Gavigan: Nathan's life is in a rut. He goes to work, pays his bills, and dates women who are unavailable. He really needs to find a new direction before he gets stuck in this cycle forever.
Dreamer: As it turns out, the desk job was only a steppingstone to being promoted to vice. Davis's captain does have confidence in his abilities after all.
Happy Simming!
Pleasant: Jeff and Diane were lucky enough to have a really small tax bill this year, which allowed them to keep a nice sum in their bank account. Diane is loving her job these days and has her eye on becoming a real chef someday - better late than never.
Matlapin/King: Darleen is floating on air in wedded bliss these days. The only thing that could make her life more perfect is to add a baby to the family. Though they aren't exactly trying yet, they aren't really being that careful either, so hopefully baby King will be on the way soon.
Happy Simming!
Oldie: The work is never done for Mary Sue. After a hard day at her job, she has to come home and clean up after the dogs. It's amazing to her how much they get into while she's away.
Happy Simming!
Broke: Buck and Mary Lu's tax bill wasn't too bad, but it did cut into their vacation savings. Mary Lu is getting very excited about the birth of her first grandchild. She's been calling Susie on a daily basis to check in with her and see how the pregnancy is progressing.
Tinker/Taylor: Aiyana is still looking for her dream job as an oceanographer. She's beginning to get discouraged though because there just isn't anything available in that field.
Happy Simming!
Hick: Not only are Elden's dogs eating him out of house and home, but his tax bill was larger than expected and now he's just about broke. He really needs to figure out a better way to make ends meet.
Broke: Flat and Flo got hit with a huge tax bill. It wiped out almost all of their savings. Flo got straight to work on a new painting to try and rebuild their financial cushion.
Happy Simming!
Oldie: Herb finally got his wish when Jessica agreed to go out with him. They met up at a nightclub and were having a great time when Melissa showed up. She was not thrilled to see Herb out with someone else, though Herb thought she was overreacting considering she has a boyfriend herself. She had a complete meltdown, and he was afraid it would ruin his date with Jessica, but evidently this kind of thing has happened to her before, so she wasn't overly concerned about it. She was even willing to spend a little "quality time" with him in the photo booth. Life is good for Herb right now, even if he is broke and facing weeks of vindictiveness from Melissa.
Happy Simming!
Burb: Brad and Tiffany got hit with a hefty tax bill this year, but it worked out okay since Tiffany also got a big bonus at work. In addition to Tiffany's income, Brad's cookbooks and John's contributions to the household funds keep their finances relatively stable.
I've realized that I'm jumping the gun a bit on taxes. Technically, I should be paying them on the first day of the season, but the Burbs only shifted into the next season at the end of the day, so I really should be paying next round. However, since I've already started and I really don't want to have to play two more rounds, I'm going with it and having everyone pay a day early.
Happy Simming!
Lam Plaza Dorm: Gina Caliente was worried about starting college because she wouldn't know anyone, but she found herself immediately welcomed into a friend group at Lam Plaza. Denise and Lucia are very friendly and, although Shane is quieter, he's a nice guy as well. Lucia and Shane finally finished up their sophomore year and are heading into junior year. Their relationship remains rather casual; neither of them is even thinking about anything more serious.
And that is it for the round! I know it took me FOREVER to get through this round and I think I should do one more round because we're heading into the next season, which means getting everyone whose seasons are off squared away and having everyone pay their taxes, which is something I like to do before leaving the 'hood because there's enough to remind myself of whenever I start this 'hood that I don't need the extra burden of making sure their taxes get paid on top of it. Anyway, it'll probably just be one more round because I'm looking forward to moving on to something new. Until next time, Happy Simming!
Boggs Hall Dorm: Alexander's crush has been avoiding him ever since he tried to make a move on her, so he's been devoting all his time to his studies instead. He talks to his brother Montgomery on a regular basis now that he's also in college, but mostly keeps to himself.
Happy Simming!
Pinenut Plaza Dorm: Montgomery Goth is just beginning Uni and, though his classes are fine, he is not impressed by the dorm situation. He thinks it would be a good idea to pledge a fraternity as soon as possible. As for his major, he hasn't decided yet what it is he wants to focus on. He'll remain undeclared for a bit longer while he makes his decision.
Happy Simming!
Tri-Var Sorority: Jodie started dating a guy named Vince Welsh this term and she thinks it looks promising for a future with the two of them. She hasn't had much dating experience in the past, so she may be jumping the gun, but she's hopeful it'll all work out. Now that she's graduating and moving back home, she should have more time to invest in the relationship. Jaya has finished her sophomore year and is looking forward to her next term. She's still very much in love with Chester Gieke, but she's not ready to get engaged yet, even though he's mentioned it a couple of times.
Happy Simming!
Urele-Oresha-Cham Fraternity: Jason finally graduated, but not before moving in one of his fellow frat brothers to hold down the fort until some new pledges come in. He's more than ready to start his life with Chastity. He'll be moving in with her and her parents for the time being until they decide where they want to live.
Happy Simming!
Karana: Vivian is not at all happy with her new apartment. It's much smaller than the old one and not nearly as nice. Why did her building have to get condemned? If she's honest though, she really couldn't afford the old one, so at least there's some good news. Immediately after they moved in all the girls celebrated birthdays. Buzz came over to join in on the festivities and he and Vivian ended up in the photo booth at the convenience store downstairs. Vivian is hoping and praying that she's not pregnant again. Not only is there no room in the apartment for another baby, but she only just got rid of the nanny expenses and, after getting demoted at work (again), she can't afford to take those on again.
Cordial: The Cordial sisters have just moved into Greaves Place as well and so far, they're liking the place and their neighbors. Kim even met a guy, Buzz Grunt, when he was visiting his daughters next door. He's a bit older than she is - his daughters are teens - but she really likes him, so why worry about a silly thing like age? They went out to The Hub and danced all night. She can't wait to see him again.
Happy Simming!
Ramirez/Hurt: After settling into their new apartment at Greaves Place, the first thing Checo and Joel did was throw a housewarming party. Checo invited his family, and a number of their friends came by as well, including Pascal and Priya. The festivities lasted well into the night and a good time was had by all.
Wan: Patricia is excited to finally be starting her adult life. She's got a new apartment, a new job as an EMT, and a new boyfriend - Knut Grove. She couldn't be happier; everything is going her way. She doesn't know why her sister is always so down on Knut. Just because things didn't work out for the two of them doesn't mean they won't work out for her. Cynthia's just being uptight and overprotective as usual.
Happy Simming!
Broke/Caer/Aspir: Upon moving into their new home at 35 Greaves Ave. (their apartment building was condemned), everyone got started right away on getting things sorted out and organized. They don't have too long before becoming parents and they weren't expecting to have to move on top of everything else. Hopefully they'll be able to get everything done in time.
Happy Simming!
Loste/Zarubin: Daisy and Keith have their little family all settled into their new apartment. Keith immediately turned his attention to the girls' schooling. Since there's a very good private school nearby, he wanted to see if he could get the girls in, so he invited the headmaster over for dinner. The headmaster was thrilled to accept Sage and Wendy into his school. Meanwhile, Daisy has been working on potty training Cam; she's ready to be done with diapers.
Happy Simming!
Peterson: Jeff decided to ask out Fae Summerdream. Now that she lives just down the street, he can see her more often. They had a great time, but he's still not convinced she's "The One".
Curious/Patel: Pascal and Priya are beginning to settle into a routine. They're learning to juggle work, childcare, and personal time. It's a lot to handle, but they're starting to feel more comfortable as parents.
Happy Simming!
Augustine/Gossamer: As they await the birth of their baby, Oberon and Elena are no closer to being on the same page about marriage. Elena doesn't see why having a baby together means they should be married; Oberon feels it's the right thing to do. It remains to be seen what their ultimate decision will be.
Loste/Grove/Summerdream: It was only a matter of time before Fae and Arty hooked up, but afterwards Arty began to think about where his life is heading and came to the conclusion that it might be time for him to settle down with someone and try to live a "normal" life. Lyla has been asking him to move in for a while, so he figured that might be his best bet. Fae and Knut will hold down the fort here and no doubt others will join them.
Happy Simming!
Gale/Ejess: Ana had no sooner moved in than Caliban surprised her with an engagement ring. She couldn't be happier about it because she's been secretly hoping for a proposal for some time. Now if only she could find a job, life would be perfect.
Arlecchino/Gray: Hero and Grayson have settled into their little house and are awaiting the arrival of their baby. In the meantime, Grayson decided to adopt a dog. He feels it'll be good practice for them before the baby comes.
Happy Simming!
Zarubin: Wanda finally felt safe dipping her toes back into the water of the criminal underground and started working as a bookie. At least she put her time off to good use with her extra money-making opportunities and she even helped the boys with their schoolwork.
