BILTMORE — SPRING 02

“And The Irrelogical Evolution of One Sadie Biltmore”💋⚽

Warnings: the GC, attempted murder, flamingo shaming, an aggressive pooch, bad religion, adultery, gaslighting, puppy love, corny married sims, and way too many gifs.

Previously on The Oceanside Project: Biltmore [Sp01] [WSp01] [Su01] [Fa01] [Wi01]

Thursday, Day 18

“The One Where Sadie Doesn’t Like It One Bit”

After the completion of their forever home, the Biltmore family is ready to move in!

Fitz Biltmore, Oceanside’s architect, is pretty proud of the new home that he designed and built.

So proud, he thinks he can join one of the most exclusive clubs in Oceanside…

The Garden Club!

Police Cadet, Sadie Biltmore, isn’t thrilled at the idea of strangers traipsing through her new digs.

Especially The Garden Club. She can’t put her finger on it, but there’s something off about Rocky Kotsomiti and his alleged “club members.”

But being a Garden Club member is something Fitz wants so badly. She can’t tell him no and break his little heart.

Sadie does her best detective work at her punching bag. Not only does she have to solve the bubble juice epidemic in Oceanside, but she also needs to find the Oceanside Cat Burglar. Her number one suspect, currently, is Cindy Lou Killeen, who always seems to “find” her way into sims’ homes uninvited.

Sadie can’t wait to bring her in for questioning.

Vanessa Cochrane, the newest recruit to the Garden Club Mafia, arrives.

He doesn’t know exactly what the Garden Club looks for in membership, so Fitz minds his Ps and Qs with the lovely Vanessa.

Sadie rolls her eyes, in between punches, at the sound of Fitz schmoozing with the young, hot Garden Clubber. Ever since he started hanging around Malcolm Landgraab and that dorky Royal Knights Club, Fitz has been acting weird. All of a sudden he’s a ladies’ man? Her Fitz is scared to death of talking to any woman for more than a minute, let alone laughing it up with some chick he just met. Hmph! Sadie doesn’t like it one bit!

Since Sadie is still on maternity leave, she will stay home with the kidlets. Before Fitz leaves he kindly asks Vanessa for membership into the GC.

NOT THAT GC!!!

Vanessa calls her re-reinforcements…

Dominic Cavallaro and Lamar Brentwood.

*gag* Makeovers are needed, pronto!

Fitz is off to work as a level 5 Architect’s Apprentice.

He had hoped to kiss Sadie goodbye, but he knows better than to mess with her when she’s training. She’s got a mean upper cut!

Fitz sometimes wishes Sadie was classy and elegant, like Vivian Landgraab, or more shy and nonabrasive, like Minka Yomoshoto. Don’t get him wrong, he loves Sadie, but sometimes he wonders what his life would be like to be with somesim that was less… intense.

The Garden Club pretends to evaluate the Biltmore’s garden, but what they are really looking for are areas of weakness. Rocky is nervous that Officer Sadie is asking too many questions. She may have to be dealt with sooner rather than later.

Lamar: Exploding compost could look like an “accident…”

Vanessa hops aboard The Sadie II and inspects the engines for vulnerabilities.

Vanessa: Maybe the boat could mysteriously lose control while Sadie was surfing and crash into her…

Y’all better leave my Sadie Biltmore alone!

Winchester, or Che, as the family calls him, gets his punchy-punchy from his mom.

Lamar sneaks around Sadie hoping his snooping doesn’t draw suspicion.

Lamar: Holy Plumbobs! She has 800 toddlers in there!

I think 800 is a slight exaggeration… 🙄
It’s more like 400.

Twins Kenna and Ezra huggle while their mother neglects them for body skill points.

Lamar: An outside fire could spread quickly…

Smart puppers! Cinders tries to destroy the yard so Fitz won’t get his membership. He doesn’t want his owner to be part of a crime syndicate!

Flamingo: I honestly feel so attacked right now.

Aiden makes his way upstairs for lunch.

His twin, Gavin, finds something else to munch on.

Sadie finishes her workout and is surprised to see the Garden Club inside her home. Aren’t they only supposed to be looking at the outdoor plants? Sadie does not like this one bit!

Oh no, Cinders! You better get to work. The GC is loving the landscaping.

Cinders: *SNORES*

Never mind…

Sadie patrols the area before heading to the lake. She wants to make sure The Garden Club hasn’t done anything weird to her yard.

Sadie is none too happy with Fitz right now. Why did he call these weirdos and then leave? Is she supposed to schmooze with them to get into the club? That will never happen, thinks Sadie, and he should know better.

With the moving into a new home and her worries at work, Sadie is at maximum stress levels. Surfing always helps her to relax and focus.

Lamar: An electrical fire might do the trick. Better write that one down…

The waves in the lake do not compare to the waves in the ocean. Sadie curses Fitz for building their dream home on the wrong spot.

What are you doing in the pantry?!

Dominic: We could replace their canned goods with poisoned versions…

Vanessa and her crew finally leave to share their findings with The Boss.

Dominic: Bye kids. Don’t get into any “accidents.”

After they leave, Sadie cashes their tax refund.

The kiddos are starting to add their artwork to Sadie’s cork board in the “everything room.”

Cinders springs into action ready to catch the nefarious Garden Clubbers!

Cinders: *GROWLS* Wait, did they leave already?

You’re a little late boo.

Feeling more like herself, Sadie returns to Mom duty.

Her first born, Heath, turns into a big boy tomorrow. Where has the time gone! It was just yesterday he was a little yeti in his crib.

Next up on the potty training train is little Aiden.

She did it! She got him potty trained before he turned into a child! Heath was the last of the first-borns to be potty trained.

Aiden: When will I be potty trained? *sad face*

In case you forgot who the genius of the family is.

Poor Che, thinks Sadie, he’s all tuckered out from fighting those buttons.

Another new GC member?! Auberon Longfellow joins the hood.

