The Flanagan Decadynasty--She Stole My Heart and My Couch

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Chapter Index

0.1 Flan-again
0.2 Before Part B Comes...Par-TAY!
0.3 Spouse in the House
1.1 The Heir is There!
1.2 When Technical Difficulties Happen
0.1 Restarting (Again)
0.2 She Stole My Heart and My Couch

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Quinn:  Really, Pippin?
Pippin:  Really what?
Quinn:  The title?  Flan-again?



Pippin:  I thought it was cute!
Quinn:  I think it implies that we'll fail again.  Time to change things up.



Quinn:  OW!  Why are these dresser drawers so hard to open?



Quinn:  Now that's what I call a makeover!
Pippin:  Umm, you recolored your usual outfits and changed your bangs...
Quinn:  Right?!?  Best makeover of all time!
Pippin:  Speaking of makeovers, do you mind if I redecorate your house just a slight bit while you're out finding party guests/spouse hunting?



Quinn:  Well, as long as it's just a minimal change.  I do rather love the look and layout of my house.
Pippin:  Sure thing.  Minimal changes.
(Quinn leaves)
Pippin:  Mwahahahahahaha!!  Now, to knock down walls, replace and move the staircase, rearrange furniture...





Pippin:  Anyway, let's see how spouse-hunting is going.



Aislin:  Hehehehehe!  I'm crazy for you!
Quinn:  Or perhaps just crazy.  And Morrigan, have you heard of the age of instant elixir?



Morida:  Ummm, should I know you or something?
Quinn:  You should.  Indeed, you really should (winks).



Quinn:  So, what do you do for a living, gorgeous?
Nuala:  ...I'm wearing this outfit and standing outside of a dive bar.  Do you really not know?



Emma:  Hello, handsome!
Papa Delaney:  Stay away from my daughter!



Ellen:  I love what you've done with your hair.
Quinn:  I could cuddle you like a teddy bear.
Ellen:  Excuse me?
Quinn:  I said...you have really nice...eyes.
Pippin:  Well, it's about time to get home and start the parties!
Quinn:  Okay, and I can't wait to see what you've...



Quinn:  PIPPIN!!!

[oshizu]

I agree that the title is very cute, though I thought we'd be treated to an image of the dessert flan (which I adore).

Ahhh, a new start with an accompanying fresh new look and even a redecorated crib!
Quinn is looking absolutely faaaabulous, dahling! Seriously, I love his upswept bangs and his red/black/white color theme!

But why does he immediately start discussing handcuffs with Morrigan? Sims3 thought bubbles are so strange!
Looking forward with glee and anticipation to the spouse-hunting party!

[LivvieLove]

YES!
Try 2! You've got this Innie!

The hunt for the spouse begins! Best of luck, Pip! =D

[PeregrineTook]

I agree that the title is very cute, though I thought we'd be treated to an image of the dessert flan (which I adore).

Ahhh, a new start with an accompanying fresh new look and even a redecorated crib!
Quinn is looking absolutely faaaabulous, dahling! Seriously, I love his upswept bangs and his red/black/white color theme!

But why does he immediately start discussing handcuffs with Morrigan? Sims3 thought bubbles are so strange!
Looking forward with glee and anticipation to the spouse-hunting party!

Agreed, Sims thought bubbles have never made sense to me!
I think the makeover and house redecoration are nice, but they were way more for me than for Quinn.  I think I needed things to look different so it didn't feel like it was just a rehashing of what I'd already done.

YES!
Try 2! You've got this Innie!

The hunt for the spouse begins! Best of luck, Pip! =D

Thanks for the well-wishing!  I'll definitely be more careful of the rules this time around.

[PeregrineTook]

Pippin:  And we begin with parties to find the perfect spouse.



Pippin:  Way to impress your potential spouse, Susie.



Pippin:  Oh look, your boss is giving you flowers.  Cringing and refusing them is probably not the route to a promotion.



Quinn:  Oh goodness, more flowers.
Morida:  NOOO!!  Stay away from my man!



Emma:  If I were your wife, we could (whisper whisper whisper..)
Quinn:  Plug your ears, children.
Pippin:  They're actually just reading this, so that wouldn't work.
Quinn:  Plug your eyes, children.



Lorna:  So, have you heard of the fountain of youth elixir?
Quinn:  Ummm, yes...
Pippin:  Next party!



Pippin:  A costume party!
Ellen:  I came dressed as a gorgeous woman.
Morida:  Oh.  I came as a chef.



Pippin:  Oh look, Patricia came dressed as a repairperson.
Quinn:  No, the toilet was clogged.  She actually is a repairperson. 
Pippin:  She's cute though.
Quinn:  I should interview her.
Pippin:  You smooth talker!



