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Post by heroicmuse on Aug 30, 2024 9:26:57 GMT -5
WHy is Cassie pretending to be someone else, never mind coming on to her half-brother?
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Post by Trey on Aug 30, 2024 11:47:32 GMT -5
Well, maybe the Cassie in this story isn't related? If they are, hopefully the figure it out soon.
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Post by mae00 on Aug 30, 2024 13:39:10 GMT -5
I really hope this ends before it goes much further. I know it helps Philip's ego to have someone flirting and fawning over him, but this is not what he needs to be focused on right now.
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Post by Kpatch on Aug 31, 2024 8:26:55 GMT -5
Hi friends. Thanks for reading and engaging in the story. Ironically, Ron and I went to the Three Bulls Tavern in our neighborhood yesterday. The local tavern is the inspiration for the one that Philip and Cassie are at right now.
I have had these Philip and Cassie scenes in mind for years. It took a while to figure out how to fit them into this story.
Philip and Cassie do not recognize each other at all. They have no idea they’re related. It’s been about 15 years since they would have seen each other. And they barely crossed paths back then. Philip was heading off to the Marines when Rex and Cassie arrived in Salem. So it’s not surprising they don’t know each other.
Way back in Chapter 366, Philip and Rex had this exchange while talking about Kate’s favorite child:
"If we’re talking favorites, that would be Lucas,” Philip said with a straight face. “Then me. Then Austin and Billie. Then you. And um—” Philip scratched his head as he pretended he couldn’t remember the name of Kate’s sixth child. “Um. Your twin.”
Rex shouted, “Cassie dammit!”
“Right. Cassie,” Philip repeated calmly. “I wouldn’t know her if we came face to face.”
Can you guess why Cassie is using a fake name and coming on to a strange man in a bar? Did her conversation with Rex on Wednesday give you any clues?
-Coming this week, we’ll see how far Philip and Cassie go.
-Later in the week, Philip has a surprise for Parker.
-And the newest mansion residents need to get used to living in a house with a baby.
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Post by André DiMera on Aug 31, 2024 9:13:43 GMT -5
Hopefully Philip and Cassie don’t go too far.
Wonder what the surprise is!
Thanks for the previews!
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Post by heroicmuse on Aug 31, 2024 9:15:22 GMT -5
I'm looking forward to seeing the surprise.
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Post by doolfan4life on Aug 31, 2024 11:08:51 GMT -5
I can’t stomach cassie and Philip going any further than they already have I have a pretty good idea why cassie is all over him but I won’t say anything incase I spoil it if I’m right As for the surprise for Parker Please be a 🐶 puppy oh please Thanks for the previews, reminder and explanation Kpatch
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Post by Kpatch on Sept 2, 2024 8:03:17 GMT -5
Chapter 491f
Ruby ran her fingers up Philip’s arm. “Aren’t you going to ask my story?”
“Really, I’m not interested, but my mother taught me not to be rude. So okay, what’s your story?”
“Listen, I know we hardly know each other, but there’s something about you that touches my heart. Maybe it’s because I just went through a breakup too.” He looked down at the hand clutching his arm, but didn’t try to pull away. “It was one more in a long string of bad breakups, so much so, I was thinking about changing teams. Then you walked through the door and I just knew that you are the one person in the entire world who can change my mind. It’s a big responsibility but I know I you can handle it.”
He gave her a side-eye glance.“Maybe you didn’t hear me say I’m not looking for a hookup.”
“Sometimes you just have to go with the flow. You may not have been looking for me, but I’ve been looking for you all my life.” She leaned closer and whispered in his ear. “You can’t turn me down.”
He looked her up and down—the first time he really looked at her, her red hair catching the low lighting in the bar. No, not exactly red, more like burnt red, like something from a Crayola box. Maybe it was the liquor soaking into his brain, but there was something oddly familiar about her. “Have we met before?”
“That was my line, remember?” She whispered close to his ear. “Even if it’s just for tonight, we could make each other feel better, you know? A lot better.” She leaned closer until her lips softly met his. “I’ve got a room next door at the motel,” she whispered. “What do you think?”
Philip looked into his glass. He downed the rest in one gulp, set it on the counter and said, “Why the hell not.”
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Post by fluffysmom on Sept 2, 2024 8:30:05 GMT -5
Yikes. I hope Cassie starts telling her story or at least mentions her twin brother Rex before this goes any further.
Philip needs to talk to Maggie about Melanie and Nathan staying at the mansion.
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Post by André DiMera on Sept 2, 2024 8:54:32 GMT -5
I have a feeling this isn’t going to end well.
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Post by heroicmuse on Sept 2, 2024 11:05:03 GMT -5
Ugh. I hope Philip learns who Cassie really is before this goes much further.
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Post by doolfan4life on Sept 2, 2024 11:53:33 GMT -5
Sorry this has already gone too far 🤮
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Post by Kpatch on Sept 3, 2024 7:23:48 GMT -5
Chapter 491g
When the woman in the bar propositioned Philip, his first reaction was to turn her down. He was a married man after all—sort of. But then, he thought that this could be his last opportunity to be with a woman for a long time, maybe his last chance ever. So he downed another shot.
In the motel room, Philip was well aware that this girl was handing him a line. He wouldn’t be surprised if she asked for money at the end of the night. But he was too drunk to fight her advances and surprisingly turned on by the prospect of being with this pretty stranger.
Ruby immediately began to take her blouse off. Philip followed her lead. He pulled his sweater over his head. Then he unbuckled his belt, dropped his pants and stepped out of them. In the time it took him to strip down to his underwear, she hadn’t even finished unbuttoning her blouse. Hmm.
Philip took a step closer and played with one of the buttons on her blouse. “You’re suddenly sly?” he asked, a little drunkenly. “I mean shy,” correcting himself.
“It’s not that,” she insisted. “It’s just…well…don’t think this is weird, okay? But I’m a little bit OCD.”
“Obsessive compulsive?” He squinted at her. “About what?”
With a shrug she explained, “I’m sort of a clean freak.”
Philip looked around the room of the semi-seedy motel. “I can see why you stay here,” he retorted with sarcasm.
She quickly said, “Yeah it’s messy, I know, but I’m talking about personal hygiene.” She fingered his chest. “I’m not implying you’re not clean. You actually smell really good, but would you mind taking a shower before we … you know?”
“Um. No. I don’t mind.” He rubbed his nose against hers. “But why don’t we shower together so you can check to make sure I don’t miss a spot.”
Her face lit up. “Now that’s a fabulous idea. Why don’t you get started and I’ll join you in a few. Bathroom’s that way.”
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Post by André DiMera on Sept 3, 2024 9:15:02 GMT -5
I wonder if “Ruby” is having second thoughts about this.
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Post by heroicmuse on Sept 3, 2024 13:36:33 GMT -5
For a minute I thought "Ruby" knew that was her brother and was going to reveal it, but no such luck.
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