#wallys

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"It was colder there than in Three Lakes, I couldn't believe it!"

Rhein is just so…easy to talk to. Easy to laugh with. So upfront about what she wants!

"Um, that nose - you don't have a brother?" "Yeah, but that's not them. No, he's my nephew, but don't tell anybody. My dad's here, though." "What!" "Don't have a cow, he had to meet somebody here and I didn't know this was where you were taking me. If I give him the high sign he'll leave."

"So, what would you like to do? We could go in and get a coffee, or across the street and avoid your old man, or -" "Somebody's singing inside. We should dance."

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"Oh, Pebble, are you a poor neglected kitty? Believe me, if I could stay home with you on non-game, non-practice days, I would."

Spring means basketball and if he wants to make team captain Wallys needs to work at it!

"Good evening, dear. What's the word?" "We got a huge kickback! Think about what you'd like to do to celebrate!" What the hell is he doing bringing a hot redhead home on a celebration day?

Sometimes…okay, they have money now. Gobs of money. And she's in charge of it. The house has her stamp all over it, except for the front bedroom being saved for Rocky and Ginger. She is a respected businesswoman with a thriving business. This is nothing like the old days. Except that Hamilton's paying attention to the redhead and Sandy's in here cooking. Again.

"My goodness, what smells so good?" "Calamari. It's amazing what you can get at the General Store these days." "Wow, I wish I could cook like that! But I barely have time to learn to make spaghetti."

"Yeah, Penny, thought it was about time to touch base. You came to Ham's party but we hardly talked at all…Oh, hell, yeah, huge bonus…What do you know about the new people at the Manufactured Home Estate?"

"I'm awful tired tonight, but I was thinking we could maybe go out tomorrow night?" "I would love that."

"I bet we could still cut a rug at the Palais de Dance." "Pretty sure they don't have rugs there."

Okay, he brought the hot redhead home but he's making plans with her. She needs to get over stuff.

"You must be so proud of being connected to her legacy!" "Sure thing."

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[penig]

Hamilton is winding up his political career and leaving things in order for his hand-picked successor, but he leaps at the chance of a junket to Takemizu Village. It'll be a good experience for his successor, a chance to prove themself; a nice honeymoon for Rocky and Ginger; and educational for Wallys, too!

Sandy starts right in arranging tours, sightseeing, and shopping.

They're kind of jetlagged, though, and the first tour leaves them all exhausted and hungry. "Thanks for ordering room service, but - isn't it very expensive? Just for food?" "We need food and we can afford the extra convenience." "This cake cost more than Grandma Faith used to make in a day!" "Grandma Faith was grossly underpaid." "Well, that's true."

(They damn near died in a TPK! The tour drained energy and hunger into the deep orange on everybody and we all know how dangerous that loop is! Fortunately I cut my teeth on Sims 1 and I can micromanage a crisis like nobody's business. If I could only get through real life crises as well!)

(Also, they have gobs of money and an all-family honeymoon is exactly what Hamilton would think appropriate.)

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"You know what the most embarrassing thing in the world is? Of course you don't; cats don't get embarrassed. So I'll tell you. It's parents!"

"You done your homework?" "Soon as I've eaten. Can't expect the old brain to fire on all cylinders if it isn't properly fed." "Okay, but then you go straight to bed afterward. It's getting late."

"Oh Sandy, you are so dandy! When I see you I still get so r-" "Ugh, Dad, gross!"

Sandy thinks Hamilton needs to come up with hobbies to keep him busy once he retires, and he remembers, when he was a kid, wanting a telescope, and Mama saying they couldn't afford it. Well, that's not true anymore! Maybe they should hit Three Lakes before Wallys goes to college? Maybe they should buy a house out there? Or...they could really travel. Takemizu Village, someplace like that.

So many possibilities. How is he supposed to choose?

He'll ask Sandy.

Sandy'll know what they should do. She's usually right about things.

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"This is not how I expected the first day of my honeymoon to go…but we'll have time."

"Eggrolls for breakfast?" "Brilliant, right? Anyhow, it's not exactly breakfast."

It's dark by the time they go out again to sample the local color. Wow, that guy has a neat trick! Wonder how it's done? Where's his tip jar?

At Sandy's insistence, they all undertake to dress in the local costume. "You're not gonna fit in like that, though, son!"

Wallys had hoped for some exotic beauties to hang with, but so far, not so much.

"I really don't think the chopper adds to the experience!" "What?!"

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"Hi, Deb! Fancy meeting you here!" "I did tell you I hung out here in the mornings, didn't I?" "Did you?"

"Personally I think a little drama is good for people." "Really? Me too!"

"We've got to head back to the hotel, but look me up if you decide LGU's for you!"

That was fun, but it'll be good to be home.

"Hi, everybody. We're back, and the painters did a great job on our room!"

Is this too much wine color? Well, they can always change the bedding and curtains…