Hello everyone and welcome back to the Love Legacy!
At the end of last chapter we had to say goodbye to our beloved Arni :( But hey, it's Sims, he's going to come back as a ghost soon, right? In the meantime, it looks like it's time for a long awaited, and planned, birthday party...
James: I can't believe he's gone, Eric... and right before our birthday! He could have waited just one more day... just one...
Eric: I know, it's really sad, I also thought he would be there to celebrate us...
James: I can't believe it... we planned this party for so long, and we were so happy, and now... maybe we should cancel....
Eric: I feel the same brother, but think what grandpa would want... I don't think he would want us to cancel the party because we're sad for him, he would want us to be happy and celebrate! He'll be there with us... somehow...
James: yeah you're right... but I'm not sure I'm in the right mood now...
Eric: let's go get some breakfast first, brother...
Eric: except Annie and Arwyn who are alreday cooking for our party...
James: yeah, I guess that will take their mind off the situation for a bit...
Eric: yeah, poor Aneira, she was not even at home... what a shock... and Lowri is also hiding somewhere now.... she didn't take it too well poor Lo....
Eric: uh... birthday cakes?
James: I think granny is going to bake those later in the cottage... oh, hi Berwyn, another one awake, yay!
Eric: yes! Although...
Berwyn: I know, it's really sad about your grandfather...
James: yeah...
Berwyn: but hey, he'll be watching you from somewhere, you know? He'll be celebrating you, it's just that you won't see him...
Eric: that's what I told James!
Eric: James wanted to cancel the party but I said - no, grandpa would have wanted us to go on with it and have fun! Right?
Aneira: of course he would *smiles* it's so sad though... I keep feeling like I want to cry...
Aneira: oh, granny June... I'm so sorry.... do you want a hug?
June: no dear, I just need something to do... but thank you...
June: hey Lowri, do you need help with those homework?
Lowri: grandma... no... thank you, I've almost finished.... but hey, grandma....
Berwyn: of course! Give me a job An, I need it...
Aneira: great, you go ahead then. We're baking a few last batches of muffins and we'll be right there, okay?
Berwyn: I'm already on my way!
*noise in the background*
Ella: hey...
Berwyn: Ella!!
Berwyn: holy plumbob I did not expect you here, that's a surprise!
Ella: yes well, I was coming to see you guys and I saw you walking to the cottage so I thought I would come here first...
Berwyn: what a wonderful idea you had *winks*
Ella: *smiles* you too, Berwyn... you too....
Ella: I've missed you too...
Berwyn: good to hear *grins*
Berwyn: don't you dare leave me again...
Ella: hey, it's you that left without saying goodbye! I didn't know if I would see you again, I ---
Berwyn: I know, I was joking... but hey, looks like someone missed me! I'm flattered....
Berwyn: pleased... okay, I have a bubble of joy bubbling inside me, happy?
Ella: *laughs* oh shut up...
Berwyn: I'm sorry I couldn't say goodbye, it was all sudden... and then we were in a situation and couldn't communicate...
Ella: I know, Aneira told me.... these people are rubbish!
Berwyn: ... but then Aneira arrived... and I thought wow, my brother is a lucky man... I thought I would do anything to make sure they can be together... I thought I would never see you again... and then... we're here...
Ella: I'm so glad you're here Ber...
Berwyn: you are? How much? *smirks*
Berwyn: well, that would imply setting up a tent outside this very cottage...
Ella: but inside the cottage is much warmer, right? And more comfortable..
Ella: just kiss me Berwyn...
Ella: what? Why?
Berwyn: I.... I need to tell you something first...
Ella: what... oh... did you meet someone else?
Berwyn: what? No, of course not... jeez, I couldn't....
Ella: then...
Berwyn: ... I love you Ella...
Ella: what..... Berwyn... you....
Berwyn: love you, yes. Very much.
Berwyn: that it was just for fun, no strings attached? Yes, at the beginning maybe. But I can't lie to myself... or to you... anymore. I have feelings for you El, real ones. Strong ones...
Ella: ah... I....
Ella: I.... I don't know.... Harry....
Berwyn: ah. Harry. Of course...
Ella: Berwyn...
Arwyn: uhm let me think... about 0% probably?
Aneira: haha come on, let's have some faith in--- hey, is that Ella?!
Arwyn: I'm so gonna kill my brother...
Aneira: Ella!! Ella, wait!!
Ella: ah... Annie... I hadn't seen you....
Aneira: Ella, what's wrong? You're crying... have you seen Berwyn?
Ella: yes...
Aneira: what did he do? Ella...
Ella: nothing he.... I.....oh Annie it was awful!
Aneira: what did he do, El!
Ella: nothing he... he was wonderful...
Aneira: uh? I don't understand...
Aneira: what!! Really!! Oh my goodness El!! This is ... but why are you running away then?
Aneira: oh El... but you love him too, right? I think--- but nevermind what I think, let's go back inside and you can talk to him again...
Ella: I... no, I have to go An.... I'm sorry....
Berwyn: I... I'm sorry...
Arwyn: I don't know what happened, he won't talk to me... but he's---
Aneira: but Berwyn...
Berwyn: I'm fine. Just drop it, okay? Let's go, I'm on barbecuing duties today, better fire up that grill early...
Aneira: wait, Berwyn...
Aneira: he told her he loved her, Ar...
Arwyn: did he really! Oh, brother....
Aneira: she messed up, she was confused... but I think she loves him too... we need to do something, Arwyn...
Aneira: yes, let's go... we'll figure it out....
Aneira: Amelia! You grew up too!
Amelia: all of us did, we were born more or less at the same time so.... except Gareth and Lowri of course, they are younger...
Luke: hey, and there's a new app on the phone! Social bunny, do you know what that is? I'm sure it wasn't there before...
June: oh, my grandchildren are all so beautiful... Arni would have loved to see them all grown up *sniffs* we have one big band of teen agers now... *sniffs*
June: yes, you're right dear... I just had a moment... I'll get baking the birthday cakes now...
Luke: indeed...
Amelia: yes it is, but guys, he wouldn't want you to be sad! It's a birthday party, we should celebrate and have a slice of cake for him too!
Leo: I am! My boys are growing up, I'm very proud! Besides, it's such a sad time otherwise that I think one of our crazy Love parties is exactly what we all need... I'm glad James and Eric decided to go ahead with this...
Aneira: I know, and grandpa wouldn't want us to be sad and cry for days, would he?
Leo: definitely not... he would probably want us to dance crazy... it's a family tradition!
Aneira: *laughs* indeed it is...
Lowri: don't mind me brother... I'm just going to hide under a blanket and cry... I'll be back...
Trystan: being friendly, well, way too friendly, with these two creepy guys that looked like they're in a gang or something!
Trystan: of course I'm serious!
Alex: hey guys... don't mind me, keep talking...
Jimmy: ... and so you....
Trystan: ran away of course! They spotted me and started calling me freak...
Jimmy: Matilda called you freak? How dare she! Well, you got the answer you wanted anyway...
Trystan: not her, those gang guys...
Trystan: I don't know, I was running away... and was far anyway... but she didn't call me or come after me, so I guess that's it...
Jimmy: but you don't know for sure...
Trystan: no!! This is rubbish... it was completely useless...
Jimmy: *sighs* listen, man, if you want my advice: just forget it and move on... if she wanted to talk to you, she would have called you ages ago... and if she hasn't, she's obviously moved on... and if she's now in a gang as you said, you wouldn't want to have anything to do with her anyway, right?
Jimmy: sorry, man...
Lowri: hey... don't mind me, keep talking... I'll just go hide under the blanket....
Alex: *cries* this is all so saaaaaad!
Jimmy: ... perhaps we should continue this conversation somewhere else...
Trystan: well, I think we're done anyway... and you're right... thanks, Jimmy...
Jimmy: any time *smiles*
Amelia: true, you two have been inseparable since forever... so cute *smiles*
Jimmy: actually it's kinda creepy, seeing you all so grown up... including my sisters! I can't believe we're going to be all in school together now... I mean, my sisters are still kids right?
Alex: yeah, thanks uncle Leo... it's just... it's all so sad....
James: I know, but it's our birthday!! The cakes are ready, we are just waiting for Glyn now and then we can celebrate!! Woohooo!!
Janet: I think I'll wait for James to grow up first... then maybe we can dance together...
Clara: this party is so cool! So glad I got invited!
