Fourth in the Four: Another Grim Dynasty

[Ricalynn]

*pins and needles* OOOOHHHH those kids are gorgeous!!!!

They have good looking parents.  It's only fair they had their own looks somewhere.

I totally agree with @sdhoey about how gorgeous the Dream Team is!!!

As usual, the update raises more questions than it answers. 
Who is the mysterious purple-haired reaper (Addy?)?
Why does The Boss look so awesome in her striped tights?
What does the Dream Team want and what does The Boss want for them?
When will we see them again? (More questions, but I'll stop here...)

Congrats on your 100th update! 100 updates in three months--you are sustaining an amazing pace!

  Pfft.  Who wants answers when you can have questions?!
Purple-haired reaper.. what purple-haired reaper? 
Because The Boss is just awesome.  I miss her cute little Wednesday outfit from Sims 3 but her new eyes makes up for it.
As for the quads, what does any Sim want really?  As for the Boss.. that's more complicated.
As to when you will see them again?  I have no idea .. I'm making this stuff up as I go along.
And I've slowed down that pace considerably.  I blame all the people that keep moving around my house.  Driving me nuts (oh and all that testing  )

Wait a minute! Purple hair? If I'm remembering correctly (and I am, because I just went back and checked) purple hair could be either good or very very bad. I agree that the kids are gorgeous and I'm very happy about additional dream-mares, but now I'm very nervous about where this is headed! (I love it!)

Yes! Purple hair.  It even made it onto the Grim Connections with a tooltip and everything.    If I thought I could do the RDC I think the Grim-Brooks boys would be perfect candidates.. but not sure I could do it honestly.

Hopefully it's the right purple haired lady.

Heath finally aged up, how strange the parents don't live to see their kids as YA in your dynasty. Will the nooboo be green?  Not that skin colours work like that in Sims

It's because they all have kids late.  Artie started it by having a full house and then needing to make room and then Aria waited for someone to have a baby which caused all the extra to have kids later in their lives.  It was a cascading effect.  Markus's death allowed for Scarlet to have a baby possibly 3 weeks earlier than anticipated.  And I don't know.  I've been cloning people so I haven't even let the little one (almost gave away a spoiler) leave a bassinet yet!

Thanks for giving us another dream-mare update. Those four kids look great. I wonder what are the grim's plans for the kids. And is the purple-haired lady Addy? Looking forward for next update.

Yeah everyone seemed to like the kids and Shanica has been visiting Colt so the boys were jealous.  We'll have to figure out what to do with them soon.

Can't believe I forgot to reply! My vote is for a certain purple haired woman that we all know I adore and who's banner was only just recently removed from my signature ;-)

  I can't believe I haven't posted anything in like a week!  And your vote has been noted.   


I'm almost done all the challenges and then I can get back into the Grim groove.  Outside circumstances have made things weird and I'm attempting to get it all done and back to the Grims as we speak!

[oshizu]

A vote!? There was a poll and I missed it?

[Ricalynn]

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Ash - IT'S REALLY HARD TO HAVE A CONVERSATION LIKE THIS.
Air - SHH YOU'RE SCARING AWAY MY STURGEON!
Aria (in the back) - STOP YELLING.
Addy - What in the world is going on?
Air - They were stealing all the sturgeon so I banished him over there and her over there.
Addy - Send them home?
Air - No we still need one person here to read the books of life so that Scarlet has a good pregnancy.
Addy - Send one home?
Air - I need fresh bait.
Addy - *gargled sigh of frustration*


Scarlet - OH man.. this morning sickness won't go away.
Aurora - Scarlet Scarlet!  Can I feel my baby yet?
Addy - Aurora...
Aurora - She knows what I mean!
Scarlet - Ugh.  I'm just here for the moodlet solver.
Addy - I don't blame you.  Over there by the clone machine.
Scarlet - Thanks.


Aria - You know we should probably go home soon.
Air - Why?  We have the books here with us.
Aria - Yes but we're missing how fat Scarlet is getting.
Air - Oh because it wasn't enough fun watching me?
Aria - It's always funnier when it's someone else.  You'll see.


Aurora - Uncle Ash.
Ash - Yes?
Aurora - Are you in love with my Mom?
Ash - Yes I love my brother very much.
Aurora - Huh?
Ash - Yes I love your mother very much.
Aurora - Oh.  Does that mean if you marry Mommy that you're my Uncle and my StepDad?
Ash - I.. Addy?
Addy - Oh no.. don't ask me to save you.
Aurora - *snickers* It's okay Uncle Ash.  You can go back to your book.
Ash - Okay thanks.


