Group #4
Well, we've come back down the the last four in our group again, and I'm including this shot because I'm so durn proud of him! Robert really has kept his nose to the grindstone, so to speak, to earn his Impossible Want, and as distasteful as it may seem to us mere mortals, he's done a great job.
This is Rob's personal phone book, sorted by friend. Not only does he have the 30 loves, but he's also maintained best friends with the core Genius group, and without actually dating any of them
(despite of a couple of random wants here & there, related to each one of them, well, besides Carl!) I don't know why it's only showing 29 loves, he must have had somebody over when I shot this.
But now Robert's at a bit of a loss. He put the word out that he's retired from the dating pool, and yet the Love of his Life is now married. And after a bit of quick explaining, she's happily married. Theresa did drop by, a few days after their botched date, to try & clear the air.
Robert, I'm sorry I jumped to conclusions again. But you've got to understand how it looked. And really, with your lifestyle, what was I supposed to think. Did you really not date anyone after you asked me out that night?
Well, it was the weekend, and I might've had a prior commitment, ummmm, I think - at least maybe Saturday night. But it was Saturday night!
Don't you see Robert? That's your life, and I, well I need something different. I need some stability, somebody that wants to settle down and raise a family with me. I'm not going to spend my entire life working in the lab. I do want to have children eventually...
I can do that, I can settle down and take care of a family. Tell him you made a mistake, we can get an annulment, or a cancellation, or something... Can you really be happy with him?
Louis is a good man for me, Robert & he loves me. And yes, he makes me happy. I have to respect my vows, and our marriage. I probably shouldn't even come over here any more...
I'd better just go.
So what now?
I'm just going to paint. Great artists have to suffer for their craft, right? Maybe this is what I have to suffer to be a great artist. Maybe if I become a great artist, she'll leave the science geek & come back to me. Maybe if I paint her portrait & win the pulitzer prize for it, then she'll see what a great husband I could be...
Can you even win a Pulitzer with a painting? I think you're losing it.
Shutup!
Alright ladies - I need some help. You guys all know Theresa. I need to figure out how to win her away from that skinny, bad haircut having, test-tube lovin' geeky husband of hers. You guys, errr girls, understand what I mean. What can I do to win her over?
Woo her! Use your charms to sweep her off her feet. If that doesn't work, feed her. You really are an awesome cook, Robert. You should've gone for that Cooking show offer.
Ok, feeding & charming, I can do that.
Robert, you know Theresa as well as the rest of us. Appeal to her mind; show her that you respect her superior intelligence. That & some table manners wouldn't hurt.
What, like letting her win at chess? I used to do that all the time, it didn't work.
Robert, at this point you've got to rebuild that friendship. I think at best right now, you're going to have to settle for being her best friend & accept her marriage. Oh, and shower her with gifts. Women love expensive presents.
Babies, Robert. Women love babies. Get yourself a couple of babies & show her what a great father you could be.
But, that would require a woman & I don't want any other women any more. This whole thing blew up on me because I was still dating. I can't imagine how pissed off she'd be if I got someone pregnant.
Ohh! A puppy?
Ugh, no! No pets here. But thanks for all the ideas, you guys have been really helpful. Don't worry about the dishes, I'll get them later. I'll talk to you all later, it's getting late.
I really just need some time to think things over. *sigh*
Maybe if I discovered a new star, and named it after her.... whoa!! Now that's a bright star!! What the heck, it's getting closer!
Ummmm, this is where I'm supposed to scream and run away! runaway, runaway!! Crap - Theresa would know what to do.... thinkthinkthink
I can't stay on the ground, it's like reversing my gravity or something!! AAAAugh!
No, Scotty - don't beam me up!
Anyone?? Please???? Dang - why is this neighborhood suddenly deserted?!! mommy.........
Bye Bye Robert, watch your back up there!! Wow, and all this time, they go for the one in swim trunks, not the briefs!! Sorry George.
So, while Robert's needs roller coaster, let's see how SuziCat's faring with her Hero wannabe.
What's up Big Joe? Don't tell me you're trying to buy a flight suit?
No, I just came down for my tux. You know, I want to make Captain Hero before the wedding, and there's not many days left. Somehow I wouldn't feel right marrying the Lead Captain without being a Captain myself.
Well, you've got all the skills you need Joe, so go dazzle them with your brilliance!!
Yes, ma'am!
WOOT!! You did it, and just barely, the wedding's tomorrow!
(Joe does a quick, manly happy dance on the sidewalk and then dashes off to help with last minute wedding preperations.)
Ohno! The guests are starting to arrive & we haven't finished all the decorations yet!! More wreathes, all along that wall!! And more lights on the big tree out front. Are the candles lit?
