Ten Gens of Artists- A Ten Gen Townie Dynasty Announcement 3/2/18

[Shewolf13]

Oh I hate it when my sims age up.    Just hate it so much. Look at Diego, being all protective of his baby girl.

@sdhoey

I know!  It's so hard.  Hehehe, yeah, though I can't control him, he's been amazing as a dad, even with that hot headed trait.  The only thing he would do is smash the doll house, but even then, not as often as I've seen in other dynasties/stories.  I never figured him for the "Touch my daughter and die" type, but there's definitely some protectiveness going on XD

[oshizu]

What a lovely update! Now I know where Jewel gets her devious ways from!
I love the part where Diego drank too much and tried to give Jewel the talk.

I giggled when Brock woke up at their house after spending the night on their couch.
Ulrike is sitting there in her underwear as always and everybody just acts as if it's business as usual, lol.
Confess, Wolfie! Is that underwear set actually Ulrike's everyday outfit? (just kidding)

Brock may be a detective who can read people but we'll see if he can escape being wrapped around Jewel's little finger!

[Shewolf13]

What a lovely update! Now I know where Jewel gets her devious ways from!
I love the part where Diego drank too much and tried to give Jewel the talk.

I giggled when Brock woke up at their house after spending the night on their couch.
Ulrike is sitting there in her underwear as always and everybody just acts as if it's business as usual, lol.
Confess, Wolfie! Is that underwear set actually Ulrike's everyday outfit? (just kidding)

Brock may be a detective who can read people but we'll see if he can escape being wrapped around Jewel's little finger!

@oshizu

Hehehe, thanks.  And she is certainly her mother's daughter, I just think Ulrike is a bit more subtle with it lol.  With Jewel, it happens and the poor sap doesn't even know what hit him XD

Ulrike is always in them XD I didn't think to change her outfit, mostly because I was frantic trying to get things done while I controlled her.  I think she just got so used to it and of course, Diego loves it XD.  I think it's all just become a matter of course for anyone that frequents their place.  No, it is not an everyday outfit!  I swear lol though it might as well be, huh?

Hehehe, ah, but that's the fun.  He may get wrapped around her little finger, but I think he'll have his own ways around her.

[PeregrineTook]

Ah, the cliffhanger ending.  Brock sees her for what she really is...and then you end before he reveals what that is.
I have so enjoyed seeing Diego in the daddy role.  He's sweet.  Of course, Ulrike and Jewel both deserve that sweetness  ;=)

[Shewolf13]

Ah, the cliffhanger ending.  Brock sees her for what she really is...and then you end before he reveals what that is.
I have so enjoyed seeing Diego in the daddy role.  He's sweet.  Of course, Ulrike and Jewel both deserve that sweetness  ;=)

@PeregrineTook

Hehehe, hey, at least I don't leave ya hanging on seeing an heir age up lol  But yes, I wanted at least one cliffhanger, considering the pickings were slim when it came to spouses, so gotta find the conflict and fun other ways hehe

Yeah, Diego is great.  Man, I'm gonna miss him!

[Shewolf13]

Six: Moving Out

"Oh really?  You think so, huh?"

Brock just smiled at her, a smoldering look in his eye.



"Want to be tight-lipped huh?"  She matched his smile and stood up.  She was pleased by the surprised look on his face when she handed him a rose.

"Not used to being courted hm?"

"Can't say I am, no."

"Want me to stop?"

"Can't say that either."



It drew a laugh out of her and she leaned in for a sweet kiss, their first one, though if she had her way, not their last.



Apparently, he had similiar thoughts because he pulled her close for a much more intimate kiss.



She stumbled back after a moment, needing air.  They looked at one another for a long moment.  "I have to work tonight," he muttered with regret.  "But I want to see you again."

"I want to see you too.  When do you get off?"

"Early morning."

"Good.  Meet me at the park in Willow Creek.  You know the one?"

He nodded.  With a gentle kiss to her cheek, he left.



While she waited for Brock, Jewel went about securing her collection that would need to go in the family musuem.  The portraits were done.  This was the last step- well, no, it wasn't the last.  There was two more things that had to be done, but she wanted this completed before the next couple steps.



