Bernard 1: Round 10

Last round, the Bernard family continued to grow as the younger twins aged from children to teenagers. Meanwhile, Trinidad continued to support the family by crafting items on the woodworking table, while Darlene kept up in the science career. Older twins Jamaica and Aruba improved their own skills in preparation for adulthood.

I guess we're starting off with a birthday. Happy birthday, dear Jamaica...

...and Aruba...

Ok...athletic bookworm...

And a hot-headed snob. 

Oh, come on...already?

Croix: Don't worry, I got it...

Where are your parents?

Croix: Um...out in the garden, I think.

You two do know one of your children just caught on fire...

Trinidad: Which one?

...Does it matter?

Darlene: I'm sure they're fine.  Besides, the older girls are both home. We've got weeding to do.

Weeding...right.

Well this is an unexpected...actually, no, not really. What happened to Luna?

Trout: Luna and I...had a falling out.

Aruba: Why should you care what some silly teenager posted? You're an adult now.

Well, technically he's a young adult...

Aruba: You know what I mean. I don't care about some silly pictures.

Glad to see there's some maturity in this house, at least.

Croix, it's almost midnight...

Croix: I'll be right over!

Do your parents know that you're at a dance party at 1 in the morning?

Croix: They won't know if nobody tells them...

You're just lucky I've barely been able to find them all week...

And where one twin goes...

Salmon: So, anyway, it will be gone in a week, tops...

I like that everybody in this town is so comfortable socializing with people with disturbing rashes. 

Uh-huh...right on cue.

Aruba: Trout...will you marry me?

Trout: Are you kidding! Of course!

Aww...hey, wait a minute. Who's watching the younger twins?

Aruba: Eh, they're almost grown up. They can take care of themselves.

Really? Is there no supervision around here?

Um...Croix?

Croix: Yeah?

What's this about you hacking your grades up?

Croix: How do you know about...I mean, I don't know what you're talking about.

You are so lucky your parents aren't home...they're not, right?

Croix: How should I know?

Jamaica: Salmon...will you marry me?

Salmon: Of course!

Bermuda: Yeah, so Mom and Dad just re-decorated my room. Come on, I think I have a much better look for you...I just borrowed some of my brother's stuff. He won't mind.

As long as you stay outside the closet, young lady...

Bermuda: Isn't that better?

Ezekiel: Yeah, I guess so. 

Aruba: So, I was thinking about the wedding...

Trout: Yeah...

Aruba: You know, instead of spending all that money...why don't we both just do it at the park, you and me, Jamaica and Salmon?

Trout: Eh, I guess that would be ok. With all the kids in my family we've got enough weddings coming anyway. And after that whole Paragons fiasco, I'm not really into getting dressed up, you know?

So I guess you're both out on your own now, right?

Aruba: I guess so. 

And I can't help but notice your parents are still nowhere to be seen?

Aruba: They're here somewhere-they came to the park with us.

Well, let me know if you find them. I've got to be moving on. I'll see you guys next round!

A Message From The Mysterious Voice: So, I didn't intend to ignore Trinidad and Darlene for this entire week...but trying to set up 4 new couples at once kind of took all my attention. I really didn't want to set the two sets of twins up with each other, but that's just kind of how it happened. 

Hannon 1: Round 10

Last round saw the Hannon family grow up quite a bit. Eldest son Marlin grew from a teen to a young adult, and promptly moved in with his long time love interest Blair Palmer. They've since moved yet again to a home of their own. Meanwhile, twins Trout and Salmon entered the dating world without much success, while younger siblings Mackerel and Tetra grew from children to teens. Alyssa continued to advance quickly in the medical field, while Aiden struggled to keep up in culinary.

Hi, there Alyssa!

Alyssa: You again? Do you have to follow me to work?

Well, I don't technically have to but...

Alyssa: If you want to make yourself useful, could you go check on my kids? That many teenagers in one house makes me nervous.

Me too. That might actually be a good idea.

A teen romance club? I don't like the looks of this.

Trout: Oh, relax. We're just getting a bunch of us from school together to see if any of us hit it off.

Speaking of...

Trout: Um...hi there. I'm Trout. I don't think I've seen you around before...

Luna: My family and I just moved here. Um....I've got to be going. Nice meeting you.

Trout: Dude, I tell you, she was so into me...

Salmon: Whatever you say, Trout. I'm sure those spots were a huge turn on.

Trout: Spots? What spots?

So how's the health kick going, Alyssa?

Alyssa: Oh, fine I guess. With three teenage boys its' a bit more difficult, you know?

What exactly are the Paragons?

Trout: Who cares? I'm in!

I guess we're going to find out either way...

Um...Trout? Are you sure this is the right club for you?

Trout: Sure it is! Um...just wondering, why did you guys have me change my shirt?

Luna: Oh, we wear pink everywhere we go. It's kind of our thing.

Trout: Oh...well, we're all getting in the pool anyway, right?

Luna: Oh, sure...right after we hit the dressing room.

Luna: Hmmm...no, go back in and try again.

Trout: Um...ok...

Trout: Say Luna, I was wondering if you and I might want to...slip away? Maybe down to the...

Luna: Oh, but we're just getting started! It's my turn now...

Trout: Oh...great...

Somehow I don't think this club is going Trout's way.

Let's see if Salmon does any better...

At least your club has a clear name.

Alyssa: Back again, Misty?

Misty: Hi, Aunt Alyssa. Mom said my forehead felt hot.

So again, she sent you to the hospital alone....

So how are you two doing? I feel like I've kind of ignored you guys this week.

Mackerel: Well, can't say I blame you. Trout and Salmon have been acting so weird.

Tetra: Speak for yourself. You're in their stupid club too.

Mackerel: Well, yeah...but mostly for the snacks.

Congrats, Alyssa!

Alyssa: Thanks. 

Looks like Mackerel might be getting more out of that romance club than snacks after all...

Mackerel: Isn't this place cool? I come here all the time...

Christin: Really? Because you just tried to go in the back door.

Mackerel: Um...

Glad to see you're still keeping up with your yoga.

Alyssa: Not as much these days. But I want to try and stay in shape as I get older...

Speaking of...

Sorry we missed your birthday, Aiden.

Aiden: Oh, that's ok I guess.

I guess we're not repeating the mistake with the twins.

Happy birthday, dear Trout...

And he developed the hot-head trait. Great...

Happy birthday dear Salmon...

I guess perfectionist and self-assured go together.

Alyssa: Does anybody want anything? Chips? Drinks? I can change the music...

Trout: Mom, we're fine!

Tetra: Hey, check this out!

Mackerel: Whoa...is that Trout?

Tetra: Yeah...I guess that club of his posted a bunch of pictures online! What is he wearing?

Looks like Trout's got some explaining to do...

At least it looks like we get to end the week on a good note for Aiden!  I'll see all of you next round!

A Message From the Mysterious Voice: So we've finally hit round 10! One thing I will say about Get Together-it is a much better way to have Sims meet each other than that TS2 gypsy ever was. Rather than having to pay money for potentially bad dates, I can just get a bunch of teenage Sims together and see who gets along with whom. It really helps matching up the teens. I still don't understand what type of club the Paragons is supposed to be, other than the antidote to the "bad" club that came with the pack. I do think it's hilarious that Trout showed up at the first gathering in a pink shirt that is not in his normal wardrobe so he would "match".