Sam Beckett (Quantum Leap) Sims 3 story
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The Light at the End of the Tunnel
Life continued on for Sam Beckett. Getting to know the rest of the locals became easier, I really should thank Edelaine for that, he thought, and he was really beginning to feel at home in Hidden Springs.
One night he played the guitar outside of Alvetta's Fresh Produce Store and the folks around there began dancing. It was lovely.
https://s20.postimg.cc/oesf4wb4d/SB_Post_3_8.jpg
The mini party was short lived though, as he had to answer a call that was from his boss.
Liam O'Dourke: "Hey Sam! How's the research for our project going?"
Sam: "Very well sir. I think we just might be on to something...I'll have it all in my report tomorrow."
Liam: Excellent! I look forward to reading your findings. You've been a great asset to our team Sam.
Sam: "Thank you sir."
Liam: "Oh please...call me Liam. We are the same age after all. I don't feel like a 'Sir' to you.
Sam: (Chuckling) Yeah, I understand.
Liam: I hope this recent promotion hasn't been too much for you?
Sam: Oh not in the least Si-- Liam...
https://s20.postimg.cc/q7vbt7wb1/SB_Post_3_9.jpg
Liam: (Chuckling) Great! Well, I just wanted to touch base. See you tomorrow Sam!
Sam: See ya. (Hangs up)
Sam heard a few people say what a rockin' place Lars' Disco Tech was so, one evening he decided to go check it out. As he entered the establishment the environment was dark, but filled with different colored neon lights and Special Effects machines shooting out rays of light, confetti, bubbles and smoke. It was pretty neat! In the middle of the room was the dance floor with a spinning disco ball up above, surrounded by seating. On each side of the place were mini bars. It was quite the party place! Sam couldn't remember being in a place like this since college!
Two lovely ladies were dancing with a young man wearing a black hat on the dance floor, until one of them decided to go get some drinks. A few more people joined in and Sam decided to as well. The one lady that was previously dancing with the man in the black cap, took one look at Sam and shimmied in his direction. Sam could see she was dancing right to the beat and he joined in with her.
https://s20.postimg.cc/4qxur3971/SB_Post_3_33.jpg
They danced together until the song ended and the smoke cleared.
https://s20.postimg.cc/xhuoh5f0t/SB_Post_3_34.jpg
Trying to catch her breath the woman said to Sam, "You are quite the dancer."
"As are you," Sam complimented in return.
A smile crept upon the woman's lips as if to say Thank You. "Let me buy you a drink," she said and walked past him towards the bar.
Sam couldn't help watching her from behind as her hips slightly swayed while walking. The lights from above the bar lit up her face enough for him to see it better. She was indeed beautiful. For a moment, he felt his heart skip a beat.
https://s20.postimg.cc/k27nrp6j1/SB_Post_3_35.jpg
"Here you are," she said, returning with a drink.
"Thank you," Sam said, taking it from her. "You really didn't have to."
"Oh it's no problem at all," she said, giving a dismissive wave of her hand.
Sam took a sip and then said, "I'm Sam."
The woman smiled. "Betty," she said. "Betty Simovitch. My friends and I just moved here from Riverview."
"Is that so?" Sam asked with a grin.
Betty giggled slightly and then took a sip of her own drink. "You should go over and say hello to my friend Lotta."
Sam figured, why not?
https://s20.postimg.cc/h4aoxzyvh/SB_Post_3_32.jpg
Lotta was equally as stunning as Betty and it appeared she thought Sam was attractive too, unbeknownst to him. After exchanging pleasantries, the man in the black cap cut in to ask Lotta to dance. Sam got the feeling he and Lotta were an item, but he couldn't be sure. He decided to return back over to where Betty was.
"Your friend Lotta is quite the woman," Sam said to her, but he had to ask in concern, "is her skin always that pale?"
Betty chuckled for some reason. "Yes. You should ask her about that. It's quite the story."
