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83leesy1
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I am LOVING this! :smile:
Note to self, have snacks nearby when reading Kristina's story. This is entertainment!
Note to self, have snacks nearby when reading Kristina's story. This is entertainment!
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CentralTexGirl88
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Thanx DJM, Leesy! Quite a ride it has been. LOL! There will be another chapter tomorrow, with a follow-up on Monday, which will be the last installment. :cool:
DJM
Well-Known Member
I have a feeling it is going to be a long weekend. You tend to love cliffhangers Kristina. Are you planning to write another story? No pressure, but your story telling is amazing. I still think that you and kpatch should write for Days.
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kpatch
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Babboon??? I love that. Perfect monicker for Stefano.
What an amazing, exciting chapter, Tex. Great denouement (don't ya love that word?). I look forward to seeing how this all ends up.
What an amazing, exciting chapter, Tex. Great denouement (don't ya love that word?). I look forward to seeing how this all ends up.
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CentralTexGirl88
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2/19 Friday
Somewhere in Florida
Meanwhile aboard The SS Fancy Face VII, docked in Florida…Jennifer and Carly are booking a flight to Salem…Carly is desperate to get to Salem before Vivian does… or is she already there?
Carly: We have to get there in time. We have to. My daughter’s life depends on it.
Jennifer: Don’t worry. We will make it in time. I called John, but didn’t get an answer. He should know I’ve called his cell. I’m sure he will let us know if anything happens…
(Ah weary travelers, John Black at this moment is preoccupied at the hospital with an injured Kate and EJ, plus a strongly worded response from Salem’s three finest…)
Roman: What in da hell were you thinking, John? You promised me this operation would be legitimate. Not some half assed plan…and involving my daughter!
John: Do you really believe Stefano would have gone to jail, really? That maniac had it coming, and you know it!
Bo: Man, how could you pull of such a cockamamie scheme?
John: I had a long time to think about it. I’ve been planning this since Stefano tried to wipe my memory clean.
Hope: What do you mean, tried?
John: You don’t honestly think some dimwitted scheme to put my memory on a disc actually worked, do you? All an act. I was never NuJohn or RoboJohn as so many liked to call me.
Roman: Hell of an act, pard. It STILL doesn’t get you off the hook. We’ve got one body in that rubble that used to be the Dimera mansion.
John: If there is anything left of that body, check the DNA, the dental records. You’ll find that body to be that of one Stefano Dimera.
Roman: My god. Are you saying Stefano… is dead?
Hope: John, you are sure?
John: Deader than dead. As dead can be. Ding dong the wicked witch is dead!
Bo: I can’t believe it. Dead. Are you positive?
John: Posilutely, abso-tively. That is a fact.
Roman: Dead.
Bo: Gone.
Hope: For good.
(Steve walks into the waiting area where this exchange has been taking place)
Steve: Whooooo! What a showdown! He is never gonna rise again!
Bo: Steve? What are YOU doing here?
Steve: Hey dude, I’ve been working with John this whole time.
Roman: You too, Steve? What in tha hell in going on here. John, you have got some explaining to do.
John: We came, we saw, we kicked butt. End of story.
Roman: How is it Stefano is dead? The explosion?
John: Sorry, but I didn’t see what happened to the SOB.
Steve: Yep. We got to the house, helped everyone get out before the place went up. Guess Stefano had it rigged to blow. Go figure.
Hope: Yeah. Go figure. (Doesn’t quite believe the story)
Bo: Well, I can promise you this, heads SHOULD roll for this caper. But, since Stefano was…let‘s just say…Stefano, for now the case is closed.
Roman: But you know…Lexi IS going to want to know what happened to her father.
Bo: Well, true enough. But this is Salem. Paperwork gets lost, bodies get misplaced…
John: There’s something all of you should know.
Roman: Aw, hell John! There’s more?
John: Quite a bit. Stefano could never have children. Apparently, Shawn Brady in a moment of childhood jealousy over the attention Colleen was giving young Stefano, kicked him right in the cajones. Due to a some weird disease, it rendered Stefano sterile. There are no more Dimera’s, save me, left in Salem. And that is the REAL reason he wanted to exterminate the whole Brady family. He was extremely jealous and vindictive toward Shawn because of him, he could not really continue the Dimera bloodline.
Roman: What da hell? All those years, just because Stefano can’t reproduce…. Lexi, EJ, none of them related to Stefano?
Bo: Well I’ll be a son of a …
Roman: Watch what you say about my mother…
Bo: Gun. I was going to say gun.
Hope: No children. Johnny…Not a Dimera.
John: And neither is Sydney.
Roman: John…Sydney was. You mean was.
John: No Roman, IS. Sydney is quite alright, and being cared for by Marlena.
Roman: Are you saying she has been safe and okay all along? Hell, John! We all thought she was dead. That’s disgusting to do that to Sami, me and my family.
John: I’m sorry…it was the last thing I wanted to do. My contact saw Nicole leave, wreck the car. They knew she was going to try to leave the country. I had to get Sydney away from her, and from Stefano. He wasn’t going to let anyone know Sydney wasn’t a Dimera.
Bo: (rubs his face) How in the world did you manage to untangle this web of lies of Stefano? No Dimera’s…
John: I’ve had plenty of time on my hands, out of Salem. You’d be surprised how much time is on your hands when you aren’t getting hit by a car, shot, etcetera…
Roman: Where is Johnny, Allie? Ma said you took them to from Bo the other day… They needed to be kept safe out of Salem… what was that all about?
John: Couldn’t risk them being anywhere near Salem, near Stefano. He was going to try to kidnap Johnny, do heavens know what with Allie, and almost had Sydney taken. He did not want anyone ever finding out those children had absolutely no Dimera blood.
Hope: Incredible. Where are the children now?
(And in right on cue, in walks the current caretaker of the little tykes… With said tykes in tow)
Shane Donovan: John Black, I swear. You make me play Nanny to these children while you get to be the hero. You owe me big time, mister.
