Gilbert Immortal Dynasty: Union Cove

[Rhoxi]

Now that Fred was an Elder--and soon to be immortal--he decided it was time to spruce up his wardrobe with some appropriately dignified attire. He also got a cane, and he uses it set to the "Southern Gentleman" walk style.

Here's his everyday wear:



What could be more dignified than a cane, a top hat, and a pinstripe suit?

Formal wear:



The beautiful blue babes set to work making his Elder museum pieces.







Fred was now so close to immortality that he could taste it. And it tasted delicious. Like moonbeams, cherry pie, and marshmallows all rolled together.

He reviewed his immortality requirements and found that there was only one thing missing. Fred needed a 6th and final best friend. Who would the lucky Sim be? This was the final step to immortality, after all, so Fred knew that choosing this best friend was of great import. He looked over his relationship tab, and who did he see?



You may not recognize him now, but that old man is Charlie Sheen!

It was perfect. Fred knew it was time for him and Charlie to put aside their old enmity and become best friends.

They didn't hit it off very well at first.



But Fred was determined.



"Look Charlie, I know how lucky I am. Years ago I wooed the beautiful Thea. I love my wife, and I love my three beautiful daughters. I've become rich. I've reached the top of my career. I've built a beautiful house, and now I'm going to become immortal. But look, there's no reason to hate me just because I'm so successful. So why don't you and I put aside our longstanding rivalry and just be best friends (so I can hurry up and become immortal)? What do ya say, buddy?"

Fred gave Charlie a friendly hug and that sealed the deal. Fred and Charlie became Best Friends.



Who knew that all Charlie really needed was just a hug?

And with that, Fred began to prepare a truly divine meal, the food of the gods, ambrosia!



Oops, wrong end, Fred!



Much better.



As Fred sat next to his god-son Herbert eating his ambrosia, he explained everything: the immortal dynasty, how Herbert would have to spend his days painting and sculpting to take over his mother's responsibilities, and how if he was lucky enough, he might even get to father the next generation of immortals!

What do you think, son? Ready to give up your whole life so my daughter can be immortal?



"Sure, Fred, I'm artistic so I don't mind!"



Gee, isn't that Herbert such a champ?

Thea and Josie joined them at the table, and just as Josie was commenting on Fred's excellent cooking skill, a bright light engulfed Fred.



The deed was done. Ah, delicious immortality!

Fred Gilbert: Founder
Career: Culinary
Super Max Skill: Cooking
LTW: Culinary Librarian
Property: Upper Lake
Building: Little Coriscan Bistro
LTR: Bookshop Bargainer, Born to Cook, Super Green Thumb
Black Ops: Corporate Dining, Memorable Meals, Tear Up the Dance Floor, Spying on the Cuisine, From One Chef to Another, Excellent Veggies
Best Friends: Charlie Sheen, Hebe Smith, Seab Ody, Sergio Forsythe, Mye Thyme, Miya Gilbert

[AdnaanA]

Congrats on your first immortal! My gen 3 has just arrived and my Gen 1 just ate Ambrosia.

[ratchie]

Congratulations Fred and way to step up to the plate their Herbert. I love Fred's elder clothes he is very dapper in his suits.

Rachel

[Sunnysabjes]

Well done on your first immortal!One down, seven to go. I love Fred's outfit, good job on that.

[loveSims]

Congrats on your first immortal!

[Rhoxi]

Hebe aged up to elder.





Fred decided to retire. What's the fun in being immortal if you're just going to work all the time?



Thea was so excited for Fred that she . . . um, protested against yeti?



And then showered Fred with more confetti.



It was now time for the original gang to relax. They worked hard all their lives.



Now it was up to the next generation to see it through.

And just as if there was a rocket under his butt, Herbert leaped up into the air and aged up to Teen.



Only moments later, Hebe got the sad news. Rob Kennedy, her lover and Herbert's father, died of old age.



Herbert scurried off to a mirror.



Ah, much better!

Now that Terry and Herbert were both Teens, they did their homework together every day after school.



Afterwards, Herbert sculpted . . .



And Terry invented.



Sometimes her inventions backfire.









Fred watches, strangely nonplussed, while Terry runs for the shower.

The awesome part is that because Terry is a daredevil and loves fire, she actually got a positive moodlet from this event. Haha!

Only a few days later, Terry wakes up the whole household in the middle of the night.







When I said I had big plans for this gal and fire, this wasn't quite what I had in mind!

Little Miya and Josie very much enjoyed their childhood.



Josie spends her days in the tree house or fishing.



Miya spends much of her time at the chess board.



Sometimes her mom joins in, too.



There's Josie in the background fishing.

But the days of sweet childhood innocence come to an end. Twins Miya and Josie age up to Teen.

First Miya:



Then Josie:

[Rhoxi]

"Congrats on your first immortal! My gen 3 has just arrived and my Gen 1 just ate Ambrosia."

