A Wesseldine's Night Dream - Closure

[oshizu]

First of all, congrats on Dr. McSteamy finally getting a chance to deliver a baby and then proceeding to fulfil his Big Dream!
As your story unfolds, I see that the uni-requiring Big Dreams take much longer yet you have done a marvelous job of being done with uni in but a single generation.
I lack your courage, Watcher.  *shudders

Looking at what Tania's done in the past two episodes, i'm taking a very wild guess at Soulmates due to her rocket ship comment.
But a child can't get the 50-Mile-High achievement, so it's probably a red herring.  LOL.
I have two other guesses, but it didn't seem fair to throw out three guesses at once. 😉

Okay, I finally remember that Tania is Nell's child with Sergio. How sad you can't raise Tiana, too, Watcher.

[Granny Lawlor]

Looking at what Tania's done in the past two episodes, i'm taking a very wild guess at Soulmates due to her rocket ship comment.
But a child can't get the 50-Mile-High achievement, so it's probably a red herring.  LOL.
I have two other guesses, but it didn't seem fair to throw out three guesses at once. 😉

Okay, I finally remember that Tania is Nell's child with Sergio. How sad you can't raise Tiana, too, Watcher.

Tania does miss a male role model in her life, in fact she has no good models in her household. Not Soulmates - Polly already got that! I think you'll pin it down in the next episode.

[Granny Lawlor]

2.5: It Is The Green-Eyed Monster

Year 2: Winter Week 1

Tania: Hello Angela, thanks for letting me hang out here.
Angela: Well, it’s a full house, what with your grandparents, our 3 toddlers plus your toddler aunt. I’m not sure why you like all this chaos.
Tania: Our house is chaotic too but this feels more of a friendly chaos. Hi Granny!
Polly: Tania, dear is that you? Could you just take out the trash, if you’ve got a mo…

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Nana: What do you mean, you’re stopping work?
Demi: Well – I’ve reached the top and there’s nothing else to achieve.
Nana: But you said you loved being at work – that you got bored at home.
Demi: Um – well, it’s all got a bit complicated.

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Nana: Tell me – how bad can it be?
Demi: OK – you know me – I like to have flirt with everyone – you know I mean nothing by it!
Nana: Go on.
Demi: Well, this girl Dayna asked me out for after-work drinks.
Nana: And?
Demi: She got the wrong idea.
Nana: Give me her number – I’ll sort this out.
Demi: You’re amazing, Nana. Thank you!

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Demi: Actually, she only complained to Human Resources when she found out that I’d got engaged to Journey!
Nana: You what, now?
Demi: That really was a misunderstanding! Journey – you know – one of the girls I dated as a teen?
Nana: Before me?
Demi (Counting on fingers): Oh yes! I’m sure it was before you. Anyway, she prank-called me, pretending I was someone else, said she’d found a ring in my bag and should she say “yes” if I proposed.
Nana: What!@!?! Does she know you’re married?
Demi: Well – I just played along and said “sure, why not”, just for a laugh.
Nana: I’m not laughing.
Demi: Er – no – well I’m not either because Journey’s gone round announcing that we’re engaged which is when Dayna got mad and reported me to Human Resources. Which is crazy!
Nana: Uh huh.
Demi: You do understand, don’t you?
Nana: I just need some air.

Demi: Are you OK out here in the dark?

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Nana: Oh yes! I’m fine – I’ve just had a real moment of clarity!
Demi: Is there anything in the fridge? Only I’m starved from working all day.
Nana: Working all day – right. Someone’s left some cake here
Demi: Great! Funny it that it’s outsi….oh….argh…ugh!

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Nana: Oh dearie me! Did my cowplant just drain your essence of inspiration? Let me just collect that.
Demi: Oh – I feel so grungy and I’m still starving.
Nana (quietly): Oh no. Don’t eat that other cake. Oh dear! Who would've thought it?

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Puck: Mum? Tania’s just aged up and you’re out here in the cold? Where’s Dad, I can hardly see in the dark!
Nell: Oh! Grim’s here? This is not good!
Tania: No! No-one can die! Not on my birthday !
Grim : Cowplants ! Really ? When will you people ever learn?
Nell: Nana? What happened?
Nana: Oh – oh – oh! I’m so sad. So so sad!

