Jake and Mel go on a vacation to Twikkii Island to try to save their struggling marriage. They explore the island through various tours, though many don't go as planned due to motion sickness. They spend quality time relaxing on the beach and cooking meals together at their vacation home. By the end of the week, they feel their relationship has strengthened and their communication has improved.
Mark arranged for his parents Jake and Mel to go on a vacation together in an attempt to improve their strained marriage. However, both of their daughters, Sara and Shannon, had scheduling conflicts that prevented them from accompanying their parents. After much convincing, Jake and Mel decided to still go on the vacation alone, with the hopes that time away together could help their relationship.
This chapter continues the story of Jake and Melissa trying to survive the apocalypse together while raising their son Mark. Their relationship remains tense but they cooperate in caring for Mark. Melissa wants another baby to fill the void in her life. Jake agrees to remarry Melissa so their children will have his name, though their feelings for each other remain complicated. They conceive another child that night, though encounter issues with their glitched bedroom that add to the tension.
This chapter continues the story of Mark and Jane Cho, the fourth generation of the Fancey legacy in the Romancing the Apocalypse challenge. Shannon had lied to her parents about being demoted from her job in order to allow them to go on vacation alone, which initially backfires. However, her parents reveal they had seen through the lie but went along with it. Sara is feeling down after a disappointing birthday and turns to the gypsy doctor for comfort, who gives her a phone number.
Natalie and Jaron Gregory have welcomed their third child into their growing family. Though still living in relative poverty, they have managed to save up enough money to purchase a small home. Their eldest daughter Corinne is adjusting to school, while also helping care for the new baby, Marjorie. Jaron continues pursuing his comedy career while Natalie works to support the family, currently expecting their third child despite the family's financial challenges. Though times are difficult, the Gregory family finds joy in their children and in having a place to call home.
This summary introduces Natalie Gregory, the founder of a new Sims 4 legacy, and her partner Jaron. Natalie has just moved into an empty lot with nothing but a bed. She meets and befriends Jaron, who moves in. However, it is revealed that Jaron is a serial romantic trait and continues flirting with other women. The narrator controls their actions and progression in the game.
Mark arranged for his parents Jake and Mel to go on a vacation together in an attempt to improve their strained marriage. However, both of their daughters, Sara and Shannon, had scheduling conflicts that prevented them from accompanying their parents. After much convincing, Jake and Mel decided to still go on the vacation alone, with the hopes that time away together could help their relationship.
This chapter continues the story of Jake and Melissa trying to survive the apocalypse together while raising their son Mark. Their relationship remains tense but they cooperate in caring for Mark. Melissa wants another baby to fill the void in her life. Jake agrees to remarry Melissa so their children will have his name, though their feelings for each other remain complicated. They conceive another child that night, though encounter issues with their glitched bedroom that add to the tension.
This chapter continues the story of Mark and Jane Cho, the fourth generation of the Fancey legacy in the Romancing the Apocalypse challenge. Shannon had lied to her parents about being demoted from her job in order to allow them to go on vacation alone, which initially backfires. However, her parents reveal they had seen through the lie but went along with it. Sara is feeling down after a disappointing birthday and turns to the gypsy doctor for comfort, who gives her a phone number.
Natalie and Jaron Gregory have welcomed their third child into their growing family. Though still living in relative poverty, they have managed to save up enough money to purchase a small home. Their eldest daughter Corinne is adjusting to school, while also helping care for the new baby, Marjorie. Jaron continues pursuing his comedy career while Natalie works to support the family, currently expecting their third child despite the family's financial challenges. Though times are difficult, the Gregory family finds joy in their children and in having a place to call home.
This summary introduces Natalie Gregory, the founder of a new Sims 4 legacy, and her partner Jaron. Natalie has just moved into an empty lot with nothing but a bed. She meets and befriends Jaron, who moves in. However, it is revealed that Jaron is a serial romantic trait and continues flirting with other women. The narrator controls their actions and progression in the game.
Rachel reflects on Kai's first birthday party and the death of his father Ratna. She decides not to resurrect Ratna despite Jenny's suggestion, knowing he was not good for Kai. Rachel remembers her past relationship with Brenda Lum, which provided an emotional connection missing with Craig. However, in the current apocalyptic world, Rachel felt she had little to offer Brenda besides her love.
Cardamom Spice is a family sim starting her legacy. She goes on a college vacation to Three Lakes to find a partner and meets Stephan, who she falls in love with and gets engaged to. She finishes college with good grades and skills, then moves back home to an empty lot to start her life with Stephan and begin her family.
- Alexia, formerly a man, has been transformed into a woman through advanced nanotechnology by a company conducting experiments.
- She is brought to meet Beladona, a powerful woman who will be her new owner/lover. They begin to have a sexual encounter where Beladona establishes herself as the dominant partner.
- However, Alexia's new instincts and hunger take over as she pleasures Beladona intensely. Beladona tries to reassert control but finds herself giving in to pleasure. Their dynamic remains unclear as Alexia's full abilities and drives are still unknown.
In this installment, the third child of generation 3 is born and the heir/ess is crowned. Follow the lives of the Gregory family as they strive to leave a legacy.
Bay is introduced as the new heir to the Spice legacy. She goes on her first vacation to Twikkii Island where she meets and falls in love with Jim, proposing to him by the end of the trip. Though they will be apart for the next few years while Bay finishes college, she is overjoyed to have found her soulmate and future husband on vacation as is the Spice family tradition.
This chapter provides an interlude focusing on Lorin's attempts to "fix" the situation from Chapter 6 where Kate slow danced with Nemo. Lorin is obsessed with finding a solution. The chapter shows Kate and Nemo meeting to try Plan A, arguing to fall out of love, but it fails. Plan B involves Kate telling Corey the truth and bringing him to LuLu's, hoping the situation will resolve itself. Kate confesses to Corey and they argue, with Corey upset over the betrayal.
Corey becomes a vampire without telling his wife Kate in order to stay young as she ages. When Kate finds out, she is furious that Corey deceived her and no longer trusts him. Though Corey's reasons make sense, the secrecy has damaged their relationship. Corey now has to spend eternity trying to regain Kate's faith and trust in him.
Frank has to choose between Star and Mary as the winner of his bachelor challenge. He cares for both women but knows he must pick one. After confronting the women about his decision, Star storms off upset. Mary comforts Star and they discuss how neither wants to lose the other's friendship after Frank's choice is made. Frank then tells Mary he has chosen Star, but loves them both. Mary understands his decision and says she could never hate Frank.
Xenobia Legacy The Years Of Jubilee PrologueLauriEmpress
This document provides a summary of the beginning of a Sims legacy story. It introduces the main characters including Lauri, who is starting a new legacy after a previous failure. She is awakened one night by Jack, a friend who is a grim reaper, asking for help rescuing an engaged alien couple facing execution for their beliefs. Lauri agrees to hide the couple and recruit others like Professor Butters to help protect them from potential pursuit by the oppressive government they fled from.
The document provides an update on the Masterpieces legacy family. Angie has discovered she is pregnant again. She gives birth to twin girls named Cézanne and Cara. Angie focuses on gardening and raising the kids while Bassano continues his career as a novelist. The family dotes on the new babies as they grow into toddlers. Angie then discovers she is pregnant again. Fake Kaylynn, the troublesome maid, continues to cause problems. Bellini is shown having a water balloon fight. Angie later gives birth to her third child. The twins age up and remain close with their large, creative family.
