Victor completed his wish to turn the town. He drank from 20 sims and turned 5. He called a gathering of the vampires on the night of the full moon. Clarice and Monty Price arrived early and stayed late. Clarice kept running up to the nursery to rock while Dylan slept. Phineas Bledsoe said hello, turned and immediately left. Using his ancient powers Victor commanded him back and put him in a corner where he couldn't move. Samantha Nguyen arrived, pulled out a book and sat down to read. Daryl Knight played video games. Victor's sister Autumn decided to sit in and get to know the new vampires.
Victor announced his wife had discovered a cure for vampirism if they were interested. There was silence in the room until Monty asked "Would we still live forever"
Victor replied, "well, no, you would probably die very soon considering how close you were when turned. I think Grim might be waiting outside"
"Not happening" Monty cried. "Not happening" He looked at Clarice and she smiled and agreed "not happening"
Victor looked around the room. Phineas was shaking his head no. Samantha was still reading her book. Daryl shook his head no and resumed playing the video game.
Daryl looked up again and asked "Are you drinking a potion?"
Victor replied "not happening" and laughed. The room filled with laughter as they all realized they had fully accepted this new life. Victor introduced his sister to the group as someone they could contact when visiting other lands as she traveled extensively. Victor finally released Phineas from his corner and shooed everyone home reminding them to practice using their telepathy to contact him.
Gardenia's wish was to master alchemy and throw 50 elixers. She completed her wish as well as the alchemy challenges. Once her wish was complete she was allowed by the creator to make the fountain of youth elixir that she had spent her last few years researching. She called Victor down to the cellar labs where she kept her more dangerous research and potions.
"It's ready" she told him.
Victor looks in her eyes. Are you sure you want to do this? She nods and answers "yes, it's time"
He hugs her tightly, lets her go, looks at her with love and concern in his eyes and nods.
She pics up the potion.
"A kiss for luck" and he kisses her gently and steps back.
She tosses the potion at her feet, a blue flame travels up her body, a cool sensation at first, that gradually warms until she feels as if her skin is shedding. She is hot now, and the flame climbs higher and encircles her and suddenly she feels alive and happy. She starts dancing and singing and grabs a noisemaker left over from Dylan's party and swings it over her head. She feels light and vibrant and no longer bound to her body. Her spirit soars as she sings and dances.
Victor watches her carefully, terrified and awed at the same time, he is ready to interfere if he feels the need to do so, but, does not have a clue what he would do.
The flame disappears and twinkling lights surround her all the colors of the rainbow. She feels her body changing, tightening, becoming taut again. The lights disappear as quickly as they came. She looks at Victor, smiles, and sees her reflection in the mirror across the room. Her wrinkles...gone, joint pain...gone, fatigue...gone.
Gardenia strikes a sassy pose for Victor. He still looks frightened and unsure for her and she wants to make him laugh. She gives him her best come hither look or at least she hopes it looks like that.
"Come on big guy, everything is fine. Please tell me you like what you see?"
(These are not posed, this is what she did after the lights disappeared. I'm sitting clicking c trying to capture them while laughing my bu.tt off. I had never done this elixer before and did not have a clue it was this involved with animations. Loved it. If I still got online I'd gift y'all the Fountain of Youth Potions to try yourself. I did not realize the potion would take her back to the YA stage. She was at the later end of her Adult stage and I thought it would take her to the beginning of that. She is just barely older than her teen daughter now. I just love fantasy so no biggie for me )
Victor takes Gardenia in his arms and kisses her urgently. He lifts her in his arms and teleports to the lower level of the cellars where he built their private area. With a flick of his powers they are in the hot tub. His heart races for a reason other than fear this time.
Morning at the Ballan house is usually a madhouse. This particular morning Alice, Josef and Jillian made it to the breakfast table at the same time. Alice hears a noise in the kitchen, thinking it is Victor teleporting in looks up. She grins and rushes to her Aunt Autumn for a big hug asking question after question and giving Autumn no time to answer. "When did you get here? Why didn't you wake me? How long are you going to stay? Can I borrow that shirt? Its awesome!
Autumn laughs, "Whoa, slow down girl" and hugs her again. She stands back and looks her over and wonders "Are the boys lined up at the door every night trying to date you? I bet Victor scares them away?"
Alice blushes and shakes her head no. Josef pipes up and say's "Alice has a boyfriend"
Autumn grins at Alice and tells her "We will chat later."
Jillian and Josef rush over to get hugs before the bus arrives to take them to school. Alice has some extra time in the mornings as she attends the arts school at the Talentless Theatre and is not required to report in until 10am. Alice and Autumn have a long chat in the parlor about boys, school, traveling, adventures, Joseph and Adam. Autumn tells Alice "First loves are wonderful and sometimes can be the lasting love, but, not always. If your heart is hesitating, listen to it, don't ignore what it is telling you. I don't want to sound like my brother Victor but you don't need to rush."
Alice asks "What happened with your first love?"
Autumn looks away in remembrance. He's been gone a long time. We had fun, but, he was not the one I wait for. She smiles and reminds Alice that there are lots of lovely men out there and we can certainly enjoy their company while we wait. Alice hugs her and heads off to school. Autumn changes into her gym clothes, grabs a bottle of plasma juice, drinks it down and heads out to the gym to check out the locals.
After school Josef has gone home with a friend. Jillian had a friend come home with her and they are playing capture the bandits on the horses. Alice has invited Jennifer, Joseph and Adam over to cool off on the water slide. They spend an hour or so on the slide and all head home to change and meet back at Alice's and head to the bistro. After eating they chat until curfew looms. They arrange to meet at the bowling alley tomorrow after school.
Alice heads into her room and Aunt Autumn is relaxing on the bed.
"How'd things go" she asked.
Alice changes into a nightshirt and crawls on the bed. "It was a fun afternoon and evening. Real low key so no problems. It helps talking to you about it. You made me realize I don't have to make a decision right away. That I can take my time and be sure of what I want and what I feel." They chat until both begin to feel sleepy.
Alice reaches under the covers and pulls out a pile of clothing. "This looks like Mom and Dad's clothing. What is going on" she questions Autumn
Autumn giggles and whispers "I caught my brother and your Mom skinny dipping at the beach tonight. I couldn't pass up taking the clothes"
"Mom and Dad! she whispers loudly. "Skinny dipping! I'll die if my friends hear about that"
They fall into fits of giggles and Alice tells Autumn "I'm so glad that you are here. I've missed having you around and hope you can stay for awhile. We need to make sure Dad doesn't find out who took the clothes though."
