The Callahan Life States Dynasty--Ch 61: Arrival in Sunset Valley 20 August

[RainBeau]

Glad we will be seeing more of these guys now! Malcolm looks very very evil there. Gave me a little fright.

Don't worry, he won't hurt you. He's gentle, and kind

It warms my heart to see Malcolm alive and well in your game. It's been so long since I've played the Rusts and seen Malcolm's ghost hanging around, so I miss him dearly.

I don't approve of Branch's new lifestyle. He has fairyboos to make with Cricket, darn it!

Yep, that was just for you, Trip.
I don't approve of it either, and neither does Marjorie, but there is a reason, as you will find out in this chapter.

Chapter 23: Drinks and Drinks

Zack and 'the boys' have a night out. The vampire boys, that is.


Here's Brittany Bertiger all grown up and playing for tips in a bar. What would poor Martin think?


Erica is sure having a good time. Notice the townie in the back wearing the ever-appropriate bar outfit--a wedding dress.



Marjorie is not being co-operative.
Marjorie: Me? You're blaming me?
Who is it that won't pop another 5K wish, then?
M: Not my fault!
So she has taken up mixology.


She is terrible.
M: Hey!
It's true! The only one who will drink your drinks is Bonehilda.


Oh, and your poor, suffering husband, of course.


Zack (thinking): If this is what it takes for us to have a baby, so be it.
Blonde paparazza: You're married? Oh, you awful, awful man!
Poor Zack, all the paparazzi are in love with him.


Out of an entire bar full of drinks, only one is fit for consumption.



Meanwhile, back at the ranch, Zack gets yet another promotion!


When he gets home, Marjorie is still mixing drinks--but they're finally getting better.



The next day, as Marjorie is once again at the bar, an old friend stops by.
M: Branch! How are you, old friend?
Branch (thinking): I have to snoop for a living, but it beats sleeping on a park bench. (aloud) Oh, I'm well enough.


Then they catch up in their good old way.


But what's this? Poor Branch has a broken heart! Ahh, the woes of falling in love with a human. Their lives are as a summer day. No wonder the poor man can only be a paparazzo! No doubt he lost himself when he lost his love.


M: There, there. Cheer up, old boy! You still have friends who love you!
Branch: Thanks, Marjorie. That helps.



Later that evening...

Zack is still thinking about babies...


But Marjorie is still mixing drinks.

Author's Notes
Marjorie took about thirteen weeks to complete all her requirements, so if it seems like forever, that's because it basically was. I gave up on her coming up with her fifth 5k wish on her own and got her into mixology instead. It was a long hard slog, but we did get there in the end! Keep holding on! And thank you to my readers for your patience. 

[RainBeau]

Merry Christmas!

The Callahans want to wish you all a Merry Christmas!







Zack and Marjorie: Here's hoping you have someone to kiss under the mistletoe!

I will be out of town with no Internet for the week so I wanted to make sure I got this greeting in! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays of all kinds!

[Louise56]

Bonehilda sure love her drinks lol!
Aww.. the last pictures are cute, Merry Christmas.

[TheTripWasInfraGreen]

I see that hospital-gown guy is back in one of your screenshots.

Poor Branch indeed. D:

[RainBeau]

Bonehilda sure love her drinks lol!
Aww.. the last pictures are cute, Merry Christmas.

She really does. Either she's a complete lush or a very dutiful servant, because those drinks were horrible.

I see that hospital-gown guy is back in one of your screenshots.

Poor Branch indeed. D:

Indeed he is! He's a big Calla-fan. 

Oh it gets worse for poor Branch. Story Progression hates him in my game!

Chapter Twenty Four: Why No Nooboos?

Zack: Why can't I have nooboos, Rosa? If this were an Immortal Dynasty we'd have nooboos by now. If it were a Townie DecaDynasty, we'd have grand-nooboos by now!
Ah, but if it were either of those Dynasty types, you wouldn't have Marjorie.
Z: Sigh. I suppose you're right.


Just be patient, Zack. Why don't you try skilling up Cooking to pass the time?
Z: If you say so.


Zack tries not to let his tears fall into the soup.



Marjorie, I don't think Zack is feeling all that great right now.
Marjorie: I'm on it.

M: Hey, honey love.







M (thinking): My husband sure is hot stuff.
Z (thinking): I wonder if her close friend Branch has anything to do with our lack of nooboos? Maybe they're more than just friends! He has known her a lot longer than I have--they've been best friends since I was just a kid!


Zack decides he'd better spend some more time with his wife.
They work the garden together, always at night so Zack doesn't burn.


Marjorie, meanwhile, is hard at work to change the real reason they have no nooboos yet--she is still missing one 5k wish! She reads up on Mixology at the library, trying to max it even faster.


Even though they are best friends, Miriam Hoppcraft retains her distrust of Supernaturals (even though she is one herself!). She is quite rude about poor Marjorie, while she is sitting right there. Talk about backstabbing "best buds"!



Later that night, Zack continues his campaign of romance. They ignore the zombie that pops up on the lawn next to them...


After all, they're used to having dead things around.


Including...Branch?