Arwyn: I don't know, just felt like it...
Berwyn: but it's my job! I'm on official barbecuing duties today...
Arwyn: yes, well, after I'm done finishing these hot dogs...
Berwyn: but I need a job! Arwyn don't do this to me, I need a purpose today more then ever... please just let me do my job!
June: Glyn! So nice to see you again... and what a handsome young man you have become!
Glyn: haha thanks June...
Alice: Glyn! You're finally here! They've been waiting for you...
June: I just said he's handsome, is he not?
Alice: mum!
Glyn: haha don't worry... and thank you!
June: *sighs* thank you, kid... it's hard....
Glyn: I can imagine...
Glyn: Eric, James! The big day has finally come, huh? Happy birthday!
Glyn: ah... sorry... er... family drama....
Eric: what drama?
Glyn: well, my sister Blodwen wanted to come and threw a tantrum... and then Enfys too...minus the tantrum....
James: what?! Oh no... I mean....
Glyn: *laughs* yeah, I thought it might not be a great idea... but she doesn't know she's not super popular you know... and she was really really insistent... Enfys would have been fine but I couldn't take one without the other so... I told them it was a teen only party so they could not come, and it worked...
Eric: *phew*
James: great! Then, what are we waiting for? Let's go blow the candles!
June: wow, these elves really like your family, don't they? I wonder why they all want to come here... is it not nice over there? It must be their horrible mother...
Alice: mum, shush, he'll hear you!
James: wooohoooo! At last!!!
Zoe: Glyn....
Glyn: Zoe... wow...
Amelia: *smiles*
Zoe: hey....
Eric: happy birthday James!
Arwyn: I'm so glad master Glyn made it! And without the family...
Berwyn: yeah, otherwise... imagine the drama....
Janet: I don't know if James will like me when he grows up... it's so easy for Jen and Eric, they've always been inseparable... but James never really cared for me... what if this is still the case now?
Aneira: oh don't worry, you were just kids! But if you like my brother just tell him... maybe not now, he's just about to grow up....but when the time is right...
Janet: yeah... you're right... but what if he doesn't feel the same?
Zoe: er... not really it's just... we were all hanging out together when he was here before, remember? So....
Trystan: true, I just never noticed... nevermind.... I was probably too busy working on my robots...
Berwyn: ..... *grins*
Eric: wait for me Jen, I'll be with you in a moment...
Crowd: *cheering*
James: happy birthday to us! Wait, where are you going, brother?
Crowd: *cheering*
Jennifer: wait, what exactly are we cheering now? They are not here anymore!
Amelia: don't worry Jen, he'll grow up and be back here with you in no time!
Chloe: I think so....
Zoe: er... what are you talking about?
Chloe: Glyn of course! Besides, I saw you two talking earlier... I didn't know you were talking to him, you don't usually talk to many people... anyway, do you think you could put a good word for me, next time you talk?
Zoe: ah.... uhm... yeah sure...
Chloe: awesome, you're the best, sister! I really want to use this camping trip to get close to him you know... and I wouldn't mind getting very close, if you know what I mean... *smiles*
Zoe: oh, look, I think something is happening...
Glyn: yeah sure...
Berwyn: master Glyn, you seem... somewhat... distracted...
Glyn: yeah... uh, what did you say?
Berwyn: *smiles* I say go for it *winks*
Glyn: yeah... you're right... and she's so beautiful isn't she....
Alice: my boys are growing up!! I can't believe I will have three teen boys at home... we're getting old... but it's so beautiful to see them grow up and shape their own lives and stories... I feel so proud!
Eric: strange... but amazing strange!
James: look at you brother, don't waste one minute and go smooch your girlfriend *winks*
James: well, we were kids, I had more important things to do.... but now... I feel... that girls are cool... very cool... actually, do you know anybody that I could ask out on a date? I think it's time for me to experience that... but do we even know anybody we're not related to? There are so many of us I never cared about meeting anybody else before...
Eric: well, good! Then you might want to go talk to her sister Jan, right? I kept trying to pair you up but you couldn't care less, but maybe now...
James: ah, I'm not sure bro, I never thought of her that way... but yeah, I will talk to her, sure...
Aneira: oh my goodness my brothers are teen agers! I'm a proud big sister now! But three teen brothers... it's going to be a handful!
Amelia: don't talk to me, Alex is blocking the way...
Clara: James and Eric have grown up! So cool! They look so handsome I think....
Eric: thanks man...
Alex: no, I mean, I have set up a real club just for us! You'll get a notification that you've been added soon... we can meet up, go out, do stuff.. whatever we want. All together, us Love teens!
Eric: sounds cool!
Clara: hey James, happy birthday!
James: thanks Clara!
Clara: I think you are very handsome now, James!
James: oh, thank you! *laughs* That's sweet...
Clara: *smiles*
Jennifer: oh my goodness, Eric looks so handsome *blushes*... I need to go and see him up close....
Alice: it was bound to happen at some point, right? *smiles* but yes, I'm very proud... although I wonder, what kind of new drama we'll be drawn into now....
Leo: well, after Aneira's little escape, I hope we'll have some peace and quiet for a while, don't you think?
Eric: sure, thanks man! But I need to hurry... I need to go find Jenny...
Alex: I guess he's still stuck outside... or still talking to Clara, I don't know... they're still friends even if he's grown up, isn't it sweet?
Janet: sweet indeed... why does he have to be so perfect...
Chloe: mmm these red velvet muffins are soooo good... you should try them Glyn... it's like biting something... mmm... sexy I would say...
Jennifer: and here comes James!
Jimmy: and here's James! You can go talk to him now, Jan...
Aneira: so... how does it feel James? Growing up...
Eric: Jenny where are you, I can't see you anymore!
Eric: oh good, I thought you had disappeared or somehting...
Chloe: after the camping trip, we can show Glyn around! He could also stay at our place if he wants to...
Chloe: although I just remembered that you said you were busy doing... something... right sister? But don't worry, I can keep Glyn company while you're away. I'm sure Glyn is fine with that, right Glyn?
Zoe: Chloe stop, this is embarrassing!
Jenny: this is so cool!!! What a wonderful idea, Eric...
Amelia: this camping trip is going to be fun...
Arwyn: hey brother, how is that grilled fruit coming along...
Zoe: Blodwen? Oh no, what is she up to this time...
Chloe: *cough cough* and how would you know his sister so well, sister?
Glyn: oh my goodness, did I just call her crazy? What whas I thinking! My sister annoyed me too much... time to switch off the phone... Get a grip Glyn, all is well, you can do this...
Zoe: holy plumbob, stop whatever you're doing Zoe, can't you see you're making a fool of yourself?
Eric: hey.... admiring the view?
Eric: Jen, are we still....
Eric: then better make it official... Jenny... will you be my girlfriend?
Jennifer: I can't believe this is really happening! I've waited for this moment like forever...
Glyn: Zoe! Are you joining us? Please join us...
Zoe: sure... thanks Glyn....
Glyn: pleaseure... *smiles* so.... uhm... aren't the waffles nice!
Alice: *smiles*
Alice: Glyn...
Glyn: oh god, I feel so stupid auntie Alie... I don't know how to speak anymore....
Alice: relax, I think you might just like Zoe *smiles*
Glyn: but of course I do! Since we were kids....
Alice: oh, I didn't know! Well...
Glyn: isn't she beautiful... I can't stop looking at her... and then somehow I can't speak anything that makes sense...
Alice: well, maybe you can tell her you like her, at some point...
Glyn: oh, she knows... see, we've been writing to each other all this time, in secret of course....
Alice: what! I had no idea...
Glyn: that's what the secret part means *grins* it's just weird now that we've grown up... and her sister is acting so weird sometimes...
Zoe: holy plumbob Chloe! Cringe much...
Chloe: but it is... you should try these muffins, sister...
Jennifer: haha Chloe, you're so funny....
Eric: and you are so beautiful my darling...
Jennifer: Eric! Finally....
Alex: oh good, your sister was looking for him...
Janet: oh dear... well... mmm... maybe I'll finish eating first....
Jimmy: are you chickening out?
Janet: no, I'm just taking my time... to plan what to say to him... that's all...
Jennifer: Eric...
Eric: Jenny! Finally I can talk to you...
James: it feels good! Really good! I feel like the world is just full of possibilities now... and I can do anything I want!
Aneira: well, not exactly anything...
Lowri: for example?
