1.3 Better Late Than Never

Back again for the next installment of Goth-Sanity. On the tail end of the sadness that is Cornelia's death, the household struggles to move on with life. Mortimer tries to make sure he sets aside a moment or two to give Rufus some love and attention. His elder birthday is not that far along now.

Bella wakes up from her night on the kitchen floor, starting to show a bit of a bump now and ravenous by the looks of things.

And . . . instead of feeding herself, she goes and fills the not-empty-yet dog bowl? -_-

She did manage to eat something finally. And at about that time her hygiene tanked completely since she hasn't showered in 3 days I think.

Bella - Phew, something smells!

That would be you, dear.

Bella - My back! Ouchies!

I'll tell you what I told Cornelia all those sim-years ago. Try sleeping in your bed and that won't happen. -_-

She seems pretty excited for her upcoming baby. She rubs and talks to her tummy a lot. Even when I wish she'd GO BATHE.

Bella had a wish locked in to kiss Mortimer, but when I had him try it she shut him down. Too sad and stinky apparently.

Mortimer - Well can I at least rub your belly?

Bella - Yeah, sure. :3

And apparently all that adorable impending-fatherhood spam got her in the mood, because she didn't turn him down a second time. I'm impressed that Mortimer was able to brave that stink-cloud in order to get the deed done.

And it's at this point that I'm implementing a new house-rule for myself. I can't stand to watch my sims walk around in their underwear ALL DAY LONG, so if I feel like it I will allow myself to change outfits.

Otherwise you guys would have never gotten to see this super cute maternity dress I made her. ^_^

More tummy rubbing. Bella makes a very cute expectant mama.

And yes, the household is still heartbroken. They're almost over it though, thank the sim-gods. Though my luck, Gunther will pop his gaskets right as they're getting over Cornelia's death. -_-

All this time Rufus has been spending most of days hunting collectables. He finally found enough pieces to complete this special object, the Diamond Dog. Pretty spiffy, and it's worth 1000 simoleons too. I want to keep it though, as part of Rufus' epic collection of awesomeness.

Uuuh, Bella?

Bella - Don't ask me! The game just announced that it was time for Mortimer and I to graduate at city hall, even though we grew up five days ago. And instead of a graduation gown, I just spun into this hot mess . . . .

Yeah, guess that doesn't have a pregnant mesh . . . O_o

Mortimer was able to spin into his robes just fine, of course.

Mortimer - Wow, City Hall's pulling out all the stops for this graduation, eh?

Actually, no. That's thanks to your father being a CEO. Otherwise you'd be taking a taxi.

Bella - No fair, I want graduation robes. D:

Don't worry Bells, you get a cute baby instead. The other graduate is Darlene Bunch. There's one other besides Bella and Mortimer, not sure who it is yet, though.

In the end, Bella didn't even go inside. She still graduated though, which is the important part. I put her back into her maternity wear and she pulled out a book to read. Gunther has no excuse for not going inside to be with his son, he just fails at life.

At any rate, Bella graduated with Honors and was named Valedictorian as well as voted Most Likely to Save the World.

Aha, that's who the other graduate is. Sandi French, the girl who was briefly considered as spouse material once upon a time.

Sandi - HahaHA! She's miserable AND fat! This fills me with GLEE!

And apparently she developed the evil trait somewhere along the line.

Seriously. Sandi is harboring some serious hate toward Bella. I can only deduce that it's jealousy from losing out on spouse-hood.

Mortimer exited City Hall in due time to throw his diploma. He also graduated with Honors and was voted Most Likely to Complete his LTW. We can hope. :D

Bella was starving at this point, and YAY she found the banana I stuffed in her inventory that morning for just-in-case-ies.

She and Gunther continued to just stand there on the steps of course, so I had to have Mortimer call them home after he'd done so. Exhausted, Bella opts for the sleeping bag again instead of her bed. -_-

After only an hour or two she pops right back up again. How come?

'Cause it's BABY TIME! I'm sure she'd look more excited if she wasn't in excruciating pain right now.

Mortimer - What?! Baby?! Now?! But my mom isn't here, nobody else knows what to do!

Calm down Morty, just take her to the hospital. O_o No need to have a melt down.

Long after they'd left the house Gunther continued to do the freak-out dance in the entryway, where he hasn't moved since he came home. I'm really wondering if their new tendency to just stand there and do absolutely nothing stems from the mourne moodlet or the lag of the house . . . .

At any rate, Mortimer and Bella arrived at the hospital safe and sound.

Um . . . Morty? Aren't you, you know, gonna go inside and be with the mother of your child while she gives birth?

Mortimer - Nah, not so much. I think I'd rather stay out here.

And he did. I guess we can add this to the list of things that Mortimer Goth won't do. -_-

Bella - He didn't come with me . . . :(

I know, but LOOKIT!!!! Pink blanket! We all know what this means! 

