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Post by André DiMera on Jul 19, 2024 7:24:42 GMT -5
Sweet scene between Mary and Parker.
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Post by doolfan4life on Jul 19, 2024 7:41:15 GMT -5
Parker asked a tough but fair question
He’s already showing signs of abandonment issues
I’m glad Mary reassured him and I’m hoping this time with his dad is helping to mend things
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Post by Trey on Jul 19, 2024 11:06:03 GMT -5
OMG you went ahead and make me tear up a little before breakfast. (sniff)
Cute scene, and I'm glad Parker expressed some of his pent up frustrations and fears.
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Post by mae00 on Jul 19, 2024 11:17:44 GMT -5
Dang it Parker! That kid always manages to bring on the waterworks.
My heart just breaks for Parker. I'm so so glad he's getting this out with Mary. Can we just make that hug a group hug?
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Post by heroicmuse on Jul 20, 2024 7:48:31 GMT -5
That was a sweet scene, though I was surprised Mary didn't try play therapy since Parker already has toys out.
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Post by Kpatch on Jul 20, 2024 8:37:17 GMT -5
Thanks everyone for reading and commenting and staying engaged. Much more to come. Here’s some quick previews.
-Philip pours his heart out to Mary.
-Ben takes Abby to one of his favorite spots on a date.
-Alex visits Xander at the office. Uh oh.
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Post by heroicmuse on Jul 20, 2024 9:01:50 GMT -5
I hope Xander wipes the floor with Alex.
And that Abby sees through Ben.
Interested to see what Philip says to Mary.
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Post by André DiMera on Jul 20, 2024 9:24:48 GMT -5
Xander and Alex sounds interesting, as does Philip and Mary.
Wonder what happens with Ben and Abby.
Thanks for the previews!
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Post by doolfan4life on Jul 20, 2024 12:49:26 GMT -5
Thanks for the previews
I’m guessing xander is out
I’m interested to hear Philip and Mary’s session
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Post by fluffysmom on Jul 20, 2024 21:14:12 GMT -5
I'm glad Philip opened up to George.
It makes sense that Parker wishes Victoria was never born. He never saw her. His family is broken now that she died.
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Post by Kpatch on Jul 22, 2024 6:53:28 GMT -5
Chapter 477b
Philip sighed heavily as he took a seat on Mary’s couch. “How’s Parker?”
“Well, you know I can’t divulge what he said to me.”
“Doctor-patient confidentiality. Yes, I know.”
“But he did open up quite a bit and I think he left feeling a little better,” Mary shared. “I made sure he knows we’re both available to him any time and to reach out.”
“Good. Thank you for that.”
“Now, how about you?”
Philip folded his arms tightly across his chest and tucked his hands under his armpits. “I can’t believe the way my life has turned out. Not what I expected at all. No job. No wife. No real home. You know Parker and I have been on a road trip and it’s given me a lot of time to think.”
“About?”
“For one? About how much I wish I never met Chloe.” He glanced at Mary. “Yeah, I know. It was a surprise to me too. I spent a lifetime wanting her in my life more than anything and suddenly I realized that wanting her in my life was way better than actually having her in my life. Know what I mean?” He didn’t wait for Mary to reply. “I can try to deny it but the fact remains, she’s brought me a lot of pain. I’d be a happier man if I never knew her.” He looked at Mary and tried to read her expression. “What are you thinking?”
“I’m just listening to your words. You’re saying you wish you never met Chloe.”
“Yes. Well, no,” he backpedaled. “I can’t really imagine what life would have been like if we’d never met. I guess I’m having mixed feelings. Thing is, it’s not my choice.”
“What’s not your choice, Philip?”
“I don’t have a choice in the matter. Even if I wanted her back, it’s not my decision. It’s hers.”
“How does that make you feel?”
“Pretty damn powerless. You know, the one good thing we did was Parker. I wouldn’t trade that for anything.”
“Is there another woman you think you might have had in your life if it weren’t for Chloe?”
With a shrug, he said, “I don’t know. I suppose Melanie and I wouldn’t have broken up if there was no Chloe. Except Nathan was always hovering in the background. Just like Shawn when I was with Belle. You know, I never walked out on a relationship in my life. But all those women had no problem walking out on me. And I’m supposed to be such a catch. Ha!”
“Why do you think that happened? I mean why do you think those women walked out on you?”
Philip stared into space. “Because people always think there’s something better out there. Maybe that’s what I’m telling myself now. That’s why I think my life would be better if Chloe was never in it.”
“What do you imagine your life would be like if Chloe was never in it?”
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Post by André DiMera on Jul 22, 2024 8:50:35 GMT -5
I’m glad Philip’s realizing that Chloe’s brought him more pain than anything.
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Post by doolfan4life on Jul 22, 2024 9:11:07 GMT -5
I’m interested to hear the answer to that question
Philip is really going through all the stages of grief and I’m happy to see him work it out in a healthy way
My heart still breaks for him though
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Post by heroicmuse on Jul 22, 2024 10:15:41 GMT -5
I'm glad that Philip is realizing that Chloe has brought him a lot of pain. Of course, if every woman in his life walks out on him there is some soul searching to be done. He seems to be attracted to the type of woman who is not all in on him -- why?
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Post by doolfan4life on Jul 22, 2024 11:34:22 GMT -5
I agree heroicmuseHe always seemed to fall for someone who not so secretly pined after someone else Belle and Melanie were on the rebound and had unresolved feelings Stephanie left him for different reasons altogether though and I can see how ending up nearly dead between a family feud could have made her run |
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