Spare Stories: The Kids are Alright

Welcome back dear readers! I know this is awfully soon after the last update, but it’s pertinent, so here you go! I have to do two more spare updates then I’ll update the regular legacy!

In this update, we catch up with the twin sons of Charity and Othello, Dorian and Donovan. The Last time we saw them, Dorian and Donovan were coping with the loss of their parents in different ways- Dorian chose to mope around, not sleep, and stargaze, while Donovan spent lots of time with is wife, Chandra. They all decided to move across the street, and that’s where we catch up with them- will Donovan and Chandra finally have the baby they’ve both been wanting? And will Chandra be able to accomplish her goals after having the baby? We’ll see…



As soon as they arrived, Dorian and Donovan exchanged a glance- they were happy that they had a very nice home, thanks to their trust funds, but sad that their parents were, in fact, truly dead. It was a shock to be orphans after so long.

“Dorian, why don’t you ever get out of your Gamer Suit? It’s like that’s your everyday outfit!”

Perdita could be caring at times, but this was not one of them- she, like Dorothy, didn’t care for mourning, it was too somber for a person like her- she preferred to honor the dead through her actions, living the day to it’s fullest.

“Let’s go upstairs guys! I‘m sure there’re loads of really nice things. There- right Donovan?”

Chandra, on the other hand, was quiet and caring at all times, and wanted to make her husband happy more than anything, especially now that she had maximized her skills and had nothing better to do.



Once they were upstairs, Donovan and Chandra decided to relax for a little while.

“I just miss them Chandra… They were always there for me and Dorian, they were wonderful…”

“It’ll get better Donovan, don’t worry.” Chandra had been a Mathematics Professor, but her caring nature (and Family Secondary Aspiration, Ilu Freetime) had made her quite good at comforting other people.



Donovan cuddled closer to his wife. “Oh Chandra, what would I do without you?”

“Use your hand, probably.”

“Chandra! That’s the.. Dirtiest thing I’ve ever heard you say!”

“You needed some cheering up…”



Meanwhile, in the other room, Dorian and Perdita had decided to relax on their new bed as well.

“I miss them, Perdita. I want them back… I know Mom wanted me to be the heir, but it’s more than that- they were my friends as well as my parents- it’s hard.”

“Dorian- you’re going to have to move on eventually. Don’t worry about it- they died happy, and that’s all that matters.”

“I know, but I miss them, I just wish--”



Whatever Dorian wished, it was not to be known, as he was cut off by a passionate kiss from Perdita. It was no secret she was the dominant one in the relationship, Perdita tended to be dominant in everything she did.





It also was no secret when at almost the exact same time, two lullabies were heard in the distance- The Fifth Generation was on its way, even if it wasn’t at The Main House.



After the woohoo, Dorian and Donovan were taking naps, and Chandra decided to cook. She knew that Hobby Clubs had recently come to Kodak, and her preferred Hobby was Cooking- she loved making people feel good, and cooking was an especially easy way to make friends, and fill people up.



In the dining room, Chandra and Perdita were enjoying their hamburgers.

“So, did you guys hear the lullaby too?”

Chandra was a Shy Sim, but she had grown use to Perdita’s fresh outbursts- it was kind of nice to have someone so fearless as a Sister in Law.

“Yeah- I guess our kids will be born on the same day, around the same time.”

“It’ll be like having twins!”

“Brothers from different mothers.”

The two women smiled, glad for the friendship while their husbands were still in mourning.



Dorian, to no one’s surprise, had decided that Science was his One True Hobby.

“Hello little Ants! I’ll name you Velma, you Fred, you Daphne…”

Dorian said that there was a naming theme for them, but nobody seemed to know what it was…



Meanwhile, the pregnant women had decided to meditate- it helped them with their unnatural urge to eat everything, and it was peaceful.



Dorian, on the other hand, had begun stargazing again. This time he was searching for new and interesting planets.



Eventually he made it into the Science Hobby Club, and the creepy man would watch him stargaze for hours.





Donovan, meanwhile, had taken up an odd venture- he had bought The Love Shack, from Arnaud, and despite it’s reputation, made it into a cool hang out spot for the new Sims in town- people from odd places like “Plesantview, and “Strangetown”. It was very rewarding for him to make new friends, he was a Popularity Sim after all.



That night, Dorian was in for a shock- he had been searching for planets, NOT aliens, and he had gotten abducted by aliens!

“I wonder if they’re from Jupiter!”





He was eventually returned, mostly unharmed.



By the time he returned, both women had “pooped” and they all took it in stride- Donovan was the only one who thought the experience was less than amazing.



He couldn’t help but joke about it the next day. “And then the three of them were talking about it! It’s so odd, seeing my brother gain weight like this!”

“Maybe he got pregnant- I heard it happened to some guys a couple of generations ago, at our old house.”

“No way!”

They then proceeded to remember their college years.



“VOOOOO Gerbits!”



Before long, it was time for the women to have their babies- Perdita especially had become exceptionally huge, she feared she would have twins.



