HOLLAND FAMILY CHALLENGE STORY!
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Chapter 14
In two weeks time, everyday life things were happening at the Holland household. Michael FINALLY finished the deck at the back of the house and he couldn't have been more thrilled!
http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag50/emorrill19/Sims%203%20Single%20Dad%20Challenge/The%20new%20deck_zpsmwpotsnp.jpg
He also added some nice french doors that led to the deck, obviously, in the living room.
http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag50/emorrill19/Sims%203%20Single%20Dad%20Challenge/new%20doors%20out%20to%20deck_zpsqugkt86r.jpg
Derrick and Andrea were especially excited about the new deck because there was room for a treadmill now (which Derrick enjoyed working out in the sun and fresh air) and room for a telescope since Andrea had really taken a liking to stargazing.
http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag50/emorrill19/Sims%203%20Single%20Dad%20Challenge/Derrick%20working%20out%20yum_zpsupsqs2qo.jpg
(Mmm! You work it Derrick! ;) Lol)
Other life happenings were:
Michael running into Jade at the beach and having an enjoyable time discussing both of their wedding plans.
http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag50/emorrill19/Sims%203%20Single%20Dad%20Challenge/michael%20and%20jade%20talking%20at%20the%20beach_zpscbvlr2jv.jpg
Also, Michael somehow overlooked how much Jenni's daughter Sue was growing up when he went over for a visit. Jenni was out with Ken at the moment, but he stayed and had a fun time with Sue.
http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag50/emorrill19/Sims%203%20Single%20Dad%20Challenge/Michael%20joking%20with%20Sue_zpszp1klfsr.jpg
http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag50/emorrill19/Sims%203%20Single%20Dad%20Challenge/Michael%20and%20Sue%20pillowfighting_zpsn6no3r31.jpg
http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag50/emorrill19/Sims%203%20Single%20Dad%20Challenge/Michael%20hugs%20Sue_zpst8xzjkir.jpg
(Sue LOVES her soon to be step-dad :) )
Andrea was getting more and more into painting.
http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag50/emorrill19/Sims%203%20Single%20Dad%20Challenge/Andrea%20Painting_zpsu0lcagbt.jpg
Tristan still talked a lot about his Imaginary Friend to his family, but the only one who seemed interested about it was Michael.
http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag50/emorrill19/Sims%203%20Single%20Dad%20Challenge/Tristan%20telling%20dad%20about%20IF_zpsnelmko64.jpg
(Michael's face! Classic!!)
He was also feeling a little left out and would ask his dad to come play or read him a bedtime story, which Michael was more than willing to do.
http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag50/emorrill19/Sims%203%20Single%20Dad%20Challenge/Michael%20and%20Tristan%20seesawing_zpsuh7gaphd.jpg
http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag50/emorrill19/Sims%203%20Single%20Dad%20Challenge/Michael%20reading%20Tristan%20to%20sleep_zpsycvofvk5.jpg
Andrea was chatting with her father one day about being excited to go to the University when she graduates and get her medical degree. It really felt good for Michael to talk about medical stuff again, especially with his daughter. He was impressed with how much she knew already!
http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag50/emorrill19/Sims%203%20Single%20Dad%20Challenge/Michael%20and%20Andrea%20chatting_zpsfcrodnfz.jpg
"Well, I DID learn from the best dad," she said with a smile.
Michael smiled in return and gave her a hug.
Jenni asked Michael on a date to see a movie and it was really nice for the two of them to be alone together. It had just been too long. They discussed more wedding plans and STILL weren't sure on a definite date. Afterward Michael opened up to Jenni about his concern for Tristan and his constantly talking about his Imaginary Friend like it was real. He wanted to get her thoughts and advice.
http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag50/emorrill19/Sims%203%20Single%20Dad%20Challenge/So%20I%20am%20worried%20about%20Tristan%20and%20his%20IF_zpsypvsdzko.jpg
"I don't know WHY I'm so worried about him," Michael said to Jenni, "I mean, I've seen a lot of kids have imaginary friends it's just that...I thought by now that Tristan would have outgrown it. And he said something about reading a science magazine and how they have discovered a potion to make your imaginary friends REAL and he's gotten all excited! I just...don't know what to do? I'm not even sure if that science could really be possible."
