And the world goes to hell.

1. Welcome back to what I hope will be a faster moving part or two. So no recap for you. Let’s just get moving.

2. “Grandoo, what’s Mom doing back there?” “Well, grandkidlet, based on the sound. I think you are about to be a big sister.” “But I already am the big sister.” “You are going to be the big big sister. Shall we have cake now?” “Yay! Cake.”

3. Up first was Sumac who looks a lot like her daddy. She is an Aries with 6/10/7/5/7.

4. Followed by Gingko who looks a lot like his Grandma Jo. He is a Virgo 10/3/10/4/8

5. Then it was Pico’s turn to have at the candles.

6. “Brudder huggle?” “I wan cake.” “Oh.” Pico Warner also looks a lot like his parents but I think is more of a blend then his brother, Kor. He is a Libra with 4/8/4/8/8.

7. “Cake?” “You can’t have cake, little tyke. At least not until you are bigger.” “Wan cake.” “Have this instead.” “’Kay.”

8. “Be a good boy and potty for Momma.” “Momma?” “Yes, I’m your Momma.” “I made a doody.” “Good boy, Pico.”

9. “Heya, tyke, ready to learn to talk like a big boy?” “No!” “Too bad!”

10. “NO! I talk Pico way!” “He reminds me of his father when I hear him say that.” “Gee thanks, hun. I didn’t think I was this stubborn.” “You pursued me with a single minded determination.” “Yeah. Well I knew what I wanted. He’s just doing this to be a brat.” “I not brat! I Pico!” “This is not going to be easy.”

11. “Honey can you stop training the kids? The next one is on the way.”

12. “Dang! You made me miss becoming best friends.” “If you don’t pay attention to me, you will lose your best friends.” “What?” “Between your legs.” “Oh. Breathe honey. You’ve done this before.” “Not helping!”

13. “And we’ve got another son. And he’s got your eyes, Kelvin. Your beautiful green eyes. Aren’t you pretty my baby, Ash.” “It doesn’t matter to me. So long as he and his mother are healthy, I am happy.” “Have I mentioned I love you lately?” “Nope. You were just threatening my manhood a moment ago.” “Let me get this little one put to sleep then I will show you just how much I love you.”

14. “You call this showing me?” “It’s all you’re gonna get with the kids around.” “Fuck.” “You can say that again.” ~*~

15. After the birth of her latest baby, Burundi decided she needed to get away for a bit. And the clubhouse was apparently the only place she could think of to go. Not that I blame her, there is some nice eye candy there.

16. “So you’re telling me that you’re some kind of awesome romance sim, but you’ve only woohooed one sim?” “But I was probed. Twice. That counts right?” “How about no.” “Damn.”

17. “I couldn’t help but overhear that last conversation.” “I wasn’t trying to hide it.” “But how many sims have you woohooed?” “That’s none of your business.” “Sounds like you’ve only had one lover yourself.” “And if I have?” “I’d like offer my services to remedy that.”

18. “Hmmm… I sense trouble within.”

19. “I don’t thinks she’s interested Mr. Fitzhugh.” “Oh she’s interested. She just doesn’t want to admit it yet.”

20. “Oh my husband really knows what to do in a photo booth.” “And the lullaby I just hears was gravy, Miss Fuzzy. Mmmm gravy on Miss Fuzzy. Want to give it another go?” “Oh yeah.”

21. “That’s what I love about you, Miss Fuzzy. You’re so loving.” “Hmmm… I can smell her resolve weakening.”

22. “Rhys, you’re hot. I admit it. But my husband is standing right here. You’ve got to have more sense than that.” “Hmmm… So you’re saying if your husband weren’t standing here.” “Argh! I am not going into this with you. I’ve got a business to run and Orkney’s got perks to learn.” “So later then.” “Dammit Rhys!”

23. It’s probably a good thing that Fuzzy got back to the business. Archie’s shown up and that can only mean trouble. “Who is that? I must have her.”

