The Life and Times of Meadow Thayer: 2.3
The Thayer Legacy is a joint production between:
Amy (shoefleesims) and her sister Jess (wiggly_toes).
[55 PICTURES, EXCESSIVE CUTENESS, ADULT SITUATIONS]
PREVIOUSLY on the Life and Times of Meadow Thayer: Meadow and Alon started dating (finally), we found out that Bella was married to Tony Simprano. The Pleasantview Mob family (Goopy and Doopy Gilscarbo) were killed. Somewhere in there a year passed. Dawn grew up, Eugene was born, and at the end we discovered that Bella had been kidnapped!
Once I got Cassandra to calm down just a bit, I made sure that Sally was awake to watch Dawn and I followed Cass back to Goth Manor. We stepped inside just as three cops arrived. They introduced themselves as Officers English, D'onofrio and D'onofrio. The two men made a point of saying that contrary to their last names, they were not related.
Officer Patrick D'onofrio: Now tell us why you think your Mother was kidnapped, Miss? After all, hasn't she disappeared before?
Cassandra: Just because she's disappeared before, doesn't mean you shouldn't take me serious now. I saw her get kidnapped!
Cassandra: I was awoken early in the morning by a strange noise, and when I went to the window to look outside, I saw an awful sight!
Cassandra: A man was carrying my mother out to his car! He was wearing a pin-striped suit and had slicked-back dark hair, but I couldn't see his face. And then he shoved her into the back seat and drove off!
Cassandra: For a moment I didn't know what to do, I was so shocked. And then I ran downstairs and called the police. That was hours ago, though, what took you so long?
Detective Carrie English: That's a very... interesting story, Miss. We'll, er, look into it.
I was stunned by the officers apparent lack of interest in the case, so I immediately hurried out into the foyer to call Herlock.
Meadow: Herlock, you're never going to believe this! Bella Goth has been kidnapped!
Meadow: I think those Simpranos had something to do with it. And the cops don't seem to care, it's awful! Can you come down to the Goth Manor and help?
I spent the rest of the day with Cassandra and Herlock, going over the house and everything she'd seen. Finally, later in the afternoon, I left them at the Manor so I could check up on Dawn.
Sally: Are you sure you want to go through with it tonight, Ace? She's been having a tough day...
Sally: If you say so... I'll make sure she- Oh, hey Meadow!
Meadow: Hey Sal. Who are you talking to?
Sally: Um, no one interesting.
Sally: So, Meadow, I was thinking. You should go on that date with Alon tonight. I mean, I know you're worried about Bella from what you said when you called, but it'll do you good to relax.
Meadow: You really think so?
Sally: Yeah. And don't worry about Dawn, I'll watch her for you.
I put on my new pink dress and Alon picked me up a couple hours later. We headed downtown to De La Mar, a fancy french restaurant.
Alon: Have I mentioned how proud I am of you for getting your degree? I think we should have a toast.
I picked up my glass of champagne and toasted along with Alon.
Meadow: To graduating...
Alon: And to us.
As we clicked glasses, I glanced down at my watch. Four O'Clock. I wonder what Sally is doing...
I ended up having Nina come over with Kevin to watch Dawn, and I headed off with Herlock to do some surveillance.
Sally: Do we really have to walk like this?
Herlock: Yes, this is the official detective sneaky walk!
Sally: You're joking right?
Herlock: ...
With an eye-roll, I suggested that we split up, and I headed to the right of the house, while Herlock headed to the left.
While I snooped the old fashioned (and normal) way of looking in windows, Herlock snooped in a slightly more modern (and nerdy) way with his high tech listening device.
Suddenly a song came ringing out of my pocket.
Phone: *ring sings* Doo doo doo doo do inspector gadget, do do do do do do dooooo, hoo hoooooo.
I dove behind the bush in fear of getting caught before I pulled the phone out of my pocket.
Sally: What the hell, Herlock?!? The last thing I need is one of the Simpranos running outside to see who is blasting the Inspector Gadget theme song!
Herlock: Really? Inspector Gadget is the ringtone you picked for me? When you call me, "I'm too Sexy" plays.
Sally: Did you NEED something, or did you think that in the middle of our super secret reconnaissance work was the perfect time for a little chat?
Herlock: Oh, right. Come round to the back of the house, there's something you should hear.
As I put my phone away, I caught the time: 4:30. I wondered how Ace and Meadow's date was going...
We had gotten part way through our dinner, and I noticed that Alon seemed really nervous. Finally, he stopped eating, and reached into his pocket.
