This has been a long time in coming for a whole host of reasons (blah blah blah) but. . .
THE CRAZIES BREED!
Oojum makes men HAPPY!
And women.
What? There's any other reason to have a home photobooth? Put a coin in my slot, baby, YEAH!
You know it's true when your lover lets you skewer him with your fingers.
A photo (and sticky undies) make for a great keepsake.
I wonder if Raine makes a little note on the back of the photos, ranking who was better? (oh yes, she had--in the bibilical sense--both of them)
"Oh, Cosmo, you've always had the most perfect buns. Come over here and sit on my knee."
Despite Van's outfit, it was a very chaste visit to the photobooth.
But. . .
. ..still waters run deep.
Awww.
Want a bit more aww?
Cosmo has it bad for BOTH of them. Such a sweet boy.
With the photobooth greasy with the musk of too much love, Eugenia is the frist to bid adieu to the nuthatch. She wants to get some love with Marylena and that photobooth is no longer acceptable.
Aww, they get all married and start hatching out kids.
The first one comes compliments of a rather handsome red haired gent who shares a last name with the town they all live in. The second child (they gestate at approximately the same time) is a mix of the two women.
DeeDee and Eugene.
And their womrat, Nestle (I think that's it's name).
D2theD: OMG! moms R so UNkewl
LilP: tell me, right?
D2theD: ROFL ur mom is ZZZZ
LilP: L to the ooser, 4 sur
D2theD: barf, singing
LilP: NO!!!!!11eleventy
While Eugenia and Marylena are the topic of internet chats, the rest of the crazies begin venturing forth from the asylum as well.
"I mean it Cosmo. If you need ANYTHING, you come to me."
"Ooojum. . ."
"I just don't want you and Tabby to. . ."
"Oojum, I know. I'm going to take good care of everyone."
"I know you will. I'm glad she's going off with you. . .both of you."
Cosmo lets his eyes wander over Van's form and sighs.
"Me too."
Yeah, that's about the first thing that happens once they get out of the asylum. And it gets Cosmo thinking about other things, too.
All together now. AWWWW.
Van is happy for them both and a bit turned on.
And this comes as no surprise.
Tabby's pregnancy fascinates all of them.
Soon, the first born arrives.
Tending to little Kiki, Van feels something stir deep within him.
Will Tabby be willing to help him with this longing?
Meanwhile, back at Eugenia's place. . .
Marylena gave birth to (and raised to toddler, obviously) twin girls Beatrice and Blanca.
And over at the asylum?
Natasha is feeling something stirring as well.
But David isn't her life mate, that much she knows for sure.
She has another fellow picked out for that role.
When she finally announces it's time for her to leave, David takes it in stride.
Afterall, he'll always have the photobooth pics to remember Natasha by.
Natasha moves into her own place and quickly invites Ben to join her.
Not long after.
"We are the Ottomi and we approve of these babies."
Ben is a wee bit confused. Yes, he knew Natasha was pregnant but the timing is a bit off.
Seems David's photo of the pair together wasn't the only souvenir taken from the asylum. Ben, for his part, couldn't care less.
Though. . .
The children ar a bit. . .well. . .the only nice way to put it is unfortunate.
(no wonder the Ottomi approve)
Ben hopes wee Harrold grows into his looks.
Natasha? She's quite pleased with little David. Souvenir indeed.
Now, back to the Cosmo/Tabby/Van household.
We're just in time for. . .
"EWWW, that was the nastiest thing I've ever SEEN!"
*snerk* Oh, David, are you still clueless that you have two spawn of your own just down the street?
"Van, your sons are beautiful."
"I think we have Tabby to thank for THAT," Van laughs. He was surprised when both babies had their mother's skin tone. He's beginning to feel like the odd man out in this unique little family.
Speaking of unique families.
Some wild Ottomi spawn leap gleefully on Van's bed.
What are you going to do? Kiki has taken a shine to one of the Ottomi spawn (I don't remember her name right now, but she's deliciously ugly).