As per canon, Mortimer and Bella Goth's first child is a daughter named Cassandra. Thanks to her good moodlets from being married and graduating I was allowed to roll Cassandra's traits. She ended up with Evil and Heavy Sleeper. XD Otherwise her favorite color is blue, her music of choice is Roots and her favorite food is Goopy Carbonara.

Also, a birth means points! +5! Sadly, we're still in the negatives. Oh well.

Once home, Bella immediately puts Cassandra down in the crib, which is good since her energy motive is in the orange already.

Right off to dream land. :D You'll also note her crib-mate. I have dubbed him Cuddlebones.

That night I noticed one of the chairs in the dining-room dancing all over the place. Who's come to haunt?

CORNELIA!!! This makes me happy. :D

Then she went upstairs into the kids room and watched the romantic channel for the rest of the night. Somehow that depresses me . . . :(

From the Goth lot I have a pretty good view of the public cemetery. It interested me when I suddenly caught Bella's older brother Micheal running past his grandfather, Milton Bachelor.

I have no idea where either are headed to, but it's in opposite directions. I was amused, and so I share.

It is, of course, Mortimer who has to pull middle-of-the-night feedings and cuddles. I can barely count on Bella and Gunther to take care of themselves, let alone a baby.

Mortimer - I don't like it when she cries!

Then give her a bottle and change her dirty diaper. It'll work wonders, I promise.

See what I mean? Three nights in a row now and she refuses to go back to her bed. Why???? -_- I suppose I should just be grateful that she's not passing out on me.

By morning Mortimer, Bella and Gunther were all starving together with none of Cornelia's awesome leftovers left. I sent Mortimer to try his hand at cooking them some breakfast.

Bella - Are you sure you don't want me to do that sweetie?

Mortimer - Bella, I resequence complex DNA structures for a living, I think I can handle baking some waffles.

The evidence says otherwise. XD Unfortunately they're all too hungry to try again, so charcoal briskets it is.

I think this is the first time they've all sat down to eat together at the same time. Miracles do happen. At least none of them got sick from that unfortunate food.

Screaming baby calls, however. No rest for the weary.

Since Mortimer is now at work, it was up to Bella to take care of it. It took her a little while, but she eventually made it upstairs. Yay!

And then . . . carried the baby down to the TV. Bella!

Bella - I have to catch this episode of Sim-vivor . . . .

Bella - Aw, the TV turned off! What gives?

The baby in your arms is hungry and lonely. PAY ATTENTION TO IT! She did eventually, but not without a lot of useless yelling on this end of the screen.

Gunther was doing a great job of being a big pile of useless, playing games on the computer when his fun motive isn't even low. I'm still holding a grudge from Cornelia's death I guess. He gets on my nerves now. >_<

Bellllaaaaaaa!!!! >_<!! 

Bella - I'm so sorry! I tried! ;_;

Awweh . . . She WAS on the way (she's in the bathroom you'll notice), she just didn't make it in time. And she looks so miserable. :( Okay, I forgive you, but only because you're so darned cute.

Still, another -5. *gusty sigh*

Gretel Goth came out to haunt that night. Hi Gretel!

Along with  . . . Victor . . . . Wow. There's some nightmare fuel for ya, eh?

Bella, WHY won't you shower?

Bella - I will in a minute. I want to get these waffles made first before Mortimer wakes up. I don't want to have to eat his cooking again.

Ouch, lol.

And damn it if she doesn't cook them perfectly, without any points in cooking. This actually gives her her first point. See Mortimer? THAT'S how you make waffles.

Mortimer - STFU.

After breakfast it's time for Cassandra's first birthday! Since Mortimer had WAY more interaction with her than the other two adults in the house, he gets to do the honors.

Mortimer - Isn't there supposed to be a candle in it? I think this cake is broken.

Just give it a minute. XD

See? It's like MAGIC. And careful you don't suffocate your daughter in your pit, sir.

Bella - YAY BIRTHDAY!

Gunther made it right at the last minute, as usual. Curly maid joined in the festivities as well.

And POOF! Cassandra has reached her toddler-hood, in all her rainbow-sparkled, cross-eyed glory.

A better shot of her, sans cross-eyes. She inherited her parents' black hair, but her eyes are more of a bluish green than Bella's light green. Not sure where she inherited them from, but they're cute.

DAMMIT Gunther!

Curly Maid - That's so nasty . . . .

-5 !!

We're starting to rack up the fails like any good, self-respecting ISBI. Mortimer and Bella continue to follow the canon of their storyline. Will the trend continue? Will Gunther and Bella continue to nosedive my points? Tune in next time and find out!

:: SCORECARD ::

Self Wetting : -10
Passing Out : -10
Failing School :
Game-Forced visit from Police, Firefighters or Babysitters :
Accidental Deaths :
Social Worker Visit :

Every Birth : +5
Twins :
Triplets :
Fulfilling LTWs :
Every Honor Roll :
Randomizing every LTW and trait for an entire generation :
Not Using Spares Lifetime Happiness points for an entire generation :
Every 100,000 simoleons earned :
Painting of Torch Holder :

TOTAL = -15

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