James: I don't know... do sports, play basketball... I don't know... go skiing or something...
Gareth: but we can also do these things....
James: yes but it feels different now! And this feels like something cool... that would make me look cool...
Lowri: look cool?
Gareth: he means for girls....
Lowri: ah! So you are basically looking for a girlfriend, brother! *laughs*
James: shut up, you don't understand these things, you're just a kid...
Gareth: I do! In fact, I already know who I want my future girlfriend to be...
Alice: Leo? I think it's time...
Leo: yes, I think we should give them space to have their teen party... let's go... besides, Aneira and Arwyn are here, and Berwyn... I think we can go...
June: yes, it's time for me to take a nap... it's been a lovely party but now I feel like I need to be alone with my sad thoughts again...
Jennifer: I'm here Eric, just turn around, I've saved you a seat next to me!
Chloe: ... and isn't it great Zoe?
Zoe: oh god...
Chloe: just play along sister! I think I have almost convinced him... he might even ask me out on a date by the end of the camping trip I think! *grins*
Glyn: *staring at phone*
Jenny: ah yes the camping trip! I was so focussed on the actual birthday that I forgot about that...
Eric: I know, I know... *grins*
Clara: I know, I'm so sad I can't come... my dad was barely ok with letting me sleep over here tonight, but then I have to go home... so sad....
James: oh, hey Janet, you're doing.... crunches....
Janet: ah... er.....
James: cool, I like sports too!
Janet: holy plumbob... of all the times he could have picked to talk to me... it had to be now?!
Berwyn: mmm I think it's ... grilling....
Aneira: hey Berwyn, have you decided to reach level 10 cooking skills? You've been barbecueing non-stop!
Berwyn: well, I need to level up if I need to cook for all you guys at the campsite...
Arwyn: Ber, that was a joke! You're not expected to cook for everybody...
Berwyn: actually, it's fun... and takes my mind off.... other things...
Aneira: by the way it's so nice that we're all going camping! I hope the teens won't cause trouble, so we can enjoy some time in the nature together...
Arwyn: indeed! And you should do the same brother, enjoy the trip... it will do you good...
Aneira: and I just got an idea...
Chloe: ....Glyn, are you listening?
Glyn: uh? Sorry, that was my sister...
Glyn: she's been pestering me... she really wanted to come to the party and I said no... I thought I had got away with it by telling her that it's teen only and she's too young... but she's been texting me ever since!
Zoe: you may as well have brought her...
Glyn: Blodwen? Are you crazy? Sorry I didn't mean---
Zoe: yeah no, not a good idea...
Zoe: er.... we briefly met her, right? We were together...
Chloe: mmm did we? I don't remember..
James: poor Glyn... imagine having a sister like that....
Amelia: ah yes I remember too!
Chloe: mmm I'm not sure that you were there...
Amelia: of course I was! Otherwise, how would I remember?
Zoe: ....
James: well cousins, you haven't seen her at work and you should be thankful for that... you should ask Aneira and Arwyn, that girl is a piece of work....
Chloe: hey, I think it's time to dance! Does anybody wish to dance with me... uh? Anybody?
Chloe: I don't know what you're talking about...
Eric: well I do, and the walls do to Chloe... subtle much *laugh*
Chloe: fine. What else should I do then?
Chloe: How do I get Glyn to go out with me?
Zoe: you don't get someone to go out with you Chloe, he needs to want to do that too you know...
Chloe: I don't see why he wouldn't want to do that though?
James: *sighs* she has no clue, has she...
Janet: hey James, do you want to dance with me?
James: uh... yeah sure why not...
Clara: James is so handsome when he dances.... I'm so glad that he's my friend!
Jennifer: Eric! Yes, I needed a bit of air...
Eric: same... and we haven't had a moment alone...
Jennifer: true...
Jennifer: of course! If you want, that is...
Eric: of course I want! I've been waiting for this moment forever!
Jennifer: of course I will, Eric !!!
Eric: and me my darling...
Jennifer: oh shut up Jan! Of course not... but... Eric asked me to be his girlfriend!
Janet: oh wow! That was fast... I'm happy for you, sister!
Jennifer: aw, thank you Jan!
Eric: thanks, James...
James: I can't say I'm jealous... but maybe I am, a little bit... in the good way... you're lucky, brother!
James: Eric...
Eric: just saying! Just saying...
Eric: sure, no rush... but just saying... it's good that we're going to be spending a lot of time together the next couple of days, right?
Janet: hey guys, what are the plans for the camping trip? We're going for hikes, right? I love hikes...
Jennifer: well, I hope we get to chill too... I'm not so keen on being active all the time you know...
Eric: well, I guess we could do a bit of both... or just split up in different groups so everybody gets to do what they really like... right brother? *winks*
Glyn: hey you, birthday boys! I feel like I haven't been able to have a proper conversation with you since you blew those candles...
James: Glyn! Indeed... so many people inside... it's nice to take a breath of fresh air...
Glyn: I'm totally with you there....
Glyn: there's my man!
Eric: thank you, thank you, I am indeed a lucky man! And what about you....
Glyn: ah---
Glyn: *sighs* what do you need, Chloe...
Chloe: jeez, enthusiastic much! But well... you, if I must really say so... *giggles*
James: awkward, much....
Chloe: did you not hear what I said?
Eric: I think he did Chlo... don't make it more awkward that it already is...
Eric: oh my goodness she really doesn't take hints...
Chloe: but... I look better than your friends... didn't you notice?
Eric: Chloe, stop it already! We were having a conversation here...
Glyn: what idea...
Chloe: I think we should go for a boat ride at sunset!
Eric: Chloe stop it! Can't you see you're making Glyn feel uncomfortable!
Chloe: why, there's nothing bad in going for a boat ride with your friends now, is there....
Chloe: oh, but that would have been so romantic...
Glyn: exactly...
James: well... yes... but we need to find a boat first...
Jennifer: indeed he does...
James: sounds good.. but then definitely for another day...
Chloe: boring...
Eric: thank goodness it's gone... or you would be in trouble Glyn! *laughs*
Eric: looks like...
Glyn: oh.. Zoe is here!
Chloe: umph... Glyn is playing hard to get...
Amelia: you're pushing too much Chloe, obviously he's not interested...
Chloe: not true, he just hasn't realised that he's interested yet...
Amelia: what if he has a girlfriend? Uh?
Amelia: good, and now that you have, maybe you can leave him be?
Chloe: of course not, now that I have, we need to find who it is, so I can take her place!
Zoe: .....
Clara: hahaha you guys are so funny!
Amelia: Chloe, leave her alone...
Chloe: or perhaps not... perhaps you already like someone, uh? You can tell us, Clara, we won't tell a soul *grins*
Clara: ah....
Clara: .....
Zoe: stop it Chloe! She's just a child... Clara, don't mind my sister, she's just teasing you...
Chloe: I'm only joking sister... you should try that too, once in a while... you'll never going to find a guy with that icy attitude of yours...
Clara: yes please! And great timing...
Clara: who is Enfys?
Lowri: my cousin... and apparently Gareth's girlfriend... *giggles*
Clara: oh, that's so romantic! She's a lucky girl this Enfys!
Gareth: and the sun has set again! Goodnight Enfys, wherever you are...
Lowri: wow, I had not realised how bad he'd got it...
Lowri: it's beautiful but... it's a plant... it reminds me... of my grandpa....
Lowri: don't worry, I'm fine... *cries*
Eric: hey guys! There on the beach! Come back here, we're lighting a bonfire!
Gareth: a bonfire! Cool!!! I'm sure Enfys would have liked it too...
Zoe: hey! Have you seen how big this bonfire is? So cool! This feels already a bit like a camping trip!
Glyn: haha yes it does... but hey... I was wondering... we haven't had the chance to talk yet...
Glyn: oh god....
Glyn: yes, she's annoying... and persistent... but I only care about you... I really want to talk to you... spend time with you...
Glyn: ok... but... can I stay here, next to you? I can't pretend I want to be anywhere else but here...
Zoe: of course you can *blushes* and I'll tell her, I promise, I just... need to find the right time....
James: oh jeez brother, I think I'm gonna be sick...
Janet: get a room sister..... eww.....
Janet: I may vomit.....
Aneira: I feel so happy inside... despite the sad events, today has been a very happy day indeed... and the northern lights remind me of grandpa... he was from Aurora Skies after all... maybe it's grandpa that organised a show for us! This is beautifu, nothing can spoil this moment...
