The Melaswen Paradox (Read 329,076 times)

[Kpatch]

I've been wondering about Vivian and Nicholas.

I will wait with bated breath until you return. Have a good time.

[fluffysmom]

I'm finally caught up on the last two weeks. I can't wait to see what happens next!

[mae00]

Enjoy your trip André DiMera!

[André DiMera]

Chapter 242

DIMERA MANSION
Sami felt a hand on her shoulder.
E.J.: Hello, Samantha.
Sami turned around and came face to face with E.J. DiMera.
SAMI: What the...?
E.J.: Come now, my darling, surely you expected this.
SAMI: So, it's true?
E.J.: Of course it is. I'm a DiMera, aren't I? We always find our way back.
Sami ran out of the room. She ran up the stairs and into main room, where Tony and Anna were sitting.
TONY: Sami, what's going on?
SAMI: I...I just...
TONY: Oh my. You look very pale. Please, sit down.
Tony guided Sami to the sofa.
SAMI: There's no time to sit down. We have to get out of here. All of us. You have no idea what André and Rolf have got in the lab!
ANNA: Whatever it is, it can't be that bad.
E.J.: Can't it?
All three jumped as they noticed that E.J. had followed Sami into the room.
E.J.: Well, isn't this quite a welcome home party? My gorgeous wife, my big brother and his equally gorgeous wife.
TONY: Elvis.
E.J.: Hello, Tony. Anna. As father used to say, it's good to be back.

BUS – AUSTRALIA
As it happened, the seat that Noelle took was next to Trix.
NOELLE: So you're Beatrix Alamain, then.
TRIX: Yeah. Who are you?
NOELLE: Noelle Whelan. I'm kind of surprised we haven't met yet, actually. Then again, you've been so busy mooning over Ciara Brady, we really haven't had the chance, I suppose.
TRIX: Well, that's done with. Ciara's made it clear I'm nothing more to her than a friend.
NOELLE: You're upset about that, I can tell.
TRIX: Gee, you think?
Noelle nodded.
NOELLE: You know what else I think? I think I can help you.
TRIX: How?

SALEM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Nicholas paced the halls. It had been several weeks now since the incident at the Mansion, and Vivian hadn't improved much. Kayla walked out of a room.
NICHOLAS: Dr. Brady, please, I need to talk to you about Aunt Viv. I need to know if she'll be okay.
KAYLA: Nicholas, I understand you're very concerned about her. But I can assure you, she is being given the best care possible.
NICHOLAS: But, can't you bring her out of the coma yet?
KAYLA: I wish I could. But, at this point, that's just not an option that would be beneficial to her right now. We're doing everything that we can, I promise you; and as soon as Dr. Horton and I believe that it's safe for her to come out of her coma, we will let you know.
Nicholas nodded.
NICHOLAS: Okay. I understand. Thank you.

PIER
Steve felt something hit him on the back of the head, and he was knocked out. Roman was next. John pulled his gun out.
JOHN: Who's there? Show yourself.
Three figures stepped out of the shadows. The figures were Cassie, Rex and Chad.
JOHN: What the hell?
CHAD: André sends his regards.
Then, John got hit on the back of the head, too. Chad looked down at John and shook his head. He then looked up at the twins.
CHAD: Get to work.
Cassie and Rex nodded. They picked up Steve and Roman, and carried them into the back of a truck. Then, they came back for John. After moving all three, the twins came back.
CHAD: Leave us.
Again, Cassie and Rex nodded. They got into the truck and drove away. Chad looked up.
CHAD: Your request has been completed.
André patted Chad on the shoulder.
ANDRE: Well done.

[heroicmuse]

Omg that scene with EJ was so perfect. I could just picture it.

Trix please stay away from Noelle.

I really feel for Nicholas.

So Chad is working for Andre. Has he been brainwashed?

Great chapter André DiMera

[Kpatch]

Welcome back André DiMera!

I'm worried about Vivian too.

I'm disappointed that three professionals like Steve, Roman, and John let themselves get ambushed.

Trix and Noelle could be dangerous together.

[mae00]

Welcome back André DiMera! Hope you had a great vacation!!

I wonder how much brainwashing EJ has been under since it was Andre and Rolf that brought him back.

Can we have Noelle thrown into the ocean please?

I have no doubt that Andre brainwashed Chad. I'm not a bit surprised that John, Steve, and Roman all got hit upside the head. There's times where I wish I could do that too....and include a few others. LOL

[André DiMera]

Chapter 243

ST. LUKE'S
Nicholas left the hospital and drove around Salem for a while. He stopped at the church and hesitantly went in. He wasn't really sure what he was doing here. He walked around, looking at the decorations around the church. Sister Mary Moira walked by.
NICHOLAS: Sister?
She stopped and turned to him.
MOIRA: Yes, young man? How can I help you?
NICHOLAS: I, um, I was wondering how exactly do you pray?
MOIRA: You sinply kneel, fold your hands, and say what's on your mind. And if you don't know exactly what to say, just close your eyes and fold your hands. The Lord knows what's on your heart.
NICHOLAS: No, I know that. I mean, how do you pray for the sick? Like, what kind of prayer do you say?
MOIRA: Well, there is, of course, the Lord's Prayer and the Hail Mary. I believe I may have a book of prayer in the convent. If you're willing to wait a few moments, I could check and see if there's a prayer for the sick in there.
NICHOLAS: I would appreciate that, sister. Thank you.
Sister Mary Moira nodded, and then walked away to find the book. Nicholas walked into the chapel.
NICHOLAS: The, uh, the nun said that you're supposed to kneel and close your eyes, but I figure somebody like You doesn't really care what position I'm in. Hell, who even knows if you'll listen to me? It's not like I've ever really made any real attempt to talk to You before.
ERIC: The Lord will always listen. And He always helps, even if it's in a way that we can't see immediately.
Nicholas turned and saw Eric standing up.
ERIC: I'm sorry, I didn't mean to intrude on your prayers. I was just cleaning the church from tonight's mass, and thought you sounded like you might need someone to talk to.

