Chapter 16 - The First Immortal As I take the first bite, a rush of sensation overcomes me. Oil sizzling in the pan, Thornton's deep voice, Nicholas giggling in his crib . . . my favorite song, "Little Talks" crackling on the old radio, and Zelda flirting with Chris, and that rare occasion when Agnes praised Alexander's work, and he flushed bright red, and Kaylynn immediately jumped in to protest that
her painting was much better . . .
My fork struck glass, as the ambrosia disappeared in a moment that lasted a thousand years. Now the glowing colors were in my
self, and I could feel them surfacing . . .
Colorful and vibrant, the light surrounded me and came from within me, the most wonderful and magical feeling of immortality I had ever experienced.
Leaving the plate, as if in a trance, I rose and passed across the chamber to a door that had suddenly appeared to me.
My young adult exhibit . . . the pictures of me pregnant with Nicholas, and that one of me giving birth is simply priceless! And here, my bachelorette party with Thornton just visible. When I was young, and new, and barely formed! How silly and funny and hopeful I had been. I certainly hope that I haven't changed from that first moment!
And here I am as an adult--for some, the most tired part of life; for me, the most filled with life. The time that I gave birth to Nick, and Thornton and I were so in love it almost hurt. When I saw the change in Thornton that made him even more wonderful and lovable. While I watched Nicholas grow from baby to toddler, and toddler to child, and child to the strong young man he is today.
And, finally, my elder exhibit. This one is not so full as the others--after all, we had to race to get all of my museum pieces done, let alone take pictures! But there is the one of Thornton and me, in love. Still in love. And look, there--my Spring Queen crown! That certainly brings back a few memories.
The emptiness of this section represents not despair, but space to be filled. A long, long life to be filled with life and love and growth.
Ah, well . . . I lie down on the old couch in my museum for a little nap. Yes, the
old couch: we let Nicholas make over the living room in yellow. Which looks very interesting, I'm sure! As I sleep, I hear the Watcher's within my dreams.
"Now that you've eaten Ambrosia, your mind is more open to my voice. The baton has been passed to your son, Nicholas, but he has not yet selected a spouse. If you want Nicholas to end up with his perfect other half, there are things you must do as well. Listen closely . . ."
The First ImmortalImmortal 1 - Serena Elysi
Traits - Natural Cook, Hopeless Romantic, Ambitious, Green Thumb, Family-Oriented
Likes - Aqua, Indie
Spouse - Thornton Wolff
Unique LTW - 5-Star Chef
3 Unique LTRs - Born to Cook, Stone-Hearted, Fireproof Homestead
Career - Culinary
Unique Supermaxed Skill - Cooking
Other Skills - Alchemy
6 Black Ops - Burgerlicious, Overtime, Fresh Cookies for Sale!, Learn a Recipe, An Apple a Day, Burgers for Sims in Uniform, From One Chef to Another, Insider Dining, Working Alongside Friends
6 Unique Best Friends - Jared Frio, Abraham Finkel, Jade Allard, Jamie Jolina, Gustav Gusto, Hank Goddard, Thornton Elysi, Ian Bowler, Christopher Steel, Michael Bachelor, Nick Elysi
Owned Building - Serena's Bistro
Owned Property - Summer Hill Springs
YA Museum Pieces - Painting, Photo, Sculpture
Adult Museum Pieces - Painting, Photo, Sculpture
Elder Museum Pieces - Portrait, Photo, Sculpture