Rachel - Notice anything.. different about me?
Addy - Blue skin, orange hair... no lipstick?
Rachel - *clears throat* No.. something else that might be different.
Addy - Uhh..  you're making an ugly face?
Rachel - *heavy sigh*  I made level 9!
Addy - Oh nice nice.  Try to make me impressed when you bring home the new rocket!


Scarlet - I am so hungry I could eat a cowplant.
Addy - you mean the cake?
Scarlet - No I mean the whole thing.  My boss told me to take family leave as soon as I can because I almost ate all of the fruit we use for garnishes while at the bar.
Addy - *snorts* Alright.. Well Artie has a surprise for you near the wellness patio.
Scarlet - Oh?
Addy - Yeah.. I think you'll like it.


Random picture of Bridgette and Clifton while we take a small pause to set the next scene.


Comparison photo of their pose next to Markus and Cara... and now back to the story.


Addy - So... What do you think?
Scarlet - It's an odd location but I love it. 
Addy - Thought so.. whatcha making?
Scarlet - Herb-crusted Salmon
Addy - Smells good.


Kim - *semi dazed* This is kind of strange. 
Scarlet - I just couldn't believe the nerve of that guy asking for more.
Heath - Yeah that's definitely something.. *trying hard not to stare at the pair*


Meet the new mailman.. with his gold theme and feminine walk he's definitely in the running for someone I plan to have Aurora meet later.


Caroline - Hey.. we're getting in the pool right?
Addy - yeah everyone in.
Scarlet - I think she just wanted to see me in my swim suit.
Addy - Yeah it's totally uncanny but from this angle.. you're not even showing.


Addy - However from this angle...
Heath - That's not very nice.
Scarlet - It's okay that she's a Grim.
Heath - Well can I feel the baby?


Heath - Oh wow I think it kicked me!
Scarlet - yeah I felt that too.  It's amazing right?
Heath - I can't believe it.  Our little baby is in there.


Third trimester... achievement unlocked?  I just find it funny how odd shaped she is now.
Scarlet - Ugh I just keep getting bigger.
Heath - I think you look great?
Scarlet - Really?
Heath - Of course.
Jayla - Smooth.


Angelique - Uh. You mind, kid?
Tevin Cowan - Actually I do. I can't hear my movie.
Jayla - Just ignore him and finish the story.
Tevin - Or you could go somewhere else to talk about insignificant details.


Aurora - Dad... why can't Tevin come inside and play with me?
Air - Because some of Markus's sisters steal things and the others like to break things.
Aurora - So?  This is boring just listening to you telling me how to play.
Air - Well.. I could let you level logic all by yourself.
Aurora - Yea.. I'm okay with that if it means I can go play.


Scarlet - I forgot to take family leave and now my back is killing me.
Addy - That's what men and massage tables are for.  Go have fun.
Scarlet - How many more hours?
Addy - Like 12?


Addy - Umm.  Whose bedroom is this?
Artie - It was the Munch house.
Addy - Does that make it a Munchausen?
Artie - I would groan but I'm too excited that someone moved in.
Addy - Who moved in?


Addy - Oh..it's Mitch.
Artie - NJ will definitely like me better now.
Addy - Wha?
Artie - Nothing.  I should wake him up.


Artie - So what do you say?  Want to come to my house and hang out with my club of old people?
Mitch - All you do is watch movies?  I'm in!


Angelique - Aunt Bridge.. why's there a ghost on the couch with Artie?
Bridgette - New member of Reid's Brood.  Some famous original townie or something.
Angelique - Oh.. okay.
Cassie - Artie.. your fangirl is showing.


Rachebe - Aurora.. am I boring you?
Aurora - *snore*
Rachebe - I knew this was taking longer than it should have.
Addy - How can she be tired?  We just read her book.
Rachebe - Obviously we need to send her friend home.
Aurora - Actually I'm done.  Can I go?
Rachebe - No, I think we need to read together.
Aurora - *loud groans*


Bridgette - Yes!
Mitch - Wow.. I should have watched this channel more when I was alive.
Artie - Okay this has lost its newness.  It's time.
Addy - It's time?
Artie - It's time.  Thanks for stopping by Mitch. I'm sure NJ will be pleased but it's time for you to stop living in the neighborhood.  Bye bye.
Addy - Oh.. it's that time. You know this isn't going to stop Kessy from terrorizing reapers..
Artie - I said I would see what I can do.  I've done what I can.  They enter all dynasty houses at their own risk.  It's in the reaper contract.