BUS – AUSTRALIA
NOELLE: I can help you make Ciara jealous.
TRIX: Um, nice try, but Ciara's already told me that she's not into that.
NOELLE: Oh, she is. She just doesn't know it yet.
TRIX: No, I don't think so.
NOELLE: Hey, if you don't want to get Ciara...
TRIX: I don't want to be with someone who doesn't want to be with me. That's what I don't want. You can't force love.
NOELLE: Oh, come on. You can't tell me that you're not the least bit mad at Ciara for rejecting you.
TRIX: I'm not, though. I mean, yeah, I would have prefered that she didn't. But she was really nice and straight forward about it.
NOELLE: Whatever. Don't say I didn't offer.
The bus came to a stop. Their Australian Studies teacher, Mr. Canning, stood up.
CANNING: All right, mates. We've made it to Alice Springs! Now, I'd like you all to come off, single-file.
Noelle and Trix picked up their bags.
NOELLE: Just think about it, okay?
TRIX: Nothing to think about.
NOELLE: Well, you never know. You may well change your mind.
TRIX: I doubt it.
Noelle rolled her eyes and got off the bus.

[heroicmuse]

I'm glad Trix rejected Noelle's offer. I hope she sticks to that!

Loved the scene in the chapel. So emotional.

Great chapter André DiMera

[mae00]

Whew. I'm glad Trix stood up to Noelle. I hope Trix confides in Ciara and the others about what Noelle is trying to do.

[Kpatch]

The church scene was really moving. Eric would be a good person for Nicholas to talk to.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 244

ST. LUKE'S
ERIC: Please, forgive my intrustion.
NICHOLAS: It's okay. I really don't even know what I'm doing here, to be honest.
ERIC: I know the feeling. I've had doubts many times in my life.
NICHOLAS: Well, my family's never been all that religious. And, anyway, aren't you a priest?
ERIC: No, not anymore, at least. I was, once. Now I just help out around the church. If you'd like, I can get Father Louis, if you'd feel better speaking to a priest.
NICHOLAS: No, that's fine. Nicholas Alamain.
ERIC: Eric Brady.
Eric and Nicholas shook hands.
ERIC: So, what can I help you with?
NICHOLAS: My aunt, she's not doing well. There was an incident a few weeks ago. Some psycho shot her. She's currently in a medically induced coma, and doesn't show much sign of improvement.
ERIC: I'm very sorry to hear that, Nicholas. If there's anything either myself, Father Louis, or the church can do, please don't hesitate to call.
NICHOLAS: Thanks. Well, since there was really nothing else to do, I came here...to pray, I guess. Though, honestly, I've no idea what I'm doing. There was a nun who said she had a book of prayer, but I don't know where she went.
ERIC: Well, I can certainly pray with you, if you'd like.
NICHOLAS: Thank you.
ERIC: This way.
Eric led Nicholas to the altar. They bowed. Eric walked up to the altar, picked up and lit a nearby match, and used it to light a candle. He stepped down and stood alongside Nicholas.
ERIC: What is your aunt's name?
NICHOLAS: Vivian.
ERIC: All right. Kneel with me, and fold your hands. Just repeat after me.
Nicholas and Eric knelt before the altar and folded their hands.
ERIC: Our Father, who art in Heaven.
NICHOLAS: Our Father, who art in Heaven.
ERIC: Hallowed be thy name...

DIMERA MANSION
TONY: Elvis.
E.J.: In the flesh.
TONY: Well, I must say, it's quite a suprise to see you.
E.J.: As it is to see you. Aren't you supposed to be dead?
TONY: So were you, last I heard.
E.J.: Yes, well, as you can see, we both got lucky.
TONY: The only luck I had was that I was found on André and Stefano's island.
E.J.: Ah, yes. I hear Melaswen is lovely at this time of year.
TONY: I assume that you're back as part of some diabolical scheme, concoted by André, no doubt.
E.J.: Tony, isn't it at all possible that I merely came back to reunite with my family?
SAMI: If that were true, why wait until now? It's been a few years.
E.J.: What can I say? I've been busy.
Lucas walked in.
LUCAS: What the hell is this?
E.J.: Lucas! Wonderful to see you again, old boy.
LUCAS: I can't say the same.
E.J.: Come, come now. Surely we can put whatever petty feud we had between us in the past.
LUCAS: I don't think so.
Sami walked over to Lucas.
SAMI (whispering): How's Allie?
LUCAS (whispering): She's fine.
E.J.: Oh, yes. That reminds me. The children. Now that I'm back, I must see the children. I'm sure they've grown so much since I last saw them.
SAMI: You won't be getting anywhere near my children. Or me, for that matter. Come on, Lucas, let's get out of here.
Sami and Lucas walked out.
E.J.: Well, what a welcome.
E.J. looked at Tony and Anna, neither of whom were too pleased to see him.

[heroicmuse]

Lol at EJ and Tony's exchange. All the fake deaths must be confusing for everyone.

I'm sure this isn't over by a long shot though. Wonder what EJ will do now.

Loved the scene with Nicholas and Eric. Wonder if Eric knows who Vivian is.

Great chapter André DiMera!

[Kpatch]

Melaswen is lovely this time of year. That is perfect!!!

E.J.: As it is to see you. Aren't you supposed to be dead?
TONY: So were you, last I heard.

Only in Salem would a conversation like that seem normal.

[mae00]

Bwahahaha!!!! Loved the exchange between Tony and EJ.