#devante araujo

[mdpthatsme]

G: It's OK, sweetie. We can slow down for all three of us. No need to be nervous.

N: It's not about woohoo, Gwen.

G: Is this something we have to talk about right now?

N: Am I not important?

[mdpthatsme]

D: You know what. You're right. I'm going to get ahead of this. G: What are you doing? D: I'm inviting Kristen over.

G: Oh sure. Good idea. As if she's not going to cause more problems. D: She was going to help with the menu because all her friends are rich celebrities, which can bring us good business.

G: You're thinking about the restaurant right now? D: It's the only thing I can control, but, babe, don't worry. I'll straighten things out with Kristen.

G: I don't know if I can take you seriously. First, Nik tosses a bomb on us, then you have pillow talk with him, and now you're inviting Kristen over for samples.

D: You're mad so you aren't seeing clearly. I don't think pouring gasoline on a fire is going to extinguish the flames. I'm trying here, but you need to settle down so when Nik gets back-

G: Text me. I'm going to meet with Lola.

D: Woohoock.

[mdpthatsme]

D: Nik, we're all figuring things out as we go. You said you don't know what you want yet. You're allowed to discover what that is. Just know I'm here to help.

N: How can you be objective though? D: I only know that I want you here. Though, this couch is a little uncomfortable. You think we can go to bed?

N: What will we tell Gwen?

D: We'll need to talk to her, but everyone's too tired for that.

N: You're a special sim, Dev. I love you.

D: I love you too, sunshine.

[mdpthatsme]

D: Nik, say what it is you want to say.

N: Things are moving too fast, Dev. I don't think...I don't know if this will work for me.

D: What the gnome are you talking about? The restaurant? Our relationship?

N: No...I...I'm not ready for...nesting. I don't know if I want all this family and...Kristen told me she knew another throuple that they wanted different things, and they split up. I don't want that to be us.

G: Woohoock Kristen! She's the one trying to split us up!

[mdpthatsme]

[arguing] D: STOP!

[mdpthatsme]

K: I can't imagine how you're dealing with all this. Two lovers fighting, opening a restaurant, and going through a custody dispute. Has anyone checked in with you and what you're feeling? Are you OK?

D: I'm...I'm alright. K: I don't believe you. D: I have to be alright.

K: A triangle has three sides. It becomes something else if they're not all connected. If you want a true equilateral triangle, each side needs to be of equal value.

D: [phone chimes] Nik's almost home.

K: Oh good. Nothing like the present to find understanding. D: [chuckles] Wait until Gwen gets back.

K: Challenge accepted.

[mdpthatsme]

D: You're...laughing? K: Dev, I'm a celebrity. Do you think this is the worst thing that I've ever heard? This isn't near the scandal as Grim Reaper's Revenge: Social Bunny Returns.

D: What do you think I should do?

K: Me? Well, as sister to the man in your life...I think you should do what you're already doing. Just be there, talk, and comfort.

D: I'm not sure that'll work with Gwen. She's...I've never seen her like this before.

K: Well, if you need some help, I think I can cross one problem off your list. If Gwen has such a problem with me, I'll confront her and get to the bottom of it.

D: I hate this. It feels like I'm throwing you to the wolves, but...thanks. That would be helpful.

[mdpthatsme]

D: [explains]

K: But I do really like you! I had no idea that I gave the impression- D: No, it's not your fault.

D: [explaining more and more and more]

D: Now Nik is confused of what he wants. Gwen is upset at him. She doesn't think I'm taking it seriously, or she wants me to do something about it and you, but I-

K: [laughing]