5.17 Feast

In true springfashion, Neda decided to throw a feast for the entire family. She rented Grandmas crazy, and ended up spending all the time cooking. Even if she'd brought with her an enormous ammount of food, the family kept on eating nonstop. It was called a feast for a reason.

It was nice seeing most of the family together; chatting loudly and stuffing their faces and drinking all her nectar. Niko and Jack was already catching up, with mum almost glued to his side. Even Dragans wife, Lillian, did her best to get to know him.

When they were done eating, they kept on drinking even more of Nedas fine nectar. She had to send Lee home to get some more bottles, as her family didn't have any limits. At this speed, her entire nectarcollection would disappear. All well spent, if you asked her.

Everyone was enjoying themselves. Even if the teens spent most time away from the oldies.

Kevin and Niko didn't get all along all the time. As far as Neda could tell, they were mainly friendly with eachother. But the teenaged Kevin could be a bit snippy, and she suspected Niko didn't handle it all to well.

Ofcourse, if her brother had any self- insight, he'd notice that his son resembled him a lot. That moody behaviour that had suddenly appeared when dad showed up again, wasn't a coincidence. She was sure they'd come around. But, it did mean that Kevin was staying with her. He didn't want to move in with Niko, and that was fine.

It was a lot easier with Titania. She loved when mum held large familyparties, because she got tons of attention from her grandparents. Grandpa and Grandma were the best.

Everyone waited for the longest time for Irena to show up, but she clearly wasn't ready to swallow her pride. Still, they all missed her. At the same time they all anxiously waited for the long missing oldest sister. They were finally going to meet her in a few days. And if anyone wondered why Niko knew how to contact her, no one said anything. Atleast that was a guarantee for Irena to show up, as she'd never been one to avoid drama.

The air this close to the swamp was a bit more humid than usual, but who had the time to care about something so trivial. Especially now that Neda done such a great thing.

She snook out into the fading day after Dragan. They often talked on the phone, but they rarely met up. Other than all of the parties she held. Which actually meant they met very often. But they could've met even more often. But, just as the two of them; twins.

I've done really good, haven't I? Neda deserved to brag about her amazing feet of using Jacks computer without permission.

Yeah, you've done great. Mum and dad haven't stopped talking about it yet. You really saved the day. 

She definitely deserved the credit for this. Even if she'd never find Catherine without Nikos help, but that wasn't important. The important thing was that everything was going to end well. Irena would come along eventually.

It was far from as aweful as Neda had feared. Aino finally got to meet all her kids, and it didn't matter how shy Signe-Catherine was, because grandma had pictures to show and that meant everyone had to look at them.

She also didn't have any other children than Kevin, but maybe that wasn't so strange. She also didn't mention that she'd just lost her husband. Somethings could wait, and she had other things to worry about at the moment. Atleast the kid seemed to have grown up just fine for beeing; well, and inbreed.

As much as Neda wanted to chat up her halfsister, they mainly left the three of them alone. It was more important that she talked to her son and mother. The rest of them would just have to wait a bit. And just as expected, Irena couldn't stay away from the potential of drama.

So? Any tempertantrums yet? Yelling? Attacking? Crying? And not one word of appology. Just as it should be.

I'm so glad you came! Neda couldn't hold it in anymore. Her sister might be aweful, but they were family. And she'd missed her snark and cruelty.

Yeah, yeah. Irena patted her on the back, but Neda just knew she was crying happytears on the inside. Because she sure was; that and she was proud of herself. All of this, and no failures.

Look at me! SAAAM! LEE!! LOOK AT ME! Titania went as fast as she could, the swing squeaking loudly. She'd loved to jump off at speed, but it was still to dangerous. Maybe she'd be slung out onto the road! Or into the sun! It was never good to know, but she still planned to get as high as she could. She was sure the two teens would stop her before it got dangerous. Because teens were definitely trustworthy.

LEE! What are you doing?

Tania was shocked to see her bigbrother destroy the sandcastles. Someone had spent time building them. Why did stupid older kids always destroy everything others built? They were so mean.