Chloe: mmm there, I found it. The perfect spot close to the fire...
Arwyn: what did you just say?
Aneira: sorry, I totally jinxed it...
Chloe: Janet, what are you doing, this is my moment!
Jimmy: I didn't know she could do that... turns out, now that my sisters are teens they're a mystery to me...
Aneira: indeed... *laughs*
Glyn: well, now that she's distracted.. can we watch the bonfire together?
Zoe: of course *grins*
Clara: oh wow! They are so beautiful together!
Glyn: hey you... come closer *grins*
Zoe: Glyn! They're watching...
Zoe: *blushes*
Glyn: what can I do, I've been waiting for this moment forever... and I knew you would be beautiful but... you're just.... I just.... and words have failed me again....
Zoe: *laughs*
Zoe: yes, I would very much like that *smiles*
Eric: you don't have a tip jar, Chloe...
Chloe: metaphorically speaking I mean... come on Eric, a bit of imagination here!
Jennifer: what are you talking about?
Eric: behind you....
Chloe: oh no, please don't tell me that they're smooching right behind me again.... I mean come on, get a room!!!
Berwyn: woohoo! You go brother! I can't believe you used to be shy once! *laughs*
Alex: yeah.. but way too much, if you want my opinion... don't they think of those like us that haven't found love yet? Painful...
Luke: oh, we have time Alex, we were kids until like two seconds ago!
Alex: yeah that's right... but still...
Clara: when I grow up I want to learn to fire dance too! Can you firedance, James?
James: uhm, I don't think so...
Clara: do you want to try? Please try James, I want to see another fire dance!
James: haha, maybe another time Clara... it's getting quite late...
Janet: ... how come he will talk to anybody but me....
Chloe: well, everything darling, the fire is all gone... and you missed my firedance! where were you, anyway?
Amelia: mum called... Octavia had her baby!
Chloe: what! I didn't know... but is she not... kind of our age?
Amelia: she's older, it's almost her birthay... but yes, she had a baby boy! I'm an auntie now....
Chloe: sure... maybe... but listen---
Amelia: and my nephew Arno was born under this sky tonight! Isn't that a beautiful coincidence? Or I don't think it is, actually... it's grandpa giving his blessing! I'm in awe...
Amelia: yeah, but I'm really not interested in the dark arts like them... I'm more into plants.. and all living beings... living in harmony with the nature you know...
Chloe: sounds cool, whatever. Anyway, I'll just get to the point. Do you think you could make a little filter for me?
Amelia: a filter.. what for?
Chloe: I need a love potion...
Amelia: a WHAT?!
Chloe: jeez, you don't need to make a big fuss about it...
Amelia: I know what you need it for, and the answer is no way!
Chloe: well, I'll have to ask Octavia then... thank you very much, cousin...
Jennifer: psst Eric...did you know that Octavia was pregnant?
Eric: what! No way!
Jennifer: well, apparently she just had a baby... and she called him Arno after your grandfather, isn't it cute?
James: uh, what? Actually, I'm very tired, I think I'm gonna go to bed...
Janet: oh yes! Eric told me that we're all going to sleep in the living room... already feels like camping! Isn't it cool?
Eric: well, James was supposed to do that...
Janet: but it looks like he's already gone to sleep, as a pizza roll!
Jennifer: *laughs*
Glyn: ah, sorry, we were...
Zoe: the guys are also telling a story in the other room!
Glyn: yeah exactly! We were listening to that, yes...
James: whatever, now get changes and come and listen to my story... I had to wake up to do this and I'm really tired, I want to go back to sleep...
Luke: is it scary?
Trystan: then maybe I pass...
Gareth: but make sure it's not too scary...
Trystan: what! But this is not a scary story, it's how uncle Toby and auntie Scarlette met!
Alex: exactly... and isn't it scary, what loves makes you do sometimes? You all would do well to remember that...
Gareth: oh, if it's a love story I want to hear it!
Trystan: hey! I'm not in l---
Jimmy: oh shut up Trys, everybody knows you're in love with Matilda, sorry...
Trystan: I what?! I am so not---
Alex: really, do you want to hear the story or not?
Jimmy: sorry Alex, yeah go ahead...
Aneira: I think everybody's asleep, or almost... finally some peace and quiet... but I feel a bit bad, taking the nicest bedroom...
Arwyn: well, I think we deserve it, and anyway they were all so keen on camping in the living room...
Arwyn: finally some peace and quiet... and some time just for us.... *smiles*
Eric: ..... this is it?
Zoe: James....
Amelia: this is the story of grandma and grandpa!
Zoe: Chloe! Are you serious?
Chloe: of course I am, sister... wouldn't you want a vampire bite?
Zoe: eww no thank you!
Jennifer: is this a true story? Oh wow... I'm so glad your grandpa won then....
Jennifer: yes, well done...
Eric: yay brother! I had forgotten that part of the story...
Zoe....
Eric: I think we call it a day... good night everybody, sleep tight! And see you tomorrow...
Eric: .... for the camping trip!!
Lowri: hey Clara... are you not asleep yet? Everybody else is asleep, I think...
Clara: no, I'm wide awake! It's been an awesome day and it's so great that we can also sleep over! I'm so excited!
Lowri: so what do you wanna do... play a game?
Clara: let's talk!
Lowri: about what?
Clara: I was thinking... so many of our friends seem to be in love... isn't it great?
Lowri: uhm I guess... why?
Clara: It's so beautiful to see them happy! So I was wondering...
Lowri: yes?
Clara: should we help with those that are not happy?
Lowri: what?
Clara: like Trystan! He told me he went to see my sister and something went wrong and he couldn't talk to her...
Lowri: so I've heard... although I'm not sure what happened, exactly...
Clara: well, maybe I could talk to her, and convince her to go back to him... or something.... what do you think? I just can't see Trystan so sad all the time...
Lowri: Clara... it's nice that you want to help but... I don't think you should get involved... in the end it's their decision...
Clara: but it's a stupid one! I just know that they belong together! It's crystal clear! Why can't they see it?
Lowri: I know but... older people are weird sometimes....
Clara: I know right?! I hope we don't end up like that...
Lowri: I shall hope not... now, shall we go to bed? I'm really tired and we have a long day tomorrow....
Clara: ah yes, camping! So cool... I'm gutted that I can't come... but hey, Lowri?
Lowri: yes?
Clara: do you like anybody? *smiles*
Lowri: what?! No of course not! Now let's really go to sleep, I'm so tired...
Lowri: ....wait... do you?
Clara: do I what?
Lowri: like anybody? Clara?
Clara: good night Lowri....
Arwyn: I don't know but this kettle is taking ages to boil! Come on... I need coffee....
Arwyn: shut up brother, I'm still waiting for this stupid kettle to boil...
Aneira: haha he's grumpy before he's had his morning coffee... so cute *smiles*
Berwyn: haha nice one! Brother, have you heard? You're cuuuuute *laughs*
Arwyn: shut up Berwyn!
Trystan: good morning everybody!
Aneira: morning Trys! You look happy! Great...
Trystan: I had. good sleep... and this time in the cottage has been so much fun!
Aneira: I'm glad to hear this...
Berwyn: I really don't get why he didn't go straight for the other pot but... whatever...
Aneira: Berwyn, have you taken up a new cooking hobby? You seem to be cooking all the time since we arrived here...
Berwyn: well, I'm the barbecue master of this party, I assume people will want to have some breakfast too so...
Berwyn: of course I did! Just... not here...
Aneira: what do you mean, not here!
Berwyn: I was sleeping in my tent outside... for good old memories, you know....
Aneira: oh, Berwyn....
Berwyn: I know, I know... in the end, I'm a sentimental guy, happy?
Aneira: but I think maybe there was a misunderstanding, maybe you should talk to her again....
Berwyn: no, it was pretty clear. I'm fina Aneira, don't worry about me...
Aneira: morning Lo! Did you sleep well?
Lowri: kind of... Clara couldn't really sleep and she kept me awake telling me stories... and this morning she left early to go home... I'm so sleepy now....
Trystan: oh, she left already! I'm sorry I didn't say goodbye...
Aneira: morning! And yes, indeed! Speaking of which, Arwyn... I think I might join you a bit later... Elena texted, I think I might pass by her new place on the way...
Arwyn: oh... okay... but it won't be long, right?
Aneira: *smiles* no, just a quick stop...