[oshizu]

Awww, Artie's fangirling over an original townie!
What were you and Mitch watching together that would get Mitch so very pink like that? Hahaha.
Mitch is indeed everywhere these days.

Heath is really adorable--he's such a shy, hesitant father.
Oh gosh, that crazy-looking mailman! I love his skintone--it's such a rich gold.
So...are all male sims the impregnators by default? Just a question that pops to mind with your comment about "feminine walk."

Great update!

[Ricalynn]

@oshizu I'm fairly certain they watched the romantic channel or Simder.  I can't tell which. It was still funny.  And yes all males are "get others pregnant" by default, but for some reason he has the feminine walk like Zoe Patel.


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Scarlet - This thing is going to like burst out of my stomach is it.
Aria - Scarlet.. you know better. You've got just a few more hours.
Scarlet  - You sure?
Aria - Quite.  Go walk or call over the Get or something.
Scarlet - Fine..


Heath - How's my two favorite people doing?
Scarlet - Not sure you really want to know.
Heath - Aww is there anything I can do?
Scarlet - Why yes.. yes there is.


Scarlet - Thank you.
Heath - Anytime babe.
Addy - Don't squeeze too tight you're crush the baby!
Heath - Oh Sorry!
Scarlet - She's messing with you.
Heath - Oh.
Addy - Always cracks me up when you hug and I lose Heath in your shirt.


Addy - We've had this channel for less than twelve hours and you guys have already zeroed in on it. 
Heath - It's new. New shows are always good. 
Alex - Of course new shows are good.
Jayla - Not you Alex.. he's talking to Addy.
Alex - Oh.


Jayla - Shouldn't be too much longer now, huh, Scarlet?
Scarlet - I hope not.
Jayla - We all know he aged up and then made sure you knew it..
Heath - Jayla..
Alex - Oh look he's blushing.
Scarlet - I think you're right.
Jayla - He's just so cute.
Angelique - C'mon guys let's just watch the My Sims show.
Artie - No no.. let them continue.


Heath - *starts freaking out*
Addy - Oh.. must be that time.  Where's Scarlet..?


Scarlet - I think my water just broke.
Jayla - Hehe I'm gonna be an Auntie.
Addy - C'mon let's get you to the hospital.  Want Heath to come?
Scarlet - No.. get Artie. 
Addy - *blinks for a moment* You guys never cease to shock me.


Jerrica (Dr Ghost) - Oh look it's you. 
Artie - I know I know. These visits are the highlight of your afterlife. 
Scarlet - Wait.. she's my doctor?
Jerrica - I delivered you honey.
Scarlet - Exactly.


Artie - I'll be right back, sweetie.
Ghost Nurse - Yes can I help you?
Scarlet - *does quick breathing and then just stares*  I don't know.  Can you ?
Ghost Nurse - Oh are you here with Mr Grim? 
Scarlet - *glares*
Ghost Nurse - Yes you are.  Let me get you signed in. 


Artie - How come I'm getting no responses here?
Addy - How come the whole staff is ghosts?  Maybe you should worry about that.


*laser shoots at whisk*
Jerrica - Ahh!  This stupid thing
Scarlet - What's going on?  Don't you know how to use this thing yet?!


Artie - Hello old friend.  I see nothing changes around here.  Got any new laser burns?
....
Artie - Talking to myself myself is more fun than talking to you.




It's a baby!  (And yes the baby appeared before the bundle had even been removed..)


Artie - *snaps the photo for the wall*  What you going to name him?
Scarlet - I was thinking Jaxon.
Artie - Or you could call him Reid 2.
Addy - How about Jaxon Reid?
Artie - JR for short though..less confusion.
Scarlet - Hello little Jaxon Reid. 
Artie - Also.. as a bonus.. you can't be shot in the Sims.
Addy - Okay that's enough out of you.. go home. 

[oshizu]

Agreed that the shot of very flirty Mitch ghost and Artie watching TV together was too funny--they both have their heads tilted at the same angle, as if they're trying to watch a scene on TV from the same viewing perspective.

Ohhh, there's a new Voidcritter TV channel?  I feel so left out, not knowing. But now I do!
Look at the little line of multi-colored sims all sitting pretty--Artie, Axel, Jayla, Angelique, Heath, and Scarlet. Jayla's turned out really pretty!

