Foster Household: Chapter 7, Part 3
Carson is an eavesdropping twerp. No, wait. Reece speaks too loud. I'm sorry, I'm getting conflicting reports. Either way Reece let his boyfriend sleep over and Carson let their parents know.
In this part Reece faces his parents who have an unexpected response to his new relationship (it's not homophobia guys, his parents are both pan). The family have a lazy Sunday before inviting their grown up kids and their partners over for a BBQ.
Samir: How much trouble have I gotten you in
Reece: It really shouldn't be much. I mean my parents are the definition of open minded
Samir: I wasn't invited
Reece: I invited you to stay. I count
Samir: You do. But you're 16
Reece: Which is the age of consent in a lot of places
Reece: It's not like you let me do anything anyway
Harvey: Hello again Samir
Samir: Hello Mr Foster
Reece: Dad I-
Harvey: Sit down Reece
Reece: Where's mum
Harvey: Sorting your brother out
Reece: He had to have been eavesdropping to hear anything
Harvey: Let’s not worry about his behaviour now
Harvey: Ignoring for now what may or may not have been happening in your room, his being able to hear is an issue, he's only 11
Samir: I-
Reece: So I can't talk in my own room-
Harvey: If you'll let me finish
Reece: Sorry dad
Harvey: We need to redo the top floor layout to fix this issue
Reece: Wait, what?
Harvey: It'll get remodeled. We're basically going to rearrange everything to hopefully decrease how much noise carries
Samir: Why
Reece: Because he's on my side, aren't you dad
Harvey: It's not about sides. It's about being able to live together while maintaining boundaries
Harvey: Watcher knows I don't want him hearing me and your mum either. He's a kid
Kayleigh: But you're not
Reece: So, I need to make better decisions
Kayleigh: You need to make safe decisions
Reece: Hold on, you're going to give me a woohoo talk? In front of my boyfriend?
Samir: *nervous laughter*
Kayleigh: Did your school teach you about queer woohoo
Reece: Well... no
Kayleigh: Then yes we are having this talk
Harvey: Since you seem to be considering it. Remember, I've slept with my share of men
Reece: Kill me now
Samir: Your parents care
Reece: Do you or are you just wanting to control me
Harvey: What you do with your body is your business. We just want you to be safe without unwelcome surprises or consequences
The group discuss safe woohoo, and while Reece is desperate for the couch to swallow him up, Samir seems glad for the chance to ask questions and to make a good impression.
Reece: Please tell me that hasn't put you off the idea of woohooing me forever
Samir: All in good time. It was good to have some knowledge that didn't come from the internet
Reece: Internet information exists
Samir: Believe me, I know
Reece: I'm just going to need you to say you still like me
Samir: *chuckles* I like you very much
Reece: And you want to woohoo me
Samir: Blondie-
Reece: Because I want to
Samir: You say many places have 16 as the age of consent
Reece: Yes
Samir: Many don't
Reece: Spoilsport
Samir: We can still have fun with our clothes on
Reece: Does that include shirts
Samir: Sometimes. You know how I keep my words short
Reece: I have noticed
Samir: I have plenty of things I want to whisper to you, so be a good boy, and maybe you'll hear them
Reece: That sounds better
Samir: I have to go, mum will be wanting to do birthday things
Reece: I can do birthday things
Samir: You'll have to tell me about them another time
Reece: Bye sexypants
Samir: What?
Reece: Just trying out my own nicknames
Samir: *chuckles* You're lucky I- *sighs* I'll see you soon
Reece watches Samir go. He doesn't know what Samir wants to do with his life but he's glad it can include him
Harvey: We didn't overstep did we
Kayleigh: Samir didn't seem to think so
Harvey: At least one of them listened
Kayleigh: I've never seen Reece take up so little space
Harvey: I know
Kayleigh: You know, upstairs is finished now
Harvey: It is
Kayleigh: Want to go check it out, test drive the set up
Harvey: Where are the kids
Kayleigh: Carson is still out beachcombing and Reece is napping
Harvey: I guess there's only one way to make sure the soundproofing worked
Of course clumsy Harvey trips over his own feet while heading upstairs. Nevertheless the couple are glad of the opportunity for time alone.
The rest of discovery day passes in a blur. One tradition is to travel so we went to the main island for some swinging, snorkelling and beach combing. Apparently there was a festival on because they unlocked attendance milestones, all I know is there were lots of sims sunbathing and castle building
Back home and Reece needs another nap, I guess he spent too much of the night cuddling and not enough time sleeping. Harvey takes some time to go fish, no new species today. The sun begins to set and we invite the other Foster kids and their partners over for a BBQ. I am in love with the lighting.
Harvey starts on the grilling while everyone catches up
Carson: She's so tiny
Charlie: She'll get bigger, right Clover
Clover: *barks*
Reece: Thank the watcher Allie is still alive
Allie: *barks happily*
Reece: Who's a good girl huh
Charlie: I mean I'm alive as well
Reece: But you're not fluffy
Reece: Do you still recognise me, I'm a bit bigger now
Marta: She used to live with you
Keira: With all of us, but she was always Charlie's
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Kayleigh: You have to stay there forever?
Charlie: I don't have to, I want to. Me and Kaori are a pair and if that means staying in the snow, so be it
Kaori: Is it done yet
Harvey: Do they not teach patience in Mt Komorebi. The char has to be just right to caramelise
Keira: I think you're just right
Marta: Very smooth
Keira: How's this for smooth
A kiss at sunset, romantic Marta approves.
Harvey: It's ready! Come and get it everyone
Obligatory group photo for the walls. Left to right... Back row: Kayleigh Foster, Charlie Nishidake (eldest), Harvey Foster, Carson Foster, Reece Foster. Middle row: Kaori Nishidake, Clover Nishidake (camoflague queen), Allie Nishidake. Front row: Keira Foster, Marta Romero.
The family have fun catching up but again Reece needs a nap. The family stay together for a few more hours then the women have to head home. Kayleigh decides to begin a series of Sulani portraits. She has a good start, the one she begun before dinner is masterpiece level. Time to begin another.
I thought about inviting Samir over to spend the night with Reece, but decided nah. There's been so much Reece and Samir, people will wonder if the rest of the family actually exists. THEN this man invited himself over at 12:30am, standing at the front door, so how could I not invite him in?
Reece: Hey shoulders
Samir: Another nickname
Reece: Yeah that doesn't work, I'm gonna keep trying and find one eventually
Samir: Good boys do keep trying
Reece: It's late, I thought you had birthday stuff
Samir: I kept my other commitments, that just leaves you
Reece: Want to come inside then
Samir: Ladder
Reece: This way guarantees no one will hear us
Samir: Parents
Reece: Painting and fishing out there somewhere
Samir: Brother
Reece: Asleep on the other side of the house
Samir: Double bed
Reece: I got an upgrade. Can I hear some of the whisper things now, please
Samir: Manners, indeed
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