24. “Hey Archie. Great to see you. Congrats on falling in love with unfortunate nose girl. Can you save me from a persistent romance sim?” “I thought you were married to one.” “Not him. Rhys Fitzhugh. Do it for Yakko.” “But I’d rather do you.” “Not helping.” “Well, yeah. I’m a fucking bastard. Emphasis on the fucking.” “Argh!”

25. I am seriously tempted to let these two go at it. Or at least she can have his babies. I want to see what this mix brews. I bet it won’t be pretty.

26. “What are you doing here? Are you here to lecture me some more?” “Actually, no. I wanted to return something I swiped from you a while back.” “Oh?” “Your eyebrows. They were just laying around, I just couldn’t resist grabbing them.” “You’re weird. And that’s saying something coming from me.” “You have no idea.”

27. “So that’s how you know everyone.” “I thought there’d be more, narf. It’s just to simple.” “Simple things are the hardest to do sometimes. Why do you think potty training is so hard?” “Egad! I hadn’t thought of that. I need to apologize to Miss Fuzzy.” “Why?” “I’ve neglected her for hours now.”

28. “Dad-doo. I thought you were teaching Orkney things.” “He got bored and wandered off to find his wife. You? I thought you had a family to take care of and you are decidedly less pregnant than when I saw you last.” “Oh you know how it is. Have a baby need to get out of the house. Toddler training will make you crazy.” “Don’t I know it!”

29. “Hey RoseFyre, I didn’t even know you were here.” “It’s a hot tub. I live in them.” “That’s nice. But you might want to get out.” “Nah.” “Okay but don’t say we didn’t warn you.” “Narf! You tell her, Miss Fuzzy.”

30. “We have an audience, Orkney.” “That just makes it more fun, Miss Fuzzy.”

31. “Miss, how are they able to get so high?” “Hmmm? I am totally not watching. This is not how a hot tub should be used. Unless there is a Wally involved.” “I really must ask them how they are able to perform such acts. It would be most educational.”

32. “I thought you were not interested in their antics.” “I’m not. But you have to admit, Orkney’s a good looking sim.” “Yes, he is. But he’s a bit odd for my tastes.” “Odd can be good. We like odd.” “We who? It is only you and I here.” “Figure of speech.” “Ah.”

33. “Mistress Warner. Please forgive my forwardness, but I must know.” “Oh dear, here she goes.” “Hush, Rose-dear. Just a moment ago, in that spa, you performed quite the daring act.” “You mean woohoo.” “Yes. Just that. How were you able to manage it in such a confined space?” “Well, you just need to be flexible.” “Flexibility. That’s it?” “Well and having a ripped partner doesn’t hurt things either.”

34. In desperation to escape the conversation behind the clubhouse, Orkney called up as many simselves as he could to distract his wife. If nothing else, they could provide the amusement and not his love life.

35. Fuzzy was immediately dragged over into a conversation with Spencer. “You know that maid, Drea?” “Yeah. What about her?” “You know she got dumped by Onslow and has sworn-” “Whoa, let me stop you right there. That is totally old news. So not interested.” “But-” “Gotta go. Customers to take care of!”

36. “Right… I am so not getting in the middle of that.”

37. “So does anyone need any help here? Or can I get back to my hot Hot tub and even hotter husband.” “Nope, I think we’re good. In fact, let me help you cool down a bit!” “Wha?”

38. Fuzzy went back to stalking Orkney while Yakko caught up with old friends. I’m not terribly sure I want to know what those two found so funny. It probably had to do with simselves. Gods know that there isn’t anything else that they really have in common. “You know what they say, Yakko.” “What?” “Once you’ve gone with the hack, you’ll never go back.” “So true! So true!” I hope to hells that they are talking about ACR. Because if it is another hack… Well, we’re not going there and keeping this at a nice PG-13 rating.

39. “Mmm that Adam Doran is hot!” He’s also gay, Katy. “But look at that facial hair. The strange nose. The red hair. Yum! I could go for a slice of that pie.” Gay! “I can fix that.” No! “You’re no fun.”