Eileen faces her elder days as Sullivan tries to support their family. Eileen worries for Kate's future and proposes that Corey, her best friend, moves in to help care for Kate after she passes. On her final Tuesday, Eileen loses her mental faculties. Corey moves in as planned and Sullivan works to reassure Kate and keep their family functioning amid this difficult transition.
Xerxes is frustrated that he has not yet been abducted by aliens, despite multiple nights spent stargazing and wearing attention-grabbing outfits. He had invited Ratna over to discuss his situation, hoping she might have an idea to help attract the aliens. However, their conversation only leaves Xerxes still unsure of what to do to finally make contact with the aliens.
In this artistic alphabet legacy, generation C grows up somewhat, and we head towards the end of gen. B's reign, with an heir poll to follow the next chapter!
The Legrand Legacy--Gen2 University Part2--BurnWistfulRose
This summary provides the key events and context from the multi-paragraph document in 3 sentences:
The document follows the Quads as they graduate from university, where Desi uses a magic doll to manipulate Bobby into being her boyfriend and proposing to her, and Charnell receives a bad bottle of sparkling grape juice as a gift. It's revealed that Charnell's brothers Edouard and Francois have run away from home. As the graduation party winds down, Desi decides she and Bobby will move in with Charnell and Puck to help Charnell's lonely mother, while Brielle and her science partner Claudio realize they will be living near each other after graduation.
Literally stored IN my body.
But, as I'll share on this page, I discovered a strange but powerful "switch" that cleared away what was blocking my abundance...
And turned my life around so fast it made my head spin.
The journey was painful at the start... but once I discovered this switch, it rocked my world.
women-meditation
I've never experienced such a deep connection with my "source".
And I never even knew I could feel so connected to financial abundance.
What I've since discovered is this simple switch...
And the unlimited abundance it triggers...
Is available to anyone.
Kate and Corey begin their life together after Kate's parents become senile. Corey had moved in years ago with the intention of marrying Kate. They go on their first date but it does not go well. However, Kate professes her love for Corey, and he feels the same. Not wanting to waste any time apart, Corey proposes and Kate joyfully accepts.
This document provides an overview of events in the life of the Canova family in a generational legacy story. Canova becomes a teenager and explores relationships while his sister Cassatt discovers a passion for music. The siblings go to college where Cassatt pursues DJing and meets Niall. Issues arise as another sim becomes obsessed with Cassatt and Niall. The story continues to follow the siblings' lives and relationships.
Melissa and Jake are living together after getting engaged, but Melissa has doubts about marriage. Ciel calls Jake to share that she and Nemo are engaged and planning a wedding soon. Jake tells Melissa they will likely be invited to Ciel's wedding, and Melissa reluctantly agrees to go with him.
An Official Wacky Boolprop Challenge: Chapter 2Rflong7
Angelica goes to Twikkii Island to find a husband. The Sims 2 OWBC challenge. Check out Boolprop for more information about the challenge- http://boolprop.prophpbb.com/topic126.html?sid=90269b18378f3abd5641e303447fd358
The document is a conversation between Kor and his friend Joss. Kor confesses that he has a crush on Lily and wants advice, but Joss refuses to give direct advice, instead saying Kor needs to take control of his own life and do what he wants. Joss also says he will sit back and laugh, saying "I told you so" later. In the end, Kor says he has a plan but won't tell Joss, leaving Joss unable to make popcorn to watch what happens.
Hailey proposes to her boyfriend Zack and he accepts. Meanwhile, Laura has begun hooking up with multiple guys at college. Dennis continues focusing on painting to earn money for the family rather than dating. Amanda tries to lose weight at her father's urging. The siblings live in a Greek house together as they attend college.
Rachel reflects on Kai's first birthday party and the death of his father Ratna. She decides not to resurrect Ratna despite Jenny's suggestion, knowing he was not good for Kai. Rachel remembers her past relationship with Brenda Lum, which provided an emotional connection missing with Craig. However, in the current apocalyptic world, Rachel felt she had little to offer Brenda besides her love.
Cardamom Spice is a family sim starting her legacy. She goes on a college vacation to Three Lakes to find a partner and meets Stephan, who she falls in love with and gets engaged to. She finishes college with good grades and skills, then moves back home to an empty lot to start her life with Stephan and begin her family.
- Alexia, formerly a man, has been transformed into a woman through advanced nanotechnology by a company conducting experiments.
- She is brought to meet Beladona, a powerful woman who will be her new owner/lover. They begin to have a sexual encounter where Beladona establishes herself as the dominant partner.
- However, Alexia's new instincts and hunger take over as she pleasures Beladona intensely. Beladona tries to reassert control but finds herself giving in to pleasure. Their dynamic remains unclear as Alexia's full abilities and drives are still unknown.
In this installment, the third child of generation 3 is born and the heir/ess is crowned. Follow the lives of the Gregory family as they strive to leave a legacy.
Bay is introduced as the new heir to the Spice legacy. She goes on her first vacation to Twikkii Island where she meets and falls in love with Jim, proposing to him by the end of the trip. Though they will be apart for the next few years while Bay finishes college, she is overjoyed to have found her soulmate and future husband on vacation as is the Spice family tradition.
This chapter provides an interlude focusing on Lorin's attempts to "fix" the situation from Chapter 6 where Kate slow danced with Nemo. Lorin is obsessed with finding a solution. The chapter shows Kate and Nemo meeting to try Plan A, arguing to fall out of love, but it fails. Plan B involves Kate telling Corey the truth and bringing him to LuLu's, hoping the situation will resolve itself. Kate confesses to Corey and they argue, with Corey upset over the betrayal.
Corey becomes a vampire without telling his wife Kate in order to stay young as she ages. When Kate finds out, she is furious that Corey deceived her and no longer trusts him. Though Corey's reasons make sense, the secrecy has damaged their relationship. Corey now has to spend eternity trying to regain Kate's faith and trust in him.
Frank has to choose between Star and Mary as the winner of his bachelor challenge. He cares for both women but knows he must pick one. After confronting the women about his decision, Star storms off upset. Mary comforts Star and they discuss how neither wants to lose the other's friendship after Frank's choice is made. Frank then tells Mary he has chosen Star, but loves them both. Mary understands his decision and says she could never hate Frank.
Xenobia Legacy The Years Of Jubilee PrologueLauriEmpress
This document provides a summary of the beginning of a Sims legacy story. It introduces the main characters including Lauri, who is starting a new legacy after a previous failure. She is awakened one night by Jack, a friend who is a grim reaper, asking for help rescuing an engaged alien couple facing execution for their beliefs. Lauri agrees to hide the couple and recruit others like Professor Butters to help protect them from potential pursuit by the oppressive government they fled from.
The document provides an update on the Masterpieces legacy family. Angie has discovered she is pregnant again. She gives birth to twin girls named Cézanne and Cara. Angie focuses on gardening and raising the kids while Bassano continues his career as a novelist. The family dotes on the new babies as they grow into toddlers. Angie then discovers she is pregnant again. Fake Kaylynn, the troublesome maid, continues to cause problems. Bellini is shown having a water balloon fight. Angie later gives birth to her third child. The twins age up and remain close with their large, creative family.