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Nana: OK, Puck, those other 2 have gone to paint sad paintings and record sad videos. I need you to just collect this essence.
Puck: Mum? I don’t understand. Is Dad really gone? I didn’t see his body.
Nana: Just do as I say – you’ll thank me later!
Nana: Now Grim – that’s a lovely robe you’re wearing.
Grim: I don’t think you’re heart’s in this, but thanks anyway.
Nana: You’re too sad!
Nana: But I’m trying to be friendly
Nana: I don’t think it’s working
Nana: But my dream
Nana: He’s gone, already. Go and sleep it off
Puck: I’m so confused.

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Nell: I’ve recorded my sad blog. It needs a bit of editing but it’ll be great for my image – The Grieving Sister – excellent! Now, to capitalize on this moment a bit more – time to show off my moves on the dance floor.

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Nell: OK house! I know we’re all still grieving but I need to host a Meet & Greet to find an agent. You can invite anyone you like!
Tania: Mum, I can’t believe you!
Nell: Well – you didn’t say “no” to that little makeover I organised for you!
Tania: I just wish you’d been doing it for me though – not just so I’d look good in your press photos!
Nell: La – la – la! I’m not listening to negativity – my adoring fans are here….
Puck: Let’s just make some hors d’oeuvres and get this thing over with.
Tania: No putting too much cayenne on them this time!
Puck: Fine! Hey – is that Saturo over there? All grown up into a cool teen?
Tania: Maybe – I didn’t notice. Where did your mum get to?

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Puck: Well! That’s a couple of days off school that I really want to forget about. I’ve been yelling at bartenders for 48 hours now. I thought it would help me process Dad’s death but I felt strangely manipulated by some unseen force.
Watcher: I didn’t enjoy it either!
Puck: Quick, lead me to my birthday cake before I do anything nice!

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Nana: So you’re Journey!
Journey: I'm so sad! My fiance has just died! Who are you?
Nana: I'm the wife of that fiance! You need to ring the milkmaid and tell her you’ve got her headscarf! I can’t believe how much your little prank on my husband cost me! Fighting you has been a pleasure!

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Year 2, Week 6, Day 1
Progress:

Demi – deceased by cowplant

Nell – Internet Celeb remaining: Aspirations World Famous Celebrity 2/4; Internet Personality level 7

Nana – Dark Side Lady: Aspirations – Public Enemy 3/4; Career criminal level 6; Achieved – What Would It Be Like? Evil/Erratic Good Friends 0/6; Fights won 16/66; whims completed 179/666

Puck – Mischief Maker young adult: F in school; Bad Manners, Insensitive; Aspiration – Renaissance Sim 2/4; Retail perks 1; Skill - Mischief maxed, Charisma 5; Gold Parties - 0/3

Tania - ? teen: Childhood Aspirations – all maxed; A in school; A in high school

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Notes

“O, beware, my lord, of jealousy;
It is the green-eyed monster which doth mock
The meat it feeds on; that cuckold lives in bliss
Who, certain of his fate, loves not his wronger.” Othello

RIP Dr Demi McSteamy! He couldn’t, in all conscience, deliberately leave without taking Nana with him and she is just not ready to go. She is, of course, a little more ready now but those 666 whims and 66 fights are taking time! Demi died believing that Nana still loved him, which she does, in her own evil, erratic way!

The phone call from Journey to Demi really happened. I assume it's a "bug" rather than a feature. Although she had been Demi's teen girlfriend, her romance bar with him was zero, even after getting engaged. I avoided the same complication earlier but, with Demi's demise on my (evil) agenda, it seemed worth exploring.

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I hate, hate, hate working on the -ve character traits. Puck really did spend 48 hours yelling at people to become insensitive. Trolling the Forums just wasn’t going nearly fast enough. Bad manners wasn’t as hard. I need to check what other dreams I’m planning to avoid any more -ve traits. This is supposed to be fun, after all!

Wins in this episode?  Call me biased but I love how Tania has turned out! Which is handy as she is effectively my heir. There are a few clues to her Big Dream in this one so I think you’ll guess it, if not previously.

[GlazeyLady]

Oh, Demi! But honestly, you were a bit of a cad with all your flirting and kissing!

I rarely play evil or erratic Sims, but Nana has been a great add to your household for her entertainment value! She really makes me laugh. It seems she does have her work cut out for her with those 66 fights and 666 whims. (By the way, in case you were wondering, this dream was created by @Metropolis Man, so you can thank him for those high numbers.)

