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York Household: Chapter 9, Part 11

In this final part my evil one is now Artemisia, Deanna suffers through a bug and we get some new family photos!

The Yorks are Italian so if you see them using words that don't look like English it's Italian, or what google assures me is Italian. Caro/Cara: Dear Buongiorno: Good morning Piccolo: Little one Tesoro: Treasure Nonno: Grandfather Nonna: Grandmother Si: Yes Grazie: Thank you Per Favore: Please Buon Compleanno: Happy Birthday

Of course if Kelly needed a wardrobe refresh there was only one sim who would do, older sister Devin! As well as being obsessed with her image she’s also getting pretty wealthy. Free shopping spree anyone? Back in Tartosa Kelly and Devin get a commemorative selfie.

Kelly: Grazie for the shop Devin and... grazie for finding the breastforms as well

Devin: Nessun problema, my director Norah knows where all the trans friendly stuff is. I’m just glad one of my sisters may like shopping. I know we may have gone overboard on the make up…. But the grey highlights your eyes

Kelly: It’s nice. When I go to school or wherever I want sims to know I’m a girl you know?

Devin: I can only imagine cara

Kelly: Well as an actress your imagination must be pretty good

Devin: *mock shock* A compliment? For little old me?

Kelly: Shut up. It’s never happening again

Devin: Forget the Starlight Accolade, I have now reached the pinnacle of my career. Come, let’s go find pa and he can tell you his next plan

Aaron: I didn’t see it coming. She never was interested in dresses or skirts or whatever. But I suppose Deanna wasn’t either. How you reacted to Onyx made me think a lot about how I’d react so I suppose I have you to thank for not having a bad reaction

Bob who is much younger than Aaron can’t quite believe that he’s had a positive effect on someone so he just smiles and nods.

Kelly: I’m here

Devin: She means… *sing song voice* we’re here!

Kelly: Do you have to announce yourself everywhere

Devin: It’s called main character energy sis. Besides, everytime I enter a room my theme music plays

Kelly: In your head and your head only

Devin: Oh my gosh can you not be a toad face for five seconds

Aaron: *sighs* As you can see Bob the change has not resulted in less bickering

Devin: Pa, we’re Italians. If we don’t be passionate about something daily, somewhere out there our Italian cred pass gets revoked

Kelly: So why is Fergus’ dad here?

Aaron: Because he’s not just Fergus’ dad. He’s Onyx’s dad to

Devin: And I’m here because I’m brilliant at everything, but also baby names

Kelly: You called your kid Rilian Villareal. Had you written that down in full and seen how weird it looks before you chose it

(the watcher chose "Rilian" independently. She did not think about the pairing with "Villareal" and how the whole thing just looks like a bunch of l's and i's with a couple of r's for good measure)

Devin: *scoffs* Let’s just get the brainstorm underway

Kelly: Brainstorm?

Aaron: I thought Fergus and Onyx could come over after school and help us think of names to shortlist. Unless you’ve already picked one?

Kelly: No I hadn’t… grazie pa. But I still get to choose right?

Aaron: 100%. Just not a swear word

Onyx: I don’t know, I was just thinking of names that were genderless and Onyx came to me like the watcher put it in my head or something

Devin: We should pick something Italian!

Bob: There are lots of food choices. Someone’s kid is called Apple

Fergus: Pick a voidcritter name, they’re cool

With lots of phone googling, laughing, and discussion the group arrive at a small list of names Kelly is happy to choose from. She goes into her room to ponder and settles on her favourite, Artemisia!

Deanna didn’t go to classes today; she was sick all day and chose to finish her coursework between naps.

Artemisia: This seat taken

Deanna: Aren’t you worried I’ll infect you with my germs

Artemisia: Suits me. Let me be the carrier of contagion and those kids I only slightly hurt can suffer without it getting blamed on me

Deanna: Kelly I’m trying to work here

Artemisia: It’s Artemisia

Deanna: Ahto -who – what?

Deanna: Sorry goblin, you’ll have to write that down for me to follow- no, not on my textbook!

Kelly: Too late

Deanna: So do you want to be called the whole mouthful? Artemisia

Artemisia: If you're too dumb to say the whole thing then say Emi or Emisia. But why not make other people suffer trying to say my name

Deanna: Well that’s on brand for you

In the kitchen Aaron has filled Calista in on the days progress and they’re doing their best to practice the new name.

Calista: Artemisia… My daughter is Artemisia… My youngest girl is Artemisia… Have you seen Atemisia…

Aaron: Bob suggested apple

Calista: Of course he did, man loves his food. Thank you for taking the day to be with her. Ti amo

Aaron: The dyslexia is something we need to support her- Artemisia with as well

Calista: *sighs* We would have bought our dream house right before all these expenses came up. I hope we can afford all she needs

Aaron: We can tap into the retirement fund

Calista: And what about when they make you retire

Aaron: I’m a hard worker, I think I’d be allowed to stay on past 65 if I wanted to. We’ve still got 7 or 8 years of work to save up with

Artemisia: Look at that, I did my homework faster than you, Artemisia for the win!

Deanna: You also had less of it

Artemisia: Do you know what anemia is?

Deanna: Why?

Artemisia: You do science

Deanna: Physics is not the same as biology dummy

Artemisia: I got an email that my blood tests came back saying I have it, whatever it is. I better tell ma and pa

Deanna enjoys the silence as Artemisia leaves for the main house. It’s hard enough focusing normally but when sick it’s even more difficult. She’s just gotten back into the rhythm of the work when-

Artemisia: Means low iron apparently

Deanna: Ke- Artemisia! Can’t you go eat your food elsewhere? I’m trying to focus

Artemisia: Oh, am I a distraction for you? So sad. I think I might have to cry about that

Eventually Artemisia finishes and leaves, also leaving her plate for anyone else to take care of.

In the middle of the night Artemisia gets woken up by terrible news, puberty is arriving via facial hair!

Artemisia: Don’t look at me mantis, it’s awful

Mantis: *sits silently*

Artemisia: Oh I’ve just got to get rid of it

She leaps from her bed and heads to the spare bathroom where she knows Aaron leaves some razors in case of guests needs. After watching a few youtube videos she does her best to remove the offending hair. The whole time she’s telling herself, three more years. Just three more years then we can take stuff to make this stop. Three more, I can survive that.

While this is happening Deanna is also having an awful night. With her term paper submitted she naps until she can take more painkillers. Unfortunately they seem to be making her woozy so she decides to skip a dose at her 2am dinner time. She manages to get back to sleep but in the morning she’s still feeling lightheaded. Another nap after breakfast clears up her illness and she’s awake for her exams. She averages a B+ this term, pretty good considering all the stress she’s been through.

Before work Calista and Aaron fit in some nectar creation, two more normal bottles of grape nectar tucked away to age. Artemisia may have flunked her exams today but she’s still riding high from the confidence of changing her name to suit her, so she’s unbothered. When everyone is home the family is invited around so we can get some photos of Artemisia looking like herself with her family. Joey is of course trying to show off despite being skinny… Zio Joey’s got this!

Alfred and Rilian eat in their high chairs. Surprising nobody, picky eater Rilian decides he doesn’t want to finish his meal actually. Instead he babbles with his twin. The others happily chat until it gets past the twins bedtime. Nonno Aaron is only to happy to usher the toddlers home before they start throwing tantrums.

Tamika: You haven’t seen me all rotation

Deanna: I’m sorry Mika, I got overwhelmed with everything

Tamika: Are you better now

Deanna: I think so. I mean I miss having Paris around but... I'm past the sad longing phase

Tamika: Good! Then we can start visiting the university nightclubs looking for guys and gals

Deanna: I don’t know if nightclubs are my thing

Tamika: That’s okay. We’ll check out the campus’ social pages, there’s bound to be some singles events, we’ll be each other’s wing woman

Deanna: Deal. Just… maybe keep the cute blondes to yourself for a while

And we finish this York chapter! Deanna may be single but she’s not falling apart, with my sim days to years maths it has been a year since she broke up with Paris. Artemisia is dreaming about making everyone at school embarrassed trying to say her name. Aaron and Calista haven’t gotten any promotions but are chipping away at the charisma skill. They do have years left to reach the top yet.

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York Household: Chapter 9, Part 8

Calista and Aaron try out this nectar making contraption then it's time for Kelly's birthday.

CW: Unicorn zombie with minor carton gore

The Yorks are Italian so if you see them using words that don't look like English it's Italian, or what google assures me is Italian. Caro/Cara: Dear Buongiorno: Good morning Piccolo: Little one Tesoro: Treasure Nonno: Grandfather Nonna: Grandmother Si: Yes Grazie: Thank you Per Favore: Please Buon Compleanno: Happy Birthday

Calista: Buongiorno caro, Buon compleanno

Kelly: Grazie Ma. Pa, did you make my cake

Aaron: One chocolate cake, candle covered, ready for later

Kelly: Better go or I’ll miss the bus, can’t wait to rub my birthday in everyone’s faces!

Calista: He’s sure got enthusiasm

Aaron: Have you see Deanna yet Tesoro

Calista: No but Devin text half an hour ago saying she was heading home and Deanna had slept a good chunk of the night

Aaron: Ready to start our nectar empire?

Calista: *laughs* bring it on

Aaron: So what do we start with

Calista: Harvesting and watering

Aaron: I meant after that

Calista: I think you need to clarify your questions councillor

Aaron: *laughs* Yes captain

Calista: Let’s do the apples while we get the hang of it, they’re probably going to be less successful than the grapes anyway

The two get in and start stomping!

Aaron: It feels so weird

Calista: Come on amore, channel your ancestors

Aaron: I’m pretty sure they were all sheep farmers not nectar- UHHH

Calista: Oh and he slips straight on his butt, the crowd goes wild!

Aaron: It’s not like this is a flat surface

Calista: You’ll need a better defense than- UHHH

Aaron: I see you’ve decided to join my sit in

Calista: *laughs* I picked the wrong coloured pants for this

Despite starting at the same time Aaron finishes his bottle first. They both do a second bottle of apple nectar, they all end up average  despite my thinking they would be poor.

Aaron: Here, I’ll clean this one and you start your grape nectar in it while I clean yours

Calista: You’re just showing off about finishing early

Aaron: Oh Tesoro, you know I show off about everything

Calista: Well maybe finishing early isn’t the brag you think it is. You’ve certainly never bragged about finishing early before. Normally you brag about lasting-

Aaron: Don’t make me sweat, the nectar will go funny

Despite not feeling like it, Deanna got up, showered, and is working on the homework she was too upset to do last night. At least the lines of physics and comedy take her mind off Paris. Wondering where she is, how she’s doing, who she might have met… She pulls herself together and decides to head to campus early to get her presentation finished before classes.

I mean if there is a good view while nectar making this has got to be it! Aaron and Calista each make a bottle of grape nectar for the cellar, and discover how more colourful grape splatter is to fall into. When they’re finished they head off to shower off the sticky, but being self absorbed and active sims they both try fit in a workout before the birthday party.

Luna arrives early and assures Aaron her twins will not be attending the party, Alfred would get overwhelmed and Rilian is still somewhat afraid of Kelly.

Kelly: So this is it Bun Bun. Teenage time. Time to find out if my guesses will be anything close

Bun Bun: *sits in comforting silence*

Kelly: I am going to miss hugging you though. I wish it wasn’t limited to childish sims. Better do one more hug for luck

Calista: Table set, guests invited, cake out. It’s go time!

Eliza: I love how your house is always tidy

Calista: That’s Aaron, vacuumed everything early this morning

Sims gather round and the traditional birthday song begins. Kelly thinks of his wish, blows the candles and… nothing

Kelly: Why didn’t the candles go out

Joey: Surprise! I got you fake candles for your gift

Kelly: *laughs fakely* Go get me water to put them out if you don’t want me setting you on fire

Joey: *laughing* warning heard

Candles out, time to spin!

My teenagers get a trait rolled from their parents traits and Kelly has got the over achiever trait from Aaron. Blue is his last favourite colour, he likes basic furniture and style choices are hipster, rocker and polished. New likes include video gaming, malicious interactions, and flirtation. New dislikes include flower arranging, pet enthusiasts and classical music. He’s also rolled being pansexual with romantic attraction to female sims. I'm also trying out randomising the aspiration category and choosing from within that rather than randomising a specific thing (because he rolled Friend of the World, I don't think that fits) so he's going to be trying to become president (still in the popularity section)

Oh yeah and Deanna got a post breakup makeover.

Anya: So what’s it like being old

Kelly: Weird. And kind of annoying

Drake: Your face is annoying

Kelly: You’re still mad about that sleepover comment? At least I didn’t age up with that makeup disaster on

Drake: Shut up! It’s just my party outfit

Chasity: I think Drake is just revealing his style

Drake: Am not

Kelly: Grazie for coming

Devin: A thank you? Who are you and what have you done with my brother

Kelly then goes in for a hug, taking me and Devin by surprise.

Devin: You all good gremlin

Kelly: It just... feels strange to be this tall

Devin: Hate to break it to you but actually we’re all short

Kelly: Maybe. Something just feels off

Luna: Are you hiding in here

Deanna: No. Someone just needed to fix the TV

Joey: And that had to be you because…

Deanna: Because I’m learning handiness for my degree. Why the inquisition?

Luna: I think your hair looks nice. Did you enjoy shopping with Devin

Deanna: I never enjoy shopping. But I am glad to have a proper skin shade now

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York Household: Chapter 9, Part 7

Deanna expresses her feelings while Joey tries to be supportive. Kelly does not try to be supportive.

The Yorks are Italian so if you see them using words that don't look like English it's Italian, or what google assures me is Italian. Caro/Cara: Dear Buongiorno: Good morning Piccolo: Little one Tesoro: Treasure Nonno: Grandfather Nonna: Grandmother Si: Yes Grazie: Thank you Per Favore: Please Buon Compleanno: Happy Birthday

Deanna moves inside forlornly, hardly looking where she’s going. She feels sadness and anger swirling inside her.

Joey: Come here sis

Deanna: Joey?

Joey: Pa thought I should stay. He’s gone to buy cheese

Deanna goes and throws her arms around her big brother, hugging him close. Thank the watcher for her family. The tears in her eyes flow freely now and she couldn't say how long she stood there sobbing into Joey's jacket. Eventually she manages to slow down the sobs to speak.

Deanna: I just got dumped *sadly* I didn’t see it coming

Joey: Come and sit, we can talk

Deanna: No. I need to block that… I need to block my ex. She’s left, she doesn’t get the luxury of seeing my life anymore

Joey: I mean… straight to block? I thought you loved her

Deanna: I do! I mean I did *sighs* it’s complicated Joey

Joey: Thank the watcher I don’t get romantic feelings

Deanna: I’m sorry, if that's you trying to be helpful I'd rather face it alone

Joey: I just wonder, if you loved her, why aren’t you fighting for her

Deanna: She thinks I loved what she was more than who she was

Joey: What does that mean

Deanna: Nevermind. She was wrong

After Kelly has stayed on the second floor patio long enough to see Paris fade into the distance he goes to join his siblings in waiting for dinner.

