Big Moves
Shari: Are you three ready for your first day of school?
Hermes and Athena: Yes, ma’am.
Ares (on the right): Where’s Nike? And why is it Athena's first day? She’s two days older than Hermes and me.
Shari: Athena’s birthday was Friday afternoon so today is her first chance to go to school. And your sister Nike already left for class. You’d better finish your breakfast and get going, too.
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Apollo: Monday morning, time for my first day at work. I don’t mind joining the business career, but why do I have to wear one of Dad’s old suits from his days as a politician?
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Wendy: It’s nice of you to drop by for a visit Melany. May I feel the baby?
Melany: Of course, Mrs. Behr!
Wendy: I can’t believe I’m going to be a grandmother already! And please just call me Wendy.
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Melany: Is Apollo still at work?
Wendy: Yes, dear. He should be home soon if you’d like to wait for him.
Melany: Thank you. I’ll just do some laundry to pass the time.
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Wendy: (to herself) She’s a keeper!
Apollo: Hmmph! I worked hard all day and barely missed getting a promotion.
Aster (thinking): I guess I probably shouldn’t mention that I got promoted.
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Aster: It’s exciting to be working on a new career! If only these business reports weren’t so boring.
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Wendy: Keep up the good work, dear. And by the way, I just finished my Good Vampire aspiration.
Aster: Well done, Wendy!
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The next day:
Fig: Hey Aster. Want to come to my birthday party?
Aster: Sure thing, bro! I’ll bring the whole household over.
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Aster: Oh, good! Daisy came to your party, too. And is that our old nanny?
Fig: Yeah. I thought it would be nice to invite him, but I’ve had nothing but awkward conversations with him since he arrived.
Daisy: (whispers) Just between us, I’m starting to understand why Papa always thought the nanny was strange.
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After a rather uneventful party, Apollo notices a change in his relationship panel so he, Wendy, and Aster rush off to Melany’s house.
Wendy: Triplets!
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From left to right: Tamara, Gracie, and Matthew
Wendy: Congratulations Melany! I had no idea that you were carrying triplets!
Melany: Thank you. They surprised me, too.
Wendy: I’m sure I could not have asked for a better daughter-in-law.
Melany: Oh! Well, actually, Apollo and I aren’t officially engaged…
Wendy: What? Not engaged! I’ll just leave you two alone, then. *gives Apollo a look*
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Apollo: *sheepishly* I’m sorry about that, Mel. Mother means well, but sometimes she can be a little…
Melany: Intense? It’s okay, Apollo. I like your mother. And I know you must feel a lot of pressure growing up in a legacy family.
Apollo: There’s some pressure, but it’s not that bad. I’ve never been asked to do anything I didn’t want to do.
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Apollo: I really do love you, Mel. Will you marry me?
Melany: *fakes surprise* Oh yes!
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Melany: You know, if you were to send your parents home, we could try for baby number four.
Apollo: I truly don’t deserve you.
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Back at the Legacy house:
Shari: Do you have a moment, Wendy? There’s something I’d like to discuss with you.
Wendy: Sure, Mama Behr. What’s on your mind?
Shari: Well…I’ve been thinking that maybe it’s time for me to move out.
Wendy: But Mama Behr…!
Shari: Now, I know what you are going to say, but hear me out. Apollo only needs to father one more child and then he can move into the McClure house. Nike will be a teen soon and will most likely move out. If I move out, too, that would give you and Aster three spaces in the house to fill. I know you’d like to have ten children and this would help you get there quicker.
Wendy: But we have six children now. Even with three spaces, we’d still need one more. I just don’t think you need to be in any hurry to move out on our account.
Shari: Yes, but Athena’s birthday won’t be far behind Nike’s and then you’ll have room for the tenth child. As much as I love all of my grandchildren, I’m anxious to see you and Aster produce an heir. Forgive me for being so blunt, but if I move out would you consider having a naturally born child?
Wendy: I appreciate your honesty, Mama Behr. And certainly we know we need to have at least one naturally born child, possibly two. I just don’t think that Aster will like the idea of our founder moving out.
Shari: That’s why I came to you first, dear. Talk to him and help him see the logic.
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The following day:
Nike: Today is my birthday and I still had to go to school!
Athena: Don’t be crabby, Nike. If you move out after your party you’ll never have to go to school again! I heard Uncle Fig and Aunt Evie aren’t strict about making their teens go. Mother has seen them around town during school hours.
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Nike: Good point! Let’s have cake!
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Nike ages up into an active childish teen.
Since everyone is already home, Apollo plans his wedding as soon as the birthday party ends…
Melany: Apollo! You look amazing!
Apollo: I used some aspiration points to buy a slimify potion. You don’t think it’s too much, do you?
Melany: Not at all. I’d say it’s just right. *flirts*
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Nike: (thinking) Ugh! Why do they have to be so cute? Just get married already!
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Datta: I’ve always liked master Apollo, but I’m glad he’s moving out. He’s making me look bad by doing the dishes at his own wedding!
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Shari: Well, old girl, it’s time for me to move out. Keep an eye on the kids for me, okay? I’ll visit as often as I can.
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Aster: I really wish you would reconsider, Mama.
Shari: I know, dear, but this is for the best. I’ve emptied my inventory, left you several more potions of youth, and transferred the family club to you. Nike and I will be living with Fig’s family . If you need us, just use that new telephone and give us a call.
Aster: As soon as you go, I’m starting a club meeting so you have to come right back here.
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Shari: I would prefer that you spend your time trying for an heir first.
Aster: *blushes*
Notes: After the wedding, Apollo moved into the McClure house to be with Melany and their triplets. Melany is not showing a baby bump yet, but she has been acting nauseous and having baby-related thought bubbles so I’m confident that she’s pregnant with a fourth child. Also, the slimify potion Apollo drank was surprisingly effective.
Shari and Nike moved in with Fig, Evie, and their girls.