Jenni put a comforting hand on his shoulder and said, "Michael, I'm sure he will grow out of it. And the way I see it, his imaginary friend is kind of an outlet for him and also someone who he feels close to. Maybe he feels he is not getting enough attention from the family. I don't know, but I'm sure he is going to turn out just fine."
Michael lowered his head feeling bad. Perhaps I haven't been giving him enough attention and maybe I need to have a chat with the others as well. We have all been really focused on Molly and hoping that she doesn't fall off the deep end.
Jenni lightly kissed him and said, "Don't worry. You're an AMAZING father and everyone is going to be ok."
She can read me so well. I love her.
"Now let's get into the movie," she continued, "before we miss the beginning part of it."
After the movie, the two of them thought it would be funny, and kind of nice, to fool around backstage since they both had never done it before.
http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag50/emorrill19/Sims%203%20Single%20Dad%20Challenge/Getting%20it%20on%20backstage_zpsgqbnuk0v.jpg
When the two of them left the theater, they giggled and then Jenni took notice of one of the movie posters.
http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag50/emorrill19/Sims%203%20Single%20Dad%20Challenge/Cool%20Movie%20Pic_zpsybz1xsd6.jpg
"Look," she said to Michael, pointing at the poster, "That doctor guy looks a heck of a lot like you!"
Michael peered closer at it and said, "I dunno, I can't see it."
"What are you talking about? I mean, sure he doesn't have glasses, but if you take yours off you two would look a lot alike."
Michael honestly didn't feel like taking his glasses off, but he said, "Man, I miss wearing that white coat...I miss taking care of people."
Jenni understood. She inched closer to him, placing her hands on his chest and rubbing her nose against his.
"You would look s-e-x-y in that white coat," she whispered seductively.
Michael smiled, rubbing noses with her in return. "Well, I still have it you know. I could wear it for you sometime?"
"I would like that."
Then they chuckled a little and kissed.
**********
A few days later the stomach flu hit the entire household. Each family member took turns taking care of the others when they were feeling well. Michael got over it fairly quickly, but Molly seemed to be the one most affected by it. In fact, everyone got over it before Molly did...hers seemed to be sticking around. Michael kept a close watch on her, making sure she was taking in enough fluids and sustenance, but her stomach didn't seem to want to keep much down. She missed quite a bit of school and on this particular day, she woke up and threw up 3 different times and just plopped herself right back into bed.
http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag50/emorrill19/Sims%203%20Single%20Dad%20Challenge/sick%20Molly%202_zpsg0qjrbsg.jpg
Michael had just finished his breakfast when he started up the stairs to go check in on her. He couldn't help thinking how he noticed her face looking a little more sunken in the past couple of days. He was worried and figured it was time for her to go see a doctor. When he reached her bedroom door, he lightly knocked on it and heard a weak Molly say, "Come in."
"Hey," Michael greeted, coming closer to her bed, "How are you feeling?"
http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag50/emorrill19/Sims%203%20Single%20Dad%20Challenge/Sick%20Molly%20with%20dad_zpswssm9dxp.jpg
"Awful," Molly didn't hesitate replying.
Michael leaned over and felt her forehead. "You don't feel very warm. Have you been drinking enough water?"
"Yes dad," Molly said restlessly, "I've been trying to anyway!" She turned her head to the side to remove his hand from it. Then she could feel him taking her pulse and that annoyed her.
"Please dad," she said irritably, "just leave me alone."
"Molly you've been pretty sick lately, I'm just trying to see if we should be concerned about it being something more serious."
Molly then rolled over with her back facing him, "I'll be FINE dad. Just let me sleep."
Michael knelt down beside her bed and placed his hand on her side. "I dunno Molly," he said, "I just have this feeling. Maybe you should let me take you into the Hospital and have them check you out."
Molly rolled her eyes. "I really don't want to see any doctors right now and I don't want them to see ME!"
"I understand honey, but..."
"No you DON'T understand!" Molly nearly shouted. Then she turned to face him. "I've always disliked going to the doctor and I've felt awkward over the years when you would play doctor on me!"
"Molly, I can understand that, but you don't look well. It's almost like you've lost a bit of weight in the past 5 days. I'm worried about you and I would feel better if you saw a doctor and got some tests done."