Poor Branch. First a paparazzi, then your heart broken, and now this. Story progression just isn't very kind to you.


Zack believes he can increase his chances by cooking shirtless. No complaints here. All those hours at the gym did improve his physique.



Someone has to eat all this food Zack is cooking to max his skill! Fortunately there are always plenty of hungry ghosts round.



Zack has to keep himself going somehow--a Mood Enhancer while working on that Invigorating Elixir is just what the former doctor ordered.



And I leave you with this close up of one of Marjorie's entries to the mausoleum. She is doing plants, and this is her prize life fruit.

[TheTripWasInfraGreen]

Zombie-Branch breaks my heart. Even more than zombie-MacDuffs (and believe me, I saw plenty of them).

[Rhoxi]

I decided to pick up a new story today, and just read through yours. You've got a great sense of humor, so I'm thoroughly enjoying it! (Plus rainbow founder, yay!) The picture of the zombies doing the smustle was just too hilarious. Now I need to put a boombox on my lawn for the entertainment value.

[RainBeau]

Zombie-Branch breaks my heart. Even more than zombie-MacDuffs (and believe me, I saw plenty of them).

Ah, yes. Poor Branch. He does eventually stop getting beat up by Story Progression.

I decided to pick up a new story today, and just read through yours. You've got a great sense of humor, so I'm thoroughly enjoying it! (Plus rainbow founder, yay!) The picture of the zombies doing the smustle was just too hilarious. Now I need to put a boombox on my lawn for the entertainment value.

Thank you! I know, I love the different skin colours! So fun Oh yes, since as you see, I had about everything on the lawn, the zombies fully availed themselves of Marjorie's things. Especially her fairy house! I'm glad you like my story. I started reading yours and Samura is so much fun! I can't wait to get all caught up.

Chapter Twenty-Five: A Night in the Life

It is a typical night for the Callahans.

Zack gets yet another promotion. (You'd think he was the founder of a dynasty!)


He drives himself home in his Midlife Crisis car (That's what I, not unbitterly, call it. He wished for it and they could barely afford it, but I spoil my Sims. He rarely drives it though which strikes me as unappreciative).


Before he can even make it to the door he is stopped by a resident ghost begging for an autograph.


He checks the mail...


And indulges himself in a little donation as a show of gratitude for their prosperity.


Then he slips into something less comfortable and, though tired, tastes his wife's latest creation.


Zack: Mmm! Not bad!


He takes his wife out to a fancy lounge.

Marjorie: I've been studying...I bet I could do that.

He has a Celebrity opportunity to order a special drink, so he does it.

M: I'm gonna give it a shot!

Marjorie gets stopped while heading behind the bar to sign an autograph.


Bartender: All right, you can try it out. I'll be sitting right over there at the bar though, so don't do anything crazy.
M: Me? Crazy? (As she breaks a bottle)
Bartender: Ay ay ay.


Z: Don't worry about what that bartender says, sweetheart. You just do your thing!


Bartender (tries a drink): Don't give up your day job!
M: I don't have a day job!
Bartender: Well maybe you should get one!


The bartender takes the opportunity to get Zack's autograph, too.


Where did all these people come from?
M: Forget this. You can handle it!

Even the dog is hungry!
Bartender: Hey, how'd he get in here?

Z: Let's go home, elm blossom.

Note that Marjorie is finally wearing her formal wear, as she leaves the lounge. Oops, still her wedding dress.

M: Thanks for a lovely night, plasma pie.


They share a meal. Plasma fruit pancakes for Zack, as usual.


Then they share a kiss as the sun comes up.



Zack didn't get any comments on his 'hot bod' last time, so he insisted I try again. Here he is making elixirs. In his pants.
Z: Woooo, don't crowd me all at once, ladies!

[Louise56]

Zack is looking good making elixirs lol. fun update as always.

[Rhoxi]

*gives Zack an appreciative whistle* Be honest now, you told him to change into that while mixing elixirs, yeah?

It's nice to see Marjorie in her wedding dress again. It's so pretty! I hope she keeps that as her formal wear. I also like the random dude wearing the jester's hat, hehe! Silly sims.

[saltpastillen]

Majorie is so much fun. It's great to have another update.

[RainBeau]

Zack is looking good making elixirs lol. fun update as always.

Thank you! Finally someone notices! I was starting to think I'd have to prance around in my sleepwear forever before I got a comment!

Uh oh, how did Zack get in here? Shoo! Back to your file!
Although, since he got Immortal (ooh! Spoilers!) and he'll never become a flabby old elder, he is welcome to prance around in his sleep wear as far as I'm concerned. But don't tell him I said so.

*gives Zack an appreciative whistle* Be honest now, you told him to change into that while mixing elixirs, yeah?

It's nice to see Marjorie in her wedding dress again. It's so pretty! I hope she keeps that as her formal wear. I also like the random dude wearing the jester's hat, hehe! Silly sims.

Thank you, thank you.
File!

