#anya bratford

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Pine Lake Farewell: Bratford

Monica and Kevin moved into the seniors home and lived out the rest of their lives in blissful freedom from responsibility, completely obsessed with one another. Never to be accused as doting parents, they usually only saw Jamal at family dinners, organized by Anya, who made sure to schedule a visit to her folks once a month.

Jamal moved into a studio apartment in the city to focus on his art and try to make it as a freelance painter. He had a long-term affair with a married woman who became his biggest patron. Though he never made it big, he was always able to pay the rent on time, and considered that success enough.

Anya, on the other hand, was driven to top everything she went into. Graduating university early with a double-major in economics and political science, she went straight into politics and became the youngest mayor in Pine Lake and surrounding area. Under her leadership, the town flourished, with a population boom and thriving economy. She married and had two children so her regular newsletters would always feature a picture of her perfect family. Rumours circulating about her dabbling in the dark arts are completely unfounded and will not be commented on.

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Definitely the most embarrassing parents ever. When she becomes ultimate dictator—ahem, I mean, mayor—Anya will definitely pass a law that all embarrassing antiques must stay confined within their old folks home. Let their kids visit them, not the other way around, thanks very much.

And then I forgot to turn on the cutscenes, so Jamal grows up rather unceremoniously into not-bad-but-not-him clothes while everysim ditches this lame party.

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I learned that Secret Society Sims can greet one another with the secret handshake! It seems so obvious, ha ha, yet I'd never seen this before.

Anyway, it's high time for the Greek house to start acting like one, so the boys throw a toga party. It devolves into chaos, of course.

Jamal has a shiny new diploma in his pocket, so immediately after the toga party, he throws a graduation party.

Some Sims get forced into formalwear for the event (nice tux, Joe), but Thor sticks with his comfy toga.

Monica and Kevin show up to support (and embarrass) their son, but I guess Kevin doesn't approve of Jamal's career ambitions or something, because he refuses to join in the toast to him. This family is so hilariously dysfunctional.

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Jamal has a home date with Brittany, and then remembers it was tonight his family is coming for a visit. Oops! Cue an awkward family reunion spent entirely in his undies. Monica also makes an instant enemy of Joe Carr, but shows him that this old lady can take care of herself.

All in all, I think it's an eye-opening experience of university life for young Anya here. :D

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Looks like I was trying out the pool party mod. Cool. The entire family is invited...and Anya Bratford, for some reason. But more surprising is the fact that Kiera came. Although they'll never have a close father-daughter relationship, it seems she and Guy have finally made peace.

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So many kids! I love it! 

Elise is way more outgoing, but Emerald joins in the fun too. Though she doesn’t quite seem to understand the concept of tag--you’re supposed to run, girl! 

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Randy: That was a lot of fun. I can’t wait until next time! 

Anya: The showing for that Freezer Bunny movie is starting soon. You should stick around and watch it. It’s full of hopes and dreams and fanciful wishes. I think you’d like it! 

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Randy: Now that I have all this prize money, can I buy you a drink?

Anya: That’s very sweet of you, but we’re too young to buy at the bar.

Randy: Who said anything about the bar? There’s a vending machine right next door.

Anya: Oh Randy, you are a gentleman after all. Even if you did snatch away that dance victory that was deservedly mine...

Randy: I don’t know about that. I mean, some of your moves are pretty good, I admit--

Anya: Yeah? Let me know what you think about this next move.

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Monica: Did you have a good night out on the town?

Anya: Oh, Mother, you’re so selfless. We always talk about my life (and who can blame us when I’m so fascinating) but for once, why don’t we talk about you instead? How is work? Have you contacted any prominent ghosts recently? 

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It’s time again for the Bratford family! Last time... 

- Kevin’s sports bar tried being a restaurant and failed. (It’s okay, though, because I like it better as a bar.  - Jamal sneaked out, got caught, and was majorly grounded. He still managed to invite Freyja Swain over for dates and they agreed to go steady. (Though she later broke up with him upon leaving for university.)  - Monica and Kevin continued to pay lovesick attention to only one other. - Anya grew into a lovely teen with 10 nice points that haven’t yet gotten in the way of her stealing, heckling, or bossing around small children. 

#bacc #pine lake #monica bratford #kevin beare #jamal bratford #anya bratford #household: bratford #summer 04 #bratford: summer 04 #recap #round recap

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Anya: Thor, where are you going? We planned to hang out after work, remember? 

Thor: Yeah, but your mum vetoed that plan. Something about me and Freyja corrupting her kids. 

Anya: Aw, look at this sweet face...it’s incorruptible! Give it a try and see! 

Thor: Uhh, I don’t want to make any trouble. Besides, our siblings just broke up with each other. 

Anya: Which means it wouldn’t be weird for us to date now! Come on, Thor, don’t you like me? 

Thor: No way! I mean, I do as a friend, but we definitely can’t go out. You’d show me up with your superior athleticism.

Anya: Huh. Fair point. 

...So much for that potential drama. :(

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The contestants are Jamal, Anya, Marla, and Randy, which means one of the Bratfords is obviously going to win. After all, they’ve been dancing basically since they could walk. Right, judge?? 

Judge: 

Jamal: WHAT?! Randy can’t even smustle!

Anya: I’ll bet that judge is one of the coaches from my old school’s dance team...

Randy: Heh. You kids just don’t know real talent when you see it. 

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Anya: Daddy, I know you’re busy, but I invited the headmaster of a very important school over for dinner. He just pulled up and you know how hopeless I am at cooking. If I don’t get into this school, I just might die!

Kevin: And if you do cook, the headmaster might die too. Say no more, princess. Dinner’s on me tonight. 

Anya: You’re the best, Dad! 

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