Chapter 97: Fishing TripZach: So I've been working on my unbelievable stories. Do you want to hear one?
Dude: Sure, lay it on us Zach.
Dude: OH MY WATCHER!!!!!
Lily: AAAarrrrgghhhh.
Dude: Nothing better than a good fright son. All good.
Zach: I've got another one I'm working on, but it needs a bit of polish.
Dude: Plenty of time for that. We've got some angelfish to catch today. Want to come?
Zach: Totally! I'm in.
Dude: Wanna come fishing?
Jamel: Yep <grunt> sounds like a plan.
Hey! When did you start working out Jamel? I thought you said you didn't want to!Jamel: Oh well, now that I've completed my aspiration I thought I might as well.
Umm, we're sort of all waiting for you Beth, so that we can go fishing. So, like, anytime soon would be good.Beth: I'm eating it as quickly as I can <stares off into space>.
O.Kaaaay. So you're either taking the mickey here Beth or you're actually stuck.Beth: --------- hmmm?
Zach: Umm, two questions Lily... 1. Why is your mum sitting still like that? I mean it's nearly been an hour. And 2. Why is the Watcher banging her head against the wall?
Lily: Well, mum's just thinking carefully about chewing each and every tiny, teeny, itsy, weeny bit and the Watcher gets like this when things don't quite go according to her "plans".
Zach: I see. So how old is the Watcher then?
I just can't take it any more... I know she's your gran and all that. But really! Over an hour to eat one little plate of ambrosia...Trinity: Umm. err... I hear you Watcher but I'm, like, in the shower!!!!
Oh! Sure, right. Well, we're going fishing so, umm, have a good day at work.Trinity: K...like... shoo!
Whatcha doing Zach?Zach: Is that a trick question?
No.Zach: Well, I'm cooking Trinity her breakfast. I figured I had time seeing as Beth is still eating her ambrosia.
Casey: Morning Lily <flexing his muscles>
Lily: Oh hi! Morning, er, Casey. We're all going fishing this morning. Do you want to come?
Casey: With you? Sure. It will be good to learn a new skill doll.
Lily: Haven't you been fishing before?
Casey: Nope.
Lily: K, well better hurry. We're leaving in a second or two.
Zach: Dad! Good to see you! Mum, thanks for meeting us all here.
Beatriz: Of course son! It's lovely to see you. Gosh! Isn't it beautiful here!
Loty: So how've you been son?
Zach: Great! I've been learning heaps and working hard on my stories. Do you want to hear one?
Beatriz: Sure! are they still a bit scary?
Beatriz: Oh good gosh!
Loty: Wow! Thats one good story son!
Beatriz: Oh we're so proud of you Zach. Keep working hard, you've been given such an opportunity. It's not every sim that can be a big part of a dynasty.
Zach: I know mum. I am trying my best.
Beatriz: Of course you are love.
Casey: Hmm, I thought Lily would be fishing too.
Dude: She's gone to collect some more fossils. She's determined to find the rare ones for her museum pieces.
Casey: I see.
Jamel: I can't seem to catch anything!
Dude: Takes time Jamel, keep at for a bit.
I'll see you guys later. I'm going to nip home and see how Trinity's day went.So how did your day go Trinity?Trinity: You mean, did I get promoted? Well, nope, I did not.
Aww, well tomorrow for sure. I guess it all just takes a bit longer these days.
Trinity: I hope we haven't left everything too late. I mean I've only got one museum piece, one party... I'm not sure there's going to be enough time for everything.
Oh, you'll be fine. There's stack of time hun. I'll leave you to your skilling then. See ya in a bitTrinity: See ya. Say hi to Zach for me.
Brendan: So the most important thing in life, more important than any dynasty, is to be honest and kind to every sim. Do that son and your life will be filled with all good things.
Zach: I see. Yes, I see what you mean, for sure.
Brendan: So, take your time Zach. Think about all the possibilities before committing. Chess is a lot like life Zach. It's a good game for a young fellow like you to learn.
Brenda: Oh! Is that your mum over there?
Zach: Oh yeah! Mum and dad must be heading home.
Zach: That's cool, we've already had a big chat and stuff, you know.
Brendan: That's good, remember to stay focused on the task at hand though, don't be easily distracted from your present goal by things that seem important, but actually aren't helpful in the moment.
Zach: That's strange.... I thought I'd already moved my bishop...
Zach: Well, meck chate!
Brendan: Good move Zach, looks like leaving your bishop alone until the end of the game paid off.
Zach: Thanks for the game and chat and stuff.
Brendan: You're welcome, anytime.
Zach: I'm just going to run home and bring Trinity down here for some night fishing. Apparently that's when most angelfish are caught.
<quietly so Zach doesn't hear>Thanks Brendan. I saw you 'cheat' so Zach could win.Brendan: Thats ok watcher. I thought he could do with a boost to his confidence. He's a great kid and he's taken on quite a lot of responsibility for someone so young.
And you're a good sim, truly.