Happy Simming!
Tricou: Everyone is anxiously awaiting the birth of the newest member of the Tricou family. Jennail can't wait to meet her new little one. At her age, pregnancy is incredibly challenging and she's looking forward to being done with it.
Happy Simming!
Wolosenko: Rebecca has been trying to stay on good terms with Joseph, for the sake of their child, but the more he talks about marriage, the more she realizes that she's not ready to commit - she may never be ready for that. She's also not sure she's cut out for motherhood and has been giving serious thought to asking Joseph to raise their child on his own. He's already a father; he must be more qualified for the job than she is.
Smith: Her side business notwithstanding, Dagmar is doing exceptionally well in the field of Oceanography, which is more than she can say for PT, who has very little ambition. He's still working in a convenience store and seems perfectly content with that. Dagmar wants more out of life than that and can't understand her husband's complacency.
Happy Simming!
Traveller/Wirth: Trisha was such an exemplary waitress that the owner of the restaurant decided to give her a chance in the kitchen, which is just the opportunity she's been waiting for. Tina also got a new gig as a birthday party mascot. So far, she's enjoying the kids' parties, but she knows there are bigger and better things waiting for her in the future.
Miller: Opal's parents don't seem any the wiser about her arrest, which is a load off her mind. She just needs to be extra careful in the future.
Happy Simming!
Ejess: No sooner had Maida and Owen moved their family into their new apartment, than it was condemned, and they had to move right back out. Luckily, they were able to find a place nearby in a brand-new building - Contemporary Condos. Now that they're finally settled, they can turn their attention back to their careers. Kevin was disappointed to learn that there aren't any teens living in the building, but at least the neighbors have some little ones about the same age as Logan, so he'll have some playmates.
Happy Simming!
I've successfully moved all the families out of the Sim City Apartment Complex, and they'll be played in their new homes. Right now, I'll be moving on to Oak View Condos, which is next in the rotation.
Cho: Etokas decided to turn his office into another bedroom and invited his friend, Camryn Lee, to be his roommate. Hopefully, he'll finally be able to make ends meet.
DeBateau: Armand invited a friend, Melanie Bransfield, over to hang out. He wouldn't mind if she became more than a friend, if he's honest.
Patel: Ramir got a promotion, but still no luck moving into the field he's really interested in. At least he's been able to avoid Armando lately.
Mendoza: Armando has been hyper focused on his career lately, but he wouldn't mind getting back into the dating scene. The only problem is all the women he meets are far too young for him. He's afraid he wouldn't have anything in common with them.
Happy Simming!
After playing the next household and having the game crash upon the save, I have determined that it's the building that is the problem, so I'm in the process of relocating all the residents to other buildings and then I'll likely have to bulldoze this one. It's one of my older builds and it's far too big and cluttered in the common areas, which has made it a problem in the past. I'll be sad to see it go because this is the last copy I have of it and it's not in the bin, but if it becomes unplayable in every 'hood eventually, then it's not worth it, especially considering that I had four household here, that I now have wasted significant time playing with no progress actually made, and now I have to move them all anyway. Soooo, that's what I'll be working on. Not sure when I'll have an actual post, but hopefully soon. Until then, Happy Simming!
I should've had an update for Vivian Karana and perhaps the next family, but for some reason Vivian's household kept crashing on me. I played all the way through the first time, and it crashed on the save. The second and third times I only got to somewhere between four and eight p.m. before it crashed. I don't know if it's the family or the building, but I decided to move them to a new building. Viv can't really afford this apartment anyway. So, she'll be played (again) later in the rotation, as she's still living Downtown. I'll try to pick up with the next household in this building next time I play, but if the building is the problem, I may run into the same issues and have to move everyone out, which will be a huge pain, but what else can I do? It may be a few days, however, as I've got plans for the next few days which will limit my simming time. Until then, Happy Simming!
Beaker: The Beakers suffered a tremendous loss when Bjorn died suddenly of apparent heat stroke. They had him cremated and he now resides in the Strangetown Crematorium. The family is still in shock; however, they continue to move through their lives as best they can.
Happy Simming!
Caliente: Gina graduated high school and she'll be off to Academie Le Tour soon. The family also celebrated the twins' birthday. Dina and Nina were happy to spend some time with all their younger siblings, especially the youngest members of the family. The next thing on the agenda is to get Ricardo into private school with the other kids.
Happy Simming!
Caliente/Go: Dina asked her girlfriend Celeste to move in right away. They've settled into a good routine of sharing household tasks. Celeste was lucky enough to get a job interning for a local political candidate, but Dina hasn't found anything in her field yet. She's got plenty of time since she had a good amount of savings when she moved in.
Ramaswami/Cody: Tiffany's employer was very understanding about the baby; he even promoted her to wait staff and said her job would be waiting for her when she returns from maternity leave.
Happy Simming!
Salamis: Circe's fears were confirmed when her father caught her mother in bed with another man. Apparently, it wasn't the first time he'd walked into a situation like that either. He demanded a divorce immediately. At first, Circe was furious with her mother, but then she learned that her father would be moving to Belladonna Cove to live with his girlfriend and the young daughter he'd fathered. How did she not know how dysfunctional her parents' marriage was?
Happy Simming!
Dottore/Woodrow: Cole got a job as a dolphin tank cleaner, which is not glamorous, but it's a start. Meanwhile, Olivia got a promotion at the lab, so things are going well for this couple.
Dreamer: Darren and Goneril couldn't work out their schedules, so they decided to just get married at the courthouse and plan their honeymoon for later when they can get the time off. The only guests in attendance were Darren's parents and Goneril's sister Regan. She didn't invite the rest of her family because, honestly, she didn't want them there. They always make everything about themselves and she just didn't want to deal with them on her wedding day.
Happy Simming!
Dane/Capp: Since the Calientes decided not to move after, it means there isn't any available real estate in Strangetown. Consequently, Cornwall and Regan will have to move Downtown instead, which is not their first choice, since their jobs are here. At least the commute won't be terrible and it's not as if they have a choice in the matter; their family has outgrown their apartment and they simply must move.
Happy Simming!
Curious: Lola and Chloe are still mad at each other, but they're mostly avoiding each other for the moment, much to the rest of the household's relief. Vidcund really wants to move his girlfriend in, but his parents have asked him to wait until Simeon leaves for college, since they're pretty tightly packed in right now. Simeon still hasn't brought his grades up and now Minerva is slacking as well. Will the chaos never end?
Grunt: Things are finally looking up for the Grunt family. Chip is in line for a promotion, and they've saved up a bit of money so that Missy can expand her business, maybe even get some walls or something.
Happy Simming!
Tellerman/Specter/Raymond: Olive is thrilled to have her son home from college and is happy to meet and get to know his girlfriend Opal as well. Jeff was hoping he and Olive would have more of a honeymoon phase before adding sims to the household, but it's Olive's son, so he can't really complain too much. He seems like an okay kid, in any event. He jumped right into the workforce as a lobbyist and Opal got a job as well, though she's been less than forthcoming about what the job entails.
Happy Simming!
Gieke: Chester is all settled into the trailer park. It's only temporary, of course, because as soon as he gets accepted into the military, he'll be moving to the base. In the meantime, he's enjoying meeting his new neighbors and some of the sims around town.
Una: Natasha is also living in the trailer park. She and Chester have hit it off. It's nice to see a friendly face around the complex, since she's not used to living alone. She was very lucky to find an opening at the lab right away, so income won't be a problem.
Happy Simming!
Nigmos: Creon knows Andrea is ready to get married immediately, but he wants to hold off until the girls are at least close to going to college. It's not that they don't get along with Andrea, but he feels he ought to give them as much of his attention as possible in the absence of their mother, at least until they don't need him anymore.
Delarosa: Florence has been working hard for a promotion, but it just keeps eluding her. What does she have to do to get noticed?
Happy Simming!
Norman: The more time Albany spends with Melanie, the more he wants to ask her out, but he's not sure she'd be receptive to the idea. Her husband has cheated before and she was very hurt by it, so would she be willing to become involved in an affair of her own?
Capp/Newbie: Brandi has gained a lot of weight during her pregnancy, so she's started doing some light ballet exercises on the barre. She's hoping to get a jump start on losing the baby weight once she gives birth. Kent could probably benefit from some more workouts himself, as he's not getting anywhere as an athlete with that spare tire hanging around his midsection.
Happy Simming!
Ng: Samantha loves being back at work. She even got promoted! She does miss her little guy at home though, so when Alon suggested they might start working on having another, Sam was game.