Sadie is so proud of Heath. She can’t wait for Fitz to return home so she can tell him all about it.

Kenna: I *sniff* need the… training… of the potty!

Sadie is excited to cook dinner in her brand new kitchen. Her first meal? Shrimp gumbo!

Poor Ezra is the least favorite Biltmore child. He even gives his dad the creeps.

Sadie has definitely become better at cooking. No burnt gumbo today!

Fitz retires to his study before dinner. He loves that he has a clear view of his precious Oceanside. He’s mighty proud of what it has become.

Cinders rounds the troops with a howl. It’s dinner time!

The jokes on you, puppy. Sadie only made enough for herself.

Heath: When I grow up I want to be a firefighter like Mommy was!

*daaawwwww!!*

Even though she was ticked with Fitz for most of the day, when he comes home and she sees his cute little face, all of Sadie’s anger goes away. She sighs and while Fitz studies, Sadie fills him in on the goings on of the day.

Sadie: Yes, you got into the blasted Garden Club. Heath can finally use the potty by himself. Oh yeah, don’t forget to buy a cake for his birthday tomorrow!

Speak of the devil…

Clock: *BONGS LOUDLY!*

Ezra, Winchester, and Kenna: Great Plumbobs, We’re trying to sleep over here!!

None of the kids like that clock. Muhahahahahaha!

Lake Landgraab is beautiful in the evening.

Ezra: Can someone pay attention to meeeee!?

Sadie: Geez Ezra, why are you so needy?! Mommy’s on break!

Poor Ezra falls asleep on the cold laundry room floor with a loaded diaper.

After his studies are done, Fitz heads out to Baked to find the perfect birthday cake.

Mmmm, it always smells so yummy in here!

Fitz buys two cakes, one for Heath, and another one for Che’s birthday on Saturday.

Fitz: *waves at Kent Healey* Isn’t that the sim Sadie wants to put away?

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Back at the house…

Sadie: *thinks* I potty trained the hell out of that kid. I’m such a frakkin good mom.

Gavin: Mama, can you read me a bedtime story?

Sadie: Awww, you want a story, kid? Coming right up.

Sadie: *Totes forgets about Gavin’s story and helps herself to more shrimp gumbo*

Good job, Heath!

A tired Sadie heads to bed.

Not feeling sleepy yet, Fitz gazes through his telescope surveying the land. He’s so glad they moved by the lake. Now that pervy Abbot Moulden won’t be spying on him in his underwear anymore!

Fitz: Hey Buddy, let’s let Mommy get some sleep. I’ll take you to the potty.

Fitz loves his kids, and he would like to have more. Sadie, however, said she’s done having babies. Pregnancy makes her loopy, she said. She has to be on top of her game if she wants to catch the Oceanside Cat Burglar and she can’t do that with all of the crazy pregnancy hormones running through her.

Fitz hopes he can change her mind and convince her to have one more. Seven is a lucky number, after all!

*Even though he already has seven, but he can’t let Sadie know that.* 

You sure you want more of these?

After wrangling in most of the kids, Fitz calls it a night…

Ezra: Somebody saaaave meeee!

Damn you Ezra!

Friday, Day 19

“The Priest, The Mistress, and The Suspect”

Sadie takes over, giving Fitz a chance to rest.

Ezra finally gets that diaper change…

and even some potty training.

Sadie kicks around the soccer ball in the predawn hours. She doesn’t remember much about her old life in SimCity, but she swears she must have been a professional soccer star. She’s just that good.

Fitz’s dreams consist of the sexy new firefighter, Daisy Dalpozzo. Ever since she drunkenly kissed him at the Royal Knights meeting, he hasn’t been able to get her out of his mind. Fitz would never cheat on Sadie again, but he didn’t hate the attention the guys gave him after he and Daisy locked lips.

Sadie sneaks in to have a few moments of cuddle time with her man before he has to leave for work.

A dazed Fitz worries that Sadie might somehow be able to see his dreams. She is a cop. She could “dispose” of him and no sim would ever be the wiser. Maybe he’s just being paranoid, thinks Fitz, but he sure hopes Sadie never finds out about Daisy. Ever.

Maybe Fitz has nothing to worry about. Daisy is young and finicky. She will probably have lots of new admirers now that she is a resident. She will forget all about him…

Fitz makes his way to work while Sadie stays home another day. He’s going to miss some of Heath’s birthday party, but he’ll catch the end of it.

Sadie: *dreams* TOO…MANY…TWINS!

Even in her sleep Sadie tries to solve the Oceanside Cat Burglar mystery. She really needs to put this crook away for good for the safety of all Oceansidians!

Oh Aiden, you’re the cutest thing ever!

If Sadie is able to find the bubble blower supplier, she should be able to backtrack and find out who the bubble juice kingpin is! Yep, that’s totally the only reason why she would want a bubble blower…😙

After Sadie wakes up she calls Nanny Angie Killen to help with the kids during the party. Sadie doesn’t always like to ask for help, but Angie is a good friend and the kids all love her.

Angie: Diaper change in the middle of hall! You ready?

Gavin: *giggles*

Sadie rounds up the usual suspects.

Angie is the best mom in Oceanside!

Sadie is starving! Quickly she makes shrimp gumbo for herself and the guests.

Sadie decides to invite family friends to the party, but not their significant others, since most of the time the couples always seem to want to make-out and woohoo in the hot tub instead of socializing.

That shouldn’t be a problem at all…

Holly Goodacre is the first toddler to stampede through the house, followed by Jacoby Bond.

Priest Becca Goodacre pets Cinders, while — what’s this? Gwyneth Landgraab is actually being NICE to someone?

Gwyneth: *tickles Butterfly Killeen* Since you’re not an orphan anymore, I can play with you now!

While the little ~darling~ is preoccupied, social worker Felicity Wayward makes a move on Gwynie’s dad, politician Malcolm Landgraab! Felicity has been after the very married Mr. Landgraab for a while now, but this is the first time her feelings were ever reciprocated.