When she heard her name called a couple hours later, she ran to meet Brock.  As he had left her with a kiss on the cheek, she greeted him the same way.



"Morning."

"Morning.  How was work?"

"Long one.  But seeing you's helping with that."

"Good.  Wanna go to my place for a bit?  Something I want to talk to you about."

He eyed her for a moment, then nodded.  "Alright."



They hadn't gotten into the apartment yet, when Jewel stopped.  She took one knee.  "Brock Montero, you said you see who I am.  Well, I see you too.  Put aside all this dynasty business and ya know what?  You're what I want.  Would you marry me?"



He froze for a moment, then began to chuckle quietly.  "Moonstone."

She blinked, still on one knee.  "What?"

He shook his head.  "You were named well.  You are a Jewel, a Treasure, that's for sure.  Moonstone's a pretty white stone, sometimes green, like your eyes, though that description doesn't do it justice.  Nor does any kind of description of you.  But Moonstone fits you.  It represents hope and is often used for protection."

Nonplussed, she arched a brow.  "I'm very interested to know just how you know that."

"I'm a man of many talents and interests," he told her with a grin.  "Now, is that a ring you got?  Lemme see."

He took it and slid it onto his finger.  Then he looked at her.  "So, we're getting hitched then huh?"

She grinned like a fool, her expression matching his.  "Looks like it!"

"Now, about this dynasty business..."

________

Ahem... The Watcher is terrible.  In all the craziness, forgot Ulrike's birthday.  She has joined her husband now as an elder.  Though unlike her husband, she prefers her darker color to the full grey so she definitely decided to color her hair a bit.



Ulrike was there as Jewel rushed in.  "Brock and I are going to get married!"  She threw her arms around her daughter in a big hug.

"That's wonderful baby!"



Jewel stepped back.  "I'm going to make you proud, Mama."

"Baby, I'm already proud."



Knowing that it would likely be one of the last times they'd get to sit down, just the three of them, as a family, Diego and Ulrike joined their daughter at the kitchen table.

"Brock better take good care of you," Diego muttered, though he was hiding a grin.

Jewel rolled her eyes.  "C'mon, Dad.  You mean I have to take care of him."

There was some good natured teasing and arguing.  Then she looked at her parents.  They looked back, pride and love shinging in their eyes.  "Just a couple more things to do," Jewel murmured.  Ulrike nodded, smiling.



One of those things was placing her portraits and her collection of ten microscope prints in the family museum.





Then it was time for the wedding.  It was a small affair, with her family and his invited.  They decided to hold it at the park in San Myshuno.



"Moonstone huh?" she whispered to him as the ceremony began.

He nodded, grinning.  "Moonstone."

"Well, just remember, I'm going to come up with a nickname for you.  A good one.  Hopefully an odd or embarrassing one, too."

"It's only fair," he agreed.



Then it was time.

"I, Brock Montero, do take Jewel Faust-Lobo, otherwise known as my Moonstone, as my wife.  I will honor, treasure, and love her in sickness and health for as long as we both shall live."

Despire the smirk on her face, there was a hint of tears shimmering in her eyes.  "I, Jewel Faust-Lobo, do take Brock Montero, otherwise known as Dead Meat, as my husband.  I will honor, cherish, love, and torment him for as long as we both shall live."  As their vows were spoken, they kissed.  The fireworks went off, leaping into the sky in celebration.





Once the ceremony was over, it was time for cake.



They shared their first piece.  But after another comment about Moonstones, that twinkle in her eye should have warned him.  He couldn't dodge the piece of cake she shoved in his face.



There was drinks and there was more food.



Then it was time for Jewel to go home; to her new home, with her husband.  And his mother and sister.



Of course, they had to celebrate their marriage, and try for the next heir.  They were on a deadline, after all.



"C'mon, c'mon, two lines, two lines.  Yes!"  She resisted the urge to a do a little dance as she ran to go and find Brock to tell him the good news.

"Meat!  Meat!  You're gonna be a daddy!"

"Wait, what?  A baby?  We're gonna have a baby!?"

"That's what being a daddy means!"



And so, Jewel's journey as the new heir had began.  Thank you, Ulrike and Diego.  She will continue what you began.

