to this news and what Thomas is up to.

Thanks for the great previews André DiMera!

[Kpatch]

This will be fun! I'm most looking forward to seeing Trix's mum.

Thanks for the previews André DiMera.

[fluffysmom]

It's going to be a very interesting week. Looking forward to meeting Trix's Mom.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 227

RENDEZVOUS HOTEL MELBOURNE – AUSTRALIA
The teens were eating breakfast (because of the time change in Australia, which is 15 hours ahead of America).
CIARA: I'm sorry your mom never showed yesterday.
TRIX: It's whatever. I don't really care. I'm kinda used to her not being there.
CLAIRE: That's sad.
Trix shrugged. Joey, carrying a tray of food, sat down.
JOEY: So, you guys excited to start seeing the sights?
TRIX: I know I am. Especially when we go to the Royal Botanic Gardens this arvo (afternoon).
CLAIRE: I'm excited for St. Patrick's cathedral.
TRIX: Now, that is beautiful! It really is gorgeous!
CIARA: I'm kind of excited for tomorrow when we go to that war memorial our Australian Studies teacher, Mr. Canning, told us about.
TRIX: The Shrine of Remembrance. My mum took my little sister and I there once.
CIARA: You have a sister?
TRIX: Yeah. I say little, but she's only, like, a year younger than me.
CIARA: That's so cool!

HOPE & AIDEN'S HOUSE
Hope and Chelsea came out from the bedroom.
HOPE: Congratulations again, honey. You know, if you need anything, I'm always here.
CHELSEA: Thanks. And I'll let you know. After all, you're one of little Isaac's grandmas.
Hope and Chelsea hugged, then went downstairs.
AIDEN: Hey, you two.
HOPE: Hello, there.
Max and Chelsea hugged.
MAX (whispering): How'd it go?
CHELSEA (whispering): Great!
Max and Chelsea kissed.
AIDEN: Well, I hear congratulations are in order.
CHELSEA: Thanks, Aiden.
Chelsea and Aiden hugged. Then, she looked at Max.
CHELSEA: And, I already told Hope this news, but Max and I thought we should share it with you, too.
AIDEN: All right, let's hear it.
CHELSEA: We decided on a name for our baby.
MAX: Isaac Beauregard Brady.
AIDEN: Ah, so you are having a boy, then. I was hoping you were.
CHELSEA: Yep. So were we. And in less than three months, we'll all be able to meet him.
AIDEN: Very good.

SAMI & LUCAS' APARTMENT
There was a knock at the door. Lucas opened it. On the other side was Thomas.
LUCAS: Can I help you?
THOMAS: Is this where Sami Brady lives?
LUCAS: It might be. Who's asking.
THOMAS: Let's just say I'm a concerned friend.
LUCAS: Huh.
Lucas looked Thomas over.
LUCAS: Don't go anywhere.
Lucas shut the door. Thomas waited. A moment later, the door opened again. This time, Sami was on the other side.
SAMI: What the...?
Sami did a double-take.
THOMAS: Miss Brady, we need to talk.
SAMI: I'm sorry, but who are you?
THOMAS: My name is Thomas Banks. I believe you know my sister, Susan.
SAMI: Oh, okay. I was wondering about that. Sorry, it's just...you look so much like her.
THOMAS: Susan, my other sister Moira and I are identical.
SAMI: I see. Well, come in.
THOMAS: Thank you.
Sami opened the door further and let Thomas into the room. They sat down across from the other.
SAMI: Can I get you something?
THOMAS: No, I'm fine, thank you.
SAMI: So, what I can I for you?
THOMAS: I have some rather bizarre news for you. I'm sure you'll find it hard to believe, at first, but be assured, it is the truth.
SAMI: Okay. What's the news?
THOMAS: Your husband is still alive.

[heroicmuse]

I loved this whole exchange between Sami and Thomas. But I hope EJ being alive is not going to mess job the good thing Sami and Lucas got going.

I am very curious about who Trix's mum is.

Great chapter André DiMera!

[Kpatch]

I can't wait for Sami's reaction. Great cliffhanger!

[mae00]

I fully expect Sami's next line to be - of course he is. He's right here. LOL. Can't wait to see her reaction to EJ's "non-death".