I think I missed a pop culture reference! I didn't understand why "no death by gunshot in the Sims" is a bonus in relation to JR's name? (this will surely be a dumb question, what can I say?)
Artie's so silly, walking around and whining at the computer, like he's some delivery room regular!
I gasped when I saw the machine holding an extra bundle, then read your caption and remembered that your house is full.

[KRae]

It's from the old prime time soap Dallas. There was a whole "Who shot JR?" thing. I tried to watch that show as Patrick Duffy was a high school friend, but I just couldn't.

[oshizu]

@KRae
Thanks for the explanation--I would never have figured it out. I even tried googling but got nowhere.

[Joria]

Still reading and still loving the craziness.  Just wanted to say a big thank you for the large print part~~!  These old eyes appreciate not having to squint to read a story.

[FrancescaFiori]

Yay nooboo! Heath disappearing into Scarlet's shirt cracked me up.

Thanks for the tooltip tip! I was delighted to have another reason to go and scour Grim Connections, even if I was only rewarded by the back of a purple head of hair and a coy know-nothing tooltip! *Shakes fist*

[Ricalynn]

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If the Grims were a sitcom.  I think this would be the image you saw on Netflix or Hulu.


Aurora - Uncle Jamie you came over!
Jamie - Hey little red.  I wanted to see how big you've gotten. 
It was this moment I remembered Aurora had family outside the house...


Addy - What are you doing?
Aurora - Looking for discarded toys.
Addy - In our trashcan?
Aurora - Uh huh.  Didn't find any though.  I'll be back.
Addy - Where are you going?
Aurora - I'll be back!


Scarlet - Say hi to Daddy.
Heath - Are you supposed to hold him like that?
Scarlet - As long as I support his head, he's fine.
Heath - You sure we got the right baby?  He's very pale.
Scarlet - Yes *chuckles*


Aurora - .. I think.. I think.. I got something!
Addy - Yeah a frog.
Aurora - No silly.. it's a toy!
Addy - What kind of toy?
Aurora - I got Avesu!
Addy - What's an Avesu?
Aurora - It's a void critter.
Addy - Huh.. must do research.


Angelique - He looks nothing like you.
Heath -  I don't know.  He might have my eyes.
Angelique - How can you tell?  I think you guys grabbed the wrong baby from the hospital.
Addy - No it's the right one.  Just needs to bake in the sun a bit more to get color.  Like you two did.
Angelique - We looked like this?
Addy - Very much so yes.


Aurora - Who is the cutest little nooboo since me huh?
...
Aurora - Yes you are.   And we're going to be best friends no matter what color you are.  And you will do everything I tell you to because I'm older and wiser.  Yes you will. Yes you will. 
JR - *gurgles*
Aurora - That's right.. you're my nooboo.  I can't wait for your birthday. But you're starting to stink so I'll leave you to the minions to get changed while I go entertain the masses.  Ta-ta for now my little one.


The entertainment for the masses


Aurora did a lovely puppet show about a young woman (who sounded awfully a lot like Addy mockingly) told an investigator (who sounded strangely like Alistair) to get something from scary Coolala (who sounded a lot like Artie).  Hilarity unfolded as first the investigator didn't realize the Coolala was Coolala and then kept bumping into the backside of said monster over and over.  In the end, the Coolala said it would only give the investigator what he wanted.. if he got freedom to leave the woods.  A bargain was reached in which words that didn't sound like words were used and then it was.. The End.


Scarlet - Ever since the birth of JR - I can't help but think we're getting closer, Jayla.
Jayla - I know what you mean.


Addy - Alex.. the bathrooms are on the other side of the pavilion.
Alex - But this toy isn't in the toybox!


Rachebe - So hi.
Air - Hello.
....
....
...
Addy - For two charismatic people.. you suck at communication.


Aurora - Before I touch this piece.  I want to know that you're absolutely ready for the chess-kicking you are about to receive.
Ericka - How do you know you'll win?
Aurora - I accept your challenge.  Don't say I didn't warn you.




Artie - ADRASTEIA GRIM! What is all over my lawn?!
Addy - You weren't supposed to notice those.. go back on pause.
Artie - Ad---
Addy - Ahh silence.. only four more foils to go.

[chetanhaobijam]

Great updates. Welcome new nooboo JR. Can't wait to see which skin colour will he have. And like those voidcritter cards shots. Looking forward for next update.

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[Ricalynn]

Agreed that the shot of very flirty Mitch ghost and Artie watching TV together was too funny--they both have their heads tilted at the same angle, as if they're trying to watch a scene on TV from the same viewing perspective.

