#day 12.7

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Ajay wakes up feeling some kind of way. He spent the whole night having strange dreams all night about Gretchen in various states of undress. But, what should make him feel good and excited actually scares him. He doesn’t like the feelings of uncertainty that comes with thinking about Gretchen in that way. There’s no way she’s thinking of him like that. It’s best that he carries through with his plan of pushing her away. 

Satisfied with that, Ajay finishes up his breakfast and takes a cold shower. 

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It turns out that Ajay doesn’t need to jog or box, because washing his laundry this way gives his abs and arms all the working out that they need. It also helps to get rid of the excess energy that’s been building up in him. At least for the moment... 

When Gretchen finally arrives...he forgets all about his plan to turn her away. A totally different type of thought crosses his mind. 

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The bad news far outweighs the good. Ajay is going to have to think fast or shell out a ton of money to have a house built. He picks up his guitar in an attempt to clear his mind for the moment. He strums a few bars but isn’t really feeling it. He puts his guitar back down...just as his dog Cain ages up.

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Gretchen: I don’t know...I could probably convince him, but would you really want me to go with you? Like I said, I’m not very outdoorsy. I’d probably only slow you down.

Ajay thinks about it a moment, but it doesn’t even take that long for him to realize that he definitely wants her to come...he wants her to more than anything he’s wanted in a while. He doesn’t want to let on how much though, so he plays it off...

Adwin-Jamie: I mean...it’ll give you more time to focus on your book.

Gretchen: It’s something to think about. I’ll put in a proposal and let you know. *checks the time on her phone* I’m way late for the bar-b-que. I’d better go and at least show my face. I’ll be in contact.

Gretchen gets up to leave.

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Adwin-Jamie: Is it okay if I ask you a question?

Gretchen: Sure...I guess there’s no harm in that.

Adwin-Jamie: How do you really feel about being a reporter?

Gretchen stops to think about it for a moment.

Gretchen: I enjoy it...and I think I’m pretty good at it.

Ajay can tell that she’s not telling the whole truth. 

Adwin-Jamie: *uses her words from earlier* No holding back!

Gretchen: *deep sigh* It pays the bills - very well, but... *hesitates*

Adwin-Jamie: But what?

Gretchen: It doesn’t allow me a whole lot of creative freedom...not like I’d like. It’s the reason why I started a blog and why I’m writing this book. But even with my blog...I have to be mindful of what I write because I know my boss will be monitoring it. 

Ajay blurts out his next words suddenly.

Adwin-Jamie: You should come to Selvadorado with me. 

Gretchen: *smiles at the suggestion* What?

Adwin-Jamie: If you can convince your boss to let you write another article on me...the trip would be for work and you could write the article and continue interviewing me for your book at the same time!

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Gretchen: Remember, you promised me no holding back.

Adwin-Jamie: I know.

Gretchen: Well, there has to be more than that. Do you see yourself getting married or having kids?**

Adwin-Jamie: I haven’t thought that far ahead honestly. I never really wanted kids. I don’t see the point. They’re bothersome and they complain all the time - like my little brothers. And as far as marriage...my mother never married and she seems to be miserable. My father is married, but it seems that he keeps doing things to make his wife miserable. To me...marriage equals misery and not being married is no different. Why not just remain free and not think about it?

Gretchen: Interesting... Do you have any fears?** Are you afraid of being lonely?

Adwin-Jamie: I’m a loner, but I’m not exactly lonely. My dog Cain is my companion. And it’s impossible to be lonely out here...look at all of this! 

Gretchen: I admit that it’s beautiful, but does it really replace people?

Ajay takes her question as rhetorical and goes back to her first question. 

Adwin-Jamie: The only fear I have is losing my lot. And being forced to work a job...basically losing the ability to do this anytime I want to. 

Right on cue, Ajay catches a big fish; a tuna worth 85 simoleons. Gretchen can’t stand the thought of holding a fish unless it’s dead and cooked on her plate. She refuses to even look at it. 

(**Question #1 by @108sims | Question #2 by @igglemouse )

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Ajay leads the way to the beach and Gretchen follows. She stands back and watches Ajay cast his line. She notices that he doesn’t use a worm. That makes her feel a bit better about this whole thing.

Gretchen: I still can’t believe I’m actually doing this.

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Gretchen: Hey Ajay! Can we go ahead and get started? I forgot that today was a holiday. I have a bar-b-que that I’m supposed to be going to. 

Ajay also forgot that it’s “Sun”-Day...the holiday where they celebrate the first day of summer. He does his best to get himself together. 

Adwin-Jamie: Yeah...sure. Just let me hang these few things, then I’ll be ready.

Gretchen steps forward and into a wet squishy part of the grass. She looks down and realizes that she’s stepped in Ajay’s laundry water.

Gretchen: Ewww *steps back and shakes off her wet shoe* So...this is how you do your laundry?

Adwin-Jamie: Yep. It’s not the quickest way to do it, but it doesn’t cost anything and it gets the job done. *hangs up the last item* Okay...I’m ready when you are.