"Does she have a chronic illness?"
"Oh no, nothing like that. You should just ask her about it." She sipped at her drink.
Sam glanced back over to see Lotta dancing slowly with the man in the black cap, their cheeks touching and eyes closed. "So," Sam began, "is the man in the black cap her lover?"
Betty nearly spit out her drink. "She wishes!" she cried. "You see, him, her and myself are roommates. Before her it was just me and him. Things were getting pretty serious between us before she showed up. It's a long story, but...we make it work."
Sam wasn't sure he wanted to know the whole story. "I see," he said.
"Hey Sam!" a woman's voice from off to his side greeted. Sam turned to see that it was Edelaine! She had a smile on her face and was carrying herself proudly.
"Hey Edelaine," Sam said, unable to meet her gaze. He wanted to, but the hurt still remained.
https://s20.postimg.cc/6mkn28y19/SB_Post_3_36.jpg
Betty looked upon Edelaine questionably. "What's with the sunglasses honey?" she asked in a mocking tone. "It's dark enough in here as it is."
Edelaine stopped and shrugged her shoulders at Betty. "No reason," she replied, "I just like to wear them." Then she stepped down into the dancing area.
Leaning toward Sam Betty whispered in his ear, "Probably to hide her homely appearance."
In shock, Sam looked upon Betty in disgust. "Are you serious?" he asked her. "What are we in high school again?"
Betty froze, surprised at his reaction. "Well...uh-"
"I honestly can't believe I just heard you say that," Sam said, taking a step away from her.
"Sam, c'mon," Betty said, "I was just kidding around."
But Sam just shook his head. "I really don't think you were."
Betty then pursed her lips, not knowing what to say.
"What if she'd heard you? If she had...I'd walk right on over to her and," he paused, "tell her how beautiful she is." He didn't wait to hear what Betty would say next. He'd had enough of this place. He spun on his heel and headed for the door.
As Betty watched him disappear outside she realized that Edelaine was sitting on the couch that had been behind Sam and she was watching him leave as well. Edelaine then met Betty's gaze with a look of longing in her eyes, but looked away quickly.
****************
Sam intended to head home when he left Lars,' but instead he drove to the edge of town (needing to go on a drive) and stopped at a place called Meadow Beach. He'd never been there before, but even in the soft glow of the moon, it looked like an inviting place. He jumped out of his car and ran over to where the water met the land and gazed out upon the ripples, reflecting the pale light from above. Alone he stood in the dark wishing that he could just get the heck out of this place and leap HOME! His real home...
https://s20.postimg.cc/k1yh07rrh/SB_Post_3_15.jpg
"I just don't know what You expect me to accomplish here," he asked the stars, "and it's not like I leaped into someone else I leaped into MYSELF! But," he paused, "there's never been a ME here...I really don't even know where HERE is. Am I on a different planet or something? Or in some...alternate reality?" He looked down, hands clasped unable to control his emotions any longer. Tears rolled down his cheeks. "I'm afraid," he said, "You got me," he looked up at the stars again, "this time I am really, truly afraid!" Sniffing, he wiped some tears from his eyes. "I can't do this alone. I just wanna go HOME!"
But deep down...which caused his stomach to feel sick...he knew...that he probably wouldn't return home. Especially with Al not in the picture anymore. More tears fell from his eyes.
"Please," Sam addressed with a beg, "I need to know that You'll be here for me. That You'll guide me no matter where I go. Please..." he lowered his head again, "show me that You still care!" His shoulders shook as he cried harder.
With the intense emotions finally being released, Sam managed to open his soaked eyes. When he did, they widened at the sight he saw in front of him just a few feet away.
https://s20.postimg.cc/h7zx0iez1/SB_Post_3_25.jpg
His jaw slowly dropped. Oh how elegant she was! How gracefully she trotted. Her horn illuminated by the moonlight. A rainbow descended upon her as if she came down from the Heavens itself! Could she be real!? She certainly was! Sam's heart was filled with inexpressible joy!