Ohhh, there's a new Voidcritter TV channel?  I feel so left out, not knowing. But now I do!
Look at the little line of multi-colored sims all sitting pretty--Artie, Axel, Jayla, Angelique, Heath, and Scarlet. Jayla's turned out really pretty!

I think I missed a pop culture reference! I didn't understand why "no death by gunshot in the Sims" is a bonus in relation to JR's name? (this will surely be a dumb question, what can I say?)
Artie's so silly, walking around and whining at the computer, like he's some delivery room regular!
I gasped when I saw the machine holding an extra bundle, then read your caption and remembered that your house is full.

The tv channel is actually the Tween Channel and it shows void critter shows and a few others.    And @KRae  is right it was a big thing a long time ago and even though I don't remember it, I remember that whole thing because it was one of the biggest game changers for TV back then.

Still reading and still loving the craziness.  Just wanted to say a big thank you for the large print part~~!  These old eyes appreciate not having to squint to read a story.

  I'm glad that you like it and I had hoped you would.  Drives me nuts to have larger text in the stories vs the comments so wordpress was the way to go! 

Yay nooboo! Heath disappearing into Scarlet's shirt cracked me up.

Thanks for the tooltip tip! I was delighted to have another reason to go and scour Grim Connections, even if I was only rewarded by the back of a purple head of hair and a coy know-nothing tooltip! *Shakes fist*

  *cackles*  I have to admit, I enjoy doing that kind of thing.  I am a Grim somewhere near my heart.  and yes Heath & Scarlet especially when he doesn't wear a shirt and she's wearing her every day.  It's just funny to see.

Great updates. Welcome new nooboo JR. Can't wait to see which skin colour will he have. And like those voidcritter cards shots. Looking forward for next update.

I finally know what skin color he is myself.. just need to rush some updates out. 

[Ricalynn]

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Chapter 104:  How Aurora Makes Friends.


Our exploration of the Kids Stuff is still ong--
Aurora - Shh.  I'm trying to concentrate!
Addy - You're leveling a card.
Aurora - And who got me more cards, hm?
Addy - Who said you could play with my cards, hm?


*Avesu uses a power attack on Freezer Bunny*
Aurora - Ha-Ha! You're no match for me bunny!


Addy - Is there a reason you're fishing in your sleepwear?
Aria - I didn't feel like putting on clothes.
Scarlet- You changed into them when we got here.
Aria - I don't have to explain myself to you two.


Aurora - Are you ready to be beaten, my only child friend?
Tevin - *whistles innocently*
Addy - *checks his power level* Ahh


Tevin -  *gets an attack through* Yes!
Aurora - Oh come on!  Not Fair.


Aurora - *growls and throws her fists around*
Tevin - Oh I'm sorry.. did I forget to mention I'm power level 7!
Aurora - You're cheating!


Tevin - How is that possible?!
Aurora - Ha-Ha!  You may be higher level but I still got you!


Aurora - *rolls her eyes*  You will pay for this.
Tevin - You're taking this a bit seriously aren't you?


Aurora - *finally gets his guy with apower attack* And that ladies.. is how it's done.
Tevin - You haven't won yet though!


Tevin - SUPER MEGA ATTACK!  *slams big button*
*screen goes wild*
Aurora - Oh no.. Please please...


Tevin - Whose the winner now?!
Aurora - *begrudgingly* You are..


Artie - You see this Alistair.
Air - Yes.. it's a fish.
Artie - Not just any fish.  It's the last fish we needed for our collection.  And Who got it?
Air - *groans* You did. 
Artie - That's right.  I did.  And I'm not even a fisherman. 
Addy - And I wonder where Aurora learns it.


Aurora- Victory!
Tevin - Aww man!
Aurora - Whose the winner now?!  I am!


Aurora - We have to go home now or I'm sure I'd win again for the title.
Tevin - You can keep on dreaming.  See you tomorrow?
Aurora - Sure.  Don't forget the frogs.
Tevin - Of course not.


Alistair - What?
Artie - Why aren't you in the grotto finishing?
Alistair - I need some time out of the grotto too.
Artie - Also..  you're looking chubby.
Alistair - Because I spend all my time in the grotto not working out.
Artie - Fine.. you want to a night off.  Let's go.
Alistair - Where?
Artie - *maniacal laugh* You'll see.

[oshizu]

Hahaha, this was such a funny update!
Poor Aurora with only a single child friend--but at least he shares her love of gaming!

Alistair is getting chubby?
He looked fine in the earlier image when Artie caught the red-tailed black shark, but his face suddenly looked a little rounder in the last shot.
Where are they going?!