Wow, AdnaanA, you must've got started on the next generations really fast! Terry had only just aged up to teen when Fred ate ambrosia.

And thanks for the good wishes everyone! I hope I'm able to complete the challenge. I've already figured out how I want to end the story, so it'll be a shame if I never get to write it!

[Rhoxi]

Now it's time for a little game of: "Whose Genes Did You Get?" with our host, Rhoxi!

Fred:



Thea:



Miya:



Miya definitely takes after Fred! Fred's nose, face shape, mouth, eye shape. I'm not sure where she got the grey-blue eyes, though.

Miya's traits are: Bookworm, Genius, Good, Ambitious. Someday, she'll be world renown surgeon.



Her style is prim and proper, with lots of light blue tones.

Delicate Miya has trouble getting the dresser open:



Using the telescope:



Apparently quite startled by what she sees:



Josie:



At the other end of the spectrum, Josie clearly takes after Thea. Although the mouth is from Fred, her nose and eyes are Thea's. She also got Thea's eye and hair color. As far as looks go, I think Josie got the best deal. All three girls turned out quite lovely, but Josie is just stunning!

Josie's traits are: Insane, Excitable, Neat, Angler. I think she'll fish up some extra deathfish for ambrosia, and I'm considering putting her in the movie star career track.



Josie's style is much more wild. Her primary color is yellow. Something tells me that this character is going to be a ton of fun. Especially with that insane trait!

Here's Josie going to bed in her formal wear:



Falling asleep in her swimsuit after school:



Soaking in the hot tub in her formal wear:



Gah, the cuteness!

[ApplesApplesApples]

The cuteness, indeed! I've just started reading your story. It's a blast! I wonder how long the blue gene will last? I'm hoping it lasts to the end...

[Sunnysabjes]

I really like genetics in the sims. I also wonder ho long the blue skin tone will show up. Well and even if you don't see it, it can suddenly pop up.

[Rhoxi]

Now that the toddler and child frenzy days are over, the Gilbert household has settled into a quiet lull.

Fred and Thea are still very much in love.



Now that Fred is retired, they spend much of their time autonomously flirting with each other.

Fred gardens every morning, often in his bed robe and slippers!



Thea is also teaching Fred how to paint so that he can continue to do portraits after she dies.



Thea is now about 95 days old, so Fred savors every moment. Feel free to take your time, Grim.

Hebe continues to fish up some more deathfish.



Josie found a space rock.



I don't know how she was keeping that giant bolder in her pocket. She must be stronger than she looks.

Josie also loves to play practical jokes.



Poor Herbert. I think the aqua hair is actually pretty cute on him!



Apparently Herbert disagrees.

Paparazzi continue to haunt the premises, but fortunately a gate keeps them out.



Yeesh, I'm glad this scary looking paparazzi is safely outside the gate.

With four Teens in the house, the school buss gets full in the mornings.



Apparently the game only renders the first three students on the buss. Terry is in their too, but she's not visible.

Hebe and Herbert continue to sculpt.



The Gilberts also upgraded their pavilion to be party central.



It's now decked out with a dance floor, bar, and bubble machine. This place is now ready for a big birthday bash, and just in time for Terry's Young Adult birthday.





Unfortunately, the guests got tired after their slice of cake and headed home before the dancing could really get going. Fred and Thea decided to show everyone how it's done.



Updated outfits for Terry:

Everyday:



Formal:



Pajamas:



Terry graduates and is voted "Most Likely to Save the World" by her class mates. Heh, more likely to blow it up, I say! I guess they didn't hear about those fires at her inventing station.

[loveSims]

Happy birthday Terry! Great update.

[ApplesApplesApples]

Terry is so pretty! I bet she'll save the world with her inventions.

[ratchie]

Congratulations on graduating Terry. She is really pretty.

Rachel

[Rhoxi]

Terry chose Renaissance Sim for her lifetime wish. As an inventor, she was already going to have to max Inventing and Handiness. For her third skill, I've decided to go with drums. Terry just seems a bit punk, plus the drums will increase her fun in between periods of inventing.



Now that Terry was a Young Adult, Hebe and Thea pulled her aside for some artwork.



Unfortunately, I forgot to get a picture of Thea painting, but here's the updated gallery.



They didn't know it yet, but Terry's portrait would be the last painting Thea ever did.

The next day, Thea was wandering around Terry's room when suddenly she started to feel a little light headed.



Grim had come for her at last.



The entire household--except for Herbert--immediately seemed to know what was going on and rushed upstairs.



Thea went with Grim quietly. It had been a good 96 years.

The family did what they could to comfort each other.



They buried her out back by the tree in a corner of the yard.



For Fred, this loss was particularly hard.



As he slept alone in his bed for the first time after her death, he couldn't help but remember all of their time together.

The first day they met . . .



The night before their wedding . . .



And how happy they had been growing old together.



Rest in peace, Thea.