Kelly: Woah you look terrible

Deanna: Shut up goblin, I’m not in the mood

Kelly: I thought saying you’ve looked better was a compliment for all those other times you didn’t look like this

Deanna: It isn’t and you know that

Kelly: Hey Joey, are you coming to my birthday party tomorrow

Joey: Am I invited

Kelly: You’re my brother, of course you’re invited. I’m evil but family get a special pass

Deanna: You literally insult me daily

Kelly: Do I? Or do I prepare you for the harshness of the world

Deanna: Look, I just got dumped, I’m not in the mood for your mind games

Kelly: Good riddance. She was clearly a peasant

Deanna: Look, you may be too young to understand-

Kelly: I’m 13 tomorrow

Deanna: Whatever. Point is if you love someone it’s hard to lose them

Kelly: But… she… was… a PEASANT. Sooner you accept that the happier you’ll be

Joey: That kind of made sense

Deanna: *scoffs* Don’t encourage him Joey

The oven needed a quick scrub but Aaron manages to cook some excellent level Mac and Cheese.

Kelly: YES! De you should get dumped more so we get greasy food

Deanna: *sighs* Pass me a plate then troll

Joey: Home is where the good pasta is. Grazie pa

Aaron: You’re welcome

Deanna: Grazie pa *sadly moves food about*

Aaron: You’re welcome *long silence* Kelly?

Kelly: Si pa?

Aaron: Do you have something to say

Kelly: Si... Wombats poop squares

Aaron: Do they now

Kelly: Si

*phone noise*

Aaron: Joey, it’s still no phones at the table

Joey: But I’m running some tests on my mini game. It’s like blicblock, but forget everything you know about blicblock

Aaron: Do you think the main game will be ready for release soon

Joey: I hope so but I’m trying to grind at work so I’ve only got pockets of time. Plus Alfred and Rilian like to show me their toys. I want it polished before I release it, start strong

Before everyone is finished eating Calista gets home from her shift.

Calista: I do love mac and cheese

Deanna: Mama… Paris left

Calista: I’m so sorry cara (Aaron has already text her a heads up of the situation so she’s not caught off guard)

Deanna: And she accused me of not loving her. Can you believe that?

Calista: So she said “it’s not me it’s you”

Deanna: Not exactly. She kept going on about wanting to find herself and needing to go out into the world. I offered to keep in touch but… she didn’t want that. She didn’t want me

Kelly: She was a peasant *leaves table without being excused* I vote for the watcher to delete her

Deanna: *sadly* What am I meant to do now

Joey: Whatever you feel like. Have a day of mourning if you want. Eat ice cream and drink nectar and watch films until you cry. Then tomorrow, after a good night’s sleep, you dust yourself off and carry on. You understand robotics De, don’t let this mess up your study because I think you could be a pioneer one day

Deanna: You really think that?

Joey: Of course I do. And you have to listen to me, because I’m a genius

Deanna tucks into the last of her food with the most energy she’s had all meal while Calista mouths grazie to Joey.

When the table is free Kelly grabs out his trusty diary. There’s the normal entry start, who’s on his hitlist today and why. Then comes a more thoughtful paragraph wondering about teen life. Will it be what he expects? Will he be what he expects? Will people treat him differently? Can he still keep the evil mantle with more personality? At least Mantis is immortal and can never leave.

Deanna is lounging in her cottage with the comedy channel on but she's paying it no attention. She's scrolling through photos on her phone when a familiar sim bursts through her door.

Devin: De! Joey told me what happened! Come here

The two kiss on the cheek and hug. Even though Devin has already heard the story she lets Deanna tell it again to get it off her chest.

Devin: Oh my! Clearly we need to make some changes

Deanna: What do you mean

Devin: *gently* Cara you are not going to heal with photos of the two of you in your face

Deanna: But *sniffles* she’s in most of my friend photos

Devin: Come to your room, I’ll work my style magic on your walls

Devin: There. Now she’s not in your room. The friend photos with her are not where you’ll be trying to sleep

Deanna: Thanks Devin

Devin: Of course. Now sleep, tomorrow after classes we’re going shopping

Deanna: But I hate shopping

Devin: I know but I used my status as favourite to convince the watcher she needs to change your skintone to fit the rest of us, may as well get a style over. Nothing says I’m newly single like changing your hair

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York Household: Chapter 9, Part 4

Time for a York family brunch!

The Yorks are Italian so if you see them using words that don't look like English it's Italian, or what google assures me is Italian. Caro/Cara: Dear Buongiorno: Good morning Piccolo: Little one Tesoro: Treasure Nonno: Grandfather Nonna: Grandmother Si: Yes Grazie: Thank you Per Favore: Please Buon Compleanno: Happy Birthday

Paris has been watching some kids TV in the apartment she shares with Deanna but, eventually getting bored, starts playing with an infant toy she found in Kelly’s toybox. Perks of being a childish sim.

Deanna: I’m done!

Paris: You are?

Deanna: Well 3 out of 4 lots of homework but I’m to tired to do more

Paris: You can always do it tomorrow

Deanna: And how about you? Can I do you tonight?

Paris: *coyly* If you want

Deanna: I do want

Aaron: Think we can woohoo without a kid barging in saying Kelly made them cry

Calista: I think the kids he hangs out with are tougher than that

After the pair are satisfied Calista cuddles up beside Aaron as he plays with her hair.

Calista: Por favore, can you be in good Nonno mode for brunch

Aaron: What do you mean

Calista: No telling Rilian he’s coddled or Alfred that he's the better twin. They’re speaking now, they can catch on

Aaron: *sighs* Rilian cries at the drop of a hat

Calista pinches Aaron.

Aaron: Fine, fine! I’ll try keep my annoyance to a minimum

At long last the whole house slumbers.

Devin: Buongiorno pa

Aaron: Cara, you’re here

Devin: Forget fashionable late I’d far rather be fashionably early

Deanna: Shh! They’re sleeping

Devin: Why is the lounge full of sleeping kids at almost 11am

Aaron: I think Kelly kept them up late with his spooky stories. We should probably get them up before brunch starts though

Devin: Yep. I don’t need any kid stealing all of ma’s omelettes

The family arrive for brunch and while Calista gets the last of Kelly’s guests on their way Aaron puts the toddlers in the high chairs.

Aaron: Here we have some omelettes cooked by your nonna, just for you

Alfred: For me

Devin: Si. Make sure you eat it before it gets cold

Alfred: No eat. Talk mama

Devin: Rilian, will you please eat

Rilian: It poison?

Calista: I don’t know what your cheeky Zio Kelly told you, but I would never give you poison. I promise, I made this with love and it tastes very good

Devin takes time to encourage Rilian to eat, he’s a picky eater, but eventually he starts to nibble on the omelette. His little face lights up and he begins to tuck in happily. Of course nonno Aaron is oblivious to this show of superior twin power as he’s over with the second generation of Yorks to eat.

Luna: How is the nectar garden going

Calista: We’re still waiting for the fruit to grow but-

Rilian: I DONE

Luna: *tuts* Rilian it is not good to interrupt. I am happy you finished your meal though

Alfred: This good nonna

Devin: What do we say

Alfred: Tank? Tank nonna

Calista: *smiles* at least he’s trying

Luna: We figure we’ll teach them grazie and danke after they know what thank you actually means

Aaron: How are you today Rilian? *looks at Calista deliberately*

Rilian: *smiles* I good good nonno. I eat up

Aaron: Oh? Molto bene

Rilian: *looks puzzled*

Devin: It’s Italian caro, you’ll learn in time

Rilian: Oh. Nonna can I out

Calista: Since you have finished eating sure

Joey: I see you also ate yours Alfred

Alfred: Yes Zio Joey *blows kiss*

Joey: aww, thanks piccolo

Freed from his chair Rilian toddles around and toddles right into Kelly.

Rilian: Zio Ke, Zio Ke! I eat up

Kelly: Did you now? How do you know it wasn’t poison

Rilian: *thinks* it taste good, mo bean (molto bene)

Kelly: That’s good news. You’ll have enough energy to survive then

Rilian: Huh

Kelly: See I was bitten last night and now I’m a MONSTER

Rilian: *jumps out of skin*

Rilian: *wailing*

Kelly: Shut up you’re fine

Rilian: *cries loudly* NONNO ZIO KE MEAN

Aaron: *sighs* Coming Rilian

Rilian: *sniffles and smiles at Kelly*

Kelly: Oh you little poop you're totally acting

Aaron: What’s going on over here then

Alfred: Up nonna up

Calista: Here I come. Uh oh, sounds like Rilian might be having some trouble

Alfred: I help, I snuggle

Calista: *hugging tightly* That’s right, you’re a snuggle bug aren’t you piccolo. All right, down we go

Alfred: I free, I free

…

Aaron: Kelly what did you do?

Kelly: He’s fine, he just smiled at me!

Rilian: *sniffles* Nonno Zio Ke scare *pouts*

Aaron: *sighs* You decided it was a good idea to scare a three year old?

Kelly: I said I was a monster and he overreacted

Aaron: Kelly he’s a toddler, of course monsters are scary

Rilian: *sniffles* Nonno I sad

Aaron: Don’t worry Rilian, we can find something fun. As for you Kelly, time out

Kelly: *sighs* nobody has a sense of humour in this family

Defeated he goes and sits. Alfred comes over and tries talking to him but like normal Kelly prefers to ignore his nephews. Meanwhile Aaron scoops Rilian up and plays with him until he’s calmed down properly.

So what do we reackon folks? I'm still not 100% certain what happened with Kelly and Rilian. Reminder to read the whole option before clicking (it's me, I only read half the sentence then realise I was too eager to click)

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York Household: Chapter 9, Part 2

My favouite sim visits without being invited because she is fabulous. Devin and Paris discuss how Devin knew she wanted to be an actress.

The Yorks are Italian so if you see them using words that don't look like English it's Italian, or what google assures me is Italian. Caro/Cara: Dear Buongiorno: Good morning Piccolo: Little one Tesoro: Treasure Nonno: Grandfather Nonna: Grandmother Si: Yes Grazie: Thank you Per Favore: Please Buon Compleanno: Happy Birthday

Paris: Do you need any help up here?

Calista: Grazie Paris but no. I’m almost finished then we just have to wait for plants to grow

Paris: Oh

Calista: Are you okay? You seem a bit glum

Paris: Guess I just don’t like clouds

Calista: How about going for a run? It always helps clear my mind. And if you ever need to talk about anything you feel like you need a parent to hear, I’ll be around

Paris: *forces smile* Thanks Calista

Paris heads off, hoping a run will lift her mood. The main problem is high school is over. She knew who she was there, a cheerleader. What is she now? What does she want? What can she even do? Calista is kind but she would prefer her parents to be alive so she could talk to them.

Kelly: Bun bun! Let me tell you about my morning. I ran into the perfect target

Bun Bun: *silence*

Kelly: She was a stuck up lady at the beach. I totally got under her skin

Bun Bun: *silence*

Kelly: Exactly!

Kelly takes time to tell bun bun all the juicy details, and imagine some gore like normal. Bun bun is left smiling happily!

Paris gets back home to see Devin at the door.

Devin: Hey Paris

Paris: You here to see your parents

Devin: Whoever is in. Luna’s taking the boys to visit their uncles in Windenburg today so I’ve got time on my hands

Paris: I’d love to talk to you actually

Devin: About what

Paris: About you

Devin: Ah! My favourite topic! *laughs* Let’s sit

Paris: How did you know you wanted to be an actor?

Devin: I've answered this in interviews a billion times! I have what I like to call natural dramatic flair

Paris: I’ve noticed

Devin: I’m going to take that as a compliment. Anyways I’ve always loved playing dress up and pretending to be loads of characters. I drove Joey mad with all my make believe games, he just wanted to have an iPad. I enjoyed drama in high school and figured, if I can make a career out of playing dress up, why not?

Paris: But you knew what you wanted to do? Like right out of high school?

Devin: Yes and no? I mean I had a dream, but it wouldn’t have happened without hard work, a whole lot of luck and a supportive partner. And my flawless complexion of course

Calista: Of course cara

Devin: *laughs* You made this face ma, be proud of it because I am

Calista: Si cara

Paris: I have no idea what I want to do

Kelly: Why is no one asking what I want to do

Devin: We know what you want to do

Kelly: No you don’t

Devin: Sow seeds of destruction and chaos throughout the world

Kelly: Lucky guess

Calista: You’ll figure it out. I had no idea what to do after high school-

Kelly: But then she met pa and they had very boring adventures up and down the whole of Italy until they decided to move to Willow Creek and have my accidental back birth of a sister

Devin: Why do you have to be such a gremlin

Kelly: Evil’s going to evil. Have fun with your twins. *smirks* Is Rilian still avoiding bad tasting food because it could be poison

Devin: Go away, you’re not my brother

Kelly: You’re just mad I’m smart

Devin: Oh yeah, smart enough to trick a 3 year old, how impressive

Kelly and Devin began to exchange insults in Italian until Calista, having had enough, tells Kelly to go work on his mental skill which is still languishing down at level 3.

Paris: I feel so useless. If I was smart I could just make a decision

Devin: You’re not useless just because you don’t know what you want to do. Like ma was saying before Kelly rudely interrupted, she had to take time to figure it out. Luna didn’t always know she was going to be a professor

Paris: Well why did she decide to do that

Devin: Because it encompasses who she is. She’s super brainy, she picks things up quick and genuinely loves learning new stuff. She says with teaching you never stop learning. Then she’s encouraging. Growing up with her dad, it was always her that looked out for her brothers, helped them when they needed it. As a professor she gets to help students all the time. She fosters their potential until they can see it. It makes her a great mum as well

Paris: So maybe if I can figure out who I am, then I’ll be able to figure out what I want to do

Calista: Just remember Paris, you’re very young. It’s normal to not know who you are at your age

Devin: Plus, we’re never just one thing. We’re a bunch of things

Paris: Thank you Devin, I appreciate it

Devin remains dubious about the whole conversation though. It sounds like Paris has never seen or read any interview she’s done. Clearly Deanna needs to sing her praises more, or Paris needs to listen better. Maybe she should get them ZBB: Apocalypse Rising on DVD so they can see her behind the scenes interviews...

Kelly: They’ll never see this coming

Deanna: Can you do that quietly

Kelly: You’re the one at MY desk. Now, do I use mantis droppings or… do I use sour milk

Deanna: Why are you so attached to your praying mantis?

Kelly: They kill their mates. I get to have a murderer in my room! How awesome is that???

Deanna: Not the word I’d choose

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Villareal Household: Chapter 5, Part 7

The picnic catch up continues, Devin pays her parents a visit, and Luna and Devin think about if another pregnancy is wise.

For ease of reading if the toddlers are trying to say real words I'll put the English in brackets when they do not use the whole word. Luna (mummy) and Devin (mama) use some German and Italian.