Gwyneth doesn’t notice Felicity groping her dad, instead she makes a beeline to her Mom’s ex-best friend, Minka Yomoshoto.

Gwyneth: My Mother is really pissed at you for fighting at my birthday party. Couldn’t you try to pretend to be peaceful with Uncle Kendrick? It was MY party, and you RUINED it! Stop making everything about you, Aunt Minka!

Minka: *Tries to mutter an apology*

Felicity: *grabs some ass*

Malcolm doesn’t know what’s gotten into Felicity lately, but he likes it!

Angie is still concerned for the welfare of the Biltmore children. She’s happy to come over and help out anytime. She knows Sadie needs a break every now and then. At least she can check on them and make sure they’re doing OK. Right now, it doesn’t look too good.

Mechanic Connor Firestone takes a dip in the hot tub. He hates coming to these parties, but loves that he can drop off his kids and they can play while he zones out and relaxes…

alone.

Connor’s son, Roman Firestone, wrestles with a very content Cinders.

The shrimp gumbo is done, although no one really seems to care at the moment.

Malcolm is a sucker for a pretty, black haired girl, and Felicity is no exception. The duo have been working very closely at the Oceanside Town Hall together. Felicity laughs at all of his jokes and seems to hang on every word he says. He’s flattered by all of the flirting she’s been doing lately. His wife will never find out, thinks Malcolm, and if she does? What will she do, leave him? He’s Malcolm freaking Landgraab, X. No woman leaves a Landgraab!

Becca slithers into the hot tub next to Connor. She begins her spiel about joining the Peteran church and her love for the Watcher. She tells him how she would not be alive, nor her unborn child, if it wasn’t by the grace of the Watcher. Connor comments that he and his wife have been meaning to stop by and check out a sermon. They would love to become members of the church.

Back at the front porch, Gwyneth finally notices Felicity and her Dad’s inappropriate behavior.

OMGahhhh shut up! Fitz isn’t even here!!!

Gwyneth: Who does this bish think she is?

Gwynie does the only thing she can think of to get Felicity’s hands off of her Daddy…

Gwyneth: Oh yeah, SMUSTLE TYME!!

Angie: Where is your mother?!

Surprisingly, Gwyneth’s smustle defense works! Everyone joins in on the dance craze.

Connor has always been interested in the Peteran religion and Becca has always been interested in Connor. She loves her husband but lately she feels like she’s human cattle, only there to breed more farmhands. Becca feels unattractive and unloved. Maybe spending a little time with the handsome mechanic will make her feel alive again…even if she has to be a little dishonest with him. She can confess her sins to the Watcher later…

Becca: The Watcher will not hear your prayers unless you are baptized. I can baptize you right here… any body of water will do…

Connor: Sounds good! What do I have to do?

Connor: Wait, is this part of the baptismal?

Becca: Mmmmhmmm, definitely…

Elise Killeen does her infamous levitating shy dancing.

Riley Fairweather: Whoa, look what Elise can do!

Sadie: Great party so far! No sims are fighting. Yum, this shrimp gumbo is good, if I do say so myself!

Oblivious Sadie Biltmore is oblivious.

Becca: May the Almighty Watcher and the Gray Lady bless you!

Connor: Amen!

WHATTHEHELLJUSTHAPPENED???!!!1

Minka sits alone, eating her shrimp gumbo. She doesn’t like to be at Fitz’s house without him here. Sadie makes her uncomfortable. She looks at Minka like she wants to rip the skin off of her. She hasn’t the faintest idea why…🙄

Roman makes good use of the toys on the beach.

Becca: *in sexy voice* You have now been converted to Peteranism. I have bestowed upon you the Watcher’s Favor.

Connor: D-Do you bestow everysim like this?

Sadie finally grabs the birthday boy to bring him to his cake.

A Wild Cindy Lou Appears!

Connor is not sure what just happened. Did he get baptized or did he just cheat on his wife?

The party-goers make their way to the cake.

Cindy Lou Killeen didn’t remember walking over to the Biltmore’s new home, but now that she’s here she can’t believe her eyes. She saw everything that happened between Connor and Becca and she is disgusted. Between this and Malcolm accusing her of being the Oceanside Cat Burglar, CL is starting to lose faith in the sims in this city.

Cindy Lou: My wife goes to her church! Is this the kind of stuff they believe in? I’m glad my children didn’t see that!

Gwyneth gleefully joins the celebration. She can’t wait for Heath to transition to a child. Finally she will have somesim to play with her age! Gwyn is so preoccupied…

she doesn’t notice who has now commandeered the hot tub.

It’s almost time for Heath’s glow up! Wait, what’s wrong with Diego?

Diego Bossanova: *stank face* I know this chick did not just trick my brother-in-law into woohoo for redemption?!

Seriously, how does everyone know?

Becca: *toots horn*

Diego: *murder-death-kill*

Heath blows out his candles, with the help of Mommy.

While everyone else is distracted, Malcolm and Felicity get closer…

Goodbye Toddler!Heath…

Hello Child!Heath!!!

His grow-up outfit is perfect: Daddy on the top, and Mommy on the bottom!

Gwyneth rushes to grab a slice a cake and hang out with her bestie. Finally she can have a conversation with someone on her level.

Holly must be deeply concerned about the fish in the tank. She’s been standing there this whole time, staring at them.

Becca gives a brief blessing for Heath’s transition. No one really wants to hear it, however. Sadie notices Cindy Lou. Here she goes again, thinks Sadie, barging in when she’s not invited. Sadie won’t confront her here at her baby’s birthday, but Cindy Lou will have to come to the station to answer some questions.

Felicity has been waiting for Malcolm to notice her for a long time. She knows it’s wrong to be with a married man, but her and Malcolm are meant to be together. Can’t he see that?

You da man, Fitz!

They’re perfect for each other.

