This Charming Man (Read 5,441 times)

[ghoulgirl]

ohhH! Now it gets even more interesting!
Thanks Andre! Can't wait for another chapter!!!

[Kpatch]

Melanie seems to be handling the revelation well.

But Nicholas is being visited by the ghost of his father. Now that's a little scary. Okay, more than a little.

Super chapter Andre. Looking forward to more!

[André DiMera]

Chapter 8

SALEM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
NICHOLAS: That's where you're wrong, father. You and I are not the same.
LAWRENCE'S GHOST: Oh, stop trying to deny it, Nicholas. You are like me, and you know it. We both want your mother and your sister dead.
NICHOLAS: Wrong! I might want Carly dead, but not Melanie! Now, father, I will do whatever it takes to get rid of Carly Manning. I promise you that, I will avenge your death. But, there is one thing I will not do! I will not kill my sister!
LAWRENCE'S GHOST: Fool. You are blinded by love.
NICHOLAS: I know it sounds cliché, but if loving my sister is wrong, then I'm sorry, but I don't want to be right. Now, you need to get out of here, father. Melanie cannot know that I am talking to your ghost. Now, please. Leave!
Lawrence's Ghost vanishes. Melanie and Daniel walk in.
MELANIE: Daddy, I'd like to introduce you to my half-brother, Nicholas Alamain. Nikki, this is my dad, Dr. Daniel Jonas.
Nicholas and Daniel shake hands.
DANIEL: Pleasure to meet you. I didn't know Melanie had a half-brother, but we're glad to have you in Salem.
NICHOLAS: Thank you very much.
Daniel's beeper goes off. Daniel looks at it.
DANIEL: Oh no.
MELANIE: Dad, what is it?
DANIEL: Bo. The mugger got to him, but this time, they stabbed him. I need to go.
MELANIE: I'll come with you.
Daniel and Melanie run out. Nicholas' phone rings.
NICHOLAS: Hello?
DOCTOR (with a European accent, over phone): Mr. Alamain, I've just received word that Bo Brady has been murdered.
NICHOLAS: Yes, well done, Ivan. Very well done, indeed. That mask you wear is so convincing. I have no doubt that mother will find out and, when she does, she will be devastated.
IVAN (over phone): And that is when you plan to attack, sir?
NICHOLAS: Yes. But first, I must do something. Get the car, Ivan. Meet me in front of Salem University Hospital. We're going to pay a visit to someone.

ST. LUKE'S CATHOLIC CHURCH
Bo's funeral is over. Hope is sitting by a picture of Bo. Shawn-D, Belle, and Claire are sitting next to her. Most of the guests have gone, except for Carly, Billie, and Chelsea. Billie and Chelsea have just finished saying their goodbyes to Hope, Shawn-D, Belle, and Claire and they walk out. Carly walks over to them.
CARLY: Hope.
HOPE: Yes, Carly?
CARLY: I wanted you to know that I...I know we've had our differences over the years but...I'm really sorry about Bo.
HOPE: Thanks Carly.
CARLY: You're welcome. And, if there's anything you need, please, give me a call.
HOPE: I'll keep that in mind. Thanks.
Carly walks out. Shawn-D follows her. Outside of St. Luke's, Shawn-D steps in front of Carly.
SHAWN-D: Carly.
CARLY: Yes, Shawn-Douglas?
SHAWN-D: My mother and I might appreciate the condolences. But what we don't appreciate is you being at my father's funeral!
CARLY: Now, how can you say that?
SHAWN-D: How can I say that?! Oh, I don't know. How about the fact that you ruined my dad's marriage to my mom?!
CARLY: Shawn-Douglas, I understand that you're upset. You have every right to be. But, acting this way isn't going to help anything. Now, maybe I didn't help your parent's marriage any by coming back to town, but Bo and Hope were having problems long before I came back.
SHAWN-D: And you see, you nailed it on the head. Yes, I will admit that they were having problems, but you throwing yourself at my dad didn't help any! It made things worse! At least Billie had the sense to stop! But you, oh no, you just couldn't stop yourself! You had to have my dad, and you did whatever you could to make sure you would. Now, I'm going to try and say this as simply as possible so that maybe even you can get it through your thick head. Stay away from us! Stay away from my mom and the rest of my family!
With that, Shawn-D walked back into St. Luke's.