[oshizu]

I'm very glad that Brock has the capacity to surprise Jewel, catching her off guard.
He has a mysterious side which will keep Jewel intrigued and on her toes.
Brock, admit it! You have met your match!

Gracie Manor looks like a lovely home and Twin Oracle Point is a good place for raising children.
Good luck to you in your new home, Jewel! May you and your new family prosper! 

P.S. I almost didn't recognize Ulrike with clothes on, haha (j/k).
Also, I've never encountered Diego as an elder before. Shocking. Ulrike is forever elegant and classy.

[MarianT]

Congratulations on getting Gen 2 launched! Ulrike did a great job.

[PeregrineTook]

Awww, Moonstone and Dead Meat.  They're adorable!
Must say, I'm really looking forward to seeing that adorable nooboo grow up and seeing how the genetics play out.

[commasplice]

That was a lovely wedding!

I have never played Ulrike, but you have me thinking that was a mistake. She was a great first gen option!

[Shewolf13]

I'm very glad that Brock has the capacity to surprise Jewel, catching her off guard.
He has a mysterious side which will keep Jewel intrigued and on her toes.
Brock, admit it! You have met your match!

Gracie Manor looks like a lovely home and Twin Oracle Point is a good place for raising children.
Good luck to you in your new home, Jewel! May you and your new family prosper! 

P.S. I almost didn't recognize Ulrike with clothes on, haha (j/k).
Also, I've never encountered Diego as an elder before. Shocking. Ulrike is forever elegant and classy.

@oshizu

Brock and Jewel will be fun, I think. Sadly haven't been able to play. Managed to get food poisoning so just been trying to sleep.

Gracie Manor is gorgeous. Going to be interesting  to play in such a large space lol

XD I know, right? Seeing her with clothes is odd.

Congratulations on getting Gen 2 launched! Ulrike did a great job.

@MarianT

Thanks! She did. Hope I've learned enough to up my game a bit. Would be nice to get the 50 points sooner for this generation.

Awww, Moonstone and Dead Meat.  They're adorable!
Must say, I'm really looking forward to seeing that adorable nooboo grow up and seeing how the genetics play out.

Aren't they?  Their marriage won't be boring lol. Can't wait to see the nooboo either!

That was a lovely wedding!

I have never played Ulrike, but you have me thinking that was a mistake. She was a great first gen option!

Thanks ^^ Sadly was only a silver. Had a bit of an issue with the timer and it registering requirements.

Ulrike is great. I think we all have our favorites. I love Ulrike because she was an amazing spouse for my Immortal Dynasty.

[Shewolf13]

2B: Settling In

Here is a closer look at the inhabitants of Jewel's new home.  Of course, the household includes her, her husband Brock, his mother Hollie, and his sister Kailey.



Hollie and Kailey make Jewel feel welcome immediately.  The two are overjoyed when she tells them about their pregnancy.



"There's all my favorite ladies.  Morning, Moonstone."  Brock grinned at his wife as he took his sister's place at the table while she went off to her shift.

Jewel arched a brow at him.  Before she could say anything, Hollie piped up, "Brock, you stop teasin' that girl, you hear me?"

Jewel laughed and stuck her tongue out at her husband, then blew him a kiss.





Brock laughed.  "Don't worry, Mama.  She doesn't need ya stickin' up for her."

Hollie arched a brow.  "Just remember, she's carryin' my grandbaby.  So I like 'er more n' you right now."

"But I'm yer baby boy!"

Hollie held up one hand.  "You."  Her other hand went up higher than the other.  "Grandbaby.  Sorry, son, no contest."

Jewel threw back her head in gales of laughter.  Brock snorted.  "Guess it's good to know where I stand, huh, Mama?"

"That's right, baby."  Hollie winked at Jewel.  "You just tell me if he gives you too hard a time, sweetheart.  I'll box his ears!"

Jewel sent him a sly look, but batted her lashes at Hollie.  "Oh thank you!  I don't know what I would do without you!"

Hollie snorted.  "Dear, you don't pull off the innocent, helpless look very well."

"No, no I don't," Jewel confirmed, snorting. 

