Hello everyone! I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow morning, EARLY in the morning. So, I am posting Tuesday's chapter today. ENJOY! Have a very blessed day tomorrow!
Still in the cemetery…
Grace tilts her head, her eyes sparkling. Her smile broadens. She whispers to EJ. We are going for a magical ride. Just a little pixie dust and we are off to Neverland, where you will never have to grow old! (CTG slaps her forehead) Sorry. That’s Peter Pan. My apologies. Just trying to lighten the mood for a bit. ANYWAY… Grace tells EJ they are going to a time in 2009, when lives were changed. But this time… things happen quite differently. WHOOOOOOSH!!!!!!
In an instant, EJ, Zack, and little Grace are standing outside Salem hospital. In this alternate Salem (Not to be confused with Melaswen, I assure you) There was no Dr. Baker. No baby switch by Nicole. Mia and Chad are not Grace’s parents. No Agent Rafe Hernandez. No safe house. Sami never hid the baby from EJ. The baby born to Elvis and Samantha Dimera is actually Grace Dimera. Though, 2015 Elvis is not aware of any of these...changes.
2009 EJ: Samantha, she is absolutely beautiful. Look at that dark hair!
Sami: She is beautiful…But her hair probably won’t stay this dark.
EJ: One can only hope, now can’t they? Johnny has dark hair. You have two blondes already. Will and Allie.
Sami: (Smiles) Suit yourself. Blonde or brunette, I will love her all the same.
EJ: Yes. As will I.
2015 EJ: What kind of foolishness is this? Me, Sami? And that baby? This never happened!
Grace: No. Of course it didn’t. This is something I wanted you to see. Maybe, just maybe you will learn something. You see EJ, in THIS 2009, there was no baby switching. No Nicole. No Mia and Chad. Just you, and Samantha. This is something you wished for, even prayed for.
EJ: I never…
Grace: (holds up her hand) Now, EJ. My Boss even hears YOUR prayers.
EJ: Fine. I pray. Whatever. Is the baby Hannah?
Grace: No. Actually, in the alternate time, the baby is me.
EJ: You? Why not Hannah?
Grace: Because that’s what I asked for. Just watch. Listen. And learn. If possible…
Sami, EJ and Grace are happily spending time together. Fast forward a few months when Grace becomes ill. This time however, the scene plays out quite differently.
2009 EJ is looking down at Grace in the little baby bed in the hospital room.
EJ: What can we do, Sami? I can’t bear to see her like this.
Sami: She is got to get better. Isn’t she Lexi? She’s not going to…die, is she?
Lexi: Sami, I don’t know sweetie. We are doing everything we can.
EJ: Please. Anything she needs. You tell me, Lexi. If it isn’t here at this hospital, I will find it. Fly it here. Whatever I have to do. Just tell me, PLEASE. We cannot lose our daughter. (notice EJ didn’t say MY daughter? Hmmmm)
Lexi: I promise you. Dr. Manning and I are doing everything we can. If there is something Grace needs, I promise you, I will tell you.
EJ: (tears in his eyes) Thank you, Lexi.
(Lexi leaves the room.)
Sami: EJ. Why is this happening to her? Why? She is just a baby. I can’t bear the thought…
EJ: I know. I know. Sssh.. It’s going to be alright.
2015 EJ: I still don’t get this. This didn’t happen. What the devil does it matter? What could I possibly gain from seeing this pretend rubbish?
Zack: Just hush and listen, before I lock you in a sarcophagus.
Grace: Zack Brady! Behave. We don’t threaten.
Zack: My apologies, Grace. I don’t know what got into me.
Grace: Must be the Kiriakis blood. Remember what Brady Black did to Vivian, and Vivian to Maggie?
Zack: Yes, yes. Isabella was none too pleased with her son.
Grace: No, she was not. Let’s not get off topic here, okay? We are supposed to be helping EJ.
Zack: I’d rather talk about Brady. EJ’s getting on my nerves.
Grace: (whispers) I know. I know. We must be patient with him.
EJ: What are you two whispering about? Your little plan not working?
Grace: No. We aren’t done here yet. Just be a good lad and pay attention to the scene before you. Please?
EJ: Fine.
2009 EJ and Sami are still standing by Grace’s bedside, hoping and praying they see some sign of improvement. Her breathing has become more labored. She has several monitors hooked up to her. The scene fads, and it is hours later. Sami has left the room to get coffee, and EJ is left alone for the moment with Grace…
EJ: Littlest girl…You are really scaring your mommy. You need to get better. We want to have you in your own room safe and sound. So if you could help us out here…I’d forever be in your debt sweetheart. Whatever you want… a pony, a trip to Disneyworld, all the finest dresses, whatever your little heart desires. Just get better for daddy, okay? I love you, little girl.
The monitor beeps steadily…but the machines shows her blood pressure and heart rate begin to drop…
To be continued on Wednesday…