Eileen faces her elder days as Sullivan tries to support their family. Eileen worries for Kate's future and proposes that Corey, her best friend, moves in to help care for Kate after she passes. On her final Tuesday, Eileen loses her mental faculties. Corey moves in as planned and Sullivan works to reassure Kate and keep their family functioning amid this difficult transition.
Xerxes is frustrated that he has not yet been abducted by aliens, despite multiple nights spent stargazing and wearing attention-grabbing outfits. He had invited Ratna over to discuss his situation, hoping she might have an idea to help attract the aliens. However, their conversation only leaves Xerxes still unsure of what to do to finally make contact with the aliens.
In this artistic alphabet legacy, generation C grows up somewhat, and we head towards the end of gen. B's reign, with an heir poll to follow the next chapter!
The Legrand Legacy--Gen2 University Part2--BurnWistfulRose
This summary provides the key events and context from the multi-paragraph document in 3 sentences:
The document follows the Quads as they graduate from university, where Desi uses a magic doll to manipulate Bobby into being her boyfriend and proposing to her, and Charnell receives a bad bottle of sparkling grape juice as a gift. It's revealed that Charnell's brothers Edouard and Francois have run away from home. As the graduation party winds down, Desi decides she and Bobby will move in with Charnell and Puck to help Charnell's lonely mother, while Brielle and her science partner Claudio realize they will be living near each other after graduation.
Literally stored IN my body.
But, as I'll share on this page, I discovered a strange but powerful "switch" that cleared away what was blocking my abundance...
And turned my life around so fast it made my head spin.
The journey was painful at the start... but once I discovered this switch, it rocked my world.
women-meditation
I've never experienced such a deep connection with my "source".
And I never even knew I could feel so connected to financial abundance.
What I've since discovered is this simple switch...
And the unlimited abundance it triggers...
Is available to anyone.
Kate and Corey begin their life together after Kate's parents become senile. Corey had moved in years ago with the intention of marrying Kate. They go on their first date but it does not go well. However, Kate professes her love for Corey, and he feels the same. Not wanting to waste any time apart, Corey proposes and Kate joyfully accepts.
This document provides an overview of events in the life of the Canova family in a generational legacy story. Canova becomes a teenager and explores relationships while his sister Cassatt discovers a passion for music. The siblings go to college where Cassatt pursues DJing and meets Niall. Issues arise as another sim becomes obsessed with Cassatt and Niall. The story continues to follow the siblings' lives and relationships.
Melissa and Jake are living together after getting engaged, but Melissa has doubts about marriage. Ciel calls Jake to share that she and Nemo are engaged and planning a wedding soon. Jake tells Melissa they will likely be invited to Ciel's wedding, and Melissa reluctantly agrees to go with him.
An Official Wacky Boolprop Challenge: Chapter 2Rflong7
Angelica goes to Twikkii Island to find a husband. The Sims 2 OWBC challenge. Check out Boolprop for more information about the challenge- http://boolprop.prophpbb.com/topic126.html?sid=90269b18378f3abd5641e303447fd358
The document is a conversation between Kor and his friend Joss. Kor confesses that he has a crush on Lily and wants advice, but Joss refuses to give direct advice, instead saying Kor needs to take control of his own life and do what he wants. Joss also says he will sit back and laugh, saying "I told you so" later. In the end, Kor says he has a plan but won't tell Joss, leaving Joss unable to make popcorn to watch what happens.
Hailey proposes to her boyfriend Zack and he accepts. Meanwhile, Laura has begun hooking up with multiple guys at college. Dennis continues focusing on painting to earn money for the family rather than dating. Amanda tries to lose weight at her father's urging. The siblings live in a Greek house together as they attend college.
Manon Bishop becomes pregnant with her first child after a brief courtship and marriage to Alec Jeffress. She gives birth to a baby boy, Aberforth, while her husband Alec works as a con artist. Though initially disapproving of Alec due to his criminal career, the founder Jynx begins to warm up to him as he proves devoted to Manon and their new son. Manon looks forward to Aberforth becoming a big brother in the future as she continues pursuing her goal of becoming Minister of Education.
This document introduces the Paradox family reality show and its founding members, Belle and Julien Paradox. Belle and Julien meet and fall in love quickly, marrying and having a daughter, Eva, within a few days. However, the producer of the reality show, Charlie, is unhappy with the show's low ratings due to the family's happiness. Charlie plans to intervene to create drama to improve ratings. The future of the Paradox family and the reality show are left uncertain at the end of the chapter.
The Calypso Family Apocalypse - Chapter 17Twilight77
The chapter describes the Calypso family's vacation activities, which included enjoying the beach, pool, and other attractions. Some family members had fun in the sun, while others encountered minor injuries or mishaps. Their vacation provided a temporary break from their regular lives before returning home, with the bubbles from the pool oddly following one family member.
It's Retroville: The Mariano legacy Chapter 2.2spikykitty
1) Ginger gives birth to a baby girl named Judy after hours of labor. Judy looks just like her mother Ginger.
2) Gene and Betty age up into children on their birthday. Gene is excited to have hands now while Betty remains reserved.
3) This chapter ends the Mariano family update. The next chapter will feature the kids as teens in the 1970s household with possible surprises.
I.M. Bored: A Legacy in 10 Generations - Gen 7 Part 3Lady Lark
Penelope has given birth to quadruplets - Jill, Annie, Ayla, and Vegeta. Meanwhile, Vash has married Penelope's servo Big O, much to her dismay. Big O's speech was initially incomprehensible, but Vash fixes his voice circuits. The ghosts continue to haunt the house. As the babies grow into children, their traits and personalities are revealed. Penelope initializes Big O, leaving the story on a cliffhanger about an angry pink heart symbol that is discovered.
The Sims in the asylum are having a party to socialize and make new friends. Some Sims are cleaning or cooking for the guests. Bunny in particular is trying to gain new skills at the piano. By the end of the party, some Sims have made new best friends and relationships have improved, though the guests have overstayed their welcome and are getting stinky.
I.M. Bored: A Legacy in 10 Generations - Gen 3 Part 2Lady Lark
1) Eva marries Nery to please her parents but reveals to Nery that she only did it due to pressure from her meddling mother.
2) However, Nery and Eva profess their love for each other and decide to focus on enjoying their wedding.
3) It is hinted that Eva will soon become pregnant, as the legacy family looks toward the future with grandchildren.
This document is a summary of Chapter 1.1 of "The Bawse Legacy". It introduces Adam and Tara's growing family, including their four children Hailey, Amanda, and newborn Dennis. Adam struggles with chores and parenting duties, while Tara worries about their finances now that they have another child on the way. The chapter ends with Adam and Tara noticing that their faces have mysteriously switched bodies.
Allozyme, Arvicanthis, and Meloti confront Matthew Hart for harassing their sister Menidia. A fight ensues where Allozyme overreacts and traps Matthew in a room with a hungry plant monster, seemingly killing him. Meloti and Arvicanthis are horrified, while Allozyme celebrates gaining power. Later, Allozyme's cousin Bertie approaches him, hinting at offering him more power. Back at home, Meloti and Arvicanthis are still upset with Allozyme's actions.