"Evelyn was right!" Sam nearly shouted. "Unicorns DO EXIST!"
https://s20.postimg.cc/tb58o2q19/SB_Post_3_26.jpg
Closing his eyes towards the Heavens he said a silent, "Thank you," heart filled with love.
When he opened them again, he found himself face to face with the Unicorn. It looked upon him wonderingly, as if to ask him, 'What's the matter?' He held out his hand to her and she sniffed it, lightly.
https://s20.postimg.cc/x8sidhcul/SB_Post_3_27.jpg
"You aren't afraid of me," Sam said happily, then chuckled. "You'd be the first wild horse who isn't!" For a few moments all he could do was look upon her in awe. She was truly the most beautiful creature he had ever seen! He stroked her muzzle and ran his fingers through her mane.
https://s20.postimg.cc/5zh4yzbrh/SB_Post_3_28.jpg
"But you are no horse," he revered, "you are a Unicorn. And I never believed I would be standing face to face with one!" The Unicorn nudged at his arm, as if to tell him something, but more likely to show affection. Sam just couldn't believe it. The other wild horses had shown up at the beach now, but Sam paid them no mind. He only had eyes for this beautiful, majestic and heavenly creature.
https://s20.postimg.cc/z35cv7zv1/SB_Post_3_29.jpg
"I wish I could take you home with me," Sam said to the Unicorn, "but don't worry...I'll come visit you often." The Unicorn nuzzled him again. Sam leaned in closer to her and whispered, "Thank you for restoring my faith."
https://s20.postimg.cc/6roebx5cd/SB_Post_3_30.jpg
He suddenly had this newfound determination to move forward no matter what lies ahead.
:) <3
To be continued...
I love love LOVE that last picture! <3 <3 <3 I am SO tempted to make it my avatar pic but...I gotta keep my pony sims. ;)
Hope you all enjoyed this update. :)
Life continued on for Sam Beckett. Getting to know the rest of the locals became easier, I really should thank Edelaine for that, he thought, and he was really beginning to feel at home in Hidden Springs.
One night he played the guitar outside of Alvetta's Fresh Produce Store and the folks around there began dancing. It was lovely.
https://s20.postimg.cc/oesf4wb4d/SB_Post_3_8.jpg
The mini party was short lived though, as he had to answer a call that was from his boss.
Liam O'Dourke: "Hey Sam! How's the research for our project going?"
Sam: "Very well sir. I think we just might be on to something...I'll have it all in my report tomorrow."
Liam: Excellent! I look forward to reading your findings. You've been a great asset to our team Sam.
Sam: "Thank you sir."
Liam: "Oh please...call me Liam. We are the same age after all. I don't feel like a 'Sir' to you.
Sam: (Chuckling) Yeah, I understand.
Liam: I hope this recent promotion hasn't been too much for you?
Sam: Oh not in the least Si-- Liam...
https://s20.postimg.cc/q7vbt7wb1/SB_Post_3_9.jpg
Liam: (Chuckling) Great! Well, I just wanted to touch base. See you tomorrow Sam!
Sam: See ya. (Hangs up)
Sam heard a few people say what a rockin' place Lars' Disco Tech was so, one evening he decided to go check it out. As he entered the establishment the environment was dark, but filled with different colored neon lights and Special Effects machines shooting out rays of light, confetti, bubbles and smoke. It was pretty neat! In the middle of the room was the dance floor with a spinning disco ball up above, surrounded by seating. On each side of the place were mini bars. It was quite the party place! Sam couldn't remember being in a place like this since college!