Alice and several of her friends meet up at the bowling alley after school. They played several games, changing partners after each round. The bowling alley has just been opened so they are all pretty new at this game. Everyone had a good time, some more than others, one less than the others. Alice wonders why Joseph has to be so competitive. She thinks it might be a guy thing, but, then looks at Mitchell, Cornell and Adam and they seem to be smiling and having fun.
Alice fumes and heads over to talk with Jennifer her best friend and sister to Joseph.
"Your brother is a big clown! she mutters.
"I even made a strike this time and what do I get but a big fat finger stuck in my face telling me how to bowl just because Cornell and Maggie scored higher. We were not competing! Just having fun. Now, he's mad and I'm madder."
Jennifer sighs and asks "Do you want me to go smack him around for you? I will!"
Alice giggles and acts like she is thinking it over "No, but I'm not talking to the clown anymore tonight"
They head upstairs to the pizza parlor and enjoy some pizza and lasagna. Alice sits with Cornell, Adam and Jennifer to avoid having to talk with Joseph.
Later that evening Joseph comes by the house. They walk out to the yard for some privacy.
Joseph smiles his crooked smile that is so endearing. "Jennifer said I should come apologize to you"
Alice just looks at him. The smile is not working.
Joseph tries again. "I'm sorry I tried to tell you how to bowl and got uptight at the bowling alley"
Alice just looks at him. Still not working.
Joseph say's "Well?"
Alice sighs "I cannot believe you came here because your sister told you to AND that you actually admit that. You come back and talk to me when YOU want to apologize for being a clown.
Joseph shrugs "I said I was sorry, what more do you want me to do"
Alice looks at him and replies "I just want you to mean it, I want it to come from you, not because your sister told you to come talk to me. I don't think you mean it. I don't think you really think you did anything wrong. You need to think about that!"
She turns and runs back into the house.
Joseph finds an email with his acceptance to the senior weekend military camp. It is for this weekend and he will be picked up in two hours. How did he miss this email? He hurriedly packs up his backpack and grabs his sleeping bag and pup tent out of the attic. He looks to see if Alice is on line so he can send her a message, but she is not. He picks up his phone and sends her a quick text letting her know where he will be over the weekend. He will not be able to contact her once he is at camp.
Alice cannot believe what she just read. She is stunned at first, upset and then blisteringly angry. She thinks to herself I bet he doesn't even remember this is prom weekend. She shouts "he is toast, he is history, he better stay gone or he will be turned into a toad when he comes back" She texts him back not even wanting to hear his voice at this point. The text is a very angry, hurt filled text full of venom and pain. She reminds him that this is his senior prom that he is missing, and her junior prom, and she is not missing it because playing warrior is more important to him, then a promise to go to prom with her.
Joseph cringes when he reads Alice's text. He did indeed forget about the prom. He thinks about his decision and decides the camp is more important to his future than prom. He thinks Alice will understand when she calms down. (I don't think he understands Alice) He changes into his military gear and heads to the curb to await his ride.
Alice stares at her phone knowing she needs to talk with someone. Jennifer, her best friend is his sister and knows he is a doofus. She has that early morning job at the journalism office. Maggie is in training at the police academy so she may be going to this camp too. Thats it! I'll call Adam, he will be home. She dials Adam's number and as soon as he answers she tells him all about Joseph and the camp and prom. Adam listens letting Alice vent and blow off some steam before he even tries to talk with her.
When she slows down and her voice starts cracking and it sounds as if she is starting to cry, Adam starts talking to her. He doesn't try to excuse Joseph, nor does he side with Joseph. He does say this camp must be important for Joseph to the extent he forgot about prom. Adam reminds her what's done is done and now they need to figure out what to do about it.
Alice listens as Adam talks to her. He is right, it is done and no use crying over it now. She smiles as the best idea comes to her.
"Adam Moonwalker, will you honor me as my date to the prom?
Adam is silenced, stunned and had not considered that to be the answer.
"Adam, Adam! Are you there?
"Yes, I'm here" he finally replied. "Umm, you know prom is the night of the full moon"
Alice shrugs "You know I don't care about that. You are actually a very handsome were, we just need to make sure you have a tux that will fit as a wolf too."
Adam's brain and heart just stopped cold and slowly restarted. He keeps thinking 'She thinks I'm a handsome were! She thinks I'm a handsome were'.
"Alice, you know I can't dance. You need someone who can dance and have fun with you. Jennifer was bored to tears when I went to prom with her because I couldn't dance and we just sat and ate juice and cookies and talked."
"Phftt" say's Alice, "you are just making up excuses now. I can teach you to dance this afternoon. Please, Adam, I would love to go with you. We will have so much fun.
"I would love to go to the prom with you, Alice"
"I will be there after classes today to teach you how to dance, and then we can go shopping for a tux"
Adam hangs up the phone and stands thinking about the conversation. I'm going to the prom with Alice. He smiles.
Alice arrived at Adam's place shortly after school let out. Adam was waiting and looking pretty nervous.
Alice turns the radio on, raises the volume loud enough to wake the dead in the cemetery next door and hustles Adam to an open area and laughs.
"Lets boogie!"
She starts dancing to the beat and Adam moves stiffly shuffling his legs wishing the ground would just open up and draw him in.
"You have to relax Adam, let the music move you, close your eyes and just feel the music.......um, well Adam open your eyes and watch me and do what I do."
Adam watches Alice and tries to reproduce her movements. She reaches over and puts her hands on his hips and guides his movements with her hands. Adam swallows the big lump in his throat and decides he doesn't want the ground to open up as long as Alice has her hands on his hips. He is enjoying the music and feels himself relaxing and Alice grins up at him and nods. They dance through several songs and she changes the music so he can learn to dance to a variety of songs.
Alice teaches Adam how to smustle and they both have a good time jumping and clapping and making silly faces. Adam decides that dancing is fun and he sure enjoyed Alice's way of teaching him how to dance.
"When we finish this song, lets go get some Chinese food. All this dancing has made me hungry as a wolf", Adam exclaims
Alice laughs, "I'm starving too"
Alice is surprised at how fast Adam learned and how much better he got considering how stiff he was to begin with. She has her van and they climb in and head to the diner. Today's special is Chicken chow mein and spring rolls.