Summerdream/McGreggor/Beaker: Titania thought it would be weird when her friend started seeing, and subsequently moved in with, her father, but overall, the transition has been relatively painless. She and Erin are still friends, and they joke about the possibility of Erin becoming Titania's stepmother. That will be a reality sooner than Titania thinks, however, since her father has proposed to Erin, but before they could announce the happy news, Titania went into labor, delivering a baby boy named Ethan.
Happy Simming!
Gossamer: Desdemona's new job is working out great - she even got a promotion! She used some of her spending money to buy a handheld game console. It's a great way to kill time and avoid family interaction. Her parents are always wrapped up in writing or baby care, so they haven't noticed how solitary Desdemona has become.
Happy Simming!
Kim/Teatherton: Alexandra and Jerome have been dating for a while now, and she's almost sure he's about to propose to her. Absolutely nothing would make her happier, as she's been sure he was the one since almost the very beginning of their relationship. She's a little nervous about becoming a stepmother to his son, but she plans to do her very best to bond with him and be there for him as his own mother clearly has not.
Happy Simming!
Pachis/Charming: Miranda was disappointed to learn that Claire is not any better a parent than her father is. She was hoping she'd take care of Lucas once Miranda leaves for college, but that doesn't seem likely, as she doesn't even really take care of her own daughter, Celeste. Her only hope is that Celeste and Lucas will bond and at least have each other. At least, now that Lucas is in school, he'll get a meal every day and can help himself to snacks, so he won't starve to death while she's gone.
Happy Simming!
Smith/Zarubin: Rodney and Melissa have one more child out of diapers, as Kendra will soon be starting school. Just one more to go and they'll be out of the diapers and bottles phase for good (hopefully). Rodney finally found a job in the field he's passionate about. It's only manager at a fast-food restaurant, but it's a start.
Mendoza: Lisa invited Fricorith over in the hopes they could figure out where they're going with their relationship, but he ended up leaving early because he wasn't feeling well. She fell into bed exhausted and not any closer to the answers she needs, only to be awakened by a sound downstairs which turned out to be a burglar. He'd mostly stolen items from the unit next door, but he did manage to get away with her tv. When the police arrived, they said they'd be on the lookout for the criminal, but she doesn't have much hope they'll catch the guy.
Happy Simming!
Monty/Goth: Now that Antonio's back at the ranch, he's not as motivated as he once was for writing his cookbooks. He's dabbled a bit, but he kind of feels overshadowed by his sister Bianca, who also writes cookbooks. Why couldn't he come up with something unique like his brother Claudio?
Monty/Weir: Connor and Bianca invited the whole family over for a big birthday celebration for the twins. Some of their family members hadn't met yet, so it was a good way for everyone to get to know each other. Bianca was hoping that getting the girls off to school would give her more time to work on her cookbooks again, but all the excitement from the party sent her into labor earlier than expected and she delivered another baby girl, Hannah. At least it's just the one this time. Maybe she can handle diapers, feedings, and her job at the same time?
Happy Simming!
Lothario/Loste: Kristen is settling in nicely with her future in-laws. She hasn't found a job yet, but she's taken some style points from Adriana and make her look more sophisticated. She certainly doesn't want to be an embarrassment to her new family. Don was lucky enough to get hired on as a teacher right away, so he's jumping right into the work force.
Pleasant: The Pleasant family had two reasons to celebrate with Jocelyn's birthday and the birth of their son Kyle. All the grandparents were invited round again to meet the new baby and spend time with Jocelyn. Having two small children so close together, however, has really been a challenge for Daniel and Cassandra. Luckily, they have plenty of staff to help out.
Happy Simming!
Ottomas: Life is back to normal for Dora and Peter, though Peter's finding himself restless with no crops to tend. He decided to throw an impromptu get together for a few of his friends. Everyone had a good time, and it was a nice change of pace for a typically solitary man.
Teatherton: Johnathan and Sarah are gearing up for Rachel's teen years which are just around the corner. She's been a pretty docile and good-natured child so far, but you never know what you'll get when puberty strikes.
Happy Simming!
Augustine: Frida is still having no luck in the job market, so Miguel took a job as a security guard to keep some money coming in until Frida finds a job. His dream is to be a financial consultant, but who would ever take advice from someone who is perpetually broke?
Martin/Caliente: Sharon's grades have been slipping since she started dating Darryl and consequently, her parents have grounded her until she brings them back up. They wouldn't even let her invite him to Pam's birthday party, even though they invited her stupid older brother Andrew and his wife, who she and Pamela barely even know, as well as their cousin Nina, who is their father's favorite niece, but who they've never really spent any time with.
Happy Simming!
O'Mackey: A spot on the police force finally opened up for Elizabeth and she couldn't be more thrilled. Thanks to her qualifications and her mother-in-law's recommendation, she is starting on the vice squad immediately. She's a little nervous about her first day but knows she's up to the task.
Chesterson: Sally has made peace with the fact that she won't be having any more children. She'll have to be content with her grandchildren, her pets, and her art. She really does have a lot to be thankful for.
Happy Simming!
Roth: Sara is getting very frustrated with her cats, who have destroyed her bed to the point that it needs to be replaced. She doesn't have the money right now, so in the meantime she's sleeping on the couch.
Shikibu/Martin: Still no luck on the job front for Cleo. At this rate, she may be spending some time as a stay-at-home mom before she even gets started in the workforce.
Happy Simming!
McGreggor: Now that the twins are mobile, Donald and Fiona are having a terrible time keeping up with them. They don't know how the elderly nanny manages. When they're together they do fairly well, but whenever one of them is alone with the twins, chaos ensues.
Goldstein/Viejo: So far, the living arrangements are working out fantastically. Betty is happy having her small space back and the Viejos are thrilled to have so much space after living in such cramped quarters for so long. Now that Margarita is mobile, she'll have plenty of room to explore her surroundings and Catherine can't wait to get in that greenhouse come Spring.
Happy Simming!
Vandermorgan: AP and Jacqueline invited Lyla and Denise over for the twins' birthday. Lyla, of course, made an excuse, but Denise was happy to come home and spend a little time with her family. Albert was feeling a little down after losing his after-school job, but hanging out with his big sister cheered him up immensely.
Happy Simming!
In Riverblossom Hills...
Wan: After some intensive study sessions, Pamela is doing better is school. She's also been in a better mood lately, which is a relief to everyone in the household.
Danaher: Marissa surprised Kacper with a new telescope that she purchased with the bonus she earned along with her promotion. He was thrilled and got straight to work charting stars and constellations.
Happy Simming!
Wirth: Sam's restaurant is very close to being ready for its grand opening. He's very excited to finally reach his goal. Meanwhile, Sharon has moved back home after college, and she's been a godsend for Marian. She helps with the kids and the housework. It's wonderful having an extra pair of hands to deal with the constant chaos of their household.
Happy Simming!
Una: Katerina is really hoping this baby is her last because she is literally asleep on her feet most days. Besides, where would they even put another one? They're packed in like sardines as it is, and they can't afford to move to a bigger house.
Happy Simming!
Bell: Issac is adjusting to life without his father as best he can, but right now he's just going through the motions: work, eat, sleep, repeat.
Mole: James and Lucy welcomed a baby girl named Elizabeth to the family. Luckily, the older girls were able to get their grades up because, with an infant in the house, their parents don't have time to micromanage their studies.
Happy Simming!
Miller: Chase couldn't take the boredom of being stuck at home all day, so he decided to put his education to work and take a job as a dive master. Though Stormy has enjoyed having her husband home with her, she knows he'll only get grumpy if he doesn't have something to do with his time, so she's happy he's employed again.
Contrary: While he's waiting to attain witch status, Talbot has been reading technical manuals that will hopefully be useful in improving his work performance. Meanwhile, Emma is gaining abilities as a neutral witch, which she feels is the most practical discipline. Her friend Marian Wirth is very much in agreement ever since Emma cast a spell on her that caused her to shed 40 pounds overnight!
Happy Simming!
Jocque: Some of the pressure has been taken off Amie now that Nikole is able to help out with the younger kids after school. Plus, they get to save on nanny expenses. Emilie has really been struggling at school, so Amie and Henri spend as much time as possible working with her. Nikole is happy to help out, but also wants to spend time with Lukas. She's hoping he'll ask her to go steady.
Happy Simming!
Wan/Jocque: Marcel and Cynthia have been talking about getting married for some time now, but it never seemed like the right time. Finally, they realized they'd waited long enough and there would never be a perfect time, so they decided to just do it. They threw together a spontaneous wedding and tied the knot right then and there. Since it was all so sudden, their families weren't able to attend, but they made up for that by throwing a reception later on and inviting all their family and friends to celebrate with them.
Happy Simming!
Aspir: Luis and Noriko were thrilled when their son Victor stopped by for a visit. He said he had to see his father's pregnancy to believe it. His new sibling will be very close in age to his child-to-be, which is a little odd, but at least they'll always have a playmate.