Poor Puck - having to yell at bartenders for two straight days - those negative traits are much more difficult than the positive ones.

As for Tania - I have no idea what the clues were or what they were telling me, so either I suck at interpreting clues or my two-days-and-still-raging sinus headache is blocking my ability to think . . . either way, I think this one is up to @oshizu to figure out.

[oshizu]

Oh, Nana! You are evil and erratic! Not only did you slay your cheating husband (RIP, Demi, and congrats on completing your Big Drea,), but you also stole a future Sea Siren's achievement splash,  LOL.

I love Tania's new teen look but have no idea what her Big Dream might be.
Oh, here's a wild guess.  With only 4 sims in the household, perchance Tania will move in a spouse and choose Family Matters?
Hmmm, but her progress this week seems to indicate her shooting for a more difficult Big Dream... haha, I give up.

Also, I agree that the negative character traits are a pain in the behind... good work, Puck!

[Granny Lawlor]

As for Tania - I have no idea what the clues were or what they were telling me, so either I suck at interpreting clues or my two-days-and-still-raging sinus headache is blocking my ability to think . . . either way, I think this one is up to @oshizu to figure out.

Ouch - sinus headache - hope it eases soon.

Oh, Nana! You are evil and erratic! Not only did you slay your cheating husband (RIP, Demi, and congrats on completing your Big Drea,), but you also stole a future Sea Siren's achievement splash,  LOL.

I love Tania's new teen look but have no idea what her Big Dream might be.
Oh, here's a wild guess.  With only 4 sims in the household, perchance Tania will move in a spouse and choose Family Matters?
Hmmm, but her progress this week seems to indicate her shooting for a more difficult Big Dream... haha, I give up.

The Dark Side Lord/Lady also needs What Would It Be Like so the murder of Nana's husband was a good way to do that and witness a death for Public Enemy

Congratulations, Tania is dreaming of Family Matters. She's doing more than she needs to because she's marking time. She has a plan!

[Granny Lawlor]

Demetrius Wesseldine

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Better known as: Demi
Generation: 2
Traits: Romantic, Genius, Outgoing

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Start of Story: Son of Theo & Polly Wesseldine

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Spouse: Nanami (Nana) Ito
Children: Robyn Goodmaid (Puck) Wesseldine

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Big Dream: Dr McSteamy achieved in Year 2, Week 4
Career: Doctor
End of Story: Demi’s flirting in and out of work led to so many “misunderstandings” that Nana finally had enough and she led him to her cowplants! Posthumously, he helped her achieve What Would It Be Like – staying true to form even in the after-life – before being released to the netherworld.

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[Granny Lawlor]

2.6: Get Thee A Good Husband

Year 2: Winter Week 2

Puck: This is dumb!
Nell: You asked to come with me!
Puck: Well – I like to see new places
Nell: And nick stuff. Don’t think I didn’t see you. If you want me to keep my mouth shut, I need you to be my wingman. And don’t forget to smile!
Puck: Yeah! Yeah! You & Mum are 2 sides of the same coin!

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Tania: Um Mum? – is there any chance of turning the drone off?
Nell: I’ve just recorded me making this dish. My fans need to see me taste it! Could you grab a plate too?
Tania: I’ve already eaten.
Nell: You only have to look like you’re eating it! Honestly – a little support wouldn’t go amiss!

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Puck: Thanks for bringing me to this hot spot – and you promised no dancing?
Nell: That’s right. My agent says you’re not right for my look so you can just mooch around somewhere out of shot.
Puck: Right! Uh oh – looks like you’ve got competition!
Nell: Dirk Dreamer – darling! We’re both proper celebrities now.
Dirk: Oh yes! I do recognize you from that little livestream thing you have going.
Nell: Listen Dirk, I’ve got an idea that’ll be good for both of us. Let me just turn my drone to streaming…

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Dirk: That’s a good response from my agent. Let’s take it to the next step!
Nell: Do you want to be my boyfriend?

The next day
Nell: I’ve got the perfect place for our first date! I’ll just let everyone know that I’m…I mean we’re…here!
Dirk: Out on the balcony is a good spot. Are you ready – make it look good!
Nell: Tell me again why it’s me that’s doing the proposing?
Dirk: It works for my back-story – just sell it!
Nell: Dirk, will you marry me!
Dirk: Um…
Nell (whispers): Don’t you dare!
Dirk: Of course – you are my whole world… Did that come across OK? Do we need a second take?