Pippin:  This party is so exciting!
Quinn:  Yawn.
Pippin:  Formalwear party!



Quinn:  Good heavens.  More flowers.



Quinn:  Oh, flowers!  What a surprise!



Morida:  So, if you pick me, we can (whisper whisper whisper...)
Quinn:  Plugging the eyes time, children.



Quinn:  Flowers, how lovely!
Ellen:  Me.  How lovely.



Nuala:  The toilet!!  It's clogged!!  The world is coming to an end!!!!!
Pippin:  Well, no, but this party is.  Time for the swimwear party!



Patricia:  Gee, thanks for inviting me to your party, Quinn.
Quinn:  Well, you are a repairperson, so...



Quinn:  Oh goodness, flowers.  Again.



Nuala:  So, Quinn, another thing I think is dreamy about you...
Quinn:  Hold that thought.  Patricia!  Could you get the sink, please?
Patricia:  Ugh!



Quinn:  So, Ellen, you know this is a swimwear party, right?
Ellen:  Hey, you want to see that much skin from me, you're going to need to work for it.
Quinn:  I...suddenly feel underdressed...
Pippin:  And with all of the partying brought to it's close, a hugely important decision has been made...
Quinn:  Yes.  Bouquets of flowers will be the item left behind.
Pippin:  Well, that too, but I meant the spouse choice.  It is my pleasure to announce that the spouse for this dynasty attempt will be...



Pippin:  not this proprietor.  Check the next update to find the real spouse choice.
Quinn:  Oooo, cliffhanger ending!

[Nienor]

Yes! I can finally comment without having to awkwardly butt in in the middle of the legacy!
Looking forward to seeing how it goes this time around.
And there's Nuala - she my favourite sim, with beauty AND skills. 9 in logic, 7 in gardening and 5 in cooking... not that I'm trying to influence you or anything, but shouldn't Quinn have only the best?

Edit: Sorry! That was meant to be for the last chapter, you posted whilst I was writing this. How are you picking the spouse? *Waves Team Nuala flag*

[KRae]

I agree about Nuala, and just look at that hair. Of course, it's Quinn's choice entirely, just like his household décor.

[oshizu]

I could barely figure out which name goes with which sim, but I liked the repairlady and the sim with short lavender hair and red eyes (gown is the same color as Quinn's jacket).
However, I actually have no druthers.

All the ladies are giving him bouquets! What triggers that?  Are they courting him? All together in front of each other?!
Oh, the suspense!

[LivvieLove]

And there's Nuala - she my favourite sim, with beauty AND skills. 9 in logic, 7 in gardening and 5 in cooking... not that I'm trying to influence you or anything, but shouldn't Quinn have only the best?

@Nienor
Esmerelda argues he already has the best.
Sorry. Had to.
Nuala is gorgeous and fantastic though.
I do believe Pip also goes based off of who has the highest relationship with Quinn after all the parties are said and done.

Ah, the parties. Quinn is getting a lot of flowers... I love it!
Good luck to his lovely lady.
I'll tell the children they can unplug their eyes now...

[chetanhaobijam]

Great start, Pippin. And good luck to Quinn. Hoping he choose the best spouse. Like the spouse hunting parties. Waiting to see the next update.

[Nienor]

Esmerelda argues he already has the best.
Sorry. Had to.
Nuala is gorgeous and fantastic though.
I do believe Pip also goes based off of who has the highest relationship with Quinn after all the parties are said and done.

Ah, the parties. Quinn is getting a lot of flowers... I love it!
Good luck to his lovely lady.
I'll tell the children they can unplug their eyes now...

Oh, rats! That means very incredibly subtle manipulating techniques to control Pippin's choice won't work...
Of course, I meant 'the best (spouse option there)' - I really don't want a raging Esmerelda on my tail! 

[PeregrineTook]

Yes! I can finally comment without having to awkwardly butt in in the middle of the legacy!
Looking forward to seeing how it goes this time around.
And there's Nuala - she my favourite sim, with beauty AND skills. 9 in logic, 7 in gardening and 5 in cooking... not that I'm trying to influence you or anything, but shouldn't Quinn have only the best?

Edit: Sorry! That was meant to be for the last chapter, you posted whilst I was writing this. How are you picking the spouse? *Waves Team Nuala flag*

Glad you made it to the beginning of this party  :=)
Nuala is rather lovely and I definitely liked her as a spouse option, but as I see LivvieLove told you, I let Quinn decide.  However, I did really push him towards the homeless townies this time.  There are some beautiful ladies who might never be spouse options for heirs, but they're fine choices for the founder!