Before long, she gave birth to a baby boy, whom they named Eurus.

“Aren’t you a cutie? I think you’re the cutest thing I’ve ever seen, I could just eat you up!”



Dorian rushed in after the labor.

“Are you alright Perdita? Is the baby okay?”

“Chill out Dorian, I already had the baby, he‘s fine- isn’t he adorable? I think he looks like me.”



Across the hall, only a mere moment later, Chandra went into labor.

“OW! Where is my husband!”



Soon enough, a pregnant Dorian, Donovan, and the gardener rushed in.

“Hang in there Chandra! You’re doing great!”



Soon enough, Chandra had a baby boy in her arms as well- they named him Evrotas, and he was the spitting image of his father.



Chandra had formed an instant bond with her infant son- over the next few days, she would only leave him to sleep, and would spend her every waking moment with him.



In other parts of the house, big things were happening: Donovan had achieved his Lifetime Want and had become the head of the news in Koadk- he was a Media Magnate, and he was in control of information going to all of the residents in Kodak- he’s obviously a little shocked by this revelation.



But that very night was his son’s birthday, which was an intimate occasion: only a very pregnant Dorian, Chandra, Perdita and Donovan himself were there to watch the cousin grow up.

First up was Eurus:





Smiling instantly, it was obvious who he took after in both personality and looks- he had both his parents blond hair and brown eyes, but had his mothers eye shape, and cheeks. He was also extremely outgoing, and active.



Eurus, on the other hand was practically a clone of his father: He was also extremely outgoing, but much more reserved.

That very night, both women dedicated themselves to teaching the kids to talk.



“Say ‘Mommy’, Ev. Say it for Mommy!”

“Mommy.”

“Good boy!”

“Come on Eurus! Say Mommy! Don’t you want to catch up to your cousin? Come one, say it!”

“Highchair.”

It was obvious to anyone how different their parenting styles were, as well as the obvious differences in the personalities of the cousins.



Later that night, a howling sound was heard from downstairs- Dorian was going into labor. He was confused as to the practical details of the labor, but he would go through it alone- his family was sleeping, two stories up.



Once he was finished, he held his baby daughter in his arms- “Aren’t you precious? I’m going to name you Enyo.”



Dorian already felt a special bond with his alien daughter- it was probably because he had carried her himself, but it was more than that- it was like she was truly a gift from the stars, sent to finally help him move forward from the sudden loss of his parents.



But time continued to trudge forward, and the women spent most of their time with their respective children- Perdita hadn’t gotten a job, she didn’t want to work, and Chandra had been working in the Oceanography track, but wanted to move into the job of her dreams soon enough.

“The itsy bitsy spider- finish it Evrotas!”

Evrotas giggled and tried to sing along. “Go up!”

Chandra smiled, “Yes, that’s right! Goes up the water spout!”

Perdita, on the other hand, was still trying to get the stubborn Eurus to walk. “Come ON Eurus! Are you not going to walk? Just stand up already!”

“No!”

Despite their differences, the cousins got along very well- they would spend hours drawing on their toddler table.



“You draw with crayon, not eat!”

“I eat if I want to! It good!”



But the Crane twins were good fathers, even if they were busy-they were soon friends with their sons, and encouraged them to be good to one another.

And, as Fall ended, it was time to have another toddler in the house.



“Woo! I hope she grows up to be the best alien stepdaughter ever born!”

Donovan just stared blankly ahead.



The verdict? She was adorable.

“Aren’t you adorable? Let’s go fix your hair and get you into some nice clothes!”

“Yay!”



And indeed Enyo was adorable- she seemed to take after Dorian in looks, but her alien father in personality- she had no outgoing points. She was the shyest Crane EVER born.

“But I’s cute, so it’s okay!”

And that’s where I leave you guys! Hope you enjoyed the Spare update as much as I did. That’s a lie, I actually had a nightmarish time playing this lot, I don’t know why- I always dread it, (too many Sims!) but then, once I’m there I enjoy it. And I seem to take way too many pictures while I’m there. :D

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Outtake:



It's like he's going to grab her boob!

Notes:

This house really does drive me crazy- so many Sims! And I usually found them boring, thankfully I got Freetime to spice things up. This was back in April, so we still have a long way to go before we're caught up.

Donovan- *sigh* I try with him, but he bores me- he doesn't even get enthused for birthday parties! And he has 2 bolts with every single woman he meets besides Chandra-he only has 1 bolt with Chandra, and 2 with Olive Specter (who I have delicious Plot!plans for) Nina Caliente, Dina Caliente, Perdita, Cressida (>_> ?!?!?!?)... you get the picture.

I was so mad when Dorian got abducted- he couldn't get abducted at the main house, but after two nights here, he does? And I didn't use 'Summon Aliens" they use a weird red bar thing when they do.

Also, Eurus does have most of the Pao face- you see, apparently, Perdita originally had the Pao face, I must have given her surgery and not made it genetic- woops. Thankfully she wasn't the Main House Spouse, that would've been a doozy to explain!

That's all- thanks so much for reading!