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Nell: A quick smooch on the porch where everyone can see… shall we check we’re compatible in other areas, darling?
Dirk: Wow! Yes, the compatibility test is good!
Nell: Such fun in the closet, don’t you think?
Dirk: Oh – and the drone has been on all this time! Good thinking.

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The next morning

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Tania: You’re looking happy!
Nell: Well, darling, you know I got engaged to Dirk yesterday?
Tania: I did read about it somewhere!
Nell (checks drone): I’m pregnant!
Tania: Wow, mu….
Nell: Many congratulations, you were about to say? Thank you very much! (Turns drone off) This storyline is going down so well. Sweetie…isn’t it time for your birthday?
Tania: Thanks for remembering. It’s in a few day’s time.

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Puck: Does that answer your question? I googled it on a really reputable site!
Nells: Thanks Puck. Dirk’s written the gender requirement into our contract so I need to get it right.
Puck: You just need to find some now. It’s strange we’ve never grown any.

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Nell: What do you mean you’ve only got one? What sort of a grocery store is this?
Saleswoman: Well, it is out of season and in the HoB we like to keep with the seasons. Do you want it or not?
Nell: Yes, yes. I’ll have to go into San Myshuno, I was hoping to be more discrete…

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Nell: I’ll take them all!
Saleswoman: Wow – you really like your fresh produce!

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Year 2, Week 7, Day 1
Progress:

Nell – Internet Celeb remaining: Aspirations World Famous Celebrity 2/4; Internet Personality level 8

Nana – Dark Side Lady: Aspirations – Public Enemy maxed; Career criminal level 8; Evil/Erratic Good Friends 0/6; Fights won 16/66; whims completed 179/666

Puck – Mischief Maker young adult: Aspiration – Renaissance Sim 2/4; Retail perks 3; Skill - Charisma 5; Gold Parties - 0/3

Tania - Family Matters teen: Childhood Aspirations – all maxed; A in school; A in high school

Notes

“Get thee a good husband,
and use him as he uses thee” All's Well That Ends Well

A Nell-heavy episode – she’s really focused on her Big Dream but getting those online followers is a grind. Livestream gaming while also filming it on the drone is helping a lot. I’m not sure what is being filmed actually affects the number of followers but I’m having fun with Nell’s aspiration!

[oshizu]

Yay, Dirk Dreamer genes! He's one of my fave male sims and I've...well, perhaps a surprise.
Nell is doing great with her Big Dream and it must be a bit of a relief to escape from your household's "mischievous faction" now and then.

How's the weather been in Newcrest so far?

[Granny Lawlor]

Yay, Dirk Dreamer genes! He's one of my fave male sims and I've...well, perhaps a surprise.
Nell is doing great with her Big Dream and it must be a bit of a relief to escape from your household's "mischievous faction" now and then.

How's the weather been in Newcrest so far?

Mysterious...hmm...I wonder...

It's winter in Newcrest so plenty of snow. I had to take the floaty chair out of the pool because they kept going in and nearly freezing to death. Sometimes, they are so very silly!

[oshizu]

I've never had my sims live longer than 4-6 weeks in Newcrest since Seasons came out.
Once my sims visited the spa in Newcrest and I opened their calendar out of curiosity--the next two weeks or so were almost all Mysterious Weather (thunderstorms).
Was that just a freak coincidence? Have you found the weather there not like that? 50x40 is a good lot size for a full household...

Also, I can't wait to meet Nell and Dirk's nooboo(s)!

[Granny Lawlor]

2.7: I Can't Make Myself A Man

Year 2: Winter Week 3

Puck: Hey, Nell! I’ve baked you a cake.
Nell: Cake? What for?
Puck: It’s your birthday!
Nell: No, I don’t think so. You must be confusing me with someone else.

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Nana: Oh Gideon, you seem very likeable!
Nana: I agree.
Gideon: You’re a bit weird
Gideon: That’s the pot calling the kettle black!
Gideon: Do we like her?
Gideon: Yes we do!

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Tania: Yes! Aced the babysitting career in 2 sessions. I’m done with that!

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Nana: So, Nell, I see you’re eating strawberries.
Nell: Yes!
Nana: You know they affect the gender of your baby, right?
Nell: I know! Puck looked it up for me – which was unusually kind of her
Nana: Ha, ha, ha! That’s a good one.
Nell: I’ve launched an online vote for my baby boys name.
Nana: Boys name. Right! What name options have you given them?
Nell: Oh – they can suggest any they like. I’m keeping an eye on it to weed out the weird ones, obvs!
Nana: Oh ho ho! This is going to be classic!

