The Autumn Effect (Read 13,752 times)

[fluffysmom]

I like Mike's return to Salem.

[sportsgirl]

I also don't remember anything with Kim... and glad to see Mike!

[André DiMera]

This story is set 15 years into the future. As such, there are many events that we have not seen. One of these events, which I will go into detail about later in the story, is Kim's death. Hope this helps!

[fluffysmom]

Thanks for the info Andre.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 7

BRADY PUB
MIKE: What did he do this time? He's already been arrested for theft, fraud, smuggling, and a bunch of other crimes. What else could he possibly have done?
BO: He's been arrested for possible murder.
MIKE: Possible murder? What does that mean? What, are you not sure that the person's dead or something?
BO: The person that he's accused of killing is Roman. So, yes, we're sure that he's dead. Jeremy is the lead suspect in our investigation of Roman's murder.
Mike put his head in his hands and sighed. He turned back to face Bo.
MIKE: What proof do you have?
BO: D.N.A. We found the weapon that was used to murder my brother. We took it in for D.N.A. testing. Jeremy's fingerprints were found on the gun.
MIKE: No one else's?
BO: Nope. Look, I'm sorry, man. Nobody wants to hear this kinda stuff.
MIKE: I need to see my son.
BO: We've got him down at the jail until we can investigate more thoroughly. He's been proving uncooperative when we question him.
MIKE: No kidding.
BO: Anyway, I'll take you to him. Come on.
Bo and Mike left the Pub.

SALEM PLACE
Claire and Ciara were walking around.
CLAIRE: So, Theo went back to college?
CIARA: Yeah. He and I talked last night. He's doing good.
CLAIRE: That's good.
CIARA: I can't wait 'til I'm out of high school! One more year!
CLAIRE: it's pretty exciting. I love having all this time.
CIARA: So what are you doing now that you aren't in high school?
CLAIRE: Not much, at the moment. But, remember how this summer I mentioned that I kinda wanted to go exploring?
CIARA: Yeah.
CLAIRE: Well, I think that after Uncle Roman's funeral is over, I'm finally gonna do it. I'm gonna get out of Salem and go explore the world. And I'm gonna start by traveling to all 52 states in America.
CIARA: Aren't two of those gonna be impossible to get to?
CLAIRE: Not anymore. Don't you remember from history class? A couple years back, they built a bridge between California and Hawaii. They did the same for Florida and Puerto Rico. The bridges both have high-speed trains running across them. They should be easy to get to, using the bridge.

SYDNEY'S BEDROOM
It had been a long day at school. Sydney was just getting home for the night. She put her backpack down on her bed. Then, she felt that she had stepped on something. On the floor was a small piece of paper, only slightly bigger than a business card. She picked it up and looked at it. Written on it were the words “I know what you did. I saw you”. Sydney flipped the paper over. On the other side was a picture of a purple phoenix.

[fluffysmom]

Another calling card with the purple phoenix. I just remembered Ciara is Claire's aunt.

[sportsgirl]

Oh No poor Sydney.. She never gets a break!

A bridge between Hawaii & Alaska?? Holy Moly that's a long bridge..It probably took 15 years to build!!! ;D

[gapeach]

Oh no... hope Sydney is going to be okay. That girl has been through so much!!

[André DiMera]

Chapter 8

SALEM PLACE
CIARA: So, how do you intend to get to all 52 states?
CLAIRE: By car, for the 49 continental states and Alaska. While I'm in California I'll take a train over the bridge to Hawaii. I'll do the same in Florida for Puerto Rico.
CIARA: Have you told your parents about this idea of yours yet?
CLAIRE: No. But, I'm sure they'll understand.
CIARA: I'm not sure that they will.
CLAIRE: Ciara, they've been traveling their whole lives. When my dad was a kid, your parents took him in the Fancy Face II all across the world. When I was a kid, they took me around the world in the Fancy Face IV. I've been around the world, but the one place I've always wanted to see is all of America. So, I'm just gonna have to sit them down and tell them that I'm going on an adventure, just like they did when they were younger.
CIARA: What about Puerto Rico? You remember what Shawn, Belle, and Uncle Philip said happened the last time they were in Puerto Rico?
CLAIRE: Yeah, but it's different now. Puerto Rico is now recognized as the 52nd state. Plus, Nicole's father is dead. It's not like I'm gonna run into anymore trouble.
CIARA: Okay. There's just one more thing: you shouldn't do this alone. You shouldn't go on a roadtrip by yourself. Nobody should go on any sort of trip by themselves.
CLAIRE: Who have I got to come with me? I'm not dating anybody, so that option's out. As much as I love my parents, I don't want them to go with me on this trip. This is kinda my own thing.
CIARA: I get that. Just promise me that you'll find somebody.
CLAIRE: I'll look into it. Unless...
CIARA: Unless what?
CLAIRE: You wouldn't be interested in coming with me, would you, Ciara?

SALEM COUNTY JAIL
Jeremy was sitting in a cell. Jeannie was standing outside.
JEANNIE: I can do this all day, Horton.
JEREMY: Look, lady, I've told you a million times: I don't know anything.
JEANNIE: You really need to stop setting yourself up for obvious digs at your intellect.
JEREMY: Okay, let me rephrase that, I don't know anything about Roman's murder.
JEANNIE: Explain the fingerprints on the gun.
JEREMY: I can't. I'm telling you, I've been set up.
JEANNIE: Horton, do you have any idea of what you've done?
Mike and Bo walked in.
MIKE: That's what I'd like to know.
Jeremy got up.
JEREMY: Hey, Dad.
MIKE: Don't give me that “hey Dad” garbage. What the hell did you do?
JEREMY: I've been trying to tell this agent lady and Uncle Bo that I haven't done anything.
MIKE: Okay, then where were you on the night that Roman was murdered?
JEREMY: I was in Chicago, hangin' with my girl. Then, two days later, these cops come knockin' down my door and drag me off up here to get arrested and interrogated by Uncle Bo, Agent Sexy, and Johnny English. But the problem is, I have no idea what they're talking about! I wasn't anywhere near Salem the night that Commissioner Brady was murdered! And even if I was, why would I kill him? What motive would I have?
BO: You thought he would blow your cover.

[fluffysmom]

I wonder what Jeremy is hiding. Girls road trip could be fun.

[MrsM]

Ok call me dumb, but was is the 49th continental state? I thought there was only 48. Hmmm.

[krw627]

MrsM...technically, Alaska is on the same continent...just not a contiguous state...there's a country between us.

[André DiMera]

This story is set 15 years into the future. Because of that, I have taken a few liberties with this story. At some point in the 15 years between now and this story, Victoria (part of Canada) became the 49th continental state, the 51st state altogether. The 52nd state is Puerto Rico.

[MrsM]

Thanks for clearing that up Andre. I was sitting here scratching my head.

[sportsgirl]

I was just about to ask what was the 51st state. Thanks for clearing that up, but it is a part of Canada???Now that is funny!

Now, what cover would Roman have blown???