Last round, the Palmer family discovered the wonders of Sulani when they visited a beach for the first time. Carrie enjoyed her first swim in the ocean with her dog Gary, while the island scenery made for a perfect backdrop for Mark and Harrison's developing relationships with Gemini and Libra Kauker. Even Daisy managed to sneak in a beach day with her nieces Iris and Amaryllis. After celebrating Carrie's birthday, the entire family made a trip with Daisy and Lucas managing to sneak a few kisses under the ocean sunset.
Carrie: Who's a good boy? Who's the best doggy?
Hey, Carrie. Glad to see you two are doing well. Where are your brothers?
Carrie: They're out back. Dad's trying to teach them how to use the grill.
Mark: Hey, want some grilled fruit?
Carrie: No thanks. We just ate.
Harrison: "We?" Don't you think you're going a bit overboard with that dog?
Carrie: What do you mean?
Mark: Well, you do carry him around...a lot. You know they're not going to let you bring him to a dorm, right?
Carrie: Well, maybe we won't live in a dorm. You can live other places during college, right mysterious voice?
Well, technically yes...
Carrie: See?
Ok...that's new.
Daisy: Um...hello, there. I'm Daisy...
Ultra: Greetings, organic being. My name is Ultra. I have deviated from my programmed route.
Daisy: Oh, um...that's too bad...
Oh...that happened quick.
Aww, he's still a cute little gray doggie...
Harrison? Do I want to know what you are doing?
Harrison: Did you see that...thing walking down the street yesterday?
If by "thing" you mean the robot...then yes, I did.
Harrison: I want to try to make one!
Um, ok...but if I can make a suggestion, you may want to read up on it first.
Carrie: Mom! What happened to Gary?
Daisy: Did...something happen to him?
Carrie: Well, yeah! Look at him! He's all gray!
Daisy: He probably just got older.
Carrie: But...he can't be old already! I'm still in high school!
Daisy: I guess dogs don't stay young as long as we do.
Daisy: Now come on, it's Egg Fest! Come on, let's find those eggs!
Carrie: (sigh) Ok...
Carrie: (sigh) No eggs here either.
Something tells me you're just not into the egg hunt.
Carrie: Not really.
Maybe an afternoon out will help? Call some friends?
Carrie: Maybe...at least it will get me out of here before that creepy bunny shows up.
Yeah, that too. (I might join you, actually...)
Crayola: Carrie, it's not like Gary's gone already. He just got older. That's what dogs do.
Carrie: I know. It's just... like, I knew that he probably was going to get old faster than me but I kind of thought I'd at least get to graduate first...
Balcony: Well, if you want to buy some more time...
Carrie: Yes! Anything!
Balcony: Well, you know my cousin Wind who wants to be a vet? I was over at her house the other day and she showed me this dog treat she invented...she said that it can actually make an animal younger.
Carrie: What? No way...
Balcony: I swear, that's what she said. And her dog Sandy did look younger than the last time I was over there so...I don't know, maybe it actually works. You want me to see if I can get some?
Carrie: You think you could?
Balcony: Sure. What are friends for?
Smuggling animal drugs, apparently.
Harrison: Oh, I get it...you're supposed to connect the blue wire to the other blue wire, not the red one...
(sigh) One's trying to de-age a dog and the other is trying to learn how to wire a robot. If this family survives the week it will be a miracle.
I can't imagine your mom is ok with you using a blowtorch in the house.
Harrison: Well, actually...
Oh, I get it. Time for more Palmer family drama!
Amaryllis: Aunt Daisy!
Daisy: Hi, Rilli...where's your Mom?
Amaryllis: Oh...she's at work.
Daisy: Oh, but she said on the phone...hey, wait. If she's at work, then who's at home with you guys? I thought she had a nanny.
Amaryllis: She couldn't come today. And she can't come tomorrow either.
She probably needed a day or two to let the headache go away.
Amaryllis: Yeah! That's what she said!
Daisy: Well, I can come back tomorrow I guess. Maybe we can even go over to the bakery and get cupcakes-you, me, and Iris.
Amaryllis: But then who will watch the little kids?
Daisy: Well, I'm sure your cousins wouldn't mind an afternoon of babysitting...they could even take them to the park.