John: Sorry ol boy. I couldn’t think of any one safer than my ISA counterpart.
Shane: Yes. Well. Fine mess you put me in. I’ll be the laughing stock of the new recruits this ever gets out.
John: (laughs) My lips are sealed. That’s a fact. (raises his eyebrow)
Bo: Shane? How did you manage to get mixed up in all this?
Shane: John has been working very close with the ISA as you may know, and when things started to get pretty hairy, I was contacted personally by our friend John here. He knows how to turn the screws when he really wants something done.
Roman: Agreed!
John: Does anyone know how EJ is doing? Kate?
Roman: Kate is going to be alright. She’s kinda banged up, a little grouchy, but she’s okay… And if you all will excuse me, I’m going to work my charms on the good lady, see if I can convince her to be a good witch again.
Bo: EJ? Who cares? He can join Stefano for all I care.
John: Ah yes. None of you know that piece of the puzzle either. Well you see…
(John proceeds to explain to the rest of the gang gathered about Elvis being under Stefano’s control for the past twelve years. Poor Salemites are going to have to learn to reconcile fact from Stefano fiction…)
Carly, Jennifer Shawn and Belle all arrive in Salem… to find Melanie quite safe. She is still torn over Philip and Nathan. Stephanie Johnson is contemplating going back to being a race car driver… Shawn and Belle have quite the reunion with their families, give high fives to Steve and John for eliminating Stefano. Carly goes on to explain to Bo what was going on with Lawrence, and what kind of danger Melanie could be in if Vivian or Lawrence ever followed through with their plans and that my friends, is another story we will visit later!)
(Next chapter will tie up a few loose ends. How is EJ? How does Sami feel about him? Will there be a Kate and Roman reunion? Will Brady and Nicole be happy? And what about Rafe?
And you all are cordially invited by the Brady family to a celebration grander than Saint Patricks day and the 4th of July put together. Bring lots of tater salad, beer, and good cheer to help celebrate the demise of Stefano Abner Dimera! *yes, I made up the middle name*. )
To be continued...
Somewhere in Florida
Meanwhile aboard The SS Fancy Face VII, docked in Florida…Jennifer and Carly are booking a flight to Salem…Carly is desperate to get to Salem before Vivian does… or is she already there?
Carly: We have to get there in time. We have to. My daughter’s life depends on it.
Jennifer: Don’t worry. We will make it in time. I called John, but didn’t get an answer. He should know I’ve called his cell. I’m sure he will let us know if anything happens…
(Ah weary travelers, John Black at this moment is preoccupied at the hospital with an injured Kate and EJ, plus a strongly worded response from Salem’s three finest…)
Roman: What in da hell were you thinking, John? You promised me this operation would be legitimate. Not some half assed plan…and involving my daughter!
John: Do you really believe Stefano would have gone to jail, really? That maniac had it coming, and you know it!
Bo: Man, how could you pull of such a cockamamie scheme?
John: I had a long time to think about it. I’ve been planning this since Stefano tried to wipe my memory clean.
Hope: What do you mean, tried?
John: You don’t honestly think some dimwitted scheme to put my memory on a disc actually worked, do you? All an act. I was never NuJohn or RoboJohn as so many liked to call me.
Roman: Hell of an act, pard. It STILL doesn’t get you off the hook. We’ve got one body in that rubble that used to be the Dimera mansion.
John: If there is anything left of that body, check the DNA, the dental records. You’ll find that body to be that of one Stefano Dimera.
Roman: My god. Are you saying Stefano… is dead?
Hope: John, you are sure?
John: Deader than dead. As dead can be. Ding dong the wicked witch is dead!
Bo: I can’t believe it. Dead. Are you positive?
John: Posilutely, abso-tively. That is a fact.
Roman: Dead.
Bo: Gone.
Hope: For good.
(Steve walks into the waiting area where this exchange has been taking place)
Steve: Whooooo! What a showdown! He is never gonna rise again!
Bo: Steve? What are YOU doing here?
Steve: Hey dude, I’ve been working with John this whole time.
Roman: You too, Steve? What in tha hell in going on here. John, you have got some explaining to do.
John: We came, we saw, we kicked butt. End of story.
Roman: How is it Stefano is dead? The explosion?
John: Sorry, but I didn’t see what happened to the SOB.
Steve: Yep. We got to the house, helped everyone get out before the place went up. Guess Stefano had it rigged to blow. Go figure.
Hope: Yeah. Go figure. (Doesn’t quite believe the story)
Bo: Well, I can promise you this, heads SHOULD roll for this caper. But, since Stefano was…let‘s just say…Stefano, for now the case is closed.
Roman: But you know…Lexi IS going to want to know what happened to her father.
Bo: Well, true enough. But this is Salem. Paperwork gets lost, bodies get misplaced…
John: There’s something all of you should know.
Roman: Aw, hell John! There’s more?
John: Quite a bit. Stefano could never have children. Apparently, Shawn Brady in a moment of childhood jealousy over the attention Colleen was giving young Stefano, kicked him right in the cajones. Due to a some weird disease, it rendered Stefano sterile. There are no more Dimera’s, save me, left in Salem. And that is the REAL reason he wanted to exterminate the whole Brady family. He was extremely jealous and vindictive toward Shawn because of him, he could not really continue the Dimera bloodline.
Roman: What da hell? All those years, just because Stefano can’t reproduce…. Lexi, EJ, none of them related to Stefano?
Bo: Well I’ll be a son of a …
Roman: Watch what you say about my mother…
Bo: Gun. I was going to say gun.
Hope: No children. Johnny…Not a Dimera.
John: And neither is Sydney.
Roman: John…Sydney was. You mean was.
John: No Roman, IS. Sydney is quite alright, and being cared for by Marlena.
Roman: Are you saying she has been safe and okay all along? Hell, John! We all thought she was dead. That’s disgusting to do that to Sami, me and my family.