Minka and Diego steal a kiss away from the others. Minka is so glad she doesn’t have to worry about Diego cheating on her anymore. Now that they’re married, he has been nothing but faithful to her. Their relationship is stronger than ever.

Minka feels bad that Malcolm is making out with another woman in public. Poor Vivian, thinks Minka, she has no idea. And since they are no longer friends, Minka doesn’t think it’s her place to tell her.

As soon as he’s done with his cake Heath takes off running!

AWWWWWW! He was running to greet his Dad at the door!

Heath: Look Daddy, I grew up!!

I’m glad Fitz made it home before the party was over.

Gwyneth: Ewww, Ezra stinks! Your new name is Stinky Butt Biltmore! Hahahaha, I like that!

Evil Child.

Owen Goodacre, Becca’s husband, walks by the house a bit miffed that he wasn’t invited to the party. He and Fitz are in the same Royal Brotherhood club. That should at least garner him an invite.

Owen: I see how you are, Red. I see…

Cindy Lou: *thinks* Some sims have forgotten all about their wedding vows.

CL is too sweet and kind to realize that she now has leverage over Malcolm that could keep her out of prison.

Fitz: Hi Kids! …And levitating boy… that’s weird…

Cindy Lou finally finds her wife. She’s grateful she didn’t catch Angie in the act with some other woman!

Angie: Hiya hon, where’ve you been? I’ve been waiting for you to show up.

Jacoby floats back from outer space to toddler dance with his girl, Butterfly.

Yep, that’s right, I’m still OTPing the toddlers. Fight me.

Connor is still a bit dazed and confused, but Becca tries her best to make it seem like what happened was totally normal. He shouldn’t feel bad or upset. He should feel as though he’s closer to the Watcher. She hopes that she and Connor can have more “spiritual” encounters like this soon.

With most of the party-goers inside, Malcolm and Felicity have their scandalous first woohoo.

With Heath growing into a child, and Che about to grow into a toddler, Sadie wonders if she should have another baby. She knows she told Fitz if he got her pregnant again she would cut off his hoohaa, but maybe she was a bit hasty. The real problem is that Sadie loves them as babies, but not so much as toddlers. Maybe one more baby would be nice, she thinks. She might consider it. And that’s a big MIGHT.

Fitz really doesn’t have time to socialize with the guests. As soon as gets home he has to help with the care and feeding of his big brood.

Gwyneth: *stammers* Oh…hey…hi…Heath…HI!…*giggles*

Angie: *thinks* Does Gwyneth Landgraab have a crush on Heath Biltmore? I didn’t think she could care about anyone other than herself!

Heath: *walks away*

Gwyneth: When did he get to be so cute?

Heath is still as blind as a bat. Dr. Minka gave him new glasses that will fit his bigger, child-size head now.

Even though Kendrick Troubadour is a family friend, it was decided that Minka would be invited to the party instead of him. Poor Kendrick. As of late the sims in the community have had to choose between him and Minka for party invites and more and more sims choose Minka. They really have to stop all of this fighting before somesim winds up in jail.

Gwyneth: Mrs. Killeen, what does it mean when daddies kiss sims who aren’t my mommy?

Cindy Lou really doesn’t know where to start with this one.

Oh, well, glad to hear it.

Happy Birthday, Heath! You get a new bed!

Minka: I can’t get in the hot tub now, it smells like SKANK!

What is it, boy? Did a Garden Club member sneak into the house?

Is there something evil in the closet, boy?

I’m starting to think Cinders just wants to growl at everything…

Malcolm and Felicity: Wooooo! Yay Heath!

Poor Heath doesn’t last to the end of the party.

He makes his way to his new bed and falls fast asleep.

Hey, where do you think you’re going, young lady?

Gwyneth: Where does it look like, you moron? I’m going to Heath’s bathroom to take a bubble bath. Duh!

Someone needs to beat this child.

Diego convinces Minka that the hot tub is now skank-free and that she should join him.

Thank goodness that’s over!

Heath: *sleeps* Good Party, Wooo…*snores*

Sadie spent most of the party stuffing her face. The plus side, she didn’t have to break up any fights!

Right then and there Sadie decides that Che’s birthday will be a low-key affair. No party, just the family.

Gwyneth: *whispers* Sweet dreams, future boyfriend!

Sadie’s proud of her rockin’ party. Only the best for her little yeti.

Literally me.

*Sigh* Everything is back to normal.

While he sleeps, Heath’s parents place his birthday present, a violin! Heath loves classical music so his folks thought a violin would be perfect for him. (Sadie keeps calling it a fiddle. Fitz doesn’t correct her.)

Vanessa Cochrane strolls by with a new look!

Heath dreams about that one time his Mom almost ran him over with her police car!

The remainder of the night is filled with Sadie and Fitz cleaning up after their party guests and their dog.

Che’s wails…

wake up Heath.

Fitz turns in for the night.

Heath comes out of the bath to find all of his siblings in his room.

What is it, boy? Is there something nefarious in the trash?

Oh, Cinders. You’re too cute to scold!

Heath finds the violin and he’s a natural! He earns his third trait, Virtuoso.

Saturday, Day 20

“Detective Cinders and Sadie Too”

Cinders helps Sadie and Fitz out by bathing Aiden…

then Kenna.

Sadie’s subconscious is on overdrive. Somehow Rocky is connected to the bubble epidemic. If only she could figure out how.

Cinders appreciates good music when he hears it!

Sadie: *dreams* Maybe these bubbleheads use some type of delivery service that no sim would suspect…like the mail!

Fitz begins his day taking care of the wee ones.

Sadie: I’m a Boss Ass Bish…*SNORES*

Fitz makes breakfast for the family.

Heath is still going strong on the violin! He’s going to max out his creativity skill in no time.

Sadie and Fitz resume their “always try to have breakfast together” ritual.

I don’t know what was in those Simmy O’s, but breakfast made Sadie and Fitz feel a little frisky!

