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The next morning, after raving about how fun it is at their grandparents house, Lola and Milo discovered that their mom and dad were planning something very special…. They are (finally) getting married.
Alex thinks for a minute, smiles at her granddaughter’s inquisitive eyes and motions for Lola to sit next to her.
“Well Lola, you see…. Grampa has special super powers.”
“OMG I KNOW!!!”
“Sometimes, those super powers need to be recharged. Grampa’s super powers are in his heart. See, Grampa has a heart of pure gold. It’s capable of doing so much! It can love more than anything ever! Grampa’s heart needed to be recharged so it could love even stronger! All of the sims with super powers have to be recharged after awhile and they always have the scar to prove it. Find a scar, find a super hero.”
“Wooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwww! I bet you have a scar gramma!”
Lola looks at her grandmother in awe. Alex leans in for a snuggle while thinking of her own brush with death and the resulting scar.
Her name is Delyla Dane. Leo took the same road to the ferry that she took home. Since 5th grade he’s had the biggest crush. They only spoke once that Leo can remember…. “Is your dad ok?”
They exchanged coy glances every now and then but today…. today Leo was ready.
She has the prettiest skin, she laughs with her whole body like his mom, she’s quirky, she loves his hair, she smells good, she is everything…..
As she goes in her house he looks up and whispers “thank you”
Upon their return from the mountains, Alexandria and Lawrence Lakes Sr. had some work to do. First thing was to remodel one of their bedrooms into a room for the grandkids. The room hadn’t been touched since the day Larry found his wife cold and motionless on the floor in a pool of her own blood. A day he won’t ever forget. However, it was best that they stop avoiding the room and make it a welcome place for little Milo and Lola when they visit for weekends.
Additionally, they put a pool in the backyard so Larry could get back in shape without compromising his love for the outdoors. It was hard for him to let go of his weights and boxing equipment, but he knew it was for the best. Alex wouldn’t allow anything but swimming, not even a jog around the island.
After all of this, the two who had spent so much of their lives together, lay quietly reminiscing of all the wonderful years they had spent in this house.
You know what…. YOU KNOW WHAT!? Y’all are awesome. Thank you for making my dash beautiful and wonderful and candy coated rainnnnnn drops…. PLEASE KEEP UP THE DOPE GAME PLAY!
It seems these days that Koi and Jeremiah are simply trying to define what it is they are actually doing. Neither of them are rushing marriage and children, however they both desire and need each others companionship. So, they are companions. And they are comfortable with that. You will often find them out on walks or out to dinner.
Tonight was different though.
“A farm?”
“I mean, you know…. just like a dream I had.”
Jeremiah wants to live off the grid. This is news to Koi (who is an island girl and really wants to open that art gallery). And when I say off the grid, i’m talking well water, no indoor plumbing, solar panels, raising pets you’ll eventually eat (chickens, cows, etc), replacing motors on tractors. I mean just…..
It took several glasses of wine before she thought the idea was kinda fun… the wine and of course, that smile of his that she loves so much.
So, this is probably really weird but hey, I believe that sharing is caring!
Larry’s Chest Wound
I basically recolored a Get To Work tattoo into a surgical scar for my story. Perhaps you, too, have a sim who had a massive heart attack! If so, here ya go. I used a google image of a real heart surgery scar. You probably need GTW for this to show up. It’s just for males but that’s an easy fix in S4S if you want (it was just for Larry so I didn’t categorize it). It will show up in the tattoo section.
Shout out to the amazing @shespeakssimlish for the super easy-to-follow tutorial!
Being the intuitive one that she is, Alex could immediately tell that something was wrong. She was watching as Larry slunk back to the cabin extremely exhausted from his jog. There is a very good reason why Alex is Larry’s soulmate. She always knows exactly what he needs. Most importantly, she knows how to deliver what he needs without him saying a word.
Alex suggests that Larry swim. She explains how great of a workout it is while also being a way to have fun and relax. Exercise that is fun and relaxing? She watched him swim laps, coached him a little, then the two had a little fun. Afterwards, Larry drifted to sleep as Alex prepared herself for the road ahead.
He was only trying to follow the doctor’s orders. They were quite simple, really.
Eat right. Exercise.
Larry doesn’t have the energy like he used to. He’d never gotten this tired before. He is beginning to realize exactly what this recent birthday meant. He certainly wasn’t going to bring all of this to his wife. Partly because he had never really felt depression before and wouldn’t know how to formulate his feelings into words.
So he sat, trying to soak away the cramps in his body, hoping the steam would remove the worry from him. Letting the mist mask his leaky eyes.