John: I’m sorry…it was the last thing I wanted to do. My contact saw Nicole leave, wreck the car. They knew she was going to try to leave the country. I had to get Sydney away from her, and from Stefano. He wasn’t going to let anyone know Sydney wasn’t a Dimera.
Bo: (rubs his face) How in the world did you manage to untangle this web of lies of Stefano? No Dimera’s…
John: I’ve had plenty of time on my hands, out of Salem. You’d be surprised how much time is on your hands when you aren’t getting hit by a car, shot, etcetera…
Roman: Where is Johnny, Allie? Ma said you took them to from Bo the other day… They needed to be kept safe out of Salem… what was that all about?
John: Couldn’t risk them being anywhere near Salem, near Stefano. He was going to try to kidnap Johnny, do heavens know what with Allie, and almost had Sydney taken. He did not want anyone ever finding out those children had absolutely no Dimera blood.
Hope: Incredible. Where are the children now?
(And in right on cue, in walks the current caretaker of the little tykes… With said tykes in tow)
Shane Donovan: John Black, I swear. You make me play Nanny to these children while you get to be the hero. You owe me big time, mister.
John: Sorry ol boy. I couldn’t think of any one safer than my ISA counterpart.
Shane: Yes. Well. Fine mess you put me in. I’ll be the laughing stock of the new recruits this ever gets out.
John: (laughs) My lips are sealed. That’s a fact. (raises his eyebrow)
Bo: Shane? How did you manage to get mixed up in all this?
Shane: John has been working very close with the ISA as you may know, and when things started to get pretty hairy, I was contacted personally by our friend John here. He knows how to turn the screws when he really wants something done.
Roman: Agreed!
John: Does anyone know how EJ is doing? Kate?
Roman: Kate is going to be alright. She’s kinda banged up, a little grouchy, but she’s okay… And if you all will excuse me, I’m going to work my charms on the good lady, see if I can convince her to be a good witch again.
Bo: EJ? Who cares? He can join Stefano for all I care.
John: Ah yes. None of you know that piece of the puzzle either. Well you see…
(John proceeds to explain to the rest of the gang gathered about Elvis being under Stefano’s control for the past twelve years. Poor Salemites are going to have to learn to reconcile fact from Stefano fiction…)
Carly, Jennifer Shawn and Belle all arrive in Salem… to find Melanie quite safe. She is still torn over Philip and Nathan. Stephanie Johnson is contemplating going back to being a race car driver… Shawn and Belle have quite the reunion with their families, give high fives to Steve and John for eliminating Stefano. Carly goes on to explain to Bo what was going on with Lawrence, and what kind of danger Melanie could be in if Vivian or Lawrence ever followed through with their plans and that my friends, is another story we will visit later!)
(Next chapter will tie up a few loose ends. How is EJ? How does Sami feel about him? Will there be a Kate and Roman reunion? Will Brady and Nicole be happy? And what about Rafe?
And you all are cordially invited by the Brady family to a celebration grander than Saint Patricks day and the 4th of July put together. Bring lots of tater salad, beer, and good cheer to help celebrate the demise of Stefano Abner Dimera! *yes, I made up the middle name*. )
To be continued...
DJM
Well-Known Member
Amazing... What a great story. Loved the lines from the Wizzard of Oz Ding dong the wicked witch is dead! I could just see Stefano lying dead in the house. So glad that Stephanie is going back to her old race driver self. Looking forward to seeing if Kate and Roman get back together. Hope that EJ is ok. Thanks for the wonderful story Kristina.
sportzgirl916
Well-Known Member
Perfect having Shane watch the kids, especially because he was in The Nanny, and the nanny's name was Fran Fine. :smile:
All I can say is WOW!! If only the Days writers could write like this.
So John just used Ava to make him look changed?
All I can say is WOW!! If only the Days writers could write like this.
So John just used Ava to make him look changed?
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83leesy1
Guest
Awesome!!!
I patiently await the final chapter and look forward to the next story.
I patiently await the final chapter and look forward to the next story.
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CentralTexGirl88
Guest
2/20/10
Well, it appears I have more lose ends to tie up, there's a bit more I am adding to the story... so Monday may not be the final chapter. May go over into Tuesday... Have a great rest of the weekend all!! CTG.
Salem Hospital - EJ’s Room
(EJ lost quite a bit of blood from the gunshot. Having been out of surgery for only a few hours, it’s touch and go. Sami told everyone she was only concerned for EJ since he saved her life. No one needed to know he said he loved her…)
Sami: (sitting in chair near his bed) Fine mess you got yourself into, you fool. Well look, here’s the deal. You have to wake up and get strong. There are three little children who need you so much. I won’t make you any promises, but I will try to realize who you were, and who you are now. Just, please. Live.
(Lexi walks in the room and Sami quickly wipes away a tear)
Lexi: Come on, Sami. You know the rules. Just 15 minutes. He’s still in critical condition.
Sami: I didn’t plan on staying long anyway. You…better take care of him.
Lexi: Me and the staff here will do everything in our power to make sure he recovers. And you, young lady need to go have that arm checked out.
Sami: It’s not so bad. I just cut it on the door going out of the house.
Lexi: What happened...At Stefano's house?
Sami: Happened? Can’t rightly say.
Lexi: (shakes her head) I cannot believe it. All these years, that man convinced me he was my father. What he did…unspeakable. Now I will have to find out who really was my father.
Sami: Lexi, I’m sorry. We ALL have been lied to. Some things, we just may never know.
Lexi: Yeah. Go get that arm checked, hear me?
Sami: Okay…Fine.
(Sami walks out of EJ’s room. John sitting in a chair in the waiting area..)
John: Sami, how is EJ?
Sami: He is still unconscious. I don’t know. Lexi says his condition is critical. And I cannot believe I am asking this, but how is Kate?
John: Third degree burns on part of her face, arms, and back. But not widespread. She may need surgery to repair some of the damage later on.
Sami: Wow. I can’t believe she showed up. It is bad EJ was shot, but it could have been a lot worse.
John: And how are YOU doing, kiddo? Killing someone isn’t easy.