Berwyn: and how are Elena and Tyler doing?
Aneira: oh, very well! They now live in a flat in Del Sol Valley, he got a job as civil engineer and she's in the social media career. She sounded happy and apparently has some big news to share, so...
James: hey, is there more food? People are eating like crazy this moring!
Arwyn: when do you need to leave?
Aneira: I'll go in a bit, so it won't take too long and I'll be there by lunchtime, more or less...
Arwyn: ok... I'll miss you though... but say hi to Elena and Tyler from me!
Aneira: *smiles* I will..
Zoe: no idea... I don't think that's how math works!
Amelia: oooh look! Octavia sent me a picture of baby Arno! So cute... do you want to see?
Jenny: ah... I'm not into babies much, really.... but I'm sure he's cute! I'll just go find Eric inside...
James: I second that, brother! This was the coolest party I've ever been to... and it was ours!
Jenny: not outside, this was the last muffin...
James: *drinking coffee to avoid mentioning he's finished off all the food*
Arwyn: mmm I just want to check how to get to the campsite... I have no idea and Aneira will join later so...
Jimmy: *laughs* you're lost without Annie! But don't worry, we know how to get there, just come with us... and don't get lost!
Glyn: relax Arwyn, it's going to be fun! I'm so looking forward to this trip....
Gareth: but I want to get good grades!
Alex: and I want to be prepared for our first day in highschool... don't you, James?
James: naaah... studying is overrated... but I'm looking forward to playing a lot of sports!
Aneira: I will come, Lo, I'll just join a little later...
Aneira: oh, I'm sure it's not like that, they're just busy getting used to being older... I'm sure you'll have fun! And I'll be there very soon, okay?
Lowri: okay...
Glyn: breakfast, finally! I was starving...
Aneira: see you!! *whispers* and I hope my plan works...
Jimmy: say hi to Tyler and Elena from me!
Berwyn: so, say hi to Elena and Tyler from me!
Arwyn: no, you're not... not before... this....
Trystan: jeez, guys, we just had breakfast... get a room....
Berwyn: honestly, I never thought I would see this kind of behaviour from my shy little brother... I'm shocked!! And of course, I approve!
Aneira: aww Arwyn... I love you too...
Arwyn: now, have a safe trip Annie, and see you at the campsite...
Aneira: so, here it is! I think this is the building...
Elena: So nice to see you too!!
Elena: I know! And what with all the news... it's so sad about grandpa...
Aneira: I know... I don't think I have fully recovered yet to be honest... and grandma looks so sad....
Aneira: haha I know! Crazy right? I haven't seen the baby yet but I went to check in on her with auntie Susie and she told us... but her and Ash seem happy, and have a nice place, so... I guess that's another happy ending!
Elena: indeed... but hey, do you want to hear about a third big news?
Aneira: oh my god, are you also pregnant?
Elena: no, of course not! But we're getting married, for real!
Aneira: whaaat!! That's amazing!!!
Elena: I know, Tyler proposed the other night and... we're really doing this! You can expect an invitation soon....
Aneira: this is wonderful Elena, I'm so happy for you too!
Elena: thank you Annie, we're so happy too! But now, come inside, Ella is also here! As you asked...
Aneira: sssh! She can't know....
Elena: I know, I hope your plan works, I've never seen her looking so sad...
Aneira: hi Ella!
Ella: oh, hi Annie, you're here too!
Elena: thank you! Yes, it's small but we really like it... and it's everything we need right now!
Ella: alright... I suppose.... why do you ask?
Aneira: you know why....
Ella: well, there's nothing to worry about sister. Chill please...
Aneira: but El... yesterday...
Ella: I don't want to talk about it, okay?
Elena: by the way, how was the party? Are your little brothers... a little less little now?
Elena: *laughs*
Aneira: and Eric already got a girlfriend! Can you believe it? No time to waste...
Elena: oh, that must be Jenny, right? They've always been so close, those two...
Elena: oh, the drama! *smiles*
Ella: poor girl, she doesn't know what she got herself into...
Ella: what?
Aneira: sorry, should I have not mentioned him?
Ella: no, of course you can say his name An... I'm a big girl...
Aneira: good, because the food was really good! And he's decided he's gonna cook for everyone at the camping trip too! Can you believe it?
Ella: ....
Elena: no way! By the way, when are you going?
Aneira: the others are already on their way there, but when I got your text I couldn't not come here to hear the big news!!
Ella: thanks, sis...
Ella: yeah, me too... although to be honest, sitting with you two and your happy couple stories makes me feel a little bit sick...
Aneira: I'm sorry.... but hey, do you know what can help with that?
Ella: what?
Aneira: a nice walk in the fresh air!
Ella: a what?
Elena: oh, that's right, I think that would fix everything...
Ella: I have no idea what you are talking about...
Elena: you should go with Aneira El, the mountain air will do wonders for you!
Aneira: indeed... so, what do you say?
Aneira: why not?
Ella: you very well know why not!
Aneira: well, as I said he'll be busy cooking food for everyone... and there are a lot of us so... you won't need to see or talk to him much if you don't want to.... on the other hand, if you do want to talk to him---
Ella: I said no! And actually, I think I'll be leaving now...
Ella: no, thank you. There's NO WAY I'll go camping!
Ella: absolutely no way!
Ella: it's grey... and cold...
Aneira: of course it's cold, we're at the mountains!
Aneira: but take a deep breath, Ella... the air is so fresh! Doesn't it make you feel super energized? Aaah so nice...
Ella: mm not sure about that... oh god, what am I doing here...
Ella: I think they're over there, I can see Lowri....
Glyn: Ella! Nice to see you again! It's been ages..... since the last Spooky day I think!
Ella: er... possibly... and it's nice to see you too....
Glyn: not as nice as it will be to see my friend Berwyn I think *winks*
Ella: er...
Lowri: we're playing hopscotch! And I'm winning! Isn't it so, Alex?
Alex: indeed, you're ace Lo!
Nick: Annie! Ella! Welcome to our campsite!
Nick: very cool! I don't get to see you guys so often these days...
Ella: oh that's true, you're running this together...
Nick: yeah, but he's not here now, he had meetings in the big city today... such a businessman...
Ella: oh god... not him too.... this is a nightmare....
Nick: uh, what?
Ella: er... I---
Arwyn: Annie! You're here!!
Aneira: Arwyn!!
Arwyn: finally... it's been ages! But I see that you were successful?
Aneira: sshhh she'll hear you... besides---
Arwyn: mosquitoes... it's full of them.... but don't worry they go away after a while...
Ella: ewww... please remind me why I accepted to come with you, An... so far this trip sounds like a complete nightmare....
Aneira: sure!
Ella: lunch? I thought it was dinner time!
Nick: yeah it's a bit dark today... but tomorrow it should be nicer, you'll see!
Chloe: who's calling me? Oh, hello, cousin, I didn't know you were also joining... but nice to see you!
Aneira: Adrienne?
Adrienne: yep that's me! Surprise!!
Adrienne: at the prom, yes... I don't think I was very nice then *laughs*
Luke: oh don't worry about it Ade, it's in the past! And everybody has moved on anyway...
Adrienne: thanks Lukey, you're always so kind to me *smiles*
Aneira: ... I didn't know you two were... friends?
Luke: ah....
Aneira: er... and what about you? What are you doing here?
Adrienne: oh, just helping my brother and Nick run this place... this is not my real job, mind you, did you know that I'm an actress now? I get some acting jobs here and there... and in between, I give a hand here....
Aneira: er... nice....
Adrienne: speaking of which, I need to go talk to Nick about the heating in this place. It's practically nonexistent! If you excuse me....
Ella: er... hi....
Berwyn: .....hey....
Aneira: Berwyn! Have you cooked all this by yourself? Looks delicious!
Berwyn: what? Ah, yes, thanks An...
Berwyn: uhm, I think this food is not enough for everybody, need to cook some more...
Arwyn: what are you saying, you cooked for at least 50 people here!
Ella: .... maybe I should go....
Arwyn: nonsense, my brother is just an idiot...
Harry: hello everybody! Nick told me I would find you here!
Ella: oh dear.... Harry is here!
Ella: hi, Harry!
Harry: Ella! So nice to see you! I was so happy when Nick told me you were here, I haven't seen you in ages!
Ella: oh.... really? That's really nice of you.... *blushes*
Arwyn: umph that's bad timing....