Schatz (German) meaning treasure Schnucki (German) meaning sweetie but doesn't have an exact translation Bambino/s (Italian) meaning male child/children Amore (Italian) meaning love Piccolo (Italian) meaning little one Caro (Italian) meaning dear Zia/Zio (Italian) meaning aunt/uncle Nonna/Nonno (Italian) meaning grandfather/grandmother

Devin: You didn’t want to bring Viola

Cassandra: Turns out, the twins are not her biggest fans

Charlie: Oh duck, what’s that like

Cassandra: At the moment it’s fine. Viola doesn’t understand enough to be bothered

Devin: And the girls

Cassandra: *laughs* they think an infant is like a chicken, say boo enough and it will just leave

While the grown ups laugh Rilian has had enough splashing and wanders over to Clover. He waves hello and Clover barks happily in response.

Charlie: Think they’ll grow out of it

Cassandra: Rahul is trying to talk them into it. But we want at least one more kid so they’ll have to adapt

Charlie: Being part of a big family does have perks. How about you Devin, will you and Luna have another

Devin: Well…

Cassandra: Come on, it’s us

Devin: She wants another one, at least she said so during the pregnancy. But then the postpartum depression happened. I worry that if it happened once it’ll happen again if we have another

Charlie: You could always adopt. Me and Kaori will eventually

Devin: I know but… Bloodlines are important to Luna, she really wants kids she’s related to

Cassandra: Everyone is allowed to have their own priorities

Devin: I do like seeing mini mixes of me and Luna bobbling about if I’m honest

Charlie: You’d better have more since you brought that toddler play palace

Devin: *laughs* It does take up an awful amount of space, I swear I checked the measurements before I ordered it

Devin: I think we had better start on these sandwiches before they spoil

Alfred: Race Me say dess? (Shall we race Mercedes)

Mercedes: *scoffs and speeds up*

Rilian: Aunt Cass, you eat

Cassandra: Of course, food helps you grow big and strong

Rilian: *whispers* I not eat

Devin: Rilian! Come on! Don’t think I missed your half-eaten breakfast caro

Charlie: What is this

Devin: BLT

Charlie: Shouldn’t it have B, you know, bacon

Devin: It’s faux if you want to get technical

Alfred: yum yum

Savannah: It nice taste

Cassandra: How about you Mercedes, is it okay

Mercedes: Yes. Thank you Aunt Devin

Devin: You’re very welcome

For a while it’s quiet as all the little ones are eating.

Cassandra: It’s less noisy here than I expected

Devin: I think it’s because there’s so few houses up here, no one really drives by you know

Charlie: You can’t even get vehicles up to our house. The mountain is car free

Cassandra: How’s that going? You adjusting…

Charlie: Adjusting to knowing I have to live there forever and work to maintain it… it’s a process. But Kaori makes everything worth it, I’d never leave her

The toddlers are finished and toddle off.

Cassandra: Hey Charlie, you want to hear a story that’ll make you happy to be a lesbian

Charlie: I’m always happy but sure

A few minutes later…

Devin bursts into raucous laughter while Charlie looks horrified.

Charlie: Oh dear watcher thank you for not making me straight! Male pixel parts are *gags*

Meanwhile Rilian has used the distraction to dump his half eaten sandwich in the library, sneaky sneak.

Picnic over Devin takes the bambinos to visit their nonno and nonna.

Calista: Nice to get a visit from a starlet

Devin: *chuckles* We got the photos from the birthday done and wanted to give you your copies

Alfred: Hi Zi De (Zia Deanna)

Deanna: Hi Alfred, how are you today

Alfred: *hides behind his hands*

Rilian: K, K, K (Kelly Kelly Kelly)

Kellly: *sighs* Yes Rilian, what do you want

Rilian: Hi Zi K (Zio Kelly)

Kelly: *rolls eyes*

Rilian: You eat Zi K (Zio Kelly)

Kelly: Do I eat? Of course I eat

Rilian blubbers and Kelly tries to ignore him and focus on TV.

Rilian: Food uck uck (yuck yuck)

Kelly: I agree, some food is way too yuck to eat. *evil idea pops in head* But hey, do you know why some food tastes yuck?

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Aaron: Hey cara

Devin: Hey pa, how are you

Aaron: Good. Did I hear someone say photos

Devin: Right here

Alfred meanwhile is being fussed over by his nonna who happily scoops him up to snuggle.

Devin finds a sad Rilian and pulls some funny faces to try cheer him up.

Devin: What were you doing with my son

Kelly: Chill out, we were just talking about food. He told me about how he didn’t eat all his lunch and I said you shouldn’t eat food if it’s yuck food

Devin: *sighs* Please tell me you didn’t Kelly

Kelly: What? *deliberately looking at Rilian* Everyone knows yuck food means it has poison which will kill you

Rilian nods.

Devin: It’s not poison

Rilian: Uck food no eat, I die (No eat yuck food or I die)

Devin: I’m leaving before you give him any more evil ideas

Back home Devin tried to help Rilian potty, and again Alfred went independently and was pleased despite making a puddle. Afterwards the bambinos needed a nap after their long day. They slept long enough that Luna had time to go for a swim, develop a fear of swimming, and practice her debate skill.

Luna: What did I miss today

Devin: Both bambinos reached level 3 communication skill so-

Rilian: We talk!

Luna: Well do you eat

Alfred: I eat. I eat fast.

Devin: Rilian…

Rilian: *innocently* Yes mama

Devin: Please eat your sandwich

Rilian: I did bite mama

Alfred: I finish

Rilian pulls a face at his brother.

Devin: The rest of us are eating

Rilian: *ignores Devin* Alfred, you see-

Luna: Rilian, schnucki, why aren’t you eating

Rilian: Uck food no eat, I die (No eat yuck food or I die)

Devin groans and Alfred laughs while Luna looks very confused.

Rilian: Uck food piss in. Zi K say (Yuck food has poison in it, Zio Kelly said so)

Devin: I’m so sorry Lu. I went to see ma and pa and he wandered off and talked to Kelly

Rilian: Zi K (Zio Kelly) good

Luna: Said nobody, ever

Alfred: Zi (Zio) Joey fun. Where Zi (Zio) Joey

Devin: He’s just out getting the last of his stuff caro, he’ll be back

Rilian: I no need eat. I…

Luna: Yes…

Rilian: I… *motions with his hands to show big*

Devin: You’re full?

Rilian: Yes! No hung no more (Not hungry any more)

Luna: Bath time anyone

Rilian: With bubbly mummy

Alfred: Carry me mama

Luna takes Rilian into her bathroom for his bath while Devin carries Alfred to the bathroom beside the nursery. As usual the bambinos spend more time playing than trying to get clean.

Rilian: Splash splash

Luna: How about trying to keep the water in the tub schnucki

Alfred: This duck and I bird

Devin: Is that right piccolo

Alfred: I have bird shirt

Luna: Sleep time

Rilian: No mummy, story time

Devin: Do you two want a story

Alfred: Yes mama, story time

Luna: What do we say

Twins: PLEASE

Devin: Let’s see, where were we last time

Alfred: Long neck

Rilian: No *yawns* spike dino

Alfred: Long *yawns* neck *yawns* mummy

It doesn’t take many pages for the bambinos to fall asleep, they had a big day and while naps helped them stay awake for dinner the warm baths made them sleepy.

Devin: So Lu, I was talking with Cass and Charlie

Luna: How were they

Devin: OMW Cass had this hilarious story- but we were talking about kids and it got me thinking, will we have more kids?

Luna: Of course we will. Why would you wonder about that?

Devin: Well we haven’t broached the subject since the post-partum depression

Luna: Why does that make a difference

Devin: It was hard for me to see you like that, and I know it was hard for you to go through-

Luna: It was rough, that’s for sure, but I want kids! More kids

Devin: It’s just, if you had it once then, you’ll be more likely to get it again right

Luna: Oh… I guess I hadn’t thought about that. Are you saying you won't let us have more kids

Devin: I’m not saying that amore. Please don’t get me wrong, I’d love more kids with you when the bambinos get older. But your mental health is important, I don’t want to lose you just to get another child

Luna: Hey, you’re not going to lose me. If you’re not confident enough to chance it now, we can wait until the bambinos get older, would that make you feel better

Devin: Deal. Now amore, let me show you all my confidence

Night falls in Del Sol Valley and the Villareal’s are wrapped! The twin toddlers are sleeping soundly while Devin and Luna are holding off on trying for another pregnancy.

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York Household: Chapter 9, Part 3

In this part Reece swings by to visit Deanna and Kelly throws his final child sleepover.

The Yorks are Italian so if you see them using words that don't look like English it's Italian, or what google assures me is Italian. Caro/Cara: Dear Buongiorno: Good morning Piccolo: Little one Tesoro: Treasure Nonno: Grandfather Nonna: Grandmother Si: Yes Grazie: Thank you Per Favore: Please Buon Compleanno: Happy Birthday

Devin: But why are you going to make nectar

Calista: I’m a maker cara, I like to create. Plus we’re Italian. If there’s an opportunity to make nectar, how could we not embrace it

Devin: Well sure but do you really have to stomp in it

Calista: If you want it done authentically, si

Devin: Do you like… wash your feet first

Calista: Si but the acidity of the juice and the fermentation kills anything troubling

Devin: Well if you give me any it better have gone through extra fermentation

*doorbell*

Paris: I’ll grab it

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Paris: Reece! Come in. Deanna is pretty busy with coursework but I’m here

Reece: Oh right! We’re doing different majors, I forgot the programme she wanted to get into was starting this week

Paris: Yeah she’s swamped but she’s bound to take a break in the next hour. How have you been

Reece: *smiles* Happy. What about you?

Paris: Still waiting for inspiration for the future

Reece: What do you mean

Paris: Why are you doing a biology degree

Reece: Me? Well I love nature

Paris: So you’re not just doing it because your sisters did it

Reece: *somewhat offended* No Paris, I’m not. I’m capable of making my own decisions

Paris: How did you pick it? I’m not trying to be snarky, honest, I just don’t know how critical thinking works

Reece: Oh. I thought about what I like, what I enjoy, who I am. Biology seemed the best path forward

Reece: But higher education isn’t for everyone. Like my sister-in-law doesn’t have a degree, neither does my sisters fiancé. And who knows if Samir will ever feel like studying

Deanna: What are we talking about

Reece: How we picked degrees. Let me guess, you looked in to the eyes of a robot and “knew”

Deanna: Come here you goof, I’ve not seen you in ages

Reece: I’m a genius actually, I just be a goof because I know you like comedy

Deanna: I am taking a comedy elective

Reece: Shut up, you are not

Devin: She needs something to break up the big brain classes

Deanna: There’s far more pre homework than I realised

Reece: You’ll handle it, you’re a problem solver

Deanna: Not always. Devin, you want to tell the story about-

Devin: YES. So there we were, a teen and her two kid siblings, berated by the constant crying of our newborn brother. When he finally fell asleep ma also had to sleep, and pa had an important case, so who was in charge of our dinner? The three of us

Devin’s story is of course filled with drama, chaos and problem solving so poor it leaves Reece speechless.

Paris: But you’re older now babe, you can make better decisions

Deanna: Maybe. I’ve got some free time now if you’d like to test out my decision making…

Reece: As an understander of innuendo I’m going to take my leave

Devin: Right behind you. Have fun you two, I’ll see you for family brunch

Kelly’s friends arrive at 5. Unfortunately the clouds are still hanging around so it’s hard to see the meal Aaron cooked for them.

Fergus: Is this chicken

Kelly: Of course it’s chicken, the roast is right there

Anya: Will we watch a movie tonight

Chasity: I want to do more scary stories

Drake: I’ve thought of one that’s going to blow your old one out of the water Kelly

Kelly: *scoffs* dream on

Atlas: Thanks for dinner Mrs York

Calista: Kelly’s pa cooked it but I will tell him you appreciated it

Calista: They’re movie watching, should be mostly quiet for a while

Aaron: Good. I need to do more cooking to get us through the week

Calista: I was thinking by Kelly’s birthday most of the plants should have sprouted. Maybe we should take the day off work and try out nectar making properly

Aaron: Sounds like a plan captain

Calista: *giggles* I’m going to go stargaze for a bit, if I can see anything through these clouds

Anya: Yes, a space one, they’re the best

Kelly: It’s called sci-fi ninny

Anya: Bite me

Atlas: Shh you lot, I want to watch

Chasity: You did put on the subtitles right

Kelly: I did

Drake: I hate subtitles

Kelly: Well I hate your face and I survive seeing it

Fergus: Chin up Drake, it’s good manners to make sure everyone can understand what the characters are saying

Chasity: I do appreciate having them

Anya: We know Chasity, and I don’t mind them

The kids mostly quieten down as the film starts. Fergus pulls out a toy to play with mid movie but ends up bonking himself in the head.

Chasity: You okay Fergus

Fergus: Absolutely

Kelly: Maybe you have a concussion and you’ll die

Fergus: Then I’ll haunt your house

Kelly: Oh I’m pretty sure there’s already ghosts all around us, just waiting for the chance to possess us

Paris: Did you remember to eat

Deanna: Huh?

Paris: Did you have dinner while I was having a shower. Please tell me you didn’t go straight back to work

Deanna: *laughs* Don’t worry, dinner has been eaten

Paris: This is good. Your pa is a great cook

Deanna: Always says he picked up his skills traveling with ma but I think my nonna and nonno taught him a few tricks first

Paris: Well I’ll be watching some TV. When you’re ready to sleep come grab me okay

Deanna: Sounds good

Joey: What’s happening back here

Deanna: Shh! Studying

Joey: *whispers* hey ma

Calista: *whispers* caro, what are you doing here so late

Joey: I thought I’d crash Kelly’s sleepover again but he really didn’t want me this time

Aaron: No kidding. I went in to get a book I’d lost and he glared daggers at me until I left

Calista: It’s his last chance to meet his slumber party aspiration, it matters to him. Now Joey, are you bringing anyone to brunch *raises eyebrows*

Joey: No ma, I do not have a girlfriend I’m bringing to brunch

Calista: It doesn’t have to be a girlfriend, I know you don’t want one

Joey: Thanks but I don’t think my one night stands are the kind of women who enjoy a family brunch with a guy they just met

Inside the sleepover continues. The kids exchange banter now and then while the film runs but eventually it ends. At that point the scary stories start! Kelly has not prepared one this time but he enjoys listening to what the others think is scary, and periodically yelling interruptions to scare everyone. After the stories they put some kids pop on the stereo and have a dance battle. The sleepover reaches gold level and Kelly smiles at his success! (so does Bun Bun) Kelly has officially completed his childhood aspiration!

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Villareal Household: Chapter 5, Part 6

In this part Devin becomes a regular for season 2 of ZBB: Apocalypse Rising. Back home the stay over continues, as does Rilian being a picky eater. Lastly Devin prepares to host a picnic.

For ease of reading if the toddlers are trying to say real words I'll put the English in brackets when they do not use the whole word. Luna (mummy) and Devin (mama) use some German and Italian.

Schatz (German) meaning treasure Schnucki (German) meaning sweetie but doesn't have an exact translation Bambino/s (Italian) meaning male child/children Amore (Italian) meaning love Piccolo (Italian) meaning little one Caro (Italian) meaning dear Tante/Onkel (German) meaning aunt/uncle

Luna: Shooting day, exciting

Devin: It always is! I’m go glad Norah hired me for another season, she’s such fun to work with. You’re not working today right?