Sami: Yes. If he had been human. I think actually, I will sleep better tonight than I have in decades. To finally know for sure, Stefano is dead. I don’t know when I will really come to grips that he is out of our lives for good!
John: I am so sorry to put you in such danger. I was caught by surprise by Kate’s appearance at the mansion as well.
Sami: Hey…we got our man, didn’t we?
John: Yeah…you make quite an agent, Samantha. About time you earned what money you’ve been living off of...
Sami: Thanks a lot! Seriously, I just might consider a career in law enforcement…
John: Oh my… Look out Salem.
Sami: Very funny. Maybe not right away, of course. I want to be there for the children…
(Walking up to the duo, is someone who is so thrilled to see John)
Brady: Dad! I cannot believe what happened! Bo told me the whole story. Or, most of it… I think. Amazing. Stefano. Gone!
John: You bet. This time, he is not going to rise from the ashes…
Brady: As much as I would love to hear the story from your point of view, there’s someone I need to go see. Nicole is being discharged from the hospital today.
Sami: Nicole? What are you doing with her? After what she did? Brady! How could you?
Brady: There is a lot you don’t know. She’s changed.
Sami: Only after a little more than a week? Give me a break. Nobody can do an about face that quick. Sorry, but there is no way I am going to accept her.
Brady: And what were you doing in EJ’s room? Are you going soft on him?
Sami: NO! Absolutely not. He’s…he just, EJ saved my life back in the mansion. That’s all. I just want him to wake up so I can properly thank him. Nothing more to it than that.
Brady: Hmm, I think you protest too much.
Sami: Ugh! Brady! I don’t CARE about EJ! (walks away from John and Brady)
John: She has it bad…and she knows it.
Brady: Uh-huh. I better go on and see if Nicole is ready to leave. I also have some serious business to take care of.
John: Oh?
Brady: If all goes well, you’ll hear about it soon enough.
John: I’ll hold you to that.
Brady: (walks toward Nicole’s room) See you later, dad.
(Brady walks in Nicole’s room, she is dressed and ready, sitting in wheelchair ready to be escorted out)
Brady: You are looking so much better!
Nicole: Was I that bad before?
Brady: Hideous. Nasty. Couldn’t stand to look at you. (smiles, and bends over to kiss her..)
Later that night on the rooftop of Brady’s apartment…
Brady: How are you feeling?
Nicole: Wonderful! Never better. Nice to have a bit warmer day, don’t you think? The stars are so bright tonight.
Brady: Yep. (he leads her around the corner, where there are roses, lilies, baby’s breath, carnations adorning the edges of the building, and a table adorned with nothing but red roses…Two candles burn softly on the table)
Nicole: Brady…did you do all this?
Brady: Well, if I said I did it, I would be lying. Maggie have some of her staff prepare the decorations. And the food.
Nicole: It’s just beautiful.
(Brady leads her to the table, and sits her down carefully)
Brady: Tell me, Ms Walker. What are you doing, say April, 2060?
Nicole: Probably sitting in a nursing home being a cantankerous old lady. That’s an odd question.
Brady: Maybe. Nevermind that. Why don’t you try some cheese? (Puts a covered silver dish in front of her)
Nicole: Cheese? I don’t know, Brady. I’ve been feeling a bit nauseated today… Cheese doesn’t sound so good.
Brady: Trust me. This cheese quite exquisite.
Nicole: Okay….(lifts the lid of the dish, and on top of the cheese is a huge diamond ring)
Brady: (gets down on one knee) This may be quite a “cheesy” way to do this, but I want do to things right… Nicole, will you do me the honor and make me very happy, marry me?
Nicole: (Tears shining in her eyes) Brady…I love you. This baby coming along I think is a miracle. And, I have made so many mistakes my life. But I don’t want to ever have any regrets… Sweetheart, of course I will marry you!
Brady: (gets the ring, places it on her finger) I promise, we will have the best life. And in 2060, we will be a cantankerous old couple, celebrating 50 years of wedded bliss!
(this scene fades away as Nicole and Brady share a sweet passionate kiss)
To be continued...till Monday :D
Well, it appears I have more lose ends to tie up, there's a bit more I am adding to the story... so Monday may not be the final chapter. May go over into Tuesday... Have a great rest of the weekend all!! CTG.
Salem Hospital - EJ’s Room
(EJ lost quite a bit of blood from the gunshot. Having been out of surgery for only a few hours, it’s touch and go. Sami told everyone she was only concerned for EJ since he saved her life. No one needed to know he said he loved her…)
Sami: (sitting in chair near his bed) Fine mess you got yourself into, you fool. Well look, here’s the deal. You have to wake up and get strong. There are three little children who need you so much. I won’t make you any promises, but I will try to realize who you were, and who you are now. Just, please. Live.
(Lexi walks in the room and Sami quickly wipes away a tear)
Lexi: Come on, Sami. You know the rules. Just 15 minutes. He’s still in critical condition.
Sami: I didn’t plan on staying long anyway. You…better take care of him.
Lexi: Me and the staff here will do everything in our power to make sure he recovers. And you, young lady need to go have that arm checked out.
Sami: It’s not so bad. I just cut it on the door going out of the house.
Lexi: What happened...At Stefano's house?
Sami: Happened? Can’t rightly say.
Lexi: (shakes her head) I cannot believe it. All these years, that man convinced me he was my father. What he did…unspeakable. Now I will have to find out who really was my father.
Sami: Lexi, I’m sorry. We ALL have been lied to. Some things, we just may never know.
Lexi: Yeah. Go get that arm checked, hear me?
Sami: Okay…Fine.
(Sami walks out of EJ’s room. John sitting in a chair in the waiting area..)
John: Sami, how is EJ?
Sami: He is still unconscious. I don’t know. Lexi says his condition is critical. And I cannot believe I am asking this, but how is Kate?
John: Third degree burns on part of her face, arms, and back. But not widespread. She may need surgery to repair some of the damage later on.