Sadie loves her little Fitzy Bear and would do anything for him. She knows he wants to have another baby, and Sadie ultimately decides they should give it one more try…

Sadie could hear the anger of the Watcher, but it didn’t really matter. No chimes today, but who knows. Maybe there’s still a chance for another little Biltmore to come along.

The Biltmores return to their parental duties.

After staying up all night practicing the violin, Heath takes a well deserved nap.

After a quick diaper change…

it’s time to bring baby Che to the cake.

Stop trying to hog the spotlight, Gavin!

After getting some hair…

and a new outfit, here is Toddler!Winchester! Che is a 10-3-7-3-3 Virgo with a love of science. He inherited his freckles and Perfectionism from Fitz, and his wavy hair and Unstableness from Sadie. Che was lucky enough to not have the bad eyesight of his father, so he doesn’t have to wear glasses.

Sadie is starting to second guess having another child. Babies are fun, but they grow into these monster toddlers. She certainly dodged a bullet, she thinks.

Now that Che’s aging up is over and done with, Sadie can concentrate on her police work. She grabs Cinders and heads down to the Oceanside Police Station…

while Fitz works on new architectural designs.

Sadie: Ahhh, it’s good to be home!

What’s that, boy? Is there a bomb in the foundation?

Sadie is ready to get down to some real detective work.

First on her agenda, calling Cindy Lou Killeen in for questioning.

That’s not going to cut it with Officer Sadie!

Sadie: Look Killeen, if you’re not at the station in 10 minutes I’m sending a patrol car to bring you in. You don’t want the kids to see their daycare teacher in cuffs, do you?

A panicked Cindy Lou hightails it down to the Police Station.

Sadie barely has time to hang up the phone!

Sadie: Uh-huh, that’s what I thought!

Officer Sadie begins her interrogation interview.

Sadie: It seems there’s a dark cloud following you, Killeen. I’ve had numerous complaints of you entering sims’ homes without their permission. You even did it to me! One sim said you magically ended up in her basement when all of the doors were locked! Do you have anything to say for yourself?!

Cindy Lou: Those sims are friends of mine! I was coming over to watch their children and to help out around the house! I don’t know why they would say I came in uninvited. I was totally invited. It’s just a misunderstanding!

Sadie: I’m not buying it, Killeen. Too many sims are complaining about your alarming behavior. Are you casing the joints to see who to rob next? ARE YOU THE OCEANSIDE CAT BURGLAR!?

Dominic: I…need…help…over…here…

Cindy Lou: This is insane! I’m a wife and a mother. I am not breaking into sims’ homes. I would never put my family in jeopardy by doing something that would land me in jail!

Dominic: Speaking of burglars…I need a burglar alarm…

Sadie: I don’t believe you, Killeen. You’re lucky your wife is buddy-buddy with the mayor or your keister would be in my jail right now. I have more than enough evidence to put you away. It’s only a matter of time, Killeen, unless there is some other reason as to why you’re sauntering into homes that don’t belong to you?

Cindy Lou walks away from the conversation. Of course there is a reason why she blacks out and wakes up in strange places, but she can’t tell Officer Sadie. She can’t tell anyone. Not even her wife…

Sadie keeps her eye on Cindy Lou. She can’t arrest her yet, but she knows Cindy Lou is lying her pants off.

Dominic finally gets attention from Sadie. He tells her he has some “special plants” that he needs to protect. He’s not sure if her security system is adequate enough for his needs. Sadie reassures him that, whatever he needs protecting, the burglar alarm will stop the thief in their tracks. Garden Club members are so weird, thinks Sadie.

Sadie then helps Felicity. She wants to ensure the safety of the orphans in her care. Sadie tells her not to worry, the alarms work like a charm. No thief will steal her babies!

I’m stuck in Oceanside Prison and time keeps draggin’ on…

Sadie tries to bargain with Cindy Lou.

Sadie: I’ll give you one last chance. Confess now and we’ll go easy on you. Maybe you’ll only get house arrest. You could still be with your babies. I’ll give you some time to think about it — but not a lot.

Heaven Gallo, the Landgraab’s Nanny, overheard everything and was really impressed with Officer Sadie.

Heaven: Wow, you were really playing hard ball with Cindy Lou. I wouldn’t want to cross you! But, hey, if you need me, I would totally testify at her trial. She shows up at the Landgraabs all the time. But she’s loads of fun! I just think she has a sleep-walking problem or something. I mean, she could’ve stole from the Landgraabs at ANY TIME, ya know?! But she DIDN’T!

As she rings up Felicity, Sadie takes what Heaven said into consideration. Cindy Lou does end up in sims’ homes, but she hasn’t stole anything while she was there. And of the two robberies, the Troubadour case and the Bossanova case, they never mentioned Killeen hanging around the house previously.

Sadie thinks that maybe she should investigate a little further. Boy she wishes Malcolm would let her use the lie detector. But NOOOO, he says the electricity is too much and could kill a sim. Hmph, she tried it and it didn’t hurt her!

Sadie: There you go, Felicity. Your security system is all set up!

CL wonders if maybe she should purchase an alarm. Then if the real Oceanside Cat Burglar tried to rob her house the dimwitted police would arrest her and she would be off the hook. This is absolute madness!, thinks Cindy Lou.

Sadie fills out her report while keeping a close eye on Cindy Lou.

Cindy Lou realizes she has nothing to worry about. These cops are a joke. There’s no way any of these allegations will stick. Pretty soon they will find the real Oceanside Cat Burglar. Until then, CL will try to keep her sleep-walking blackouts to a minimum.

Sadie finishes her report the best she can with the evidence she has. If Killeen isn’t the thief, then who is? Why is she breaking into sims’ homes? Why is she lying? Who is she protecting?

Sadie has seen as much as she needs to see today. It’s time to head home.

Sadie is still rubbish at the register.