Luna: Nope! I’ll be trying to focus on improving my research skill, I want this next promotion

Early riser Alfred is up early so Devin potty trains him while Luna eats. Afterwards Luna carries Alfred to his high chair for breakfast. Devin wakes up Rilian and tries again to coach him on the potty. He has an accident anyway.

Devin: Come on Rillian, breakfast time

Rilian: No mama, me no carry (I do not want to be carried)

Devi: Sorry caro but mama has to be on set by midday, we don’t have time for you to walk yourself

Rilian pouts and grumbles the entire way.

Devin: See, we have nice cereal

Rilian: *hums to self, ignores cereal*

Devin: Come on caro, at least try some before you turn it down

Rilian: food uck uck (yuck yuck)

Max: What’s going on in here

Devin: We’re refusing to eat our breakfast

Max: That’s it buddy, rebel against the system

Rilian: Onk Max si si *giggles* (Onkel Max silly)

Devin: Thanks for the support

Max: It’s what I’m here for

Eventually Rilian empties his bowl and sings Devin a song about food, getting none of the food words right.

Devin and Rilian walk to where Alfred is playing on the tablet by Luna who is debating the mirror again.

Devin: Now bambinos mama has to go but mama will be back, promise

Rilian: Mama play?

After a rousing play session Devin is almost out the door when Alfred requests a hug

Alfred: Bye bye mama, me love

Devin: Is that a sentence

Luna: As a professor of language I can assure you, it was not a sentence. At least, not yet

Devin: You two keep working on talking while I’m out. Te amo amore, back later

Rudolphus: Why are we doing this zombie show again

Devin: We need to pay rent

Rudolphus: Like you pay rent

Devin: I pay property taxes. Plus Norah asked

Emily: Oh gosh, they did not take good photos for continuity last time, who was even running this department

Devin: Can you find the costume

Emily: I think so, just be careful with it. If you’re becoming a regular I’ll redo it so it’s more interesting for the camera

Devin: Thank Emily, I’ll try not to dent it when I fall

Emily: That’s not funny

Devin: But there’s a scene where I fall

Emily: *sighs* Of course there is

Devin: Season 2! How’d you get the network to let me in after my character was killed off

Norah: Honey once you won that award they were happy to let me write you back in

Devin: I missed you Norah. Movie sets weren’t the same without you. So, any notes for how I should play the revival scene

Norah: *sighs*

Devin: Hey, you okay

Norah: This co-star they hired… the only simlish she knows is her lines

Devin: You’re kidding

Norah: I wish I was, thank the watcher we’ve got you

Devin: I’ll go talk to her, she’s got to know hello right?

Devin: Hello Tadelech, I’m Devin. It’s nice to meet you

Tadelech: It wasn’t the same once the bugs came

Devin: *blanks* Shall we run our lines then

Devin pulls out her script and Tadelech figures out what she means. Despite not knowing simlish to communicate Tadelech is delivering her lines wonderfully, she clearly loves acting.

Devin: It’s going to be fine. Tadelech knows her lines, that’s all she needs

Norah: I hope so, this show is just so important to me

Devin: Norah your work always speaks for itself, trust me, she can do this and you’ll have quality content

Norah remains dubious but starts filming. First up is Devin’s monologue. In it she recaps what happened on the first season and reveals that her character was merely assumed to be dead. In actuality she’s still alive, kicking and fighting the bugs!

Devin: Mina Mina Mina, you look a-mina-mazing

Mina: Rudolphus is an artist with the make up. Regular selfie?

Devin: Always

Norah: ACTION

Devin: Listen to me, this isn’t you! The bugs are inside you, changing you

Mina: The only thing that’s changed is I can see you for the coward you are

The two then pull off the choreographed fight sequence, trusting special effects to make it look realistic.

Norah: CUT

Devin breathes a sigh of relief and moves on to the next scene.

ACTION

Devin picks up the discarded looking guitar and begins to play. They’ll add the proper tune in when it’s edited but she still likes to play what should be played. Then it’s across the stage to where Tadelech waits expectantly. Together they run through the reunion scene, selling that their characters have known each other all along.

CUT

Final scene of the day leaves Devin’s character in a precarious position. Will she return for a third season? It depends on fan response.

When Devin gets home the twins are excited to see her and begin to babble incoherently.

Devin: Woah woah woah, let’s talk over dinner huh

Luna: Come on schnucki, up we go

Rilian: up mummy up

Devin: Today we’re going to try some delicious peas

Alfred: Why pez (peas)

Luna: To help you both grow big and strong

Alfred and Rilian babble to each other while the grown ups talk.

Devin: Poor thing didn’t know any simlish

Luna: None at all?

Devin: Technically she knew her lines

Joey: Did she understand what she was saying

Devin: I think so, I mean her acting seemed accurate

Luna: So you did all the scenes they needed you for

Devin: And I got gold because I’m fabulous

Potty time and neither twin has reached level 2 yet. I know it’s because I have skill difficulty higher than normal, but I do wish I could make the potty skill exempt. Then it’s story time to get the bambinos to sleep, followed by tucking in and kisses. While Luna does some more debate practice, Devin dives into trying to pick up Windenburgish.

Luna: Did you sleep well

Devin: I did, but I’m pretty excited for today

Luna: Say hi to Cassandra and Charlie for me

Devin: Will do

Luna heads to the garden to harvest where Miriam finds her, I swear Miriam always hangs around the garden. Luna then makes fruit salad for breakfast and chats to her brothers who will be leaving later on today.

Alfred: Mama what do (what are you doing)

Devin: Just updating my social media. You ready for potty practice

Alfred: Me do, me do, no we (I can do it, don't need to do it as a team)

Rilian: Mama help me

Devin: Since your brother apparently doesn’t need my superior guidance of course I can help you Rilian

They shuffle in to the bathroom and Devin coaches Rilian while Alfred tries by himself. Both methods seem to work as the bambinos reach level 2 potty!

Devin: Mummy was making breakfast, who wants a lift

Alfred: Me mama, me

Rilian: No no no

Devin: Okay then. Rilian can you keep up

Rilian: Yes. I bob (walk) mama

In the kitchen they all grab plates and begin to eat.

Luna has headed off to work and Devin begins preparation for todays event, friends kid friendly catch up. She’s making some BLT’s for the guests when the bambinos finish eating and head for the stereo to dance.

Devin: Rilian, caro, did you finish yours

Rilian: *pulls cheeky face* yes mama

Devin: Good job

Alfred: Rili not-

Rilian: Shh Alfe, shhh

Lastly Devin makes some lemonade in case anyone wants it. Rilian and Alfred are pretty happy with the yard, now full of toddler toys after Devin’s latest paycheck cleared. They hug in excitement. The guests arrive! Devin’s BFF’s Cassandra and Charlie. Cassandra brought Savannah and Mercedes (friendly reminder they’re around *checks* five and a half, while Devin’s bambinos are 3 and a quarter today). Charlie not having human children brought her furbaby Clover.

Alfred: Hi

Mercedes: Who are you

Alfred: Me is Alfred

Devin: Thanks for coming over

Cassandra: Of course, we haven’t had a hangout with just us three in ages

Charlie: Are we just going to ignore the kids

Cassandra: My girls can entertain themselves, mostly…

Devin: So long as I can keep eyeline with the pond, everyone should be fine to amuse themselves

Alfred continues to try babbling to a more literate Mercedes. Water loving Rilian meanwhile goes and has a splash about in the pond in his gumboots. In the yard Devin settles where she can keep an eye on him, and happily catches up with her best friends.

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Villareal Household: Chapter 5, Part 2

In this part the family break in their new house. The twins become good friends, Luna enjoys spring cleaning, and Devin gets some exciting news from her last director!

For ease of reading IF the infants are trying to say real words I'll put the English in brackets, otherwise it's babble. Luna (mummy) and Devin (mama) use some German and Italian.

Schatz (German) meaning treasure Schnucki (German) meaning sweetie but doesn't have an exact translation Bambino/s (Italian) meaning male child/children Amore (Italian) meaning love Piccolo (Italian) meaning little one Caro (Italian) meaning dear Zia/Zio (Italian) meaning aunt/uncle Tante/Onkel (German) meaning aunt/uncle

Alfred and Rilian are content to play in the nursery and babble to each after. After a short while however their sleepiness catches up with them and they both fall asleep on the new rug.

At the gate Devin begins her usual livestream of her run. Yes this is obviously a big security concern, but she’s a sim and doesn’t think about these things. Luna however makes herself at home in the back garden. She replanted the garden and some plants were ready to evolve. She does her best to deal with some bugs that seem to have become attached to the plants in the move, and pulls what weeds she can.

Devin: Mama is back bambinos! Who’s ready for a diaper change?

Alfred lazily stretches out and looks towards Devin. Rilian meanwhile scoots himself into the super secret hiding space of beside the laundry basket so he doesn’t have to go first.

Devin: *in jest* Oh no, where has Rilian gone? He isn't here

Rilian: *giggles* I hi goo (hide good)

Devin: I’ll do you as soon as Alfred is done

Devin: Oh dear watcher that- *gags*

Rilian: *blows raspberry*

Devin: You can say that again. I think we’re clean now Alfred, down you go

Devin switches twins and has just begun to clean up Rilian when he pees all over her. She is pretty disgusted by it but Rilian simply giggles playfully to her.

Devin: I hope this mean you won’t use your diaper as soon as I put it on

Luna: Sleepwear time I think

Alfred: Mummy ah ah (up up)

Luna gets him changed and while Devin works on the mess Rilian has made. She then carries Alfred to the dining area.

Luna: Stay here just a minute Alfred, mummy will grab some food

Alfred looks around him and chooses to think about the bin behind him. I guess there’s no accounting for taste.

Devin gets Rilian seated as Luna begins to feed the yoghurt melts to Alfred who remembers he loves them.

Devin: Shall we try these again Rilian? You were unsure but let’s try be brave huh

Rilian: *blows raspberry*

Devin: Please try for mama. Open up, here comes the yummy

Rilian closes his mouth around the yoghurt melt and contemplates. He likes it! Now the parents can start eating.

Luna: Alfred are you showing your brother how to eat

Alfred: Mummy ba flu im (I'll show him)

Devin: Rilian is sort of shovelling them in now

Alfred: Ri si si (Rilian silly silly) mama

Devin: I think I may have understood that

Luna: He is a little talker isn’t he. We did good schatz

Devin: You did good, you grew them first

Devin pulls a silly face at the boys and they both burst out laughing.

Luna: we better give them some milk since half of Alfred’s went on his face and Rilian is playing with his

Devin: Drink up caro

Luna: Alfred you can’t just guzzle, you know gas makes your tummy hurt

Alfred pouts but when he gets the bottle back tries going slower.

Devin: Can I do bedtime

Luna: Sure, I want to clean up the dishes, and the disaster site that is Alfred’s high chair

Devin: Oh, it’s just a burp this time!

Luna: How about you schnucki? Please just gas, please just gas…

Alfred complies and burps tiny bubbles out.

Devin: Come on bambinos, night night time

Alfred: Mama lo ew ch

Devin: Up we go caro. Hang in there Rilian, we just need to put Alfred to bed first

Rilian despite being in the back carrier doesn’t agree that he should have to wait for Alfred to be put in his crib and begins to wail...

Devin: Just a minute caro. Okay Alfred, you have a good sleep. Mama loves you very much. Mummy loves you to

Rilian: WAHHHHHHH

Devin: We’re putting you to bed right now, calm caro calm

Devin: I got them to sleep

Luna: Did you now

The two walk to the nursery where the boys are indeed snoring away.

Luna: I guess their mama has the touch

Devin: Follow me and I’ll show you a touching technique I have just for you

…

Devin: Are you happy with the house

Luna: It has you and me and the kids, it’s perfect

Devin: Te amo amore mio

Luna: Ich liebe dich schatz

She sun is shining and spring has arrived! Devin makes sure to change the boys diapers before she begins feeding them, still remembering Alfred’s last blowout.

Luna: How are we all this morning

Devin: Dressed for the cold weather

Luna: In those shorts

Devin: *laughs* I meant the bambinos

Luna: Come here schnucki, you smell like you need a change

Devin: Wait... Don’t tell me he used his diaper right after I changed him

Luna: Yep. Rilian did to

Devin: Bambinos! You’re making me look bad. At least we avoided disaster I guess

Luna: Will they be okay on the mats

Devin: Of course, we need breakfast

Luna: Happy spring cleaning day! I make no apologies for loving it

Devin: *laughs* You do you Lu. I need to check in with some co-workers before the shoot starts tomorrow. Levi says he’s got big news

Luna: I might take the boys out to the garden with me

Devin: That sounds like a wonderful idea

So while Devin waits for her guests to walk up the hill Luna sets out to tidy, watched on by Alfred and Rilian who are keen to explore the back yard.

The two infants look around the garden in awe, and babble reassuringly to each other. With a smile to his brother Afred scoots himself over to a plant. While Rilian chomps down on a rattle Alfred investigates the dirt, sending a dust cloud flying over them both.

Devin: What’s the news

Levi: Melodies of the City made a big buzz with the right people, we’ve been nominated for some accolades!

Devin: Shut up

Mina: He’s serious. You for actress, Connor for actor, me for supporting and Lee for directing

Devin: Oh that is the best news! The award ceremony is tonight right

Mina: You bet it is

Levi: If any of us win it’ll generate interest in the next project

Devin: Oh my gosh, the next project! I almost forgot!

Mina: About filiming?

Devin: No. Excuse me, I need to call my brother

Kelly: You want me to do what

Devin: Yell at me, really let loose. I need to research anger for this role and, well, you’re the most prickly person I know

Kelly: And you won’t tell ma and pa

Devin: Nope. So don’t be afraid to chuck in some cuss words

Kelly: You actors are so ducking stupid

Devin: I wouldn’t say- wait have you started?

Kelly: Obviously you skinny moron

Devin: That seems a bit harsh, I do try to get more curvy but with my workout schedule-

Kelly: I DON’T CARE. Be skinny, be big, it makes no difference to me. Anger is about not giving a duck what the other person thinks Devin

Devin: Oh, right. Let’s do this

Kelly delivers one epic rant about everything wrong in his life while Devin takes it all in. When he’s finished Devin has her own mini rant to see if she’s got it.

Kelly: That’s it! Crush my soul!

Devin: Not today gremlin, have a safe trip home

Kelly: Ew, you’ll give me girl cooties

Devin: Have fun being sick and dying

Kelly leaves doing his best zombie impression on the way out.

Luna has to write a scholarly paper for work and doesn’t want to wake the twins up. They seem happy enough to sleep on the warm grass. Devin turns on her drone and begins to swim laps, keeping an ear out for any crying noises.

CLICK

Devin: Hey, did you hear that

CLICK

Drone: *beeps yes*

CLICK

Devin: Weird, I’m pretty sure nether of them can click their fingers yet

On the other side of the hedge paparazzi Ali continues to shoot pictures, clearly unaware Devin is streaming her swimming to the world for no cost…

Rilian wakes up and studies the gnomes. It doesn’t take long for his stinky diaper to spread its odor down the lawn to  where Devin swims.

