Good Times and Bad Times

Posted on by Ginny F
Soon, Amelia was an Elder and Bella had grown old enough to start school.
Johnny, too, had moved into his golden years, and the time for Britt to take over the Alphabet legacy was quickly approaching.
While attending school, he met a girl who caught his eye named Rieko Suzuki. Rieko had the prettiest red hair he had ever seen and he hoped that she would be the one to help him carry on his legacy.

Britt: -blushes- Chronicler, that’s a bit embarrassing. We’re just talking, that’s all.
Just talking, huh? That’s weird, because this very next shot is of the two of you after you asked her to move on with you. Welcome to the family, Ryann.

Ryann: Thanks, Chronicler! I much prefer the name Ryann to Rieko. The makeover wasn’t too bad, either.

Any time. Given your hate for children, it’s the least I can do for you.

Ryann: What do you mean?

Oh, don’t worry. You’ll find out soon enough, dear.
Britt was head over heels and he was counting on Ryann feeling the same. One evening, he invited her out to dinner.
It was time for him to make his move. He very smoothly and casually pretended to yawn, ending it with his arm wrapped around Ryann’s shoulder.
Britt: Hey, baby. Come here often?

Oh, come on, Britt. There’s no way she’s going to fa —
I stand corrected. That very same night, Britt asked Ryann to be his wife. There was a lot of excitement during the exchange — one of the chefs unfortunately met an untimely end during the engagement.

Britt: Yeah, and Chronicler was too busy being creepy and watching us to catch it.

You’re actually right on this one, Britt. I did a lot of dropping the ball as far as picture taking.
Knowing his parents didn’t have long, Britt tried to set the ceremony for as soon as possible. Unfortunately, neither Amelia or Johnny were able to hold out until the wedding, but Britt knew they were there in spirit. Although I dropped the ball once again, Bella became a teenager. During the celebration, Amelia passed on. Britt, distraught, had pleaded with Death to give them more time. Death, the quipster that he is, agreed to spare her life — but came back only a few minutes later to reclaim it!
Bella, though she was morning the loss of her mother and the fairly recent loss of her father, showed up to celebrate her brother’s marriage and welcome Ryann to the Alphabet family.

Cheer up, Bella. You look gorgeous today!

Bella: Worst birthday ever…

-muttered- Don’t speak so soon, Bellz.

Bella: What’s that, Chronicler?

Nothing! Wouldn’t want to drop any spoilers…
Some of Amelia and Johnny’s friends came to celebrate with them, as well as some of Britt, Ryann, and Bella’s friends from high school.
The ceremony was beautiful and went off without a hitch.
Britt cut the first slice of cake to share with Ryann…
And it appears that even a recently hospitalized Sim came to celebrate their nuptials! Hope she isn’t an escapee from an insane asylum or something…

Random Hospital Gown-Wearing Sim: If I were, that’s probably not something you’d want me to hear you say…

Touche! Let’s see some more pictures of the happy couple…
Soon after the wedding, Ryann approached Britt to share with him some news she had just discovered. Britt experienced a very wide arrange of emotions.

Ryann: So… my clothes don’t seem to fit the same these days…
Britt: Maybe you should hit the gym?
Ryann: and I’ve been feeling a bit ill…
Britt: Maybe eat better, too?
Ryann: Keep talking like that and we won’t have this problem again in the future… 
-trying desperately not to smack him- I’m pregnant, you idiot.
Britt: Pregnant? Well, that’s a lot better than what I was thinking!
Britt: But wait, how did this happen? I’m not ready to be a dad! 
Ryann: Well, remember on our wedding night when I wore that thing you like and —
Let’s keep this PG, please. None of us need or want the details.
Britt: Oh yeah, I definitely remember that. Guess I’m really good at what I do.
Here’s Ryann with her super cute baby bump.
Bella was thrilled to learn that she would be an aunt. She was excited that she got to spend her teen years living with her brother, so that she could help out with the childcare.

Bella: I can’t wait to have my own little nooboos some day! 

Just not too many, eh, Bellz? They’re definitely a handful.
Britt was glad to have Bella around, too. He missed their parents greatly and often took comfort in the fact that he was able to look after his baby sister. She looked so much like their mother that it reminded him to be grateful for every day he got with her.
He also spent a lot of time fawning over Ryann’s baby bump. Ryann was less-than-thrilled about this and the pregnancy in general. While she was sure she would love her little bundle of joy, her Hates Children trait made her pray to the great Plumbob in the sky that she would give birth to a girl to carry on the legacy, if only so she didn’t have to have another.
Britt: I can’t wait to meet our little prince or princess. I hope we have a little boy so I can play catch with him.
Ryann: Remind me to stay away from you when you’re in the mood for WooHoo in the future.
Soon enough, the time came for the baby to be born. Britt rushed Ryann to the hospital in a state of panic. Was he really ready to be a father? Would this child be the heir he needed to carry on his legacy? Britt needed just a few moments to breathe, but the answers to those questions would be coming before he knew it.
As a bonus, here is Britt at Bella’s teen birthday, after the second time Amelia passed, eating his food very sadly on the floor.

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