#twp post

[thewalkingplumbob]

Anyone else having trouble getting lots to load after the update? I literally can't get into any lots; it just gets stuck on the loading screen. I tried without cc/mods and it still hangs on the loading screen. Am I doomed?

[twp-old]

Rosie is officially a teenager!

[thewalkingplumbob]

Fairy cottage, WIP🌿

[thewalkingplumbob]

Previously / Legacy Tag

Transcript below:

(Sirens in the background, police chatter)

(Reila sobbing uncontrollably, trying to speak)

Emely, crying: It's okay. We'll find him. Shh, it's okay. It's okay.

Emely, whispers: Shh. We'll find him, Rei. I promise.

Reila, upset: Why would someone do this? Why would someone take a little boy away--

Policewoman: I'm sorry to interrupt, but we'd like to ask you both some questions.

Emely, soft: You think you're up for this? If not we can go down to the station later.

Reila: It's okay. If it means helping us find Luca, I'll answer anything.

Policewoman: I know this is a difficult time for you and your wife. We just need to ask a couple questions.

Reila: Ask away.

Policewoman: Why were you at the Lakeview Library today?

Reila: We were...we were meeting with our attorney to decide our strategy in our upcoming custody case.

Emely, calm: As you can probably tell from the picture we gave you, Luca isn't our biological son.

Policewoman: Mhmhm. And you were here to discuss your custody case against your son's biological mother, Kiara Francisco?

Emely: Yes we were. You don't think she was the one behind this--

Policewoman: I wouldn't want to speculate, ma'am. But I'm sure you're aware most kidnappers are related to their victims.

Policewoman: And you're sure your sister Naomi was not the one who came here earlier?

Reila: I am. Naomi is still in high school. She would never do something like this. She would never take Luca without asking us first.

Policewoman: That's all the information I need for now. We are going to find your son, Mrs. Townsend.

Reila, voice cracking: P-please do. Please find him. Please.

[thewalkingplumbob]

Previously / Legacy Tag

Transcript below:

Meanwhile...

Daycare associate: Can I help you?

???: I'm here to pick up Luca Francisco. There's been a...family emergency.

Daycare associate: Oh? Well I can only release him to you if you're one of his safe contacts--

"Naomi": I'm his Aunt, Naomi Kibo.

Daycare associate: Okay... Well you're on the list. So just sign here and you can take him.

Kiara: It's going to be alright, my baby boy. You're back where you belong.

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Previously / Legacy Tag

Transcript below:

(Sounds of whispering, typing, books being put away)

Brielle: So you're both on the same page now? No visitation or custody for Miss Francisco?

Reila: Yes, that's what we're going for. What do you think our chances are?

Brielle: Well...

Brielle, sighs: It's not going to be easy, I can tell you that right now. Miss Francisco wants joint custody, but she won't get it.

Emely, worried: Are you 100% sure? There's no chance at all?

Brielle: Yes I am 100% sure. I know this judge. This issue is that you don't want to allow her any visitation.

Reila: And...?

Brielle, matter of fact: You're not going to get that as things stand right now. Miss Francisco will likely be granted some type of visitation rights.

Emely, voice breaking: S-so she'll get to see Luca? As often as the judge says she can?

Brielle: Unfortunately, yes. The only way we can stop that from happening is if we can prove that Miss Francisco's environment or behavior is detrimental to Luca's well-being.

Brielle, sincere: I am going to do everything within my power to make sure Luca has nothing to do with the woman who abandoned him. But it's going to be a tough fight.

Reila: And we're willing to do whatever it takes to win this case. Kiara isn't a good person, Brielle. I can testify to that. She did a lot of bad things when we were in--

Brielle: We need to focus on the things she's doing now. She claims she is sober, celibate, has a steady job. We need to look into that to see if it's true. I can petition the judge to request random drug tests. But...

Reila: But...?

Brielle: If she passes random drug tests--which I suspect she will--it works in her favor.

Emely: Do you think there's anything we can do to prevent her from getting any visitation rights?

Brielle: I think we need to argue from a different angle. We need to show the judge that Luca is a happy, healthy, thriving toddler because of what happened. We show the judge that it's best for him to stay away from Miss Francisco and retain full, permanent custody with you.

Emely, exhales: Sounds like that's our game plan then.

Reila, nods: Sounds good to me.

Brielle: I'll get started on the paperwork as soon as possible. I'll also put in your petition for adoption. It'll show the judge that you had always intended to keep Luca and raise him as your own.

[thewalkingplumbob]

Previously / Legacy Tag

Transcript below:

Three weeks later

*soft humming*

(Water running)

Emely, soft: Rei, babe, why don't you come downstairs and help me take some of the Winterfest decorations down?

Reila: No. I want to keep everything the same.

Emely, hesitant: I know you do. But I think...I think it's time. We're doing everything we can. We have to keep living though, Rei. For Luca's sake.

Reila: Do what you want then. Just leave me alone.

[thewalkingplumbob]

Here's a little peak at a house I've been working on. It's my first time using my own layout and building/furnishing completely without any cc. Only mod I've used is the TOOL mod (and only used it twice). Would anyone be interested if I put it up for download?