Devin: Looks like I’ll have to end the stream early folks, mama duty calls. Remember to tune in to the starlight accolades tonight to see me! That’s done, come here caro

Alfred wakes up and immediately begins crying. Yes, he soiled his diaper, but also he just woke up sad.

Devin: Come here piccolo mio, mama can make it better

Devin: Are we feeling sad caro

Alfred: *pouts*

Devin: 🎵If you’re happy and you know it smile for mama, if you’re happy and you know it smile for mama🎶

Alfred begins to grin and on the ground Rilian giggles.

Devin: 🎵If you’re happy and you know it and you really want to show it, if you're happy and you know it smile for mama🎶

With Alfred successfully cheered up Devin begins feeding the boys an early dinner.

Devin: You stay in the back carrier for a bit piccolo mio, Rilian needs milk as well

Alfred looks about the garden while his brother has his bottle. Towards the end I get nervous about what could happen if Rilian spits up, Alfred is in the way! Luckily Rilian just burps bubbles out.

Devin: Who’s ready for night night? I know it’s early but Zia Deanna will get you up when mama’s category is on the TV

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York Household: Chapter 9, Part 5

Deanna and Paris have some time to talk amidst Deanna's university schedule.

The Yorks are Italian so if you see them using words that don't look like English it's Italian, or what google assures me is Italian. Caro/Cara: Dear Buongiorno: Good morning Piccolo: Little one Tesoro: Treasure Nonno: Grandfather Nonna: Grandmother Si: Yes Grazie: Thank you Per Favore: Please Buon Compleanno: Happy Birthday

Post brunch the household do their own activities. Kelly does some more biking around the neighbourhood, loving the feel of flying down the hills, almost able to imagine he’s skiing again. Deanna begins work on her projects. She has one presentation and one term paper to work on, getting both drafted up. Paris goes for another run to try clear her mind.

Following dinner Deanna wants to have a practice run at her presentation. What better sim to ask for tips than Devin? She begins to talk through her work, encouraged by her smiling sister.

Deanna: So, what did you think

Devin: I understood very little, but that’s just because I’m more arts minded than... was this physics?

Deanna: *laughs* don’t worry about the content, I need presenting tips

Devin: Your smile was good but your posture could do with some work. Straight back, head high. Act like you know what you’re talking about even if you have doubts and whoever you’re presenting to will believe you

Deanna: Thanks sis

Devin: Just keep practicing your key points and you’ll sail through it

Paris: Hey De, can we talk

Deanna: Sure baby. What’s on your mind?

Paris: I’m struggling. I don’t know what to do to fill my days

Deanna: You’re creative right? Maybe start making stuff to sell on plopsy

Paris: I guess I could…

Deanna: But that’s not the answer you were looking for

Paris: Not really

Deanna: Paris, I can’t read your mind

Paris: I know and I’m not asking you to

Deanna: If you’re worrying about something then tell me. We’re in a relationship, we’re supposed to be able to communicate

Paris: I don’t think I know who I am and I don’t think you know who I am either

Deanna: What the heck is that supposed to mean

Paris: Well you’re smart. You love robots. You care about you family and your friends. You want to help others, especially if they can’t help themselves. And me… I’m just blonde

Deanna: That’s what you’re worried about

Paris: Yes

Deanna: You have personality baby

Paris: Really? Then what the hell is it? Because I’ve been thinking and I can’t come up with anything except orphan slash girlfriend

Deanna: What’s got in to you

Paris: I want to be a person

Deanna: You are a person

Paris: Not like Devin who is dramatic. And not like Reece who has a passion for nature. I want to figure out who I am

Deanna: I’ll tell you who you are. You are my adorable girlfriend. If you want to figure out more about yourself then start trying things. I didn’t know I loved tinkering until I started doing it

Paris: *sighs* Right. I try new things…

Deanna: And you can always revisit old things you love. Like me… in our bedroom…

Paris: *giggles* After you

The two woohoo and fall asleep. In the morning Paris is first up. Despite having talked to Deanna she still feels unstuck but perhaps that’s a normal post high school feeling.

Paris begins her morning run, doing her best to clear her head. For what must be the millionth time she wishes she had her parents to talk to.

Calista is doing a workout before her shift and notices that the apple tree has finally produced some apples. Perhaps tonight or tomorrow her and Aaron will be able to start properly making nectar.

When Deanna heads out for a run before the university grind begins properly she thinks back on her argument with Paris. Maybe she hadn’t been sensitive enough. She wasn’t trying to dismiss her girlfriends doubts but was concerned it might have come across that way.

Paris: Hey Calista, need any help up here

Calista: I’m running late for work but I have to pick these berries

Paris: I could do that, help out

Calista: Oh grazie, see you later

Paris looks at the garden. Dirt under her fingernails isn’t her first choice but Deanna said she should try.

Deanna: You’re gardening?

Paris: Making myself try new things

Deanna: I didn’t mean… are we okay

Paris: We had woohoo, we’re fine

Deanna: Yeah but it wasn’t like the best we’ve had, it was tense

Paris: Did you come up here just to criticise my woohoo technique

Deanna: No. I wanted to have a proper conversation but I see you’re being childish

Paris: Just following your instructions babe

Deanna: Look, I know I’ve been busy with uni and you probably feel like you’ve been left on your own. That wasn’t my intention. I want you to feel at home

Paris: I know you do. You keep saying it and I am trying to feel it

Deanna: So, can I take you on a date?

Paris: What?

Deanna: I’ve got time and there’s that cute food shop in town. Please, I want to spend time with you

Paris: Sure. Just let me wash this dirt from under my nails first

Deanna: Deal

Deanna: Two scones for me and my girlfriend please

Vendor: Here you go ladies

Paris: This is nice De, you always look after me

Deanna: Happy to do it. I love you after all

Paris: *smiles* Thanks

Deanna: Do you want to brainstorm some more things for you to try?

Paris: Maybe later. I just… want to enjoy being with you

Deanna: You softie

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Chopra Household: Chapter 5, Part 4

The baby shower continues, Lavina pops by and celebrates her birthday, then it's hospital time!

James: I know you have most of the stuff from your first two but Alexander and I wanted to get you a little something

Rahul: Oh James, you shouldn’t have

James: Nonsense. Can’t take the money with me. I know Dina is still being territorial about the Goth capital and I thought you two, sorry you five, deserved a bit of cushioning while you’ll be on family leave

Cassandra: Come inside, I’ve missed you lot

Charlie: Thanks for letting us bring Clover

Cassandra: We have so many animals here, what’s an extra good dog

Cassandra: I don’t understand why everything is so much more swollen this time

Devin: This is why you don’t get pregnant, right Charlie?

Charlie: Amen to that

Luna: I got quite big with the boys but luckily it seems to disappear pretty quickly after birth

Charlie: Yeah you are not changing my mind Luna

Devin: What are you making

Rahul: It’s meant to be cereal marshmallow squares but I think something went wrong

Devin: This is why I cook and Luna handles the baking. Anyway, do you two have some name ideas

Savannah notices Milton is feeling sad. She goes over and sits near him.

Savannah: Milton, I sorry

Milton: Huh

Savannah: I sorry I ask for password

Milton: Oh, no it’s fine Savannah, I’m not upset about that

Savannah: Uncle want some funny faces

Milton: It couldn’t hurt

Meanwhile Mercedes has again conned Alexander in to roughhouse play. She can’t do it with Cassandra while she’s pregnant so is getting in what she can with the visitors.

Lavina: I’m here! Sorry I’m late, traffic

Milton: What are you doing

Mercedes: Dancing. I good

Milton: I bet you’re excited about the new baby huh? Even though you’re still a baby, look at those cheeks

Milton leans forward to pinch them but Mercedes is too quick. Rather than her being pinched, Milton ends up with his fingers bitten. All the adults are too busy to notice so no one gets told off.

Lavina: How’s my brilliant grandbaby? Shall we practice some flashcards

Cassandra: She’s working on her numbers

Lavina: Oh how clever

Mercedes: *pouts*

Cassandra: Mercedes is getting better with her talking, she’s learning animals

Lavina: That's nice dear. Okay Savannah, what number is this

Savannah: Three!

Lavina: And this one

Savannah tries to peek around the card but Lavina tells her not to cheat.

With the baby shower over the twins get sandwiches while Rahul presents his mother with a cake.

Lavina: What is this

Rahul: You didn’t think I’d forget you turning 65 did you

Lavina: *scoffs* you needn’t say it quite so loud dear

Cassandra: It’s okay Lavina, we’re all family

Savannah: CAKE

Cassandra: No honeybee, you eat your sandwich

Lavina: Guess there’s no avoiding it. Here’s to elderhood!

Rahul attends to some chores while Cassandra has a much needed nap and the girls play outside.

Lavina: What are you doing in there

Savannah: Playing

Lavina: You don’t want to learn

Savannah: Play is learn-ding

Lavina: I see, okay dear, carry on

Mercedes: Nana, nana

Lavina: *sighs* yes dear, what is it

Mercedes: I learn words

Lavina: You mean learned. You learned words. And if you got that sentence wrong I do wonder

Mercedes gets mad and hits Lavina

Mercedes: I do learn nana

Lavina: Go away and hit something else, I’m not talking to you if you’re going to be like that

Cassandra wakes up and gets the two girls into their high chairs

Cassandra: Let’s see, how hungry are we

The girls aren’t overly hungry as they had sandwiches not long ago but Cassandra gets them milk to drink while she has dinner.

Mercedes: Mama, nana mean, she not like me

Cassandra: I’m sure she likes you

Savannah: Nana talk to me but not Mercedes

Cassandra: Really? Well I’ll talk to nana about it okay darlings, can’t have any sad faces here

Mercedes: Mama when baby here, where we

Cassandra: You’ll keep your room

Savannah: What about when baby coming

Cassandra: Oh! Okay when papa and I head to the hospital, Uncle Alexander will look after you

Mercedes: You be long

Cassandra: I hope not ladybug

Rahul: Bedtime I think

Mercedes: Papa I made yuck

Rahul: *sighs* come with me then

Mercedes: Papa, why table move

Rahul: Because the baby will need it more than you and your sister, so it’s back here in the nursery

Mercedes: Baby like me and Savannah

Rahul: I hope so, but it’s hard for babies to communicate ladybug, they might not seem like they do at first

Mercedes: Papa have time for story

Rahul: Absolutely, come on

Rahul reads Mercedes to sleep, Savannah took herself to the potty and climbed in bed while Mercedes was getting changed. Cassandra needs to lie down but once both girls are in bed she can’t help herself. She gets up, waddles across the house, and kisses them each goodnight.

Mr Cluckton: *crows* Hear ye, hear ye, IT'S TIME

Cassandra: The coop is further away and he still manages to- AH dear watcher

Rahul: Does that mean what I think it means? Is the baby ready?

Cassandra: Yeah, I’m pretty sure they’re ready to come out

Rahul: Okay, you get to the cars and we’ll drop the girls at your brothers on the way

Hospital time!

Cassandra: Where is Dr Eriksson?

Rahul: The nurse said she’s not here at the moment but don’t worry, she could still show up

Cassandra: Can you help me? My lower back is killing me

The couple move over to the exercise ball and Rahul sets about trying to massage some of Cassandra’s pain away. He’s not very successful though.

Cassandra: Rahul, for the love of the watcher, please go shave that beard, it’s stressing me out

Rahul: Right away my darling

Cassandra stands and her water breaks dramatically over the floor.

Cassandra mopes sadly on the bed while Rahul is busy.

Dr E: Did someone call for a doctor

Cassandra: Thank goodness, I really need some painkillers

Dr E: No problem dear. Turn around and we’ll give you the epidural. Remember it takes a while to kick in

Cassandra: But then we can do the c-section

Dr E: Absolutely. Now if anything feels off, tell me right away

?: Oh my, Mrs Chopra, can I have an autograph

Dr E: Not now dear

Rahul: Who’s this

Dr E: My husband, the other Dr Eriksson. I’m afraid he’s a fan and often has no bedside manner

Cassandra: Look, I’m really not in any state to give autographs right now

Rahul: You heard my wife. If you’re not here to help with the birth, please leave us in peace

Dr E: I am so sorry about him, believe me we’ll be having words

Cassandra: I think I just need to do some breathing while the epidural gets started

Rahul: Does everything look okay Dr Eriksson

Dr E: Oh yes Mr Chopra, nothing to indicate any problems

Rahul: We’ve just noticed Cassandra has put on more weight than she did with the twins

Dr E: Pregnancies are never exactly the same. I believe you get quite a lot of milk in Mrs Chopra

Cassandra: I did last time, but it took a while

Dr E: Your body is likely getting ready in advance. Now how’s the pain

Cassandra: I think I’m ready

Dr E: Brilliant. You two know the way, I'll be there once I've scrubbed up

Dr E: Remember, feeling pressure is normal but if you feel pain let me know, we can adjust the meds

Cassandra: Well big guy, here we go again

Rahul: Do you know how wonderful you are

Cassandra: I don’t but I do have this husband who tells me such things

Rahul: Looks like she’s almost there, how are you doing

Cassandra: Hanging in here

Dr E: One more cut and we can meet them

Dr E: Congratulations, a healthy baby girl

Cassandra: Thank goodness, we had a bunch of girl names ready but hardly any boy options

Dr E: It looks like we will have to await the melanin awakening again unfortunately

Rahul: So long as Viola is healthy, that’s all that matters

Dr E: That’s a lovely name

Cassandra: We think so

Dr E: I’ll just close up then you three can head home

Back home and it looks like Viola is keeping to tradition by inheriting Rahul’s eyes.

Mercedes: Mama papa back!

Savannah: You gone forever

Rahul: It didn’t take that long I don’t think. Now who is ready to meet their baby sister

The twins pout and look generally underwhelmed.

Cassandra: Come on over Savannah and say hi to Viola

Savannah: Hi. I done mama

Cassandra: How about you Mercedes, can you say hello to Viola

Cassandra picks up the baby who starts to scream and Mercedes does not look impressed.

Mercedes: Too loud mama, we no sleep

Rahul: She’s on the other end of the house to you two. I think you’ll sleep just fine

Mercedes pouts but reluctantly greets her new sister.

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Villareal Household: Chapter 5, Part 4

Luna and Devin catch up after work, an infant tosses a plate, and I do my best to squeeze in some milestones before the birthday party begins. My babies Devin and Luna's infants become toddlers.

For ease of reading IF the infants are trying to say real words I'll put the English in brackets, otherwise it's babble. Luna (mummy) and Devin (mama) use some German and Italian.

Schatz (German) meaning treasure Schnucki (German) meaning sweetie but doesn't have an exact translation Bambino/s (Italian) meaning male child/children Amore (Italian) meaning love Piccolo (Italian) meaning little one Caro (Italian) meaning dear Zia/Zio (Italian) meaning aunt/uncle Tante/Onkel (German) meaning aunt/uncle Nonna/Nonno (Italian) meaning grandfather/grandmother

At home Devin and Luna spend some time working with Alfred and Rilian on their crawling and standing.

