The Melaswen Paradox (Read 328,986 times)

[fluffysmom]

I wonder how Johnny will react to all of this.

It's not surprising that Jan doesn't want to tell Jade about Paul but she deserves to know the truth.

I wonder what Andre's next move will be.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 251

DIMERA MANSION
Tony was sitting at his desk. Harold walked in.
HAROLD: Excuse me, sir?
TONY: Yes, Harold?
HAROLD: You have a visitor.
TONY: Whom?
HAROLD: A Mr. Thomas Banks, sir.
TONY: Send him in.
Harold bowed and walked out. Thomas walked in.
TONY: What can I do for you, Mr. Banks?
THOMAS: Did you verify the information I gave you?
TONY: It was verified for me, yes.
THOMAS: So, I was correct, then. Elvis is alive.
TONY: He is, yes. Regrettably, under less than ideal circumstances. He seems to have been brought back by André.
THOMAS: Hm. Regardless, I wish to see him. I need to take him to his mother.
TONY: I'm afraid that's not possible.
Thomas frowned.
THOMAS: Why is that?
TONY: I don't know where he is. As I said, he was brought back by André, and has teamed up with him. I confronted them last night, but they escaped. I've no idea where they've gone.
THOMAS: I suggest you find out. Promptly.

SAMI & LUCAS' APARTMENT
JOHNNY: At least, I assume it's Uncle Thomas you're talking about. I haven't actually met the guy, but you said his last name is Banks, so he must be related to Grandmother.
Sami hesitated.
SAMI: He is, yes.
JOHNNY: So, what about him? Have you actually seen him?
LUCAS: A few weeks ago, yeah.
JOHNNY: And?
SAMI: And nothing. We saw him. He said some crazy stuff, and that's it.
JOHNNY: What are you hiding from me?
SAMI: Johnny, there are some things that are very complicated right now.
JOHNNY: Oh god. Mom, come on! Spit it out! I'm thirteen! I can take it.
There was a knock at the door.
LUCAS: I'll get it.
Lucas got up and went to get the door. On the other end was E.J.
LUCAS: Oh, great. It's you.
E.J.: Nice to see you, too, Lucas. And yes, it's me. That seems to be the reaction of most of the good people of Salem. I should hope it's not also the reaction of my children.
Johnny turned around. His mouth fell open when he saw E.J.
JOHNNY: Father?
E.J.: Hello, Johnny.
JOHNNY: You...you're alive!
E.J.: Oh, yes. I am very much alive.
Johnny ran to his father and hugged him.
JOHNNY: It's so good to see you!
E.J.: It's good to see you, as well, my boy. Where's your sister? I'm sure she'll be pleased to see me, as well.
Sami and Lucas looked at each other.
E.J.: Well?
LUCAS: She's out at the moment.
SAMI: With some friends.
E.J.: Son, could your mother, Lucas and I a moment, please?
JOHNNY: Sure. There is so much stuff I've gotta show you, and tell you! I'll go find some of that.
E.J.: That would be wise.
Johnny walked off to his bedroom. E.J. shook his head.
E.J.: Samantha, I don't wish to start my return off on the wrong foot, but I have the feeling I'm going to have to pull the father card here. Sydney is my child, and you will tell me where she is.
SAMI: Or what?

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[heroicmuse]

It makes sense that EJ would go find Sami and want to see his children. I'm very curious as to what is going to happen next.

I wonder where Thomas and Andre went.

Great chapter André DiMera! Will there be previews?

[mae00]

I don't believe that Thomas is in a position to make demands on anyone...with maybe the exception of Andre. No one else knew what was going on so it's a little presumptuous that he would think that everyone would just drop everything and be at his beck and call.

No surprise that EJ showed up at Sami's. As for starting his return on the wrong foot....well, it's a little to late for that.

[Kpatch]

I was thinking the same thing. Thomas shouldn't be ordering Tony around.

Johnny must have a million questions.

Hoping for weekend previews.

[fluffysmom]

Thomas doesn't seem to realize that DiMeras don't react well to people putting demands on them.

EJ isn't going to stop until he sees Sydney.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 252

DIMERA MANSION
Tony stood up.
TONY: I suggest you rethink those last few setences, Mr. Banks. You seem to be unaware of who I am.
THOMAS: Oh, I know exactly who you are, Count Antony DiMera.
TONY: Then you should be well aware that I am a civil man. I like to keep things polite. However, I do not give in to threats, or demands. You haven't been in this town very long, have you, Mr. Banks? I can tell, because if you had been, you would already know what I have just told you. I believe that I have already answered your questions to the best of my ability, and I do apologize that my answers are not to your satisfaction, however, that cannot be helped. And I shall not be spoken to in such a manner as I have been, especially not in my own house. Now, should you wish to team up, myself and a small group of others are already endeavoring to find my wayward brother and psychotic cousin. However, do not mistake me, you are not in charge of this operation. It is a team effort. We shall each contribute something to the group. Do you wish to join us?
Thomas looked Tony over, a slightly bemused look on his face.
THOMAS: Okay. Count me in, Count.
He held out his hand. Tony shook it.
TONY: Harold?
Harold walked in.
HAROLD: Sir?
TONY: Show Mr. Banks to the meeting room, please. My wife and brother should be down there already. I shall be down in a moment.
HAROLD: Yes sir. This way.
Harold led Thomas out of the room. Tony made sure to keep his eyes on him until he was out of the room. Then, he picked up his phone.
TONY: It's me. I find that I am in need of your services. Find me some information on Thomas Banks.