Poor Larry…. he wasn’t ready for this. He is, however, ready to go back home.
Alex took Larry to celebrate his transition that evening. With a nod to the waitress, they were soon looking into the flames of candles that would take Larry into the next phase of his life. Flanked by his beautiful wife and their neighbors, Clara and Bjorn (of which Clara has the biggest crush on Larry unbeknownst to her husband) who just happened to be vacationing as well, Larry wished for one thing: to live long enough to see his grandchildren grow up.
And just like that……
“See, told you baby. Just a little more gray.”
“A little? Isn’t my hair supposed to gradually turn white? Also, why does my back just randomly give out now?”
“Shhh enjoy the fire sweetheart.”
“Well fine, but later I fully anticipate making sure it (points to crotch) still works.”
Larry is a bit worried that once he finally blows out the candles he won’t be able to “perform.” However, Alex thinks this idea is ludicrous….
“Baby, the way you performed last night? I doubt anything is going to change aside from a little more gray hair. Speaking of last night, you want some more?”
Once Larry was healthy enough, he and his wife took the whole family out to dinner to celebrate. The only one missing was Leo who was home sick with the tiger stripes. The celebration was focused entirely on Larry. His life, his recovery, his love and his upcoming transition to a new stage of life.
Larry is turning 60.
Everyone gave updates on where they were in life. Lyric is working at a boutique in Magnolia, LJ isn’t quite sure where his life is headed but at least he knows who he is headed there with. Koi is selling masterpieces in her backyard and Jeremiah is saving up to help her open an art gallery. Lauren, Lola and Milo are doing great. Lauren is selling things from her garden, Mike has taken up computer programming and was finally able to afford a ring. They haven’t set a date yet.
With their hearts and bellies full, everyone said their goodbyes. Alex and Larry were headed to the mountains. LJ and Koi promised to check in on Leo while they were away.
Poor Alex… she feels responsible for all of this. She seems to think that, if she hadn’t been so focused on catching those silly fish, she could have somehow prevented the heart attack. She doesn’t feel as if she was taking good care of him. She tried not to let the guilt get to her but when Larry asked about his scar…
“Lawrence, I am so, so sorry. I love you so much and I should ha…..”
“No. No, no Alex. Don’t you do that. Don’t do that to me. I promised you I would take care of myself and I didn’t. This is my fault. You made me good, healthy food. Leo tried to get me to work out with him… this is NOT your fault….
Puppets! Voidcritters! Looks awesome – great to see more clothes and hairs for kids! Hopefully this will inspire me to play them a bit more! I don’t think this is the strongest stuff pack idea, but new content is always fine with me! Two packs in a month? I guess this makes up for no pack in May! (Does that mean a new 2-3 month preview soon?)
Massive heart attack. If Leo didn’t start chest compressions when he did, Larry would have died. Quadruple bypass. 10 hour long open-heart surgery. Medically induced coma.
He survived all of this.
If he wishes to continue living, he will need to change his diet. He will be on medications for the rest of his life. He will need to lose weight. He will need to exercise, like he used to.
Alex heard it all, but the one piece she keeps hearing over and over again is simply this: “He survived.”
“Milo, you don’t have to yell it sweetie, the name won’t ever change.”
“Mom! Me and Lola were at granny and grandpa’s house! We played! Grandpa spun Lola around in circles, did you know he’s super strong? We had cake and ice cream! OH! And he could lift us both up with JUST HIS MUSCLES mom! Grandpa totally has super powers. We didn’t get to say bye to him though…”
“Well why not?”
“I’m not sure. He never came back … granny went to look for him. I don’t know if she found him but her eyes were all wet and her voice was weird. She told us to run home and not look back.”
Alex tells the grandchildren she’ll be right back. She thinks Larry has gone in the house, but why is he taking so long? As she makes her way around the grill she sees him, a hint of blue blushes his cheeks. She stops in her tracks and feels the cold rush of panic fill her body. She screams but it is silent. Her ears are ringing. She whispers “Larry?” but no response. She runs over to the children who could see the shock in her eyes…
“Go to the dock. NOW! Don’t look back. Go straight there and catch the ferry. When you get to the mainland run all the way home.”
Milo and Lola look confused “But we didn’t get to say goodbye to grandpa!” they whine… It takes everything in her not to cry in front of them as she thinks to herself “me either”.
She had planned for this, she should know what to do…. she checks Larry’s pulse. It’s there! It’s there…..
“LEO!!!” she screams, her voice cracks at the last vowel sound.
She runs to the tree and gets what she needs, she looks around for the ominous figure to come floating up the shore….
She feels faint.