She tried pleading again: Lee! Stop it! Why are you destroying the houses?

I'm Leezilla! I'm destroying town, so you have to rebuild it from scratch.

But you're a big boy, godzilla is a dinosaur.

Is not!

Is to!!!

Is not!!!! 

Is to!! 

Sam rolled her eyes at the other two. Sometimes she swore Tania and Lee were closer in age, than she was with him. Because it sure sounded like that. Why did she have to be here with the two of them? She'd wanted to meet Kevs mum, because she was mature. Unlike these two.

Stop it! Stop it! Tania didn't really seen to mind him destroying everything to much though. It was just that kids sounded whiny no matter what.

GODZILLA BRINGS FORTH THE REIGN OF CHAOS ON TOKYSAND! As much as he loved movies, he'd never wanted to work in the industry. He just loved watching them. It was a great way to relax after a long day at school, and extracurricular activities. Because he did great in school, like the rest of the kids. Yes, even if he wasn't a genious. It just meant that he never got sent to the hallway, because he never corrected the teachers.

Sam rolled her eyes as the two kept bickering. Fine, they were good sims and wanted everything with Kevs and his mum going fine. But she had tried pushing away that knot in her stomach, until she realized it was jealousy; she wanted everything with Kevs and his mum to go down terribly- That they never spoke to eachother again; that he came home dissolved in tears. Why? Because she was a terrible sim, that's why.

It was just... Tania and Lee had their mum; Neda, and then there had been he and Kevs that didn't have parents. But now he'd gotten his dad back, and a few days later he was cozying up with his mum to. Now he got to have both of them, and Neda, whilst she didn't have anyone. Ofcourse she loved Neda, but she wasn't her mum. It just wasn't the same. Sam also knew she wasn't supposed to feel like that, but she did. She'd always known her parents were gone, and now she was the only one without parents.

She really was horrible. She was sitting hoping that Kevs mum would turn him down. Or atleast that the infamous Irena would ruin everything. But they were still there, so did it mean that thing were going well? Stop thinking like that! She wanted to be the bigger sim, and see everything go well, but that meant she'd be all alone in this. And she didn't want to.

See! Aurelius explained: Now that Godzilla has inflicted the reign of chaos, it's time for you to step up and rebuild the world. 

He sat down in the sand, ignoring the strange cold that always came from the sandpits. He just knew, at the bottom of his heart, that the box was full of catpoop.

I'm going to have a city dedicated to old Eric! She wasn't entirely sure who that was, but since he was old he was probably nice.

That's as good a dedication as any.
  

Aurelius tried eavsdropping in on Sams phonecall over all of Tanias chattering. She kept phoning someone everytime she was upsed, and then she left. But he had no idea who it was. Probably a friend of sort, but why did she keep it a secret from mum? He barely overheard her saying "ofcourse she's fine with it. Yeah, she'll text you afterwards". Who was fine with what? Sam had all kinds of secrets, but most of them weren't that big of a deal. He wasn't so sure about this though.

Then she hung up and left: Bye Sam! 

He barely got a wave back from her. If he hadn't been so scared of her, he'd ask where she was going and who she was meeting. Not that she'd ever harmed him or anything, but she had that explosive temper that scared him a bit. Maybe when he got a bit tougher.

As Sam dissapeared into the nearly underground, Tania kept on chatting: She'd meeting that man again. 

Huh? Was she playing now or?

Samantha is meeting that man. That's where she's going aaaall the time. To meet that man. She threw some sand around: Swwooosh! It's snowing! OH NO! Old Eric, save us all!! She grabbed a stick that he assumed as one of the residents, and snapped it.

Aurelius drew a bit in the sand; so Sam had a boyfriend, that did explain a lot. Probably someone from the other schooldistrict, but he had no idea who.

Titania was so cute though, still having problems with understanding that bigger didn't necessarily mean older. She still didn't get that he was younger than Kevin, even if he was bigger. And that him and mum weren't the same age, even if he was almost as tall as her. So he didn't worry when she'd called Sams boyfriend a man instead of a big boy; that just meant he was tall. Yeah, that made sense. Made it harder for her to beat him over the head then.