The Aldrich family goes on vacation but ends up short on money, having to cram into two hotel rooms. They visit various attractions around the island including hot springs, treasure hunting, and an abandoned pirate ship. At the pirate ship, Janae gets scared by a ghost but later befriends him. Their vacation is cut short due to lack of funds. Back home, Noah is able to sell his found treasure for $5,000. Joe and Janae begin dating. Later, at a diner, Janae seems frightened by a mysterious man watching them, worrying her friends. Aren moves in with the Aldrich family.
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Oman invites Cee over to his home to express how he feels, but struggles to find the right words. He then has the idea to show her how he feels instead of telling her, and asks her to meet him by the pond. At the pond, Oman gets down on one knee and proposes to Cee, pulling out a ring he has been carrying for a long time, asking her to wear it.
This document appears to be a slideshow or transcript from a Sims gameplay featuring the Rauta family. It consists of dialogue exchanges between family members and others as they go about their daily activities, including parenting their children, inviting guests over, gardening, and more. Conflict arises as other sims flirt with family members.
Kate and Corey welcome new Gen 3 arrivals to their family. Haley grows into a teenager and struggles with feeling neglected by her mother Kate, who was focused on her career. Kate realizes her mistake and works to reconnect with Haley, explaining how she lost herself after Corey became a vampire. Haley begins to open up to Kate again after hearing her apology.
Similar to Romancing the Apocalypse - Chapter 13 (20)
The document summarizes the conclusion of the "Romancing the Apocalypse" hood. Kai Jones, the sixth generation heir, grew up but did not attend university. Jenny and Craig got married after moving to a new home, which cured Lassie the dog's glitch. Rhea worked towards owning five businesses. The apocalypse is officially over after Kai became a Mediate Magnate, though the author feels they ended it in a lackluster way. They thank readers for following the story over the years.
Mesa Vista continues to grow, with Nikki Adams on the verge of becoming the town's first Business Tycoon. Meanwhile, Diane Shin and her fiancé Stephan open an oriental furniture store. Zach confronts Diane about rumors surrounding Kerie Ng's baby, straining his friendship. Marie Sims opens a bakery after completing her skills. She warns Zach off when he becomes too inquisitive about Kerie. The town prepares for Diane and Stephan's wedding.
Zach continues to stay home with his new twin boys while his wife Nikki works. The population grows and new businesses like a market and diner open up. Carl Homeless struggles in his attempt at the homeless challenge. Kerie invites Zach over impulsively after feeling off during their previous encounter, but their interaction ends badly. Kerie finds out she is pregnant and turns to her friend Brandon for help while dealing with the changes in her life. The first clothing store Outside Outfitters opens with Kerie as their first customer.
Ciel moves out of her parents' home and into an apartment with her boyfriend Nemo. She finds adjusting to life after college difficult as she struggles to find work. Her brother Jake also experiences challenges as he adjusts to living with his girlfriend Melissa, also known as the Mad Scientist.
Ciel and Nemo have begun secretly dating after he came to check on her at her mother's request. However, their relationship is complicated by Nemo's history with Ciel's mother and her father's dislike of Nemo. Ciel is upset that her parents are monitoring her activities closely and interfering in her personal life.
This chapter summarizes events in the virtual family's household as the two youngest children, Jake and Ciel, grow up and sibling rivalry increases. Ciel gets in trouble for playing in coffins, which are dangerous for vampires. Corey gets a job as a criminal that worries Kate but helps with bills. Haley considers changing careers. The family works to build skills to access more activities and locations.
This chapter documents Eileen facing hopelessness as she tries to lift spirits while observing restrictions in her new living situation. She struggles with isolation, losing friends quickly, and not being able to contact her partner Sullivan regularly. After making a difficult career choice and meditating away time, Eileen finally reaches an iconic status allowing more freedom and is reunited with Sullivan.
Eileen is introduced as the founder of a new Apocalypse Challenge. She befriends her dorm mate Katherine and quickly works to befriend others on campus to reach her lifetime want of 20 best friends. Eileen takes advantage of her professors and dorm mates to advance her skills. She develops feelings for Sullivan but struggles with his career. Eileen eventually chooses Sullivan as her spouse despite his job, having fallen for him. She joins the Secret Society late in her college career through the help of her friend Jacqueline.
Zach Adams started the Mesa Vista build a city challenge by establishing a basketball-themed business called Zach's Hoops. After many days, the business became successful and allowed Zach to fund a public park and university. Zach then moved three friends into the neighborhood to unlock the military career. He pursued relationships with Diane Shin, Kerie Ng, and Marie Sims, eventually choosing Marie as his wife. By the end of week 1, Nikki Chan was pregnant with Zach's child, qualifying Mesa Vista for the military base and beginning the expansion of the new city.
The document summarizes a person's three day trip revisiting childhood locations in California. On the first day they went to Disneyland and had a fun day experiencing rides like Splash Mountain and Pirates of the Caribbean. The second day they visited old family friends and had lunch and dinner with them, catching up. The third day they went to Huntington Beach and enjoyed the perfect surf conditions, spending hours in the water. The trip evoked nostalgia and fond childhood memories.
This document summarizes Chapter 21 of the story "Romancing the Apocalypse". It describes Rhea opening and leveling up a new restaurant business called One-Twenty-Five Café, which involves dealing with difficult customers. It also covers Juno going on dates with Lucy outside of work, and Kai having a conversation with his mother Rachel about his interest in learning more about his deceased father, who Rachel implies was not a good person.
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Craig confessed to Rachel and Jenny about his past relationship with Rachel while at Sim State, causing drama and hurt feelings. However, Rachel was understanding and told Craig she considered the matter resolved. Meanwhile, Jenny was upset with Craig but still had feelings for him, agreeing to forgive him after he reassured her that she was not second best in his eyes.
1) Rachel tells Robin she is pregnant with Ratna's child after he moved in with them.
2) Many of the siblings move out to make room for the baby, including Mark, Jane, and Juno.
3) Only Robin, Rachel, Ratna and soon the baby remain living together in the crowded home. Robin supports Rachel but still dislikes Ratna.
Robin and Rachel are twin sisters attending university. Robin had been focused on romantic relationships but has now committed to her studies. Rachel meets Gordon, a boy Robin knew from her past, and arranges for them to reunite after Robin avoids him out of embarrassment over her past behavior. Despite Rachel's objections, Robin remains hesitant to see Gordon again. In the end, Gordon shows up at Robin's door unannounced, and the two embrace upon seeing each other again.
Robin and Rachel begin their lives as college students at Sim State University. Robin has a sexual encounter with one of her professors but feels uneasy about it. She is reminded of Gordon Nott, a boy she met on vacation. Rachel gifts Robin a new cell phone to help her adjust to her new life.
The twins Robin and Rachel reluctantly accompany their family on a vacation to Three Lakes. While their parents are distracted, the twins try to have fun but lose track of their younger siblings Rhea, Juno and Jenny. The younger siblings get lost in the woods but find shelter in a cabin belonging to "Alon Bigfoot". Robin and Rachel find the lost siblings at the cabin and convince them to return home, though Rhea wants to stay to visit Bigfoot again. Rachel claims to have seen Bigfoot herself at the cabin before they left.