Sami: Wow. I can’t believe she showed up. It is bad EJ was shot, but it could have been a lot worse.
John: And how are YOU doing, kiddo? Killing someone isn’t easy.
Sami: Yes. If he had been human. I think actually, I will sleep better tonight than I have in decades. To finally know for sure, Stefano is dead. I don’t know when I will really come to grips that he is out of our lives for good!
John: I am so sorry to put you in such danger. I was caught by surprise by Kate’s appearance at the mansion as well.
Sami: Hey…we got our man, didn’t we?
John: Yeah…you make quite an agent, Samantha. About time you earned what money you’ve been living off of...
Sami: Thanks a lot! Seriously, I just might consider a career in law enforcement…
John: Oh my… Look out Salem.
Sami: Very funny. Maybe not right away, of course. I want to be there for the children…
(Walking up to the duo, is someone who is so thrilled to see John)
Brady: Dad! I cannot believe what happened! Bo told me the whole story. Or, most of it… I think. Amazing. Stefano. Gone!
John: You bet. This time, he is not going to rise from the ashes…
Brady: As much as I would love to hear the story from your point of view, there’s someone I need to go see. Nicole is being discharged from the hospital today.
Sami: Nicole? What are you doing with her? After what she did? Brady! How could you?
Brady: There is a lot you don’t know. She’s changed.
Sami: Only after a little more than a week? Give me a break. Nobody can do an about face that quick. Sorry, but there is no way I am going to accept her.
Brady: And what were you doing in EJ’s room? Are you going soft on him?
Sami: NO! Absolutely not. He’s…he just, EJ saved my life back in the mansion. That’s all. I just want him to wake up so I can properly thank him. Nothing more to it than that.
Brady: Hmm, I think you protest too much.
Sami: Ugh! Brady! I don’t CARE about EJ! (walks away from John and Brady)
John: She has it bad…and she knows it.
Brady: Uh-huh. I better go on and see if Nicole is ready to leave. I also have some serious business to take care of.
John: Oh?
Brady: If all goes well, you’ll hear about it soon enough.
John: I’ll hold you to that.
Brady: (walks toward Nicole’s room) See you later, dad.
(Brady walks in Nicole’s room, she is dressed and ready, sitting in wheelchair ready to be escorted out)
Brady: You are looking so much better!
Nicole: Was I that bad before?
Brady: Hideous. Nasty. Couldn’t stand to look at you. (smiles, and bends over to kiss her..)
Later that night on the rooftop of Brady’s apartment…
Brady: How are you feeling?
Nicole: Wonderful! Never better. Nice to have a bit warmer day, don’t you think? The stars are so bright tonight.
Brady: Yep. (he leads her around the corner, where there are roses, lilies, baby’s breath, carnations adorning the edges of the building, and a table adorned with nothing but red roses…Two candles burn softly on the table)
Nicole: Brady…did you do all this?
Brady: Well, if I said I did it, I would be lying. Maggie have some of her staff prepare the decorations. And the food.
Nicole: It’s just beautiful.
(Brady leads her to the table, and sits her down carefully)
Brady: Tell me, Ms Walker. What are you doing, say April, 2060?
Nicole: Probably sitting in a nursing home being a cantankerous old lady. That’s an odd question.
Brady: Maybe. Nevermind that. Why don’t you try some cheese? (Puts a covered silver dish in front of her)
Nicole: Cheese? I don’t know, Brady. I’ve been feeling a bit nauseated today… Cheese doesn’t sound so good.
Brady: Trust me. This cheese quite exquisite.
Nicole: Okay….(lifts the lid of the dish, and on top of the cheese is a huge diamond ring)
Brady: (gets down on one knee) This may be quite a “cheesy” way to do this, but I want do to things right… Nicole, will you do me the honor and make me very happy, marry me?
Nicole: (Tears shining in her eyes) Brady…I love you. This baby coming along I think is a miracle. And, I have made so many mistakes my life. But I don’t want to ever have any regrets… Sweetheart, of course I will marry you!
Brady: (gets the ring, places it on her finger) I promise, we will have the best life. And in 2060, we will be a cantankerous old couple, celebrating 50 years of wedded bliss!
(this scene fades away as Nicole and Brady share a sweet passionate kiss)
To be continued...till Monday :D
sportzgirl916
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Awwww... so sweet! If Nicole truly could change, this would be nice.
Great story!!! Great job!!!
Great story!!! Great job!!!
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kpatch
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Catching up on my reading again. Great couple of chapters, Tex! I loved Shane playing "Nanny" and in the same breath using the word "Fine," as sportzgirl already mentioned. Brilliant crossover.
John was channeling Steve a little bit when convincing the cops that Stefano is absotively posilutely dead. And wow, Sami is just going to get away with murder because, as John says, paperwork and bodies get lost in Salem. LOL.
Oh and I love Brady and Nicole together. You have got Brady downpat!
Thanks for the great read.
John was channeling Steve a little bit when convincing the cops that Stefano is absotively posilutely dead. And wow, Sami is just going to get away with murder because, as John says, paperwork and bodies get lost in Salem. LOL.
Oh and I love Brady and Nicole together. You have got Brady downpat!
Thanks for the great read.
DJM
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Boy what a chapter. I had tears in my eyes when Brady asked Nicole to marry him. 2060 I want to be at that anniversary party. Just love the fact that Sami is going to give the new EJ another chance. Thanks Kristina.
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CentralTexGirl88
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The final chapter.
At the riverfront pier
(Sami hasn’t been to see EJ in two weeks. Through John, she knows EJ is awake and has been asking about her. When Marlena asked her if she’s made a decision about letting EJ see the children, she stopped going to see EJ. She couldn’t make up her mind if she should give him a chance… But she couldn’t get it out of her head him telling her he loved her. How did she really feel?)
Sami: (standing on the pier, looking out at the water) What am I supposed to do? Couldn’t he still be dangerous?
(Someone walks up behind her and put their arm around her)
Steve: What are you doing out here talking to yourself?