Everything was going so well that Neda was sure that things had turned. So, for once she accepted one of the many dates she was asked out for. It wasn't to ignore, that they had ran in a lot quicker after she got on tv.

Halvard was a lot older than her, but she didn't mind. Maybe it was the way to go. Trying to date mature men, instead of someone her own age. He was a bit strangely dressed, but beeing charming, fun, a gentleman and a great dancer, Neda was more than willing to ignore it.

He twirled her around with ease, to Nedas great delight. She already had butterflies in her stomach. But beeing a lot older now, she knew that they didn't mean anything than a hope of what might be. Not what was. It didn't stop her from enjoying the attention.

She also tried pretending she wasn't dying to feel a mans hands on her again. She hadn't been with anyone since before Titania was born. Not that she'd missed it really, it was just that standing this close to a man made her remember it. Could say what she wanted about Steve, but he'd been pretty decent that way. Wonder how long it was okay to wait? She didn't really want to rush into anything. And Halvard was a mature man, not some boy that just graduated.

 I can't remember last time I had this much fun! Neda had already decided not to pretend she wasn't enjoying everything. She was getting to old to play games. Either they were interested, or they weren't.

Well, I did tell you. Halvard sounded very confident in himself. He was a single man, with no kids of his own, he'd told her. So she was a bit surprised that he wasn't scared off by her four- but again, he was older than her. He'd just worked to become successful. And now that he was working less, he'd decided to date again. It was a good story; she liked it.

You sure did. She hadn't mentioned anything about where she lived either. Their house was nice, even if a bit small. But when sims heard that it was one of those old containers that had been remodeled, they usually imagined something completely different. So best not to say anything; atleast yet. She'd wanted to move, but the housing market was terrible.

So, is it tempting to do it another time maybe? He had to enjoying himself since he already asked for a new date, before this one even ended.

It soundes very tempting. She answered honestly. She could've tried beeing flirty, but wasn't really good at it. Best to avoid it then: I'd love to go out another time. I'm really enjoying spending time with you. 

I enjoy spending time with you to. He was just as honest. This might actually work.

It was way past her bedtime before she headed home, the entire house was quiet with the kids beeing asleep and all. She didn't really know what got into her. She'd already checked Halvard online before going out with him, and he'd seemed alright. But, for some reason she had this nagging feeling. He was just to good. Why would a single, successful man go out with a singlemother of four that kind of lived in a dumpster?

She sent a message to her brother, hoping he'd see it tomorrow: Hey brother-where-art-thou! Do my a favour and check out Halvard Olsen Røysland; some hotshot businessman. Not for work. She'd never gotten the hang of typing like a teenager, and wasn't planning on it either.

Clearly Dragan never slept, and texted her back a couple of minutes later: Halvard Olsen Røysland; kingpin. He's got 5!priv. profiles. 1 of them married with 3 kids. Then links to all of them.

That was him alright. Fucking hell.

Ofcourse he was a married man with several different profiles to hide it. And he was engaged on two of the others. She knew he was to good to be true. Why did she even bother?! Men were scum!

Refusing to be to disappointed, Neda went to sleep. She had a workday tomorrow, and atleast she'd gotten a free night of fun. Completely unaware of someone breaking into their house.

Nedas fan had waited outside her house forever, and didn't have any plans other than staring creepily at her. Maybe steal a few personal items for herself. All harmless! She just weirdly obsessed over the weatherlady!

She hadn't gotten into her room, before she was tackled by a skinny twin that threw himself on her from the staircase, sending her straight down. She quickly got up and ran off. This family was crazy!

Kevin drew breath through his nose. There was no point in calling police, because they never did anything. They just looked around and nagged, before leaving. Best to let Neda sleep instead. It was so rare she was out and having some fun. But, it wasn't the first time he'd thrown out one of her creepy fans, and probably wouldn't be the last either. He locked the door before going back to bed, damned freaks.
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I didn't have to much about Catherine, because this is Nedas story after all. But it did end well, so it's all good and she's good so it's why she doesn't hold any grudges. Have to use that trait for something. Irena was supposed to be cozy with the rest alot earlier, but she keeps on ditching all the invites. And all's good between Kevin and Niko to, he's just a bit moody there. They are bestfriends already.

