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Gladys Duncan and her boyfriend left Stratfordshire to attend university at the prestigious Royal Shakespeare College (RSC). Besides, it was the only university for miles. Gladys, who's lifetime want was to go on 50 dream dates, didn't really care what major she chose. As long as she'd get to go out with Karl. Karl Morrison, on the other hand, was a young man with a plan. He wanted to own 5 top level businesses and he wanted to do it without help from his future father-in-law, Ronald Duncan. He felt university would get him the skills and possibly even the financing to start his first business. He chose political science as his major, as he thought it would make more interesting conversational topics for his customers.

Karl got right to work on his first business venture and begin styling the hair of his college dormies.

He quickly became best friends with Charlie Blake. The three of them decided they would start the first Greek House at RSC. They picked up a charter and named the house the Cham Urele Nagard.

Gladys developed an interest in flower arranging and this made Karl very happy. He loved the idea of the two of them opening a flower shop together in Bridgewater.

Gladys was happy if Karl was happy. They shared quite a few dream dates.

But Gladys should have paid more attention in Health class. Seems like they are about to start another type of family business.

Karl decided he needed to "do right" by Gladys. Besides, he loved her.

Gladys jumped at the chance to marry Karl. She couldn't imagine going on a dream date with anyone but her high school sweetheart.

They didn't wait long to get married, and decided to postpone the honeymoon. Gladys wouldn't enjoy it in her condition and Karl was saving up to purchase a lot in Bridgewater for his business.

Gladys took Karl's last name and was now Gladys Duncan Morrison. She gave birth to a son.

They called him Anthony after Karl's maternal grandfather.

It was difficult keeping their studies up with little Anthony to look after. They were so tired from studying they didn't even have a proper first birthday party for him.

Anthony Morrison
Gemini
5 Neat, 8 Outgoing, 9 Active, 3 Serious, 1 Nice

But Karl was sure to teach Anthony all the skills he'd need for when he attended school.

Potty Training

Daddy!

Gladys Duncan Morrison
Graduated Summa Cum Laude in Philosophy
Co-Founder of RSC's first greek house Cham Urele Nagard

Karl Morrison
Graduated Summa Cum Laude in Political Science
Co-Founder of RSC's first Greek House Cham Urele Nagard

Anthony Morrison
Anthony is looking forward to starting school back in Stratfordshire.

Univ. Round Summary: Gladys and Karl both graduated Summa Cum Laude and founded Greek House Cham Urele Nagard with their friend Charlie Blake. Karl purchased 2 lots in Bridgewater, Thespian Tresses (hair salon) and A Rose by Any Other Name (flower shop). He and Gladys were married just before little Anthony was born.

The Morgan family was just trying to live the Sim dream but they seemed to have a penchant for being around whenever strange things happened in Stratfordshire. First Ross' wife Marion, disappeared. The army told him she was dead, but Ross wasn't quite sure he believed their official story. His parents moved in to help raise the girls but Richard fell in love with a vampire. So now his elderly parents help take care of the girls who are studying for college. Just when Ross thought things couldn't get any stranger, he was abducted by a UFO.

Well at least the girls seem to be normal teenagers. Patricia seems most interested in Al McCLain.

And Sarah fell in love with Lorene Stokes. These two oozed chemistry.

Meanwhile, Ross tried to pretend the UFO experience was just a nightmare. Looks like he can't pretend anymore.

Helen sent Richard to the grocery to get something so she could make dinner. They were almost out of food and she didn't want to ask Ross to go in his condition. But as usual, he got sidetracked by a pretty girl.

Helen made something quick with what was in the fridge. Oh no. Cheesecake for dinner can't be good.

Rosie dropped off a flat panel TV. When will Helen wake up and realize Richard did not win these items in a contest.

Ross isn't feeling too well after eating Cheesecake for dinner.

Marion! Is this what she felt giving birth to the girls? OWWW!

Meet Hank Morgan ...

And his younger by a few seconds twin, Thomas Morgan.

With more mouths to feed, Helen stepped up her gardening and earned her gold badge.

Richard waved goodbye to Sarah as she went with girlfriend Lorene Stokes off to college.

With help from his parents and daughter Patricia. Ross managed to make it through the twins first year. He didn't throw them a big party because he still hoped most of the town didn't know about what happened to him.

Thomas Morgan
Virgo
10 Neat, 0 Shy, 10 Active, 10 Playful, 5 Nice

Hank Morgan
Libra
0 Sloppy, 10 Outgoing, 2 Lazy, 10 Playful, 10 Nice

Round 4 Summary: Twins (Hank and Thomas) were born and aged to toddler. Sarah fell in love with Lorene Stokes and they went off to the RSC. Richard found his 5th concurrent love and Helen obtained a gold badge in gardening. Patricia fell in love with Al McClain and did well in the Adventure Career. Ross has all his requirements for his promotion and is very glad to not be pregnant anymore.

The Duncan family loves their businesses. Shirley and her son Ronald, started a home business Lures 'N Mates. Their daughter Gladys, just left for university with her boyfriend, Karl Morrison, another up and coming business man and now it looks as if one of the twins also wants to work the family business. That leaves Susan a lot of free time. Free time and Susan can only mean trouble.

Everyone had noticed that Shirley seemed just a little more tired lately, but everyone just passed it off as her working too hard. They didn't realize that it was her time until it was too late. (Blogger's Note: Shirley is the first of the founding sims to reach the end of her life).

Shirley seemed to be quite happy to be on her way. She never reached her lifetime want of owning 5 top level businesses, but she did see the home business she started, Lures 'N Mates, reach rank 6.