Luna: How was the film shoot

Devin: Good amore, I think it might do well, despite the plot holes

Luna: Will they franchise it

Devin: If it goes well, but most superhero films star men so we’ll have to see. How was class today?

Luna: You know how I’ve been helping them with these projects

Devin: The ones they’re getting really engrossed in? I remember

Luna: Well this morning the head of the university announced that projects should be scrapped for test preparation

Devin: Why on earth would that be a good idea

Luna: Apparently the university is underperforming

Devin: So what did you do

Luna: *laughs* He’s the boss but not the boss of me. I let the class present their projects before we did a small bit of test prep, they loved it

Devin: I know I loved my uni presentations. Did you get any test prep in

Luna: A bit. I don’t think they needed it because they all got fabulous marks on the test

Devin: Who’s hungry bambinos?

Rilian and Alfred: Me mama

Luna: Woah, they are getting better at this talking thing

Luna: For your testing pleasure tonight gentlemen, we have…

Devin: Oaty O’s! It may look like you’re holding banana chips, but that’s just acting

Rilian blows a raspberry while Alfred wobbles in his seat. Devin begins to feed Rilian, but again the cautious bambino is unsure if he likes it or not. Luna tries feeding Alfred, and, well, there are issues. As in she tries feeding him from a jar…

Alfred dislikes the food. So what does he do? Fling up his little infant arms and push the plate off the high chair… He then looks at his hands as if thinking, oh damn where did my food go. He eventually realises his snack is gone and can only sniffle in regret.

Rilian happily plays with his food while Devin and Luna look forlornly at Alfred.

Luna: I guess he really doesn’t like them

Devin: It’s okay, we give them bottles as well, he won’t go hungry

Alfred: *cries*

Devin: Alfred, caro, just wait for everyone to finish eating

Luna: And for Rilian to finish playing

While Rilian plays patty cake with his food Alfred has the audacity to look at the food on the floor and think, what’s that? Gee buddy, I wonder what it is, total mystery.

Devin: I think we’re all done, good job Rilian. Next time Alfred, try keep the plate in front of you

On the ground Alfred blows a raspberry at the food mess, he didn’t like it anyway.

Devin: Milk time then night night I think

Luna: Come here schnucki, oh you are a wiggly bambino today

Alfred: Mummy ig ig way (I wiggle away)

The twins get put to bed and Devi works on soothing them to sleep while Luna begins the next task. Two chocolate birthday cakes for the bambino’s to have tomorrow.

Luna: One cake down, one to go

Devin: I don’t know how much anyone will eat, but I suppose we need them for the age up

Luna: Have you invited everyone

Devin: My family, check. Your family, check.

Luna: Don’t forget to tell Joey about his room

Devin: Oh fudge, I had completely forgot with the awards show

Luna: And I’m thinking of inviting my brother and Miriam to stay for a bit after, maybe Hugo as well

Devin: We do have two spare beds

Luna: I can’t believe they’re aging up already

Devin: They are so small, I wish we could freeze time

Luna: We can’t though. Let’s just enjoy what we have while we have it schatz

Devin: You’re right. Kids are meant to grow up after all

The boys are changed, fed and burped. Then it’s time to try fit in some more milestones. Luna has taken the day off work to be with the family for the party so the bambinos have two parents to work with them.

Devin and Luna sit down and try their best to encourage the bambinos to crawl. It’s a rocky start, with both spending lots of time falling to their tummies. A few times they manage to push up to all fours but they have trouble holding it, let alone moving forwards.

Devin: Oh look, he’s sparkling

Luna: That’s our boy, come on Alfred

Slowly Alfred turns over, pushes himself up and holds himself there. Then he begins to put one limb in front of the other, he’s crawling!

Devin: Well done caro

Rilian: Al! Awl ear (Alfred, crawl here)

Alfred: Ye ye ri (yes yes Rilian)

The women swap twins and Devin works with Rilian on his crawling while Luna tries to get Alfred standing. Many holds later, Alfred begins to sparkle again.  He crawls over to the conveniently placed chairs and carefully pulls himself up to stand.

Luna: Well done schnucki! I knew you could do it

Devin: Hey Lu, Rilian is sparkling now

Luna: Aww, just look at you two, learning so much

Sure enough, Rilian follows in his brothers footsteps, beginning to crawl around independently.

With Luna confident that Devin has everything under control, she goes to harvest the days plants.

Devin: Okay piccolo mio, let’s try holding ourself up

Rilian: Mama eye (why)

Devin: Because you’ll be toddling today, it’s good practice

Alfred: Mama ri an ri an (Rilian can, Rilian can)

Devin: Here come the sparkles!

Rilian uses his tiny arms and with great pizazz pulls himself into a standing position. Well done bambinos, just in time.

Luna heads back inside to begin a paper she needs to write for work. She needs to up her research and debate skill as well, but one step at a time. Devin carries the bambinos to the dollhouse where both Alfred and Rilian begin to investigate the strange castle. Luna didn’t have time to water the plants so Devin takes care of it while updating her social media account. Bring on the followers!

Eventually Alfred and Rilian decide to nap where they are rather than call for a lift. Devin sets out for her livestream jog. She didn’t fit in a workout yesterday, and the replies are full of sims congratulating her on her award. How does she run down the hill while replying on her phone? Magic is my guess. When she gets home, following a quick shower, it’s time for the birthday party to begin!

First up, eldest infant Alfred. Devin walks him over to his cake and with a flurry of celebration behind him he breathes in. Together he and Devin blow the candles out and he is ready to age up! He gets the top notch infant trait, which I’m delighted by since both Devin and Luna work. Blue joins green as future favourite colours.

Rilian is next. He needs some extra encouragement from his mummy as he’s nervous with the house so full of sims. Luna bounces him and once he’s cheered up takes delight in blowing out the candles. He also gets the top notch infant trait! He ages up in a red shirt so red joins yellow as a favourite colour.

Welcome to toddlerhood *rolls dice* independent Alfred and angelic Rilian!

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Villareal Household: Chapter 5, Part 3

Starlight Accolades, here we come! In this part it's awards time, Deanna and Paris have a quick stayover, and Devin heads to set to start a new film project.

For ease of reading IF the infants are trying to say real words I'll put the English in brackets, otherwise it's babble. Luna (mummy) and Devin (mama) use some German and Italian.

Schatz (German) meaning treasure Schnucki (German) meaning sweetie but doesn't have an exact translation Bambino/s (Italian) meaning male child/children Amore (Italian) meaning love Piccolo (Italian) meaning little one Caro (Italian) meaning dear Zia/Zio (Italian) meaning aunt/uncle Tante/Onkel (German) meaning aunt/uncle Nonna/Nonno (Italian) meaning grandfather/grandmother

Devin: Mama and mummy will be back later, you get some sleep bambinos

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Luna: Thanks so much for doing this

Paris: No problem, it’ll be fun

Luna: They will probably just nap but if you could show them the TV when best actress is up in case Devin wins. She doesn’t think she will but I hope she does

Paris: Of course. I never figured with her confidence she’d doubt winning something

Luna: The accolades are serious business. You do have our numbers right? And the emergency ones?

Paris: Oh my gosh, Luna, get out of here! It’ll be fine, I promise

Host: Welcome one, welcome all, to the very first televised Starlight Accolades in the ChangingPlumbob universe! Being televised is not the only difference in our award show tonight. To honour our nominees we have thrown away the VIP ribbon to allow everyone to bring a plus one. What’s a star without the person who helps them shine after all. Some of our nominees are also attending virtually so stay tuned for glitz, glam and winners!

Host: We have honoured our stars in many fields tonight but it is time for stars of the silver screen!

Devin and I don’t hold our breath. She got a nomination last rotation but I don’t think it’ll hold up between rotations. Plus from my investigating it’s pretty hard to get one, I think I’ll be waiting several rotations for the bling

Host: And in our final film category, best actress, the Starlight Accolade goes to…

There is a pause for dramatic effect.

Host: Devin Villareal

Me and Devin: well that’s unexpected

The audience laughs at her reaction as she receives the award.

Devin: Thank you so much everyone! I want to say even though Melodies of the City stars me, Connor and Mina, we had a whole team behind us. You’ve already honoured Levi for his wonderful direction, he truly kept us upbeat on set.

Devin: Beyond him there was a fantastic team of producers, set dressers, editors and camera operators. I want to thank especially my team in make up and wardrobe for putting up with me. Of course no acceptance speech would be complete without a mention of those we love. Luna, amore mio, I may be standing here but I couldn’t have done it without you. You and me are the best team I will ever be a part of. Thank you ma and pa for encouraging my drama! Joey, Deanna, Kelly, thanks for putting up with your intense older sister. And to my precious bambinos, you can go back to sleep now, mama will be home soon with something shiny!

Devin takes some time to pose for photos, showing off her angles. She discovers she’s a self-assured sim (honestly on brand).

Cassandra: I’m glad she got the award, the movie is so good

Luna: Tell me about it, those songs get stuck in my head every time she sings or hums them

Cassandra: Is her next one a musical

Luna: Believe it or not, it’s a superhero flick

Cassandra: I believe it, someone always seems to be releasing a new one

Devin: Who’s ready to be put in their crib by a star actress

Alfred: Mama mummy lo lo me (love me)

Luna: I think he’s ready to tick off another milestone, let me get the camera ready

Devin: Did you wait until we got home? That’s very nice of you

Alfred: Mama mummy lo lo me vee (love me very much) *waves*

Devin: Oh, oh, I think he’s waving! Are you getting it Lu

Luna: Absolutely! We’re going to send that to nonno and nonna aren’t we schnucki

Rilian: Me eed eyet (I need night night)

Devin: Mama is here piccolo mio, let’s get you back to sleep huh

Luna: Night night Rilian, night night Alfred

Devin: *switches on lullabies* Mama and mummy love you very much

Devin: You okay De? You look uncomfortable

Deanna: Well I just don’t know how to act in the presence of an accolade winner

There’s a small silence then both women burst out laughing.

Devin: Thanks for bambino sitting

Deanna: They’re pretty cute, I may have sent ma and pa about a dozen photos

Devin: As you should, they’re clearly stars. Come on, let’s take a quick video to send them

They get the photo set up and start recording

Deanna: Tonight I have the honour of sharing space with an award winning actress, also known as…

Devin: Your daughter! We love you two

Deanna: Can I check it before you send

Devin: There’s no need, we look fabulous

Deanna: Of course we do

Devin: I mean I know I’m amazing but I didn’t think I’d get one so soon

Luna: You earned every bit of that award schatz. You are dedicated to your craft

Devin: I’m just glad I have a wife who gets that acting is a skill. You’re amazing Lu

Luna: I- thank you

Devin: Now what do you say me and you have a proper celebration

Luna: *giggles* that sounds wonderful

Devin: Bambinos, waken up. I know it’s the middle of the night but dinner was so early you must be hungry by now.

Rilian continues to snore but Alfred stretches and smiles at Devin.

Alfred: Mama I an mill (can I have milk)

Devin: You’re in luck Alfred, I have brought some milk with me

After feeding Alfred and getting him back to bed Devin scoops up Rilian. He wakes up now and is eager to finish off his bottle. Luckily both boys just had gas and Devin can go back to bed without needing a shower.

Luna gets up ready for a day of work only to discover the sink in the kitchen has broken in the night. She works on fixing it despite hating handiness. Deanna enters the room to find Paris staring at the photos on the wall.

Deanna: Buongiorno baby

Paris: What does that mean again?

Deanna: Good morning, or good afternoon, or good day

Paris: Damn, I really need to work on my Tartosiano

Deanna: Don’t worry, I’ll help you

Paris: Thanks babe

Devin: Buongiorno

Deanna: Pasta for breakfast, is that a good idea

Devin: Are you questioning an award winner?

Paris laughs while Deanna simply shakes her head.

Paris: I have been wondering Devin, what language will you use with the… bambinos

Devin: Oh, good question. Probably just a mix. Luna and I both speak Simlish to communicate to each other. But she does want to teach them Windenburgish even though I don’t speak it, and of course ma and pa would kill me if I didn’t teach them Tartosiano

Deanna: Maybe you should try learn Windenburgish. I mean we already speak two languages, would probably make it easier to pick it up

Paris: Wish I could speak more than Simlish

Deanna: In time baby

With Luna off teaching Devin spends some time with the bambinos before she has to head to set. Diaper change time does not go very well for either twin but they cheer up afterwards.

Deanna: Hey Devin, where do you keep-

Rilian: Zi Zi De (Zia Deanna)

Deanna: Ahh... is he talking to me

Devin: Sounds like it

Rilian waves at Deanna who waves back.

Deanna: Well hello to you to, have you learned to wave now?

Devin looks around for Alfred so she can feed him. He has scooted himself into the hall and is having some solo tummy time.

Devin: Piccolo mio, how about some breakfast

Alfred turns himself over to his back, looks towards Devin quizzically, then blows her a kiss!

Devin: Oh my watcher that is adorable!!! I love you to caro

Alfred: Mwah me lo (I love) mama

Devin: Mwah isn't technically a word but I don’t think mummy will mind. Can you do it for the camera so we can send her some love

Alfred: Mwah mummy

After feeding both twins Devin tries to practice crawling with them.

Devin: Rilian, can you come to mama? Come over to mama

Rilian: mama no ummy ummy (no, my tummy)

Devin: Good tummy use caro. Okay Alfred, how about you, can you come to mama

Alfred: Mama ri si (Rilian silly) *giggles*

Devin: You don’t even want to turn off your back this morning? Okay, you’re the boss I guess

Rudolphus: Congratulations on the win kiddo

Devin: Thanks. And I meant what I said, thanks for putting up with me

Rudolphus: It’s my job kid, I treat people like a canvas, you display my art

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Devin: Hey Emily

Emily: Hmff

Devin: Could I have the costume for today please

Emily: I suppose so. It’s a bit out there for my taste

Devin: Like this hair isn’t

Emily: *chuckles* fair point. You know the drill, up on the stand

Devin: Connor? Is that you?

Connor: I swear not letting me stay brunette must be a joke to the hair and makeup department

Devin: Well at least I’m joining you on the odd coloured hair boat this time

Connor: Congrats on the win, it was deserved

Devin: Is this where I say you deserved yours to

Connor: *laughs* obviously. Okay, let’s practice this thing

Devin: Let me get my notes

The actors practice until director Levi calls for them to get on the soundstage.

Levi: ACTION

Devin: You will have to fight harder than that Sparrow if you want to protect Olympus

Connor: But Captain Sigma, why are we using laser swords? They are so antique

Devin: A true hero doesn’t even need a weapon Sparrow, this is just adding extra glam

Levi: CUT! Great job you two!

Devin: Let’s take a moment to remember-

Connor: We’re friends who don’t actually want to kill each other

Devin: Exactly

Levi: ACTION

Devin: Sparrow? What are you doing here? You’re supposed to be on patrol

Connor: I am worth more than patrol. You have had it your way for too long. There’s only room for one hero in Olympus, and it is not you Captain Sigma!

Devin: Curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal

The two begin a fight scene, kicking up clouds of dust, and the battle finishes with Devin using the fake ray to paralyse Connor.