The burglar was completely random, so nothing to worry about there either. I'd just forgotten that Kevin is brave, so I was a bit taken back when he launched at the poor burglar like that.

Thanks for reading

5.14 Ring your bells

As luck would have it, winter decided to do a 360 and get freezing cold in just a few days, turning beeing outside an aweful experience. The place they had decided to visit was really nice though, so nice that Neda contemplated having potential parties here if she ever decided to host another one.

Right now she was busy practicing her writing skills, as she'd just gotten promoted to investegative journalist. She'd gotten it after taking pictures of some creepy man that harassed a co- worker.

Kevs, could you take Titania for a second, please. The toddler wasn't making a fuzz, but she still ruined her consentration.

Kevin was more than happy to help a bit, atleast right now. They were just spending some time away from the house. And it was a great way for the kids, to avoid coming up with something to do all on their own.

Hi Titania! Why don't you and me go somewhere else, and let mum be alone a bit. She tried grabbing a handful of red hair from his scalp, a move he'd been able to avoid for what seemed a very long time now. She didn't do it to be mean though, she was just beeing a toddler.

She started fuzzing a bit. As most kids she highly preffered beeing in the way where she could be irritating, instead of somewhere she was welcome: Come on, I'll let you bite Aurelius shin...

Okay! 

Neda just pretended she didn't hear that.

The kids had found themselves a wise senior citizen to teach them the exciting world of Domino, and they had that time when they experienced the difference from beeing young and old; he took his sweet damned time doing anything.

As much as Aurelius excellen in the art of zoning out, and still come off as paying attention; he had clearly found his match.

Kevin did his best to start some intelligent strategy, but it was Aurelius that made the first move. Going through his pieced he said: So, I can do this then? It wasn't all bad playing a game, but he'd rather watch tv. There were few things as good as that.

The ancient teacher pulled out one of his own pieces, kept staring at the table and then resigned: That... that was a really good move boy! You're a natural! 

Yeah whatever. Aurelius was barely paying attention anyway, because tv. There was a giant tv here somewhere and he wasn't watching it. He didn't even notice the ancient one eventually putting another piece down.

Like the others, it was Kevins first try at domino. And he really wanted to win; even if it was unlikely.

Doing his best finding a strategy, he was interrupted by the wise one: Don't think boy. You must feel the board, the feeling when the spirits of the domino takes takes a hold on your soul.

Sam looked at the old man; Old man, you smell like booze!

Like all this shit about spirits and stuff didn't already give it off. Goddamned idiot. She'd rather have Neda play with them, but she was to busy working.

A part of her kind of missed the orphanage and Brandon, but still not a lot. She met the kids at school anyway, and she was glad to have a home of her own now. Even if it wasn't exactely like a normal family. With her luck, they'd probably send her home the first time she got angry; they always did that.

Oh, that's what the smell is? I thought it was Kevs' aftershave!

Aurelius was hilarious when he wanted to. It was a bit odd to have another kid around the house, but Sam seemed nice enough, they played a bit together even if she hadn't lived with them very long. It was strange to all of a sudden have a new sister, but he'd been prepared for it. He didn't mind that mum gave her attention either, because she still had tons of time for him!

....Very funny...

Winter truly was everyones favourite season, and it was pretty much impossible to stay indoors when there was so much fun to do outside. Many sims kept ignoring the cold to spend some time on the ice, even the cities cosplayers. Atleast everyone around hoped it was a cosplayer.

Neda had almost expected Dragan not to show up, but she couldn't really figure out why she'd thought it. They were meeting at todays hotspot, hoping that Irena wouldn't figure it out. She'd never thought that she'd have the energy to keep this up for so long.

So, what's going on? Kevs stopped asking questions about his parents, and I'm not sure it's a good thing. Mum and dad are getting older, and I want him to meet them! And she wanted to meet them. She missed her mum and dad. And her brother ofcourse.