The evening is still young and Alice challenges Adam to a few games of pool and darts. Alice won at pool and Adam the dart match. The book/comic shop has just opened a few doors down so they head over to check it out.
"A photo booth!"Alice exclaims and she talks Adam into taking photos.
It is getting close to curfew but they head into the game room and play a few arcade games before going back to Adam's place.
They sit at the fire pit and chat about life, the future, college, the dance and toast marshmallows to eat. They both avoid the topic of Joseph neither one wanting to bring him into the evening. Alice gets a text from her Mom reminding her about curfew. She gives Adam a hug and heads home.
Alice finds Aunt Autumn sitting in the backyard watching the fish jump in the pond.
"No hot dates or hot spots to visit tonight?" Alice asks
Autumn pats the seat for Alice to sit down. "Crashed a party earlier, wasn't much going on except everyone was playing an instrument, and no one was playing the same song. What's up with that?
"Since the music store opened up in town everyone has an instrument, but, most don't have any talent" Alice replied. "It can sound real ugly sometimes at the park"
Both girls sit lost in their own thoughts for awhile. The night is quiet with only splashes from the fish in the pond, soft moo's coming from the cowplant, a few night crickets disturbing their thoughts.
Alice senses that all is not right with her Aunt and asks "Are you sure you are all right Aunt Autumn"
"I'm fine, I just needed to be back with my family for awhile" Autumn tells Alice.
Alice isn't sure this is the whole story, but doesn't want to push. She will mention this to her Mom in the morning.
@bekkasan Such a fun update! Loved seeing Alice teaching Adam how to dance
They were particularly cute doing the smustle
Looks like they had fun on their unofficial date (in my mind it IS a date)
I wonder what's up with Autumn? It's good that Alice is going to talk to her mother about it because there is obviously something troubling Autumn and it might be too big for Alice to deal with.
Victor and Gardenia spent an evening out. Dinner at the Bistro, drinks at the pub and then walked to one of the small memorial parks in town. No one else was in the park. They sat and cuddled and kissed on one of the benches as if they were teenagers. Victor stood, pulling Gardenia into his arms, kissing her and teleporting them home to their room. They cuddled and kissed on the bed enjoying each other with passion and love.
Gardenia hugs Alice tightly as Victor sets up the camera to take prom pictures. She cannot believe her baby girl looks so adult in her new dress. The last few days have been so busy they have not even had time to talk about Joseph cancelling on the prom and going away for the weekend. Gardenia knows Alice will have to work this out herself and make some decision about the relationship as it seems pretty rocky and unhappy lately. She sighs and wishes she could make Alice's life perfect for her, but, that wouldn't be life. She tells Alice they will talk in the morning. Gardenia has spent some time chatting with Adam when he visits, and he seems like a nice young man she thinks. She is happy that he is such a good friend to Alice that he agreed to take her to the prom.
Victor finishes fiddling with his camera and snaps Alice's picture. He takes several shots as she patiently stands waiting for Adam to arrive. He too can hardly believe the little babe he held in his arms sixteen years ago is the young beauty standing in front of him. The big strong vampire blinks back tears as he looks at Alice standing there in the fading light in the garden. He looks at Gardenia and watches her looking at Alice as she greets Adam with a hug. Victor marvels again at how lucky he was to find Gardenia and was able to finally take a chance on love and family with her at his side.
Alice chats with Adam telling him how handsome he is in his tuxedo. She is excited and happy that Adam agreed to take her and is looking forward to the evening. She keeps peeking up at him and smiling. He looks so handsome, happy and relaxed tonight. She nods at her Dad when he tells her to sit on the bench for another picture or two with Adam.
Adam is stunned, almost to the point of speechless at how beautiful Alice looks tonight. He thinks to himself that she is always beautiful, but, tonight exceptionally so. He cannot take his eyes off of her. Alice has to tell him twice to sit on the bench with her. He wants to tell her that she is so beautiful, the most beautiful woman he has ever seen. He thinks she looks like a fairy princess, a dream come true. He wants to tell her that he loves her beyond reason, and thanks the creator wholeheartedly that the only thing that comes out of his suddenly senseless mush filled brain is "Alice, you look terrific". He wants to kick himself, but flops onto the bench with Alice instead. He awkwardly raises his arm and thinks about scooting closer on the seat and putting his arm around her.
Victor smiles and has to turn a laugh into a cough. He tells Adam to stand behind Alice and lets see how that will look in the camera.
Alice begs her Dad to hurry as she can hear the limo driver honking the horn out front. Victor snaps a few shots quickly and waves to them indicating they can leave. He sits on the bench and beckons Gardenia over to cuddle with him for a few.
"How long do you think it will take Alice to realize Adam is in love with her?" he asks Gardenia.
Gardenia looks at Victor and asks "How long do you think it will take Alice to realize she is in love with Adam?"
They look at each other and smile knowingly and cuddle closer.
Alice and Adam hurry to the limo and ride the short distance to the school where the prom is held. They hurry into the building and are amazed at how the gym has been transformed into a beautiful shimmering city skyline. The band is playing, the music is pulsating and the strobe lights are flashing like lightning strikes in a storm. Adam takes Alice by the hand and runs with her to the dance floor and starts dancing to the beat.
Alice is surprised that Adam wants to dance so quickly as no one else is out on the floor yet. She happily dances with Adam and they tear up the dance floor. The others start crowding on the dance floor and the prom is a huge success. Alice is voted prom Queen and Adam is voted prom King. They wear the crowns and wave to their adoring subjects.
Adam asks Alice if she wants her picture taken and she say's "of course". They head over to the backdrop and the photographer takes several fun shots and they pick which one they like the best. They have a few refreshments and head back over to the dance floor and dance until the band stops playing.
@bekkasan I have always loved that dress! It looks great in blue! Alice looks beautiful on her Prom day
I really should get my sims to use the cameras! Love the shot of Victor taking Alice's photo!
Poor Adam - totally smitten and tongue tied! LOL
Awwwww Gardenia and Victor know the truth!
Yay for them getting Queen and King of the Prom!
Beautiful update and full of so much young love
@Mikezumi Thanks so much for your comments. I really appreciate them. I've never used that dress that I recall, but I had put a long one on her and just didn't like the way it flowed, so started looking and found that one and her fav color is blue, so had to fix that.
@bekkasan , Am staying out of the main thread due to RL and the limited computer time so will comment on your story here, have quite a few updates to read to catch up through so will most likely be commenting later today or tomorrow.
