Last round, the eldest child of the Kauker family, Galaxy, settled into high school and joined the Teen Romance club. By the end of the week, he had settled on a girlfriend named Leanna. Meanwhile, middle child Planet also grew to a teen, leaving his younger sister Universe feeling left out still in elementary school.
Already? Well, I would ask what's been going on around here but I think I have my answer.
How are you feeling?
Cirrus: Fine. Never better. A bit winded, but...
I was going to ask...what's with the treadmill? You're a businessman. You don't need fitness skill.
Cirrus: Oh, Arielle and I are on a diet.
So you're in on this too?
Arielle: It was my idea. I caught sight of myself in the mirror the other day...I did not like what I saw.
Well, when you have 3 kids and eat nothing but macaroni and cheese, you're bound to put on a few pounds.
Man, this place has an arcade machine?
Galaxy: I know, right?
Sure isn't like any library I've ever been to.
Looks like it's time for the teenage years times 3!
Oh, no...
So, um...how's the diet going?
Cirrus: Pretty well for Arielle. But nothing I do seems to be working-I'm only getting bigger.
Yeah, about that...do you remember when Rain was born?
Cirrus: Sort of. I was just a kid then, you know?
Uh-huh...do you remember your dad right before Rain was born?
Cirrus: I remember he put on a lot of weight...wait a minute...no, no that can't be it.
I think it is. You might want to have a talk with Arielle.
Cirrus: No, that's not it....it's just something I ate, that's all. Now, I have to get Universe's cake finished, so if you'll excuse me...
Whatever you say...
Happy birthday, dear Universe...
Whew!
Universe: What?
I'm just glad you don't want to be a mixologist.
And you grew up really nicely too.
Universe: Thanks, I think...
Cirrus: Whoa!
What?
Cirrus: Something just...popped inside of me. It sounds weird, I know, but...
Now do you believe me?
Cirrus: No, it can't be true...
Planet: Mom? What's wrong with Dad?
Arielle: What do you mean, Planet?
Planet: Well, he's been acting really weird lately.
Arielle: Oh, I'm sure it's just this diet we're on. It's making me kind of moody too.
Planet: Well, I don't know how well it's working for him-if I didn't know better I'd swear his stomach looks like he's pregnant.
Arielle: Planet!
Planet: What?
Cirrus: Everybody ready for school...OW!
Galaxy: You ok, dad?
Cirrus: Never better! Just..wanted..to...check...in...and...make...sure...things...
Ok, maybe we can finish this lovely family discussion later? After we visit the hospital?
Cirrus: I'm really glad you're here.
Arielle: Everything will be fine. Let's just get you checked in.
Ramin: Hey, I was here first!
Cirrus: Yeah, sorry...I'm sort of...maybe...having a baby here!
Wow, this must be a strange event. The doctor even put back on his doctor clothes.
It's a boy! Welcome baby Asteroid!
Cirrus: Wow, he looks...just like Rain did.
I told you...
So...
Cirrus: You were right.
I know I was right.
Cirrus: It's just so weird that this happened to my dad and me. Like, exactly. My dad had 3 kids, we were almost all grown up, and boom, Rain came along.
At least you have an example to follow.
Cirrus: I just wish he was still alive.
So, have you two met your new brother yet?
Planet: Half brother. And yes, we have.
Universe: It's not fair. Why did they have to have another kid?
It's not like your father planned to get abducted, Universe.
Universe: Yeah, I know. But still...
At least there will be one more daytime babysitter soon.
So how are you adjusting to the new baby?
Galaxy: Well, it is a bit odd. After all, all us kids are in high school and I'm almost graduated-most families don't really bring home a new baby at that point.
No, they don't. Especially not one that came out of their dad.
Galaxy: I haven't even begun to process that part yet. I knew there were aliens, but I never knew that is where they came from.
Happy birthday, dear Galaxy...
So, he's sleeping in the hallway?
Universe: He'll take Galaxy's old room once he moves out. But for now, we didn't exactly have a place to put him. He is kind of cute, I guess.
Speaking of moving out...
I think she said yes!
Nice job!
Arielle: Thanks. Pretty good salary for doing what I would be doing at home anyway.
Universe: Ok, little guy, since you're going to be here for awhile let me fill you in on some things. First off, there's this monster...
And I guess Universe is coming around about her new little brother. Unfortunately I have to be on my way now. Just, do me a favor and nobody investigate any weird lights until I get back, ok? I'll see you guys next round!
A Message From the Mysterious Voice: Surprise! So yeah...that happened. I was actually planning for this lot to be all about the teenagers dating, but I guess the game had other plans. It's been so long since an abduction resulted in a pregnancy that I didn't even pay attention to Cirrus until he got the first moodlet. I really, really wasn't planning for these guys to have another child, and because Arielle and Cirrus are well into their adulthood, there is a very high likelihood that they will not survive to see Asteroid graduate high school-especially with the toddler stage now added to the mix. So, Universe may end up being this house's heiress after all.
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