Two lovely ladies were dancing with a young man wearing a black hat on the dance floor, until one of them decided to go get some drinks. A few more people joined in and Sam decided to as well. The one lady that was previously dancing with the man in the black cap, took one look at Sam and shimmied in his direction. Sam could see she was dancing right to the beat and he joined in with her.
https://s20.postimg.cc/4qxur3971/SB_Post_3_33.jpg
They danced together until the song ended and the smoke cleared.
https://s20.postimg.cc/xhuoh5f0t/SB_Post_3_34.jpg
Trying to catch her breath the woman said to Sam, "You are quite the dancer."
"As are you," Sam complimented in return.
A smile crept upon the woman's lips as if to say Thank You. "Let me buy you a drink," she said and walked past him towards the bar.
Sam couldn't help watching her from behind as her hips slightly swayed while walking. The lights from above the bar lit up her face enough for him to see it better. She was indeed beautiful. For a moment, he felt his heart skip a beat.
https://s20.postimg.cc/k27nrp6j1/SB_Post_3_35.jpg
"Here you are," she said, returning with a drink.
"Thank you," Sam said, taking it from her. "You really didn't have to."
"Oh it's no problem at all," she said, giving a dismissive wave of her hand.
Sam took a sip and then said, "I'm Sam."
The woman smiled. "Betty," she said. "Betty Simovitch. My friends and I just moved here from Riverview."
"Is that so?" Sam asked with a grin.
Betty giggled slightly and then took a sip of her own drink. "You should go over and say hello to my friend Lotta."
Sam figured, why not?
https://s20.postimg.cc/h4aoxzyvh/SB_Post_3_32.jpg
Lotta was equally as stunning as Betty and it appeared she thought Sam was attractive too, unbeknownst to him. After exchanging pleasantries, the man in the black cap cut in to ask Lotta to dance. Sam got the feeling he and Lotta were an item, but he couldn't be sure. He decided to return back over to where Betty was.
"Your friend Lotta is quite the woman," Sam said to her, but he had to ask in concern, "is her skin always that pale?"
Betty chuckled for some reason. "Yes. You should ask her about that. It's quite the story."
"Does she have a chronic illness?"
"Oh no, nothing like that. You should just ask her about it." She sipped at her drink.
Sam glanced back over to see Lotta dancing slowly with the man in the black cap, their cheeks touching and eyes closed. "So," Sam began, "is the man in the black cap her lover?"
Betty nearly spit out her drink. "She wishes!" she cried. "You see, him, her and myself are roommates. Before her it was just me and him. Things were getting pretty serious between us before she showed up. It's a long story, but...we make it work."
Sam wasn't sure he wanted to know the whole story. "I see," he said.
"Hey Sam!" a woman's voice from off to his side greeted. Sam turned to see that it was Edelaine! She had a smile on her face and was carrying herself proudly.
"Hey Edelaine," Sam said, unable to meet her gaze. He wanted to, but the hurt still remained.
https://s20.postimg.cc/6mkn28y19/SB_Post_3_36.jpg
Betty looked upon Edelaine questionably. "What's with the sunglasses honey?" she asked in a mocking tone. "It's dark enough in here as it is."
Edelaine stopped and shrugged her shoulders at Betty. "No reason," she replied, "I just like to wear them." Then she stepped down into the dancing area.
Leaning toward Sam Betty whispered in his ear, "Probably to hide her homely appearance."
In shock, Sam looked upon Betty in disgust. "Are you serious?" he asked her. "What are we in high school again?"
Betty froze, surprised at his reaction. "Well...uh-"
"I honestly can't believe I just heard you say that," Sam said, taking a step away from her.
"Sam, c'mon," Betty said, "I was just kidding around."
But Sam just shook his head. "I really don't think you were."
Betty then pursed her lips, not knowing what to say.
"What if she'd heard you? If she had...I'd walk right on over to her and," he paused, "tell her how beautiful she is." He didn't wait to hear what Betty would say next. He'd had enough of this place. He spun on his heel and headed for the door.
