#gen3.2

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Rowan turned her head and watched the boy play with the kitten. He smiled and giggled and Rowan’s heart leaped in her chest with love. Miles was so gentle with him too. She knew didn’t have to worry with him.

Neil: “So... Have you thought about names yet?” Rowan: “Oh, no I haven’t yet. Figured it would be nice to let Miles pick one.” Neil: *smiles* “That’s a good idea. What do you think, Miles? What should we name him?” Miles: “Gwump!” Rowan: “Gwump?” Miles:” Noooho! Grump!” Rowan: *grins* “Alright, Grump it is then. Welcome to the family, Grump.”

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Riley carried little Miles into the house in her arms and the five of them sat down on the couch. Molly, the Reagan family dog, came running from the kitchen to greet them. She started barking as she saw Rowan. Rowan smiled and petted the dog gently as a greeting.

Miles cried happily when he saw the dog. He gently tapped the dog on its head, similar to how he usually ‘petted’ Shelby. Rowan had never worried for a second with Miles if he would accidentally hurt the dog. Somehow, he had a great understanding of animals and how to treat them. It was something that secretly made Rowan very proud. 

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Neil: “I guess you’re right.. I just hoped I could come along to pick out a kitty.” *laughs* Rowan: *laughs* “Oh no! I’m sorry, love. We can always get a second kitty. You know I wouldn’t mind one bit.” *grins* Neil: *smiles* “That’s quite alright! And look.. It seems like Miles seems to have taken a liking to this little fellow over here.”

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The four of them talked for about an hour while Miles played with the two dogs. It was starting to get dark when Neil showed Rowan his watch to let her know the time. She sighed, nodded, and got up. Neil followed her and they stopped where Miles was still sitting on the floor, playing with the dogs. Neil got down to Miles’s eye level and looked at him thoughtfully.

Neil: “Miles, mama and I are leaving, okay? Will you be nice to grandma and grandpa?”  Miles: “Okay, papa!” 

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After saying goodbye to Miles, her mother, her father and Miles again, Rowan left her parents’ house, her heart heavy. Neil must’ve noticed as he grabbed her hand and caressed it gently with his. 

Neil: “He will be okay, Ro.”  Rowan: *sighs* “Oh, I know.. I’ll just miss him.”  Neil: “Hm, so will I. But you’ll have me to keep you company.” Rowan: “I suppose.” Neil: *laughs* “You suppose? Not good enough for you?”

Rowan slapped him on the arm gently and smiled. Neil grinned. 

Rowan: Of course you are! Our family just doesn’t feel complete without him.” Neil: “I know, love. We’ll be back before you know it. I promise.”

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He knew Rowan was putting on a brave face and smiled for the boy but on the inside she was sad to leave him with her parents. She knew her parents would take good care of Miles.. but even after leaving him with them for a few times already, it was never easy.

Rowan turned and saw her mother watching them. She handed Miles to Neil and went over to her mother.

Rowan: “Thanks for taking him, mom. You know we appreciate it.” Riley: “Oh, of course, honey. In my opinion, we don’t see him enough” *smiles* Rowan: *smiles* “Twice a week is clearly not enough.”  Riley: “Look, your mother is lonely without you and Nina in the house. You know I love a busy home.”  Rowan: “You’re always welcome, you know that.”  Riley: *smiles* “ I do, hun. Now, make sure you’re not late for your trip, hm.”  Rowan: “Yes, we do need to go.. Thank again, mom. You too dad!”

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After a long day of work, Neil let himself slouch down on the couch and let himself unwind. With the TV set to the sports channel, Neil sighed softly as he watched the preview of tonight’s basketball match and stroked Shelby who sat next to him, his head resting on the couch. 

Miles had spent the whole day with the nanny and was happily playing with a toy duck when Neil noticed the sound of the front door.

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It was Rowan’s turn to hug her son next, and she lifted him up in the air. She pressed a quick kiss on his cheek, making the boy giggle. 

Rowan: “Be good, okay? Listen to grandpa and grandma.” Miles: *giggles* “Yes, mama.”

Neil watched his wife and son interact and smiled. Their smiles made his stomach soar. Rowan showered the boy with kisses and Neil joined in as well. Miles shrieked with laughter. 

Miles: “That tickles!”

Shelby came into the room while posing my sims... Look at the dogs face oh my goddd same 😂