Alon: Meadow... there's something really important I need to ask you.
As I watched in shock, he pulled out a small black box and nudged it across the table. Was this what I thought it was? It couldn't be!
Alon: Ever since I met you, Meadow, my life has been so much brighter. You make me happy, and you light up my every day. I can't imagine my life without you, Meadow, so I need to know... Will you marry me?
I reached over, opened the box, and actually squealed out loud. It was a gorgeous, sparkling diamond engagement ring. And Alon had just asked me to marry him!
Without hesitation, I slipped the ring onto my finger and looked up into his eyes.
Meadow: Yes, Alon. A thousand times yes.
I couldn't believe it. I was engaged to Alon Collins. I wished Sally was here so I could tell her the exciting news. I glanced at my watch. 4:45? I wondered again to myself what Sally was doing...
Herlock: I promise I won't drop you Sally! Now come on, climb onto my back.
Sally: I don't know about this, Lock!
Herlock: Like I said before, I heard crying. She's in there!
I still wasn't sure he had really heard crying, but i thought it was best to humor him.
Maybe Herlock was a better detective than I gave him credit for, because as he lifted me near the window, the distinct sound of a crying woman reached my ears. I peered in the tiny window, wondering what I would find...
It was Bella Goth. I couldn't believe Herlock had been right, but there she was, crying in the middle of the tiny room.
It looked like they had stuck a mattress on the floor of a tiny bathroom that appeared to be the only room without huge windows. I was about to raise my hand to knock on the glass and get her attention, when I suddenly felt myself slipping...
Luckily, Herlock managed to catch me before I tumbled to the ground. He held me close and I gazed up into his eyes...
I started to lean toward him, when something off to the side caught my eye.
Sally: *whispers* Who- who is that?
Herlock: *whispers back* It's Carmen Simprano... Salvatore's wife!
Sally: Rut Row Raggy!
Herlock: Sally! This really isn't the time for jokes!
Carmen: ...
I was beginning to panic. Why wasn't she doing anything? Why wasn't she saying anything? And then suddenly, we heard a voice from around the side of the house.
Salvatore: Babe? You out here?
After one last lingering look at Lock and I, Carmen turned, and we heard her voice for the first time.
Carmen: Yeah, I'm here Sal. But why don't you stay up there...in the bedroom.
Her voice was low and husky, and it seemed to have the desired effect of stopping Sal from coming further down the stairs.
He chuckled, and after a moment we heard footsteps disappearing back into the house. With a smirk, Carmen turned and followed him; her hips sashaying from side to side. She never looked back.
Herlock: What the hell was that?
Suddenly overcome with emotion, I pulled Lock close.
Sally: Who gives a shit? We're not dead! Let's just get the hell out of here while we still can!
Sally: And then we booked the hell out of there!
Nina: Oh my God, no way!
Sally: I know, it was pretty craz-
Nina: No, Armando just cheated on his wife Rosamunde with the scullery maid!
Cass and I shared a fond eye-roll and turned our attention to the kids.
Cassandra: I checked up on Eugene a few minutes ago. He's sleeping quietly in Dawn's crib. How are Dawn and Kevin?
The children were playing with the new play table we'd bought them, and they seemed to be enjoying themselves.
Dawn: Dis crayon has gween fwavor.
Kevin: MY BWOCK!
And that was when I ran in, probably scaring the crap out of my friends.
Meadow: Omigod! Omigod, You guys!!!!!
Nina: Looks like Meadow's gonna win the prize!
Cassandra: If there ever was a perfect couple, this one qualifies!
Sally: OHMIGOD YOU GUYS!!!
Nina broke out the champagne as we put the kids to bed together and settled in for a celebratory girls night.
The next day, we called Alon and Herlock over to discuss the Bella situation.
Sally: Are you sure there's no other option, Lock?
Alon: Yeah, it sounds a little dangerous.
Lock: No, there's no other way. The police aren't going to do anything. We have to do this, and we have to do it tonight.
TO BE CONTINUED...
------------------PRODUCTION NOTES------------------
- Legally Blonde is the best musical ever. Anyone who got that joke without clicking the link is awesomesauce.
- Meadow's line when she said yes to Alon was a quote from Pride and Prejudice, Jessi's new favorite movie.
- A note about the proposal scene. *cough* It seems we forgot to check Alon and Meadow's relationship status before he proposed. It wasn't pretty.
- If you didn't notice, the quiz winners have been announced. Once we receive all the winner's sims, we will be working on fitting them into our upcoming updates.
- DAWN AND KEVIN ARE ADORABLE. That is all.