Molly hid herself under the blanket like a little girl. "No dad," she cried, "I know I will get over this soon, just...PLEASE don't worry about me. I'll be fine."
Michael shook his head and said, "I don't think so Molly." He bent down and grabbed a pair of clothes she left on the floor and threw her covers off.
Angrily, Molly asked, "What are you doing!?" But Michael didn't say a word as he dropped her clothes on her and picked her up. "Hey! Put me down!" she ordered.
"Nope," Michael said, carrying her through the doorway.
Molly then began kicking and begging as he took her down the stairs, "Please dad don't take me over there! Put me down! I don't want to go, please!" Then they reached the front door. Michael opened the door and down the front stairs they went, still not saying a word to her. Molly began crying and kicking even more, "Please dad! I don't want to go! Put me DOWN!"
***********
Needless to say it was a rough ride over to the hospital, but once they got there Molly had pretty much given up. When they called Molly back she ordered her father to stay put in the waiting room and respect her privacy. Michael respected her wishes and once she was out of sight he couldn't help but shake his head and say, "Teenagers..."
An hour went by and Michael didn't hear anything about Molly, which he didn't panic too much about because he figured they were running blood tests and that always takes a while. 35 minutes later, Michael saw his old medical buddy coming towards him whom he asked specifically for when he brought Molly in. Michael stood up as his friend approached him and asked, "How is she?"
"Well," his friend began, "she's fine. A bit dehydrated so we've got her on some IV fluids."
"Fine?" Michael questioned, "she looks terrible! Are you saying there's nothing else but the flu going on here?"
His friend pursed his lips and held out a paper to him. "These are her blood test results. I figured you would want to look them over."
"Please," Michael said taking the paper from him. He studied it carefully. It appeared that they did a full panel and everything was looking pretty normal, except for one thing. Michael closed his eyes for a second and opened them again to the same spot. He was hoping he was reading it wrong, but...No. For a few minutes all he could do was stare at the paper. His friend held his hands behind his back and patiently waited for a response.
"She's pregnant," Michael finally said.
His friend nodded. "You didn't know did you?"
"I didn't," Michael answered looking at the results again. "I really didn't."
Stay tuned! :)
In two weeks time, everyday life things were happening at the Holland household. Michael FINALLY finished the deck at the back of the house and he couldn't have been more thrilled!
http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag50/emorrill19/Sims%203%20Single%20Dad%20Challenge/The%20new%20deck_zpsmwpotsnp.jpg
He also added some nice french doors that led to the deck, obviously, in the living room.
http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag50/emorrill19/Sims%203%20Single%20Dad%20Challenge/new%20doors%20out%20to%20deck_zpsqugkt86r.jpg
Derrick and Andrea were especially excited about the new deck because there was room for a treadmill now (which Derrick enjoyed working out in the sun and fresh air) and room for a telescope since Andrea had really taken a liking to stargazing.
http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag50/emorrill19/Sims%203%20Single%20Dad%20Challenge/Derrick%20working%20out%20yum_zpsupsqs2qo.jpg
(Mmm! You work it Derrick! ;) Lol)
Other life happenings were:
Michael running into Jade at the beach and having an enjoyable time discussing both of their wedding plans.
http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag50/emorrill19/Sims%203%20Single%20Dad%20Challenge/michael%20and%20jade%20talking%20at%20the%20beach_zpscbvlr2jv.jpg
Also, Michael somehow overlooked how much Jenni's daughter Sue was growing up when he went over for a visit. Jenni was out with Ken at the moment, but he stayed and had a fun time with Sue.
http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag50/emorrill19/Sims%203%20Single%20Dad%20Challenge/Michael%20joking%20with%20Sue_zpszp1klfsr.jpg
http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag50/emorrill19/Sims%203%20Single%20Dad%20Challenge/Michael%20and%20Sue%20pillowfighting_zpsn6no3r31.jpg
http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag50/emorrill19/Sims%203%20Single%20Dad%20Challenge/Michael%20hugs%20Sue_zpst8xzjkir.jpg
(Sue LOVES her soon to be step-dad :) )
Andrea was getting more and more into painting.
http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag50/emorrill19/Sims%203%20Single%20Dad%20Challenge/Andrea%20Painting_zpsu0lcagbt.jpg
Tristan still talked a lot about his Imaginary Friend to his family, but the only one who seemed interested about it was Michael.
http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag50/emorrill19/Sims%203%20Single%20Dad%20Challenge/Tristan%20telling%20dad%20about%20IF_zpsnelmko64.jpg
(Michael's face! Classic!!)