I agree about Nuala, and just look at that hair. Of course, it's Quinn's choice entirely, just like his household décor.

Hahaha, yeah, Quinn did not like my makeover of his house, but it's so much more conducive to a party setting as an open floor plan!

I could barely figure out which name goes with which sim, but I liked the repairlady and the sim with short lavender hair and red eyes (gown is the same color as Quinn's jacket).
However, I actually have no druthers.

All the ladies are giving him bouquets! What triggers that?  Are they courting him? All together in front of each other?!
Oh, the suspense!

Quinn is just a ladies' man, apparently.  I just started setting the flowers on the counter, then counted them and realized I was up to 8 already, so when he got the next two, that cemented it as the choice for the left behind item.  Not a lot of value there, but all that really matters is finally finishing a dynasty.  And yes, they were getting angry with and jealous of each other as they all kept giving him flowers.

And there's Nuala - she my favourite sim, with beauty AND skills. 9 in logic, 7 in gardening and 5 in cooking... not that I'm trying to influence you or anything, but shouldn't Quinn have only the best?

@Nienor
Esmerelda argues he already has the best.
Sorry. Had to.
Nuala is gorgeous and fantastic though.
I do believe Pip also goes based off of who has the highest relationship with Quinn after all the parties are said and done.

Ah, the parties. Quinn is getting a lot of flowers... I love it!
Good luck to his lovely lady.
I'll tell the children they can unplug their eyes now...

Yes.  This.  It's Quinn's choice, I just facilitate the interactions happening and then just watch and take pictures (which sounds way creepier than it was meant).

Great start, Pippin. And good luck to Quinn. Hoping he choose the best spouse. Like the spouse hunting parties. Waiting to see the next update.

I really enjoyed the spouse hunting parties from my first go at this, so I knew that's what I wanted to do again this time.

Esmerelda argues he already has the best.
Sorry. Had to.
Nuala is gorgeous and fantastic though.
I do believe Pip also goes based off of who has the highest relationship with Quinn after all the parties are said and done.

Ah, the parties. Quinn is getting a lot of flowers... I love it!
Good luck to his lovely lady.
I'll tell the children they can unplug their eyes now...

Oh, rats! That means very incredibly subtle manipulating techniques to control Pippin's choice won't work...
Of course, I meant 'the best (spouse option there)' - I really don't want a raging Esmerelda on my tail! 

Haha, no subtle manipulation this time, but I may need input for heirs and their spouse choices, so feel free to keep nudging me in the right direction  ;=)

[PeregrineTook]

Pippin:  And, as stated, Quinn did not end up choosing this random proprietor.



Pippin:  Instead, he picked this proprietor.
Quinn:  Ellen?  ELLEN?  Are you here?!?



Ellen:  Umm, I'm standing right behind you.
Quinn:  What?  Oh.  I mean, well hello there.



Quinn:  So, Ellen, I think you're pretty special.
Ellen:  You're special too, Quinn.  When you're giving me eye contact, you actually look me in the eye.
Quinn:  Oh.  I might look other places when you're not looking.
Ellen:  I appreciate your honesty.



Quinn:  So, if you don't already have a boyfriend, that is, if you want to, I mean...
Ellen:  Yes, I'd love to be your girlfriend.
Quinn:  Wonderful!  Then, at the risk of being forward...



Quinn:  Will you marry me?
Ellen:  Eh, I feel we've gotten pretty close over the 3 days I've known you.  Why not?



Pippin:  Well, she's assertive.  Marriage on the spot and head home to...



Quinn:  I think we've got things under control here, Pippin.
Pippin:  Right, I'll just...leave you to...things...
Ellen:  And now that we're done with things, I think I'll have a makeover.



Ellen:  That's way better!
Pippin:  Indeed, you look excellent!  Quinn, you should really come take a look!



Quinn:  Good heavens!  Pippin, please excuse us for more...things...



Pippin:  And within a few days...



Ellen:  Ugh!  Morning sickness comes at all hours of the day.
Quinn:  So we're going to have a baby?



Ellen:  Well, I am anyway.  Who knows, you may even be the father.
Pippin:  She's so sassy!  Let's celebrate with another party!



Quinn:  No!  No more flowers!
Ellen:  Right answer, husband.
Pippin:  And isn't Ellen's formalwear outstanding?



Quinn:  Oh, I think so!
Pippin:  Although, looking lovely doesn't fend off nausea.



Ellen:  Excuse me while I dote on my husband.



Pippin:  So cute!
Ellen:  And now excuse me while I spin into maternity wear.



Quinn:  I'm so happy!
Ellen:  Of course you are, silly man.  You're married to me!