The Ruben Brothers and Marla Biggs - Week 2

- - - Update 1.10.2009 - - - Let's very briefly head back to where Joshua Ruben lived during his college years and where his younger brother Martin still is: the Urele-Oresha-Var Fraternity. 

Martin, who started out college life in a rented property with two female co-students (Allegra Gorey and Jane Staks), later joined the fraternity and moved into the big house. He has forever been the "handyman" - first with the two girls, and later with the fraternity. But because he is a Knowledge Sim, anything that increases his skill levels is welcome to him. He does, by the way, have the same lifetime want as his brother: To become Chief of Staff. 

He can't wait for his Senior Year to be over - especially because Marla Biggs, former co-student and his 3-bolt-love, has already graduated and moved to New Maximiliania. 

Soon, the year is over, and Ruben graduates. He does not even bother to throw a graduation party, but calls the taxi to take him to New Max straight away. 

There, his brother has been on the phone to him. Joshua suggests: "Hey bruv, wouldn't it be just GREAT if you came here to share the apartment (and the rent) with me? Just like old times, you know!" 

And of course Martin does not say no! 

Joshua has to go to work, but there is no danger of Martin feeling lonely or bored in his new surroundings: he invites Marla over... and after such a warm welcome, she can't but accept his invitation to move in, too :-) She adds a convenient 17.129 Simoleons to the brothers' account. Her aspiration is Knowledge, and she wants to become Media Magnate. 

The big empty room that Joshua has not had any use for so far becomes Martin and Marla's bedroom. They also have their own bathroom. 

Joshua returns from work with a promotion to Specialist. 

It is Tuesday, and while Joshua is working at the clinic, Martin and Marla have breakfast together, discussing Joshua's non-existing love-life. "I so wish for him to find a three-bolt-love just like ours," Martin sighs. Both he and Marla have not yet found jobs in their chosen careers. 

The brothers enjoy spending time together and build a snow man when Joshua returns from work. 

Later, Joshua receives his special plaque for maximum enthusiasm in Science, and proudly displays it on the wall above the desk, next to their university diplomas. 

Wednesday morning at 2.00 am, a dodgy figure in a striped top is seen entering the apartment building. 

Sure enough, the burglar makes her way up to the fourth floor, where she takes away a mirror, a bookshelf, the computer chair and the telescope. Nobody ever thought of installing a burglar alarm, but after this experience, the Rubens are quick to fix this. 

Marla is now a member at Sue's Secret Kitchen. 

On Thursday, she finally finds a job and starts as a Horoscope Writer, while Joshua is promoted to Surgeon. 

Friday starts off with Martin receiving his 5th membership card while it is still dark: He is now a member at Sue's Secret Kitchen, Will's Garage, My Muse - Music & Dance Studio, Games of Glory and the Aspirational Laboratories. 

Marla is promoted to Sports Columnist. 

On Saturday, apart from Marla's promotion to Investigative Journalist, nothing remarkable happens. 

Sunday, Joshua decides it is time to adapt their wardrobe to the warmer season, and heads to "Cover Me Clothing", buying new outfits for everyone. 

Martin has finally landed a job as GP and will start on Monday - but we are going to leave this household now for quite some time. Joshua is still single - will he ever find someone who makes his heart beat faster?