As the gym doors close behind them Alice spins in a circle happily singing the words from her favorite song the band played. Adam smiles watching her face as she spins again. He takes her by the arm and they decide to walk back to Alice's house. It isn't far and they should get there before curfew. They stop every few yards chatting about the night.
Alice exclaims in wonder "Sandra and Mitch were dancing together a lot. I saw them getting cozy over near the city skyline props. Do you think they will be going steady now?"
Adam nods "I saw Mitch in the men's room and he said he had asked her. She said yes. I saw Jennifer dancing several slow dances with Bill, are they an item" questioned Adam.
Alice replies "Not yet, but I do believe she is working on it. Bill has commitment issues."
They stroll up the walkway to Alice's home and suddenly Alice runs to the back garden. Adam follows wondering what she is up to.
Alice turns on the garden radio. It is set to her Mother's favorite station playing French melodies. She sits on the bench and pats for Adam to sit next to her.
"I don't want to go in yet. It has been a fantastic evening. I really had a wonderful time tonight. You made the evening so much fun and I'm so happy you came with me."
"I had a great time too. I'm glad you talked me into going, and I really love that you taught me to dance. I love dancing" Adam smiles.
Adam stands, takes her hand and bows gallantly "Milady, I want one more dance with you."
He takes her in his arms and they dance. Adam is lost as he looks into her eyes and sees the stars sparkle in them. Alice looks into Adam's handsome face and thinks "I'm the luckiest girl in the world tonight."
The music surrounds them and they both are lost in the magic of the night. They dance swirling around the garden, holding each other tightly, not taking their eyes off each other. The music stops and they dance on, lost in the music that is in their hearts. Their hearts are beating together as one. Adam lifts Alice and spins her around holding her close and then sets her gently down. Alice puts her arms around his neck as they spin and in that moment, she realizes their hearts are one. Adam knows there will never be another one for him. Just Alice.
She smiles at Adam and tells him "You are mine, I am yours, but we must wait." With that cryptic sentence, she touches his lips softly with her hand and runs around the corner into the house.
Adam watches Alice run to the house. He knows instinctively that she is his now, but doesn't really understand how or why or what happened. He feels someone watching him and turns and spies Autumn across the garden.
Autumn had been painting when Alice and Adam arrived in the garden and was partially hidden by the bushes. She kept quiet and nosily watched as they talked and danced. She notices that Adam has seen her and she walks across the yard to chat with him.
Autumn asks "Did you have a good time. It looks as if you did."
Adam nods "It was the best night of my life to be perfectly honest."
"And you will have many more wonderful days and nights. You and Alice are very lucky to have found each other so young" Autumn tells him.
"Did you watch us?" Adam wants to know.
Autumn answers "Of course, don't be so surprised. It is always amazing to see two hearts join. I'm still waiting for my turn."
Adam is confused and asks "Can you explain this to me?"
"You are a supernatural. Why do you not know about supernatural hearts and love." Autumn questions Adam.
Adam tells her "My Mom died at my birth, and my Father blamed me and shunned me and so did the rest of the pack."
Autumn explains to Adam that supernatural souls are joined for life. Some supernaturals spend their lives hunting for their mate just as she has. Some, like Alice and himself find their mate very young. When they find each other the fates join the hearts and souls of the couple just as they did with Alice and Adam tonight.
"Why didn't it happen earlier?" Adam asks.
"The fates determine the time for the joining. You and Alice both felt the connection early on, but, the joining does not always happen right away. Alice's parents were joined the first time they shook hands. They both knew right away, but Gardenia resisted for awhile because Victor was a stranger to her and she just couldn't believe the fates would join her with a vampire."
Adam thanks Autumn for explaining.
Autumn interrupts him "You do realize your parents were not mated souls? When she died, he would have died too if that had been the case."
"So, if something happens to me, Alice will die. Or if something happens to her, I will die"
Autumn nods yes. She tells him if he has anymore questions that he can talk with her anytime. Adam walks home slowly through the woods thinking about Alice and all the Autumn has told him.
Alice rushes around the house to find her mother and finally finds her in the underground chambers. She tells her all about the prom, and then tells her that she is going to break up with Joseph.
"I won't break up with him by texting though, that just seems too mean."
Gardenia is not really surprised other than how soon Alice has made the decision.
"How long have you and Dad known about Adam and me? Why didn't you tell me? How could you not tell me? I'm your daughter!" Alice exclaims!
Gardenia explains that they knew the first time they met Adam and saw the two of them together. "It was not our place to tell you. The fates make that decision and only the fates can decide. We are not supposed to interfere even when we know."
Alice recalls how she felt the first time she met Adam "I had the strangest sensation inside me and an immediate connection with Adam. I felt like I was being disloyal to Joseph though, so, I tried to suppress it. Now, I realize, I was actually disloyal to Adam."
Gardenia shakes her head "No, you were not disloyal to Adam with Joseph. Joseph came before and he will always be your first love. Your father and I both had loves before we found each other. You can't live in a vacuum waiting for the fates. We live such long lives that we would go insane if we didn't love and live our lives. Don't let that affect you or make you feel guilty. You are very lucky that you found Adam so young. Autumn is still waiting for hers and I do believe that is why she is so sad and needed to be with us right now."
Alice hugs her Mom and heads upstairs to her room. She places her crown and prom picture on the table next to her bed. She drifts off to sleep looking at them.
Before the story progresses further we must go back in time a few hours. I was controlling the Ballan family to get pics of Alice and Adam going to prom. I do have a rotation caste set up to prevent my sims from doing anything silly when I am not actively controlling them. That caste is only used when I switch to another household though. I clicked on the limo and sent Alice to get in thinking Adam would follow her. No...Adam starts running up the street to the school. I wanted a pic inside the limo so I quickly clicked on Adam to switch to him and sent him off to the limo. He climbed in and I switched back to the Ballan's. I did not put them in the rotation caste for that brief switch over. I took my pic in the limo and off to school they went. They got out at school and went in the doorway and I heard baby chimes.
Yes, baby chimes. The first picture is where I left Gardenia and Victor sitting in the garden chatting after Alice and Adam left for prom. The second picture is where I found them when I started looking for them after I heard the chimes. I do have it set for autonomous woohoo, risky and try for baby when they are not in rotation caste. I'm usually watching closely and can x out the action if I don't want them to risky or try for baby. Neither one had wishes for another baby, just always wishing to woohoo since Gardenia took the potion. Should be a good story to tell the baby some day where he/she was conceived. I need to have Victor finish working on that car too!