Nejem: The Nejems adopted yet another kitten, which brings their total to five cats. If they keep this up, they'll get a reputation for being the "cat people".
Happy Simming!
Grunt: Since Vivian isn't budging on the marriage issue, Buzz has decided to try another tactic. He's going to play hard to get for a while and see if that makes her more interested in him. He was invited out to a club with several ladies and when he got home there was a message from Viv asking if he wanted to go out. He shot her a text saying he was too tired from clubbing, but maybe another time.
Capp: Cordelia got settled into her new home and took a job as a field researcher. It's not what she was hoping for, but it'll do until she finds something better. Her sisters, Goneril and Regan, invited her out for a night on the town, where she'd hoped to meet a man, but no such luck.
Happy Simming!
Caer: Money is getting pretty tight for Sullivan and Tazanna as they await the birth of their next litter of puppies. If only Tazanna could gain some traction in the restaurant reviewing industry, they could at least have a fairly steady source of income.
In Desiderata Valley...
Curious/Almassizadeh: Jenny just couldn't get Renee out of her head, so she did something she'd told herself she'd never do again - she asked her to move in with her. Renee accepted, much to Jenny's delight. Maybe in time Jenny will even broach the subject of marriage.
Happy Simming!
Riley/Pachis: So much has changed for Timothy Riley. He was surprised to learn of Alyssa's sudden passing, but he was even more surprised to find her on his doorstep, newly resurrected as a zombie and also pregnant with his child. He wasn't exactly keen on the prospect of her moving in, but she had nowhere else to go. Her husband moved on immediately following her death, and she's not close to either of her adult daughters, so for now she's living here with Tim. As if that weren't enough, Samantha's been hinting about marriage, which he's definitely not ready for. He's not sure how he'll keep juggling everything, but maybe his new job as a private eye will provide him with some good excuses.
Mashuga/Matlapin: Omar and Sylvia Marie are adjusting to their new living situation. Omar helps out with Joyce and Sylvia really likes the cat. Sylvia has been thinking lately about marriage, though she's pretty sure Omar is nowhere near ready. They're not getting any younger though, so she hopes he'll get on board sooner rather than later.
Happy Simming!
Gere: Inigo thought he'd been vindicated when Chastity moved back home. Those thoughts were quickly dispelled, however, when she informed her parents that she'd be moving in with Jason as soon as he graduates. He knows Gwen is going to jump right back on the baby train once Chastity's gone.
Green: Gabriel and Nina settled into his old room and Gabe was lucky enough to find a job right away. Nina hasn't found anything yet, but that's understandable because Belladonna Cove is not known for being a scientific community. She may have to consider commuting to Strangetown.
Happy Simming!
DeBateau: Beaumont finally got hired on as a teacher's aide. It may be wishful thinking, but Melanie is hoping he'll make the most of this opportunity for a change.
Loner/Tang: Meredith is really moving up the corporate ladder with yet another promotion. Madhuri had only just gotten settled into her position as a horoscope writer, when she was told they were switching her to sports, which she knows very little about. She's going to have to study up asap.
Happy Simming!
Weir/Langerak: Mary invited her brother Conner and his girlfriend Bianca over to celebrate Mario's birthday. She had missed hanging out with her brother and it was nice to get to know Bianca a little better. Early the next morning, Martha went into labor, delivering a baby girl who she named Candace. She's not sure how she's going to cope with starting over with an infant at her age, but what choice does she have? She'll make it through somehow.
Peterson: Melora has been distracted by things at work recently and has let her animals' training lapse. She needs to get more focused on them or they'll never be successful as service animals.
Happy Simming!
Cleveland: Now that Alice is old enough to help take care of Martin, it's a huge load off Cybil's shoulders. She can finally focus more on her career and shoot for that promotion she's been after for a long while.
Wilson/Broke: Ruby, Danielle, and Trigger are all settled into their new home. It's taken a little adjustment since they're not used to actually sharing a space, but it's working out well. Now if only Trigger could get drafted for a sports team, life would be great.
Happy Simming!
Vandermorgan: Lyla gave birth to a son named Erik and she's more exhausted than ever. Between trying to work, caring for an infant, helping the other three with homework, and keeping up with the house, she never has any time for herself. Not to mention that the neighbors keep "dropping by" to complain about something or other. She also hasn't had any luck convincing Arty to move in yet. Life is really hard for Lyla right now.
Cordial: Barbara and Danny were relieved when the twins decided to rent an apartment together Downtown. It's not that they wouldn't love having them home, but space is an issue in their tiny house. Marilyn is nearing her teen years and Barbara's biological clock is ticking. She'd like to try for another, but Danny is firmly against it.
Happy Simming!
Karana: Chandra and Thuyet finally scraped together the money for a new bed for Aaron. They immediately moved him upstairs and found a boarder to move into the downstairs bedroom. Hopefully this will help them cut down on expenses enough to finally get ahead.
Bear: Tyler decided to enlist the help of the matchmaker and she set him up with a woman named Kendal Kalson. They went to the museum in town and had a very nice first date. He thinks he might just want to see her again.
Happy Simming!
Contrary/McCullough: Both Edward and Angel scored promotions at work and now they're working the same hours, which gives them more "together" time. Edward is hopeful that all the shared time will lead to an engagement.
Cho: Ever since Maya started dating Aaron Karana, he's all she can think about. She's really hoping he'll ask her to go steady. Her parents continue to be poor role models. She saw her father flirting with Lyla one afternoon when she returned from school, and she knows what her mom is doing when she goes "out with the girls". She can't wait to go to college someday and get out of this mess.
Happy Simming!
Patel: Karan finally finished his mystery novel, "Of Womrats and Sims", and is ready to start a new project. He's just not sure what that's going to be yet. Keesa was finally successful in breeding her Persian with her Birman. She can't wait to see how the kittens turn out.
Martin: When Rebecca announced that she too is pregnant with his child, Joseph thought she'd jump at the chance to make their relationship more permanent but, unfortunately, she's still stalling on that front.
Happy Simming!
Rutherford: As if Geoff's affair wasn't enough to stress Leandra out, he's recently discovered that he's pregnant after an alien abduction. She's not quite sure how to spin this one. Should she cover it up or use it to gather support from the alien community?
Contender: Isabel continues to live a fairly solitary life. She did get a new cat, which brings her total to three, so at least she has some companions.
Happy Simming!
Baldwin/Shibata: Benji spends a lot of time polishing up his skills for work these days. Benjamin gave him some tips while stargazing; it was nice to spend some time together.
Gonzaga: So much has changed for Jerome lately. He's had a couple of dates with Alexandra Teatherton. It's going well, but early days yet. But the most dramatic change has been adjusting to his new role as a father. He's always known that Cam was his son but was never given the chance to be a part of his life. Then one day he turned up on his doorstep, having been left there by his mother, and Jerome's life changed. They have good days and bad, but they're figuring things out together as they go.
Happy Simming!
Over in Belladonna Cove...
Mole: John is all settled into his new apartment at Twin Palms, a new building in Belladonna. His family invited him Downtown to celebrate his graduation from college and his new place. No luck on the job front so far, but he's got some saving to tide him over for a bit.
Monty/Peterson: Jessica invited her parents over for Josh's birthday. She can't believe he's going to be starting school soon. They grow up so fast. It won't be long now before the new baby arrives, however, so she won't have too much time to dwell on it. Claudio got a promotion at work and used his bonus to continue working on the car lot.
Happy Simming!
Cleveland/Chesterson: Jason got promoted at work, which was great for their finances. Stella's most recent litter of puppies will soon be old enough to sell, so she'll be bringing in a little more cash. She decided to get a jump start on the next litter as well and successfully encouraged her dogs to breed.
Gieke: Shortly after the twins' birthday, Carl and Lucy had them tested and discovered that Amanda is developmentally impaired. It was definitely a blow, but they're trying to roll with it as best they can.
Happy Simming!
Jacquet: J'Adore Bakery is really struggling, and Yves doesn't know what to do about it. Customers are unhappy, but he's not sure why. It's becoming stressful for him and he's beginning to think it might be best to let Gilbert take over sooner rather than later.
Greenman: Rose continues to live a quiet life at one with nature.
Cooke: The twins had their birthday, which was quite a small celebration since Julien and Gloria don't have any family. Gloria is already thinking about having another baby, but Julien's not quite ready.
Happy Simming!
I've had some real trouble with the Tinkers. I played them twice yesterday only to have them crash both times. So today I had to move them out and replace their house. Luckily, they seem better, as I was able to play them through this time.
Tinker: Noah celebrated his birthday. Unfortunately, his older brother Stephen was unable to make it to the party. His parents got him a puppy though, so he wasn't too disappointed.