Sami: Steve! I didn’t hear you walk up. Just standing around sorting out things. You know.
Steve: I understand. Well, I THINK I can understand your situation. You still don’t know if you can trust Mr. Elvis, huh?
Sami: Well… No. I don’t. He seems like a different person. But I just can’t get past what he once was. He was terrible.
Steve: Well, take it from someone with quite a shady past too… I was damn lucky and blessed Kayla gave me chance. And another, and another! She believed in me, when no one should have.
Sami: Yeah…But…
Steve: Butts are for donkeys and cigarettes. Get to know him as he is now. Give him a chance.
Sami: I don’t know…That is a big chance!
Steve: Sometimes those big chances are well worth it.
Sami: Maybe…
Steve: In the meantime we have a big party to go to!
Sami: A party? What for?
Steve: Oh come on! Have you been living under a rock, honey? The Brady Independence celebration. Every Brady in Salem, all their friends are celebrating the end of Stefano’s rule over this town. At first Caroline had a hard time celebrating a human’s death, but Roman and Bo helped her see this as a new beginning. She couldn’t argue.
Sami: I don’t know if I really feel like celebrating.
Steve: Well this isn’t just any party. This is an event! All week long. John has some property outside of town, and really has done this right. He’s brought in some pretty wild stuff. It’s a regular carnival. A Ferris wheel, Squirrel Cage, Tilt-a-Whirl, even a huge carousel for the kiddies. It is going to be a blast. Come on Sami, you need to go. You’re quite a heroine as well.
Sami: Huh. I cannot believe I’m the one who ended Stefano’s reign. Well, if it weren’t for you…and John. This would have never have taken place. You are just as much as a hero as myself.
Steve: Ha. All in a days work.
Sami: So modest. Why don’t you go? If this is going on all week, I’ll just go another day.
Steve: Ah, but tonight are the fireworks. Hear they are going to be pretty amazing.
Sami: I don’t know Steve, maybe. I just don’t think I am in a partying mood.
Steve: Well, it’s across from the Shawn and Zack Brady Memorial Park. Be there, or be square!
Sami: (smiles) We’ll see. But don’t count on it.
Steve: Hmph. Don’t be a party-pooper.
(He walks away and leaves her to her thoughts)
Sami: (whispers) I would have thought life would have been much simpler after Stefano’s permanent departure from Salem.
At the grand Brady Celebration:
(Everyone is enjoying the extreme festivities. John and Marlena are enjoying a sweet kiss on the Ferris wheel, Bo and Hope are watching Ciara laugh merrily on the carousel. Brady won’t allow Nicole on any of the rides as a precaution. They are however enjoying an offensive hamburger and fries. {She’s craving spicy curly fries} Melanie is watching Philip and Nathan try their hand at the mechanical bull. Philip even bought a cowboy hat from a vendor and looks quite smashing. Stephanie is in the arcade practicing on one of the race car games…reliving old memories behind the wheel of a real car. Roman convinced Kate to come to the party, even though she sports quite a scar on her face from the fire. The ordeal has mellowed her somewhat, and she is starting to fall for Roman all over again. Victor is teasing Caroline at the Tilt a Whirl, telling her they are NOT too old to ride such things. Maggie is watching her grandson Nathan ride the mechanical bull, with her hand over her eyes, peeking now and again. She is later joined by Doug and Julie who look grand dressed in jeans and western shirts. )
Brady: Are you going to eat ALL of those fries?
Nicole: I just might. I’m thinking this little sweetheart of ours has to be a boy. I haven’t ever been this hungry. Oh! My! He just kicked! He kicked, I felt it, Brady! (she is about five and a half months along now…)
Brady: Amazing! (puts his hand to her tummy, baby Brady kicks again) Wow. That is something else. Hey littlest.. I cannot wait to meet you!
Arianna: (walks up and forces a smile) Hey, Brady… Nicole.
Brady: Ari! Hey…How are you doing?
Arianna: Good. Good. It’s nice to see you too so happy. I wish
You both well. I am going to see about getting on the Ferris Wheel…
Brady: (gets up to walk to her before she goes) Ari, I’m sorry things between us…
Ari: (smiles broadly) Oh, don’t worry about me! I have found someone…
Max Brady: Hey, Brady, Nicole! How are you doing?
Brady: Max? When did you get here?
Max: I’ve been back in town for a few days. Arianna and I have been communicated back and forth on the internet. She wrote me once with some questions about the pub, and one thing led to another.
Brady: That’s great. I am glad you two found each other.
Nicole: (she stands) Max, it’s good to see you again!
Max: Wow… It’s true! You are pregnant. Congratulations!
Nicole (Smiles broadly) Thank you Max. I couldn’t be happier!
Arianna: Come on Max…let’s go for a spin on the Ferris Wheel.
Max: Nice seeing you two! (they walk away)
Brady: Wow…Max and Arianna. That is pretty cool…
Nicole: You don’t have any regrets do you?
Brady: Uh-huh. No way, no how! I love you!
Nicole: I love you, too! (sweet kiss…)
(And in the midst of the midway walks a tall man who seems a bit uncomfortable in this party atmosphere. He is walking toward the picnic tables set up for partygoers to eat and socialize. He pauses to look at the stars, the moon. Sighing heavily he sits down watching the others… Elvis has his mind only four people he’d hoped to see here. Sami, Allie, Johnny, and Sydney.)
John: Hey! EJ… Good to see you out and about.
EJ: Yeah, no chains attached to me. Not lying in a hospital bed. I am making quite the progress, eh?
John: Very much so. How have you been doing?
EJ: Still weak, somewhat. The headaches are gone. Doing lot better, thank you. Have you seen…
John: Samantha? No. Not today.
EJ: Oh.
John: You haven’t talked to her?
EJ: No. I’m afraid I haven’t.
John: Sorry man. Wish I could be of some help.
EJ: It’s not your place. Don’t worry about it, John.