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Lifetime Wishes
Victor completed his wish to turn the town. He drank from 20 sims and turned 5. He called a gathering of the vampires on the night of the full moon. Clarice and Monty Price arrived early and stayed late. Clarice kept running up to the nursery to rock while Dylan slept. Phineas Bledsoe said hello, turned and immediately left. Using his ancient powers Victor commanded him back and put him in a corner where he couldn't move. Samantha Nguyen arrived, pulled out a book and sat down to read. Daryl Knight played video games. Victor's sister Autumn decided to sit in and get to know the new vampires.
Victor announced his wife had discovered a cure for vampirism if they were interested. There was silence in the room until Monty asked "Would we still live forever"
Victor replied, "well, no, you would probably die very soon considering how close you were when turned. I think Grim might be waiting outside"
"Not happening" Monty cried. "Not happening" He looked at Clarice and she smiled and agreed "not happening"
Victor looked around the room. Phineas was shaking his head no. Samantha was still reading her book. Daryl shook his head no and resumed playing the video game.
Daryl looked up again and asked "Are you drinking a potion?"
Victor replied "not happening" and laughed. The room filled with laughter as they all realized they had fully accepted this new life. Victor introduced his sister to the group as someone they could contact when visiting other lands as she traveled extensively. Victor finally released Phineas from his corner and shooed everyone home reminding them to practice using their telepathy to contact him.
Gardenia's wish was to master alchemy and throw 50 elixers. She completed her wish as well as the alchemy challenges. Once her wish was complete she was allowed by the creator to make the fountain of youth elixir that she had spent her last few years researching. She called Victor down to the cellar labs where she kept her more dangerous research and potions.
"It's ready" she told him.
Victor looks in her eyes. Are you sure you want to do this? She nods and answers "yes, it's time"
He hugs her tightly, lets her go, looks at her with love and concern in his eyes and nods.
She pics up the potion.
"A kiss for luck" and he kisses her gently and steps back.
She tosses the potion at her feet, a blue flame travels up her body, a cool sensation at first, that gradually warms until she feels as if her skin is shedding. She is hot now, and the flame climbs higher and encircles her and suddenly she feels alive and happy. She starts dancing and singing and grabs a noisemaker left over from Dylan's party and swings it over her head. She feels light and vibrant and no longer bound to her body. Her spirit soars as she sings and dances.
Victor watches her carefully, terrified and awed at the same time, he is ready to interfere if he feels the need to do so, but, does not have a clue what he would do.
The flame disappears and twinkling lights surround her all the colors of the rainbow. She feels her body changing, tightening, becoming taut again. The lights disappear as quickly as they came. She looks at Victor, smiles, and sees her reflection in the mirror across the room. Her wrinkles...gone, joint pain...gone, fatigue...gone.
Gardenia strikes a sassy pose for Victor. He still looks frightened and unsure for her and she wants to make him laugh. She gives him her best come hither look or at least she hopes it looks like that.
"Come on big guy, everything is fine. Please tell me you like what you see?"
(These are not posed, this is what she did after the lights disappeared. I'm sitting clicking c trying to capture them while laughing my bu.tt off. I had never done this elixer before and did not have a clue it was this involved with animations. Loved it. If I still got online I'd gift y'all the Fountain of Youth Potions to try yourself. I did not realize the potion would take her back to the YA stage. She was at the later end of her Adult stage and I thought it would take her to the beginning of that. She is just barely older than her teen daughter now. I just love fantasy so no biggie for me )
Victor takes Gardenia in his arms and kisses her urgently. He lifts her in his arms and teleports to the lower level of the cellars where he built their private area. With a flick of his powers they are in the hot tub. His heart races for a reason other than fear this time.
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A day in Midnight Hollow
Morning at the Ballan house is usually a madhouse. This particular morning Alice, Josef and Jillian made it to the breakfast table at the same time. Alice hears a noise in the kitchen, thinking it is Victor teleporting in looks up. She grins and rushes to her Aunt Autumn for a big hug asking question after question and giving Autumn no time to answer. "When did you get here? Why didn't you wake me? How long are you going to stay? Can I borrow that shirt? Its awesome!
Autumn laughs, "Whoa, slow down girl" and hugs her again. She stands back and looks her over and wonders "Are the boys lined up at the door every night trying to date you? I bet Victor scares them away?"
Alice blushes and shakes her head no. Josef pipes up and say's "Alice has a boyfriend"
Autumn grins at Alice and tells her "We will chat later."
Jillian and Josef rush over to get hugs before the bus arrives to take them to school. Alice has some extra time in the mornings as she attends the arts school at the Talentless Theatre and is not required to report in until 10am. Alice and Autumn have a long chat in the parlor about boys, school, traveling, adventures, Joseph and Adam. Autumn tells Alice "First loves are wonderful and sometimes can be the lasting love, but, not always. If your heart is hesitating, listen to it, don't ignore what it is telling you. I don't want to sound like my brother Victor but you don't need to rush."
Alice asks "What happened with your first love?"
Autumn looks away in remembrance. He's been gone a long time. We had fun, but, he was not the one I wait for. She smiles and reminds Alice that there are lots of lovely men out there and we can certainly enjoy their company while we wait. Alice hugs her and heads off to school. Autumn changes into her gym clothes, grabs a bottle of plasma juice, drinks it down and heads out to the gym to check out the locals.
After school Josef has gone home with a friend. Jillian had a friend come home with her and they are playing capture the bandits on the horses. Alice has invited Jennifer, Joseph and Adam over to cool off on the water slide. They spend an hour or so on the slide and all head home to change and meet back at Alice's and head to the bistro. After eating they chat until curfew looms. They arrange to meet at the bowling alley tomorrow after school.
Alice heads into her room and Aunt Autumn is relaxing on the bed.
"How'd things go" she asked.
Alice changes into a nightshirt and crawls on the bed. "It was a fun afternoon and evening. Real low key so no problems. It helps talking to you about it. You made me realize I don't have to make a decision right away. That I can take my time and be sure of what I want and what I feel." They chat until both begin to feel sleepy.