This chapter follows the lives of twins Rachel and Robin as they become teenagers. Their father Mark returns home after being abducted by aliens. He struggles to adjust but Jane supports him. Jane also agrees to get pregnant to accompany Mark. Rose tries to befriend Rachel and Robin but ends up pranking them, damaging their trust in her again. The twins look forward to college as an escape from their home life.
Tom Cruise Daughter: An Insight into the Life of Suri Cruisegreendigital
Tom Cruise is a name that resonates with global audiences for his iconic roles in blockbuster films and his dynamic presence in Hollywood. But, beyond his illustrious career, Tom Cruise's personal life. especially his relationship with his daughter has been a subject of public fascination and media scrutiny. This article delves deep into the life of Tom Cruise daughter, Suri Cruise. Exploring her upbringing, the influence of her parents, and her current life.
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Introduction: The Fame Surrounding Tom Cruise Daughter
Suri Cruise, the daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, has been in the public eye since her birth on April 18, 2006. Thanks to the media's relentless coverage, the world watched her grow up. As the daughter of one of Hollywood's most renowned actors. Suri has had a unique upbringing marked by privilege and scrutiny. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Suri Cruise's life. Her relationship with her parents, and her journey so far.
Early Life of Tom Cruise Daughter
Birth and Immediate Fame
Suri Cruise was born in Santa Monica, California. and from the moment she came into the world, she was thrust into the limelight. Her parents, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes. Were one of Hollywood's most talked-about couples at the time. The birth of their daughter was a anticipated event. and Suri's first public appearance in Vanity Fair magazine set the tone for her life in the public eye.
The Impact of Celebrity Parents
Having celebrity parents like Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes comes with its own set of challenges and privileges. Suri Cruise's early life marked by a whirlwind of media attention. paparazzi, and public interest. Despite the constant spotlight. Her parents tried to provide her with an upbringing that was as normal as possible.
The Influence of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes
Tom Cruise's Parenting Style
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Introduction to the Hypothesis: Morgan Freeman is Jimi Hendrix
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Romancing the Apocalypse - Chapter 13
1. Romancing the Apocalypse Chapter 13 – Last Resort
(Jake and Mel go to Twikkii Island for a break from the Apocalypse and try to save their marriage.)
Welcome back to Romancing the Apocalypse! Episode 12 saw Jake and Melissa leaving for their vacation on Twikkii Island. Will time
alone together and a break from Apocalypse life help breathe new life into their marriage, or will being away from their children
prove that their marriage is over for good?
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2. Mark had found the largest vacation home available on the island and had the decor changed to fit in with the tropical surroundings.
3. Hearing about the house and seeing it for the first time were two entirely different things. I stood aghast, taking in gulps of the
warm, humid tropical air.
"Jake, it's such a shock. I'm going to get lost in a place this big, I just know it."
"He did buy it with the whole family in mind. *shrug* I don't plan on spending much time inside anyway. Wanna go take a look at
the beach?"
"I think I'll try to get my bearings inside first. Oh, and check out the kitchen."
4. The inside seemed cavernous compared to what we were used to. The bar was a welcome sight, and I wasted no time trying it out. I
couldn't help thinking the bar and I were probably going to become very close over the next week.
5. With everything so new and different here, and with Sara on the verge of adulthood, I realized I didn't have to do anything the same
anymore. This could be a new chapter for us, of a happier life together, if we could sort things out... or the final chapter of a marriage
we couldn't make work.
6. I had recreated myself once for him and it didn't work out so well. At this point I didn't care, though. I was tired of the old miserable
Mel. This time I did it for me.
I was a little apprehensive of him seeing me like this for the first time, and I was also getting hungry. What to make for my first
lunch? Something simple but good.
13. "Lunch is ready."
"The smell has been driving me nuts, but I can't just yet."
"But you have to, it's our first real cooked meal together!"
14. "What I mean is I just had to tell you first that you're...you look beautiful, Mel."
"Oh. Um...can we eat now?"
15. "My first grilled cheese sandwich, prepared by no less than a Celeb... I mean... ah, this is really excellent, Mel."
"......."
"Sorry."
"......."
"C'mon, say something?"
*sigh*
"Come on, I couldn't help it... your intoxicating grilled cheese went to my head, surely you can't hold that against me?"
*sigh*
*sigh*
16. Even with his teasing, I could here the sincerety in his voice. I didn't want our vacation to end before it ever got the chance to begin.
"Do you mind if we skip sightseeing today? I'm really in the mood to just hang around and sunbathe."
"That sounds good. I can swim some more, and I'd like to try catching some fish in that pond."
17. "Dang, I knew I missed something... must've forgot to pack my new bikini."
18. Just relax, Melissa. No use fretting over a stupid bikini... ugh, the Celebrity Chef thing almost derailed us.... you have to get over it
sometime... took him long enough, but still, give him a little credit, he knows now... oh wow, does that sun feel good....
19. Jake seemed as determined to get a fishing badge as he was getting his styling ones.
20. "Hey Shannon, how're things going? Oh, we're doing fine, it's lovely here. By the way, did I leave my bikini there?"
.....
"No, don't bother, I was just wondering. Any news on your job? I hope they had sense enough to promote you again."
.....
"A day off, huh? Hang in there, I know you'll make it."
.....
"No, we haven't gone out to see anything yet, we pretty much just got settled in."
.....
"Yeah, we'll do some tomorrow. Any news from Mark or Sara?"
21. "Fishing! What a coincidence, your dad is fishing as we speak... hey wait, the water there is in no condition for them to fish... Shan,
are you still there?"
.....
"Shan?"
.....
"Oh good, you had me worried for a second. I see... Well, as long as they're only practicing their casting..."
22. .....
"No, I'd feel too guilty telling you what we're eating. I sure wish you guys were here with us."
.....
"Oh, I'm glad I came, no need for you guys to worry about that. Bye, call if you need us."
23. It was all too easy to fall into our habit of occupying ourselves apart from each other. However, actually being here, buoyant in the
sea, felt too wonderful to worry about such things. For our first day alone together since before Mark was born, I was happy and yes,
very relieved, at how well it was going so far.
24. The sun, the swim...
The tropical breeze, the sound of the ocean, waves lapping... I couldn't get enough of it, I wanted to spend my first night there
outside surrounded by it...
"Mel?"
"Mmm."
"You wanna go inside?"
"Mmm-nah."
".....*sigh* Sweet dreams, Mel."
25. "Beautiful morning isn't it, Jake?"
"It is. You wanna do some sightseeing today?"
"Oh yeah, taking it easy yesterday was just what I needed. I'm raring to go today."
26. "Hehe, I'm glad I'm not the only one who likes the bar."
"It is pretty tough to resist."
"I'll just get cleaned up and we can go."
29. "Hehe, I'm just a wee bit tipsy."
"Haha, Mel is tips*hic*y oop."
"Hehe, tipsy and still in your PJs. Whatever will the *hic* neighbors think?"
30. "You could get in your PJs too...I promise I won't tell the neighbors."
"I don't think we really have any neighbors..."
"I know."
"I...it's already getting late. I don't want to miss making my wish."