Whatever had happened, they had to have gotten over it by now. He was a teenager for crying out loud, and they weren't allowed to be upset about the entire thing anymore!

She could almost see how he formed a rejection in his head: I don't know, he sighed, looking more tired than he should be allowed to: They won the first cases, obviously, but then she appealed again. It was rejected though.

What? The case had been rejected, and yet he hadn't told her: Well, why didn't you tell me?

Dragan finally resigned: I'm just so tired Neda. What if she starts the entire thing again? I don't think I can handle going through everything one more time.

It's not about you Dragan! It's about Kevs, mum and dad! 

Yeah, I know. But I'm still tired of it. I never knew Irena had all that energy!

He wasn't even sure if she did it out if greed, or genuin worry. But if she actually worried, then why didn't she understand that it wore out their parents to?

I'm a bit surprised at that to, Neda admitted. She just didn't have it in her to stay mad at her twinbrother; whom she still didn't feel a special twinbond to: Maybe she actually thinks she's doing the right thing? 

What if she was doing the right thing? Maybe her and Dragan was in the wrong?

But, Neda continued: I still think that Kevs and my kids are more important. I mean, mum and dad have four grandkids they've never met. Because Sam was their grandkid to. Wonder if she'd be okay with meeting them? She hadn't lived with them for very long.

Maybe she should tell him, though, that she had a plan. And she couldn't leave the kids alone without chaperoning. And for that she needed help.

Dragan? I think I want to go and find Niko. I have to ask Kevs if he wants to go with me though, but I need a babysitter for when I do.

Are you sure that's a good idea? Does he... does he know? After all this time, they still weren't able to say the words out loud.

Uhm.... no. No, I haven't told him.

I mean, I think that either of his parents should tell. Because I don't know what else to say than just.... that.

That, and she'd chicken out. She was fully aware of the fact that he'd probably end up hating her for not telling him earlier. But it didn't matter. He still deserved to know.

I just think that any additional questions is best answered by his parents. And I think I know how to find Niko. And maybe he knows how Kevin can get in contact with his mum.

It's a good idea and all Neda, but he keeps skipping everytime I find him.

It wasn't that he knew that Dragan was looking. He was just present at places for a short time. Probably to avoid beeing found, just in case.

Oh littlebrother, I might not be a computerwhiz like you, but that doesn't mean I don't know how to find someone. I am a journalist after all, and sometimes the easiest solution is actually the best.

She couldn't belive she hadn't thought about it before. There was someone who knew everything about Niko wether he wanted to or not.

When Dragan still looked confused, she decided to enlighten him: Jack. You know our cousin? Jack, whom Niko always looked up to, and hung around no matter if Jack wanted him to or not? I bet that he either knows his travel plan, or he'll be able to figure it out in a heartbeat! 

She was so clever it almost hurt! But first things first.

Anyways, I'll take the kids over in a few days

But....

Don't interrupt me. I'll bring the kids over on saturday and we'll see how it goes.. Make sure mum and dad are prepared. Then I'll talk to Jack whilst they're there. If it goes well, and Jack knows what I think he does, you get to babysit when I leave. Then she was going to find that damned brother of theirs. She was done trying to save his arse.

Aurelius stared jealously at Sams food. He'd decided to go with dessert first, but regretted it a bit. The lasagna smelled really good. He bet it was made from scratch to, not like most of the food mum made.

Turned out it hadn't been anything to worry about at all. They acted just like grandparents were expected to: stuffing the kids full of food, and told them about all the embarassing things Neda had done as a kid.

It went so smoothly that Neda excused herself really early on, saying she had an errand.

The kids were so well behaved that Neda probably wouldn't have recognized them had she seen it. They happily helped with the dishes, as Titania talked to her grandma. She thought grandma looked really posh, and when she was ancient she wanted to look as posh to.

Looking down at the steps, Neda imagined it would stop her from slipping on the thin layer of ice that covered them.

She hadn't met Jack, aunt Angelas son, in ages. They'd bumped into eachother around town occationally, and exchanged short sentences about the weather ofcourse. But they'd never really met. Come to think about it, they'd barely really talked to eachother either. He'd always been Nikos friend, but he was also a lot older then her.