Sadie: There you go, sir. Your new security system is ready to go. Just put that bad boy on the wall and let the police do the rest!

Sadie: Come on, boy. Let’s go home!

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Back at the house…

Sexy new resident, Rowena De Hommel walks by…

and Fitz likes what he sees!

Now that Malcolm has a mistress he wonders if he should have one too. He giggles at the thought of somesim as beautiful and classy as Rowena De Hommel being interested in him.

Lamar got a makeover too! Rocky, and his love of pastels, will be proud.

Fitz attempts to make comfort soup and, well you see how that goes.

As he settles down to try to digest his blackened soup…

a vision appears on his porch, reading his newspaper. It’s his dream girl, Daisy Dalpozzo! Fitz is dumbfounded. Is she here for him?

Daisy greets Fitz with a chaste “kiss-kiss,” definitely tamer than the last time he saw her.

Attempting to make small talk, Fitz congratulates Daisy on her new position as Fire Chief. Daisy remarks that she’s thankful for the promotion, but she’s going to miss Sadie’s gruff attitude at the fire house.

Fitz: *flirty* I hear you bought our old condo. I could come by if you need any repairs. *wink* *wink*

Daisy: *in sexy voice* You better…

Fitz didn’t know what came over him. He can’t flirt with a young single lady! He’s a married man, a father of seven six! Married to a mean police officer! Before things get out of hand, Fitz tries to deescalate the situation…

 Fitz: *nervously* D-do you want to play catch?

Daisy: *confused* Um, yeah, I guess…why not.

Malcolm, Fitz’s ~idol~, happens to be passing by on his way home.

Malcolm: *thinks* Dude, this is no way to get a mistress!

Fitz: I got it, I got it! *falls through his fingers* Oh, man!

Daisy: Oh, he’s so cute when he’s pitiful and weak!

Malcolm: *as he walks away* Welp, he definitely has a type.

Heath always makes his bed after he wakes up. Such a good boy!

Fitz isn’t sure what to do. He really fancies Daisy and she feels the same. Should he ask her to leave? What if she corners him in the hot tub and has her way with him? What if, Watcher forbid, SADIE caught them? If anything would happen between them, thinks Fitz, it would have to be at Daisy’s house, where Sadie and the children couldn’t see.

Heath grabs a slice of cake, passing a newly grown-up baby Che.

Heath: *thinks* They grow up so fast.

Thank you, wise old man!

Heath really likes cake.

Um, where are you two going…

Daisy makes herself at home and turns on the telly.

Fitz is so nervous! He doesn’t know what to do with the sexy firefighter in his house! Instead of dealing with the situation directly, Fitz decides to clean up the yard….

and feed Cinders…

and gaze through his telescope. Hopefully she will get the point and leave, thinks Fitz. He’s too chicken to face his feelings head on.

Heath settles down next to their house guest.

Heath: Are you married, Miss Daisy? Marriage is a huge commitment and shouldn’t be taken lightly, you know. Sims need to stay faithful to one another, or what’s the point? You want some cake?

Daisy: You are a wise little boy. Could I be your friend?

Heath: I don’t think it would be proper for you to have a little kid as your friend. There’s still plenty of cake, though. Help yourself.

Heath is like a grown man in a tiny body.

Fitz wonders if he can see the Goodacre farm from here — he just can’t help himself. Sure enough, Fitz catches Owen doing something untoward in the barn!

Fitz: *stammers* W-what? H-how? They’re chickens for Watcher’s sake! *giggles*

Fitz has had enough peeping for one night. It’s just dark enough that he can now look at the stars and the constellations.

Although, his thoughts keep returning to the heavenly body in his living room.

Out of nowhere, like a flash of lightning, comes the wrath of Owen Goodacre.

Owen violently shoves poor, little Fitz!

Owen: What in tarnation do you think you’re doin’?! You spyin’ on me again?! Who do you think you are, you little Goopy!

Fitz: How did you get here so fast? Did you run the whole way?

Owen: *feigns a punch*

Fitz: Ah! *cowers*

Fitz is so scared, he doesn’t know what to do. He’s never seen Owen this angry. Fitz tries to walk away to distance himself from Owen’s fists.

Owen: Ya know, I tried to get along with you, for my buddy Malcolm’s sake. But not anymore, Biltmore! You don’t belong in the Royal Brotherhood, ya hear me? No Goopys and no peepin’ Toms. You’re finished!

Owen: And don’t even think about bringing your weird ass Goopy son around my daughter, ya hear? I’ll skin him like a raccoon!

Daisy: That kid is right, this cake is the bomb.

Fitz didn’t realize Owen would be this angry with him. Angry enough to throw him out of his own club? Can he do that? Fitz will talk to Malcolm. He’s a politician. Maybe he can smooth things over with Owen.

Heath: Brusha, brusha, brusha!

Fitz has had enough drama for one night! He quickly says goodnight to Daisy before Sadie is due home. He’s grateful she didn’t kiss him goodbye!

Worried about Owen’s threats, Fitz hugs his kidlets tight…even Ezra!

Ezra: Daddy really does love me!

Heath is super excited to start school. He claims his homework spot at his Mom’s desk. He even added a Voidcritter calendar to make the workspace more Heath-like.

Sadie and Cinders arrive home after a long day at the Police Station.

After the events of today, Sadie is more confused than ever. She’s not sure if she’s any closer to finding the Oceanside Cat Burglar. This stresses her out even more.

Sadie is disgusted by the dirty dishes left in the dining room. What has Fitz been doing all day!?

Fitz ducks into bed without saying goodnight to Sadie. He wouldn’t be able to handle it if she was in one of her moods. Today was too stressful already. He would crumble right in front of her.

Sadie sighs and makes dinner. She knows Fitz is avoiding her, she’s not an idiot. She’ll deal with him later. Maybe she’s being too hard on him, she thinks. Maybe he had a rough day too.

Cinders: *knocks over trash can* That’s where you belong!