".....Okay. Give me a minute to get ready."
31. We went to the Majestic Ruins of Jumbok to make my wish. By now the island had me in a constant state of sensory overload. I was
awestruck, and then I thought I would never look at our smaller gold version of Jumbok the same way again, which made me think of
the kids.
32. "Will you consider me greedy for wanting three wishes? No, I better not take any chances."
I wish...for Shannon to become Chief of Staff.
*plunk*
I noticed Jake was waiting patiently behind me. I went to sit at the side of the pool, and wondered what Jake would wish for...
33. Next thing I knew, there was a loud roar and the water turned to fire.
"Jake, what'd you do? If you ruined my wish, so help me..."
"Heheh, it was the soap."
"You chose a prank over a wish?"
"Free will, Mel."
"Don't just stand there, wish for it to stop!"
*plunk*
"I don't think it did any good. Uh-oh, gotta pee."
34. By the time Jumbok had calmed down and Jake returned, it was getting dark.
"Heheh. See, Mel? No harm done. Ahhh, that water feels sooooo good."
35. "AHHHH!!! What did'ya do that for?!"
"It was free will, honest. You're right, the soap was too good to pass up. Uh-oh. Be back in a sec, gotta pee."
"Forget that, I'll meet you out at the entrance."
36. We walked over to the Whitesand Hot Springs, where for some reason we started dancing.
"How's your hand?"
"All better. Er...there's no music. Why are we dancing?"
"Free will. Just go with it."
37. The next morning I woke up with plans for breakfast. It was a welcome reprieve from the constant worry that one misstep could
cause the family to go hungry all day.
39. "Awesome pancakes, Mel. I would've done the dishes though."
"Don't be silly, you're the one who keeps the counters and stovetop spotless."
40. "So what do you want to do today?"
"Mel?"
"What?"
"I don't think I've ever seen you look so happy before. You should smile like that more often, you are really beautiful."
"Aw thanks, I am really happy right now."
"The way you look reminds me of when I first saw you, and how you really lit up my dingy little place with your smile."
"Only f... *cough* Say, I was thinking we should try some of the island tours."
41. Our first tour was on a glass-bottom boat, and though I didn't remember much about it when we returned, we came back from our
little jaunt with logic points we didn't need.
42. We decided to be a little more adventurous for the next tour. Jake normally wasn't much of a socializer in public, so I was surprised to
see him take a local up on a game of catch.
"Jake, why are you playing with that island girl?"
"Aww, it's just a little harmless free will, Mel. If you want I'll play with you instead."
"......."
"I mean, I wouldn't want you to get...jealous or anything. Not that you would."
"Don't be silly! Of course I'm not..." I couldn't bring myself to say the "j" word.
43. A helicopter tour over a volcano sounds like fun, right? Wrong.
" *urp* I don't feel so good."
44. "That's it, Jake, the tours are a rip-off. I mean really, why did we bother?"
"Mementos? *hurl* "
45. We hoped a little lunch would settle our stomachs, and I made plenty to share.
"Hey lady, these are like the best burgers I ever ate."
"Hehe, thanks guys."
46. "That little excursion was a bit of a bust, don't you think? I have an idea... how about a trip on Mel's mystical magical hammock ride?"
"Are you serious? Anyone could walk by."
"Phooey, do you want to or not?"
"Want to!"
47. "Wow, by far the top ride of the day, Mel. Do you see stars?"
"Oh yeah. Do you?"
"Oh yeah."
50. It was funny, or rather not funny at all, how my first disaster of a meal could come so close to ruining what had been one of the best
days I had ever spent with Jake.
*sniff* Oh, I'm nothing but a wretched old has-been...
51. I knew one ruined dinner wasn't the end of the world. I could say the word and we could be eating some of the island cuisine I was so
eager to try. But it still hurt, and as much as I wanted to, I couldn't wish painful memories away. And most painful of all, Jake was the
last person I could talk to about it.
I took refuge in the bar.
" *sigh* That's a little better."
53. "Jake, I'm going for a little walk. You wanna come with?"
"Nah, I'm going to catch a fish here if it kills me."
"I shouldn't be too long."
"Uh-huh."
54. Thankfully the drinks and tropical evening air mellowed me out some by the time I wandered over to Fruitville Village. I decided to
get some fresh ingredients for another go tomorrow.
"Those lobsters can't outsmart me."
"Hehe, if you say so, lady."
"Hehe."
55. I hadn't played pinball in more years than I cared to remember. Feeling eyes upon me, I turned and sized up the onlookers,
immediately dismissing the two closest to me. By the time my eyes landed on the blond guy, he was already on his way out. I was
ready to leave myself...
56. "All that fishing's got me in the mood for...fish. Hope she gets home before it gets cold..."
57. I thought the Twikkii Beach Boardwalk would be fun to see at night, but it was practically deserted. I was about to call it a night when
I heard a torch being ignited and saw a glow down on the beach...
58. "This is wacked...a bronze fishing badge and only one fish to show for it. It must be getting pretty late, I wonder where she is?"
59. The Fire Dance looked rather difficult but also fun, and I did want another memento from our trip.
“Excuse me, can you teach me that?”
60. "This place is huge. Maybe she did come home and I just didn't notice.”
66. "Hey lady, is that you? You gonna get that?"
"Not now, I'm just getting the hang of this...how much longer do you think?"
"The rate you're going? A few more hours at least..."
67. "Surely I could see her if she's down there. MELIIIIISSAAAAAAA..."
68. A few hours later...
"Hah! Oops, better call Jake."
69. "Jake, was that you earlier? You'll never guess what I just..."
71. "How dare you yell at me like that! I told you I was going out."
72. "Look, I was getting worried. You said for a little while, not all freaking NIGHT!"
*click*
"Mel? Mel! Dammit!"
73. I thought a swim would cool my temper and it did, but nothing could prevent that familiar knot in my stomach from returning. It
took all of two days, two deceptively idyllic days, before we were back to normal. No, not normal, this was not what I wanted normal
to be.
I thought about the past two days. Did they foretell the possibility of a better life together or were they a just fluke in what was
destined to be a life of misery with each other? I honestly didn't know, but there were five days left, and I didn't want to give up after
only two.
75. Having already pulled an all-nighter at the Boardwalk, I had nothing to lose by staying a few extra minutes to watch the sunrise.
Aside from my children, it was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen.
77. "Hey Mark, how're things going?"
.....
"Yeah, we're good. Your mom, uh, stepped out for a while, so I thought I'd give you a call."
.....
"So what's new?"
78. "Fired?! Geez, Mark, what happened?"
.....
"Well, I say they're idiots, I would've kept singing too. Sorry to hear that, buddy. What're you gonna do now?"
.....
"Ahhh, so not quite fired. They put you back in the record store, huh?"
.....
"Yeah, I know you'll make it back in no time. So...where are the girls?"
80. "Oh, riiiight, they're just watching. Sounds like a blast."
...
"Well, tell Sara we're looking forward to seeing her on her birthday. Oh, and tell Jane hi."
.....
"See ya, bud."
That sneaky little... Just watching, my foot.
81. I had no concept of time as I meandered my way back home in a haze, but knew I was getting close as I reached Fruitville Village
again. I perked up when I saw the blond guy again, and I couldn't resist a quick introduction.