She showed down the little shock she got when he opened the door. Wow, he'd gotten old! She knew he had three daughters with two different women, but he was divorced now. Good for them, beeing single was the only way to live after all.

Jack seemed shocked to see her to, but it left pretty quicky: Neda? Is everything alright with uncle Danny and auntie? 

Oh, she hadn't thought about him thinking they'd died: No, they are fine. I just came from them now. Everyone says hello by the way.

He probably had other things he'd rather do, but she still got invited in where they sat in the small livingroom. It looked just like she'd assumed he'd live to: simple, with expensive furniture.

Do you want some coffe or? Jack could atleast pretend he was a good host.

Neda declined: No thanks, I'm fine. I just came from mum, so I'm full. 

So, you're all talking to eachother again then? 

So he knew about that? Well, why wouldn't he: No, I haven't seen Irena. But the rest of us is.

You know Jack, she might as well continue since he'd opened the conversation this way: The one we're really missing is Niko. Uhm, I'm sure you know that I'm raising his son.

Kevin? 

Yeah, that's him alright. And I kind of think it would be good for him to meet his dad soon. He's a teenager already and I though.... She hadn't thought this would be so difficult: And I thought that maybe you know where he is? Or if you know how to contact him?

Jack shifted uncomfortably as she kept talking: I mean, Kevin really wants to meet him. He can't remember him at all. 

She smeared it on thick, since he couldn't know that she hadn't told her nephew about it. Besides, Jacks mum had died when he was a very young man, so she indirectly appealed to that side of him.

And I figured that, if Niko doesn't want to meet up. It would be better for Kevs is he tells him himself. 

I don't know where he is. He sounded like a robot when saying it, completely devoted of emotion

What?

I don't know where he is. He sends the occational mail, or we chat a bit. But he's always on his way somewhere. 

Jack had to be one of the worst liars she'd ever seen. Neda contemplated on calling him out on the assumed lie, but she didn't know him that well. She had no idea how he'd react.

It was way to quiet here for her liking, she was used to the kids beeing around all the time. He must have soundproof windows to, because the traffic was barely hearable, either that, or it was slow today.

I heard from him a few weeks ago, but he was already on his way somewhere else. He was going to some small village, and stay there a couple of days before moving on. And before you ask, no, he didn't say the name. Doubt it'll even come up on a map. 

Okay. Do you have a phonenumber or something I can reach him on?

Sorry Neda, he uses what's available where he is. Which is why the contact is so sporadic.  

She wasn't planning on giving up that easily: Well, what about a username? He has to have one of those if he's chatting with you. Or an e- mail adresse?

Hoping that he'd stutter so she could call out a lie, Jack didn't seem to have that problem: He doesn't use one specific. He just contacts me with some random numbers usually, and he switches mails constantly. 

So, he really doesn't want to be found does he? Maybe he wasn't lying. It didn't sound like it atleast.

No, he doesn't. If I knew where he was Neda, I'd tell. 

I know Jack. I just hoped it was something you hadn't thought about. I didn't mean to come off as accusing you of anything. She had noticed the big windows around his house. And she might have taken a sneak peek throught them before ringing the bell.

He smiled at her: Thanks Neda. I understand what you mean though. I'd never thought he'd think about so many alternatives, you know. 

I know.

I should probably get the kids before they drive mum and dad crazy. Thanks for the talk Jack.

No problem. Sorry I couldn't be of any help.

Don't worry about it. Neda answered: I just needed to try. Hey, could I borrow your bathroom before I leave? 

Sure. There's one downstairs. You want me to show you? It's just down the stairs, through the door. And then you'll see another door. And it's right there.

No thanks mate. I think I'll be able to find it.

Jacks description was accurate, which Neda already knew. She was a journalist, and sometimes that involved digging through sims trash and peep in through their windows; as creepy as it sounded. And she'd seen his office and the laptop with the green light on it, showing that it was already powered up, but just closed.

She couldn't have guaranteed that one of the doors was a bathroom, but the houses here usually had that layout. And she was right, so nothing else to worry about them.