[Kpatch]

Whoa, Shawn sure has some pent-up anger toward Carly. So does her own son. I can't believe Bo is really dead. Oh, and the "doctor" is Ivan, not Rolf! I love Ivan, even if he's a bad guy in this story.

Thanks for the chapter Andre!

[ghoulgirl]

Didn't Shawn D become really attached to Carly the last time she was in Salem? Back in the 90's or whenever it was?

I didn't watch then so correct me if I am wrong.

Thanks for another great chapter Andre!

[André DiMera]

Chapter 9

KIRIAKIS MANSION
Vivian was sitting in the living room, drinking a glass of wine. The doorbell rang.
VIVIAN: Henderson, would you get the door, please, darling?
The doorbell rang a second time. After the third time, Vivian got up.
VIVIAN: Well, don't everyone stand up at once. All right, I suppose I'll get it!
Vivian went to the front door and opened it. Before her stood Ivan (who was Hope's doctor all along, but has now taken off his mask to reveal his true self) and Nicholas.
IVAN: Hello, madam.
VIVIAN: Ivan?
NICHOLAS: Hi, Aunt Viv.
VIVIAN: Oh, Nicholas!
Ivan and Nicholas walk in and shut the door behind them. Nicholas and Vivian hug.
VIVIAN: It is so good to see you, my dear.
NICHOLAS: Good to see you too, Aunt Viv.
VIVIAN: What are you doing back in Salem, darling? I thought that you were staying in Canada.
NICHOLAS: Well, that's what I wanted to talk to you about.
VIVIAN: Well, come in. Sit down. Ivan, go into the kitchen and tell the cook to fix Nicholas a drink. Oh, and tell them that Mrs. Vivian Alamain-Kiriakis says that if they don't do it right, then they'll be on the receiving end of a rather large wooden mallet.
IVAN: Yes, madam.
Ivan walks out. Vivian and Nicholas walk into the living room and sit down.
VIVIAN: So, tell me, darling, what are you doing here?
NICHOLAS: I thought you would have guessed by now.
VIVIAN: Well, I obviously haven't, Nicholas. So please, tell me.
NICHOLAS: I came back to Salem to finish what my father, your nephew, started. I'm here to kill Carly Manning.

BO & HOPE'S HOUSE
Hope and Shawn-D are drying dishes.
HOPE: I heard about what you said to Carly yesterday after the funeral.
SHAWN-D: Oh, that woman! She can't keep her big mouth shut!
HOPE: Shawn-Douglas Brady, stop this attitude right now!
SHAWN-D: I'm sorry. Look, she just annoys me. That's all.
HOPE: She annoys you, huh? Well, how come Billie doesn't annoy you? After all, she did almost the same thing that Carly did.
SHAWN-D: That's the point. “Almost” is the key word in that sentence. Billie doesn't annoy me because she actually stopped trying to go after dad. Carly never did. She interfered in your marriage and threw herself at dad until the day he died.
HOPE: That may be true, but that doesn't give you the right to say what you said to her. It was uncalled-for, what you said.
SHAWN-D: I know. I guess...I just miss dad so much!
Hope puts down the pan she's drying and puts her arms around Shawn-D.
HOPE: I know, honey. I know.

[Kpatch]

Good chapter Andre. Love Vivian's dialog. She is still ordering poor Ivan around. Nice chat between Hope and Shawn D too!

[Tom Horton]

Just catching up and wow a lot has happened! So sad about Bo dying, don't really care if Carly lives or dies, but I'd like to add Daniel to the hit list. I never understood why Lawrence would have wanted Melanie dead but not the man who cheated with his wife. Doesn't it make sense that Lawrence would have directed his hatred at Daniel even more so than Melanie. Since Nicholas wants to spare Melanie, he could make that deal with Ghost Lawrence and substitute Daniel for Melanie ... just trying to help Nicky out with his confused family loyalties (really, it's just to help Nicky, not because Daniel makes my skin crawl and I'd like to see him removed from Salem by any means necessary... )

Great chapters Andre! If you can't tell, I'm having a lot of fun (and being rather influenced by so many Alamains in one story.)

[ghoulgirl]

Great chapter! Love seeing Vivian and Ivan toggether! Can't wait for tomorrow!!