Her son Ronald inherited the business and was very upset by his mother's death. In a rare moment of compassion for her husband, wife Susan consoled him.

Even the cat Spot was in mourning over Shirley's death.

Shirley was often the only one that paid attention to Spot, especially after Gladys had left for college.

In order for the house to obtain some closure, they moved Shirley's remains to the Stratfordshire Cemetery. This way all her family and friends would be able to mourn her passing.

The Duncan family tried to get on with their lives. Spot found a new friend, in the form of April Morgan. April would often accompany her owners during their visits to Lures 'N Mates.

Speaking of the Morgan's. Seems like Ross has been getting ill a lot lately. Ronald removed the grill at Lures 'N Mates, but he didn't think it was anything Ross ate. None of the other customers were getting sick. Still, Ross was one of his best customers, so Ronald removed the grill all the same.

And Jeffrey used the money he inherited from his grandmother to purchase his first business. A clothing store he called The Majestic Wardrobe.

Round 4 Summary: Shirley passed away and left the business to Ronald. Susan was promoted to freelance photographer and Jeffrey purchased his first business, The Majestic Wardrobe. Spot made a new friend and James hung out with old ones.

Blogger's Note: Even though this started out as my smallest household, with just a single adult sim, Maria Macbeth, and her dog Buster, this has become one of the busiest households to play.

Jerald and Maria, still very much in love, managed to catch some alone time whenever the girls were at school or asleep.

Things were looking up for everyone. The girls were doing well in school and Jerald was promoted to Desk Sergeant.

They hired a sitter and went downtown to celebrate his promotion.

They did a little too much celebrating ...

Jerald took the news of Maria's pregnancy very well. He had always dreamed of a having a big family.

Oh no! John Cross out on bail and looking for trouble. He didn't waste any time as he had just been arrested for trying to rob the Wallace's across the street.

Jerald regretted not installing a burglar alarm, but he didn't think anyone would try and rob the home of a police officer.

But John Cross was no Criminal Mastermind. He was only a second rate burglar.

When he got greedy and took the car, Officer Rosie was able to catch up with him. Looks like it is back to the Stratfordshire Jail for this bad apple.

Jerald and Maria told the kids their new sister or brother would arrive soon.

But first it was time for the twins to celebrate their birthday. Things were a little too crazy for a party, but Maria baked the girls a cake.

Ariel Macbeth
Knowledge
LTW: Become a Media Magnate
Turn Ons: Underwear, Muscles
Turn Off: Blonde Hair

Alyssa Macbeth
Pleasure
LTW: Become a Professional Party Guest
Turn Ons: Hard Worker, Blonde Hair
Turn Off: Red Hair

Perhaps Jerald and Maria should have told the girls that their sister and brother would be arriving soon. Maria gave birth to another set of natural twins.

Ann (Macbeth) Miles

Alan (Macbeth) Miles

Meanwhile, the Contessa was up to her old tricks. Jerald wonders if he will have to deal with her in his official capacity as an officer for the Stratfordshire Police. For now, he decides to keep her under surveillance.

Round 4 Summary: Maria's dream date total is now 12. Jerald received 2 promotions and is now a Desk Sergeant. The twins, Ariel and Alyssa celebrated their birthday and started high school. Maria gave birth to another set of natural twins, Ann and Alan. The house was burglarized by none other than John Cross, who once again was apprehended by Officer Rosie.

It's hard to believe Mary's children, toddlers when they arrived in Stratfordshire, are now teens. Son David wants to find just the right girl. Even if it takes him 50 dates to do it. While Jennifer longs for a life of adventure. This season was all about the romance

David went on date with Sue Hunt. She was the 3rd girl he had asked out this week. Sue seemed nice, but was into books like his mother and sister. Definitely not the one.

Mary was promoted to horoscope writer.

David asked Bonnie Bridges on a date. David felt a little sorry for her, since everyone seemed to ignore her now that she was a vampire. But she was a little too forward and there was no chemistry.

Ross caught Mary on a date with Joel. Not sure what he expected after telling her she repulsed him right after their woohoo.

Joel was upset by the whole thing at first. But Mary convinced him she really was attracted to him and not just using him to get even with Ross.

Sabrina Reese was David's 5th date. No chemistry yet, but they seem to hit it off pretty well. Only time will tell if these two are destined for each other.

Jennifer reached the top of the teen Adventure career.

She didn't spend all of her time working and studying though. She went on a dream date with Jeffrey Duncan.

These 2 are meant for each other, even if they don't know it yet.

Off for the summer, David did some landscaping at the house. He added brick walkways and outdoor lighting as well as planted a few more rose bushes.

Poor Sabrina. When David didn't return her calls, she decided to surprise him with this lamp for his room. He still avoided her. She was creeping him out, following him about after just one date.

David's landscaping attracted more than jilted dates. Burglar John Cross paid a visit to the Wallace house.

He looked things over ...

And then noticed the alarm, which woke everyone in the house except for Snoopy. Well Snoopy is a Star not a Guard dog.

He tried to charm his way out of it, pretending to be a family friend playing a prank.

But Officer Rosie was too smart to fall for it.

And gave him a ride to the understaffed Stratfordshire Police Dept.

Round 4 Summary: Mary was promoted to Horoscope Writer. David went on a few more first dates, bringing his total to 5. Jennifer reached the top of the teen Adventure career and earned 2 scholarships, the Quigley Visual Arts Stipend and the Sim City Scholars Grant. She went on a dream date with Jeffrey Duncan who told her he was really into girls that were mechanically inclined. John Cross attempted to rob the house, but was apprehended by Officer Rosie.