40. “So, um. Fuzzy. I wanted to say sorry.” “For what?” “Stalking you when I was a teen. I know that you’re with my brother. But...” “It’s okay, Frank. You were a cute kid. And it was kind of flattering. However, I’m glad you didn’t try to do anything about the little crush you got otherwise things would have been very uncomfortable. I mean I would have hated to grind your fragile little psyche into dust.” “Um. Yeah thanks for not doing that.” “Egad! Are you done tormenting him. Miss Fuzzy?” “I guess I am. Go on, kid. Skedaddle.”

41. “In fact all of you can go home! Out! I don’t care if your head is not attached to your neck right, it’s time to leave.”

42. “So did you learn anything, son?” “Narf! Other than Miss Fuzzy is lousy at customer service?” “Nope. That was pretty much what you needed to know. My job here is done.” “Great! Now we can go home where I can get some sleep!” “You just keep thinking that.”

43. Ahhh! Home sweet home. There’s nothing like it in the world. The place where you can drop off all of those random bouquets after a long week at the clubhouse.

44. “What are you staring at, Orkney?” “This snowman. There’s something off about it, narf.” “It’s too nice.” “Egad! You’re probably right. But I can’t seem to make a mean one.”

45. “Orkney, it’s okay. You’re just too sweet to make a mean one.” “Narf! But isn’t that bad? I’m not going to be a good head of the family if I am too nice. Dad-doo’s not nice.” “But you’re not your father.” “I know.” “You don’t have to be your father. And if you’re worried about not being able to kick ass when you need to. Don’t. Just let me know when and where and their ass will be kicked.” “Egad! You’re brilliant, Miss Fuzzy.” “Of course, I am. Now let’s go train some toddlers.”

46. “Narf! How many more times do we have to do this?” “At least two.” “Zot! Kill me now.” “No.” “Meanie.” “You know it.” “Egad! I love you!” ~*~

47. “Is Lily coming? I invited her. She’s gotta be coming, right. I mean I like you Rose but…” “Whoa, chill out, Kor. She’s with Daddy. He’s just pointing out simselves that it’s okay to torment. They’ll be here soon.” “Whew. I was worried. Now where’s Joss?”

48. “He’s right behind you. Along with a long haired guy.” “Oh that’s just my Uncle Oz.” “Cool. You wanna play now?” “Okay.”

49. “Joss! You kneed me in the face!” “Sorry! It got in the way of my adventuring!” “It hurt!” “I said I’m sorry. I am so not kissing and making it better. Get someone else to do that. Like that Lily chick. She’s here now.” “She is?” “Yep!”

50. “Lily?” “I am so getting out of here.” “You don’t have to leave, Rose.” “Yes, I do.”

51. “Hiya Kor! Thanks for inviting me! You’ve got a great house. Lots of fun stuff.” “Uh, thanks!” “Yeah. I can see right over the houses. I bet if you got a few more ladders you could climb all the way to the moon.” “I guess so.” “What’s wrong. You’re all quiet and sad.” “It’s nothing. I’m gonna go find Joss.” “Okay.”

52. “So, you’re Lily and Sakura’s dad, huh?” “Yes, and?” “My wife didn’t indicate that you were the family type.” “She’s a simself, right?”

53. “Yeah.” “Hmph. I should have guessed. Let’s just say, that they only know one side of me.”

54. “So you’re not a manipulative bastard?” “I didn’t say that. But I am so much more than just that.” “I see.” “Can we just play mahjongg and not have any drama? I’ve got more than enough in my life right now.” “Sure.” “No Problem.”

55. “Hey, Joss?” “Yeah.” “Can I talk to you?”

56. “I don’t know. Can you?” “Brat.” “Baby. So talk. I’ll push. What’s go your panties all in a twist?”

57. “I don’t wear panties!” “Uh-huh.” “I don’t!” “Keep telling yourself that.”

58. “I don’t know why I’m bothering asking you.” “One, because I’m your best friend. And two, because you can’t talk to anyone else.” “Yeah.” “Let me guess, it’s about someone who’s blonde and mean enough to make the boys cry.”

