Monday, December 2, 2024

Humble Beginnings 12/2/24

 The Dalton/Baxter household has undergone some changes this spring.  The relationship between Dalton and Emily became stale and, consequently, Dalton began having an affair with Danielle Lillard, who he'd met when living in the motel.  They had an instant spark of chemistry, and Dalton knew that Danielle, not Emily, was the woman he was meant to spend his life with.  He stayed long enough to see his son reach teen, so that Emily would not have to shoulder the financial burden of a babysitter and then moved out to marry Danielle (something he, nor Emily, have ever rolled a want for), who is pregnant with his child.  Financially, they did very well this round, scoring several promotions, as well as a sizable bonus on Emily's part.  I had Dalton take half the family's savings (after paying the bills and crime payment), plus Danielle's $16,000, for a total of $35,363, which levels them up to Lower Middle Class.  Emily kept the other half of their savings and paid the rent out of it, leaving her with $16,466; she will remain Working Class and Dylan will remain here with her.  I reasoned that since they were both equally responsible for the bills/crime payment, Dalton should pay his half, but the rent is for the following week, during which he'll no longer live here, so that should be her responsibility alone.

Happy Simming!

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