Don Lothario: Week 1

One of Maxis' background stories set in Pleasantview involves the Caliente sisters and Don Lothario. Here we see him going for a run with Nina. Judging from their smiles, they are enjoying both the run and each other's company.

He is then seen making out with Nina's sister Dina.

Both sisters are with him in the hot tub on the roof of his house (which is next to the sisters' place - what a coincidence!), and I am not sure whether we are to think that Don is trying to explain his way out of trouble here, obviously having two-timed the ladies.

The next picture shows a scene that ties in with Don's household bio, which reads: "Who is Don Lothario? Is his engagement to Cassandra Goth genuine? And what about the rumor that her mother, Bella, was last seen scaling the deck of his condo?" As we all know, Bella was indeed whisked away by Aliens and now lives in Strangetown with no memory of her old life in Pleasantview. One of Don's memories shows that he was rejected by Bella when he tried to make out with her.

As for Bella's daughter Cassandra... 

...Don obviously caught her eye while at a place that is probably meant to be a library. From playing the Goth family, we already know that Cassandra and Don were engaged, but that this is now history. Strangely enough, Don does not have any member of the Goth family in his relationship panel, not even Cass. 

That was the last of the Maxis-made pictures, and from this one onwards, all were taken by me. Here we see Don's house with the Caliente sisters' place in the background. 

The ground floor has a small lounge with a TV and a larger kitchen/dining area which also holds a desk with a computer and an exercise machine. Off the lounge is a tiny shower room. 

The only room upstairs is Don's bedroom, but the deck is set up nicely for when he wants to have a date (or even just friends) over, with the hot tub we've already seen in one of Maxis' pictures, a bar with a small seating area, and a stereo.

The telescope that apparently triggered Bella Goth's Alien kidnapping is still on the roof top. 

"So many ladies, so little time. When Don isn't thinking about dating, he's sleeping." His personal Maxis-written bio sums him up in a nutshell :-) But even though he is a Romance Sim alright, his lifetime want is not about having 20 lovers or 50 first dates - instead, he really wants to become Hall of Famer. As his current job is that of an Intern, he will have to switch careers. 

But first, the game tells me that "Don's romantic life is really humming along! Maybe now's the time to put the moves on Nina Caliente. Pick up the phone to invite her over." 

And that's just what I have Don do, only to find out that Nina isn't home. Such a shame, and Don's disappointment is obvious. No kissing with Nina tonight, by the looks of it. Next, a message pops up saying that "This place is a mess! Use the phone to hire a maid." Of course Don obeys. 

Kaylynn Langerak promptly appears and sets to work. She and Don have a history, as can be seen from his relationship panel and his memories, but while she seems to look at him longingly, he appears totally disinterested. After all, it was Nina he wanted to invite over. 

He tries again, and lo and behold, Nina is home from work and agrees to come right over - Don gets his kiss after all! 

Meanwhile, an unsuspecting Kaylynn has found her way to the hot tub. 

The rest of this Tuesday (it is not Monday when the game starts at this household) goes by uneventfully. Don tries unsuccessfully to find a position in the Athletic career and then proceeds to gain two charisma points as per his wish. He eats two plates of lunch meat sandwiches and sends Nina and Kaylynn home before retreating to his bed - alone. 

There is no job Don wants on Wednesday, either, which makes it the perfect day for visiting a community lot while he has the time. The taxi takes him to 250 Main Street. 

Quite a few Pleasantview residents are here today, such as Darren Dreamer, Gilbert Jacquet and Dina Caliente.

She is obviously really pleased to see Don here! 

Back home (after a hot dog and chatting to a few neighbours), Don is just having a nap when Nina comes visiting on her own accord.

While Nina joins Kaylynn (who has stayed on after finishing her daily round of cleaning) in the hot tub, Don prefers to spy on Dina - obviously seeing something amazing! (Never mind the telescope is pointing in the wrong direction for the Calientes' house.)

Again, no job for Don on Thursday. 

But he fulfills a big wish when Nina - who is still here from her Wednesday afternoon visit - has an... erm... good splashing about with him in the hot tub. 

If he does not find a position in the Athletic career soon, he will have to take anything that comes up. Or maybe he could sell the paintings of beautiful ladies adorning his bedroom wall. What he does do, though, is ending the daily service contract with Kaylynn. He has plenty of time and not an awfully big house, so he can very well take care of household matters himself, and save a bit of money.

After he has paid the bills, his bank account is down to 101 Simoleons. Thinking of Nina won't get you anywhere financially, Don!

Gilbert Jacquet whom he met yesterday at the community lot rings, and Don talks at length about how he is surely going to rise in his new career... all he needs is that first job at entry level. 

Lisa Ramirez walks by and is warmly greeted. Like most ladies, she is rather smitten with Don. 

As if on cue, there is indeed an opening in the Athletic career the next morning: A happy Team Mascot goes to work on this Friday, and an even happier Minor Leaguer returns :-) 

The only thing worth mentioning on Saturday is Don's promotion to Rookie. He wasn't kidding when he told Gilbert that he was going to rise those ranks quickly! 

The serious look on Don's face when he returns from work on Sunday is misleading - he has just been made Starter! 

A little after sunset, Brandi Broke walks by and is of course greeted. 

Does she find Don hot or does she find him hot? :-D (He has a crossed-out bolt for her, by the way.) 

While Brandi joins Gilbert in the hot tub, Don is completely disinterested in his guests and goes about his own business until it is bedtime for him. On Monday morning, the last day of our week with him, he discovers that winter has set in. 

Back from work (now dropped off by his team bus) he notices someone has kicked over his rubbish bin. Well, with Don's way of two-timing the ladies, it's hardly surprising someone seeking revenge sooner or later! (In fact it was an unknown townie; I saw it happening and know for a fact that Don has never met the man.)

The exercise machine is put to good use that evening, as Don needs two more body points for his next promotion. 

He gets an aspiration boost when Gilbert Jacquet becomes his best friend during a phone call. 

And this is where we leave Don for now. With all his typical Romance Sim wishes about dating etc., he also wants to make friends just for the sake of friendship.

After a slow start, he did well career-wise. His romances with Nina, Dina and Kaylynn have kept going without causing any trouble for him (yet). 

It is strange that, although he has memories about Cassandra Goth, he does not even know her anymore. Will he ever settle for one lady?

Yes, I have inadvertedly skipped Ajay Loner, whose household should have been played before Don's, of course. Blame me having read Twoyys4me's story about Don that made me go and play him, forgetting Ajay for the moment! But he'll be next, starting today.