Levi: CUT! You guys had that choreography nailed

Devin: Selfie?

Connor: You’re remembering to do it before the lights are turned off, well done

Devin: Are you in shot? Say “Sigma”

La: SIGMA

Levi: Ladies, ladies… ACTION

La: I was so worried when Sparrow locked me out of the system that I had seen the last of you

Devin: Never! No matter how crazy Olympus gets, our love is my priority

Devin sweeps her co-star up in a passionate kiss.

Levi: CUT! Can I see if we got the right angles on that?

Devin breathes out, glad the gig is going well. She ends with gold level, a nice raise, and fame level lifted to a 4-star proper celebrity.

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Villareal Household: Chapter 5, Part 5

In this part the birthday party wraps up, Joey is invited to move in and Luna's family comes for a stayover. Devin enters super mama mode to try let Luna work on her skills for promotion.

For ease of reading if the toddlers are trying to say real words I'll put the English in brackets when they do not use the whole word. Luna (mummy) and Devin (mama) use some German and Italian.

Schatz (German) meaning treasure Schnucki (German) meaning sweetie but doesn't have an exact translation Bambino/s (Italian) meaning male child/children Amore (Italian) meaning love Piccolo (Italian) meaning little one Caro (Italian) meaning dear Zia/Zio (Italian) meaning aunt/uncle Tante/Onkel (German) meaning aunt/uncle Nonna/Nonno (Italian) meaning grandfather/grandmother

Miriam: Happy birthday darlings

Rilian: Who you

Miriam: *laughs* so funny already, it’s obviously me, Tante Miriam

Alfred: Why *gestures to her sunglasses*

Miriam: All the smart people wear sunglasses inside, my husband, your Onkel Max, and I rarely see each others eyes

Rilian: *confused noises*

Deanna: That sounds depressing

Miriam: It works for us short stuff

Luna: Who wants birthday cake

Alfred and Rilian: We Mummy

Devin: Bambinos if it’s just yourself it’s me, not we

Alfred and Rilian are confused at this, far too many words, but they quickly forget the puzzlement when chocolate cake is in front of them. Luna bustles about the family company, making sure everyone is good while Devin steals Joey for a “House Tour”

Joey: An empty room, how… trendy?

Devin: Temporarily empty. I was serious when I asked you to move in, it’s yours

Joey: Truly? I mean I know we’re best friends but you’ve got a family and kids now and I’ve got…

Devin: A high woohoo drive? So what? You’re my brother, we are family, always

Joey: You don’t worry... it’ll send the wrong message to your kids

Devin: Waltz through as many women as you like. Luna and I plan on teaching our kids that a persons worth is not tied to their woohoo life

Joey: It’ll take time to move all my stuff but I guess I can do a few shifts from the mansion

Devin: Perfect! You've agreed, no backing out now

Luna: Time to try potty

Alfred: Why

Devin: You’re both toddlers now, it’s time to learn

Rilian: Why

Luna: So you can grow out of diapers. Come on, let’s just try tonight huh

Devin and Luna help the boys pull down their pants, and diapers, and sit on the potties properly.

Alfred: Mama?

Devin: Try going number 1 or number 2

Rilian just looks around in confusion, really not sure what he’s supposed to be doing. How is he meant to do what happens in his diaper? It normally just happens without effort. Now he has to try go? Very bizarre.

Luna and Devin do their best to encourage the bambinos. In the end Alfred makes a mess over the floor but seems unbothered. Toddlers don’t clean after all.

Devin: Did you make a puddle huh?

Alfred: Mama, ugg ugg (huh hug)

Devin smiles as Alfred nestles into her shoulder.

Devin: I think Alfred likes being carried

Luna: How about you Rilian? You all finished? Ready to go to bed? However when Luna picks up Rilian he becomes angry at being restricted. He hates being carried! Guess he's no longer the loves to be held infant.

Devin: Time to go night night caro

Alfred: Why

Luna: So you can sleep. Snuggle down. Do you two want a story tonight?

Rilian: or ee? (story)

Devin and Luna pick the dinosaur book and both read to the bambinos. Devin does all the dinosaur voices while Luna reads the narration parts of the story. Alfred and Rilian giggle but before long begin to snore softly.

Devin: Night night my bambinos, mama loves you

Luna: Sweet dreams Alfred, sweet dreams Rilian, mummy is so happy to have you two

While they were taking care of the bambinos, Joey had begun to move some of his stuff in. He ran in to Luna's brothers Hugo and Max, as well as Max's wife Miriam, who are staying for a few days.

Devin: Welcome home

Joey: Thanks Devin

Devin: Oh here’s trouble, my sunglasses clan mate

Max: Nice to see you to

Devin: Thanks for staying, Luna’s missed having family around

Hugo: No problem, it’s not like any of us have jobs anyway

Joey: Stupid game code not working

Hugo: Umm sure

Devin: Don’t mind my brother, he just feels very connected to the watcher

Max: One of those religious ones is he

Devin: Gosh Lu, you didn’t tell me not believing in the watcher was a family trait

Luna: It’s just how dad raised us, maybe mum would have been different but…

Max: But we’ll never know because she abandoned us

Luna: Max! We don’t know that’s what she did

Hugo: Exactly! Dad probably killed her

Luna: Hugo!

Joey: And they say I’m paranoid

Luna: She’s got to be alive... somewhere

Luna: I do keep trying the genealogy research but, nothing

Miriam: Oh great, let’s spend more time talking about the woman who screwed you all over

Feeling the need to change subjects Devin channels her most charming self.

Devin: So Miriam, how are you keeping busy

Miriam: Not with a job, we have the big house and the inheritance from Jacques

Max: We’re good

Hugo: I want to say again, thanks for giving me your portion Lu

Luna: I don’t know why that jerk cut you out of the will, he’d clearly gone batty

Hugo: That’s not it. You may have implied you knew of his criminal streak but I definitely called him a murderer to his face once or twice

While Luna goes to do some research for her faculty Devin ropes the rest of the Villareal’s into helping her practice some lines for her next job.

Miriam: So we fight, but it’s a fake fight?

Devin: Exactly

Max: What did you say to my brother

Hugo: Chill out Max, it’s part of a script

Max: Oh, that’s fine then, verbally abuse him at your leisure

Devin: Buongiorno everyone

Max: Guten Morgen

Hugo: You doing breakfast

Devin: Indeed. Luna is busy tending the plants and I figured I could fit in some meal prep before the bambinos waken up

Joey: Need help

Devin: I thought group cooking was bugged

Joey: Not every time, just most times

Alfred: Zi jo, Zi jo! (Zio Joey)

Joey: Buongiorno Alfred

Alfred: Huh

Joey: It means good morning

Rilian: Zi jo, Zi jo! (Zio Joey)

Devin: I guess we’re all awake now. Bambinos it’s Zio Joey, Jo-ey, Joey

Twins: Zi Joey! (Zio Joey)

Joey: Finally, my own fans. I can see why you like this attention

Devin: *laughs* can we say hi to Onkel Hugo

Hugo: Guten Morgen boys

Alfred: *laughs* Onk Hu si si (Onkel Hugo silly)

Devin: Onkel Hugo is just speaking Windenburgish piccolo

Rilian: Why

Luna: Because sims can speak more than one language if they try really hard schnucki

Devin: Grab a plate bambinos

Hugo: They’re sweet at this age

Devin: Don’t I know it. But you know if you wanted to volunteer for diaper duty…

Hugo: I’m good Devin

Alfred: Onk hu, why bru la da (Onkel Hugo, why does breakfast exist)

Hugo: What

Rilian: Onk hu, why ga lee doo (Onkel Hugo, why do bowls exist)

Devin: Yeah, talking is a process. We’re getting there a step at a time. Okay bambinos, after breakfast we’re doing baths. Now mummy has a day off but she’s trying really hard to learn so can we stick together? Like a team?

Alfred: We te te (We're a team)

Rilian: Me MEME (I'm a team)

Joey chuckles to himself at their attempts to learn language.

After much nonsense is said it’s decided Alfred will be carried to have the first bath while Rilian will walk himself.

Devin: Look, you’re big enough not to need a seat now Alfred

Alfred: We pl… we pl… play?

Devin: Clearly we need to work on some basic needs today piccolo mio

Rilian: Me we here

Devin: *chuckles* great job caro, can you play while mama finishes giving Alfred his bath?

Rilian: We me play

Devin: Arms up Alfred, time to dry off

Rilian: mama me, mama me

Devin: Yes Rilian, it’s your turn. Remember Alfred, let mummy learn

Alfred: Kay *immediately wanders out in the yard*

Devin: Let’s get some- woah! Watch where the water is going piccolo mio

Rilian: I lo lo war tar, I lo lo mama (I love water, I love it mama)

Devin: You love water do you? That’s fun isn’t it?

Following baths Devin gets both bambinos in the hall and begins teaching them about basic needs. She works with Rilian first, then switches to Alfred. While she is distracted Rilian sneaks to where his mummy is practicing her lecture and listens in awe at her big words. Both twins reach thinking skill level 2.

Devin: And what’s this one

Alfred: No! I nee pee (I need to pee)

So Luna takes a break to help Devin try and coach using the potty again, Rilian is still very confused by the process. When they’re done Luna returns to study, Devin goes for a jog, and the bambinos get their first screens.

Alfred: Rili, what got (Rilian what do you have)

Rilian: Rab.. bab.. tablet Alfe (It's a tablet Alfred)

Alfred: pass we pass me (Pass it to me)

Rilian: No! not we, Alfe me (Not for you Alfred, for me)

Alfred grumbles but eventually picks up the other tablet to play his own game. The twins chat to each other while they play, making sense only to each other (and who else needs to follow their conversation but them anyway).

Devin: Applesauce for everyone

Alfred: YAY *plays*

Rilian: Why mama

Devin: Because it’s food time

Rilian: No like

Devin: If you don’t eat caro, you’ll be hungry

Luna: Do I hear someone being a picky eater?

Devin: Apparently. Come on caro, three more scoops

Luna: Will that work if they can’t count

Devin: Umm

After everyone has eaten the bambinos are scooped up and taken to bed. Again they get a double storytelling and happily fall asleep. It’s a good thing we managed it early as Alfred is an early riser and needs a long sleep. Afterwards Luna tries to learn a bit of Tartosian online and Devin practices her guitar playing.

Luna: Te amo Devin

Devin: *giggles* nice pronunciation Lu, but you don’t have to learn Tartosian

Luna: If the bambinos are going to speak it then I ought to try

Devin: Guess I better try learn some Winednburgish then

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Villareal Household: Chapter 5, Part 1

An easy Saturday morning with the Villareal's. Luna is moving past her postpartum depression and discuses a change of location with Devin. Rilian and Alfred went and said their first words between rotations the little scamps. Probably my fault for inviting them to so many gatherings but I'm ignoring that.

For ease of reading IF the infants are trying to say real words I'll put the English in brackets, otherwise it's babble. Luna (mummy) and Devin (mama) use some German and Italian.

Schatz (German) meaning treasure Schnucki (German) meaning sweetie but doesn't have an exact translation Bambino/s (Italian) meaning male child/children Amore (Italian) meaning love Piccolo (Italian) meaning little one Caro (Italian) meaning dear

In the suburbs of Del Sol valley are the Villareal’s, all of whom are awake

Devin: Why hello piccolo mio

Alfred: Mama

Devin: Yes, I’m your mama. Can you two bambinos say mummy? Mummy?

Alfred & Rilian: MUMMY

After saying this Rilian snuggles into Luna’s shoulder happily.

Luna: They are cute aren’t they schatz

Devin: Yeah we made some cuties

Devin: Do you want to feed Rilian

Luna: Do I want to feed the one without gas troubles? Yes

Devin: *chuckles* Looks like it’s just you and me caro, drink up

Luna: We got this milk from our friend just for you two, yes we did schnucki

Devin: They love it

Luna: I wish I had been able to give them more of mine

Devin: Not everyone can breastfeed Lu

Luna: I keep trying to remind myself of that

Devin: Let’s deal with the inevitable gas Alfred. Here we-

Alfred spits out all over Devin’s back

Devin: Fine… this is… totally fine. You get that gas out piccolo mio

Luna: Let’s see if Rilian feels like- no it’s just gas bubbles from him

Devin: *laughs* It’s okay Alfred, none of us are perfect, although I’m pretty damn close

Luna: I love how you are just unfailingly confident

Devin: And I love how you know words like unflail-unfailed... It’s 3am, I cannot be literate at this hour

Luna: Bedtime I think. How about it bambinos?

Devin: Night night Alfred, mama and mummy love you

Alfred: fa mama fa goo da mummy

Luna: Good night schnucki. Okay here we go Rilian, down nice and easy. Mummy and mama love you so much

Rilian: ga do lu mummy

Devin: Night night Rilian

Rilian: go da mama

Alfred begins to wail and fuss so Devin gives him extra kisses while Luna turns on the lullabies. Rilian meanwhile sticks his tiny fingers in his mouth and sucks to calm himself. Eventually both boys drift off to sleep.

Devin: All ready to move tomorrow

Luna: You sure it’s a good idea? The Pinnacles are…

Devin: Perfect? Stunning? Home to breath taking views?

Luna: I was going to go with high class but sure

Devin: Lu we’re plenty high class. With the funds from all the savings accounts we can get 100k without even touching the money for the bambinos

Luna: You may almost be a 4 star celeb but what about me? I have no fame whatsoever

Devin: Celebrities have spouses, not all of them are famous

Luna: What if the neighbours think I’ve no right to be up there

Devin: Then we send Kelly to TP their fences

Luna can’t help giggling at the idea of the nose in the air celebs finding their fences bedecked in toilet paper.

Devin: Lu, the Ward’s have moved out. The lot is bulldozed. At 30k it’s a steal

Luna: If you’re sure we can afford it

Devin: I want the best for my family. I’ve already landed another movie role to do, we can do it, so long as it won’t screw up your mental health

Luna: Don’t worry about me

Devin: Promise me you’ll let me know if it gets too much

Luna: I promise schatz, I promise

The weekend dawns and the women wake early.

Luna: I’m sure our hair was longer when we fell asleep

Devin: It’ll just be the watcher, go back to sleep

Luna: Sleep while an invisible made up being controls my life? Nope. Come on schatz, we need to get up

The two head to the kitchen and grab some leftovers for breakfast. Before she can sit down however Devin pulls Luna close and kisses her cheek

Devin: Happy 30th amore

Luna: *laughs* it’s not like it’s an age up birthday Devin

Devin: Maybe but I enjoy celebrating my wife no matter the occasion and 30 seems like a great occasion

Devin: Will you be my date to the Starlight Accolades?

Luna: Is that on this week

Devin: I guess we show up and… see what happens

Luna: How could I say no to the hottest sim in the worlds

Devin: You know it amore *winks*

Luna: Should we get a nanny for the boys

Devin: I think I can convince De and Paris to stay the night, especially if we set a room up for them

Luna: Do they know how to look after infants

Devin: We have to find out some time

Devin: They can’t be worse than the AI

Luna: Are you planning on teaching the twins that the watcher is real

Devin: Let’s see… Are you planning on teaching them the flower bunny is real

Luna: But schatz the flower bunny is real

Devin: Agree to disagree on the watcher, the boys can make their own minds up

Luna: Have you told Joey you’re planning a room for him in this new house

Devin: Not yet, I want to surprise him

After breakfast Devin and Luna wash up before getting on with their morning routines. Alfred and Rilian continue to sleep soundly during this, although they are good at tossing and turning.

