Rica: I haven't been letting Apollo's teenhood be all romance and homework. Oh no. He managed to get to level 8 handiness in four days thanks to blocks and tabcasts.
Apollo: "I can feel you staring at me Rica."
Rica: "Really? That's fascinating. I'm going to have to do it more often."
Apollo: "Go away. I don't want to mess up this upgrade."
Rica: "Fine."
Jules: "Oh zis is a great feeling, no?"
Rica: "Wouldn't know personally. "
Jules: "Now I can enjoy time witz my wife and daugther."
Rica: "And doing what I want you to do."
Jules: "What would you 'ave me do exactly?"
Rica: "Mine people Mine!"
Jules: "Zhis is not what I 'ad in mind."
Rica: "Yes but you and Dakota are right next to each other."
It was in the middle of one such mining venture that we got the news though. Elisha had passed away. Rosemary's long time paparazzi boyfriend would no longer be hanging just outside the gate hoping for a picture or a kiss.
Tama: "Such a pretty bird. Pretty bird."
Rica: "What did you name him again?"
Tama: "Ralph."
Rica: "Mmmk but the first day you people forget to feed it, I'm letting it lose."
Adrianna: "Whoo! I did it."
Rica: "Yes! We finally got the cool fridge."
Adrianna: "Does this mean I can retire?"
Rica: "Soon."
Rica: "You sure that's how you upgrade it?"
Apollo: "Yes. This is exactly how you upgrade it."
Rica: "Hey.. don't get all attitudey with me buddy. I could arrange for you to marry someone else."
Apollo: "You wouldn't dare!"
Rica: These two are still in love. They're constantly getting wishes to flirt or woohoo with each other and they always want to play games with Apollo.
Apollo: "Whoo maxed handiness!"
Rica: "And you've already managed four out of ten upgrades. Good job buddy. Now go get dressed for prom tonight. And wear the suit!"
Apollo: "No!"
Rica: "It sucks that both of you got stuck going to prom solo."
Apollo: "It's all good. I already gave her my heart so there is no possibility of me finding someone new tonight. I'm just going to hang out with some friends and maybe spike some punch."
Rica: "Just don't get caught and in trouble."
Apollo: "Of course not!"
Dakota: "Apollo just upgraded the new stove so I think I'll make us some dinner.. Wait a minute. Rica there is something making it so I can't move in here."
Rica: "Wait.. what? NO!"
Dakota: "Wait.. are those sparkles?"
Rica: "It can't be you first. You're only 91. Your husband is supposed to go first!"
Dakota: "Calm down Rica. It looks like someone else has other ideas. Oh this is kind of dizzying."
Rica: "Everyone come quick!"
Artie: -gasp- "Dakota!"
Adrianna: "What's going on over here?"
Reaper Daniel: "Whoops. I missed the kitchen. Dakota Cross I'm here to help you pass on to the next world."
Artie: -crying- "Dakota. Dakota.. why oh why didn't you break the dishwasher before dying?"
Ares: -just home from work- "Jules. How could you?"
Jules: "Zhis is not my fault!"
Ares: "You're the older one. You're the retired one. You should be the dead one!"
Adrianna: -crying hard- "We had finally become friends!"
Dakota: "Ares.. down boy. "
Rica: "Fine I'll be mad for all of us."
Dakota: -grows impatient- "Ugh. Slow poke Reapers.. I'll see you guys in a few days.." -poof & swoosh-
Reaper Daniel: "Hey I was getting there. Nice Fridge."
Artie: -hugs Rosemary- "It's ok. She won't be gone for long. They always come back. But now we are seven and I think it is time to do what we talked about before yes?"
Rosemary: -hiccup- "Ok."
During all of this - Apollo wasn't even home. He came home to a new grave marker and a dishwasher to fix but he brough home a crown!
Rosemary: "Hello Yes. Rosemary Begley. I believe Artie Grim called ahead for me."
Perigree Night Secretary: "Ahh yes. We have a room waiting for you. It should only take a moment."
Rosemary: "How fast does this work? I mean how long will I have to wait to get what I came for."
Perigree Night Secretary: "Oh it's waiting for you outside already, honey. Go look."
Rica: Hey look Rosemary2
Girl Child: "Mother?"
Rosemary: "Hello Saffron. You ready to go home?"
Saffron Begley: "I think so. I'm trying to remember where home is."
Rosemary: "I brought you a birthday gift."
Saffron: "Oh wow thanks mom!"
Rosemary: "It's nothing really. I'm just glad you're going to be able to come home with me now. There is so much to teach you."
Saffron: "I can't wait, but can I go to sleep first?"
Rosemary: "Of course, that sounds like a good idea."
Reaper Daniel: "Hey I went to the right spot this time. Bubba Bigglesworth it is time to move on."
Bubba: "Riiiiica!"
Rica: -sniffles- "I don't like you very much Reaper Daniel."
Bubba: "Oh good. Tell the others I said goodbye."
Rica: "No.. tell them yourself!"
Reaper Daniel: "You're such a good boy aren't you? Yes a pretty boy you are. "
Rica: "You know. He's only 55. You could let me keep him just a little longer."
Reaper Daniel: "Boss's orders."
Rica: "Meh."
Bubba: "Bye! Haunt you later!"
Saffron: "Mama. Why is everyone over there crying near that man in black?"
Rosemary: "Oh no. "
Ares: "I'm not sure very many people like you around here."
Reaper Daniel: "It's the job."
Ares: "He doesn't know does he?"
Rica: "Must be new."
Reaper: "What am I missing?"
Rica: "Bob. He should talk to Bob."
Ares: "Or Rueben. Definitely Bob or Rueben."
Reaper Daniel: "Look I don't know what kind of game you guys are playing but don't make me get some of my buddies and come back to take your whole families."
Ares: "Oh you think you can threaten me and my family?!"
Rica: "Run little Reaper. Run. "
Reaper: "Hey man. You're the one who started it!"
Ares: "No .. I'm the one who's gonna finish it."
Reaper Daniel: -flinches- "Just back up man."
Ares: -sticks out his chest and gets close to the reaper's hood- "Boo."
Reaper Daniel: -poofs-
Rica: "Now might be a good idea to go make sure your wife knows that she's still your number one."
Ares: "Good idea."
And here is Saffron Closeup. We had a nice little chat and decided pink would be better than Lime again. Plus I think it brings out her eyes better.
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