Happy Simming!
Ramirez: Juan and Theresa welcomed a bouncing baby boy who they named Luis. They won't have much time to adjust to having a baby in the house before Juan gives birth, so they really have to hit the ground running with this one.
Delarosa: William and Mary are considering getting a pet. Since they know they're not going to have any more children at this stage of their lives, they think it might be fun to "raise" a puppy or kitten.
I played the Tinkers about halfway through the day before my game crashed. I didn't feel like reloading, so I'll play them again tomorrow. Happy Simming!
Picaso: Jessica finally won a cooking contest with a delicious cheesecake. The money was very helpful, since First Down is still struggling.
Mendoza: Carmen has convinced Makoto that he is the father of her baby. He's set to move in immediately, but she's holding him off for just a bit until she's sowed all the wild oats she has left. She wants to try to make it work this time.
Happy Simming!
In Bluewater Village...
Larson: Alvin and Elise invited the twins over to celebrate Paige's birthday. Paige was excited to see her siblings because she hasn't spent much time with them since they went off to college. They'll be graduating soon, however, and Jodie may be moving back home for a bit, so the sisters will have a chance to bond then.
Zarubin: Darryl has begun dating Sharon Martin and he's over the moon. His brother Greg hasn't found anyone just yet, but he's sure the right girl is just around the corner. Damion finally finished his novel, the fourth in a series of sci-fi adventure books titled "Devastation".
Happy Simming!
Mashuga: Frankie's dog Libby gave birth to a litter of puppies, one male (Hunter) and one female (Sadie). He'd love it if one of them developed their father's spots, but he's pretty sure they're going to resemble their mother when they grow up.
Newbie: Betty spent her day off cleaning and trying to potty train Billy. Bob jumped in to help with the cleaning, but it was just for show. She knows he doesn't work that hard when she's not around.
Happy Simming!
Goth: Mortimer and Bella are officially empty nesters now that Montgomery is heading off to SSU. It won't be too much longer until Alexander graduates, though, and they're hoping he'll move back home.
O'Mackey: Jason and Gvaudoin had a family celebration for little Penny's birthday. All the grandparents were in attendance, as well as Gvaudoin's extended family. Unfortunately, Jason's brother Gabe and his wife Elizabeth couldn't make it. Seeing his baby growing up so quickly has made Jason even more determined to talk his wife into another.
Happy Simming!
Bachelor/Jones: Chris' shop is doing very well - so well that she's thinking it might be time to start thinking about opening a second location. Right now, they're still debating the merits of moving to either Belladonna or Bluewater once the baby comes. While Belladonna does offer some interesting choices, Chris is leaning towards Bluewater because she feels there's more potential for growth there.
Goodie: Faith met someone, Hannah Wirth, who she's really hit it off with. They've talked several times on the phone and are planning to meet up at some point. Faith is really excited about having a new friend.
Happy Simming!
Dreamer: Davis has been put on desk duty. They called it a "promotion", but he knows it's because of his age. They don't think he can handle being on patrol anymore.
Kat: Tara was thrilled when a teenage boy brought her beloved Maggie home. She gave Darryl a reward for his efforts and offered him a soda before he headed home. Darryl is still not sure what happened. He heard screams coming from outside and ran to see what was happening. He was shocked to find Tara in flames. He tried to help her, but it was too late, she was gone. The police came and took his statement, as well as rounding up all Tara's cats. They said they'd make sure they got good homes.
Happy Simming!
Matlapin/King: At long last, Darleen got the proposal she's been waiting for. She didn't want to waste any time planning an elaborate wedding, so they had a simple affair at Woodland Park. She invited her dad, but he didn't show up. Nevertheless, the wedding went off without a hitch and Darleen is now Mrs. Adam King. She couldn't be happier.
Gavigan: Nathan met Alexandra Teatherton recently and thought maybe there was something there, but they soon realized they're just not that into each other.
Happy Simming!
Tinker/Taylor: Stephen finally got hired back on at the lab. Now he just needs to keep his head down and avoid further scandal.
Oldie: Mary Sue is finding her work in construction to be quite interesting. Her co-workers are not very friendly, but her magic has been useful.
Pleasant: Diane got another unexpected promotion when the prep cook at the restaurant quit without notice and she was called to fill in. Her boss was so impressed with her that he made the job permanent.
Happy Simming!
Hick: Elden's puppies have grown into huge dogs and his small trailer is unbelievably crowded at this point. He'd love to move to a bigger place, but it's just not in the cards financially.
Broke: It's business as usual for Flat and Flo. Flat's still plugging away at his day job and Flo works on her paintings. They are excited about the fact that they'll soon be grandparents though.
Broke: Buck has really not been getting along with his sister-in-law lately. He thinks she knows something about his affair and that's why she's harassing him all the time. As long as she doesn't inform his wife, he doesn't care.
Happy Simming!
Back in Pleasantview...
Burb: Nothing much ever really changes for the Burbs. They're pretty content to carry on as usual without drama. Brad tends his orchard and writes his cookbooks, Tiffany spends her free time reading or preparing her lectures for work, and John is an unambitious, simple man who enjoys the small things in life.
Oldie: Herb can't eat, he can't sleep, he is completely consumed by thoughts of Jessica. He hasn't yet convinced her to go out with him, but he's sure it's only a matter of time before he gets what he wants.
Happy Simming!
At Academie Le Tour...
Boggs Hall Dorm: Alexander Goth finally got the nerve to flirt with his crush, but she wasn't very receptive to his advances. His confidence shaken, he retreated to write his term paper and regroup.
Romara Dorm: Ana graduated finally and couldn't wait to move Downtown to be with Caliban. Interestingly, her parents and younger brother recently moved to Downtown as well, so she'll get to spend more time with them also.
Lam Plaza Dorm: Denise and Lucia have been spending more time together and have become good friends. Shane is a bit more studious than either of the ladies, so whenever he's off writing term papers or doing assignments, it's girls' night out!
Casteroff Dorm: John graduated at long last and decided to get a fresh start by moving to Belladonna Cove. He'll be close enough to his parents in Desiderata Valley that he can still make it to family events, but far enough away to establish his own identity.
Mille House Dorm: Don and Kristen graduated and moved into Don's family estate in Old Town. Living in a mansion is going to be a bit of a culture shock for Kristen, but hopefully she'll soon grow accustomed to it.
And that's it for another round! Happy Simming!
Urele-Oresha-Cham Fraternity: Nervous graduated and moved home to Strangetown, where he's hoping to pursue a career in politics. Jason still has one more term to go. It's going to be lonely in the big house all by himself.
Tri-Var Sorority: The Cordial twins and Natasha all graduated. Natasha moved to Strangetown to work at the lab there, while Kimberly and Samantha got a place together Downtown. Samantha suggested to Timothy that they could move in together, but he doesn't think it's the right time. Kim says that's code for "he's just not that into you", but Sam is sure it'll all work out in the end. Jodie still has another semester left and newcomer Jaya Patel is only a sophomore, so she'll be holding down the Tri-Var fort until some new pledges come in.
Happy Simming!
Desert Dorm: Sharon Wirth graduated with a mediocre GPA and moved back home to Desiderata Valley. Living with her parents again won't be ideal, but at least she'll have a chance to bond with her younger siblings.
At SSU...
Landgraab Dorm: Another pair of graduates are heading home. Chastity will be moving back to Belladonna Cove to her parents' house where Jason will soon join her. Opal will be moving to Strangetown with Nervous and his family.
Goth Dorm: Cordelia Capp graduated with almost perfect grades, not that "almost" perfect will mean anything to her father. In any event, she won't be moving back home. Not only is it too crowded for her liking, but her sister Calista has been keeping her informed on all the drama going on surrounding their brother, his fiancé, and their baby-to-be. No thank you. Cordelia plans to move to Desiderata Valley, where she found a cute little house that'll be just right for one sim.
Green/Caliente: At last graduation day arrived. Gabriel and Nina couldn't wait to get out of that small campus house and move to Gabriel's parents'...small Belladonna Cove house. Sure, it's not what Nina's used to, but what the house lacks in size, it makes up for by also lacking all those younger siblings who'd be waiting for her back home. She loves her sibs, but she's not looking for a full-time nanny position, which is definitely what she'd be signing up for there.
Happy Simming!
Curious/Patel/Ramirez/Hurt: When Pascal and Priya received the unexpected news that they were expecting twins, Checo and Joel, wanting to save their friends the added stress of a move, offered to find their own place instead. They'd hoped to move into the other side of the duplex, but it was already rented to another family, so they moved into a building just down the street called Greaves Place. Pascal and Priya named their sons Paul and Robert and, though they've never been happier, they've also never been more tired in their lives.
At La Fiesta Tech...