59. “Yeah.” “Oooohhh do you like her. I bet you like her.” “Not so loud! She’ll hear! And can we stop with the spinning, I’m gonna hurl.” “Hmph, fine.”

60. “So we’ve stopped. Now talk.” “Well, it’s about Lily.” “I’ve gathered that. Go on.”

61. “I mean I like her like her.” “In that whole cooties way?” “Yeah.”

62. “You, my man, have a problem.” “Tell me about it. If I tell her she’ll beat me up. If I don’t tell her…” “What? What will happen?”

63. “I don’t know that’s why I wanted to talk to you.” “So basically you want me to be the love doctor for your life.” “Yeah.”

64. “Well I ain’t doing that.” “Why?” “Cause. You gotta take control of your own life.” “But can I at least get your advice on what to do.” “Sure. Don’t tell her.”

65. “But I want to tell her!” “Then tell her. But let me make popcorn first.” “You aren’t making any sense.”

66. “Sure I am. You’ve got to do what you want. I’m your friend so I can listen and offer my opinion, and I will offer my opinion. But in the end, you’ve got to have enough of a spine to do what you want. I am not into playing with dolls.”

67. “So let me get this straight. You’re not going to tell me what to do, instead you are going to sit back and laugh at me while I make a fool of myself so you can say ‘I told you so’ later.”

68. “Pretty much. You forgot the popcorn.” “Pfft!” “So what are you going to do about Lily?”

69. “I think I’ve got a plan.” “And that is?” “I’m not telling.” “How am I supposed to make popcorn if you don’t tell me?” “Exactly.” “Jerk.” “I learned from the best.”

70. “So I’ve made sandwiches for all of the kids and there is cake in the fridge for later. I think we’re all set.” “Sounds fine, Cee. Joss will be happy with the cake and Doc will be happy about the sandwiches.” “And how is she?” “Good. Pregnant.” “Congrats, Oz.” “Yes. Congratulations, Mr. Warner.”

71. “Rhys Fitzhugh! What are you doing here?” “Can’t a father enjoy watching his daughter’s play?” “Not when the father is you. Does Marina know you are here and that you have kids?” “I don’t see how it is any of her business what I do. But yes, she knows I am married. She was at the wedding.” “You’re married?” “I just said I was.” “But you’re a romance sim! You don’t want to get married.”

72. “Not that it’s any of your business, but I did. And so did she. And before you ask, it was her idea. I did not coerce her down the aisle for my own nefarious purposes.” “So what’d you get out of this?” “A chance to annoy Marina, a hot wife, and some cute kids. Any more questions that are really not your business or can we get back to playing.” “No, I think I’m done.” “Good. By the way, I can’t help but notice that you are looking pretty pregnant yourself. When is the baby due?” “Not soon enough.”

73. “And when are you and Oman getting married and am I invited? I want to see Marina’s face when she realizes the one man she wants she can’t have.” “That’s a bit up in the air, Rhys.” “I see. So you’re saying you’ve got worse commitment issues than a romance sim, Oman.” “I wouldn’t put it that way.” “Hmph. I would.” “Cee!” “Hmmm… I think I win.”

74. “Wha?” “I win.” “But I wasn’t paying attention!” “That’s not my fault. Besides you can’t expect others to ignore the opportunity to get ahead because of your inattention.” “Why do I think that you are talking about something other than the game?” “I don’t know, why do you? Sorry about the loss there, Oz. No hard feelings.” “Nah it’s okay. I was paying attention and the luck didn’t go my way. It happens.” “That it does.”

75. “Heya Rose, didja have fun making a sandcastle?” “It got cold. I decided I wanted to roast marshmallows instead.” “Too bad we ate them all.” “Joss, be nice.” “No and my Mom says I don’t have to be nice.” “Ignore the boys here and sit down. It’s what’d I’d do.” “Lily!”

76. “What? Boys are icky.” “But I’m a boy.” “Yeah, but you’re Kor. You’re an exception.” “What about me?” “You’re icky, Joss. I’ve seen the snot balls you’ve thrown at the teacher.” “Thank you.” “Um, Lily can I talk to you?” “Sure. I guess.”