I'd like to thank you all for joining us here today, most of you know I've been looking forward to this day for a long time now. The marriage of two super heroes is not something that happens every day!
(shh, stop bragging!)
I, SuziCat, take you, Joe, to be my husband, knowing in my heart that you will be a faithful friend,
and a true and loving companion.
On this special day, in the presence of God, and our friends as witnesses, I give to you my sacred vow that as your wife, I will always be with you and support you.
SuziCat - In sickness, I will nurse you back to health.
In health, I will encourage you on your path.
In sadness, I will help you to remember the good days.
In happiness, I will be there make to memories with you.
May this ring forever be the symbol of our unwavering love.
aaaaah, it's the kissing part!!
Hey, did you tell the maid she could join us??
I didn't, but maybe she'll stick around to clean up afterwards?
So long as she doesn't start stalking any of my friends' husbands. Hel says she's shameless.
Cake sweetie??
Kitten! You promised! ack - ack..
Great - I've got icing in my nose! Thanks babe!! See if I play "Hide the squeaky toy" with you tonight!
I'll just straighten up a little now, Miss SuziCat. Don't you worry about the cake plates or anything.
(excellent!) Thank you, Lucy. You guys know Lucy, right? You should probably invite her to your wedding, Beans. Have you two set a date yet? Or are you two just having too much fun playing house?
What about it Beanie-baby? The arch is still warm, we could tie the knot right now? hmm?
Ixna on the eddingwa alkta! Silly! We're not going to step on SuziCat's tail here. We'll get a date set, just as soon as this worker boy of mine takes a day off.
(and somebody rolls a wedding want!! please?!)
Honey, come on! The driver's waiting....
Oh - hold on, technical difficulty here! grrrr - Never again with the organza!
We're home sweet wife! Are you ready to be swept off to the royal bedchambers?
*purrrrrrr* Sweep away! If you can catch me, you get to keep me!
You know, Tiger, if you keep up with the smooth moves, we might be talking about babies before you know it!
Babies?? Really, you mean it? awww, I can pratically hear the pitter-patter of little paws already!
(yes, Joe is definitely a family man!)
And so life goes on, Joe threw himself into the Hero gig & was finally invited to sit in on the Captain Hero spaghetti dinners. And SuziCat kept up with all her best friends. Until one day
Yes, doctor. bumps?? - I'm what??!! JOOOOOOOOOOE!!
(note to self, find SuziCat some softer hair, these tresses look so sharp, she's going to cut herself!)
And now we'll just check in with the Second Suzie & see how she's holding up.
Second Suzie. *humph* You're not kidding. I finally fall for Lonnie & he gets shipped off. Fall in love with Merc & he gets shipped off. What's next? You wanna fix me up with Jimmy Hoffa??
Suzie, Suzie, Suzie. Stiff upper lip & all that. You know, I have songs for a lot of my Sims, do you want to know what your song is? *nods* Pearl Jam's "Can't Find a Better man".
eh, Pearl Jam's good, and I like that song..... Hey!! That's an awful song! Leave me alone.
You just gonna pout in his room forever?
No. I'm supposed to met Judy over at the Greek house for lunch, I'm just waiting for the sitter to show up.
Hey Judy, what's up? Anything wrong?
No, everything's fine here. But I thought you should know something. Do you remember Coach Ron? uhhuh, crazy old guy that used to come around all the time & yell until we did jumping jacks? Well, he started coming around more after you left, always asking about you, blah, blah, blah.
So then your cooking show started last year & he's over here in front of the TV, making everyone sit down & watch it! Not that we don't like it or anything, but last week, I was late for class because he wouldn't let me leave before the show was over.
Really? I think I've gotten a couple of letters from him, but I don't really remember what he looks like, except that he's kinda old.
Well, I thought maybe you could talk to him, let me call him over for lunch. It would really make his day & then you could maybe get him to lay off us around here.
Hey Coach Ron, long time no see! I understand from the girls that you like my cooking show.
Well, little Suzie - aren't you a sight for sore eyes! Yes, I do love your show, but then I've always thought you were cooking with gas.
Why Coach Ron! You ole flatterer - now cut that out, or somebody's going to get the wrong idea!
Who says it's the wrong idea? That's just Ron now to you, you're not a student here anymore. And I'm not as old as you might think. My father was completely grey by the time he was 40.
Well, I'm sure that's where you got your distinguished good looks. uhhh.. You know, I settled here in town, maybe you could come over some time, for coffee or some fresh croissants.
My dear, if you're offering to cook, I will be there. Just say the time! (woot me, I think I got a date!)
You see, Suz, there's plenty of fish in the sea...
*scoff* Yeah, I've got men lining up all over. Even Theresa's getting in on the matchmaker act.