Aneira: no he won't... it's actually good that he's here, so she can figure things out... we just need to wait...
Arwyn: I don't like this guy...
Ella: so... I hear you have a business career now?
Harry: indeed! Running the campsite was Nick and my dream, but to be honest you can't make a living with it so...
Harry: the business career on the other hand is going really well, and soon we'll be able to move into a very cool apartment I've had my eye on for a while!
Ella: .... we?
Harry: it's so expensive, I'm sure you'll like it! And when everything is final you can come and visit! I have missed you El, we used to be really good friends once, remember?
Ella: yeah... indeed... friends....
Ella: sure....
Arwyn: get out, already....
Ella: what did you just say?
Arwyn: nothing... I think it's time to have lunch, yes?
Berwyn: thank god he's gone... I don't think I could have lasted one minute longer before punching him in the face...
Aneira: well, we just thought we could have lunch all together when you were done cooking, right El?
Ella: ah.....
Aneira: haha, I know! Who would have thought!
Ella: oh my goodness, all my little cousins are now... big cousins! So strange...
James: oh, thanks El! Didn't know you were coming too! Fancy a hamburger slider? Berwyn is the best...
Ella: haha I know... I mean, those sliders look good!
James: awkward...
Ella: ..... indeed... and I've had enough of awkwardness...
Glyn: er... actually....
Zoe: .....
Eric: hey guys, can I join?
Chloe: seriously, Eric? Don't you have any other place to go? This is our table...
Eric: well, I happen to want to sit with my friend Glyn, is that a problem?
Glyn: not at all! Please Eric, join us...
Gareth: wow Luke, are you a chef too? I didn't know!
Luke: no, Berwyn told me earlier... I recently found out that I much prefer playing music in my free time... cooking is really not my thing... but good to know how to survive, just in case! *winks*
Gareth: what do you mean how to survive just in case... do you mean to say that there is a chance that we will actually need survival skills here?
Amelia: don't listen to him Gareth, he's just teasing you... besides, I doubt that in a survival situation you would make fish tacos...
Alex: indeed... the first thing you would need is fresh water, then you could roast some fish on a fire... provided that you can actually make a fire... I was reading an article about this on the way here... you know, research says that---
Luke: oh please don't start with the science again! I know you want to be a scientist, but not all of us are into that stuff...
Gareth: you guys are scaring me....
Berwyn: Ella... yeah, sure...
Ella: look, I know this is weird... I kind of... messed up yesterday....
Berwyn: don't be, it is what it is....
Berwyn: look, El, I don't know... it hurts too much you know... but I do want you to be happy, and I hope you and Harry will be happy together...
Jimmy: .... don't mind me, I'm just getting my lunch.....
Eric: hey, I'm right here you know!
Glyn: oh god....
Amelia: uh, what?
Blodwen: hello everybody, did you miss me?
Blodwen: jeez brother, what a warm welcome for your little sister... and yes, I have grown up, thanks for spotting that...
Glyn: but it was not your birthday yet! Why have you done this.... and why in the name of plumbob are you here!?!
Zoe: oh dear... so this is the famous Blodwen... what is she doing here....
Chloe: is she famous? And I thought you said you knew her, sister?
Zoe: I know of her...
Chloe: and how would you know of her? I thought you said we met her but I don't remember...
Chloe: whatever, I sense mischief here... I like her!
Glyn: Blodwen, get to the point. What are you doing here? Do mum and dad know?
Glyn: secret plan... what are you talking about? For the last time, what are you doing here, Blodwen?
Arwyn: I can't believe it! We were having such a nice time.... of course she had to ruin it....
Ella: Berwyn, relax, she's not here for you, or Arwyn.... right?
Berwyn: I hope not... but with her, you can never know....
Glyn: yes, and?
Blodwen: when you didn't, and when you switched off your phone and stopped responding to my texts I had to take action of course!
Glyn: meaning....
Blodwen: I ordered a cake, blew the candles and grew up! Then found some weird-looking clothes and came here...
Glyn: oh god... but how did you find us... and in such a short time?
Blodwen: I had read about a shortcut through the fairy realm....
Glyn: no way! Blodwen, tell me you didn't--- we're almost at war with the fairies, Blodwen! It's dangerous! Holy plumbob, why can't you think!
Blodwen: relax brother, I'm fine! But it was a long and tiring journey... I thought I would go to see auntie Alice and ask her how to get here, but you know what happened?
Glyn: I'm not sure I want to know....
Blodwen: I saw cousin Aneira with a green haired girl and I followed them... and here I am! Am I not clever, brother?
Glyn: oh dear.... and you decided to come here because....
Glyn: Blodwen, we need to tell mum, she'll be worried!! You can't do this, you need to go home right now!
Blodwen: but of course I can, and of course I won't! And I want to experience the world as you did Glyn, it's not fair that you got to spend so much time with the cousins here and I did not!
Glyn: but you don't even like the cousins, Blodwen!
Blodwen: details... so, what are we doing now? So exciting!
Berwyn: I don't know... nothing, I suppose... at least she's not here for us.... but poor Glyn....
Ella: maybe she just wanted to have some fun away from home...
Berwyn: maybe... but I doubt it... whatever she does, there's an evil plan behind it... I smell mischief...
Jimmy: Blodwen...
Blodwen: Jimmy...
Blodwen: because it wasn't! But I was tired of being a child... and I sped things up, isn't it the most amazing thing ever? Now we're the same age! Kind of...
Blodwen: that's unfair Jimmy, why would you think that?!
Jimmy: mmm let me think... experience? You don't have a great track record, Blodwen...
Blodwen: mean... why are you always so mean to me, Jimmy? What have I done to you?
Jimmy: to me, nothing, but to my cousin... and my friends... do you really want me to make a list?
Blodwen: a what!?!
Glyn: oh dear, this is not going to end well...
Berwyn: yeah, my brother makes me sick too... but only I have the privilege to say that, so don't you dare spoil their magic, it was a long time coming and they deserve to be disgustingly sweet!
Ella: *smiles* I think they forgot we're here too....
Trystan: oh, come on, sister, get a room! We're all happy for you two but we really don't need to see this...
Jimmy: you've got a point there, it makes us single people jealous!
Trystan: that's not what I meant...
Adrienne: sooo, Jimmy... I gather you're not dating anybody at the moment?
Jimmy: uh, no, why?
Jimmy: well... er.... actually, now that you make me think about it, I can't remember a time where I was not dating anybody... in fact, I can't remember a time where I was even dating just one girl at the time... you're right, what happened to me?
Berwyn: jeez man, seriously?
Jimmy: er....
Berwyn: smooooth....
Adrienne: so?
Jimmy: er...
Trystan: cringe much!!
Jimmy: ah...uhm....
Nick: hey guys! How's it going?
Ella: Nick! And Harry! So nice to see you again! Do you want to join us?
Berwyn: ... of course he had to show up... of course...
Harry: are you sure about this, Nick?
Ella: wow, a big announcement!
Ella: what is it about? Now I'm curious!
Berwyn: .....
Nick: go ahead, Harry...
Harry: very well... everybody, we have a big happy news for you. Nick and I...
Harry: we got married!
Trystan: uh... what?
Berwyn: WHAT!
Nick: right my dear...
Aneira: Arwyn, I think something is going on...
Arwyn: what do you mean?
Aneira: I think Harry and Nick just shared something important... and we missed it...
Harry: that Nick and I are finally married! Isn't it wonderful, El? Are you not happy for your old friend?
Harry: yes, it's been a very long time! I mean, we started dating in high school and---
Ella: in high school! Oh my goodness... so that night, at the Spooky day party... you were on a date?
Harry: well, yes... why? Ella, what's wrong? I thought you would be happy for me? For us?
Harry: what? What do you mean...
Ella: you very well know what I mean! And don't tell me you didn't know...
Harry: I.... I thought Nick was delusional when he told me... I'm sorry, I never thought.... I never wanted to hurt you....
Ella: no, stay out of it Nick! I can't believe you didn't tell me anything...
Ella: I can't believe it....
Berwy: me neither! Holy plumbob...
Trystan: wow... Nick and Harry... who would have thought!
Harry: Ella, please... we wanted this to be a happy moment, it was important to us....
Ella: too bad, you could have thought about this when you started lying to me! When was this? Highschool? Or earlier?
Berwyn: too late man, too late... *grins*
Aneira: Ella, wait...