[André DiMera]

Chapter 10

KIRIAKIS MANSION
VIVIAN: You want to kill Carly Manning?
NICHOLAS: Yes.
VIVIAN: Well, that's excellent! Please, let me help you! Oh, Nicholas, I've got some wonderful ideas. Now, one idea is that we inject Carly with a deadly poison, and then after she's dead we use her as a throw rug. True, it might not be that pretty, but it will do. Or, another idea is that...
NICHOLAS: Stop, stop, stop. Aunt Vivian, I'm sorry, but I don't need any help coming with an idea of how to kill Carly.
VIVIAN: Well, if you don't want my help, then why did you come to me in the first place?
NICHOLAS: Let me finish. I don't need help thinking of an idea, because I've already got one. And, I'm sure that it's one you'll like.
VIVIAN: Well, what is it, then?
Nicholas leans over and whispers the plan into Vivian's ear.
VIVIAN: Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant! It's taking one of my old ideas, but adding a fresh spin to it! Oh, Nicholas, you really are becoming a true Alamain! Your father would be so proud of you!
Vivian kisses Nicholas on the cheek.
NICHOLAS: Yes, well, we need to make sure that it looks convincing.
VIVIAN: Oh, don't you worry about that, Nicholas. Your Auntie Vivian will have that all taken care of. Ivan!
Ivan walks back in.
IVAN: Yes, madam?
VIVIAN: Do you still have that box of syringes, that old doctor's outfit, that mask, and a liquid in the bottle marked “Do Not Touch on Pain of Death”?
IVAN: Of course I do, madam.
VIVIAN: Go and fetch it for us. The three of us have work to do. It is time to finally avenge our dearly departed Lawrence.

SALEM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Carly is at the coffee station. Nicholas walks up, with a doctor following him.
NICHOLAS: Hello, mother.
CARLY: Oh, hello, Nikki.
NICHOLAS: Are you feeling all right? You look rather pale.
CARLY: No, I'm feeling fine. Why?
NICHOLAS: Oh, I'm just curious, that's all. I heard about this new disease this morning. One that is possibly fatal. There is an injection for it. I think you should get injected.
CARLY: What disease? I haven't heard anything about a new disease.
NICHOLAS: Umm...Red Pandaitis. Red Pandaitis. That's what it's called.
CARLY: Red Pandaitis?
NICHOLAS: Yes, yes. Very serious disease. It's already killed about five people in the state of Illinois alone. However, you have nothing to fear. Your dear son is looking after you. Dr. Liger shall give you the injection. This is Dr. Liger. Dr. Liger, this is my mother, Dr. Carly Manning.
Carly and Dr. Liger shake hands.
NICHOLAS: Now, if you will follow Dr. Liger into room 3, he will give you the injection.
Dr. Liger, Carly, and Nicholas go into a hospital room. Dr. Liger injects Carly with a clear liquid.
NICHOLAS: How are you feeling now, mother?
CARLY: Okay, but I'm a little bit tired...
NICHOLAS: Well, maybe you should lie down for a moment.
Carly lies down, but looks more dead than asleep. Dr. Liger takes off his mask to reveal that he is Ivan.
NICHOLAS: Good work, Ivan. Good work, indeed.

[fluffysmom]

I am enjoying your story Andre!

[Kpatch]

OMG, somehow I missed your chapter update earlier. So sorry Andre. Love this chapter. Vivian at her finest. You do have her down pat! LOL at the bottle of poison marked "Do not touch on pain of death." Sorry to say, I will not miss Carly if she dies.

Great chapter. Thank you!

[André DiMera]

Next Week on "This Charming Man"...

CARLY: Oh no!

MELANIE: What are we gonna do, Nikki?

NICHOLAS: Remember Dr. Baker?

NICHOLAS: No mercy shall be shown in the disposal of Carly Manning...

BILLIE: I want you to watch out for Hope...she's acting kind of wierd...

[addictedtodool]

My turn to catch up. Wow. So much has happened. I knew Nicky didn't drop his cell phone in a toilet. Man is Carly stupid. And she just lets some strange doctor inject her with something becuase Nicky says so. Dumb Dumb Dumb Carly. I'm with Kazz, I think Daniel is a fine substitute for Melanie in the killing order. But Bo? I know he was a jerk, but I really didn't want him dead. Nicholas is every bit as bad as his dad...maybe worse!