Oh, hi Balcony...
Carrie: Shh! (whispers) You got them?
Balcony: I got them. Just give Gary one of these and he'll be back to his old self..
Carrie: Ok, here goes nothing...you want a treat, boy?
Carrie: I can't believe it! It worked!
So, how are you going to explain this to your family?
Well, while you think that over I think I'll tag along on Harrison's date.
Libra: Did you hear back about college yet?
Harrison: No, not yet.
Libra: I can't stand all this waiting...I wish they would just tell us all at the same time.
You and me both, Libra...
Nice job, Lucas.
Lucas: Thanks.
Mark: Does something seem...different about Gary today?
Carrie: I don't think so...
Mark: Because I could have sworn that he had gray fur all over him yesterday.
Carrie: Um...I don't know what you're talking about. This is how he's always looked. I mean, I should know. He's my dog.
Daisy: Is it in yet?
Harrison: I think so...I have a notification.
Daisy: Ok, this is it...open it up!
Nice job, Harrison...
You too, Mark...wait, do I smell smoke?
(Sigh) Lucas, I really don't think you should do laundry anymore.
You know, you may want to consider putting an alarm in here...
Daisy: I don't see why...his screaming is enough of an alarm for me.
Actually...you know what? You look busy. I'll tell you later.
Harrison: I can't believe Mom signed us up for this.
Signed you up for what?
Harrison: We have to watch our cousins this afternoon...Aunt Rose's kids.
All 6?
Harrison: No, just the toddlers. But it's still going to be awful.
Mark: Aw, come on, guys. There are three of us. How hard can it be?
Carrie: You've...met Aunt Rose's kids, right?
Harrison: Ok, we're here. Go...play, or whatever.
Carrie: I don't think that's how it works.
Mark: This is so gross...
Lilac: I wanna go home...
Carrie: Well that makes two of us.
Harrison: Remind me to never have kids...
Um...sure, why not?
Like father, like son...
Daisy: I have to admit, these look amazing....
Lucas: See? I told you using the honey was a good idea.
Daisy: Let's get the candles on them and get them packed up. We've still got to go get dressed.
What's with all the baking?
Daisy: It's birthday party day.
For who?
Oh...for everybody, I guess.
Ok, then. Looks like we better get this show on the road.
Aquafina: Mark! Mark!
Mark: Hey, Aquafina! You learned how to say my name!
I'd have thought you'd be toddler-ed out after babysitting Rose's kids.
Mark: There's only one of her.
Ok, let's do Dad first. Happy birthday, dear Lucas...
Lucas: Ow!
Let's hope Daisy baked some pain killers into that cake.
And now the twins. Happy birthday dear Mark and Harrison...
Ok, nothing too surprising for Mark...
Something tells me that emotional control trait is going to come in very handy for Harrison.
Libra: Wait, you're giving me a present? It's your birthday, silly...
Harrison: Yeah, I know, but...I just found...I mean, got this for you...as a romantic gift.
Huh...that's a good trick to know.
Mark: So, guess what?
Gemini: What?
Mark: I just sent in my registration...for University of Britchester.
Gemini: Really? That means we'll be at college together! Maybe we can even live in the same building!
Mark: You think they'll let us?
If I have anything to say about it they will. I already have to jump between two colleges. I'm not jumping between girl and boy dorms.
Carrie: Who's a good boy? Who's a good boy? Who's not gonna get old again ever, ever, ever?
Um...ok...you know what, I don't want to interrupt the moment here. I think I'll just be on my way. Harrison and Mark, I'll see you both at college. Everyone else, I'll see you next round!
A Message From the Mysterious Voice: So, yeah...this was another "rule-bending" lot. As much as I try to not let the naming themes influence the gameplay too much, sometimes it's just impossible. Luckily, she was already pretty good friends with Balcony, so I was able to write in a reason she was able to get the age-down treat. (For the record, Sandy and Gary are the only two pets who will be using the age-down treat.) I don't think robotics is going to be a long-term hobby for Harrison, but it did manage to keep him occupied during the week (although, it also managed to come very close to electrocuting him.) I also have never seen a robot randomly walking around after the one pictured here- it must have been a one-off. We're getting so close to actually seeing University!
