The Melaswen Paradox (Read 329,108 times)

[André DiMera]

Chapter 229

SAMI & LUCAS' APARTMENT
Sami was on the phone.
SAMI: I'm sorry, I'm just having trouble with the idea of someone having quadruplets, three of whom are identical, where one of the identical ones is a man. Well, if you say so. So, who is this guy, anyway? You don't think there's any merit to what he says, do you? Okay. Let me know if he finds anything. Thanks. Bye.

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, MELBOURNE – AUSTRALIA
The group of teens were walking through the botanical gardens in Melbourne.
CLAIRE: This place is beautiful!
TRIX: I know. I love this place. My mum used to take me and my little sister here when we were younger.
Trix, Ciara and Claire walked over to a nearby pond. There were several goldfish swimming there.
CIARA: Oh, how cute.
Meanwhile, Joey and Noelle were walking through a different part of the gardens.
JOEY: So, anything you wanna stop and look at?
NOELLE: Not really. Not a big fan of flowers.
JOEY: Gotcha.
NOELLE: I'd rather get to know more about you. Wanna go someplace more private and...ya know, “talk”?
Joey shrugged.
JOEY: I guess.
At last, Ciara and Trix stopped at a bench, which was surrounded by flowers. Claire had gone to meet up with Chase.
CIARA: I almost wish we could just stay here all day.
TRIX: I know the feeling. I loved it when mum took us here. It's so peaceful.
WOMAN (voice only): I thought I might find you here.
Trix looked up and saw a blonde woman walking towards them.
TRIX: Mum?
WOMAN: Hullo, sweetie.
Trix, Claire and Ciara stood up.
WOMAN: Is this one of your new friends, then?
TRIX: Yep. Mum, this is Ciara. Ciara, this is my mum, Andrea Somers.
ANDREA: Hullo, Ciara. Nice to meet you.
CIARA: You too.
Andrea and Ciara shook hands.
ANDREA: I hope you don't mind, but I'll need to take Trix away from you for a moment.
CIARA: All right.
TRIX: I'll catch up with you later, yeah?
CIARA: Sure. Sounds good.
Andrea smiled, then she and Trix walked away. Once they were out of earshot, she turned to her daughter.
ANDREA: So, that's your new friend?
TRIX: One of them.
ANDREA: Is she...?
TRIX: Oh god, mum! No! I barely even know Ciara. I only met her a few days before we came out here.
ANDREA: All right, just checking. You know I always like knowing what's going on with you.
TRIX: Yeah, I know.
ANDREA: So, I suppose now you're back here, you'll want to get your stuff, then. And see your sister.
TRIX: Is she back home, even? Last I heard, she was out in the suburbs.
ANDREA: That...is a temporary arrangement.
TRIX: Mum, what have you done to Willow now?
ANDREA: I haven't done anything. Well, nothing more than usual.
Trix rolled her eyes.
ANDREA: Well, come on. Let's go get your stuff.
TRIX: It's not that simple. We'll have to talk to one of the teachers, either Mr. Canning or Mr. Woods, first.
ANDREA: All right, well let's go do that.

Click here for pictures of the gardens.

[heroicmuse]

Omg I had a feeling about who Trix's mum was based on the photo and my watching of Neighbours. Great reference! I'm excited to see what transpires here.

I loved Sami's disbelief about the quadruplets.

Why does Joey attract such lunatics?

Great chapter André DiMera!

[mae00]

Sounds like John is on the case.

Joey better watch himself. Noelle is up to no good.

Sounds like Trix has her hands full with her mum. Wonder what schemes Andrea has pulled. I sense some tension between the two of them.

[Kpatch]

mae00, I was thinking the same thing about John.

Sami had twins by different fathers. I would think she'd be open minded to identical quads. LOL.

I don't watch Neighbours so I don't know who Andrea Sommers is. At first I thought Willow was a blast from DAYS past, but based on heroicmuse's comment, I think not.