He was also feeling a little left out and would ask his dad to come play or read him a bedtime story, which Michael was more than willing to do.
http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag50/emorrill19/Sims%203%20Single%20Dad%20Challenge/Michael%20and%20Tristan%20seesawing_zpsuh7gaphd.jpg
http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag50/emorrill19/Sims%203%20Single%20Dad%20Challenge/Michael%20reading%20Tristan%20to%20sleep_zpsycvofvk5.jpg
Andrea was chatting with her father one day about being excited to go to the University when she graduates and get her medical degree. It really felt good for Michael to talk about medical stuff again, especially with his daughter. He was impressed with how much she knew already!
http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag50/emorrill19/Sims%203%20Single%20Dad%20Challenge/Michael%20and%20Andrea%20chatting_zpsfcrodnfz.jpg
"Well, I DID learn from the best dad," she said with a smile.
Michael smiled in return and gave her a hug.
Jenni asked Michael on a date to see a movie and it was really nice for the two of them to be alone together. It had just been too long. They discussed more wedding plans and STILL weren't sure on a definite date. Afterward Michael opened up to Jenni about his concern for Tristan and his constantly talking about his Imaginary Friend like it was real. He wanted to get her thoughts and advice.
http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag50/emorrill19/Sims%203%20Single%20Dad%20Challenge/So%20I%20am%20worried%20about%20Tristan%20and%20his%20IF_zpsypvsdzko.jpg
"I don't know WHY I'm so worried about him," Michael said to Jenni, "I mean, I've seen a lot of kids have imaginary friends it's just that...I thought by now that Tristan would have outgrown it. And he said something about reading a science magazine and how they have discovered a potion to make your imaginary friends REAL and he's gotten all excited! I just...don't know what to do? I'm not even sure if that science could really be possible."
Jenni put a comforting hand on his shoulder and said, "Michael, I'm sure he will grow out of it. And the way I see it, his imaginary friend is kind of an outlet for him and also someone who he feels close to. Maybe he feels he is not getting enough attention from the family. I don't know, but I'm sure he is going to turn out just fine."
Michael lowered his head feeling bad. Perhaps I haven't been giving him enough attention and maybe I need to have a chat with the others as well. We have all been really focused on Molly and hoping that she doesn't fall off the deep end.
Jenni lightly kissed him and said, "Don't worry. You're an AMAZING father and everyone is going to be ok."
She can read me so well. I love her.
"Now let's get into the movie," she continued, "before we miss the beginning part of it."
After the movie, the two of them thought it would be funny, and kind of nice, to fool around backstage since they both had never done it before.
http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag50/emorrill19/Sims%203%20Single%20Dad%20Challenge/Getting%20it%20on%20backstage_zpsgqbnuk0v.jpg
When the two of them left the theater, they giggled and then Jenni took notice of one of the movie posters.
http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag50/emorrill19/Sims%203%20Single%20Dad%20Challenge/Cool%20Movie%20Pic_zpsybz1xsd6.jpg
"Look," she said to Michael, pointing at the poster, "That doctor guy looks a heck of a lot like you!"
Michael peered closer at it and said, "I dunno, I can't see it."
"What are you talking about? I mean, sure he doesn't have glasses, but if you take yours off you two would look a lot alike."
Michael honestly didn't feel like taking his glasses off, but he said, "Man, I miss wearing that white coat...I miss taking care of people."
Jenni understood. She inched closer to him, placing her hands on his chest and rubbing her nose against his.
"You would look s-e-x-y in that white coat," she whispered seductively.
Michael smiled, rubbing noses with her in return. "Well, I still have it you know. I could wear it for you sometime?"
"I would like that."
Then they chuckled a little and kissed.