I didn't, actually. I just didn't tell him to change out of it 

Thank you, I am exceedingly fond of that dress. It was my first experiment with the new Supernatural stuff. She does have other, more 'faerie,' less 'bride,' formal wear, but she tends to wear what she pleases. Oh yes, I enjoy capturing the townies wearing the funny things I download from the store. I mean, that hat? With that suit? Trés chic, no? I also get irrationally upset when they wear things I designed and saved specifically for my Sims, such as a special wedding dress or anything I did for Snow White (since the colours are so obvious). I haven't seen anyone wearing Marjorie's dress though, thank goodness!

Majorie is so much fun. It's great to have another update.

Thank you, I agree.
So do I!
Oh you Sims! I keep telling you, only Insane Sims like Velmoor and Artie can get away with breaking the fourth wall! What have you got? Inappropriate and Hydrophobic? That does not cut it!

I will try to keep the updates coming. As I mentioned in my other thread, I just started back to university and so I had to get a bit settled before starting to write again. Thank you for your patience. I am working on another update for this story.

[ladyaya]

Thank you! Finally someone notices! I was starting to think I'd have to prance around in my sleepwear forever before I got a comment!

Uh oh, how did Zack get in here? Shoo! Back to your file!
Although, since he got Immortal (ooh! Spoilers!) and he'll never become a flabby old elder, he is welcome to prance around in his sleep wear as far as I'm concerned. But don't tell him I said so.

Thank you, thank you.
File!

I didn't, actually. I just didn't tell him to change out of it 

Thank you, I am exceedingly fond of that dress. It was my first experiment with the new Supernatural stuff. She does have other, more 'faerie,' less 'bride,' formal wear, but she tends to wear what she pleases. Oh yes, I enjoy capturing the townies wearing the funny things I download from the store. I mean, that hat? With that suit? Trés chic, no? I also get irrationally upset when they wear things I designed and saved specifically for my Sims, such as a special wedding dress or anything I did for Snow White (since the colours are so obvious). I haven't seen anyone wearing Marjorie's dress though, thank goodness!

Thank you, I agree.
So do I!
Oh you Sims! I keep telling you, only Insane Sims like Velmoor and Artie can get away with breaking the fourth wall! What have you got? Inappropriate and Hydrophobic? That does not cut it!

I will try to keep the updates coming. As I mentioned in my other thread, I just started back to university and so I had to get a bit settled before starting to write again. Thank you for your patience. I am working on another update for this story.

Hey, if Ciaran - Ciaran:An evil kleptomaniac computer whiz thank you very much! Anna: Hey, hey, hey shoo back to Union Cove! - can break the fourto wal, even if it is by hacking and trolling forums, than who knows with other sims? lol
Post when you have a break on a weekend, and even when you're supposed to be doing homework, organize some pictures as to how they'll be posted - I do lol

[RainBeau]

That's true, Ciaran does break the fourth wall, doesn't he? He is an evil computer whiz though, so that makes sense. As far as I am aware, none of Zack's nor Marjorie's traits have anything to do with fourth-wall-breaking. So they have no excuse.

Chapter 26: Marjorie's Requirements

Some of Marjorie's mausoleum pieces are really looking like they belong in a mausoleum.


She gets right to work replacing them. Although I am starting to question the wisdom of using living things as mausoleum pieces.


She gives them a little help, as well, to speed up the process.



She's getting better and better at mixology, even making flaming drinks.


She practises her banter.
Marjorie: Hey, stranger, just into town? How about a cold one?
Cowboy: Why thank you, miss. I'll take a tall glass of Skill Gain, if you please.
M: *giggles* Comin' right up!


Even still, she drops a glass now and then.
M: Uhhhh...Bonehilda--can you get that?


I know why Marjorie's drinking Skill Gain, but what does Bonehilda need it for? To train puppies?



Look what else...


Marjorie wants to make sure they're in bloom.


And she takes a nice posed snap with them.

From left to right: Spotlight Mushrooms, Plasma Fruit bush, Wolfbane, Life Fruit, Flame Fruit, Ghost Chili, and Glow Orbs.


Zack!
Zack: Huh?
Zack, come quick! Marjorie's just maxed Mixology, and she's putting plants in that big grey shed out back! And you know what that means...



Suddenly Zack's not so tired anymore.


Z: Rosa, this is private. You mind maybe going away?
No.
Z: Good.
No, I meant I'm not going away. The Forum needs pictures.
Z: *exasperated sigh*


M: Forget about the camera, honey. Or do I have to make you forget?
Z: Hmmm...




M: Uh-oh! Potty break!
Z: *sighs impatiently* Fine, I'll wait.


M: Just kidding!
Z: Why do you always do that to me?




Sorry, no chimes.
Z: WHAT?
Don't blame Marjorie!


We'll just have to try again!
Well I'm sure those clothes will help.


Really, Bonehilda?
Bonehilda: Bonehilda just going back to closet. Nothing to see here.


Hey guys? Do you know if chimes are visible?



Everyone waits to see if it worked this time. Zack waits in the kitchen.


Good old Stray Dog waits outside.


Zombie Branch apparently waits in the loo.


And the Forum waits here, because I hit my screenshot limit! Muahaha!

[azokka361]

Nooo! The suspense is killing me!
Zack and Marjorie make me laugh so hard, every time! Especially Zack. He just knows how to work a crowd with his sleepwear, doesn't he?