Sadie is so happy to see her big boy put down the fiddle for a minute and join her for dinner.

Heath: So, you’re telling me, you and Daddy took a spaceship from SimCity and landed here in Oceanside?

Sadie: Yeppers.

Heath: Cool!

Fitz’s early retreat to bed was foiled by Sadie’s stinky little henchmen.

Sadie: You know what’s even cooler? Mommy gets to send the bad guys to jail and throw away the key!

Heath: Locking sims in jail isn’t cool, Mom.

Sadie: Pffft!

Sadie: I’m saving sims lives, you know. Catching the thieves and the bubbleheads!

Heath: Still not cool…

Sadie thought the whiny toddler stage was bad, but she was not prepared for the know-it-all child stage.

Sadie: *mutters* I’m cool. I’m totally cool. Little punk.

Cinders always finds a way to be incredibly cute so he can get love!

As Fitz takes Kenna to the potty chair, he notices a fresh plate of spaghetti on the dining room table. He’ll have to grab some when he’s done. It smells delicious!

Sadie’s cooking skills are definitely improving, thinks Fitz.

After some child management…

The couple finally turns in.

Sunday, Day 21

“Love, Actually”

Che and Kenna: Yay!

Gavin: Bugger off, you stupid clock!

Cinders Biltmore stars in Trashdance, coming soon to theaters near you. Oh What A Feeling.

Chill alright, he’s sleeping.

We finally get to see Heath’s new big boy clothes! 😍

He’s sticking with the argyle. It’s his thing.

It’s back to the old violin for Heath. Possibly the most used present that any sim has received  in my hood.

Fitz wakes up feeling like a new sim. After everything that went down yesterday, Fitz realizes where his loyalties lie — with his wife and his children. He was so silly thinking he should cheat on Sadie just because Malcolm did. He would never want to lose all that he has. The Watcher has blessed him with so much. He won’t take that for granted anymore.

Fitz feels a tinge of excitement. He’s not sure if Sadie remembers, but today is their anniversary. Fitz has plans for his lady love, but he wants it to be a surprise.

But he also worries that what he has planned won’t be good enough. She’s so hard for Fitz to figure out sometimes.

Sadie: I’m ready for war!!!!

That’s just enough time to shoot some ball!

It’s double potty training time for Twins 1.0

Simultaneous Twin Potty Training Achieved!!!!

Fitz: *mocking Sadie* Look at me I potty trained Heath. *normal voice* Oh yeah, well I potty trained Aiden and Gavin at the same time! Who’s the cool guy now?!

Still not you…

Cinders: *grumbles* Finally there isn’t a little toddler sleeping on my pillow…

Fitz hangs his sketch on the wall in his study.

Malcolm and his lovely wife, Vivian Langraab, must be out on a morning stroll.

Even though he’s still in his PJs, Fitz comes out to say hello to his neighbors.

You’re killing it, Heath!

Fitz, making small talk, remarks on how glad he is that they have become such close friends.

Vivian likes Fitz. He’s smart and seems to have a cool head about him.

Vivian: Well I’m just glad you’re there to keep Malcolm out of trouble!

Malcolm ditches them both to watch a movie.

Viv talks to Fitz about the plans she has to expand Oceanside. Why stop at a business district? They could expand to a downtown, maybe even find vacation spots in distant lands. This new world is theirs for the taking!

Fitz invites Viv in and returns to taking care of the kids. He hopes he can find time to speak to Malcolm alone about Owen. His life has been so great since he joined the Royal Knights of The Llama Brotherhood. He doesn’t want to be kicked out now.

Garden Club Mafia Don Rocky Kotsomiti walks by the Biltmore’s new place. Hmm, they think they’re all fancy now, do they?, thinks Rocky. The heat is on him and his girl, Rowena De Hommel. Rocky needs to figure out a way to avert Sadie’s attention, and fast. After Dominic told him what happened at the Police Station, Rocky surmised that Officer Sadie doesn’t like Cindy Lou as the Oceanside Cat Burglar anymore. He’s got to protect Rowena at all costs. She’s a very important part of his plan…

Of course she’s going to go out. Sadie study and miss out on all of the fun? No way!

As Viv watches the football game through her fingers, Fitz reflects on how different she is from Sadie. Sadie would yell and scream, “Kill Those Bastards!” Fitz laughs and then sighs.

Fitz returns to his sketches.

Kenna: Me Up! Me Up!

Kenna: Yay! *giggles*

Neat freak Vivian cannot bear the sight of garbage lying about. She helps out Fitz and Sadie so they won’t get a fine from the Garden Club.

Malcolm cozies up with his wife in the same hot tub that he had his illicit affair in.

Officer Sadie is back home, after apparently getting beat up downtown. 🙄

Someone stop him, I beg of you…

Now that Sadie’s home, Fitz asks Malcolm if he could watch the kids for the night.

Fitz: It’s our anniversary and I want to take Sadie out on the town!

Malcolm: Sure! Anything for my fellow secret society member and new best friend!

Fitz blushes. It’s so nice to have friends that he can count on.

Fitz: *yells* Come on, honey. Get dressed. We’re going out!

Sadie: *yells* Huh!?

Sadie: Where are we going?

Fitz: Just get in the car, hon.

Sadie: What about the kids?

Fitz: I got it covered. Why are you still in your uniform?

Sadie: I’LL CHANGE ON THE WAY THERE, FITZ BILTMORE!

The only restaurant in town is The Crimson Crab. It’s not fancy, but it will have to do. Fitz hopes Sadie likes it!

Sadie: Why are we here, Fitzy? If you wanted shrimp gumbo I could have made you some.

Fitz: *takes her hand* Do you remember what we did on this day a year ago?

Sadie: You knocked me up?

Fitz: No, silly. It’s our wedding anniversary!

Sadie is shocked. She didn’t know Fitz was so sentimental! She’s so happy, her little heart might burst. How did Fitz remember their anniversary and she didn’t?

