The day after Riley moved in, I got a message from Vivian telling me to be sure to get over to the Municipal Muses Museum ASAP.
I went over and Vivian wasn't there. I killed some time and after a few hours I decided to go home. I can't believe Vivian had me come all
the way over here and then she didn't even show up. Rude.
I stormed out and nearly ran into someone who was running in.
Stranger in the sweater: Oh, wow. I am so sorry I'm late. One of the kids had this thing and I couldn't get away.
Chere: Okaaay. Um, do I know you? Your sweater reminds me of someone, but...
Antwan: Oh, geez. Sorry. I'm Antwan. Vivian sent me. She said you might be in need of a spouse.
Chere: I already have a boyfriend. And didn't you just mention kids? And not being able to get away? Kids implies wife, right?
Antwan: Well, yes, it does. But Vivian says this is my density. I mean destiny. Geez.
Chere (thinking): Density seems more appropriate.
Antwan: So, I guess I'm supposed to move in with you and help out any way I can.
Chere: Well, we don't have much. We've just built a little house.
Antwan: I'm sure it's fine. I'm just going to run home and get some things and then I'll be right over.
Chere: Weird.
And so Antwan did just that. He went from this:
To this:
And never once complained.
He settled right in, helping with the kids:
And painting up a storm:
He somehow still found the time to visit his wife. And she stopped by to see him sometimes, too.
After his birthday, he moved back in with his family.
But we're getting ahead of ourselves.
Annalise and Alasdair became toddlers and provided much in the way of cuteness overload.
They grew up within a couple of days of each other. First Annalise:
Then Alasdair:
Not even Sadness Alleviation Lotion could convince Annalise to come to terms with her tragic blonde eyebrows.
Both kids got the Whiz Kid aspiration and took up some hobbies.
They also begged for a pet, so Hammy joined the family! (Dramatic foreshadowing)
Studying Hammy insta-completes their homework, a feature both kids take advantage of.
Hammy also teaches responsibility when the kids feed him or clean his habitat. (More dramatic foreshadowing)
During this time, our dishwasher broke for like the millioneth time and we hired a repairman. He and Chere became fast friends
despite his clearly inferior, non-pink sweater. Rashid joined the family!
Rashid and Hammy grew very close. (REALLY dramatic foreshadowing)
NOTE: I apologize for the randomness of this chapter. I get so involved with playing, especially with a really busy household that I forget to take screenshots. Right now, I'm trying to get the updates caught up to the game. I promise to do better! I should get another update posted tomorrow. Thanks for reading!