77. “Don’t be a douche.” “You don’t even know what that is.” “Neither do you. But the point still stands. Don’t be stupid.” “What did you say about me having to make my own choices?” “Oh yeah. Good point.” “I’m waiting, Kor.” “Sorry, Lily.” “So, what’d you want to talk about?”

78. “You know you’re my best friend, right?” “I thought Joss was your best friend.” “He is. You’re my best girl friend.” “Girlfriend?” “Well only if you want.” “Let me think about it.” “Okay. Can I get a hug?” “Sure.”

79. “Oman man, it was great seeing you. But I’ve got to get going, Rose is starting to fall asleep on the swings.” “No problem. I know that Kor was glad to see them. And don’t mind Cee, she’s just protective of her family.” “Nothing wrong with that. Speaking of Cee…” “Yeah.” “Don’t punish her for someone else’s sins.” “Goodnight, Rhys.”

80. “I think that today went well.” “Rhys was here.” “He’s not all bad, Cee. I also think he likes you.” “That’s nice.” “Hun, what’s wrong?” “Don’t call me ‘hun.’” “Okay… What is bothering you?”

81. “It’s nothing. It’s just… Nothing.” “It doesn’t sound like nothing.” “I guess I am jealous and I wonder what’s wrong with me that a die-hard romance sim like Rhys can settle down and marry someone while you can’t.” “Cee…” “I don’t want to go into it. Not tonight. Not while your brother is listening to every word we utter.”

82. “What?” “Way to not notice things, bro. I bet you wouldn’t notice if Cee went into labor right now.”

83. “Ow! You had to jinx me!” “I didn’t mean to!” “Where did Oman run off to?”

84. “Mama, why are you yelling! And why’s Uncle Oz running away? Did he do something bad?”

85. “Oman!!!” “Uncakor!!!”

86. “I don’t think I can hold on much longer. Just spin and twirl, Cee. You can do it.”

87. “It took you long enough!” “Sorry.”

88. “Here hold your little girl, I’m not finished.” “You’re not what?” “Just hold her.” “Twins again?” “Yes.”

89. “What do you want to name them?” “What do you like?” “Um. I like the name Cecily for a girl.” “And for a boy?” “You pick.” “Rowan.” “Cecily and Rowan. That sounds good to me.”

90. “And that’s how you got your name, Rowan. Then your mother and father wandered off to find a bed so that they could have naked time leaving your saintly Uncle Oz to take care of the children.” ~*~

91. Back at the main house, Lebanon was being traumatized by her mother’s hand while Fuzzy’s attention was elsewhere.

92. “That’s because Latvia can go potty on her own.” Ahhh the joys of being easily pleased. It’s quite a refreshing thing.

93. “Do I have to potty train this one? Do I?” Well, no you don’t. But you might want to unless you want a stinky baby at your son’s party. “What party?”

94. The one Orkney is inviting people to now.

95. “Oh my, Rhys is so hot when he’s dancing with Orikes.” “But isn’t he married. And for that matter, aren’t you?” “A girl can look!”

96. Party in full swing, Orkney resumed his nightly festivities: Alien Watching.

97. While my attention was drawn elsewhere… “Oman. I should have said something sooner, but I really like you. If Cee isn’t willing to settle down with you, I would still be willing to.”

98. “Marina! What are you doing?” “I’m just letting you know how I feel.” “Don’t you think it’s a bit late for that?” “Um. Maybe?” “I’ve got four children with Cee now. I am committed to her!”

99. “But Oman…” “But nothing. I’m sorry I have to shoot you down like this. But I am not going to do this with you.” “Oh Oman is so hot when he is rejecting another woman.”

100. “Oman?” “I’m sorry, Marina?” “Ooooh? I heard boinging. That’s got to be more interesting than this wall and potty here. Can you hold off the slapping until I can watch.” “There will be no slapping, sort of Dad-doo-in-law.” “Awww…”

101. “However there will be kissing.” “I’ll pass on that. Watching your kids make out is a bit like watching your parents, something best done on an empty stomach.”