Hmmm. So Trix is used to her mum not being around. I wondered about that from the last chapter. I wonder who she is.....and who Trix's little sister is.

Great chapter André DiMera!

[fluffysmom]

I wonder how Sami will react to the news.

I wonder if we've ever met Trix's Mom.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 228

SAMI & LUCAS' APARTMENT
Sami hesitated.
SAMI: I'm sorry, Mr. Banks...
THOMAS: Thomas, please.
SAMI: Thomas, then. I'm sorry, but you must be mistaken.
THOMAS: Oh, I'm not. And I believe that somewhere, deep down, you know that I'm not.
SAMI: Well, if you choose to believe it, then that's up to you, but I don't.
THOMAS: Why?
SAMI: For one, I don't have a husband.
LUCAS: Not yet, anyway.
Sami took Lucas' hand.
THOMAS: But you did at one point. And, if he were still alive, that would mean your marriage to him is still valid. Ergo, your husband is still alive.
LUCAS: You realize that what you're saying sounds insane.
THOMAS: I know that it is difficult to believe. But, I have some very reliable sources who are telling me that Elvis J. DiMera is alive.
SAMI: That's impossible. I saw the body. E.J. is dead!
THOMAS: You saw a body.
SAMI: I saw his body.
THOMAS: Perhaps.
LUCAS: No, there's no perhaps about it. Man, what are you doing here? And why bring up E.J.'s death now, two whole years after the fact, huh?
THOMAS: My sister, Susan, paid me a visit right around the time Elvis died. She asked me to help get rid of the people responsible for her son's death. However, by the time I was in a position to help, his killer had already been disposed of, and some of my sources had told me that Elvis was still alive.
SAMI: Okay, say we believe you. How did it happen, then? How is E.J. still alive when I saw him get shot, and watched him die in my arms?
THOMAS: Quite easily, actually.

SALEM MORGUE – FLASHBACK
Kristen stood over E.J.'s dead body. It wasn't supposed to happen this way. This wasn't part of the plan. Luckily, Stefano had a back up plan. Stefano always had a back up plan. And this time, he had entrusted Kristen with it. At last, he was giving her something important to do. She took the needle out of her pocket. She stuck it into E.J.'s hand, and watched as the clear liquid left the needle and entered his body.
KRISTEN: Soon, brother. Very soon.
She then wheeled E.J.'s body out of the room. Moments later she came back, wheeling another dead body, one that looked exactly like E.J.

SAMI & LUCAS' APARTMENT
Sami and Lucas both rolled their eyes.
SAMI: That is absurd!
THOMAS: Be that as it may, it's the truth.
Thomas' phone buzzed. He looked at it.
THOMAS: If you'll excuse me, I have some other business to attend to. You'll be hearing from me, soon, though. As soon as I find more information on Elvis. Good day.
Thomas walked out.
LUCAS: What the hell was that?
SAMI: Apparently Susan Banks has an identical brother.
LUCAS: I don't think it works like that.
SAMI: Evidently, in the Banks family, it does. More importantly, Susan seems to be obsessed with finding E.J., if he's even really alive.
LUCAS: Wait a minute, you don't actually believe this guy, do you?
SAMI: Not really. And I don't want to even think that it is, true. I do think we should talk to my mom, and see if she knows anything about this guy. Find out if he is who he says he is.
Lucas nodded.

[heroicmuse]

LOL at Sami and Lucas' reaction to Thomas looking like Susan and to the story of how EJ is alive.

I am so curious as to what Marlena will say and what Sami is going to do if EJ shows up.

Great chapter André DiMera!

[fluffysmom]

It's a good idea for Sami and Lucas to talk to Marlena.

The story seems like standard DiMera to me. Anything seems possible when Stefano is involved.

[mae00]

It was the magic juice that always brought Stefano back!! LOL

I'm surprised at how calm Sami stayed throughout this whole visit. I'm glad they are going to talk to Marlena. I wonder if she can maintain that composure....oh who am I kidding...we're talking about Sami here. Poor Lucas. I see much more turmoil and heartbreak ahead for him tho.

[Kpatch]

Great flashback. Loved the explanation. The Dimeras always have a dead lookalike on hand, probably in the same closet with the spare prenups. LOL.