Round 2: May 2008 Archives

Gladys hasn't stopped talking about Karl Morrison. Ronald knew his daughter was obsessed with boys, something not uncommon for girls her age, but now he wonders if this is his future son-in-law.

Well, as long as she can keep her mind off Karl long enough to do well in school. Both Ronald and Susan are pleased that Gladys wants to attend the Royal Shakespeare Academy in the Fall.

Susan was promoted to Party DJ. She loves her job and that the hours allow her to spend time with her children. She's even home to meet them when they get off the bus.

Gladys and Karl are getting really close.

But they are not the next SimCity idols.

Gladys seems to take after her mother. Ronald wouldn't be too pleased if he'd witnessed her antics in the photo booth with Karl.

Gladys and Karl decided to go steady. Karl is still undecided on whether or not he wants to go to university. He hates school. But Gladys is trying to talk him into attending with her in the Fall.

Susan, desperate for affection, agreed to go on a blind date. John Cross didn't have Susan seeing hearts right off, but they had a fun time.

Susan thought he was very pleasant to spend time with. John certainly paid her more attention than her husband Ronald had in quite a long time.

Ronald and his mother Shirley have been obsessed with the home business, Lures 'n Mates. The boys, when not helping with the business, looked after and trained Spot. James appears to be Spot's favorite.

Both boys do extremely well in school, although Jeffrey was the first to come home with top grades.

The family celebrated Jeffrey's birthday.

Jeffrey Duncan
Fortune
LTW: Own 5 Top Level Businesses
Turn Ons: Glasses, Mechanical
Turn Off: Custom Hair

James insisted on his own cake. He hated that he was born just a few minutes after Jeffrey, and still resented not getting any cake on their last birthday.

James Duncan
Family
LTW: Marry Off 6 Children
Turn Ons: Vampirism, Hats
Turn Off: Charismatic

Round 2 Summary:
Gladys went on her first dream date with Karl, which also included her first woohoo. She and Karl went steady. Susan was promoted to Party DJ and went on a blind date with John Cross. Shirley was ecstatic when their business Lures 'N Mates received a good review. The business is 3 customer loyalty stars shy of rank 6. Ronald earned a bronze badge in Sales.

Maria woke up with a little surprise. She'd better call Jerald.

She invited Jerald for dinner and gave him the news.

"I want to get married."

Jerald is not opposed to the idea, but this is all such a shock to him.He wants to continue the conversation over dinner.

"I'm going to need help raising our child. Not just financial help, but help with the day to day things like potty training."

Jerald tells Maria he wants to be a part of their child's life. Maria would have preferred a ring, but she settles for his promise to help raise their child.

Saxon is not the only dog with glowing eyes. It seems he has a brother, Abel.

Jerald wanted to prove to Maria he was serious so he brought over his hot tub, but Maria was already asleep.

Maria wondered if Jerald really means to marry her.

She went into labor while Jerald was asleep.

Twins! Jerald was quite happy about the girls.

He moved in to help out with them, just like he promised.

Both girls have green eyes like their parents.

Jerald Miles
Cancer (6 Neat, 3 Shy, 6 Active, 4 Serious, 6 Nice)
Family
LTW: Become a Captain Hero
Turn Ons: Blonde Hair, Unemployed
Turn Off: Stink

Money may be tight for a while. Jerald lost his job when some wedding guests got sick off the seafood gumbo.

The girls are more important than money or career.

Jerald has something he wants to ask Maria.

He proposed to Maria, who is happy the girls will have their father in their lives. They decide to wait to get married until Jerald gets accepted into the Police Academy.

Maria baked the girls a cake for their birthday.

Alyssa Macbeth
Cancer (6 Neat, 3 Shy, 6 Active, 4 Serious, 6 Nice)

Ariel Macbeth
Scorpio (10 Neat, 3 Shy, 9 Active, 9 Playful, 1 Grouchy)

Round 2 Summary:
Maria was promoted to Platform Jumper. Buster was reached the top of the Showbiz career. Jerald was fired (chance card) from the culinary career. Twins Alyssa (Cancer) and Ariel (Scorpio) were born. Jerald moved in and proposed to Maria.

Things were relatively quiet for the Wallace household during the winter. Mary was promoted to Fact Checker.

The children both excelled at school, each coming home with an A+. Perhaps if Mary gets another promotion she can afford private school for the children.

David Wallace star student.

Jennifer also received an A+.

Mary and Jennifer helped David celebrate his birthday. David was anxious to start high school and didn't want to have a party. Mary baked him his favorite cake anyway.

He's already asked Mary for a weight bench and a cell phone. Mary knows dating is just around the corner.

David practices flexing his biceps.

David Wallace
Pleasure
LTW: 50 1st Dates
Turn Ons: Custom Hair, Cleaning
Turn Off: Full Face Makeup

Jennifer didn't want a cake either. What is with kids today? Mary baked her a cake too.

Funny how there were never any leftovers even though everyone professed not to want any.

Jennifer Wallace
Fortune
LTW: Become a Space Pirate
Turn Ons: Jewelry, Brown Hair
Turn Off: Hats

Round 2 Summary:
Mary Wallace received 1 promotion and then was demoted back to Blog Writer.
David Wallace received A+ grades and aged up to teen. Aspiration Pleasure, LTW: 50 1st Dates
Jennifer Wallace received A+ grades and aged up to teen. Aspiration Fortune, LTW: Space Pirate
Snoopy was promoted to Stunt Double.