Devin: I flew in and boy are my arms tired

Luna: You quite sure you’re level 6 comedy

Devin: 6 and a half, 7 is in my sights! Tell the gnomes I say hi

Luna laughs and goes out to tend the garden. The gnomes from last Harvestfest stand amongst the plants. Today is the last day of winter but Luna has found her plants survived the warmer winters of Del Sol Valley. Back in Windenburg they would have been buried in snow.

Alfred looks around the room and babbles to Rilian who has also woken up.

Devin: Buongiorno bambinos! Mama is here. Who wants a clean diaper

Alfred: Mama te ga he

Devin scoops Alfred up as Rilian pulls himself into a sit

Rilian: Mummy de da

Devin: Yes mama and mummy are here, oh boy this diaper is no good

Luna: Could you-

Devin: Hand him over after he’s clean? Of course. We want you to have positive interactions with them remember

Luna: Thanks for understanding schatz

Devin: No matter what happens, I’m always going to be your number one fan amore. We have a clean diaper people! Clean diaper

Luna: Mama is silly isn’t she Alfred? Yes mama make silly

Alfred: *giggles*

While Devin takes Rilian out of the cot and over to the changing table Luna takes time to snuggle with Alfred.

Luna: Do we need to pack up stuff

Devin: Just the photos later on. The wa- the movers will take care of the rest

Luna: Hear that Alfred? We’re going to have a big adventure today. Can we have an adventure in our pjs?

Devin: Yes!

Luna: Fair point. Let’s get you changed into your day clothes anyway huh? Where is your hat

Devin: Second drawer. Green alert, two clean diapers

Luna: Let’s go feed them before they change that huh

Devin: We won't be a minute. Okay piccolo mio, let’s get your outfit on. Leg through that hole, arm through that one… Perfect, just like me!

Luna: What new food can we explore today schnucki

Alfred: mummy da lo mama

Devin: How about yoghurt, I’ll grab some

Luna: Now Alfred, remember, the food can’t hurt you. And Rilian, try be brave

Devin: He likes to think about his food, don’t you caro

Rilian: mama foo foo (food food) mummy

Alfred: fa na doo loo

Luna: Come on schnucki, try keep it in your mouth

Devin: Here comes the airplane, you ready Rilian

Rilian: foo (food) mama de la

Devin: Open wide! Aww, he grabbed for the spoon again

Luna: We better try some finger food after this

Alfred: ga na mummy foo (food)

Devin: Rilian did you hear mummy? We keep the food in our mouth

Rilian however is very happy to pull it back out and play with it. Devin is admiring him playing away when Alfred begins to fuss and cry.

Luna: *sighs in defeat* The hell did I do this time

Devin: It’s not you Lu, he just mustn’t like yoghurt. Cheer up caro

Alfred: *rages*

Devin: Tell you what Lu, Rilian is just unsure about yoghurt. You want to give him his finger foods and I’ll work on calming down Alfred

Luna: Please

Devin: Listen now piccolo mio, you don’t have to like every food. But crying afterwards won’t achieve anything

Alfred simply pouts.

Luna: Here are some yoghurt melts schnucki

Rilian looks visibly confused. He just tried yoghurt with mama. What does mummy mean when she indicates something different is also yoghurt?

Luna: We can pick them up like this, remember

Devin: Here we go Alfred, try these. See if you feel differently about them

Alfred: Mama foo na doo (not do food)

Devin: Just try it caro

The twins try the yoghurt melts carefully. Rilian remains unsure about the whole thing, not forming an opinion yet. Alfred however perks right up as he discovers he loves yoghurt melts.

Luna: Alright, all the plants have been harvested in case they don’t travel well

Devin: And I’ve scooped up all the photos

Luna: So is the house ready

Devin: It’s… a work in progress

Luna: Devin, is it fit for habitation?

Devin: Of course! It’s just only one storey at the moment so there’s this big empty part where the staircase should go. And the walls are super tall.

Luna: You’ll have to start knitting longer hanging plants

Devin: I know! If we hung the short ones up we would forget they exist

Alfred: Mummy? Mama? do na

Luna: Sorry schnucki, we’re coming back

Rilian: Mummy fa na mama too ra

Luna: How does Alfred get brown on his face when all the food was white

Devin: Because infants are magic

Luna: Obviously

Devin plays a quick game of peek-a-boo with Alfred who doesn’t mind it while Luna keeps talking to Rilian.

Devin: Alfred caro if you’re just going to play with it then I think we’re done

Alfred: Mama ti me lup (pick me up)

Devin: Is me a new word???

Luna: I think so

Devin: Mama is coming caro

Luna: Who wants to play peek-a-boo. Where’s mummy gone Rilian

Devin: Wait Lu he-

Rilian bursts in to tears at the game, feeling very afraid at his mummy just disappearing like that

Luna: Sorry, I forgot

Devin: Don’t worry. Now bambinos, say bye bye house. Bye bye house

Alfred: li li sss (bye bye house)

Devin: Here we are Rilian, home

Rilian: Mama me na boo

Luna: I think someone has been listening to his brother’s words. Hear that Alfred

Alfred: He na mummy

Luna: Does he count as a word

Devin: Depends if he meant he I suppose. Let’s get them to the nursery and work on unpacking huh

Luna: Who wants to go find their toys? Is it you schnucki? Is it you

Alfred: Mummy me da oop

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Chopra Household: Chapter 5, Part 6

It's time for Viola to enter infanthood and she meets some new faces with varying results. Rahul and Cassandra work together to fit in enough time for all three kids.

Rahul: Are you ready to age up little green bean?

Cassandra: Could you do it? I’m stuck pumping again

Rahul: Happy to, but what will we do with all this milk because it’s a lot

Cassandra: I have an idea actually

Sparkle, sparkle, age up!

Viola rolled the cautious trait and spawned in a green shirt, meaning green is her first favourite colour and the nickname green bean absolutely works!

Cassandra: Mama has a surprise, we have some visitors coming to see you! Aren’t you special

Mercedes: I special too

Cassandra: Of course little ladybug, I didn’t mean to suggest otherwise

Raul: You and Savannah are both special to

Mercedes: HOORAY

DOORBELL

Cassandra: You made it!

Luna: We did, I can’t resist seeing infants

Devin: How are you handling this one Cass

Cassandra: We’re doing our best, aren’t we Viola

Luna: If you need babysitters just say

Devin: Lu- We talked about you doing too much

Cassandra: This one’s nana will be plenty of help in that department, don’t worry Luna

Devin coos over Viola who is happy to meet her and smiles back.

Cassandra: There is something you could help me with Luna

Luna: Really

Cassandra takes back Viola and keeps talking.

Cassandra: I seem to be producing far too much milk. At least, far too much for just this one. I called the hospital and there’s a milk bank in Del Sol Valley

Devin smiles, guessing where this is going.

Cassandra: If I give you my surplus perhaps you could deliver it for me? You’re welcome to take some out for Alfred and Rilian first of course

Luna: You mean it?

Cassandra: I can’t imagine not being able to feed my baby, I want to help you and other mothers who can’t

Devin: Thank you, seriously. Come on Lu, let’s take it all before she changes her mind

Luna can’t get words out and just nods happily. Not being able to feed her boys properly contributed to her post-partum depression getting so bad. Maybe with some extra milk, some of the guilt will ease.

Cassandra takes Viola to the lounge and begins some tummy time. Viola does not approve and cries herself through it. A couple of times I think she has lifted her head up but the game doesn’t agree with me. To make matters worse she’s getting incredibly tired. When one is tired stereo music seems ridiculously loud and Viola cries at the lullabies station.

Cassandra: Oh little bean, it’s okay. We’ll just say hi to nana who came over specially, then it’s night night time

Lavina: Is this my third grandbaby

Cassandra: Yes. Viola, meet your nana

Lavina: Is she... okay? She's not smiling

Viola bursts into tears and fusses, trying desperately to get away from Lavina

Cassandra: I’m sorry, she does seem to be pretty cautious

Lavina: You do seem good at making spirited ones

Viola continues to cry and struggle while Cassandra tries to soothe her.

Lavina: Now see here young lady, that is no way to behave. You calm down this instant

Viola stops crying and sits still, wobbling her lip

Cassandra: Maybe I should-

Viola erupts in cries again and Lavina having had ENOUGH passes her back to Cassandra

Cassandra: There there Viola, mama is here, we’ll go have a nice nap

Viola snuggles in to Cassandra's shoulder happily.

Cassandra: There now, isn’t it better in our onesie

Viola: *hiccups*

Cassandra: Are you okay green bean

Viola: *hiccups and smiles*

Cassandra: I guess you just hiccup a bunch, that’s okay. Sleep well darling, I’ll put on a lullaby

In the lounge Savannah is dancing away to the stereo while Rahul works with Mercedes on her basic needs.

Rahul: What is this? How does it help

Mercedes tries to peek around the cards but Rahul is having none of it.

Rahul: No cheating little ladybug. Give me your best guess

Mercedes: It milk. It help… it help… me not be hungry?

Rahul: YES! Well done

Rahul reaches level 10 parenting and discovers he is a perfectionist…

Cassandra: Dinner time

Savannah: YAY! I starving

Rahul: That’s not quite true

Cassandra: Here you are Mercedes, eat up. Did you have time to speak to your mum big guy

Rahul: Briefly. She muttered something about coddling infants and left

Mercedes draws herself into position, and once again the plate goes flying!

Cassandra: Oh my watcher, again???

Rahul: MERCEDES!

Mercedes: *squeaks*

Savannah: Bad to make food fly, food is yum

Mercedes: *smiles* Food not fly, food FALL

Savannah bursts in to giggles while Cassandra tuts at Mercedes

Mercedes: Can I have food now

Cassandra: Ladybug you just had food right there

Rahul: You’re lucky we have an extra serving of this

Savannah: Mercedes you too silly, too silly

Rahul: She’s messy

Mercedes: I FUN

Cassandra: *chuckles* clearly we’ve got work to do on manners

After dinner Rahul gets the twins to bed while Cassandra wakes Viola. She hasn’t been asleep for long but she’s used her diaper and will be hungry soon. Cassandra changes her and manages to avoid disaster.

Raul: Hey Cluckton, see anything on patrol

Cluckton: *squawks* no invaders today

Rahul: I’ve just got to hang this washing, best not stand under it unless you like wet feathers

Cluckton: *clucks disapprovingly*

Rahul heads inside and finds Cassandra giving Viola dinner.

Rahul: How is she

Cassandra: She seems to have a really good appetite, just like Savannah

Raul: Ah but will she eat more baby food than Savannah did

Cassandra: Let’s wait until she can sit and has teeth huh

Cassandra: I just have to go tuck your sisters in bed, then we’ll give you a proper sleep green bean

Viola pouts as soon as Cassandra lays her down but I can’t guarantee she would stay in a back carrier while Cassandra puts the twins to bed so this is where we are.

Cassandra: Come on darlings, bed time

Savannah: Yes mama

Mercedes: Story mama

Cassandra: I think you’re too tired for a story little ladybug

Mercedes: No I *yawns* not

Cassandra tucks in Savannah and by the time she goes over to Mercedes the younger twin has fallen asleep.

Cassandra: Mama is back, let’s get you to bed

Viola smiles to Cassandra as she is carried across the house. Once she’s placed in the crib Cassandra starts up a lullaby and needs another pumping session. Rahul comes in to kiss Viola goodnight after seeing the twins.

Rahul: I think I’ll take tomorrow off work as well

Cassandra: Your boss seems pretty understanding

…

Rahul: Now that’s taken care of, and so are your breasts…

Cassandra: What big guy?

Rahul: All our children are asleep, we could get up to some adult fun

Cassandra: Perfect. But we need to go back to using protection for now, I don’t want the next one leaving me heavily pregnant between rotations

The two have a good time but a few hours later Cassandra is woken up by her milk supply again.

Cassandra: Pretty sure I could open my own milk bank

Rahul: *laughs* Hey, you focus on that and I’ll do Viola

Cassandra: You sure

Rahul: I know where we keep the milk supply. You do what you need then get some sleep so you can enjoy tomorrow. It’s meant to be sunny

Rahul leaves Cassandra to pump and goes to wake Viola. It may seem bizarre to wake her up but it’s time for her next feeding whether she is asleep or not.

Rahul: *softly* Viola, green bean, time for some milk

Viola scrunches her face, stretches out, then curls back up

Rahul: Come on Viola

Rahul chuckles and scoops Viola out of her crib. She seems to wake up at the smell of her bottle and greedily guzzles it down. Afterwards Rahul burps her and takes her to the changing table. She has used her diaper so it’s best changed before she gets uncomfortable. Rahul is getting into the swing of it when-

PEE EVERYWHERE

Rahul: Oh heavens, it’s been a minute since that happened. Why do I want kids again

Viola looks at him quizzically

Rahul: Because you’re adorable Viola, that’s why

When Viola is tidy Rahul moves her down to the playmat.

Rahul: Okay green bean, lets do some tummy time. Mama told me you were working on lifting your head, how about it

As normal being an infant is difficult and Viola panics at having to do tummy time. Rahul feels terrible as she wails but tries to stay encouraging. Eventually Viola fully pushes her head up, and the milestone is met!

Rahul settles Viola back in bed and starts a lullaby for her. Then he goes and washes his arms thoroughly before going back to sleep.

Cluckton: *crows* Hear ye, hear ye, a new dawn

Feathers: *clucks* Quiet dear, you’ll wake the tiny one

Cluckton: *crows* Don’t worry, tiny ones sleep through anything

In the nursery however, Viola has been woken up. She panics as she is still very tired. Through tears she does her best to try go night night by herself. After a while she calms down and manages to head off to sleep.

The sun is beautifully bright today and Rahul and Cassandra are keen to get out and amongst their animals, plants and the fresh air. Rahul folds up the washing he did yesterday while Cassandra makes sure everyone has enough to eat. Then she goes to milk Turtle which Cluckton seems to approve of?

Rahul looks after Viola when she wakes up and tests out his new back carrier. It has a hood which will hopefully stop Vola getting sunburnt today.

Rahul: You are just going to love outside green bean, it’s amazing

The twins are also excited to get out and enjoy the unusual winter sunshine.

Mercedes: What you doing mama

Cassandra: It’s called yoga

Savannah: What *stumbles* What yoga mama

Cassandra: It’s a kind of exercise to help me stay healthy. I can bend in to cool shapes like this!

Savannah: You see Viola

Mercedes: She with papa. She look… cute

Savannah: We cute but yes, she look cute to

Mercedes: You think we need glasses like Viola and mama and nana

Savannah: Maybe, not today

Mercedes: Hello chickens, I missed you

Savannah: How am I Turtle? I fast like you yet

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