As Betty watched him disappear outside she realized that Edelaine was sitting on the couch that had been behind Sam and she was watching him leave as well. Edelaine then met Betty's gaze with a look of longing in her eyes, but looked away quickly.
****************
Sam intended to head home when he left Lars,' but instead he drove to the edge of town (needing to go on a drive) and stopped at a place called Meadow Beach. He'd never been there before, but even in the soft glow of the moon, it looked like an inviting place. He jumped out of his car and ran over to where the water met the land and gazed out upon the ripples, reflecting the pale light from above. Alone he stood in the dark wishing that he could just get the heck out of this place and leap HOME! His real home...
https://s20.postimg.cc/k1yh07rrh/SB_Post_3_15.jpg
"I just don't know what You expect me to accomplish here," he asked the stars, "and it's not like I leaped into someone else I leaped into MYSELF! But," he paused, "there's never been a ME here...I really don't even know where HERE is. Am I on a different planet or something? Or in some...alternate reality?" He looked down, hands clasped unable to control his emotions any longer. Tears rolled down his cheeks. "I'm afraid," he said, "You got me," he looked up at the stars again, "this time I am really, truly afraid!" Sniffing, he wiped some tears from his eyes. "I can't do this alone. I just wanna go HOME!"
But deep down...which caused his stomach to feel sick...he knew...that he probably wouldn't return home. Especially with Al not in the picture anymore. More tears fell from his eyes.
"Please," Sam addressed with a beg, "I need to know that You'll be here for me. That You'll guide me no matter where I go. Please..." he lowered his head again, "show me that You still care!" His shoulders shook as he cried harder.
With the intense emotions finally being released, Sam managed to open his soaked eyes. When he did, they widened at the sight he saw in front of him just a few feet away.
https://s20.postimg.cc/h7zx0iez1/SB_Post_3_25.jpg
His jaw slowly dropped. Oh how elegant she was! How gracefully she trotted. Her horn illuminated by the moonlight. A rainbow descended upon her as if she came down from the Heavens itself! Could she be real!? She certainly was! Sam's heart was filled with inexpressible joy!
"Evelyn was right!" Sam nearly shouted. "Unicorns DO EXIST!"
https://s20.postimg.cc/tb58o2q19/SB_Post_3_26.jpg
Closing his eyes towards the Heavens he said a silent, "Thank you," heart filled with love.
When he opened them again, he found himself face to face with the Unicorn. It looked upon him wonderingly, as if to ask him, 'What's the matter?' He held out his hand to her and she sniffed it, lightly.
https://s20.postimg.cc/x8sidhcul/SB_Post_3_27.jpg
"You aren't afraid of me," Sam said happily, then chuckled. "You'd be the first wild horse who isn't!" For a few moments all he could do was look upon her in awe. She was truly the most beautiful creature he had ever seen! He stroked her muzzle and ran his fingers through her mane.
https://s20.postimg.cc/5zh4yzbrh/SB_Post_3_28.jpg
"But you are no horse," he revered, "you are a Unicorn. And I never believed I would be standing face to face with one!" The Unicorn nudged at his arm, as if to tell him something, but more likely to show affection. Sam just couldn't believe it. The other wild horses had shown up at the beach now, but Sam paid them no mind. He only had eyes for this beautiful, majestic and heavenly creature.
https://s20.postimg.cc/z35cv7zv1/SB_Post_3_29.jpg
"I wish I could take you home with me," Sam said to the Unicorn, "but don't worry...I'll come visit you often." The Unicorn nuzzled him again. Sam leaned in closer to her and whispered, "Thank you for restoring my faith."
https://s20.postimg.cc/6roebx5cd/SB_Post_3_30.jpg
He suddenly had this newfound determination to move forward no matter what lies ahead.
:) <3
To be continued...
I love love LOVE that last picture! <3 <3 <3 I am SO tempted to make it my avatar pic but...I gotta keep my pony sims. ;)
Hope you all enjoyed this update. :)