"You know, you're a pretty elusive guy. I've been trying to catch up with you all night."
"I don't remember seeing you."
"You were here last night, and at the Boardwalk, right?"
"Right. Wanna join me now?"
"Hmm, I don't normally eat with strangers. By the way, I'm Melissa."
"I'm Zeeshan."
"What an interesting name. I would love to join you, Zeeshan..."
83. "You look thrashed."
"Thank you very much."
"Look, I'm not angry with you... okay, maybe I still am a bit, but only because I was so worried."
"I was fine, the island is perfectly safe. You didn't have to yell at me like that. I...I can't take yelling."
"I was upset. When you didn't answer your phone, I started imagining all sorts of horrible things."
"Sorry you were worried. I was right in the middle of... something when you called. And no, it's not what you think."
"I wasn't thinking..."
85. "Not yet. I wasn't thinking until you brought it up. What exactly were you doing that couldn't be interrupted? Where did you go?"
"It's silly really."
"I hope to God it's silly. Come on, the suspense is killing me."
"I was learning the Fire Dance."
"It took you all night to learn the Fire Dance?"
"I told you it was silly. Go ahead, keep blocking the door, I'm sleeping in the other room."
86. I crashed in the spare bedroom, none too pleased that my little walk had eaten up most of the third day. I didn't know time kept
running on vacation lots unlike community lots at home.
87. I found that bubble baths were every bit as relaxing as a couple of drinks from the bar, and after admitting to myself I hadn't used my
best judgment yesterday, I needed all the help I could get.
89. I wasn't consciously trying to avoid him, but I had become very good at it over the years. Jake seemed determined to break that little
pattern of ours.
"You're back to looking worried again."
"I'm not worried, I'm just mad at myself for throwing away a day of our vacation. I can't believe it's already half over."
"We've had more than our fair share of regrets, Mel. Maybe we can give ourselves a pass this time? I mean, I will if you will."
90. "Because I think we're doing really good so far, don't you?"
To a stranger it may not have seemed like much, but those words and the look of hope and uncertainty in his eyes meant to world to
me. For the first time ever, I felt like we were in sync. I felt a lump form in my throat. I felt a warm glow start to spread inside of me. I
felt...
91. ...something heavy crawl across my foot.
"Who's your buddy, Mel?"
" *gasp!* Get him off me!"
I hopped and kicked frantically about, sand flying.
"Look at her go, first the Fire Dance, now the Crabby Dance." He doubled over, laughing.
"Shut up!" I snapped, unable to keep the laughter out of my own voice. My buddy had scurried his way out of the vicinity, and
breathing a sigh of relief, I kicked a nice heavy swath of sand right at Jake.
92. With an evil laugh, he grabbed me and jerked me close.
93. He gave me a tight squeeze.
“Hey, your heart is pounding.”
“Well, between the crab and your heartless amusement at my expense...” I teased with a little smile.
He smiled back, and I was shocked to realize we hadn't smiled at each other since before Mark was born. Our eyes locked, and my
heart started thumping for an entirely different reason. At that moment I knew I could fall for him again. I was happy and excited
and relieved and...scared. I took my second leap of faith since agreeing to come to the island alone with him.
“I love it here, Jake. And I think...we're doing really good so far, too.”
His eyes became dead serious and he said, “I love you, Mel.”
I had sensed it over the past few weeks, knew he had been making an effort to be closer to me. I also knew it wasn't easy for him, as
even I hadn't known what I wanted...until now. I closed my eyes, savoring the moment.
“I know you won't believe me, Mel, but I've always loved you."
94. And at those words, something terrible boiled over inside of me.
“No, you can't say that. I won't let you say that to me! We are not some cheap, sappy romance novel, Jake!”
“Sappy? Did you just call me sappy?! And don't pretend, Miss High-and-Mighty, you're above all that. I've seen you read those
mushy-gushy romances, plenty of them in fact...”
“Exactly! And I know what drives me crazy about them.”
“Wha...?!”
“Don't tell me you've always loved me when you never tried to understand me. You jumped to conclusions and made me feel like a
dirty, promiscuous Romance sim when all I wanted was to be a Celebrity Chef. *sniff* ”
“Mel...”
“And no matter how much I want to, I can't change the color of my ring *sniff*, but you've always held that against me.”
“I'm sor...”
“Tell me, Jake, did I collapse in aspiration failure when we got engaged? Ever think of that?”
“Mel...”
“It would've happened right at your feet, you couldn't have missed it.”
95. “Where is this coming from? I thought...”
“Just answer me!”
“Mel, I'm an insensitive jerk, of course I didn't think of that. Why didn't you say something?”
“I shouldn't have to tell you!”
“Mel. We're talking me here. Of course you have to tell me. You've gotta believe me, I don't want to be inconsiderate of your
feelings. If it takes giving me a proverbial smack upside the head to get your point across, please have at it. Just because I'm blind
doesn't mean I'm unreasonable.”
96. “You were very unreasonable once...”
“Ah, here we go...”
“That's how I know you didn't love me.”
97. “Mel, I did...I do love you.”
“You don't even know the meaning...”
98. “Look, you want to call me a bad husband? Go ahead. I hope I've been a better one lately, but I know I was horrible to you at the
beginning. I know I managed in one day to kill your dream and any chance we might have had for a happy life together. I know all
that, Mel, I have to live with knowing that every day. But don't tell me I didn't love you.”
“Hah, you had a funny way of showing it.”
“Mel, I did fall in love with you, when I was in college, but really, that was a joke. I had no idea what real love was. I was unprepared, I
never thought that I would be the heir. I...didn't know what I was doing, I didn't even know what to think.”
99. "You had your family, Jake. Why didn't you just ask them if you needed help sorting things out? You know they would've wanted to
help."
100. "I didn't want them to think I couldn't hack it, okay?! Ciel was the chosen one, Ciel was better than me in every possible way. Any
problems she had just rolled like water off a duck's back."
"You know that's not entirely true..."
"Skilling? Better. Making friends? Better. Juggling instead of kicking the trashcan? Better!"
"But you reached your Lifetime Want first, and she upset your dad royally..."
"It doesn't matter. Ciel was supposed to be the one, Mel. Haley was lucky, Ciel made it easy for her to weasel her way out of all this
responsibility. I was going to top my career in a few days and be out of there. I wasn't cut out to handle all this turmoil! I suck at being
a husband! I failed you, I am a selfish, no-good lout who crushed your spirit just so I could tell myself ‘I won!'. I will hate myself forever
for that..."
"Stop it!"
101. I sank to the ground. My heart ached for him.
I never expected to hear such a blistering tirade of self-condemnation. I thought I had been miserable... I had no idea he was harboring such
feelings of self-loathing. Over the years I had become immune to the idea he was capable of any real feelings, except for the kids.
" *sniff* I...I can't take anymore. You're being much too hard on yourself."
"Heh, well now you know what goes on in my head everyday."
"I think I need to be alone for a while."
"I'm sorry, Mel, I didn't mean to upset you."
"Don't be sorry. It was obviously something you needed to get out and... *sniff* something I needed to hear. I'll be all right in a while. *sniff* "
" *sigh* Maybe we can go out later tonight? If you're up to it."