[André DiMera]

I've added a brief summary of Andrea, as well of some other returning/new characters in this story to my story guide. To check it out, go here: myhourglass.proboards.com/post/288040/thread

For a more in depth summary of Andrea (and her other daughter who has not been seen [yet!] in this story), go here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Neighbours_characters_(2017)#Andrea_Somers

[fluffysmom]

Jun 21, 2017 10:03:24 GMT -5 Kpatch said:

Sami had twins by different fathers. I would think she'd be open minded to identical quads. LOL.

Great point Kpatch.

Joey definitely attracts all the crazy girls.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 230

SAMI & LUCAS' APARTMENT
Lucas sat down, with two cups in his hands. He handed one to Sami.
SAMI: Thanks.
LUCAS: So, I take it that was your mother on the phone.
Sami nodded.
SAMI: She's having John look into Thomas, see what the guy's all about.
LUCAS: That's a good idea.
SAMI: I just want you to know, whether Thomas was telling the truth or not, you don't have anything to worry about.
LUCAS: I didn't think I did.
SAMI: That's good. Because, I want you to know...I am in. I am all in. It may have taken me a long time to realize this, but Lucas, you are the only man I want. The only man I'll ever want. The only man I'll ever need.
LUCAS: Well, that's good, because you are the only woman I'll ever need.
SAMI: What I'm trying to say is, you're not gonna get rid of me that easily, general.
LUCAS: Nor would I ever want to.
Sami and Lucas kissed.
SAMI: Good. I've actually been thinking about this for a while...
Sami got off the couch and knelt on the ground.
LUCAS: What are you doing?
Allie came out of her room just as Sami pulled a ring out of her pocket. Allie stood in the doorway of the living room, and put a hand over her mouth.
SAMI: Lucas Horton, will you marry me?
Lucas smiled and took Sami by the hand.
LUCAS: Yes.
Sami put the ring on Lucas' finger, then pulled him into a kiss.
ALLIE: Yes!
Allie did a fist pump into the air.

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, MELBOURNE – AUSTRALIA
Andrea and Trix were talking to Mr. Woods.
ANDREA: So, as you can see, I need to take Trix back home so she can get her stuff.
WOODS: Yes, I see. And I agree. Trix will need her things. I'll ask one of the others to come with you.
Mr. Woods turned.
WOODS: Kyle, come here, please.
ANDREA: Is that really necessary? I mean, I am Beatrix's mother.
WOODS: Yes, I understand that. However, it's protocol that any student who is separating from the group must be accompanied by a chaperone.
ANDREA: Again, I'm her mother.
WOODS: Miss Somers, I'm sure you're aware that I mean a chaperone from Salem High. That's just the way it goes. I have to have my students stay with their chaperones. If she were just walking around the garden, that would be different.
Andrea grimaced, but soon recovered.
ANDREA: I see.
Mr. Canning, the Australian Studies teacher walked over.
CANNING: You wanted to see me, sir?
WOODS: Yes, I'm sure you've met Beatrix.
CANNING: Hiya. How're you goin'?
TRIX: Not bad, thanks.
WOODS: This is her mother, Andrea Somers. Miss Somers and her daughter would like to retrieve her things so that she can be more equipped for the rest of our trip, as well as her stay in Salem once we return. Could you go with them, please?
CANNING: Sure thing.
WOODS: Thank you.
TRIX: Thanks, Mr. Canning. And Mr. Woods.
WOODS: No problem. We'll be leaving here around 4, so if you aren't back by then, we'll meet you at the motel. Have a good afternoon.
TRIX: Thanks.
Trix, her mother and Mr. Canning walked away.

[heroicmuse]

Omg so glad Mr Woods insisted someone go with Trix. I don't trust Andrea at all and I hope Trix makes it back in time and that no one gives Mr Canning the slip.

Loved Sami proposing to Lucas. Yay! I hope EJ doesn't show up at the wedding.

Great chapter André DiMera.

[mae00]

Now heroicmuse - It wouldn't be a true Sami Brady wedding if someone didn't crash it. LOL

I love that Allie got to see the proposal.

I'm so glad that someone is going with Trix and her mom....and that it's an adult. I was afraid that somehow Andrea would get one of the other teens roped into something.

[fluffysmom]

I'm excited about the proposal. I'm glad Allie saw it.