Alice reaches under the covers and pulls out a pile of clothing. "This looks like Mom and Dad's clothing. What is going on" she questions Autumn
Autumn giggles and whispers "I caught my brother and your Mom skinny dipping at the beach tonight. I couldn't pass up taking the clothes"
"Mom and Dad! she whispers loudly. "Skinny dipping! I'll die if my friends hear about that"
They fall into fits of giggles and Alice tells Autumn "I'm so glad that you are here. I've missed having you around and hope you can stay for awhile. We need to make sure Dad doesn't find out who took the clothes though."
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Bowling with teens
Alice and several of her friends meet up at the bowling alley after school. They played several games, changing partners after each round. The bowling alley has just been opened so they are all pretty new at this game. Everyone had a good time, some more than others, one less than the others. Alice wonders why Joseph has to be so competitive. She thinks it might be a guy thing, but, then looks at Mitchell, Cornell and Adam and they seem to be smiling and having fun.
Alice fumes and heads over to talk with Jennifer her best friend and sister to Joseph.
"Your brother is a big clown! she mutters.
"I even made a strike this time and what do I get but a big fat finger stuck in my face telling me how to bowl just because Cornell and Maggie scored higher. We were not competing! Just having fun. Now, he's mad and I'm madder."
Jennifer sighs and asks "Do you want me to go smack him around for you? I will!"
Alice giggles and acts like she is thinking it over "No, but I'm not talking to the clown anymore tonight"
They head upstairs to the pizza parlor and enjoy some pizza and lasagna. Alice sits with Cornell, Adam and Jennifer to avoid having to talk with Joseph.
Later that evening Joseph comes by the house. They walk out to the yard for some privacy.
Joseph smiles his crooked smile that is so endearing. "Jennifer said I should come apologize to you"
Alice just looks at him. The smile is not working.
Joseph tries again. "I'm sorry I tried to tell you how to bowl and got uptight at the bowling alley"
Alice just looks at him. Still not working.
Joseph say's "Well?"
Alice sighs "I cannot believe you came here because your sister told you to AND that you actually admit that. You come back and talk to me when YOU want to apologize for being a clown.
Joseph shrugs "I said I was sorry, what more do you want me to do"
Alice looks at him and replies "I just want you to mean it, I want it to come from you, not because your sister told you to come talk to me. I don't think you mean it. I don't think you really think you did anything wrong. You need to think about that!"
She turns and runs back into the house.
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Prom Angst
Joseph finds an email with his acceptance to the senior weekend military camp. It is for this weekend and he will be picked up in two hours. How did he miss this email? He hurriedly packs up his backpack and grabs his sleeping bag and pup tent out of the attic. He looks to see if Alice is on line so he can send her a message, but she is not. He picks up his phone and sends her a quick text letting her know where he will be over the weekend. He will not be able to contact her once he is at camp.
Alice cannot believe what she just read. She is stunned at first, upset and then blisteringly angry. She thinks to herself I bet he doesn't even remember this is prom weekend. She shouts "he is toast, he is history, he better stay gone or he will be turned into a toad when he comes back" She texts him back not even wanting to hear his voice at this point. The text is a very angry, hurt filled text full of venom and pain. She reminds him that this is his senior prom that he is missing, and her junior prom, and she is not missing it because playing warrior is more important to him, then a promise to go to prom with her.
Joseph cringes when he reads Alice's text. He did indeed forget about the prom. He thinks about his decision and decides the camp is more important to his future than prom. He thinks Alice will understand when she calms down. (I don't think he understands Alice) He changes into his military gear and heads to the curb to await his ride.
Alice stares at her phone knowing she needs to talk with someone. Jennifer, her best friend is his sister and knows he is a doofus. She has that early morning job at the journalism office. Maggie is in training at the police academy so she may be going to this camp too. Thats it! I'll call Adam, he will be home. She dials Adam's number and as soon as he answers she tells him all about Joseph and the camp and prom. Adam listens letting Alice vent and blow off some steam before he even tries to talk with her.
When she slows down and her voice starts cracking and it sounds as if she is starting to cry, Adam starts talking to her. He doesn't try to excuse Joseph, nor does he side with Joseph. He does say this camp must be important for Joseph to the extent he forgot about prom. Adam reminds her what's done is done and now they need to figure out what to do about it.
Alice listens as Adam talks to her. He is right, it is done and no use crying over it now. She smiles as the best idea comes to her.
"Adam Moonwalker, will you honor me as my date to the prom?
Adam is silenced, stunned and had not considered that to be the answer.
"Adam, Adam! Are you there?
"Yes, I'm here" he finally replied. "Umm, you know prom is the night of the full moon"
Alice shrugs "You know I don't care about that. You are actually a very handsome were, we just need to make sure you have a tux that will fit as a wolf too."
Adam's brain and heart just stopped cold and slowly restarted. He keeps thinking 'She thinks I'm a handsome were! She thinks I'm a handsome were'.
"Alice, you know I can't dance. You need someone who can dance and have fun with you. Jennifer was bored to tears when I went to prom with her because I couldn't dance and we just sat and ate juice and cookies and talked."
"Phftt" say's Alice, "you are just making up excuses now. I can teach you to dance this afternoon. Please, Adam, I would love to go with you. We will have so much fun.
"I would love to go to the prom with you, Alice"
"I will be there after classes today to teach you how to dance, and then we can go shopping for a tux"
Adam hangs up the phone and stands thinking about the conversation. I'm going to the prom with Alice. He smiles.
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Dance lessons
Alice arrived at Adam's place shortly after school let out. Adam was waiting and looking pretty nervous.
Alice turns the radio on, raises the volume loud enough to wake the dead in the cemetery next door and hustles Adam to an open area and laughs.
"Lets boogie!"
She starts dancing to the beat and Adam moves stiffly shuffling his legs wishing the ground would just open up and draw him in.
"You have to relax Adam, let the music move you, close your eyes and just feel the music.......um, well Adam open your eyes and watch me and do what I do."
Adam watches Alice and tries to reproduce her movements. She reaches over and puts her hands on his hips and guides his movements with her hands. Adam swallows the big lump in his throat and decides he doesn't want the ground to open up as long as Alice has her hands on his hips. He is enjoying the music and feels himself relaxing and Alice grins up at him and nods. They dance through several songs and she changes the music so he can learn to dance to a variety of songs.
Alice teaches Adam how to smustle and they both have a good time jumping and clapping and making silly faces. Adam decides that dancing is fun and he sure enjoyed Alice's way of teaching him how to dance.