Gee, Theresa, thanks for inviting me to stay for lunch. Do you guys play tennis at all? I used to be a tennis pro before I moved here & I'd love to find someone to play mixed doubles with.
It's really nice to meet you, you don't mind a few questions, do you? Are you now, or have you ever been a professional streaker? Do you have wives, girlfriends, and/or children in any other hoods, as far as you know? And is there any chance that your nose was caused by a freak tennis accident & it won't be passed down to any children we might have??
Uhhhh, I think I'd better go...
Way to go Suz, you're going to scare them away if you keep up with the 20 questions stuff.
Why don't you call Ron over, he seemed really happy to see you, if you catch my drift.
Yeah, because I'm picking up more bolts from the hall tree than this guy. Evidently Hel got the only decent domestic god in town.
Why Ron, you do clean up nicely, is that a new suit?
Well - I couldn't just come over in my old track suit. That's not the way to impress a charming young lady, now is it? *wink*
I think we'll leave them to flirt over the breakfast pastries & go thank Theresa for trying to help. She's had her own share of ups & downs lately. uhoh, looks like we walked in a "down"...
Listen Louis, it's not what you think, I mean, it wasn't anything, really! Robert was just leaving.
So that was Robert, was it? The "just-a-friend" from school. That's not the Robert Lawsing that was written up in the paper this morning? The infamous cassanova that's retiring to finally settle down?
Robert was in the paper? I didn't have time to grab a paper this morning....
Oh yeah, all about the string of women crying outside his house & leaving him flowers. You know, the bowling alley downtown is building a tribute to him in the game room, it seems that he's been one of their best customers for the past 5 or 6 years. But if that's the kind of friends you made in college, don't bother inviting your old friends over. We don't need wild party animals around here...
Now, you listen to me - don't you talk about my friends like that & don't start telling me who I can't have in my house, uhhh... our house. Robert's a good guy, he just went a little girl-crazy in college, that's all. And if I want to invite all the party animals from Sim State over here, I will dammit!
Do you know a lot of the party animals from school?
Well, no. But that's besides the point, isn't it? I don't need to be told what to do!
okok - You're right, honey. I'm sorry I said that, I was just shocked, coming home and finding a strange man here.. I know you better than that.
That's better. Now, where's today's paper....
(and so life goes on in the blonde house, with the blonde scientists & Theresa does invite any of her friends over whenever she wants...)
Thank you Maja, I never would have thought of that move! I can't believe you've made it all seem so clear now! *platinum spike*
You're just lucky we're not playing strip chess - I really kick butt at that! *wink*
So, Nicole - how are the twins? And how's motherhood treating you?
Well, the boys are fine. I can't really tell you much about motherhood, as I went right back to work after having them. Carl has been staying home with mostly. And then there's been like the past month that's just blank, like I haven't been played at all...
Thanks for trying to fix me up there Theresa. But that new maid of yours just really isn't my type.
Yeah, he's a little smarmy. Now if he was more like Remington.... well, Hel sure lucked out, didn't she? And he kinda looks like Tom Hanks with that new moustache, huh?
Yes, Remington was a real catch. I can't believe all those years in the dorm & we just never noticed him. That'll teach me to pay more attention to the men that keep their clothes on. So, how's life with Louis? Marriage seems to agree with you. Is there a chance of any little mad scientists running about yet?
Ahh, married life is great, but I'm not sure about the kids thing. We're still talking about it.
So, tell me the truth Ivy. Does this spinning for babies thing really hurt? I've been following this epidemic of the "bumps" that's been going around the neighborhood, and I'm a little nervous. I could always just get a vaccination, I suppose.
Theresa - don't be worried about the "bumps" - having babies is easy! The days just zoom by, and before you know it, spin, and you're a mom. Louis knows how to cook, right? That's the worst part, being hungry all the time. And you'll probably want to take a break at the lab, that could be dangerous for the baby being around all those chemicals.
A break?? From the lab?! *ack!*
Congrat's Theresa, you've managed to catch a bump!
Louis?! Honey?? You have any plans for next Father's Day?? You do now.
But all is not quiet on Theresa's front. Front yard that is. While Theresa is busy decorating the nursery and Louis is working late at the lab every night, a stranger has been prowling the property.
Maybe she shouldn't spend so much time in her underwear.
Hey genius junior, give mummy just a minute to finish pruning these trees, and then we'll go grab a snack, ok? What do you think? Chili again? You do like the spicy stuff, don't you?
I don't know, he looks rather harmless, I'm sure there's nothing sinister around here...
Will the aliens ever return Robert? Or has he been permanently abducted by female androids?
Will SuziCat have kittens?
Will Second Suzie find a better man?
And is he stalking Theresa's house even as we speak??
Join us next time, to see if these contagious bumps continue to sweep the hood. Thanks for coming along!
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