The Newson Sisters: Week 4

Click here for week 3 with the sisters.

This small yellow house is our next stop, as another two members of the Newson family live here.

Gabriella Newson is a Romance Sim with the lifetime want of having 20 lovers. We left her last round half-way through reaching that goal.

Her twin sister Georgia has been on Permanent Platinum ever since she became Hand of Poseidon early on last round. Although the two ladies are twin sisters and both 10 days from Elderhood, somehow I always think of Georgia as being slightly younger.

On this rainy summer Saturday (the first day of the week with this household, due to them having been away on a trip to Takemizu last round), Gabriella gives townie Justin Woodrow a warm welcome. She always works on at least two men at the same time, one to build up a friendship and one she is already at the pink hearts stage with.

For a moment, it seems like Justin is more interested in the other sister, but Georgia makes it perfectly clear that she is nothing like Gabriella when it comes to men. And indeed, not long afterwards, Justin becomes Gabriella's love # 11.

The rain stops in the afternoon, and Georgia greets Chris Capp.

She feeds her fish very early on Sunday morning.

Gabriella's self-set task for today is make townie Alan Chin fall in love with her, and he arrives for their date just as Demi Love is walking by on a birdwatching excursion.

It ends just how Gabriella has planned, and Alan is now # 12 on her list.

But what's that? Demi seems to find Gabriella very attractive, too! All through the rest of the afternoon and evening, she keeps admiring Gabriella and seeking her company.

The evening ends on a fiery note when the fishpond is hit by lightning. Who has ever heard of a POND burning?! I would have expected the exercise bike on the back porch to be struck, but certainly not the pond! Anyway, the rain quickly puts out the flames, and there is no boiled Koi on tonight's menue.

It is already Monday morning, but Demi is still here. "I know!" she exclaims, "We will be best friends for life!"

She really seems to have it bad for her hostess. Should I do something about it? For Gabriella, it would be a quick win.

At some stage, Demi finally leaves on her own accord. Georgia is off to work, and Gabriella works, too - on the heartstrings of townie Aaron Barakat (left) who arrives with Marcus Balduin in tow.

Marcus is soon sent away, but no matter how hard Georgia tries, she does not manage to reach red-hearts stage with Aaron.

And Georgia? She returns from work extremely tired (no wonder - she had spent all night at the computer and went to work without sleeping) and has a good nap. Autumn has just begun, but the evening is still mild and so she works out on the back porch.

Gabriella is successful on Tuesday - this time, it does not take her long to make Aaron her # 13.

After she has said good-bye to him, she meets and greets townie Aren King - and finds out that he is a 3-bolt-man for her.

Cataldo Capp has also been walking by and was duly invited. Gabriella spends a very pleasant afternoon and evening with the two men, first at the dining table...

...and then in the sauna. It looks to me as if Aren would prefer to there being just the two of them, but I dare say he will get his chance before the week is over.

Cataldo Capp is still there as Tuesday quietly slips into Wednesday, and it is nice to see Georgia enjoying a conversation with someone who is not part of her family. Does she like her visitor, or is her pretty smile simple politeness?

As you know, I do not control her most of the time. Leaning back in my chair while Gabriella is asleep, I watch her do a spot of housework.

Much of Wednesday is spent the usual way: Georgia is at work and Gabriella works on her friendships via the telephone. After Georgia returns and has rested for a while, the sisters drive to Fresh Rush Grocery.

While Gabriella stocks up on groceries (always keeping one eye on the male customers)...

...Georgia has met their nephew Ned outside and plays at the swings with him. Ned is Garrett's son, Garrett being one of their older brothers.

Back home, Georgia picks up the thrown over rubbish bin without so much as a grumble. That's life when you live with a Romance Sim!

Much of Thursday is dedicated to building Gabriella's relationship with Aren King. In true three-bolt-style, these two can hardly take their eyes (or hands) off each other.

Gabriella is frank with all her male friends, and so over bowls of chili she explains to Aren that some may consider cheating what she does - in reality all she wants is to make her lifetime want true, like every Sim.

The last day of this week with the sisters is here - Friday. 

Georgia has today off. As I have not been controlling her and she has not looked after herself very well, her fun level is very low. What better way to raise it than reading the paper on the toilet! :-D

I remember Rodney Scott, one of Gabriella's lovers, as a townie eligible to become a permanent resident of New Max. (Scott being the surname of one of the playables in TS4)

Gabriella invites him over, and he moves in without hesitation.

But of course he moves out again as soon as I have taken down all his stats. Bye-bye, Rodney!

Gabriella then proceeds to invite all their siblings and their partners over. A lively meal is enjoyed by all.

And just before the week is really over, Cataldo Capp is added as # 14 on Gabriella's list of loves.

This was a fun week; not really challenging but interesting enough with juggling Gabriella's many relationships and at the same time making sure the sisters were not neglecting their family relations.

Is anyone in particular ever going to catch Georgia's eye? And how much longer will Gabriella need before her lifetime want is reached and she can settle down with one of her seven 3-bolt-men? Will there be any developments with the Demi Love situation?

The Newsons - Week 9

Week 8 with this part of the Newson family is here.

This Maxis-made townhouse has been the Newsons' home in my game for a long time now.

Clover Newson is the reason why we start our round of Newson households here; his is the first name on my alphabetical list.