"When we finish this song, lets go get some Chinese food. All this dancing has made me hungry as a wolf", Adam exclaims
Alice laughs, "I'm starving too"
Alice is surprised at how fast Adam learned and how much better he got considering how stiff he was to begin with. She has her van and they climb in and head to the diner. Today's special is Chicken chow mein and spring rolls.
The evening is still young and Alice challenges Adam to a few games of pool and darts. Alice won at pool and Adam the dart match. The book/comic shop has just opened a few doors down so they head over to check it out.
"A photo booth!"Alice exclaims and she talks Adam into taking photos.
It is getting close to curfew but they head into the game room and play a few arcade games before going back to Adam's place.
They sit at the fire pit and chat about life, the future, college, the dance and toast marshmallows to eat. They both avoid the topic of Joseph neither one wanting to bring him into the evening. Alice gets a text from her Mom reminding her about curfew. She gives Adam a hug and heads home.
Alice finds Aunt Autumn sitting in the backyard watching the fish jump in the pond.
"No hot dates or hot spots to visit tonight?" Alice asks
Autumn pats the seat for Alice to sit down. "Crashed a party earlier, wasn't much going on except everyone was playing an instrument, and no one was playing the same song. What's up with that?
"Since the music store opened up in town everyone has an instrument, but, most don't have any talent" Alice replied. "It can sound real ugly sometimes at the park"
Both girls sit lost in their own thoughts for awhile. The night is quiet with only splashes from the fish in the pond, soft moo's coming from the cowplant, a few night crickets disturbing their thoughts.
Alice senses that all is not right with her Aunt and asks "Are you sure you are all right Aunt Autumn"
"I'm fine, I just needed to be back with my family for awhile" Autumn tells Alice.
Alice isn't sure this is the whole story, but doesn't want to push. She will mention this to her Mom in the morning.
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They were particularly cute doing the smustle
Looks like they had fun on their unofficial date (in my mind it IS a date)
I wonder what's up with Autumn? It's good that Alice is going to talk to her mother about it because there is obviously something troubling Autumn and it might be too big for Alice to deal with.
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My Studio: Studio
Date Night
Victor and Gardenia spent an evening out. Dinner at the Bistro, drinks at the pub and then walked to one of the small memorial parks in town. No one else was in the park. They sat and cuddled and kissed on one of the benches as if they were teenagers. Victor stood, pulling Gardenia into his arms, kissing her and teleporting them home to their room. They cuddled and kissed on the bed enjoying each other with passion and love.
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A Prom to Remember
Part 1
Gardenia hugs Alice tightly as Victor sets up the camera to take prom pictures. She cannot believe her baby girl looks so adult in her new dress. The last few days have been so busy they have not even had time to talk about Joseph cancelling on the prom and going away for the weekend. Gardenia knows Alice will have to work this out herself and make some decision about the relationship as it seems pretty rocky and unhappy lately. She sighs and wishes she could make Alice's life perfect for her, but, that wouldn't be life. She tells Alice they will talk in the morning. Gardenia has spent some time chatting with Adam when he visits, and he seems like a nice young man she thinks. She is happy that he is such a good friend to Alice that he agreed to take her to the prom.
Victor finishes fiddling with his camera and snaps Alice's picture. He takes several shots as she patiently stands waiting for Adam to arrive. He too can hardly believe the little babe he held in his arms sixteen years ago is the young beauty standing in front of him. The big strong vampire blinks back tears as he looks at Alice standing there in the fading light in the garden. He looks at Gardenia and watches her looking at Alice as she greets Adam with a hug. Victor marvels again at how lucky he was to find Gardenia and was able to finally take a chance on love and family with her at his side.
Alice chats with Adam telling him how handsome he is in his tuxedo. She is excited and happy that Adam agreed to take her and is looking forward to the evening. She keeps peeking up at him and smiling. He looks so handsome, happy and relaxed tonight. She nods at her Dad when he tells her to sit on the bench for another picture or two with Adam.
Adam is stunned, almost to the point of speechless at how beautiful Alice looks tonight. He thinks to himself that she is always beautiful, but, tonight exceptionally so. He cannot take his eyes off of her. Alice has to tell him twice to sit on the bench with her. He wants to tell her that she is so beautiful, the most beautiful woman he has ever seen. He thinks she looks like a fairy princess, a dream come true. He wants to tell her that he loves her beyond reason, and thanks the creator wholeheartedly that the only thing that comes out of his suddenly senseless mush filled brain is "Alice, you look terrific". He wants to kick himself, but flops onto the bench with Alice instead. He awkwardly raises his arm and thinks about scooting closer on the seat and putting his arm around her.
Victor smiles and has to turn a laugh into a cough. He tells Adam to stand behind Alice and lets see how that will look in the camera.
Alice begs her Dad to hurry as she can hear the limo driver honking the horn out front. Victor snaps a few shots quickly and waves to them indicating they can leave. He sits on the bench and beckons Gardenia over to cuddle with him for a few.
"How long do you think it will take Alice to realize Adam is in love with her?" he asks Gardenia.
Gardenia looks at Victor and asks "How long do you think it will take Alice to realize she is in love with Adam?"
They look at each other and smile knowingly and cuddle closer.
Alice and Adam hurry to the limo and ride the short distance to the school where the prom is held. They hurry into the building and are amazed at how the gym has been transformed into a beautiful shimmering city skyline. The band is playing, the music is pulsating and the strobe lights are flashing like lightning strikes in a storm. Adam takes Alice by the hand and runs with her to the dance floor and starts dancing to the beat.
Alice is surprised that Adam wants to dance so quickly as no one else is out on the floor yet. She happily dances with Adam and they tear up the dance floor. The others start crowding on the dance floor and the prom is a huge success. Alice is voted prom Queen and Adam is voted prom King. They wear the crowns and wave to their adoring subjects.
Adam asks Alice if she wants her picture taken and she say's "of course". They head over to the backdrop and the photographer takes several fun shots and they pick which one they like the best. They have a few refreshments and head back over to the dance floor and dance until the band stops playing.
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I really should get my sims to use the cameras! Love the shot of Victor taking Alice's photo!
Poor Adam - totally smitten and tongue tied! LOL
Awwwww Gardenia and Victor know the truth!
Yay for them getting Queen and King of the Prom!
Beautiful update and full of so much young love
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A Prom to Remember
Part 2
As the gym doors close behind them Alice spins in a circle happily singing the words from her favorite song the band played. Adam smiles watching her face as she spins again. He takes her by the arm and they decide to walk back to Alice's house. It isn't far and they should get there before curfew. They stop every few yards chatting about the night.
