"Are you sure about this? It's pretty dark along here. Sure you know where we're going, Don?"
"Yeah, I'm sure. It's fine. Just follow me. You know I'd never let anything hurt you, right? Over here...."
"In this BUSH? You gotta be kiddin' me."
"Nah, honey, it's fine. It just looks like a bush. Trust me, it will be fun."
The sounds of laughter and loud, rockin' music filled the air. Even in the dark passageway, full of undergrowth and broken down walls, the sounds of a really good dance party could not be diminished. Somehow it didn't matter at all. Don had other things on his mind. Not unusual for the town Lothario. Don loved women all right, every single woman he could manage to get his hands on. He was a magnet for every female in town. Like moths drawn to flame, they all were lured by his bright light, and he was always prepared to brighten the glow.
Anyone passing by would have wondered why that particular shrub was shaking and rustling. Was it a person in disguise? There were some pretty weird sounds coming from it that your average, every day bush never seemed to make. A passerby would not have known that a shrub could giggle and moan and would perhaps, rush on by never giving it another glance lest something came pouncing out of it. Surely it must be decorated up for some holiday or party, else why the glowing red hearts? It couldn't just be the flowers, could it?
"Move along. This is not the bush you seek.", popped into the unwary travelers head.
"Ok. Coast is clear. You can come out now."
*giggles* "Oh, Donnie! You were right. It was fun and not just a shrub at all. Can we do it again?"
"Errrrr. Not right now. They'll be missing us from the party. Let's go."
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"So, I' got this club thing goin' on, and your wife, Liz, is in it. She thought you might be interested as well. Waddya say?"
"Geez, I dunno. I got a pretty busy schedule what with work and everything. I dunno. Maybe a club would be ok. So, why me?"
"Well, we need a place to hang out, cook up some great meals, use a computer, work on some woodwork projects. You know, standard need to meet the Watcher's requirements thing, and Liz said your place would fit the bill. I know you're a stand up guy and all so we didn't just want to horn in without you bein' a part of the fun we'll have."
"Watcher eh? *sigh* I might as well cave. No getting around them watcher types. Ok, I'm in."
"Great! Now, if you'll excuse me I've got a girl to impress. Why not come and join the rest of the club at the gym? Never hurts to work off those chef acquired calories."
" Nah. I'm married. No need to impress the wife. Besides, I've got work in a few minutes."
Shaking his head at the lack of care for his own body, Kieran dialed up a cab and took off for the local gym. Even if Dina wasn't there it wouldn't hurt for him to push the limits for a bit either. He was pretty fit, yet slim, and he intended to stay that way. No overly muscular beef cake for him, but a good cardio work out never hurt anyone.
After a pretty intense work out, Kieran spotted Dina walking up the sidewalk. He quickly ducked into the shower and got cleaned up. No one appreciated a sweat stinky guy and he definitely wanted to be at his best for what he planned on.
"Hey there, Kieran! Been working on those abs I see. Lookin' good."
"Uh, yeah. Don has been mentoring me. I don't want to get all muscle bound or anything but I definitely want to be fit. I, uh.....I kind of plan on a big family some day and that means being in the best shape possible. Actually, that's something I wanted to talk to you about."
"Me?"
"Yeah. I'm really attracted to you, you know. You're smart, you're pretty, you laugh at my jokes, you've got a really great personality. So........."
"Dina Caliente, would you do me the great honor of becoming my wife? I promise to always cherish you and whatever children we may have, and to take care of you and give you as good a life with me as possible. Will you take this ring I offer and my big shining heart to go with it?"
*squeals, tears up and leaps* "YES!!! Oh, definitely yes! No watched Sim has ever asked ME to marry them."
"Mind the towel! Mind the towel!"
"So, you knew I was a Watched Sim? You know what it all means and you still want to marry me?"
"To be honest, I'd marry you no matter what. You are the strongest, kindest, sweetest man in the Simiverse and I've fallen hard. I love you, Kieran McCloud."
"I don't know what I've done to deserve this, but you've made me the happiest man ever."
While Dina rushed off to tell the girls in the locker room, Kieran dialed up all the girls he had dated briefly to let them know the good for him, sad for them, news. Of course, Don was happy for him but we just know he was shaking his head at the idea of such a dude getting caught with the ol' ball and chain. Just one more call to go......meanwhile in the background, Bella Goth was gushing over the whole romantic thing. How often does one get to be a ring side witness to a proposal in a gym?
Watcher: "You done good, Kieran. You're well on your way. Now, plan a nice wedding, work on those skill and, oh yeah, pick up a few helpers too. You'll need them. Yep, you done good."