“DAD NO!” Leo stands in shock and drops to his knees “Mom is he….”
Calm embraces Alex… “No, he has a faint pulse. You need to pump his chest Leo. Call the Coast Guard on speakerphone, tell them your father may have had a heart attack. Tell them to send an emergency chopper. Keep pumping Leo and don’t you dare stop until they get here. We won’t let death take him from us. Not today.”
.
.
.
“Windenburg Coastal Authority, what is your emergency?”
The very next day, Alex and Larry hosted some very special guests. A surprise visit from their grandchildren Lola Mariana and Milo Lawrence was just what Alex needed. Larry was so happy, he felt like a young father again. Seeing her husband like this filled Alex with joy and eased her mind.
Those two little ones gave their grandparents so much life that day and were promptly spoiled rotten rewarded for it.
Alex was particularly proud of her Sturgeon. That fish alone was her biggest catch and valued at over 2,200 Simoleons. She’d never let that one go…
However, as she stood there, something was trying to push her confidence to the side. She couldn’t shake the ominous feeling that sat in the pit of her stomach. She shrugged it off, poured more wine and dozed off….
Alex has once again inspired some pretty awesome decor for your homes, or perhaps even your very own soul food restaurant (dine out anyone?)!!
The final set to my fishing themed posters and paintings is waiting for your games as a gift from the wonderful angler, Alexandria Mariana Oceana Lakes. Don’t forget the other sets!
Alex has turned what was once Lauren’s room, then Lyric’s room into her own personal display case. She calls it her mom cave where she can relax, sip wine as she reads the latest fish tales or simply put her feet up and bask in her many accomplishments.
Alex has once again inspired some pretty awesome decor for your homes, or perhaps even your very own soul food restaurant (dine out anyone?)!!
The final set to my fishing themed posters and paintings is waiting for your games as a gift from the wonderful angler, Alexandria Mariana Oceana Lakes. Don’t forget the other sets!
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Alex has once again inspired some pretty awesome decor for your homes, or perhaps even your very own soul food restaurant (dine out anyone?)!!
The final set to my fishing themed posters and paintings is waiting for your games as a gift from the wonderful angler, Alexandria Mariana Oceana Lakes. Don’t forget the other sets!
She knows its here… lurking, green glow wafting from the depths of the hidden pond. It was only in this hidden place that she would find it…. that terrible beast. It was hiding again, but not for too long.
Hours were passing but she held her position, hiding her fear, wiping sweat from her furrowed brow. A strange sensation it is to be so calm yet so afraid. She smirks at herself, gripping the pole so tight, her knuckles turn white as ghosts.
Oh but the beast was hungry tonight. She gasped as she felt the violent force of its jaws gnash at her lure, almost pulling her in with it. She gripped even tighter feeling tiny slithers of wood from the handle of her rod pierce her flesh. Her feet are firm, her balance restored. The beast wants a fight. She won’t lose. So heavy, so strong this beast. Yanking and pulling, twisting and lurching…
And then….
The most ghastly creature she had ever seen! It rose from the depths, its green light aglow… the beast flies through the air dripping and oozing, its coming straight toward her. She’s watching it fly, anticipation growing, heart pounding. “This is it” she whispers as the excitement grows. The beast came swiftly… she’s almost pulled to ground by its mass. She grunts as the wind is knocked from her. And then… the beast was still. She slowly rises. She inspects it, she holds it up, she smells it….
The Hare and Hedgehog Cafe in Windenburg recently closed after federal inspectors found mouse droppings in the espresso machines. In its place arose a wonderful seafood restaurant with a menu that is sure to please! Introducing OCEANVIEW GRILL!
Alex has always been very subtle with her husband. This wasn’t because she wasn’t concerned, it was just her nature. Alex loved her husband no matter what, but she was a wellness guru and as such, when she noticed her dear Larry putting the pounds back on, she made sure to keep fresh juice and salads (her specialties were fruit salad and superfood salad) on deck at all times. Larry often ignored the fresh-from-the-garden fare his wife conveniently left in the fridge for him to grab the less healthy meals he prepared while she slept… sneaky Larry, very sneaky…
Leo? Not so subtle….
“Dad, that gut tho… is it beer, baby or biscuits?”
“Can your ass cash that check your mouth just wrote young man?”
The Hare and Hedgehog Cafe in Windenburg recently closed after federal inspectors found mouse droppings in the espresso machines. In its place arose a wonderful seafood restaurant with a menu that is sure to please! Introducing OCEANVIEW GRILL!