(Moments later, dresses in tight dark blue jeans, a white western shirt, with three kids tagging along is Samantha. Her hair is wavy and flowing in the breezes. She smiles when she sees John, and puts her head slightly down when she notices EJ)
Sami: John, hi. I thought I would bring the kids.. They wanted to join in the fun. I didn’t really explain what this celebration is about… I just think the less they know the better. Um…Hi, EJ.
John: Hey kids, how about if Pa Pa John takes you all to the carousel? Would that be fun?
Kids in Unison: Yeah!!!!!
John: Sami? Would that be okay?
Sami: Oh, sure I suppose. (to the kids) You all mind your pa-pa okay?
Kids: Yes mam!
(and they run along side their grandpa toward the huge carousel)
EJ: Samantha.
Sami: EJ. I’m… Sorry I haven’t been to see you. I had a lot of thinking to do. I am happy to see you are out and about. Been okay?
EJ: I’m feeling fine. Sami, look. I don’t know how you feel about me. If you don’t trust me.. I understand. But please whatever happens between us, I wish you would allow me to visit with the children. I assure you, I promise not to interfere or do try to take them away from you. I just want to be a part of their lives.
Sami: (Stares at EJ for a long moment) You will. You will know them. And about us… That is what I have been thinking about. As long as we take things slow, let me get to know you, the real you. I can’t make any promises. Let’s just see how it goes from here…
EJ: Are you saying…
Sami: I am falling for you… I never thought it would happen. But I want us to be a family. All of us…
EJ: (Pulls her close) That is a dream that has kept me from losing my sanity over the last few weeks. (he draws close for a kiss, she doesn’t back away… they kiss softly, sweetly)
And right on cue, the fireworks display begins, brightening the night sky in colors of red, purple, blue, and green.
Steve: (he sees the exchange as he is nearby eating a corny dog) Sweetness, I just love a happy ending!!! (Kayla has joined him in Salem, Joe is sitting next to her eating cotton candy. Their arms are around each other)
Kayla: So do I, Steve. So do I. Thank God Stefano can no longer control any of our lives. Salem will be so much better off. (They look up and enjoy the firework show...)
(Across the park, a shadowy figure watches the festivities…taking in all in, smiling wickedly. “Ah, dear Salemites, enjoy your fun. But there is a new man in town to take care of some unfinished business.” He walks away, a light shines over him briefly. It is Lawrence Alamain….)
THE END
At the riverfront pier
(Sami hasn’t been to see EJ in two weeks. Through John, she knows EJ is awake and has been asking about her. When Marlena asked her if she’s made a decision about letting EJ see the children, she stopped going to see EJ. She couldn’t make up her mind if she should give him a chance… But she couldn’t get it out of her head him telling her he loved her. How did she really feel?)
Sami: (standing on the pier, looking out at the water) What am I supposed to do? Couldn’t he still be dangerous?
(Someone walks up behind her and put their arm around her)
Steve: What are you doing out here talking to yourself?
Sami: Steve! I didn’t hear you walk up. Just standing around sorting out things. You know.
Steve: I understand. Well, I THINK I can understand your situation. You still don’t know if you can trust Mr. Elvis, huh?
Sami: Well… No. I don’t. He seems like a different person. But I just can’t get past what he once was. He was terrible.
Steve: Well, take it from someone with quite a shady past too… I was damn lucky and blessed Kayla gave me chance. And another, and another! She believed in me, when no one should have.
Sami: Yeah…But…
Steve: Butts are for donkeys and cigarettes. Get to know him as he is now. Give him a chance.
Sami: I don’t know…That is a big chance!
Steve: Sometimes those big chances are well worth it.
Sami: Maybe…
Steve: In the meantime we have a big party to go to!
Sami: A party? What for?
Steve: Oh come on! Have you been living under a rock, honey? The Brady Independence celebration. Every Brady in Salem, all their friends are celebrating the end of Stefano’s rule over this town. At first Caroline had a hard time celebrating a human’s death, but Roman and Bo helped her see this as a new beginning. She couldn’t argue.
Sami: I don’t know if I really feel like celebrating.
Steve: Well this isn’t just any party. This is an event! All week long. John has some property outside of town, and really has done this right. He’s brought in some pretty wild stuff. It’s a regular carnival. A Ferris wheel, Squirrel Cage, Tilt-a-Whirl, even a huge carousel for the kiddies. It is going to be a blast. Come on Sami, you need to go. You’re quite a heroine as well.
Sami: Huh. I cannot believe I’m the one who ended Stefano’s reign. Well, if it weren’t for you…and John. This would have never have taken place. You are just as much as a hero as myself.
Steve: Ha. All in a days work.
Sami: So modest. Why don’t you go? If this is going on all week, I’ll just go another day.
Steve: Ah, but tonight are the fireworks. Hear they are going to be pretty amazing.
Sami: I don’t know Steve, maybe. I just don’t think I am in a partying mood.
Steve: Well, it’s across from the Shawn and Zack Brady Memorial Park. Be there, or be square!
Sami: (smiles) We’ll see. But don’t count on it.
Steve: Hmph. Don’t be a party-pooper.
(He walks away and leaves her to her thoughts)
Sami: (whispers) I would have thought life would have been much simpler after Stefano’s permanent departure from Salem.
At the grand Brady Celebration:
(Everyone is enjoying the extreme festivities. John and Marlena are enjoying a sweet kiss on the Ferris wheel, Bo and Hope are watching Ciara laugh merrily on the carousel. Brady won’t allow Nicole on any of the rides as a precaution. They are however enjoying an offensive hamburger and fries. {She’s craving spicy curly fries} Melanie is watching Philip and Nathan try their hand at the mechanical bull. Philip even bought a cowboy hat from a vendor and looks quite smashing. Stephanie is in the arcade practicing on one of the race car games…reliving old memories behind the wheel of a real car. Roman convinced Kate to come to the party, even though she sports quite a scar on her face from the fire. The ordeal has mellowed her somewhat, and she is starting to fall for Roman all over again. Victor is teasing Caroline at the Tilt a Whirl, telling her they are NOT too old to ride such things. Maggie is watching her grandson Nathan ride the mechanical bull, with her hand over her eyes, peeking now and again. She is later joined by Doug and Julie who look grand dressed in jeans and western shirts. )
Brady: Are you going to eat ALL of those fries?