Nick: I really don't want to say I told you so but....
Trystan: poor Ella...
Aneira: I think I should go check on her...
Aneira: Berwyn...
Arwyn: be gentle with her, brother...
Arwyn: be gentle with her, brother...
Berwyn: you have no faith in me, brother...
Aneira: good luck...
Aneira: now, where were we... guys, congratulations! This is a huge surprise! How come we didn't know anything about this? You're the first one of us cousins getting married Nick, we should have celebrated all together!
Nick: well, we wanted a small wedding and didn't want to make a fuss about it...
Harry: and it was also my fault, I was not ready to share the news... you know how much I hate being at the center of attention of a big crowd... I much prefer smaller weddings... specially if it's mine! But our families were there, obviously... and Ade and Luke were a big help!
Aneira: well, that explains why you seemed to be friends with Luke, Ade! But I can't believe everybody kept the secret... how long has this been going on?
Nick: yeah, a bit before that Spooky Night party...
Arwyn: what? Ah yes, sure... and this is nice but... this guy broke Ella's heart! Why does nobody seem to remember that? That's not cool....
Harry: I'm sorry, I didn't realise--
Blodwen: hey guys!
Blodwen: I think Jimmy would be perfect...
Adrienne: smooth much... and another horrible timing! Go away girl, Jimmy and I are talking...
Adrienne: what!
Blodwen: ... you do?
Jimmy: yes, this is exactly what I felt like doing in this very moment!
Adrienne: I can't believe my bad luck tonight!
Blodwen: uh... what?
Jimmy: I never thought I would say this, but I'm so glad to see you!
Blodwen: jee thanks, please contain the enthusiasm...
Jimmy: no, I mean, you just saved me!
Blodwen: ....saved you?
Jimmy: from Adrienne! She was on the hunt... and had picked me as prey... I didn't know how to get out of that cringe conversation... thanks Blodwen, I owe you one!
Blodwen: ... you owe me one?
Jimmy: yes, it means---
Blodwen: I know what it means!
Blodwen: I just need to think of a way to make you pay... oh the possibilities...
Blodwen: mmmm could you maybe do.... mmm no, better if I ask you to.... mmmm no, better yet if you---
Blodwen: nevermind, I'll take my time to think of an appropriate payment!
Jimmy: I'm sure you will, and I'm scared already *smiles* but now, shall we go? I seem to remember that a pillow fight is awaiting?
Aneira: I can't believe Jimmy was so eager to go with her! Those two usually dislike each other!
Adrienne: me neither... so close... I was so close!
Trystan: mmm no....
Adrienne: oh, poor Trystan... you're also feeling the pains of heartache?
Trystan: no I don't think so... it's complicated...
Trystan:but.... oh my goodness, do you think it could have been that?
Adrienne: uh... what? I kind of lost you there, what are you talking about? Nevermind, let's not digress, we were talking about my love life, or the lack thereof...
Adrienne: well, now that I think about it... I just had a brilliant idea!
Trystan: uh, what idea?
Adrienne: well, my lovelife sucks, and I gather yours does too... but we're here together now, why not enjoy the moment? After all, we did go to prom together *winks*
Adrienne: come on Trystan, let's go have a drink... and forget about the past...
Trystan: uh... wait... no, you know what? I think it's actually a good idea!
Adrienne: of course it is *smiles*
Aneira: uh... Trystan...
Trystan: coming!
Aneira: Trystan... are you sure this is a good idea?
Trystan: yeah, why not.. there's nothing else to do anyway... maybe you guys could join too!
Harry: .... Ade....
Adrienne: what, brother. I'm not a teen ager anymore, I know what I'm doing!
Harry: yeah, but does he?
Nick: well, that was... unexpected...
Aneira: how come so many people are acting out of charachter tonight? First Jimmy, now Trystan... I hope he knows what he's doing...
Harry: I hope so too... but hey, looks like you're sitting on that log bench all alone Nick, that's not good...
Harry: now, that's better *winks*
Aneira: aww, so cute!
Harry: finally we don't need to be worried about people finding out... I feel like a huge weight has lifted... you were right Nick, I don't know why I was so worried...
Nick: I told you!
Harry: I know, I'm sorry...
Aneira: awww, sweeet!
Arwyn: yay! So nice to see a happy ending!
Aneira: indeed, I'm so happy for them... although I feel so sorry for Ella... that part of the story was not a happy one... do you think Berwyn will have found her? They've been gone for a while...
Arwyn: probably... and hopefully he won't mess up as usual!
Aneira: I think he really loves her...
Zoe: indeed... there's a lot of us here, and you always meet someone, everywhere you go... but now...
Glyn: they're all having a pillow fight or something, right?
Zoe: yeah, that's what my sister said...
Glyn: and where does she think you are?
Zoe: I don't know, I didn't say anything...
Glyn: well, let's just enjoy the moment then, before she comes looking for you...
Zoe: ...or you!
Gly: Zoe, I'm so happy to be here with you...
Zoe: same... *smiles*
Glyn: Zoe, I---
Berwyn: ELLAAAA! WAIT!!!!!
Zoe: ah.... is that...
Glyn: Berwyn... looking for Ella... I thought it was her we saw in the distance, running...
Zoe: I knew that it was too late to go for a jog! I wonder what happened...
Glyn: nevermind them... now, where were we...
Ella: Berwyn... what are you doing here... go away please, I want to be alone...
Berwyn: no....
Ella: yes it is! Partly at least. I was so fool to keep on dreaming, while I should have realised that he was never interested... I let a stupid childhood dream ruin my life, Berwyn... all my life... I can't believe it, I can't believe it!
Berwyn: not all of it, we're not dead yet *smiles*
Ella: Berwyn, I'm so sorry...
Berwyn: about what?
Ella: ... all this time... I've been lying to myself... I had this idea of Harry and me stuck in my head... and I didn't see what was right under my nose... I'm so sorry....
Berwyn: uh, what? I don't think I follow... what do you mean?
Berwyn: what---
Ella: you were here, with me, all the time... my sister and Aneira had told me, but I thought they were fools for thinking that I----
Berwyn: that you waht, Ella?
Ella: that I.... had feelings for you....
Ella: but of course I do! Had you really not realised that?
Ella: I just couldn't see it okay? Or I tried to ignore them, I don't know... I was a fool... I was blinded by this idea of Harry, I thought what I felt for him was love... and what I felt for you was... I don't know, so much stronger, but I--- I'm so sorry....
Berwyn: do you mean to say... that maybe... you love me?
Ella: but of course I love you, you idiot!
Berwyn: El... my beautiful, beautiful El.... I---
Ella: Berwyn... just kiss me....please....
Berwyn: El, I love you...
Ella: what?
Berwyn: did you just call me idiot?
Ella: *smiles* yes... because you are one if you don't continue with that kiss, right now *smiles*
Berwyn: *smiles* I have missed you so much, El...
Ella: me too, Berwyn, me too...
Jimmy: woah, so many people in one small space! I had not realised how many we teen cousins are until I saw all of us in one room...
Blodwen: we are... any minute now, I guess... but since I came to look for you, they all started doing something else so... hey guys, we're ready to start the pillow fight! Guys? Hello?
Jimmy: Trystan! There you are... I can't believe I had not noticed you were not here... too many people....
Blodwen: you left him with the others by the fire pit, remember? He couldn't have got here before us...
Jimmy: true...
Trystan: oh god.....
Trystan: Adrienne...
Jimmy: oh no, did she make a pass on you too?
Trystan: we were sharing experiences from our unlucky love lives... and then she asked me to go get a drink with her....
Jimmy: and you didn't go, right? Pease tell me you didn't go Trys...
Jimmy: noooo! Trystan!! Are you crazy? Don't you remember how she was in high school?
Trystan: yeah, I'm an idiot... I thought maybe she had changed, and I was feeling down so...
Jimmy: and? What happened?
Trystan: she didn't really want a drink....
Jimmy: of course she didn't! What were you thinking, Trystan!
Trystan: I'm scarred for life... and it's all my fault!
Jimmy: poor Trys...
Blodwen: okay, I have no idea what you're talking about, can we move on with this pillow fight please?
Blodwen: but I don't understand what you guys are talking about! It's boooring... I want to pillow fight...
Blodwen: it hasn't even started, brother. And you would know this, if instead of sneaking out to smooch your girlfriend you had stayed here with us!
Jimmy: ... what?!