@simsimmajay reminded me of something, so I had to load up the game real quick. If by some chance you’re not familiar with Indya, you might want… Read more “For my new followers…”
The last nail has been hammered in, the last screw has been tightened and the last coat of paint has dried. Larry is ready to show Alex their retirement home in the mountains.
Koi and Jeremiah decided to attend the grand opening of the Oceanview Grill. The decor was amazing and the staff was pleasant. There were no booths which the host attributed to a bad design flaw….
The food was very, very good. Fresh from the ocean and seasoned to perfection. The two were enjoying themselves when Koi suddenly became incredibly hot and itchy…
“Uh, Koi? You’re breaking out in hives… are you ok?”
“Oh no, does it look bad?”
“We should probably go get you some Simadryl…”
Nothing like finding out about a shrimp allergy while out on a date with your beau.
So I remodeled the Hare and Hedgehog Cafe (that’s some serious prime real estate right there) and it’s now Oceanview Grill. Serving the finest and freshest seafood Windenburg has to offer. I haven’t play tested it yet because I have a case of the disappearing booths….
When you’ve had one too many glasses of wine and don’t quite make it to your Uber. And you love the outdoors. And your spouse has been flirting all night. And, wine.
“I mean, going out to eat is cool and all. In fact, I can’t wait to get a job at one of the restaurants after school. But, can someone please explain to me how one day I was peeing on myself and sleeping in a crib and waking up the next with homework and getting on a school bus at 8am? Like, how did I learn to walk or talk or use a toilet? A fork? Hold a pencil for goodness sake!”
“But we’ve been to every cafe in Windenburg Lawrence”
“No, I mean a REAL restaurant! With servers and menus. Where random folk don’t leave books everywhere. It’s our anniversary soon, you deserve fine dining my love.”
It was a weekend full of celebrations. The first two grandchildren were born to Larry and Alex Lakes. In addition, the twins, Lyric and LJ, graduated from Windenburg Academy. To top it all off? It was Leo’s birthday. The Lakes family is exhausted today with preparations for Lyric and LJ to go on to college, clearing out bedrooms and deciding what on earth they will do with themselves as only one child remains in the home they created for five.
Not soon after finishing her coffee, Alex received a frantic call from Mike. Lauren had gone into labor! Alex rushed over. She helped Lauren with her breathing and calmed Mike down with good conversation. The entire ordeal lasted about thirty minutes, but to all of their surprise, Lauren wasn’t carrying just one grandbaby for Alex….
Welcome to Windenburg!!
Milo Lawrence McKenzie born 3:28pm, 5lbs 3oz, 19in.
Lola Mariana McKenzie born 3:37pm, 4lbs 9oz, 20in.
“Did I do good momma?”
“You did great sweetheart, congratulations. Twins are hard work, I should know. I’ll be stopping by daily to help out. You get some rest now.”
Meanwhile, Dillon was meeting the parents and totally hitting it off with Larry. Lyric teased her twin brother LJ about his lack of female friends to bring home to mom and dad (of which LJ vehemently denies, asserting that he, indeed, has “girls”). Dillon couldn’t stay for dessert, he had to go and help his grandma with her chores for the night, something Alex found quite nice about him.
Afterwards, Alex let the ocean breezes whisper instructions on how to be an amazing grandmother. The salt in the air encouraged her, the mist enlightened her, the smell gave her hope. It was a life stage she was more ready than ever for, regardless of the circumstances.
If you know Alex, you know she’s smart and very intuitive. She senses things. Neither she nor her husband are getting any younger. After her emergency hysterectomy, where life hung in the balance, she had been working in her garden to make sure her family is prepared if there is a “next time”. Not only that, her husband is exactly 31 days older than her. She will have an ace up her sleeve when the spirits come knocking…..
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“Your garden is coming along beautifully sweetheart”
Now that most of the trauma had subsided, it was time for Alex to explain a few life lessons to her eldest daughter. First, she wanted to know how the first trimester was going. They laughed about Lauren’s strange cravings and ridiculous sense of smell. After the laughter, they walked down to the river…
“Lauren, it’s important that you understand some things about life my dear. Sometimes things will not turn out as you expect them to. Perhaps, sometimes, our expectations aren’t realistic. I was very lucky to meet a man like your father. Not every man is ready to jump into marriage, pushing it will only push them away. I know you’ve learned this, but it’s not your fault sweetheart.”
She continued…
“Even at my age, it’s not realistic to want another baby. Especially since those surgeons took away from me the one thing I had to make them. That doesn’t mean I don’t want a baby, it’s just not realistic. Be patient with him darling, love on each other. Nothing is guaranteed.”
And with that, her mother left to board the seaplane back to the island, leaving Lauren with a heavy load to think about.
Things Fall Apart 