The Melaswen Paradox (Read 328,912 times)

[Kpatch]

The reef is gorgeous.

It's nice that Chelsea and Max will name the baby after Zach.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 260

DIMERA MANSION
Rolf was bandaging E.J.'s hand.
ROLF: You need to be more careful, Elvis. Especially around André. I know that you haven't been around him very long, but you should know how volatile he can be.
E.J.: Rolf, I appreciate the concern, but there's really no need. I can handle André. Now, thank you for bandaging this up. I must be going.
E.J. got his coat and went to walk out.
ROLF: Elvis...
E.J.: Rolf, I know what I'm doing. Have a nice day.
E.J. left the room.
ROLF (thinking): I'm not sure that you do.

DAINTREE RAINFOREST – CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA
The next day, the teens went on a cable car ride of the Daintree Rainforest, which was one of the largest rainforests in Australia. Ciara, Claire and Chase sat in one cable car together.
CLAIRE: This is so gorgeous! Seriously, this whole country is just so beautiful!
CIARA: It really is!
CHASE: It's hard to believe that we only have a few more days in Australia before we go home.
CLAIRE: Yeah. Tomorrow morning, we leave for Sydney, and that's our last stop.
CIARA: It's been really good, though. Mostly.
CLAIRE: What do you mean “mostly”?
CIARA: Well, you remember a couple weeks ago when Noelle was giving me a hard time on the bus to Alice Springs?
CHASE: Yeah.
CIARA: The day before, when we were watching the sunset on Ayers Rock, Trix and I had been hanging out, and she kissed me.
CLAIRE: What?
CIARA: Yep. And that's what Noelle was giving me a hard time about.
CHASE: Well, that's stupid. Even if it had been your idea, it doesn't really matter. Least of all to Noelle.
CLAIRE: Yeah. I mean, come on! Nobody should care about that kind of thing by now. Is that why you've been putting so much distance between you and Trix, though?
CIARA: Kinda. I mean, it was super unexpected, and you know I'm not like that, not that there's anything wrong with it. But, I just didn't want to make things awkward, and I tried to explain that to Trix.
CLAIRE: Gotcha.
CHASE: That's understandable. But still, it's nothing for Noelle to tease you about.
CIARA: I know. Noelle's just another Jade, except not as manipulative. But, anyway, who cares about her? Let's just enjoy our last few days in the land down under.
CLAIRE: That reminds me of that one song by Men at Work. When we get back to the hotel, I need to play it for you.
CIARA: Sounds good.
Ciara hugged Claire and Chase.
CIARA: You guys are awesome.
CLAIRE: So are you.

TITAN
Deimos walked into Philip's office.
DEIMOS: So, you're finally back, then.
Philip turned around in his chair.
PHILIP: Yep. Had to spend a lot longer in Chicago than I thought I would, but I'm back.
DEIMOS: Thing is, I thought you were the CEO of Titan, now.
PHILIP: I was. And, as CEO, it's my duty to make sure that every division is running smoothly. Chicago just had a few more...incidents, let's say.
DEIMOS: That sounds vague, yet interesting. Anyway, what happened to that kid that was always hanging around here?
PHILIP: We don't talk about that. Now, get back to work.

[heroicmuse]

I'm curious as to what happened to TK also.

I'm glad Ciara told her friends what's been going on.

I agree with Rolf. EJ doesn't know what he is doing.

Great chapter André DiMera.

[mae00]

yay! Philip is back!!

I'm so glad that Ciara finally told someone what Noelle had been up to. I hope their last days in Australia aren't ruined.

Well, I see EJ is just as cocky and self-assured as ever. He may be biting off more than he can chew with Andre tho.

[Kpatch]

Aug 10, 2017 9:00:42 GMT -5 mae00 said:

yay! Philip is back!!

Well, I see EJ is just as cocky and self-assured as ever. He may be biting off more than he can chew with Andre tho.

Ditto!

