Chapter Twenty: I'M GONNA CRY

Before he goes to bed, Mikey checks the mail. They've been sent yet another gift. I feel like this is from Cherry. And like a marriage to her, it's beautiful but you also can't deny it brings in a lot of simoleons. Sorry, Cherry! They now have almost 5.000 in household funds so home improvement ahoy!
I'm saying all this to distract myself from the gravity of what I have to say next.

THE UNSPEAKABLE HAPPENED. Darn you Aiden the Immortal!!!
Although, this is a sign. Obviously Gee and Cherry are meant for each other, even though Gee lost his way a bit. It was just a birthday present, Megan. :( But now you have an invincible immortal fiance so there's that.

In other news, WOW. Are we already on Chapter Twenty? It doesn't seem all that long ago that Mikey was a kid and Gee was a single hippie. And look at them now: Mikey's about to turn into a Young Adult and start fulfilling his wish to be the Emperor of Evil, and Gee's about to get married to Cherry and torture Uncle Mikey with 5 more relatives (6 if you count Cherry). If the news about Megan and Aiden didn't make me sad enough, I'm about to hit huge happy sobs because of this. My sims are growing up. :(

Speaking of growing, Gee's garden is now barren. Later, he'll plant the 2 Nice Apples he has left so that his garden can spring to life again.

These pictures of Gee getting so mad at his brunch being interrupted by his phone that he shoves his hand through the plate are brought to you by the fact that I recently reinstalled multiple NRaas mods, including MasterController. Which meeeeeeeans... GEE AND MIKEY ARE NOW OFFICIALLY BROTHERS IN THE GAME! Since MasterController lets you edit the family tree, I can finally set things right. Just in time for Mikey to gain a sister-in-law.

The person calling was Cherry, by the way. He talks with her a bit about team predictions.

But only for like not even a minute because he's obviously dying of hunger.

In a fit of nostalgia, I have Gee host Mikey's birthday party at the park right by the home of the Original Mikey Adventures. Oh, hey, look who's already here!

I'm thinking he's making this stupid face about Megan...

...until I check his thought bubble. Gee, you sassy dog, you!

To avoid the girl drama, he just steers clear and plays chess instead. Because he loves skilling for no reason. Latrice knows the truth.

I have to admit, I was a bit scared when I saw Woodrow approach Mikey out of view of everyone with this look on his face. Ya know, probably because this guy who's about to turn into a Young Adult went on a date with his little sister.

But it just turns out to be friendly barbecue talk. Mikey may not be relieved, but I am.

And the drama unfolds.
Cherry knows what's up.
Cherry: Just remember Gee's about to get married, floozy.

Megan: Hmm... Last I remember, I was engaged to an immortal rich doctor, sweetheart.
Megan ain't playing no games.

Neither is Cherry.
Notice Latrice just gobbling away in the background. Latrice is my favourite person.

Megan: *grins and continues eating*

Gee: *suffering*
Cherry: *glares a hole into Megan*
Megan: *noms innocently*
(By the way, Gee has been standing there this whole conversation.)

Mikey's aging up!
...And Megan is still talking about Aiden. I get it, virtual Megan! You're happy! You don't need to tell the random handyman about it. Especially while someone's AGING UP right in front of you.

He's so happy! It's nice to see Mikey not gloomy for once. And if you squint, you can see kid!Mikey still in there.

Janice is overjoyed. Gee is inappropriate as always. And Megan is STILL talking about Aiden.

Gee is also laughing away the pain of a noisemaker through the arm.

Yes, let's talk ALL THROUGH the party.
Megan: Pfft! I've seen more artistic set-ups.
The handyman is probably thinking "Kill me now."
Sorry, real Megan. Virtual Megan is making me mad.

Latrice is right next to Mikey, cheering him on.
And on that note, notice who didn't come to the party. Keisha Brewster, first friend and first love of Mikey. Not that she was invited, but then again neither was Woodrow or Ruben, I think.

Mikey: I'M GOING TO DEVOUR YOU.

Not if Cherry has any say in it. She's already pushed Latrice out the way.
Mikey: Guys... Guys! It's HAPPENING!
He looks so traumatized.

Deja vu, anyone?

Chapter Nineteen: What If She Thinks Criminals Are Gross?

