Chapter 162: Justin's Elder BirthdayCharlotte: Lol, that's a pretty strange ending really granddad. I mean how could the pirates sail away into the sunset? Impossible, let alone thinking of the curvature of the Simverse....
Julien: It's just a turn of phrase. It means...
Charlotte: ...that they sailed away from the viewer, or reader, towards the setting sun... towards the horizon. Yeah, I get that.... just seems a silly ending.
Julien: Umm *looking at book* Is that your dad I hear calling you hun?
Charlotte: Probably, thanks for the story granddad. I love it when you read to me even if the endings need a bit of work.
Charlotte: I think I might like school. Did you like school dad?
Justin: I did. I enjoyed school a lot Charlotte.
Charlotte: What was your favourite subject? Oh wait! I know. Math.
Justin: Correct. That's why I chose a career in investing, it's all about numbers and patterns.
Julien: Yes! high score!
What you got planned for today then?Julien: Umm... maybe whip up a cake for Justin's birthday?
Julien: So, chocolate? Black and White? White and Black?
Justin: Anything is absolutely fine with me.
Julien: Ok. I'll make it a surprise.
Justin: I've got a feeling that becoming an elder is going to be one surprise too many...
That's a bit weird.Julien: What is?
Adding onions to a cake!Julien: Lol, it would be but I'm not baking a cake right now.
So what are you cooking?Julien: Lobster.
Oh!Julien: Well you see, every time you take someone to the mirror or dresser to plan their outfit I lose a whole lot of weight.
*Looks closely at Julien* Hmm, I see what you mean.Julien: So I figured a few helpings of a super calorie laden dish would plump me out a bit.
Really good thinking... I so don't want you being a scrawny, skinny, wrinkly elder!Julien: I was thinking about it more from the perspective of my overall health watcher. Not just skin deep.
You saying I'm shallow?Julien: Nope. But if the cap fits...
*Eye roll*Julien: Hey! Esque! You've had your elder birthday!
Esque: Yes. Worse luck.
Julien: Still, how bad can it be, amirite?
Esque: It's bad! Really bad I'm telling you!
Julien: Aw man! You're my best mate, you just tell me if there's anything I can do for you. K?
Esque: Thanks Julien.
Esque: I think the worst thing is walking into a room and then forgetting what the heck you were just about to do! It's driving me nuts!
Julien: Lol, well, I'll be able to share my horror stories with ya tomorrow!
OK. It's time everyone. Unfortunately.Justin: Oh watcher... it's fine. It's all part of the cycle of life.
Don't care, I don't have to like it if I don't want too....Justin: lol
Justin: I wish for ..... Charlotte to have a long, healthy and happy life and for Abi to always be happy.
Everyone: Happy birthday!
Charlotte: Woo! Happy birthday daddy!
Justin: *Big breath*
Justin: Holy cow! This is bad.
Dude: Lol, yeah... You sort of get used to it though.
Julien: Oh my gosh. *gulp*
*Sulkily* Told you so.Charlotte: Happy birthday daddy, you look awesome!
Justin: Aww, thank you sweet heart.
Esque: Wow, you're shoveling that cake like there's no tomorrow Julien!
Julien: Got to eat it before the watcher realizes we're all eating cake mate. She'll whip it into the bin in two seconds flat.
Dude: Cripes! Good point!
Julien: If she catches you eating that, you are so dead GG Granddad!
Charlotte: Why doesn't the watcher let us eat high calorie foods G5?
Dude: She has this compulsive behaviour regarding fluffy sims.
Charlotte: Lol, sounds like she needs professional help.
Julien: LOL
Esque: Wow, Charlotte's going to be a real handful for the watcher!
Julien: I know, it's going to be great!
Justin! I said you could do light exercise! Not a mountain marathon!Caleb: It's fine watcher. His body won't have registered that he's an elder yet so he'll be able to get one last mega work out in.
Sheesh! You better be right about that. I don't want any accidental deaths now! By the way, I'm glad you dyed your hair.Justin: Thanks watcher.