[André DiMera]

Chapter 261

NOVOTEL CAIRNS – AUSTRALIA
That night, Ciara and Claire were packing their bags. Tomorrow, the teens wouild be leaving for Sydney.
CLAIRE: I just can't believe this trip's almost over, you know?
CIARA: Tell me about it. It feels like we've only just got here. Plus, by the time we get home, the summer'll pretty much be over.
Claire nodded.
CIARA: You doing the bridge climb while we're in Sydney?
CLAIRE: No way! I don't do bridges. I'm cool with airplanes, as long as I'm not by a window, but I am not climbing an bridges.
CIARA: That's okay. I'm sure there's plenty of other stuff to do. Sydney's, what, the second largest city in Australia?
CLAIRE: The largest, actually. It beat out Melbourne by about 5%.
CIARA: Gotcha.
CLAIRE: And, yeah, there'll be plenty of stuff to do there. While you, Joey and a handful of others go on a bridge climb, Chase and I are gonna check out the Sydney Opera House.
CIARA: Never took Chase as the kind to like opera. You either, if I'm honest.
CLAIRE: The Opera House is about so much more than just opera. It's about music in general. It's the most popular concert venue in all of Australia! So many popular artists have played there. Like, when David Bowie died last year, there was this huge tribute concert to him there.
CIARA: That sounds really cool!
CLAIRE: It's gonna be so awesome!
CIARA: Yep.
Ciara set her suitcase down and sat on the edge of the bed.
CLAIRE: Hey, you okay?
CIARA: Yeah, I'm just thinking.
CLAIRE: About what?
Ciara pointed to her hair.
CIARA: This. I mean, don't get me wrong, I love the way it turned out. I'm just wondering if I did it for the right reasons.
Claire sat down next to Ciara.
CLAIRE: What do you mean?
CIARA: I mean, I said I did it because I wanted a change, and that's still true. But, there were other reasons. Ever since that thing I told you about that happened at Ayers Rock, I've been feeling different.
CLAIRE: How so?
CIARA: I don't really know how to explain it. Just, different. Like I want to experiment a bit, change things up. That's the real reason I wanted to dye my hair, is because I wanted to experiment with a different look.
CLAIRE: Hey, that's cool. A lot of people experiment with their look.
CIARA: Yeah. I just...I'm not sure how I feel about what happened.
CLAIRE: With Trix, you mean?
CIARA: Yeah. I mean, I didn't like how she just did it out of nowhere like that, how she didn't even ask me if I wanted it. But, I don't know, in a weird way, I think I kinda liked it.

TITAN
DEIMOS: You really in a position to give me orders, Philly? I mean, you've been gone for a month, possibly more.
PHILIP: I'm still CEO of Titan. I was away on Titan business. That is all you need to know. And, as CEO, yes, I am in a position to give you orders. Now, if you'll excuse me, I think we both have work to do.
DEIMOS: Whatever you say, boss. See you at home, then.
Deimos walked out.
PHILIP (thinking): Man, not even one day home and I'm already having to deal with him.

[heroicmuse]

Lol I feel your pain, Philip.

Interesting self exploration Ciara. Curious where this goes. Excited for the Sydney opera house visit and for the bridge climb.

Great chapter André DiMera.. Looking forward to previews.

[mae00]

Hahaha! I feel that way about some of my family and people I work with too Philip.....

[Kpatch]

Philip really despises Deimos. I wonder if there was more to his trip than he's saying. Maybe he went to see Tyler's mother.

[André DiMera]

Thanks for reading and commenting everybody. I'm glad that Philip is back, as well.

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Next week...

Last week, Ciara made an admission to Claire.
CIARA: I think I kinda liked it.

This week, she opens up more.
CLAIRE: So what does this mean?
CIARA: I don't know. I wish I knew.

Plus, a power struggle for Titan.
PHILIP: This is my company!