Oresha-Hoh-Var Fraternity: Chester Gieke graduated with a 2.6 GPA and moved to Strangetown in preparation for joining the military. He'll need to get his paperwork sorted out and complete basic training before he can move onto the base, so he's moved into the trailer park in the meantime. Hopefully it won't take too long; he's anxious to begin his career.
Tri-Fruhm Sorority: All three ladies graduated and went their separate ways. They were sad to say goodbye to one another, but excited to be starting their lives. Dina moved back to her hometown of Strangetown, though not to the family home. She got an apartment in Tech Center Flats, where she's planning to ask Celeste to move in with her. Erin was swept up in a whirlwind romance with a man old enough to be her father, Elvin Summerdream, so when it came time to leave LFT, it was an easy decision for her to move in with him. Her family is going to be shocked, to say the least, and she's not sure how Elvin's daughter Titania, who is a few years older than she is, will feel about it at all, but she's going for it. Patricia met Knut Grove at her nephew's birthday party (he's her sister's ex and her nephew's father) and hasn't been able to stop thinking about him since. Her sister warned her that he's no good, but Patricia thinks Cynthia's just too much of a stick-in-the-mud to enjoy his company. After several amazing dates, Patricia is hooked. She's sure that Knut will ask her to move in with him soon, but in the meantime, she's moving into Greaves Place Downtown.
Happy Simming!
Tricou: The Tricous had a double celebration for little Kelton's birthday as well as Fricorith's promotion. Gvaudoin and Jason brought the twins by also. Kiernan was happy to spend some time with his daughter, as he doesn't get to see her as much as he'd like these days.
Zarubin: Wanda's still keeping a low profile, but she continues to grow her illegal plants and do a little counterfeiting for grocery money. The cops have really been cracking down lately, and she can't risk getting picked up.
Gale: Caliban has discovered there's more money to be made as a grifter, so he's been taking on some cons lately. He knows it's risky with the police on high alert recently, but it's worth it.
Augustine/Gossamer: Elena and Oberon's indiscretion had consequences and now they're facing parenthood. Oberon wants to get married, but Elena is not ready to make that sort of commitment. Maybe given some time she'll change her mind.
Loste/Grove/Summerdream: When Fae Summerdream showed up on their doorstep, looking for a place to stay, Arty and Knut were more than happy to welcome her in. She didn't have much to say about her life or her family, so they didn't pry. It's likely a messy situation, and neither man likes to deal with messy situations.
Peterson: Jeff is getting closer to his goal of starting his own business, but his love life is floundering. He's dated many women since his divorce, but none of them have made him even consider settling down. He does feel that Marcie could use a more regular female presence in her life, since her mom and older sister aren't around that often. Maybe he should try again with one of the women he's dated in the past?
Happy Simming!
Traveller/Wirth: Life is good in the Traveller household. Everyone is content in their jobs and in their relationships. Tina and Hannah are thankful that their parents aren't pushing for grandchildren yet. Trisha got a "promotion" to wait staff, which is a lot more work for not that much more money honestly. She's not sure it qualifies as a promotion.
Miller: Luck ran out for Opal and her crew when they were caught by the SWAT team while engaged in a bank robbery. It took every last dime of Opal's savings to pay the legal fees that would keep her out of jail. She really hopes her parents don't hear about her arrest.
Wolosenko: Rebecca's pregnancy was confirmed. Having a baby is definitely going to impact her job, so she's decided to use up some of her PTO in the hopes of keeping the pregnancy a secret. She's not sure what the plan will be once the baby is born, but she'll cross that bridge when she comes to it.
Smith: Dagmar continues to get away with her ruse of being a "personal trainer" in her spare time. Her clients definitely get a workout when they're with her, but they're not paying for diet and exercise tips. PT is blissfully unaware of his wife's secret life, but it's probably only a matter of time before he catches on.
Happy Simming!
Karana: Vivian finally got promoted back to manager at the fast-food restaurant where she works. It's not a lot more money, but every little bit helps, especially with nanny fees so high. She's looking forward to the twins being old enough to babysit so she can cut out that expense.
Caer/Broke/Aspir: There must be something in the water because Susie has also discovered she's pregnant. (Vivian should probably just move.) Luckily, both the boys were able to find employment, though Skip is starting as a dish washer and Victor had to take a job as an executive assistant while waiting for an opportunity to use his law degree.
Cho: Etokas is sinking deeper into debt. He owes two months' rent now, plus his other bills. At this rate, he'll either have to get a roommate or move to a less expensive apartment.
DeBateau: Still no luck for Armand on the job front. At least he's still doing well in his current position. He'll just have to be patient and wait for something to open up.
Patel: A new guy, Armando, moved into the building recently and Ramir can't stand him. He's always bragging about his successful business career but hasn't offered to help Ramir get a leg up in the field. Plus, he's like, really old.
Mendoza: Armando was looking forward to making some contacts in the building, but none of the guys here are all that friendly. He's pretty sure Ramir doesn't like him at all. He supposes they don't have much in common. They're all young up-and-comers, and he has a daughter their age. Speaking of Lisa, she invited him to check out the new exhibit at the museum with a group of her friends. Unfortunately, she neglected to mention that she was also inviting her mother, who Armando really doesn't want to see right now. Luckily, he was able to avoid her for the most part, though he wasn't so fortunate with Lisa's boyfriend Fricorith. Armando does not like that fellow at all. He's going to speak to Lisa about him; she can certainly do better.
Happy Simming!
Ramaswami/Kody: Tiffany was over the moon when she finally got an interview for a hostess at a real sit-down restaurant. Better still - she got the job! Before she'd even started, however, she got some additional news. She's pregnant! She's happy, of course, but hopes she won't lose her new job because she has to take time off almost immediately after beginning work.
Caliente: Flamenco and Nighat had been contemplating a move to Riverblossom Hills but, after reviewing the available properties there, they decided they should stay here in Strangetown. Several of their children have expressed interest in working either at the lab or for the SCIA, both of which are based right here. It would be a shame to give up their grand house, when one of the kids might want to move back here.
Beaker: Loki was put in charge of a prestigious project at the lab. It's top secret and quite a feather in his cap career-wise. If only his romantic life was going so well. It seems as though every woman he meets is already taken. Is there anyone out there for him or is he destined to spend his life alone?
That's it for Strangetown. I'll be moving on to Downtown eventually, but I've got some building I want to do, so it may be a few days. Until then, Happy Simming!
Dottore/Woodrow: Olivia and Cole have settled into their new apartment at Parkview Condominiums. They met some of their neighbors and had an impromptu gathering with a few friends to celebrate the new place. Cole has decided that he wants to look for a job in the field of oceanography, which he's always had an interest in. He hasn't found anything yet, but they've got Olivia's earnings from the lab, so they should be fine for a bit.
Dreamer/Capp: Darren and Goneril have decided to tie the knot. They don't want a long engagement, but they would like to honeymoon in the Far East, so they're trying to plan the wedding accordingly, so that they can take time off for both the wedding and the trip.
Salamis: One morning, while on her way out to work, Circe noticed her mother talking to a man outside. As she was getting into the car, she saw them go inside the building. She's worried that Grainne may be having an affair.
Loste/Zarubin: Daisy and Keith are preparing for their move. They've packed everything up and now they just need to find a suitable home Downtown. In the midst of the moving chaos, Cam celebrated a birthday. Kristen came by to wish her baby brother a happy birthday, but her fiancé Don didn't come with her. Daisy had been looking forward to meeting him, so she was a bit disappointed he couldn't make it.
Happy Simming!
Tellerman: Olive and Jeff decided spontaneously one day that they didn't want to waste time and money on a huge wedding, so they called Nervous and told him to meet them Downtown at the Chapel of Love. They were married immediately, with Nervous as their witness.
Curious: The Curious household is always chaos, but with the twins finally finished with school, Glarn and Kitty thought things would settle down a bit. Unfortunately, Chloe and Lola got into a disagreement which has them constantly bickering. To top it off, Simeon, who has become beyond bored with high school, stopped turning in his homework assignments, which negatively impacted his grades. His parents were forced to ground him until he gets caught up.
Grunt: Though they're still struggling financially, at least Chip and Missy can be proud of the hard work their daughters have putting in at school recently. Lynette has dreams of becoming a famous athlete someday, while Sandy wants to be a doctor. Lynette is even holding down a part-time job, so that she can contribute to the household funds. Chip and Missy couldn't be more proud.
Dane/Capp: Cornwall and Regan are going to need a bigger place sooner than expected, as Cornwall was once again abducted and impregnated. They've heard the Calientes might be considering a move to Riverblossom Hills, which would leave their house vacant. It might be out of their price range though.
Happy Simming!