Alice exclaims in wonder "Sandra and Mitch were dancing together a lot. I saw them getting cozy over near the city skyline props. Do you think they will be going steady now?"
Adam nods "I saw Mitch in the men's room and he said he had asked her. She said yes. I saw Jennifer dancing several slow dances with Bill, are they an item" questioned Adam.
Alice replies "Not yet, but I do believe she is working on it. Bill has commitment issues."
They stroll up the walkway to Alice's home and suddenly Alice runs to the back garden. Adam follows wondering what she is up to.
Alice turns on the garden radio. It is set to her Mother's favorite station playing French melodies. She sits on the bench and pats for Adam to sit next to her.
"I don't want to go in yet. It has been a fantastic evening. I really had a wonderful time tonight. You made the evening so much fun and I'm so happy you came with me."
"I had a great time too. I'm glad you talked me into going, and I really love that you taught me to dance. I love dancing" Adam smiles.
Adam stands, takes her hand and bows gallantly "Milady, I want one more dance with you."
He takes her in his arms and they dance. Adam is lost as he looks into her eyes and sees the stars sparkle in them. Alice looks into Adam's handsome face and thinks "I'm the luckiest girl in the world tonight."
The music surrounds them and they both are lost in the magic of the night. They dance swirling around the garden, holding each other tightly, not taking their eyes off each other. The music stops and they dance on, lost in the music that is in their hearts. Their hearts are beating together as one. Adam lifts Alice and spins her around holding her close and then sets her gently down. Alice puts her arms around his neck as they spin and in that moment, she realizes their hearts are one. Adam knows there will never be another one for him. Just Alice.
She smiles at Adam and tells him "You are mine, I am yours, but we must wait." With that cryptic sentence, she touches his lips softly with her hand and runs around the corner into the house.
Adam watches Alice run to the house. He knows instinctively that she is his now, but doesn't really understand how or why or what happened. He feels someone watching him and turns and spies Autumn across the garden.
Autumn had been painting when Alice and Adam arrived in the garden and was partially hidden by the bushes. She kept quiet and nosily watched as they talked and danced. She notices that Adam has seen her and she walks across the yard to chat with him.
Autumn asks "Did you have a good time. It looks as if you did."
Adam nods "It was the best night of my life to be perfectly honest."
"And you will have many more wonderful days and nights. You and Alice are very lucky to have found each other so young" Autumn tells him.
"Did you watch us?" Adam wants to know.
Autumn answers "Of course, don't be so surprised. It is always amazing to see two hearts join. I'm still waiting for my turn."
Adam is confused and asks "Can you explain this to me?"
"You are a supernatural. Why do you not know about supernatural hearts and love." Autumn questions Adam.
Adam tells her "My Mom died at my birth, and my Father blamed me and shunned me and so did the rest of the pack."
Autumn explains to Adam that supernatural souls are joined for life. Some supernaturals spend their lives hunting for their mate just as she has. Some, like Alice and himself find their mate very young. When they find each other the fates join the hearts and souls of the couple just as they did with Alice and Adam tonight.
"Why didn't it happen earlier?" Adam asks.
"The fates determine the time for the joining. You and Alice both felt the connection early on, but, the joining does not always happen right away. Alice's parents were joined the first time they shook hands. They both knew right away, but Gardenia resisted for awhile because Victor was a stranger to her and she just couldn't believe the fates would join her with a vampire."
Adam thanks Autumn for explaining.
Autumn interrupts him "You do realize your parents were not mated souls? When she died, he would have died too if that had been the case."
"So, if something happens to me, Alice will die. Or if something happens to her, I will die"
Autumn nods yes. She tells him if he has anymore questions that he can talk with her anytime. Adam walks home slowly through the woods thinking about Alice and all the Autumn has told him.
Alice rushes around the house to find her mother and finally finds her in the underground chambers. She tells her all about the prom, and then tells her that she is going to break up with Joseph.
"I won't break up with him by texting though, that just seems too mean."
Gardenia is not really surprised other than how soon Alice has made the decision.
"How long have you and Dad known about Adam and me? Why didn't you tell me? How could you not tell me? I'm your daughter!" Alice exclaims!
Gardenia explains that they knew the first time they met Adam and saw the two of them together. "It was not our place to tell you. The fates make that decision and only the fates can decide. We are not supposed to interfere even when we know."
Alice recalls how she felt the first time she met Adam "I had the strangest sensation inside me and an immediate connection with Adam. I felt like I was being disloyal to Joseph though, so, I tried to suppress it. Now, I realize, I was actually disloyal to Adam."
Gardenia shakes her head "No, you were not disloyal to Adam with Joseph. Joseph came before and he will always be your first love. Your father and I both had loves before we found each other. You can't live in a vacuum waiting for the fates. We live such long lives that we would go insane if we didn't love and live our lives. Don't let that affect you or make you feel guilty. You are very lucky that you found Adam so young. Autumn is still waiting for hers and I do believe that is why she is so sad and needed to be with us right now."
Alice hugs her Mom and heads upstairs to her room. She places her crown and prom picture on the table next to her bed. She drifts off to sleep looking at them.
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*Fairy Jared and Vampire Connor*
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Baby Chimes
Before the story progresses further we must go back in time a few hours. I was controlling the Ballan family to get pics of Alice and Adam going to prom. I do have a rotation caste set up to prevent my sims from doing anything silly when I am not actively controlling them. That caste is only used when I switch to another household though. I clicked on the limo and sent Alice to get in thinking Adam would follow her. No...Adam starts running up the street to the school. I wanted a pic inside the limo so I quickly clicked on Adam to switch to him and sent him off to the limo. He climbed in and I switched back to the Ballan's. I did not put them in the rotation caste for that brief switch over. I took my pic in the limo and off to school they went. They got out at school and went in the doorway and I heard baby chimes.
Yes, baby chimes. The first picture is where I left Gardenia and Victor sitting in the garden chatting after Alice and Adam left for prom. The second picture is where I found them when I started looking for them after I heard the chimes. I do have it set for autonomous woohoo, risky and try for baby when they are not in rotation caste. I'm usually watching closely and can x out the action if I don't want them to risky or try for baby. Neither one had wishes for another baby, just always wishing to woohoo since Gardenia took the potion. Should be a good story to tell the baby some day where he/she was conceived. I need to have Victor finish working on that car too!
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