*****

Of course, it wasn't all fun and games.  Jewel found that her new family were all very protective of her, especially when she was pregnant.  She snuck up to the very top floor where the treadmill and weight machine was.  She liked to get in a bit of a run in the morning.

"Jewel!  Are you crazy, woman!"

She winced and looked at her husband.  "I married you, didn't I?"

Instead of the laugh or grin she hoped for, he just gave her a steady look.  She sighed.  "Brock, I'm pregnant, not an invalid!  I just wanted to get a bit of a run in."

"No, an invalid you are not," he agreed.  "But you know you have to be careful.  You're carryin' our baby."

"I know what I'm carrying!" she snapped.  She huffed out a sigh, running a hand through her hair.  "Sorry.  Yes, I know I'm carrying our baby.  Don't worry, I'm not being foolish.  I swear."

She stepped around the treadmill and wrapped her arms around him.



He hugged her tightly.  "I only worry cause I love you."

"I know, I know," she muttered.  "Just remember, I'm not fragile.  How about this, I'll take it easy for a bit, only go out for a jog until I'm too big to move.  Is that acceptable?"  The way she asked the question wasn't so much a question as a challenge.

He didn't bat an eye.  "Sure.  Go on, mama and Kailey were going to help outfit the nursery.  Time for you to go shopping."



After she left, Brock got on the treadmill his wife had vacated, muttering to himself.

Taking your life into your own hands, ya know.

"So, the Watcher speaks to me now, huh?  Is it a free day already?"

Hardly.  I can't direct you, but I can certainly talk to you.  No rules against that.  No woman likes a dictator, ya know.

"I'm no dictator.  Just looking out for her.  Is that a crime?"

Not yet.  But keep in mind who you're talking to.  Just a friendly warning.

He snorted.  "Friendly.  Right."  He just kept running, deciding to ignore the voice in his head.  He and Jewel would figure things out.  In some ways, he looked forward to it.  If he wanted a normal, even boring marriage, he certainly wouldn't have said yes to Jewel.



*****

What are you doing now?

"Isn't she beautiful, Watcher?"

Yes, yes she is.  Ok, ya know what... you're making it kinda hard to give you the stink eye now...

"Hm?"

--sigh-- Nothing.  You're sweet on her, huh?

"I love her.  Deep down in my bones."

Ugh, sap!

"Guilty as charged.  Gonna book me?"

Nah, that's your thing.  Carry on.



*****

"How's that wittle nooboo?"  Brock gooed at his wife's stomach, his hands massaging it gently.

Jewel giggled.  There was something about seeing this tough, bruiser of a guy, a cop no less, get all gooey and soft at her swollen belly.

He looked up into her eyes.  "And how's mama doing?"

"Mama is fine," Jewel told him firmly.  "Feeling pretty good actually.  Finally no more morning sickness, either."



Brock wasn't the only one.  Grandma and Auntie were both ecstatic and couldn't wait for the little one to get there.





"Any day now.  Think we're ready?" Brock asked his wife.

"Ready as we'll ever be.  I know I'm more n' ready to stop being pregnant," she replied, a rueful smile on her face.  "I'm as big as a house!"

"But you're such a pretty house!"



Jewel had all she could do to keep her face serious.  Her eyes narrowed.  "Aren't you supposed to tell me I'm beautiful?  What happened to your precious Moonstone?"

"Thought you didn't like that nickname?"

Jewel blinked.  Then she began to laugh.  "Think you're clever, huh?"

"Yeah, pretty much."

Jewel rolled her eyes, finally letting out the laugh she'd been holding in.  "Go on.  I'm going to get ready so I can meet mom for the GeekCon."  She kissed her husband's cheek.  "Have a good day at work.  I'll see you when I get home."

"Give your mom my best."

"I will."

*****

"There's my girl!"  Ulrike enfolded her daughter in a gentle hug.



Then she held Jewel at arm's length.  "Oh look at you!  Look at your belly!  My little one is going to have a little one of her own!"  Ulrike had to touch her daughter's now bulging belly.

Jewel rolled her eyes, more for form than anything else.  "Thought that was how this all works right?  What do you think, Gramma?"

"Oh wow, that's right!  I'm gonna be a gramma!"