Norman: Life goes on for Albany Norman. He received an unexpected promotion at work, which was nice, but he wishes he could be as lucky in love.
Capp/Newbie: Consort wanted all the children to be present for Calista's birthday; he sent the invites out well in advance of the day so there'd be no excuses for non-attendance. Goneril and Cordelia made appearances, but Regan stubbornly refused to make the trip, citing the distance between Veronaville and Strangetown, even though she could have ridden with Goneril, who lives in the very same building as she does.
In Strangetown...
Nigmos: Creon would have liked to invite Willow's sister, Olive, to Piper's birthday celebration but, unfortunately, he lost touch with her years ago. Apart from him, she's the only family the girls have, though he thinks he remembers Olive having a son, so maybe they have a cousin as well. In any event, it was a simple affair with just the three of them.
Delarosa: Florence has been casually seeing a man, Christian Love, for a while now, but she hasn't mentioned him to her parents because he's quite a bit older than she is and she's not sure they'd approve. She'll have to do it eventually, if she's wants anything more serious, but she's just not ready yet.
Arlecchino: Hero was saddened by the loss of her friend Alyssa Pachis and, therefore, decided to do something about it. Having recently come into the possession of a unique artifact that was purported to have the power to return sims to life, Hero used it to raise her friend from the dead. Alyssa didn't exactly come back the way she expected, but at least she's alive. Once Alyssa had set out to locate her family, Hero announced to her boyfriend, Grayson, that she's pregnant. He immediately proposed they move in together and they decided to move Downtown, since Grayson had been offered a job at the hospital there.
Happy Simming!
Gossamer: Desdemona decided to get a job because she wants to spend as much time out of the house as possible. She loves her parents, but has no use for her little brother, who does nothing but take up all of her parents' attention. She was perfectly fine being raised as an "only" child after her older brother left for college when she was still very young.
Ng: Samantha and Alon welcomed a bouncing baby boy named David and they're both over the moon about it. Now that little David is here, Sam is looking forward to getting back to the classroom as well. She's missed her students during her maternity leave.
Summerdream/McGreggor: Things finally blew up when Elvin began openly dating a college student. What's good for the goose is good for the gander, right? Fae ended the marriage and immediately took Cam and left. She headed for Downtown, but made a quick stop in Belladonna Cove...
Happy Simming!
Monty/Weir: Bianca and Connor are settling into their new home with the twins. It's fairly sparsely furnished at the moment, but Connor was able to find a job as head of a construction company, so hopefully things will pick up. With the move, the twins, and Bianca's pregnancy, they've yet to find the time to plan their wedding, but it's on their to do list.
Smith/Zarubin: Melissa was attacked by a dark stranger one night and was unceremoniously turned into a vampire. She was having none of that, however. She'd heard the matchmaker had a cure for vampirism and she got hold of some right away. She's back to her old self again now and very relieved about the whole situation.
Mendoza: Lisa has still not had any luck finding a teaching position, but she's hopeful something will pop up soon. She's still dating Fricorith and it's still complicated. She heard from her mother that she's pregnant again and is planning to ask the baby's father to move in soon. Her father has jumped right into the bachelor life and hasn't looked back. These are the reasons she's grateful she lives alone.
Kim/Teatherton: The day of Robert and Sophia's wedding finally arrived. Sophia was so happy her father could make it since he moved to Veronaville recently. She was less thrilled that he brought his "new" girlfriend. Their relationship progressed so quickly after Sophia's mother's death that she's sure it was already going on beforehand. She can't be too judgmental though; she knows Alyssa was no saint either. Jessica was, of course, too busy to attend, not that Sophia minded that much - they've never been close. Alexandra took the opportunity to invite Jerome as her plus one. It went so well that they are now officially dating. She couldn't be happier. Love is in the air.
Happy Simming!
Teatherton: Sarah's Whole Foods Market is really gaining popularity in the community. Sarah turns a nice profit daily at the shop. Right now, she's still investing most of it back into improving the business, but soon they'll be able to afford a few luxuries.
In Old Town...
Lothario: Adriana scored a big bonus at work that she's rather proud of. She and Nicolo are looking forward to Don moving home. They've missed him and they want to meet his fiancé.
Pleasant: Daniel and Cassandra were overjoyed at the birth of their daughter Jocelyn. They invited over all the family to celebrate the momentous occasion. It won't be long, however, before they have to invite everyone round again, as Daniel will soon give birth as well.
In Veronaville...
Monty/Goth: Bianca's family did indeed move to a house of their own, just down the street, which left room for Antonio and his girlfriend, Genevra Goth, to move in. They had a little place across the river, but Isabella and Patrizio are much happier being under the same roof with their son. Their other son is all the way over in Belladonna Cove of all places! Hopefully, they can talk some sense into him and get all three of their children living within a stone's throw of them.
Happy Simming!
Chesterson: Sally sold a painting and decided to treat herself to a kitten. She and James already have a cat and a dog, but if she can't have a third child, at least she can have a third pet.
Augustine: Frida is adjusting back to human life, but her former employer does not want to hire her back, so she'll have to look elsewhere for a job. Meanwhile, Jose asked Charlotte Viejo on a date and she said yes! They went to the community center in town and had a great time. He's really falling hard for her.
Martin/Caliente: Sharon thinks it's super gross that her parents are having another baby at their age. Her younger sister Pamela is about to start high school and it'll be weird having a new baby in the house. In other news, Sharon went out on a date with Darryl Zarubin, who she's been friends with since childhood, and they're smitten. She can't wait to see him again.
Ottomas: Dora had been saving up for a while to take a trip to Takemizu Village, so she and Peter headed out as soon as he finished the harvest. They had a wonderful time (Peter even made a new friend) and came home feeling refreshed. Dora was secretly disappointed that neither of them met anyone "special". She worries that she leans on Peter too much and, consequently, neither of them tries too hard to make other connections.
Happy Simming!
Roth: Shane, like his mother, has very few friends, but he did have a good time when he hung out with Jose Augustine. Shane got the gaming console he'd been wanting and they even met a couple of cute girls.
Shikibu/Martin: Victoria was promoted to lieutenant of the RHPD and Andrew was drafted as a rookie in the majors. Cleo, however, has not had any luck finding a position in the medical field. She's pretty bored at home all day while everyone is at work. Hopefully she'll find something by the time the baby comes, so that she can jump right in.
O'Mackey: The movie theater is proving to be expensive to get up and running. Gabe is working on it daily, but there's only so much money to sink into it, especially with Liz not working yet. Hopefully it won't be too much longer because he feels bad about not contributing to the household finances.
Viejo: When Catherine's best friend Betty Goldstein invited her to move her entire family (and 3 dogs) into Betty's home, Catherine was speechless with gratitude. They have struggled for so long, been through so many hardships but, even though their finances are in better shape, they never thought they'd be able to afford a bigger home. This is a dream come true for the Viejo family and they'll never be able to repay Betty for her generosity.
Happy Simming!
McGreggor: Donald and Fiona threw a party to celebrate the twins' birthday. A number of their work friends attended, as well as Leod, but Leod's girlfriend couldn't make it unfortunately. They were disappointed, of course, because they'd really been looking forward to meeting Titania.
Goldstein: Betty has been giving a lot of thought recently to who she'll leave her house and possessions to once she's gone. She has no siblings, no children, and no close relatives to speak of. It only makes sense to leave everything to her friend Catherine, who desperately needs the space. By why wait? Betty would be happy to move back into the guest house and let Catherine's family move in now. It'd be nice to have the company. She plans to ask her friend about it next time she sees her.
Happy Simming!
In Riverblossom Hills...
Wan: Lately, Kayami and Tianrong have been having trouble getting Pamela to go to school and do her homework. Sometimes they just have to let her have the day off and get the nanny to come in early to monitor her while they're at work. Luckily, Michael is a pretty self-sufficient child, who doesn't seem to mind the extra attention his sister needs.
Danaher: The Danahers love their new little house on the edge of town at 200 Strawberry Hill. It's just right for them, with room for another child or two, should they decide to go that route. They still need a few things for the house, so most of their money will be going towards that for now, but maybe in the future they'll be able to splurge on that telescope Kacper has his eye on.
Vandermorgan: Things have moved back into a regular rhythm after the birth of the twins. Jacqueline even finished a novel, which brought in a tidy sum. Good thing too, because once the twins are mobile, it'll be much harder to get her work done.
Happy Simming!
Bell: The Grim Reaper has been busy in Desiderata Valley. This time he came for Bartholomew Bell. While out with friends one night, Bart was struck by lightning. He survived his injuries, but before he'd fully recovered from the burns, a kitchen mishap turned deadly, taking his life. Issac is now truly alone in the world.