Trystan: uh... what are you talking about....
Zoe: oh no....
Glyn: Blodwen....
Glyn: they didn't know, Blodwen! Thank you very much... *sighs*
Blodwen: oh.... well, now they know.
Chloe: I can't believe what my ears have just heard.... what in the name of plumbob is going on....
Trystan: I wonder what she meant... could it be....
Trystan: oh my goodness Glyn! Zoe! Now I got it! Congratulations!!
Glyn: thanks, man!
Zoe: oh no....
Chloe: so it's true.....
Jimmy: holy plumbob this is not going to end well...
Zoe: oh no... poor Chloe...
Chloe: so, darling sister... anything you wish to tell me?
Zoe: Chloe... I'm so sorry... I know I should have told you sooner, but---
Chloe: save your breath, sister... you're only making it worse...
Glyn: why should I? It was clear that I was not interested...
Chloe: yeah, but it was not clear that you were interested in her!
Zoe: Chloe---
Chloe: don't Chloe me! You traitor!
Chloe: you knew what I was doing... why didn't you say anything!
Zoe: because there was not much to say... yet... because you wouldn't take a hint!
Chloe: so now it's my fault, uh? So disappointing, sister... so disappointing...
Zoe: I'm sorry Chloe... what else do you want me to say?
Chloe: nothing, I'm leaving.
Chloe: and you... good work... well done, really well done.
Blodwen: uh... thank you? I suppose?
Chloe: I was being sarcastic...
Blodwen: ah....
Zoe: Chloe, wait...
Blodwen: how was I supposed to know that it was a secret!
Blodwen: but how was I supposed to know!
Trystan: honestly, Blodwen, I knew you were mean, but to your own brother? And Zoe? What has she done to you?
Jimmy: what would you expect from her, Trystan... obviously she hasn't changed..
Blodwen: hello? Didn't you hear what I said? How was I supposed to know that it was a secret!!
Luke: mmm all this drama... I think it's time to sneak out myself...
Trystan: say that again, but slowly...
Janet: I feel so uncomfortable now... too many people and all this drama... and they're right by the door, we can't even live... cringe much...
Amelia: guys, how can you be so oblivious of what's going on? Guys?
Eric: uh? Ignore her...
Jenny: maybe they're about to start the pillow fight... is this now what we came here for?
Eric: not me, I came here to hang out with you... *smiles*
Blodwen: as if I cared..
Jimmy: you're impossible, Blodwen!
Jimmy: are you seriously asking this question? Don't you remember what you did to Arwyn and Aneira? And Berwyn too?
Blodwen: I... I'm sorry.... but I've changed, I---
Jimmy: you obviously have not! You keep hurting people, do you realise that? No, don't answer that question, I don't know what answer is worse...
Jimmy: ...
Jimmy: yeah, leave, whatever. Argh I'm so angry right now!
Adrienne: thanks Lukey, I appreciate that.. unfortunately young adult life is not going much better than the teen one...
Luke: I think you're just targeting the wrong guys Ade, forget about those two, they were never into you... you should pick someone else... someone new...
Luke: like me, for example?
Adrienne: ah...Luke.... I'm flattered, really...
Luke: oh... I thought you might say that.... but I thought, since you didn't mind Jimmy or Trystan and they're also teens...
Adrienne: Luke, there's not much age difference between them and me, we were in school together... but you... you were a child until a couple of days ago Lukey, I'm too old...
Luke: I see... but I've always admired you Ade, you're such a strong, beautiful girl... I've had a crush on you since I can remember.. and I thought... well, maybe if you wait for me?
Luke: yes? *smiles*
Adrienne: we'll always be family, you know that... with our brothers being married and everything...
Luke: I know, but maybe we could be... even more family? Maybe not now but... one day?
Adrienne: honey I don't know, I think you need to enjoy your teenage life, you have just started it!
Luke: okay, but later? If we're both still free?
Luke: but it's not a no, right?
Adrienne: ... we'll see...
Luke: ... but it's not a no *smiles*
Chloe: go away...
Chloe: leave me alone!
Blodwen: Chloe...
Chloe: argh, you're not leaving are you...
Blodwen: I have a proposition for you...
Chloe: a... proposition? What do you mean? Have you not done enough damage for today?
Blodwen: I was thinking... if you don't like the idea of my brother going out with your sister, I could always help you there...
Chloe: what do you mean?
Blodwen: I could make sure he's free again for you... in exchange, I would only ask for a little help with your brother... easy, right? Win win!
Chloe: WHAT?!?!
Chloe: ARE YOU INSANE?!
Blodwen: but I thought... that's what you wanted....
Chloe: Zoe is my sister! However angry I may be right now, I would never do anything to hurt her!!
Blodwen: but... she lied to you!
Chloe: yeah, and that's very much disappointing. But I would never hurt her on purpose, to gain something for myself! And neither should you do this to your brother... what kind of heartless creature are you!
Chloe: oh my brother was so right about you... but well well, what of an interesting turn of events... turns out that all this time... you actually liked my brother? *laughs*
Blodwen: ah, that's not true, I--
Chloe: I know your secret now! *laughs* I wonder, what shall I do with it now?
Blodwen: no... please...
Blodwen: nothing... I'm leaving! Since every single one of you has spent quite some kind words explaining why I'm a horrible person and you hate me.
Chloe: actually, feeling a bit better... now that I have just come in possession of a very valuable piece of information *grins*
Jimmy: uh ... what are you talking about?
Blodwen: I hate you... I hate you all!
Zoe: Blodwen... what are you doing, all by yourself, by the fire, in the rain?
Blodwen: the fire is dead...
Blodwen: talk to me... like a normal person? Why? Have you forgotten what I have just done to you?
Zoe: no, and I'm not happy about that. But I was thinking of something Jimmy said...
Blodwen: what did he say?
Zoe: he said you asked him to join the pillow fight... and you two seem to bicker a lot... and you were really upset when he got angry at you... Blodwen... is it possible... that you actually like my brother?
Zoe: what has Chloe to do with all of this?
Blodwen: nothing... forget it... I really don't want to talk about this...
Blodwen: wait! Why are you doing this... what do you want in return?
Blodwen: but Jimmy, he really hates me... I don't know how he could---
Jimmy: Blodwen! You again! What is wrong with you, leave my family alone!
Zoe: Jimmy, why are you so harsh... give her a break...
Zoe: I know, Jimmy, how could I have forgotten...
Jimmy: but she is! And not just mistakes, she plays with people, Zoe...
Zoe: she said she's changed..
Jimmy: yeah right, sure... no, really, do you seriously believe her?
Jimmy: she had a chance! And she just... blew it!
Zoe: maybe another one? Listen, I was thinking... when we go home, Glyn and I want to go on a date... maybe you guys could take her out somewhere?
Jimmy: this is not giving her a second chance, this is making sure she doesn't crash your plans, sister!
Zoe: well, that too, but you can give her a chance while also preventing her to mess up our date...
Jimmy: but we have our big night playing in the club!
Jimmy: this morning, Luke and I just decided to set up a band, Luke said Nick might also join, but he's already quite famous... and Chloe just told me that she could sing too. Depending on whether Nick joins or not, we might need another member... but in any case, we have decided to do our big debut after we get home...
Zoe: oh, that's cool, I didn't know! And what's your band name?
Jimmy: well, you were obviously too busy thinking of someone, were you not *winks*
Jimmy: well... fine, if that's what you want, fine... but Chloe and I will be busy playing, so she will have to sort herself out...
Zoe: brilliant! Thanks, brother... now, go find her and tell her... and since you are there, you could also apologize for your stupid behaviour earlier...
Jimmy: what! I did nothing wrong, have you forgotten who messed up?
Zoe: yeah, but you shouting at her doesn't help, Jimmy. You were indeed too harsh...
Jimmy: but I was trying to defend you, sister! Oh whatever... maybe you're right... she's the mean one, not me...
Zoe: good, you'll see, maybe something good can come out of this, maybe we just need to give her a chance...
Jimmy: mmm I'm not convinced, but whatever you want Zoe... and just one chance, okay? Just one! If she messes up again...
Zoe: I think one chance will be enough *smiles*
To be continued.....
I hope you liked this very long chapter! I had fun shooting and writing it :)
Although getting such a big group of sims do what you want them to do at the same time drove me insane!! Storytelling in sims 3 was so much easier! But on the other hand, sims 4 is so much more playable :)
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