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Sergio: Tania, is that my little Tania?
Tania: Dad? Hi – I guess. I’m here to celebrate my birthday.
Sergio: It’s good to see you. You’re welcome to visit anytime.
Tania: That’s new.
Sergio: Hey – I’ve never done kids – that’s who I am. If you want an adult relationship with your dad – I’m here!

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Nell: Oh oh oh! Quick, turn the drone on! This little one is going to be an internet baby right from birth! Oh, no, wait. I need to check the naming votes…
Tania: There’s no time Mum
Nana_Don't worry, Nell, I'm on it. Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!
Nell: Ow, ow ow! Aw – my little baby…. quick...turn off the drone!
Tania: Mum, what the matter – she’s lovely!
Nell: She’s supposed to be a he! Dirk was quite clear! He only wants a boy. I don’t understand it. I’ve been eating strawberries until I was sick of them.
Tania: Strawberries! But that’s why you had a girl! You should have been eating carrots!
Nell: Wait until I get my hands on Puck!
Nana: Have you checked the naming poll?
Nell: What? No! Oh – this is going from bad to worse!
Nana: Welcome to the Celebrity World, little baby Cobweb!

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Nell: OK – deep breaths – Cobweb is a gender-neutral name. We can keep all other details quiet. Tania, can you hold the fort here for me?
Tania: Hey, lil sis! You’re perfect!

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Nell: Ooh what have I got – what lovely presents! Hey Tania – this one’s for you.
Tania: Bit busy over here…

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Tania: So Mum, it really is your birthday now.
Nell: Nope. I got me a little present right here in this Potion of Youth.
Tania: But, if you take that, you’ll be the same age as me!
Nell: Yes – now darling, I know you won’t mind, but I’ve got my agent to describe you as my younger sister.
Tania: What?
Nell: Well – the celebrity world is harsh to older women. To get my dream, I need to be young and beautiful. Don’t be awkward – support me in this and I won’t ask for anything else.

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Tania: So why are you all wearing Mum’s outfit?
Nell: Call me Nell, dear! I’m a Global Superstar now and you’re all my posse. Why don’t you join in?
Tania: Not asking for anything else, Nell?

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Nell: Oh Dirk
Dirk: Can I see him?
Nell: The baby’s asleep and I’m really tired. I just wanted a Christmas kiss, yes right here on the porch, with my lovely fiancé!

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Nana: See – that’s what you get when you don’t give me the good stuff!
Santa: I really despise you now!

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Tania: I’m so confused and not at all sure what I want to do with my life now.
Saturo: You’re a young adult now. You can do anything you like!
Tania: I’d like to do this…

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Year 2, Week 8, Day 1
Progress:

Nell – Internet Celeb remaining: Aspirations World Famous Celebrity 3/4; Internet Personality maxed

Nana – Dark Side Lady: Aspirations –Career criminal level 8; Evil/Erratic Good Friends 1/6; Fights won 16/66; whims completed 213/666

Puck – Mischief Maker young adult: Aspiration – Renaissance Sim 3/4; Retail perks 4; Skill - Charisma 7; Gold Parties - 0/3

Tania – Family Matters: Aspirations – Big Happy Family 1/4, Super Parent 1/4; Career not started; Skills Parenting 8

Cobweb - ? nooboo

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Notes

"I can’t make myself a man by wishing I were, so as a woman I’ll die, from grieving." Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing

Beatrice didn't mind about being a woman but she raged against the limitations on what she was able to do, in this case, avenge the slander and abuse that had destroyed her (female) cousin Hero's future. I recommend the film starring Emma Thompson as Beatrice.

Winning a fight with Father Winter did not add one to Nana’s “fights won” count (sigh)

[oshizu]

OMG, Nana is really working hard on her Big Dream but those fights and whims sure take awhile to add up, don't they?  Battle on, Nana!
Is your household wealthy? If yes, try lowering the profit margin on Tuck's merch. Perk points are awarded on the number of retail interactions, not profit. (But you probably already knew this.)
I imagine the biggest bottleneck must be the cooldown between Puck's Swipe actions.  Go, Puck!