Nicole: I just might. I’m thinking this little sweetheart of ours has to be a boy. I haven’t ever been this hungry. Oh! My! He just kicked! He kicked, I felt it, Brady! (she is about five and a half months along now…)
Brady: Amazing! (puts his hand to her tummy, baby Brady kicks again) Wow. That is something else. Hey littlest.. I cannot wait to meet you!
Arianna: (walks up and forces a smile) Hey, Brady… Nicole.
Brady: Ari! Hey…How are you doing?
Arianna: Good. Good. It’s nice to see you too so happy. I wish
You both well. I am going to see about getting on the Ferris Wheel…
Brady: (gets up to walk to her before she goes) Ari, I’m sorry things between us…
Ari: (smiles broadly) Oh, don’t worry about me! I have found someone…
Max Brady: Hey, Brady, Nicole! How are you doing?
Brady: Max? When did you get here?
Max: I’ve been back in town for a few days. Arianna and I have been communicated back and forth on the internet. She wrote me once with some questions about the pub, and one thing led to another.
Brady: That’s great. I am glad you two found each other.
Nicole: (she stands) Max, it’s good to see you again!
Max: Wow… It’s true! You are pregnant. Congratulations!
Nicole (Smiles broadly) Thank you Max. I couldn’t be happier!
Arianna: Come on Max…let’s go for a spin on the Ferris Wheel.
Max: Nice seeing you two! (they walk away)
Brady: Wow…Max and Arianna. That is pretty cool…
Nicole: You don’t have any regrets do you?
Brady: Uh-huh. No way, no how! I love you!
Nicole: I love you, too! (sweet kiss…)
(And in the midst of the midway walks a tall man who seems a bit uncomfortable in this party atmosphere. He is walking toward the picnic tables set up for partygoers to eat and socialize. He pauses to look at the stars, the moon. Sighing heavily he sits down watching the others… Elvis has his mind only four people he’d hoped to see here. Sami, Allie, Johnny, and Sydney.)
John: Hey! EJ… Good to see you out and about.
EJ: Yeah, no chains attached to me. Not lying in a hospital bed. I am making quite the progress, eh?
John: Very much so. How have you been doing?
EJ: Still weak, somewhat. The headaches are gone. Doing lot better, thank you. Have you seen…
John: Samantha? No. Not today.
EJ: Oh.
John: You haven’t talked to her?
EJ: No. I’m afraid I haven’t.
John: Sorry man. Wish I could be of some help.
EJ: It’s not your place. Don’t worry about it, John.
(Moments later, dresses in tight dark blue jeans, a white western shirt, with three kids tagging along is Samantha. Her hair is wavy and flowing in the breezes. She smiles when she sees John, and puts her head slightly down when she notices EJ)
Sami: John, hi. I thought I would bring the kids.. They wanted to join in the fun. I didn’t really explain what this celebration is about… I just think the less they know the better. Um…Hi, EJ.
John: Hey kids, how about if Pa Pa John takes you all to the carousel? Would that be fun?
Kids in Unison: Yeah!!!!!
John: Sami? Would that be okay?
Sami: Oh, sure I suppose. (to the kids) You all mind your pa-pa okay?
Kids: Yes mam!
(and they run along side their grandpa toward the huge carousel)
EJ: Samantha.
Sami: EJ. I’m… Sorry I haven’t been to see you. I had a lot of thinking to do. I am happy to see you are out and about. Been okay?
EJ: I’m feeling fine. Sami, look. I don’t know how you feel about me. If you don’t trust me.. I understand. But please whatever happens between us, I wish you would allow me to visit with the children. I assure you, I promise not to interfere or do try to take them away from you. I just want to be a part of their lives.
Sami: (Stares at EJ for a long moment) You will. You will know them. And about us… That is what I have been thinking about. As long as we take things slow, let me get to know you, the real you. I can’t make any promises. Let’s just see how it goes from here…
EJ: Are you saying…
Sami: I am falling for you… I never thought it would happen. But I want us to be a family. All of us…
EJ: (Pulls her close) That is a dream that has kept me from losing my sanity over the last few weeks. (he draws close for a kiss, she doesn’t back away… they kiss softly, sweetly)
And right on cue, the fireworks display begins, brightening the night sky in colors of red, purple, blue, and green.
Steve: (he sees the exchange as he is nearby eating a corny dog) Sweetness, I just love a happy ending!!! (Kayla has joined him in Salem, Joe is sitting next to her eating cotton candy. Their arms are around each other)
Kayla: So do I, Steve. So do I. Thank God Stefano can no longer control any of our lives. Salem will be so much better off. (They look up and enjoy the firework show...)
(Across the park, a shadowy figure watches the festivities…taking in all in, smiling wickedly. “Ah, dear Salemites, enjoy your fun. But there is a new man in town to take care of some unfinished business.” He walks away, a light shines over him briefly. It is Lawrence Alamain….)
THE END
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kpatch
Guest
Great wrap up, Tex! I'm glad to see all the couples happy. I like that you brought back Max for Arianna. It makes perfect sense. I can even stand nuEJ. And I love the weeklong celebration!
Thanks so much for a fun story and for righting all of Salem's wrongs!
Thanks so much for a fun story and for righting all of Salem's wrongs!
DJM
Well-Known Member
Loved the ending. So sweet that Max came back for Arianna. So glad that all ended up happy. Thanks so much for the very entertaining story. Sure hope that there is another story.
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83leesy1
Guest
I :love: this ending!!! :smile:
I guess Chelsea fell for some rich, British doc, huh? All's well that ends well. I love how respectful Sami AND EJ's children are. lol I even like Nicole and Brady. Thank you for satisfying all my Days desires. EJ and Sami=
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