Sadie: Awww, you big softy! Let’s go grab a table!

Fitz is so happy that Sadie isn’t upset. She doesn’t like surprises, but this was a good one.

Fitz has Sadie deal with the hostess, Tiara Hough, since he had such terrible service the last time he was here.

Fitz: *grumbles* I want my jello slice without marshmallows TYVM!

While they wait to order, Fitz tells her that he would have loved to take her away on a trip to Volcano Island, but with the new house and everything, they just can’t afford it right now. It’s OK, Sadie says, she understands. She couldn’t possibly leave the babies with someone else while they were gone anyway. She’s so proud of Fitz. He really thought this through.

Their waiter, Bruce Jelleff, takes their order.

Fitz: *snaps* And make it quick!

Oooh, Sadie likes this more dominant Fitz!

Fitz breaks out the champagne and makes a toast.

Fitz: To an amazing first year with my beautiful wife! May we have many more years just as wonderful as the first!

Sadie blushes and downs her champagne in one gulp. If there’s one thing Sadie loves, it’s her champagne.

Bruce begrudgingly serves their meal. He really seems to hate his job, thinks Sadie.

Bruce: Here you are, Mr. Biltmore. The Chef used gluten-free marshmallows. ~Sorry~ about last time…

Fitz: *under his breath* That’s right!

Wow, what a fancy meal! *snickers*

Sadie: I’m so glad I found you, Fitzy Bear. You’re the best husband a girl could ask for. I know I give you a lot of grief, but I just want you to know, I love you with all my heart.

Fitz: I love you too, snookums!

SHUTUPALRIGHTSADIEISMYFAVORITEOK!

Edwina Goddard: I think I’m going to be sick.

WHO KNOCKED OVER THE PIER!?

Sadie: *whispers* Hey, Fitz. Meet me in the photo booth *wink*

Fitz: Honey, did you want to take pictures?

Sadie: Shhhh! Get in here and take off your clothes!

*chimes*

The whole restaurant knows what they did, but Sadie don’t care…

and neither does Fitz. This is way better than the make-out with Daisy!, thinks Fitz.

The couple makes their way back into the booth. They actually take pictures this time.

Fitz loves them. This is the best anniversary ever!

The Crimson Crab Owner and Chef George Lambswool: You’re going to clean up in there, right?

Fitz: *quietly* Y-yes, of course George.

Sadie barely touched her grilled cheese. Fitz is hungrier than he thought and finishes it for her.

Sadie puts a simoleon in the jukebox and asks Fitz for a dance.

Sadie Biltmore! You have no shame!

Sadie: *whispering in his ear* I’m having the best time, thank you.

Fitz: *whispers back* You’re so welcome. Everything I do is for you, honey.

The lovebirds wave goodbye to all of the customers…

and head back home.

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Back at the house…

One…

Two…

Three…

Four…

Five…

Six! All of the baby Biltmores are still alive!

GG Malcolm!

Malcolm: Like you had any doubt! I’m a good babysitter!

Che has become the beach baby of the group. Maybe he’ll take up surfing like his Mom when he’s older.

Malcolm leaves his wife soaking in the hot tub to tend to the kids.

Malcolm: *thinks* It’s not like she’s going to be of any help.

Che: *plays with his dump truck*

Dump Truck: *magically appears by the front door*

Do we have another supernatural baby in our midst?

Wowza! More toddler age ups! But that’s for next season.

Heath ditches his violin to look for a snack.

P.S. I love this refrigerator!!!!

There must be something malicious in that rose bush. Cinders says it’s got to go!

Although she’s not going anywhere near the children, Vivian does help out by cleaning the radioactive dog house.

Malcolm the Manny.

Malcolm wants to make a fun treat for the kidlets…

Are those Christmas Winterfest cookies?! dawwwwwww!

OK, now Cinders is growling at the babies. He might need some behavioral training!

Cinders: My work here is done.

Cinders turns his attention on the fugitive bar stool. It’s not going to get away this time!

Malcolm’s wish for yummy cookies seems to go up in smoke.

Poor Malcolm. It’s the thought that counts. ⭐

Malcolm: *super sad face*

Malcolm is not impressed with his first foray into baking. Next time, he’ll leave it to the professionals.

Malcolm empties all of the potty chairs! He doesn’t even do that at home!

Fitz and Sadie return from their romantic date.

Sadie is buzzing with all of the feel-good vibes coursing through her.

Tonight is a night she won’t soon forget.

Fitz is so happy he can hardly contain himself. He’s got a fantastic home,

great kids, an amazingly beautiful wife, …

and wonderful friends. What more could he ask for.

Fitz decides not to talk to Malcolm about Owen tonight. He’s having too good a time to bring up such unpleasantness. It can wait for another day.

Fitz: Aww, he tried to make Santa cookies! *chuckles*

Sadie: I’m still a Boss Ass Bish…*SNORES*

Thank you for reading!! ^.^

Notes

• According to my notes, the last time I played this family was Oct. 2017! Jeebus! So sorry that it took me so long to make any updates. Thanks for sticking around ^.^
• Honestly, I don’t know why I took such wiiiide angle shots of everything. Sorry.
• Also sorry that this update is so long. I had something like 700 shots per day for this family. I really need to stop.
• For their anniversary Fitz bought Sadie a diamond to add to her wedding band, but I forgot to put it on her. She’ll have it next season.
• I didn’t really focus on the kids because they did a whole lot of nothing.
• This is literally my most favorite house that I have ever built, because it looks a lot like the real houses that are so popular right now in my area.
• Don’t ask me why there was so much infidelity this update. I guess because it’s Spring?
• I’ve played all of the rotations for Spring already, so I will try to get out updates in a timelier manner, but don’t hold your breath. I’m notoriously sloooow. 
• I hope everyone is healthy and safe! Love you all!

 

Credits

• Their boat, The Sadie II, was named by Prah @ Simlish Noir.

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