And a secret Philip is keeping. Where is T.K.?
PHILIP: What are you doing?

All this and more next week on THE MELASWEN PARADOX!

[heroicmuse]

I want to know where TK is! LOL

I can't wait for Philip's showdown with Deimos and Claire and Ciara's conversation.

Thanks for the great previews André DiMera.

[Kpatch]

Oh no! It's the wrong Philip in the picture! Just kidding.

Looks like an exciting week.

[fluffysmom]

I'm glad Philip is back. I suspect there was more than business involved considering how long he was gone.

I hope the teens enjoy their last few days in Australia.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 261

NOVOTEL CAIRNS – AUSTRALIA
CLAIRE: Okay.
CIARA: “Okay”? That's it? That's all you have to say?
CLAIRE: I don't really know what to say. Sorry. I mean, you liked it when Trix kissed you.
CIARA: Kind of. Only kind of.
CLAIRE: Okay, kind of. So, what does this mean?
CIARA: I don't know. I really don't know. I mean, I'm not gay. I know I'm not.
CLAIRE: Would it be such a big problem if you were?
CIARA: But I'm not. I've had crushes on boys. You know that.
CLAIRE: I do, yeah.
CIARA: So...I don't really know what I am. Experimenting, I guess, until I figure things out.
Claire sat down next to Ciara.
CLAIRE: And that's okay. Take as much time as you need to figure things out.
CIARA: I just wish this wasn't so hard.
Claire put an arm around Ciara.
CLAIRE: I know. But, you know your whole family and all of your friends would support you, whatever you are.
CIARA: No, I know. I'm not worried about that. I'm just really confused. I thought I had things all figured out. Sooner or later, Theo and I would get together, and that would be that. But this...I don't know.
CLAIRE: Hey, it's okay. I know it might not feel like it now, but it'll be okay. Ciara, you're one of the coolest people I know. And, whatever it is you're feeling, it will all work out. Just remember, if you need anything, I'm here for you. So are all our friends and family.
CIARA: I know. Thanks, Claire. You're an awesome friend.
Claire and Ciara hugged.
CIARA: I'll be okay. It's just gonna take some time to figure all this out.
CLAIRE: I know you will. You're strong, Ciara.
Ciara took a deep breath.
CIARA: Well, guess I should finish packing now.
Ciara got up, as did Claire.
CIARA: Thanks again.
CLAIRE: No problem.

SALEM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Tommy was looking over David's leg.
TOMMY: Well, I must say, it looks good. Those stitches will need to be taken out next week, so be a bit careful walking on it. If you do want to try to walk without crutches, that is.
DAVID: I plan to.
TOMMY: Then, at least take it easy when you do. And, if you get tired, or your leg starts to hurt, use the crutches.
JULIE: Oh, I'll make sure that he will, doctor.
TOMMY: Good. I'll see you in a week to take out those stitches and give you a final check up, so that'll be that.
DAVID: Thanks, doc.
TOMMY: No problem.
Tommy and David shook hands.
JULIE: Thank you, Tommy.
TOMMY: That's all right. Have a nice afternoon.
Tommy walked out of the room.
JULIE: Well, I suppose that after next week, you're going to be leaving for Michigan again.
DAVID: Geez, mother, ready to get rid of me already?
JULIE: David, of course not. Darling, being able to spend the last several months with you has been wonderful. I just assumed that you'll want to get back to your job at Marquette General.
DAVID: No, mother. I'm staying. I said I was staying a few months ago, and I am. Apparently Scott put in a good word for me, I got a call from this place, and I've already accepted.
JULIE: Oh, David, that is so wonderful!
Julie hugged David.
DAVID: But, just so we're clear, I'm getting my own place.
Julie rolled her eyes.

[heroicmuse]

David!!! Its been a while. Julie, he is an adult, why are you expecting him to live with you, especially when your relationship has been strained for so long?

I'm glad Claire was so supportive of Ciara.

Great chapter André DiMera