"Maybe..."
102. I lost track of time as I crouched there, absent-mindedly combing my fingers through the sand as thoughts of my self-revelation and Jake's
shocking one reeled inside my head.
“It's getting late, but we could still go out if you want.”
I jumped, startled out of my reverie.
“Sorry, didn't mean to startle you. Having any luck?”
“Oh, lots. I had to buy a display shelf for all my little treasures. I hung it up in our room, did you notice?”
“I couldn't go up there.”
He sounded every bit as weary as I felt. We had come a long way, but the more layers we peeled back, the more lie underneath, and I began
to feel a sense of urgency to get everything out in the open, because if we didn't do it here, I was afraid I wouldn't be able to there. And if we
didn't finish it, well, we probably wouldn't make it.
No more peeling tonight though.
“Come on, I'll show it to you.”
103. I couldn't say the words yet, so that night I gave him my comfort and love in the only way I was capable of.
104. The next morning marked only two days left of our vacation, and I suggested a whirlwind sight-seeing jaunt.
That is, before the time I planned to reveal the final skeleton in my closet.
105. Jake did his best 'hang loose' for me at the Ancient Ruins of Numchuk.
106. As Jake wandered around the ruins, I decided to go for a soak in the hot springs. When Zeeshan, the elusive blond guy, showed up
and got in next to me, my heart pounded guiltily, and flustered, I beat a hasty retreat.
107. I was so unnerved by Zeeshan's unexpected appearance at the Ruins, I ran into the Temple of Jumbok to make a fervent last-minute
wish.
108. I had to stop at the little girls' room at Fruitville Village, and when I found Jake again, to my utter horror, this was the sight that
greeted me.
"Hey, Melissa, I thought that was you. Funny meeting up twice in the same day, huh? Can't really call me elusive now, hehe."
"Mel? Who is this guy?"
"Melissa, who is this guy?"
109. "He's my husband."
"Yeah, I'm her husband."
"Whoa. Hey dude, sorry, I didn't even notice her ring. But no harm done, nothing happened."
"Mel, be honest. Did anything happen?"
"I swear nothing happened. I swear I was going to tell you all about him tonight. *sniff* Please can we go home?"
110. "You better hope nothing happened, cuz if I find out different..."
"Dude! It was one lunch!"
"JAKE!"
111. "Stop it! Nothing happened. If you want to blame someone, blame me. But we didn't do anything!"
"I need to get out of here."
112. This wasn't the way I wanted to tell him, but at least I couldn't chicken out now.
Way to go Jumbok, fat lot of good you did.
113. I didn't know if I should go to him or let him come to me. I hoped he would come to me, at least then there was a chance he was
maybe willing to listen.
It was the only thing I had left to reveal to him, then all my cards would be on the table. He would know everything about me, warts
and all. Now I was eager to get it over with. I would give him an hour, then I would seek him out.
114. He did come to me.
Nervous but determined, I cleared my throat and took a deep breath. "First, nothing that happened this afternoon changes what I
planned on telling you tonight."
"......."
"I thought I fell in love with you too when you were in college, but it turns out we were like oil and water, and in the end it wasn't
enough."
"You never told me that. You said the reason you moved in was to get your dream job."
"That was true, but it wasn't the whole truth, okay? I wanted you to love me, I wanted to love you. But after the bloody engagement,
haha red ring, bloody, get it?, you assumed I wanted to sleep with every guy in the neighborhood. You have no idea how much that
hurt me... what did you expect me to say after that?"
115. "Mel, I was hurt and I took it out on you. It didn't take me long to figure out you would never do that to me. I can't imagine a better
mother to her kids. I know you're not that kind of Romance sim."
"Jake, don't put me on a pedestal. I'm not as wonderful as you're making me out to be..."
"You are, you..."
"Jake, I'm not! You know what I wanted after I became a Celebrity Chef? To have twenty lovers a the same time, but I was so happy
with my job it was easy to ignore. The day I had to quit, I snapped. I was so messed up, your words 'WooHoo every guy in the
neighborhood' and getting back at you were all I could think about. I even found someone to do it with. If he hadn't turned me
down... it was humiliating. I could've become pregnant, and I could not have lived with myself if that had happened. I was never even
tempted after that..."
"Mel, that was all in the distant past, I know how upset you were..."
"I haven't finished yet."
116. "Now comes the bad part. The night you called when I was learning the Fire Dance? I got so upset after you yelled at me, I thought of
finding someone else. My want for 20 lovers was my little secret, easy to ignore if I wanted, but a useful tool to...get even with you.
It had been so long since I had even tried to get someone new, I just...needed to see if I still had what it took to get one."
117. "One the way home, I found someone, the guy you saw this afternoon, and we did have lunch. I admit in the past I would have gone
after him in a heartbeat..."
118. "Okay, Mel, that's enough. I get the point."
"But you didn't let me finish..."
"You found someone else, someone you like. I can't stand to hear anymore."
119. "You're right, Jake. I went too far. No husband should have to hear a confession like that from his wife. So what if I hadn't seen that
guy again until today? So what if you don't hear the most important part? I'm just so tired of feeling isolated, of keeping everything
inside... but it's really just more of the same with us. *sniff* I'm not cut out to be a good wife either."
"Of course you've been a good wife. I'm the lousy husband here."
There we were, knocking ourselves down again. Well, we had got this far, and I wasn't going to give up without a fight!
120. "Jake, you are not a lousy husband. You were a lousy fiancé! And I'm really getting tired of being so down on myself, and I don't like
hearing you talk that way about yourself either. Did you really mean what you said earlier...you know...the smack upside the head?"
"Uh-oh, do I need one?"
"You didn't let me finish what I was trying to tell you! You didn't hear the most important part!"
"Okay, it's gonna kill me, but...go ahead, finish it."
"Even though I would have gone after him in the past, I found out..."
"......."
"I found out..."
".......This is torture, Mel! What did you find out?!"
121. I almost chickened out. I was a mass of raw nerves. It was only four little words, but... okay, it was now or never. I threw myself
against him so I wouldn't have to meet his eyes.
I said in barely a whisper, "I only want you."
To my relief, he just held me tight and didn't say anything. I was all worded out.
122. And for the rest of the night, we didn't say one word.
123. Although I couldn't wait to see the kids again, I was sad that our vacation had finally reached the end. I was going to miss being in
paradise. How good it was to no longer be in the grip of doubt...doubt for the future and doubt with myself. And how good it was
knowing both Jake and I had become better, stronger people from our time here together.
124. The last thing we did was get our romantic kiss on the beach.
125. "It's gonna be tough leaving here. Are ya ready to go back?"
"I am," I said with a nod, no doubts in my mind.
"Then so am I."
126. Lorin here: Thank you, dear readers, for your patience with me in getting out this update. It was a real bear for me to write, as I was
wobbling on the fence with these two for a long time. But in the end, this picture and being a sap for happy endings (as I found many of
you also are :) ), convinced me to write one for Jake and Mel.
A quick reminder of the remaining restrictions to lift:
Athletic, Law, Criminal, Artist, Journalism, Culinary, Law Enforcement, Politics, Slacker
Stay tuned as Gen 4 Mark and Jane take over, and thanks for reading!