Doe 1: Round 12

Now it's time for our two new households this round! The first one belongs to Mackerel Hannon and Christin Doe. Mackerel is one of (many) middle children of the Hannon family, born between a set of twins and his family's only girl. Christin was his high school girlfriend, who quickly agreed to move in with him after graduation.

Um...do I want to ask why you guys are cooking your dinner over a campfire?

Christin: Well, until we can afford a fridge...

Ahh, I see. Money's a bit tight, huh?

Christin: That's putting it mildly.

Do you really think being a critic is going to help remedy that?

Christin: Well, it will let me work from home if I need to. Besides, nothing I can get right now is going to be very helpful.

Really? You guys don't even have a house?

Christin: Oh, we have a  house. It's a lovely house. It just has nothing inside it.

Mackerel: Look, I said I'm sorry, ok?

How is that Mackerel's fault?

Christin: Oh, well, someone thought that when we bought the house the furniture would come with it...

And I guess the situation just went from bad to worse?

Christin: Way worse.

Oh, for the love of...

Mackerel: I can fix it...I can fix it...

Who is that?

Christin: I don't know, exactly...how did you get my number?

Oh, he's...here.

Vlad: Pardon the intrusion. I saw the fire and thought I'd come over for a brief rest.

Christin: Um...ok, I guess.

You're just going to let this guy hang out on your lawn in the middle of the night?

Christin: Well, sure. Look at how pale he is-I don't want to be dealing with a lawsuit if he passes out on me!

Again?

Christin: Mackerel, I told you, you have to extinguish the fire before we go to bed!

Mackerel: I did! It was almost completely out...

Christin: Almost out?

Finally, some good news.

Christin: Not that good...I'm barely making any more money than I was before.

At least Mackerel's promotion is more significant.

Hey, look! A fridge! And counters!

Christin: Yup. They're gross looking and the fridge barely works, but at least we have one.

Just in time, too. It's baby time!

You brought Jamaica?

Christin: They won't let you leave the hospital without someone to escort you home. And we cannot afford for Mackerel to miss work today too. It's bad enough I have to miss it. Jamaica and I are friends, it's ok.

Don't you want Mackerel to be here to meet the baby?

Christin: At this point I'm more worried about being able to feed the baby...

Um, I notice you are still dressed in your clubbing outfit, Doc.

Doctor: Your point?

Well, last time your excuse was that it was 2AM. But now it's about noon...

Doctor: Look, do you want to debate my fashion choice or do you want me to deliver a baby?

Fine, fine...

Welcome, baby Garnet!

Christin: Come on, let's get you home...or at least as much of a home as we have.

Hey, you got a bed! And a dresser!

Mackerel: Yeah...I never knew how much I appreciated sleeping indoors.

So what's the plan for this bonus check?

Mackerel: Well, they gave me a couch. So, this time it's a bookshelf, and wallpaper.

Wow, it actually kind of looks like a nursery.

Christin: I know. I was very insistent. Mackerel wanted to update the old computer, but I really don't want him to grow up in a room with bare drywall.

And you seem to be moving up too, if a bit more slowly. Maybe you can start the new computer fund.

Christin: I think we have a few more essentials to get before we start upgrading stuff.

Mackerel: I'm sorry, buddy...I really screwed up. I promise, by the time you grow out of this thing this place is going to look like a real house for you.

Don't worry, Mackerel. I'm sure things will start to turn around soon. But unfortunately I have to be on my way. I'll see you guys next round.

 A Message From the Mysterious Voice: So many lessons learned on this lot. First, apparently the MC Mod broke with the Vampire pack; with it installed, none of my Sims were aging even with aging turned on in the settings. (Hence why Garnet is still a baby.) Once I took it out, they started aging again. Also, I had no idea that the game will not let you follow a Sim to the hospital without sending a partner-the check mark didn't appear until I had selected someone. And I don't know how heavily vampires are going to feature in this challenge-if they show up, they show up, but I've never been one to seek out the paranormal creatures.