Kiki has NOT taken a shine to her little brothers, though.
Van feels responsible. He never meant to upset the delicate balance.
"All you do is poop and cry and you're smelly and DUMB! AND, your'e a BOY!"
"Kiki, Leif and Vincent can't help it. . ."
"But they're so STINKY. . ."
"You were stinky, too."
"Nu-uh, girls aren't stinky."
"Want to bet? And one time, you threw up all over your dad."
Kiki is repulsed but slightly intrigued. She looks at the babies with a new eye. Perhaps their leakiness could be a source of entertainment.
Their leakiness also explains her father's odd fashion choices.
But not her own. She's just an odd child, plain and simple.
Cosmo's fashion choices aren't relate to the leakiness of the assorted children in his care. He's trying desperately to top his career and provide Tabby and the rest of his family with everything they want and need. Van, too.
They grow up so fast. And Leif looks so much like him it's not even funny.
With her father's encouragement (and example) Kiki takes to the newly toddlerized twins. Yes, they still have an unpleasant aroma at times, but now they can TALK. Which means Kiki can teach them fun things to repeat, hopefully at completely inappropriate times. What fun!
And with peace blanketing the house, Tabby takes the opportunity to announce that she is once again pregnant.
This should be interesting.
Tabby's not the only one knocked up.
Marylena want's more kids and it's Eugenia's turn to gestate. (auto belly rub, too, only the second or third time I've seen it)
"Aww, man, more babies!"
Blanca's not so thrilled.
Beatrice takes it in stride (as she does everything, she's a very mellow child).
Helllll-oooooo baaaybeees!
Wecome to the mad house, Posy and Flora (no I don't remember which is which and this is where I left them). Poor Eugene. He's the only male in this place.
Natasha's also up to more baby hatching.
But not before. . .
Ben's pretty sure he's the father, so he accepts the marriage proposal and they wend just in time for the kids to be born (yeah, I went twin crazy).
Wynona and Naomi (yes, naed for the Judds).
Harrold and David both grow into their looks.
And their twin sisters become toddlers.
Wynona has some serious Ben Long upper lip going on there.
But it's nothing compared to her sister.
Once again, Ben is left hoping the child will grow into her looks.
Judging by Harrold, Naomi should turn out just fine (and the mohawk was random--I love that).
We're almost done. It's time to check in with the Cosmo/Tabby/Van household one last time.
"Cosmo, I need some help here. . ."
"I don't want to get my clothes dirty."
"YOU. ARE. WEARING. A. WET. SUIT. GET OVER HER RIGHT NOW AND CATCH THIS KID!"
"Ooh, two more boys!"
Tabby sighs and shakes her head.
"Pick him UP, Cosmo."
"Oh, oh yeah."
"Ew, dad, are you . . .," Kiki snickers, ". . .are you wearing a LEOTARD!"
Like Kiki has any room to critique fashion?
". . .and he was all like. . ."
"Actually, Kiki, a leotard is a great choice for exercise. The material wicks away moisture. . ."
"Zip it nerd bomber."
Kiki turns up the stereo and. . .
. . .well, some things are just genetic, I guess.
Can you tell I really enjoyed the Cosmo/Tabby/Van household? So much so, it's time for the last pic.
"Eww, mom. Skip just took a dump. . ."
"Kiki. . ."
"It's nasty, I can totally feel it through his pamper. He's so gross."
"HAH HAH, you can feel Skip's poopie!"
"Vincent, please, turn abournd and smile for the camera," Van tries to discreetly tug at the boy's pant leg.
"Arnie. . .," Leif tries to get Arnold's attention. "Look over here, smile!"
"Leif. . .," Van sighs through his forced smile. ". . .don't worry about Arnold, smile at the camera. . ."
Arnold stares at Vincent then begins to whimper.
"Oh, no," Cosmo sighs and tires to avoid the oncoming tantrum with some bouncing.
"MOM, he totally REEKS!"
"I heard you the FIRST time Kiki. Please, just ignore it for one minute so we can ge this. . ."
The camera flashes.