As expected of the single man, it wasn't password protected either. Why would it be? He lived alone. And lets just face it, the only "secret" thing that Jack had here, was some enormous ammount of dietplans, workout scheduels and list of so- called superfoods nutritinals values; blech.

She didn't even have to open his mail, but just found the nearest chatlog. And there it was. Nikos travelplan. She always knew he didn't have it in him beeing spontanious.

She opened the file the user called a lot of random numbers had attached; and took a picture of it with her phone. She couldn't bother seeing if she could access his line, this was a lot easier. Ofcourse, she also understood that she could've just asked Dragan to access Jacks computer from home, but it was a bit late for that now.  Now to remove all traces of her whereabouts on the laptop, and to remember to flush the toilet before she left. She'd just tell him that she'd emptied her menstrualcup if he asked what took so long, because that way he wouldn't ask more, or get suspicious.

And this is your dad as a teenager! He tried having that emo- style, but he just couldn't handle beeing deep and dramatic. He was waaaay to much of a mums boy for that. 

Turned out that Aino and Kevin got scaringly well along. Grandma just enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, and this one actually listened to her: You look so much like him! Oh, and here he is on vacation in Apaloosa plains. He thought he'd found real dinosaurskeletons, but your uncle Dragan told him it wasn't possible. Your dad pouted about that for weeks!

I got his travelplan, for a few seasons forward. 

Dragan stood eerily still for a while before answering: Really? You got it? From Jack?

No, I just found it on his computer. 

Luckily he didn't say anything about how he could've found it for her. For all she knew, he might be careful since he was in politics, and that it would've been a scandal. She hadn't even thought about that. 

Nice job Neda.

Now she was wondering why he would take the chance, on ruining his careere with the scandal that could break. Why wasn't he worried about that? Maybe he hadn't even thought about it. Or, he might actually not care. He'd probably be happy as long as he had a computer.

I think I'll go right after snowflake day, which by the way you're all invited to. If I get an early flight, I should be able to be at Egypt when he gets there. 

He's going to Egypt? Wonder why he hadn't been there before.

Yeah, it's some really tiny place called Al- Simhara. Usually some stop for touristsbuses, but sims rarely stay there.

Neda put on her best puppyeyes at her brother: It would've been really great, if you could like do some of that computerstuff, just to keep an eye to see if the travelplan changes. And, it would've been really great if you wanted to babysit all the kids. Atleast the youngest ones?

There's no need to pull out the puppyeyes Neda, they can stay here. He couldn't go with her himself, he thought that two elderly sims, three kids a dog and a cat was a bit much to leave his wife with.

Thanks littlebrother. If Kevin doesn't want to come, then he'll probably want to stay at the house alone. That was the best anyway, because that way he could take care of the animals: But if he goes with me, you'll have to feed our animals to.

All of the family, excluding Irena, met up for snowflake day. Her and her family was invited, but didn't show up. With the lack or room at home, Neda just rented the karaoke- bar in town and held it there. Everyone agreed it was a great party, and they'd most likely gained quite a few pounds after the buffet.

Finishing the last glass of nectar, Nedas favourite thing about renting a place to throw a party, was that she didn't have to clean it up herself afterwards. Her family had left with the kids, and it was just her and Kevin back now. She might as well just finish it now.

She took another look at Kevin, who still wondered why she'd asked him to stay behind when everyone else left. She ignored that little feeling in the back of her head that said he was never going to talk to her again, when he figured out what she knew. But that didn't matter. It was about time he knew, and if that meant he didn't want to see her again, it was still about what was best for him.

I think I know where we can find your dad. I can't promise that he'll be there, but it's worth a shot. Do you want to go with me?

He kept stuttering several times before beeing able to form a coherent word: What?
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That was a long chapter for such a short conclusion. Oh, the old man at the start there; Neda was supposed to play domino with them, but the old man got there first. And if anyone wondered what happened with Kevins glasses as he aged up- his nose is to big and broad. So they sink in to the nosebridge. So no more glasses.

Thanks for reading