Thanks, everyone. I don't usually get super-attached to my sims, but Spanner was just so endearing. And Dek, I think you're right. The Nurturing trait has Merlot focused on babies.
One last day at school and Merlot was on the honor roll for 3 days. It was a great birthday present.
Hey, you look awfully put together there, Merlot. It makes me miss Spanner even more.
As an adult, Merlot needed a skill that might actually bring her some opportunities. She played her drums at the park , a lot, hoping to attract some attention.
She saw her boyfriend there one day. It was the first time they had seen each other since growing up. Something had changed. No matter what Merlot said, Armando got mad. How's your day been? Armando is very angry with Merlot. Well, she wasn't going to put up with that.
She decided to go visit her old vampire friend, one of the Van Goulds (Tristan). As Merlot tried to make a love connection...
RIP, Janelle. We'll miss your presence at the family fishing pond.
Merlot really tried flirting, but her heart just wasn't in it. Both times she went to a guy's house, a parent died.
She waited until she felt a little calmer, and headed back to Tristan's house, better prepared this time. It was a big day for Tristan. Not only did he get engaged, but he was also cured of his vampirism.
In fact, it was the most exciting day of his long life.
The newlyweds settled in at the Doe house. Merlot carried on with her drumming, this time at Waylon's Haunt.
Tristan kept busy just waiting for his bride to get one last opportunity.
He started a garden. Okay, he planted a tomato, but it was a perfect tomato. He learned fishing. All in the daylight!
Merlot was asked to earn 500 in tips by the bartender at Waylon's. Her strategy worked!
Merlot: Aw, Tristan, you must be all sore and achy from fishing all day. I have one more thing for you to do. Come to the bedroom with me.
Heir Three
Merlot Doe - Heavy Sleeper, Excitable, Ambitious, Nurturing, Irresistible LTW - Swimming in Cash
Maxed Career - Master Nectar Craftsman, Nectar Maker 10
Best Friends - Branch Timbley, Leann Nagle
Skill Challenges - Mix Master, Flavorful Feet, Nectar Master
Opportunities - Ear Drumming, Ba-doom-CHING, The Drum Fill, Urban Noise
Current state of the Dynasty Museum
Merlot added 4 bottles of pomegranate-life fruit nectar currently valued at over 600 each, but they seem to gain value rapidly. The upgraded objects are still tucked away in family inventory, safe from the depreciation monster. I'm also putting extra, non-certificate rewards down here out of the way. All world 1 moving requirements are complete at this point. Heir 4 will only need to be responsible for him/herself.