102. “Look. I know you still like Oman, Marina. But you need to understand one thing.” “And that is?” “I won. You lost. End of story.” “Hmmm… I wonder.”

103. “Are you done learning to potty? You are? Oh thank the director-person!” Why are you thanking me? “Because maybe if I do, then you will stop torturing me.” No dice. I only torture the sims I love. “Meanie.”

104. “Daddy! Story!” “Jo, where did you hide the dictionary?” “It’s on the bookcase.” “Why would you put it there? Jeez make me walk across the room. She’s so mean.”

105. “Is Mommy mean? Is she? Is she?” “Hee hee, Mommy tickles!” “Yes, Mommy does.”

106. “Facial and faction and fractal and fractionAnd fraudulent, fragrant, frappeFrankincense, Frankish and fraises, freshShoot, yadda yadda flambé.” “Flambé! Daddy make boo-boo.”

107. Yakko wasn’t the only one to make a boo-boo. I like to title this slide “Oh Fuck!” Since that is pretty much what I said when I zoomed over here after hearing the ‘boing’. Please count the number of things are going wrong. Just to give you a hint, look at the title of this slide. It isn’t pretty.

108. However the biggie was this… Marina went in for a low level flirt and Oman accepted, right in front of Cee. Please bear in mind that at this point they are all uncontrollable and I haven’t had a chance to invite Marina over to flag her in the Friendszone since upgrading ACR. Also bear in mind that they are on the main lot… I can’t ignore what happens on the main lot like I can with spare lots. Cue my head hitting my desk repeatedly.

109. “Oh god, I can’t watch.” “Marina. Please tell me you didn’t.” “I still want you, Oman. And I am willing to fight dirty to get you.” “But I made my choice.”

110. “Yeah, well I am unmaking it! You lying, cheating bastard!” “Ow!”

111. “Cee…” “This isn’t over Oman. This is so not over. But I can’t deal with you the way I want to right now. Not with Marina and everyone else watching.” “Please Cee…” “Just, no!” “Mmmm, Oman is hot when he’s getting his ass figuratively handed to him.”

112. “Come here and let me make everything all better.” “Um. I’d rather not. I don’t want to hurt Cee any more.” “Grrrr…”

113. “Director-person, what just happened here.” You don’t want to know, Oz. “Why do I feel like a horrible thing just happened that will have far-reaching repercussions?” Because you are strong in the force? “Or maybe I just know my brother.” That too.

114. “Marina, now that you have caused lots of trouble for the evening, I think it’s time for you to leave.” “Awwww, but I had Make Out with Oman cued up.” “I know. But it’s time to go.”

115. “Thank you, Fuzzy.” “No problem. Now don’t get into any fights here and I won’t have to send you home.” “I promise that is not what I had in mind. But if you want to kick Oman’s butt, feel free.” “Please, Cee. Don’t sic Fuzzy on me.” “Give me one reason not to.” “I love you.” “Hmmm… Not good enough.”

116. “You don’t hate me, do you, Michelle.” “I think that men who cheat are worse than slime. They are greasy slime.”

117. “Oooo-kay!” “What is my bad apple toddler doing out here and who called the cops. That’s it. Party’s over!” “Thank goodness. Where’s Cee, I just want to go home.”

118. “Cee?” “Please Wakko let me have the cake, I just want something a little sweet in my life.”

119. “Hold it right there.” “Wha?” “You’re much too eager for my cake. You aren’t depressed are you?” “Ummm… No?”

120. “Nope. You’re depressed. I can smell it on you.” “So?” “I don’t eat depressed people. Gives me heartburn.” “But you’re a plant.” “Just because I’m a plant doesn’t mean I don’t have feelings. Go home. The cake will still be here when you’re feeling better.”

121. “Orkney. The party’s over. I’m going to bed.” “Just a little longer, poit!”

122. “Narf! Where’d everyone go?”

123. Fuzzy popped into her second trimester while working on a special project.

124. Then I managed to get her to max her science enthusiasm. “It’s so pretty.”

125. “Egad! I see that the aliens have gotten you.” “Well something a little strange did.” “Is it going to eat it’s way through your belly? I hope not. I like your belly, narf!” “You’re a loon.”