Last time, Mikey had a not-so-great date and invited over Cory Farrar and two of the Brewsters, Latrice and her dad Ruben. When we left off Cory had abandoned them and Mikey and Mikey and the Brewsters were just about to do anything else but stand around awkwardly.

They hang out at Azalea Acres Community Garden. Ruben and Latrice go sit on a bench, but Mikey stays near the entrance. Notice who's staring longingly.

And now we reach the root of the problem. Mikey is scared to get close to Latrice because of his future!
Mikey: What if she thinks criminals are gross?!

Apparently he's arguing with himself over this.
Latrice is...concerned.

A few minutes later, the group decides to be studious together. Maybe as a distraction from the awkwardness of no interaction.

Since Megan rejected him before, and he still wants to go swimming, I have Gee meet up with Cherry at the swimming pool. She looks happy to see him, so we're good so far.

Instead of yelling like last time, Cherry just talks to Gee about desserts. It's a nice start.

Look at these two, still so in love. Which makes everything so much harder.
By the way, that shot of Gee's face while hugging Cherry is our 1000th one! Yay!

Meanwhile, Mikey is hiding out in the bathroom so that he doesn't have to speak to Latrice. Really, Mikey?

And then he wants to pout because they're reading without him.

Mikey: NOW I'm ready to talk to her. What gives? 
*facepalm*

So he sits on a bench across the garden, all gloomy.

Felecia (Sameh's mom): Ugh, what's up with that Way kid? Why's he gotta be all emo? Sitting in the dark like that...
Ruben: *groaning whale noises*
Well, at least he's standing up for Mikey? Sort of?

A few minutes later, Latrice leaves, sighing wearily. Just look at that face! I just wanna squeeze her. He'll get over his fear soon. :( 

Ruben soon follows after he tells Felecia off. Such is the sad end of Mikey's outing.

Mikey: Is there something wrong with my face?
No, hun, not at all. Just your personality.

Hey! I found Megan across town. She's sitting with Larry Cooper, who's apparently having evil thoughts about children. That...sounded better in my head.

Cassandra Riley interrupts Mikey's moping with questions about his day. Aw, that was sweet. Mikey immediately wishes to become friends with her because of it. You know what that means: she's either a criminal herself or connected to one.

Gee excuses himself to the bathroom. I'm wondering if he just needed to get away. They both seem far too happy. Like, fake-happy.

Cherry decides to go swimming.
Cherry: Just leave me to die...

Then... IT HAPPENS.
YES. YES MIKEY WOULD.
Mikey: But--
YOU'RE GOING.

Gee, I guess, is getting a feel for what it's like to be an elder. He's reclining in a lawn chair and sharing complaints with an elder, Elaine Joy.
It's after curfew, so as soon as I learn where Latrice wants Mikey to meet her, I'm sure to send Gee and Cherry over there so Mikey doesn't get arrested.

Apparently everyone loves the Stadium 'cause it's where Latrice invites him. Dara and Jasmin are the chaperones this time.

When Mikey shows up, Latrice is already doing her homework, so Mikey joins her. Behind her. And far away. Oh, Mikey...

When he finishes, he gets up and awkwardly waves at her. Mikey is my spirit animal.

GO MIKEY GO!

Gee: *shows up without Cherry, then immediately sighs*
Uh-oh. Is that a good or bad sigh?

IT'S A BAD SIGH. I REPEAT, IT'S A BAD SIGH. NO, GEE! STAY BACK!

NO GEE NO

Latrice is unperturbed, even though Gee just insulted her mother right in front of her.

Then Mikey has absolutely no chill and flirts with Latrice right in front of Gee. Right on, Mikey!

Dara: Get 'em, girl!
Dara approves.

But when Gee's turned away, Mikey makes it clear just how he feels. Wow. Look at that face...

After Mikey leaves a few minutes later, the moment ruined, Gee tries to talk to Latrice about his upcoming eventual maybe-soonish wedding. But she's having none of it.

Then he tries again, because Gee is bad at learning.

Back home, Mikey is punishing himself by shoving a dirty plate into his shoulder. Yikes! Also, I don't think your arm or hand is supposed to go that way, Mikey.

Uh-oh. Another freak-out. Perhaps it's because he realizes his birthday is today.
Mikey: Please no clowns...
Gee, what did you put this child through?