Great job with Nell.  She's practically finished!
Tania is a most beautiful sim.  Hurry and introduce us to your babies, Tania! LOL

[GlazeyLady]

Nana and Gideon just might be made for each other.
Yes, they just might be perfect together.

What a little mischief maker Puck truly is! And how funny is that?! Just don't let Dirk change diapers or give baths!

I agree that Tania is quite beautiful. She is the perfect one to carry on the dynasty.

And little Cobweb, whatever do you have in store for us?

[Granny Lawlor]

2.8: Love Sought Is Good

Year 2: Winter Week 4

Puck: You know this DJ booth from Windenburg is a real white elephant – no-one wants to buy it!

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Nell: Wow Dirk! You flew me all the way to Selvadorada just for drinks! It is lovely here.
Dirk: Isn’t it a great place! I’ll see you back in town.
Nell: Hey! You’ve left us here and we seem to be on vacation!
Puck: Thanks for inviting me along but I think we need Tania’s help to get home
Nell (phoning): Tania, darling? Can you arrange for us to get home? Dirk’s sort of stranded us here!

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Nana: Yes! I am The Oracle! That’s enough of that. Time to get down and dirty with some of the losers around town!

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Nell: I’ve done a makeover of Cobwebs room, ready for the ageing up.
Tania: It’s very…um…blue?

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Nell: Well – here you are – little thing! That’s a cute dress, sweetie but lets find a more unisex outfit for later.

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Nell: Yay for me! Yay for me!
Cobweb: Daddy? Share the love?
Dirk: Aw – little man!

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Tania: Hold on tight!
Cobweb: Whee! Mummy Tania, I’m flying!
Tania: Sister, Auntie, Mummy?
(phoning lawyer) No – her birth mother still lives here but…I see. I need to show abandonment…
Cobweb: You my Mummy?
Tania: Not yet – but I’ll always be here for you.

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Nell: I know I got sick of strawberries but I think I prefer them to carrots. This 2nd pregnancy is going to feel like ages!

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Cobweb: Teach me talk?
Nell: Maybe later. Tania, honey, can you book a nanny?
Tania: Why?
Nell: I need you as bridesmaid. I’m just on the phone to the caterers….Yes I’ll need a cake… Myshuno Meadows…right now!

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Nell: Yes, the camera’s got my good side.
Dirk: But it’s not got mine! Let’s swap.

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Tania: Thanks for coming, Saturo.
Saturo: I feel like part of the family, I wanted to be here.
Tania: How would you feel about being my boyfriend?
Saturo: I thought you’d never ask!

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Nell: And you’ve bought that penthouse flat in the city? We’ll have a honeymoon there…for as long as we like!
Dirk: We haven’t got toddler furniture for Cobweb…
Nell: Oh well, Cobweb can stay with Tania for now. Once we’ve settled…
Dirk: …he can join his brother!
Nell (eating carrot): Yes! Brother!

Year 2, Week 9, Day 1
Progress:

Nell – Internet Celeb complete – moved out to live in a San Myshuno penthouse suite

Nana – Dark Side Lady: Career criminal maxed; Evil/Erratic Good Friends 2/6; Fights won 37/66; whims completed 243/666

Puck – Mischief Maker young adult: Aspiration – Renaissance Sim maxed; Retail perks 5; Skill - Charisma 9; Gold Parties - 1/3 (incognito)

Tania – Family Matters: Aspirations – Big Happy Family 1/4, Super Parent 1/4; Career not started; Skills - Parenting 8

Cobweb (toddler) - ?

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Notes

“Love sought is good, but given unsought, is better.” Twelfth Night

I couldn’t believe that Puck swiped the DJ booth. Nell was in the middle of showing off her moves! It is set for sale but no-one’s interested as yet. Thanks to @oshizu  for the tip about dropping the store mark-up – lots more sales!

Dirk invited Nell for drinks and she took Puck too. It turned out to be in Selvadorada. After Dirk left, Nell & Puck found they couldn’t return as they were “on vacation”. I had to switch control to Tania and then use the “bring X here” option.

I enjoyed playing Nell but pursuing her big dream turned her into such a self-centred diva. I was quite glad when she moved on. I’m hoping she’ll still pop round but Tania’s doing a great job of parenting little Cobweb.

Nana has done more than half her fights. She keeps fight the same person over and over until she loses one and has to sleep it off. Is it wrong to say that I’m getting efficient at fighting? It sounds wrong…