126. “Zot! I’ve got it. We need to go outside and watch for aliens!” “I thought that you’ve been doing that.” “Not with you, Miss Fuzzy. I bet if I held on real tight while you were looking for them that they’d take me too.” “We can try, I guess.”

127. “This isn’t what I had in mind.” “Narf. It’s exactly what I had in mind. See I bet that behind that cloud is an alien waiting to swoop down and carry you away. But I won’t let them. Not without me.”

128. “I wonder if they have fish tanks on alien ships.” “It’s a good thing I love you. Otherwise I would be worried about the piano that dropped on your head as a child.” “Narf, how’d you know?” “Oh, Orkney.” ~*~

129. “Mr. . Fitzhugh, you’ve gotta help. Something’s wrong with Mama, she won’t stop crying. And Uncakor just keeps pacing from room to room.” “So what do you want me to do?” “Anything! If I did something, I promise I won’t do it again! Please don’t let them send me away!” “Whoa! Hold it, I’m sure you didn’t do anything. But I’ll talk to your uncle and see what I can do. Okay?” “Thanks!”

130. “So, I get this frantic phone call earlier today.” “Cee?” “No. Your nephew. Seems that he’s aware that something’s wrong and seems to think that it is his fault.” “It’s not his fault.” “I know that.” “It’s mine.”

131. “Is this about what happened last night?” “Yeah. How could Marina do that to me? She knew I was with Cee. That I was making my life with her. And then… then…” “You don’t need to tell me. I was there. I saw the whole thing.” “But why would she do that?”

132. “Do you really want to know the reason?” “Would I have asked the question if I didn’t want to know the answer?” “Most of the time I would say yes. You don’t really want to know. But now, I’m not so sure.”

133. “That’s because this is different. I didn’t want to hurt Cee and yet Marina’s actions toward me did. I need to understand why? Why would she do that?” “This isn’t going to be easy to understand. But I’m going to say it.” “Dammit stop with the preamble!” “You gave Marina hope.”

134. “What?” “She didn’t see you going any further in your relationship with Cee so she thought that she might still have a chance.” “But I’m living with Cee. I have four children with her. I don’t see where she would think that I’m not committed to Cee.” “That’s because you’re not committed to her.” “I don’t understand.”

135. “Maybe you don’t. I’m going to try to explain something about Marina. For all of her love of life and knowledge, deep down, she is a family sim. And she wants family sim things and thinks like a family sim. And so when you didn’t get married to Cee that screamed to her that you weren’t totally committed to Cee.” “But I am.” “Then why don’t you marry her.”

136. “I don’t know if I can marry anyone.” “But you can commit yourself to just one person? Laugh with them? Cry with them? Raise a family with them?” “Yes.” “Then I don’t understand why you can’t say the words and wear the rings.”

137. “I just don’t want to get hurt again.” “And how are you feeling right now?” “Like crap.” “I would say that you’ve failed spectacularly by not getting married. Good job there. And by being so selfish you may have lost everything that you didn’t want to lose in the first place.”

138. “So what can I do to fix it?” “If I knew that, I wouldn’t have had the problems that I did with Rhys.” “So you can’t help me.” “Nope, you’re on your own.” “Thanks though.” “For what?” “For being a friend.”

139. Cee refused to come out of the bedroom so in between diaper changes and feedings, Oman amused himself on one of Cee’s date gifts.

140. “I probably shouldn’t have spun on that so long. Oh, hell, I’m going to throw up.”

141. Oman was sick several times that day, so much so that it interrupted the training he was giving his twins.

142. Wanting nothing more than a nice quiet nap, he spread out a towel on the beach below the house.

143. However, he was not able to rest for long. “Oman. Can you come inside? We need to talk.”

144. ~*~

145. And that is where I think I will leave you. I’ve got the next part laid out and 20 or so slides written. But knowing me it will be next year before that update is out. So until next time… Happy Simming!