**********
A few days later the stomach flu hit the entire household. Each family member took turns taking care of the others when they were feeling well. Michael got over it fairly quickly, but Molly seemed to be the one most affected by it. In fact, everyone got over it before Molly did...hers seemed to be sticking around. Michael kept a close watch on her, making sure she was taking in enough fluids and sustenance, but her stomach didn't seem to want to keep much down. She missed quite a bit of school and on this particular day, she woke up and threw up 3 different times and just plopped herself right back into bed.
http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag50/emorrill19/Sims%203%20Single%20Dad%20Challenge/sick%20Molly%202_zpsg0qjrbsg.jpg
Michael had just finished his breakfast when he started up the stairs to go check in on her. He couldn't help thinking how he noticed her face looking a little more sunken in the past couple of days. He was worried and figured it was time for her to go see a doctor. When he reached her bedroom door, he lightly knocked on it and heard a weak Molly say, "Come in."
"Hey," Michael greeted, coming closer to her bed, "How are you feeling?"
http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag50/emorrill19/Sims%203%20Single%20Dad%20Challenge/Sick%20Molly%20with%20dad_zpswssm9dxp.jpg
"Awful," Molly didn't hesitate replying.
Michael leaned over and felt her forehead. "You don't feel very warm. Have you been drinking enough water?"
"Yes dad," Molly said restlessly, "I've been trying to anyway!" She turned her head to the side to remove his hand from it. Then she could feel him taking her pulse and that annoyed her.
"Please dad," she said irritably, "just leave me alone."
"Molly you've been pretty sick lately, I'm just trying to see if we should be concerned about it being something more serious."
Molly then rolled over with her back facing him, "I'll be FINE dad. Just let me sleep."
Michael knelt down beside her bed and placed his hand on her side. "I dunno Molly," he said, "I just have this feeling. Maybe you should let me take you into the Hospital and have them check you out."
Molly rolled her eyes. "I really don't want to see any doctors right now and I don't want them to see ME!"
"I understand honey, but..."
"No you DON'T understand!" Molly nearly shouted. Then she turned to face him. "I've always disliked going to the doctor and I've felt awkward over the years when you would play doctor on me!"
"Molly, I can understand that, but you don't look well. It's almost like you've lost a bit of weight in the past 5 days. I'm worried about you and I would feel better if you saw a doctor and got some tests done."
Molly hid herself under the blanket like a little girl. "No dad," she cried, "I know I will get over this soon, just...PLEASE don't worry about me. I'll be fine."
Michael shook his head and said, "I don't think so Molly." He bent down and grabbed a pair of clothes she left on the floor and threw her covers off.
Angrily, Molly asked, "What are you doing!?" But Michael didn't say a word as he dropped her clothes on her and picked her up. "Hey! Put me down!" she ordered.
"Nope," Michael said, carrying her through the doorway.
Molly then began kicking and begging as he took her down the stairs, "Please dad don't take me over there! Put me down! I don't want to go, please!" Then they reached the front door. Michael opened the door and down the front stairs they went, still not saying a word to her. Molly began crying and kicking even more, "Please dad! I don't want to go! Put me DOWN!"
***********
Needless to say it was a rough ride over to the hospital, but once they got there Molly had pretty much given up. When they called Molly back she ordered her father to stay put in the waiting room and respect her privacy. Michael respected her wishes and once she was out of sight he couldn't help but shake his head and say, "Teenagers..."
An hour went by and Michael didn't hear anything about Molly, which he didn't panic too much about because he figured they were running blood tests and that always takes a while. 35 minutes later, Michael saw his old medical buddy coming towards him whom he asked specifically for when he brought Molly in. Michael stood up as his friend approached him and asked, "How is she?"
"Well," his friend began, "she's fine. A bit dehydrated so we've got her on some IV fluids."
"Fine?" Michael questioned, "she looks terrible! Are you saying there's nothing else but the flu going on here?"
His friend pursed his lips and held out a paper to him. "These are her blood test results. I figured you would want to look them over."
"Please," Michael said taking the paper from him. He studied it carefully. It appeared that they did a full panel and everything was looking pretty normal, except for one thing. Michael closed his eyes for a second and opened them again to the same spot. He was hoping he was reading it wrong, but...No. For a few minutes all he could do was stare at the paper. His friend held his hands behind his back and patiently waited for a response.
"She's pregnant," Michael finally said.
His friend nodded. "You didn't know did you?"
"I didn't," Michael answered looking at the results again. "I really didn't."
Stay tuned! :)