SAMI & LUCAS' APARTMENT
SAMI: Come on, E.J. Let's hear it. If I don't let you see Sydney, what are you gonna do about it?
E.J.: Samantha, do not test me.
SAMI: What? Really? That's it? E.J., let's be real here for a moment. Nobody knows you're alive. Apart from me, Lucas, Johnny and a select members of your family, everyone else thinks you're dead.
E.J.: You see, that's all I need is for Johnny to know that I'm alive. Johnny is my son. He is a DiMera. And if you will not tell me where she is, I am certain that he will.
JOHNNY: You're right.
Everyone tuned and saw Johnny standing at the end of the hall.
JOHNNY: I'd be happy to tell you where my little sister is, father.
E.J.: Very good, son. Where is she?
JOHNNY: Salem Place.
E.J.: I see. Thank, Johnny. Come. You, Sydney and I have much to catch up on.
SAMI: Johnny...
E.J.: I will return the boy and his sister this evening. You have nothing to fear from me, Samantha. I'll see you later tonight. Come, Johnny.
Johnny followed E.J. as he walked out.
SAMI: Dammit!
LUCAS: Well, that could've gone better.
SAMI: You think? This is not what I needed right now. And I have a very bad feeling about this. I don't know what André has been doing to Johnny, but I'm sure that he's gone over to his side, and that is the last thing we need.
LUCAS: I agree. So, what now?
SAMI: We stop E.J., André and whoever else may be working with them.

[heroicmuse]

Uh oh. Sami is right, Johnny being allied with Andre and EJ is not a good thing. Can't wait to see what she does.

I wonder who Tony called and what he will find out about Thomas. Thomas should know better than to try to push Tony around.

Great chapter André DiMera.

[mae00]

I'm glad that Tony put Thomas in his place rather quickly.

Sami should know that Johnny would do anything to spite her at this point. Between being a teenager and then being under Andre's guidance over the last few weeks/months.....she's not gonna have much ground to stand on. I hope Lucas can keep her recklessness to a minimum.

[Kpatch]

Go Tony go! Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 253

SAMI & LUCAS' APARTMENT
Sami was pacing around the room. The door opened and Sydney walked in.
SAMI: Sydney.
Sami and Sydney hugged.
SYDNEY: Mom, please tell me I'm not going crazy.
SAMI: What do you mean? Why do you think you're going crazy?
SYDNEY: I was on my way home from Salem Place, when I saw Johnny walking with a man. A man who looked just like daddy.
Sami and Lucas looked at each other.
LUCAS: I'll give you two a minute alone.
SAMI: Thanks.
Lucas got up from the table and walked into the back of the apartment.
SYDNEY: Mom, what's going on?
SAMI: Sit down, honey. We have a lot to talk about.
Sami led Sydney to the couch, and the two sat down.
SAMI: Honey, I don't know how exactly it happened, though I do have a theory. Either way, no, you're not going crazy. Your father is alive, and he's back in Salem.

DIMERA MANSION
Tony had returned to reading his newspaper. Harold walked in.
HAROLD: A visitor for you, sir. He says you requested him.
TONY: Excellent. Show him in, please.
Harold bowed, then walked out. Tony put down his paper, as John walked in, holding an envelope in his hand.
TONY: Good to see you again.
JOHN: You too.
Tony and John shook hands.
TONY: I appreciate you working so quickly on this.
JOHN: Well, the name Banks caught my attention. Brings back the whole Kristen and Susan debacle. Plus, I'm always happy to help.
Tony nodded. John handed him the envelope.
JOHN: This is for you.
Tony took the envelope, opened it, and looked over the contents within.
TONY: This will prove quite useful.
JOHN: Seems Susan's brother likes to live a rather exciting lifestyle.
TONY: It does, indeed.
JOHN: Are you sure that we can trust him to help with this operation?
TONY: Of course not. Which is why I needed these documents. I don't particularly care for blackmail, as you know, but needs must, as they say.
John nodded.

SALEM INN
Thomas sat in a room at the Salem Inn. He was on the phone.
THOMAS: Yes, you heard me right. I've found him. I'm not certain. You may find that you need to come down here. Just think of it as a little family reunion. The four of us will be together for the first time in years. Five, if you bring the Brit. Wonderful. I'll be seeing you soon.
Thomas hung up the phone, just as there was a knock on the door.
THOMAS: Coming.
Thomas opened the door and Sister Mary Moira walked in.
MOIRA: Thomas, we need to talk.
THOMAS: Nice to see you, too, Moira.
MOIRA: You and I have to get a few things straight. First of all, you are not going to go into any deal with that evil, evil, evil family. I won't allow you to.
THOMAS: You don't really have any say in the matter.
MOIRA: Thomas, I have been praying as hard as I can, and I simply cannot shake this feeling I have. If you join the DiMeras, terrible things are gonna happen.

[Kpatch]

Ooh, Susan may be on her way.

This has got to be tough on Sydney.

John and Tony will make a good team!

[heroicmuse]

I am very interested to see how this alliance between John and Tony proceeds.

I'm also excited for how Sydney is going to react to this news.

I thought for a second that Susan is pretending to be Mary. Lol

Great chapter André DiMera.

[mae00]

Poor Sydney. I wonder how she is going to take this news.

I'm excited to see John and Tony working together.

Sounds like Susan may be on the way to Salem.

I wonder which Dimera Mary Moira is talking about the deal with Tony or if by tracking down EJ he somehow becomes involved with Andre....

[fluffysmom]

Sami has her hands full dealing with Johnny.

I'm glad Tony reached out to John for info on Thomas Banks.