Update on our Lives from Thomas

Warning - nude Sim alert. Open with caution. If you are new to this blog - these characters were introduced as orphans in the first story.

Sam likes sculpting sans garments. He claims it's more inspiring that way.

Well, it is inspiring sight from this angle. I'm not sure how it inspires Sam but neither AJ nor I will complain.

I finally picked a career of interior design. It will let me get around, visit people and their homes. And make this town a prettier place one house at a time.

So I'm alternating between practicing drawing and researching design. I need a lot of skill to make the clients really happy.

AJ spends a lot of time out fishing. She's selling most of the fish but a few make the dinner table - or would if we could afford a dinner table.

One of my first jobs and the client is Kelly. She wanted a nursery added to the house...hmm...she doesn't look like she needs one but who knows?

AJ seemed remarkably pleased by her latest painting. It's different, I'll grant you that.

Sam decided to try his first ice sculpture. Actually, the first thing he did was try licking the ice and had his tongue stuck for a couple of minutes. Fortunately, it did eventually unstick.

Our relationships are all still strong. Hard to believe that our family of three is working out so well.

Soon to be a family of 4. We've refinished the downstairs, added a crib and a few other necessities for a baby/toddler.

We do swap beds and sleeping partners sometimes. No reason to make one of us always sleep alone.

Sam's first ice sculpture is a real beauty.

Sam had a chat to me about his want to adopt a child. He's happy as anything about the baby that AJ is carrying but he wants to help another get out of the orphanage.

I was worried. We really live on a thin margin. It's getting better as we learn more. Still cash is not plentiful.

Sam persuaded me that it's the right thing to do. Sigh, he is still my hero. Just as much as he was the day we met. If anyone can make it work, it will be Sam.

AJ and I better enjoy the view while we can. I expect that nudie sculpting will be a thing of the past when there are children here.

Sam finished his latest work and then rang the orphanage.

And so Seth Grant joins our little family. His paperwork says he's Sam's son since Sam made the call. AJ and I will be there too, he's joining our whole family.

The kid made a beeline to Sam to thank him.  Of course, we all remember the orphanage too well. Getting out early was the happiest day of my life.

There's a new bed downstairs not far from the crib for Seth. And we still have a little money for emergencies. As long as they are small emergencies. I still worry about the money.

He's learning painting with us first. AJ hopes to take him fishing soon after the baby is born.

Sam seems to be inspired by the idea of a baby.

Andrew Anderson, my son with AJ, the second boy in our home.

This is the house that Jack built (Finale)

Love thy neighbor - and if he happens to be tall, debonair and devastating, it will be that much easier. Mae West

Do you think next time we should make sure we're behind the projector?

The audience got more than they were expecting.

This is the house that Jack built (Episode 6)

"All discarded lovers should be given a second chance, but with somebody else." Mae West

The final days approach and we are down to our last three contestants.

Good morning sweetie, coffee, tea or me?

You are all the pick-me-up I need this morning.

Hey Handsome, what you got cooking?

I think I've just hit boiling point, want to help me release some steam?

Ah, I have found my morning ray of sunshine, and it is you.

You are a bright spark yourself.

Circle flirting?

And I'm Loving It.

Let's go for another round of flirting. Is your daddy a king? Cause you are certainly a princess.

Oh dear, let's move along. Now for the individual dates at nice spots around town.

How was the date with Antonio?

Very romantic. A beautiful spot and one sexy guy to share it with.

And your date with Ripley?

Rwrrrr. Come back later, this is good.

How about Kacyn?

It feels so right to hold her tight.

Ok, so you two go home, the cameras will stop rolling for a bit while we have a short break.
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And we are back having visited a couple of families around town.

Jack, Antonio and Ripley are all home but Kacyn, where are you?

Well, I just felt this urge to visit the graveyard at night. A test of courage.

And Jared Frio?

Not many ghosts tonight.

Kacyn, that is definitely against the rules. You are snogging someone from outside the house.

Worse, we are in love.

So Kacyn is evicted from the house for breaking the rules. Anything goes inside the house but there is no playing with people outside.

That leaves Ripley and Antonio as our final challengers. Which one will Jack choose and which will leave the house forever?

Bonus pics

The Kane family - Bradley, Emerald preggy with the soon-to-be-here Abbey and James in his crib.

Awww

Hugo and his new boyfriend Ben. Hugo later got tired of Ben's gigolo ways and broke up. So I made a different Sim (first Ollie but now it's Phillip Grant) the town gigolo and made these two boyfriends again.
 They seem happy about it.

This is the house that Jack built (Episode 5b)

I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number you get in a diamond. Mae West

So Jack, how about a flirt and a hug for everyone?
I'm all over that. Hey, sweetie, aren't you a bit over dressed?

When I look at you, my heart flutters.

Did the sun come out or did you just smile at me?

Ever since I met you, you've lived in my heart without paying any rent.

So we sent the house to see the latest blockbuster film. While everyone else had a good time and came out relaxed...

He thought babies at me! At ME! He was lucky I didn't smack him one.

Oh, I love this bit. Give me some sugar, honey.

Are you ready for a kiss?
Absolutely tiger.

Nobody, but nobody insults my art. Back off or lose a limb.
It's rubbish and you know it.

A sweet kiss from a sweet girl.
I might faint. That's one hot kiss.

And how about some hot lovin'?
Anytime, wild thing. You make my heart sing.

Sunset and holding hands with a hottie, does it get better than this?

Jack, how would you like to tour some of the local facilities with the girls?
Damn, it does get better.

Jack, how was the tour of the base with Ripley?
We didn't see very much of the tour, we took a little side trip. Had a lot of fun though.

And they better not take any pictures of me if they send us on a 'tour'
Right, right, whatever. You need to chill.

Jack, touring with Kacyn?
Even in the catacombs, you can find some magic places. We had a lot of fun.

Jack did tour City Hall with a certain Ms Tatianna but the photographer refused to go along. He thinks he doesn't want to be ripped to shreds.

Morning handsome.
Good day my lovely. Hope you slept well.

Jack, which girl will leave today?
It's close between Ripley and Tatianna. Very very close. But I'd prefer if Tatianna leaves, she keeps upsetting everyone.

We are also sending Ollie on his way.
Ollie, but why?
He didn't manage to get to first kiss as quickly as the rest. One flirt and hug was enough for everyone else.
I feel that we should have had a deeper connection for some reason.

And then there were three.