[André DiMera]

Chapter 11

COFFIN
The first thing Carly noticed was that she was in a dimly lit room. She could barely see a thing. After a moment, she realized where she was. She was in a coffin.
CARLY: Oh, no! Not this again!
A small noise is made inside the coffin. Nicholas' voice comes through what looks like a small radio.
NICHOLAS (VO): Oh yes, mother. This again.
CARLY: Nicholas?
NICHOLAS (VO): Yes, mother. It's me. Your darling son.
CARLY: Nicholas...what are you doing?
NICHOLAS (VO): I'm finishing what my father started.
CARLY: What do you mean?
NICHOLAS (VO): If you haven't noticed by now, you're in a coffin. The coffin that you are in has an oxygen tank connected to it. However, it's a very small oxygen tank. I wouldn't be surprised if it only has...say, 24 hours of oxygen left. Maybe less.
CARLY: Nicholas...why are you doing this to me?
NICHOLAS (VO): Why do you think? You know, all those years I spent growing up under you and father, I'd thought you were a smart woman. So, you tell me. Why do you think I'm doing this to you?
CARLY: Vivian...Vivian got to you.
NICHOLAS (VO): Wrong! Aunt Viv didn't give me this plan. I've had this plan in my head for quite a while. However, Aunt Viv did give me permission to use one of her old ideas. So, go on. Guess again. Put that brain of yours to work, if it's still inside your head. Or maybe when you killed my father you lost your mind! It would certainly make sense given your behavior over the last few weeks. Jumping into bed with Bo Brady the moment you got to Salem...
CARLY: That's it...that's why you're doing this? Revenge?
NICHOLAS (VO): Ding-dong! We have a winner! That's absolutely right, mother. I'm avenging my father, your husband, who you murdered in cold blood! Now, I want you to listen very carefully to what I am about to say, because I will only say it once. That tank at the end of the coffin has 24 hours of oxygen in it. By this time tomorrow, you shall be dead. You and father shall be reunited in Hell, where you both belong. Sleep tight, mother. Sweet dreams.
With a click, Nicholas' voice goes away.

BO & HOPE'S HOUSE
Hope (or should I say Nighttime Hope) walked up to the house that she and Bo used to share and walked in. the first thing she noticed was that Shawn-D and Belle were still awake.
SHAWN-D: Hey, mom. What are you doing here this late at night?
NIGHTTIME HOPE: Hi, honey. I...I just wanted to drop a few things off for Ciara since she and Claire are having a sleepover here tonight.
SHAWN-D: But you already dropped off Ciara's stuff. In fact, you double and triple-checked to make sure you had everything.
NIGHTTIME HOPE: Oh, that's right. I did, didn't I? I must have forgotten. Ah, well, good night. I'll see you both tomorrow.
Nighttime Hope walks out.
BELLE: Is your mom all right?
SHAWN-D: Of course she's not all right. She and my dad have been together for years, and now, suddenly in the last two years she's had more garbage dumped on her than a landfill. First Zack dies. Then Ciara gets kidnapped. Then Carly comes back to town and almost immediately hops into bed with my dad. And now some psycho has murdered him! Then again, Carly does fit that description kinda nicely...
BELLE: Shawn, you know that Carly isn't the mugger, right?
SHAWN-D: Are you on her side now, or something?
BELLE: No, Shawn. I'm on your side! Look, I don't like Carly any more than you do, but I just don't think that she's capable of murdering your father.
SHAWN-D: Why not? She murdered Lawrence Alamain.
BELLE: What about innocent until proven guilty? Shawn, I know you don't like her because she took your dad away from your mom. But, please, just give her a bit of a break. She may be bad, but she's not a total monster. So, cut her a bit of slack, please. For me?
Belle gives Shawn-D the “puppy-dog eyes” look.
SHAWN-D: Okay, okay, I'll cut her a bit of slack. Besides, why do you care so much about Carly all of a sudden, anyway?
BELLE: I don't. I just can't stand to see you so angry like this. It's not good for you. And, I love you.
SHAWN-D: Well, you know what, Mrs. Belle Black-Brady? I love you, too.
Shawn-D wraps his arms around Belle and they kiss.