Jewel laughed.  "Well, not quite yet.  C'mon, let's go play some games, huh?"

"Sounds good!"  They headed toward two free gaming rigs.

You'd think that gaming would be a nice safe venture, right?

Jewel!  Oh my- If Brock sees you doing this, at this late stage... he's going to have an aneurism!



"Oh, ease up!  I'm fine!  See, I still got it!"

Yeah... you gotta go!  Woman, why did you wait so long?

"I didn't have to go quite so bad before!  Outta my way!  Pregnant woman, needs the bathroom!"

Except... no one would move out of the way in time!  Poor Jewel... not one of her finest moments, that's for sure.  Also a negative point for the dynasty.



Shortly after she returned home though, it was go time!  Brock was a rock... well, actually no.  You'd think a guy that was a detective would hold it together better.  But as they arrived at the hospital, Brock was barking out orders as if he were at the police academy. "Get the water, the towels, something!"

Jewel rolled her eyes.  "Are all men like that?"

Yes.  Definitely all Sims anyway.  Though, honestly... human men aren't far off either.



Woah!  Hey now, Brock!  Do you want that to be the first word your child says!?



"Hi.  I'm Jewel Montero.  I'm in labor."  At a noise behind her, Jewel pursed lips.  "Don't mind the idiot in the back there.  That's my husband and he seems to have lost his mind."

"Don't worry.  We're used to it.  Go right on back.  Dr. Spencer-Kim-Lewis is on."



"Hello Jewel.  I'm Dr. Spencer-Kim-Lewis, SKL for short, if you'd like.  I'll take good care of you.  Just lie back and your nooboo will be here before you know it!"



Omgomgomgomgomg!  What have you done!?



"I-I don't- feel so- good, W-watcher.  I-"

Omgomgomg!  Put it back! Putitbackputitback!

"Not helping Watcher!  Not helping at all!"

If her husband gets in here, he's going to have to arrest himself for murder!  Put it back!



Eventually, the doctor seemed to get control back of her machine.



"Ug-ugh.  Wh-what?  Is the baby here?"



--glares at Dr. SKL--  Yes Jewel.  Come and take a look.

Olivia glared back. 

You have a son, Jewel.



Welcome to little Kai Montero, the third generation heir.

[oshizu]

I'm unfamiliar with the Gracie Manor but it looks very spacious from the outside. How are you liking the house?

Poor Jewel having to wait in line for the restroom at GeekCon.
Still, it was great seeing her looking so nimble on that gaming rig!

Welcome to the world, Kai Montero!
We're all looking forward to seeing more of you!

[PeregrineTook]

Brock and his family are an adorable addition to the storyline!
Welcome, little Kai!! 

[Shewolf13]

I'm unfamiliar with the Gracie Manor but it looks very spacious from the outside. How are you liking the house?

Poor Jewel having to wait in line for the restroom at GeekCon.
Still, it was great seeing her looking so nimble on that gaming rig!

Welcome to the world, Kai Montero!
We're all looking forward to seeing more of you!

Gracie Manor is one of the Maxis-made residences.  It's based on something- if I remember right, it's based off Gracie Mansion, which is where the mayor of New York City lives, but I could be wrong.

I was so mad XD I was already having issues getting points at that stage and then she has a bladder failure because people wouldn't move! Made for a good part of the story though lol, as did her acrobatics.  I just kinda tilted my head and went, "Ok, so they can't jog or get on the treadmill while pregnant, but leaping that far into the air is fine?  Yup, Sim logic!"

Kai is... interesting XD  He's a child in game.  I am getting ready to go for a small weekend vacation with the family.  I will be updating then, so I'm trying to play ahead a bit since I won't be able to play while there.

Brock and his family are an adorable addition to the storyline!
Welcome, little Kai!! 

I loved Brock and his family up to this point, though I'll give you a behind-the-scenes hint: they are driving me crazy XD They try to be so helpful, especially when Kai is a toddler.  But then they do things like keep getting in the way so poor Jewel can't take him to the bath or to bed.  And they both end up exhausted.  But yeah, aside from that, I do love them quite a bit.  They are always hugging one another, conversing, etc.