Clover is one of Tybalt Capp's plantchildren who turned fully human when they were adults. He married Ginger Newson, who is quite a bit older than he, but age has never deterred a 3-bolt-love, has it!

Ginger's lifetime want of graduating 3 children from college will never come true. She had 3 children, and all three went to college, but one (Nelson) died in a house fire.

Clover's chances at reaching his LTW are good: He wants nothing more than to celebrate his Golden Anniversary with Ginger.

Ginger's remaining two children are grown up and have returned to live with their mother after uni. This is Nellie, her youngest. The CC hairdo I gave her has disappeared, so I'll find another one for her.

She is an aspiring Education Minister and currently holds the position of College Senior Professor.

Her older brother Nigel is Ginger's firstborn. (The boy who perished in the fire was Nellie's twin.)

Nigel is on his way to becoming Hall of Famer; once he's done that, he'll be on Permanent Platinum and not controlled by me anymore.

His girlfriend is Hailey Hart; Hannah is the daughter they have together.

Gavin is Ginger's brother and the same age as her, 68. Most of his time is dedicated to painting; with each sale of one of his masterpieces, he gets closer to reaching his lifetime want of earning 100,000 Simoleons. The ground floor bachelor pad/studio is his.

On this Monday, Nigel is promoted to Hall of Famer. Congratulations! He has reached his lifetime want 8 days from Elderhood.

That calls for a celebration, and he invites Hailey over. Friend Pablo Picaso is also here. Have you never heard of that thing called privacy, Pablo?

Nellie also returns from work with a promotion: She has been made College Dean. Now she will need several skills before that next - and I believe last - promotion will be within reach.

Summer has well and truly arrived on Tuesday, and Ginger changes into a sleeveless dress.

She and Gavin sometimes reminisce about their beginnings in New Max - they were just orphaned teenagers then, looking after their four younger siblings. Times were not easy, but together, they made it, and they made it well!

Wednesday is Nellie's day off. She should really be working on her skills, but she has also deserved some fun. Her idea of fun is clothes shopping with just her Mum - a "girls' day out", so to speak. The taxi pulls up at the same time as the repair service arrives; as is often the case in my game, some household appliance or other breaks nearly every day.

At H&M, Ginger and Nellie make their choices, and Nellie instantly changes into one of her new outfits. Of course, the ladies do not neglect greeting fellow New Maximilianians.

Ginger is particularly pleased to bump into her youngest sister, Georgia.

Back home, Hailey has come visiting. Unfortunately, Nigel is out working, and she gets into an argument with Clover. The argument quickly turns physical, and after the fight is over, I click on Clover to make him ask Hailey to leave. To my surprise, he has the option to buy her off with 50 Simoleons! I do that, and Hailey says "Alright, I'll leave you alone... for now", or something like that, and naffs off. I have certainly not seen this in my game in a very long time, if ever!

Ginger and Clover spend Thursday morning quietly in their bedroom, reading and writing.

Nigel spends a lot of time in his uncle Gavin's bachelor pad. Here, he looks rather pensive.

On Friday morning, I watch Gavin hastily shoveling down his breakfast. He is now 72 and nobody knows how much time he has left; he does not want to waste any, but returns to his easel as quickly as possible.

Ginger takes advantage of the light summer breeze and flies the kite in the back yard on her own accord.

Clover has prepared a platter of appetizers. "But who needs appetizers with such a wonderful woman as my wife around," he muses.

Ginger's siblings Georgia, Gallagher and Gabriella have come over for the party. What party?

It's Clover's birthday! The kitchen is so full of people that it is hard to take a picture of him blowing out the candles on his birthday cake.

And here he is, New Maximiliania's youngest senior citizen!

After the guests have left, Ginger and Clover spend a cosy evening together.

Nigel is first up on Saturday morning.

Another celebration is due today: Ginger and Clover's Golden Anniversary!

Clover carries a tray with two glasses and a bottle of champagne...

 ...to clink glasses with his wife first.

Only then, everybody else's glasses are filled, and a toast is raised. "To my lovely Ginger, the most wonderful wife any man could ever wish for!" Clover exclaims.

Now that he has reached his lifetime want, I will only occasionally control him.

On Sunday morning, Ginger and Clover meet by the mailbox. They are still a firm 3-bolt-couple, and it is great to see them seek each other's company almost all the time.

Nigel invites his daughter Hannah and her older brother Harry (not his son) over. Their aunt Fenya comes along, too, as does Hailey; but because of the animosity between Hailey and Clover, I send her away after a cuddle and kiss from Nigel.

Ginger thoroughly enjoys making grilled cheese for others, and especially for her granddaughter Hannah. She considers Harry her grandson, too, and Fenya is of course also welcome. Harry asks Ginger whether it is true that her brother Gavin paints almost all day, every day?

The week ends with Gavin painting and Nellie stargazing. She still has not all the necessary skills for her next (and last) promotion, but we're working on them! Also, there is no love interest in her life at the moment - she somehow never has the time for anything but her career. Maybe that will change once she reaches her goal.

How much longer will Gavin and Ginger be around? Is Gavin going to make the 100,000 Simloeons? He would be the first Sim in my game to manage that by only selling paintings and not holding a job outside the house.

Are Nigel and Hailey going to move in together and become a proper family with Hannah and Harry?