[Kpatch]

If I were Lucas I'd be concerned to hear EJ is alive too. I'm glad Sami preempted that issue by proposing to Lucas.

I wonder if Mr. Canning is going to take a shine to Trix's mum.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 231

ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL – MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
The next day was a free day for the teens. Ciara, Claire, Chase and Trix decided to spend it looking around St. Patrick's Cathedral.
CLAIRE: Wow!
TRIX: I know! It's gorgeous!
CHASE: It totally is!
CIARA: So, you got back kind of late last night. How did things with your mom go?
TRIX: About as well as can be expected.
CIARA: What's that mean?
TRIX: Let's just say mum and I...we don't always get on very well. She's got all these ideas about how her life should be, and she usually uses...let's put it politely, less than honest means to get what she wants. Usually involving me and my little sister, Willow, in it, somehow.
CLAIRE: That's sad.
TRIX: Yeah. Don't get me wrong, I love my mum, but she drives me crazy sometimes.
CHASE: Gotcha.
TRIX: Onto a happier topic, though, how're you all liking Melbourne so far?
CLAIRE: It's awesome!
CIARA: I love it!
CHASE: Me too!
TRIX: That's good. It's nice to be back here, but I'm most excited for when we get to the Outback. Now that is gonna be fun.

BRADY PUB
Aiden had stopped at the Brady Pub for lunch. Chelsea put his plate of food down in front of him.
CHELSEA: Here you go.
AIDEN: Thanks, Chels.
CHELSEA: You're welcome. I meant to ask the other night at dinner, have you and Hope set a date yet?
AIDEN: We have, actually. We're looking at the day before Christmas. We'll get married, celebrate Christmas with our families, and then head off on our honeymoon over New Years.
CHELSEA: That sounds great!
AIDEN: Thank you. Congratulations again on the baby.
CHELSEA: Thanks. Two and a half months.
Chelsea looked at her watch.
CHELSEA: Well, I should get back to my other tables. I'll be back in a bit.
AIDEN: Thank you.
A few tables over, David and Scotty were having lunch.
SCOTTY: So, Dr. Jonas tells me your leg is healing nicely.
DAVID: Yep. Another week or so and I'll probably be able to move on from this wheechair to a pair of crutches.
SCOTTY: Well, that should be a nice change.
David nodded.
DAVID: It will be. I'm so tired of sitting around.
SCOTTY: I can imagine.
DAVID: Though, I must admit, it is nicer to be back in Salem than I thought it would be. Mostly because I get to spend time with my son.
SCOTTY: It's good to have you, dad.
DAVID: I've been thinking, I might make my stay in Salem a bit more permanent.
SCOTTY: Really? That would be awesome!
DAVID: I gotta say, you and my mother have put up a convincing argument. Just don't tell your grandmother that I actually agreed with her on something. I'm sure she'd be shocked speechless.
SCOTTY: I'll let you tell her you're staying. And I'm glad you are.
DAVID: Me too, Scott. Me too.

DIMERA MANSION
André walked down to Rolf's lab. Rolf was working over a table with a sheet covering it. There was something under the sheet.
ANDRE: Is it ready, Rolf?
ROLF: Almost. I do apologize for the delay, but with Stefano's declining health and death, as well as bringing Bart back, I had my hands full.
ANDRE: Just as long as he's completed soon.
ROLF: He will be.
André nodded.
ANDRE: Soon, dear brother. Soon you'll be able to join us again.
He pulled back part of the sheet to reveal E.J.

[heroicmuse]

Ooh.... What does Andre have in mind for resurrected EJ I wonder?

I can't wait for Hope and Aiden's wedding! And I am really worried about what Andrea is up to.

Great chapter André DiMera. Will there be previews?

[Kpatch]

Rolf REALLY has his hands full! LOL. I love how he put that.

I'm happy David is staying in Salem too!

Hoping for previews!

[mae00]

Glad the teens are enjoying their trip! If Trix really is on the up and up, I'm glad she semi warned the rest of them about her mum's ways.

Oh dear. I know I should have expected it, but I really wasn't expecting Andre to have EJ. Thomas better be extremely careful. Rolf wasn't lying when he said that he had his hands full.

Great chapter André DiMera!