Mole: Joseph is very studious, but his sisters are not. Both Ann and Laura came home with less than stellar report cards, so James and Lucy grounded them until they bring their grades up. They need to nip this in the bud now before the new baby comes.
Una: Katerina can't wait for everyone to leave the house in the mornings. She's got her hands full with Nikolai crawling around everywhere and the house in a perpetual state of chaos; the last thing she needs is the other three in her way all day. At least the morning sickness finally ended.
Wirth: Nothing much has changed for the Wirths. Marian is counting down the days until she's too old for more babies. So far, so good. Rachel is toddling around now and still no signs of another on the way. As it is, if Sharon wants to move back home for a while after college, she'll have to share a room with her baby sister. They do not have the time, space, money, or energy for another.
Happy Simming!
Pachis: Things took a turn for the Pachis family recently when Alyssa learned she was pregnant for the fifth time. However, before they'd even had time to adjust to the news, Alyssa suffered a complication which sadly took her life*. The family is still reeling from the shock of it all.
Miller: Chase has been enjoying retirement, but he's starting to get bored. A sim can only spend so many hours working out or stargazing. Maybe he made a mistake leaving the work force so soon?
Contrary: Emma and Talbot are continuing their witchy educations, though Talbot has not achieved full witch status yet. Emma has learned a few spells that will come in handy around the house.
*The "complication" being that she went to work fairly hungry, got a bad chance which caused her to get fired, returned home with red hunger, and promptly died of starvation on the driveway.
Happy Simming!
Aspir: The Aspirs are scrambling to get the remodeling done on their home before the baby comes. They started the project when they had all the time in the world to complete it, but now they've got a deadline. They've left the nursery for last because they want to know the gender of the baby first.
Nejem: The Nejems are itching to start planning their next trip to the Far East, but Cyrus doesn't have enough vacation time yet. In the meantime, they're working on doing a little landscaping and playing with their cats.
Wan/Jocque: Dennis wanted his father to attend his birthday party, so Cynthia had to endure his presence for several hours. Of course, Knut zeroed right in on Cynthia's younger sister. She had to keep pulling Patricia away to "help" with random things all night. Has he no decency?
Jocque: Little Jasper has only just learned to walk, but Henri has already been abducted/implanted again. The aliens think he's a great specimen. Amie is less thrilled by the news. There's barely room for the four children they already have living at home. Where will they put another?
Happy Simming!
Wilson: Danielle and Ruby were ecstatic when they learned they were the recipients of a substantial inheritance from a distant relative*. It means they'll finally be able to move out of the trailer park. Ruby wants to bring Trigger with them when they move. He's always lived right next door and she doesn't want to lose that.
Broke: Trigger was thrilled when Ruby asked him to move with them to their new house on the other side of town. He certainly doesn't have anything keeping him here in this dump. Adios, Main Street Mobile Homes!
Caer: Tazanna spent some time at the head witch's castle, hoping to make some connections with other witches, but no one was around. She lifted her spirits by casting spells on unsuspecting Belladonna residents. Watching sims act like chickens just never gets old.
*They wished on the genie lamp.
In Desiderata Valley...
Curious: After being rejected for a date by her neighbor, Jenny called up one of her standbys for a hookup. What she didn't expect was to experience a surge of true affection for the woman. Since the night they spent together, Jenny can't get Renee out of her mind. She tries to distract herself with work or thoughts of newer, more exciting conquests she could make, but she keeps coming back to the fact that she might just want to get.....married.
Grunt: Buzz was hoping to spend his day off with his girls, but Vivian turned up on her own. She said they'd have a much better time on their own. They did have a great time, but maybe next time he'll get to see the kids. He misses them since they moved Downtown.
Happy Simming!
DeBateau: When Melanie accepted a job as a "coffee shop sound engineer", she didn't realize that meant "barista who picks the radio station", but at least it pays more than tuning pianos, which is a good thing since Beaumont is still out of work.
Loner/Tang: Meredith got a promotion at work to junior executive, which she's pretty excited about. Madhuri also got a "promotion", but she's not really sure how writing horoscopes is a step up from writing obits.
Gere: Gwen and Inigo are still in gridlock over whether to have more children. Inigo says they need to keep Chastity's room available, since she'll be graduating soon. Gwen thinks Chastity will likely move in with her fiancé Jason's family in Bluewater Village, which leaves them with a spare room that would be perfect for a nursery.
Green: Adrianna and Fabio's son, Gabriel, will be returning home from college soon, probably with his fiancé Nina in tow. They're not sure how long the kids will be staying - they may want to get their own place at some point - but they're looking forward to having Gabe home and getting to know Nina a bit better.
Riley: Though Timothy is officially dating Samantha Cordial, he still sees other women on the side. Recently, he's been infatuated with Alyssa Pachis. She's older and married, but who cares? She's hot. Lucia is not impressed with Alyssa, but she's in no position to judge.
Mashuga/Matlapin: Sylvia Marie finally bit the bullet and asked Omar to move in with her. To her delight, he agreed. Neither has lived with anyone for a long time, so they may have some adjusting to do. Not to mention Sylvia's daughter and Omar's cat; Omar hasn't spent much time around children lately, and Sylvia's never had a cat before.
Happy Simming!
Cordial: The twins will be graduating soon, and Barb and Danny are wondering if one of both of them will want to return home afterward. They've only got the one upstairs attic bedroom, which was barely big enough for the two of them growing up, much less three now that Marilyn is up there.
Cleveland: Cybil is truly looking forward to getting back to work after her maternity leave. She's tried venting to her friend Amie Jocque about being stuck at home with a baby, but she doesn't have much sympathy given that she has more children than Cybil (one of whom has special needs) and her husband can only help out at night. At least Amie's husband does most of the childbearing.
Weir/Langerak: As Martha's due date approaches, she's begun to worry about the family's finances. Manuel bought a minivan, which makes sense with so many kids to shuttle around, but it was a large expense, and Mary quit her job as an executive assistant to work for a fast-food joint. She says it's just a stepping stone to becoming a chef someday. As if that'll ever happen. Martha's been working in the culinary industry for decades and has never managed to get further than hostess. Though their money is still okay for the time being, Martha is still worried; she never wants to be in the position she was in when Bryant died ever again.
Peterson: The house has been quiet since Jessica and Joshua moved out, but Melora is happy for her daughter and, in all honesty, she's enjoying the peace and solitude. It'll take some time to get the house back in shape (a toddler can make a lot of messes), but she's up to the task.
Happy Simming!
Martin: Joseph's career is doing spectacularly well; he's reached the level of superstar athlete. His love life, however, is not moving in the direction he wants it to. He wants to get serious with Rebecca, but she wants to keep things "casual". How many times has he used that line? Meanwhile, Martha Weir is pregnant with his baby - at least, that's what she says. He'd have bet dollars to donuts she was too old for babies, but he supposes time will tell. He really hopes she doesn't think they're moving in together or something.
Contrary/McCullough: Edward and Angel got a pit bull from Sullivan Caer. They immediately signed her up to be a guard dog. Every little bit helps. Though they're comfortable in their tiny apartment, they wouldn't mind having a house someday.
Cho: While Emiko and Sylvian have continued their dysfunctional marriage, Maya has grown into a lovely young woman, ready to start high school. She thinks she might want to join the police force when she grows up. "Law and order" seems like a better life mantra than whatever it is her parents are doing.
Karana: Money continues to be a struggle for the Karanas. Chandra thinks it might be a good idea to have Aaron move into the upstairs bedroom, so that they can sublet the downstairs room, at least until they get more financially stable. Of course, they'll need to scrape up the money for some new bedroom furniture first. Aaron doesn't mind, as his mind is on other things at the moment, namely Maya Cho. He worked up the nerve to ask her on a date, and it was incredible. He can't wait for their next.
Bear: Tyler's roommate Ryan cheated on Lyla, and that's all he hears about from her now. What's she supposed to do with a baby on the way? Not really his problem, as far as he's concerned. As long as his kids are taken care of - if they're not, he'll take custody - what does he care about Lyla's love life? Serves her right, honestly. He's got enough problems with his own, as in it's non-existent. Maybe he should check out the matchmaker? A blind date couldn't be any worse than the ones he's chosen for himself lately.
Vandermorgan: After her breakup with Ryan, Lyla has been desperate to find someone new. She even tried complaining to Tyler in the hopes that he'd feel sorry for her and want to give things another go. He wasn't into it, and kind of hinted that he'd be cool with just taking the twins and being rid of her completely. How rude! In any event, fortune may finally be starting to shine on her because she met a great guy! Sure, Arty's a "professional", but he's about as good as a heavily pregnant girl can do. Besides, he can hardly be jealous of her seeing other guys if he's literally making a living off seeing other women, can he? Now all she has to do is talk him into moving in....
Happy Simming!
