Generation 2: Chapter 1: Wait, We're on Generation 2?!
This is the face of a man who has just declared war against The United States of America. 
Oh wait no, this isn't the look of a man who just declared war. This is the man who is in mourning after a great man has died tragically.
That man's name is.....Bob Pancakes, and he was a better man than most of us.
Later that night Edward went home to give the bad news to his family.
"What's wrong Ed?" Katrina asks with concern "I've never seen you so down in the dumps."
"It pains me to say this." Edward responds with sorrow in his voice. "But Bob Pancakes died in a terrible accident today."
"Not Bob!" Katrina says as her heart shatters "Anyone but him!"
The Baxter family gathered around the TV as the anchorman delivered the devastating news. The whole nation is in mourning now that a true hero, Bob Pancakes has passed away.
"Why did Bob have to die, Dad?" Mira asks "He was my hero, why couldn't they have taken Don Lothario instead?" 
"Unfortunately that's just how life is." Edward responds. "It can be cruel that it would take a national hero's life instead of the guy whose biggest achievement is using rich women for their wealth."
Now that Mira's a teenager, let's see what her morning routine is. Let's see, she gets out of bed.
Dances like crazy.
Aaaaand makes herself a pot of coffee.
"I'm a caffeine fiend." Mira states bluntly before pouring herself a glass of coffee.
Alright, Edward's at the What House, Mira's at school, this means it's Katrina day!
As part of Katrina day, she backflips into the pool.....For a 70 year old woman she's pretty daring to do tricks in the pool. But she does it well still.
But why did she wear her hat in the pool?
Oh and that's when Katrina's lifelong friend, Nancy Landgraab came over to visit.
"Wait Nancy, you're like 75 years old." Katrina asks "Why do you still look so young....ish?"
"Super experimental and expensive treatment that only the richest person on the planet, like myself, can afford." Nancy answers. "I'll live for as long as I want and I'll die when I want to. That's just the perk of being rich."
"Lucky." Katrina responds with jealousy.
Today was the day of National Hero Bob Pancakes' funeral. In preparation for this event, Edward had another national park torn down so they can build a cemetery. I mean, plenty of vacant lots to build on.....but the Baxter Administration keeps aiming at the national parks. Kinda weird how that happens.
"What's with the gaping pit right there?" Mira asks her father.
"I don't know. It was already there when we began construction." Edward responds "I don't know if we'll fill it, it adds some character to this place."
"See that creepy looking shed like thing?" Edward asks "That's where your mother and I will be buried when we die!"
"And over here is your grandparents' graves!" Edward says with joy as he shows off the graves to Mira.
"But finally, here's Bob's grave." Edward said before sobbing over the grave of his best friend in the world.
"Hey Dad, another question." Mira says as her father continues to sob. "How come at funerals only some people wear black while the rest of us wear white?"
"It's Simerican tradition to wear both black AND white at a funeral. Now hush so I can cry for my friend!" Edward says through his tears.
"Make way, preggo coming through." Rina says as she walks over to Bob's grave site.
"You mock Bob's death by bringing life into this world?!" Edward questions "How dare you!"
If you think Edward will be upset about Rina bringing life into this world while Bob's dead just wait until he sees Tina....
And Alina........
And Trina.......
"Is there anyone here who ISN'T pregnant today?!" Edward shouts in annoyance.
"Well I don't think I'm pregnant." Alexander Goth says with uncertainty.
"Hey, if this is Bob Pancakes' funeral, how come no one from his family were invited?" Salim asks a very important question.
That's when eternally young Bella Goth showed up.
"You mock Bob's death with the fact that you never age?!" Edward questions "How dare you!"
And so everyone gathered around Bob's grave and said some good words about him.
"Hey everyone, let's all go to Denny's when this is over!" Alina suggests "I'm in need of a Grand Slam!"
Well Bob's funeral is over, everyone enjoyed their affordable breakfast at the local Denny's. Despite the fact that the funeral is over, Mira realized that she absolutely kills this dress.
MEANWHILE AT THAT DANCE CLUB IN WINDENBERG!
Mira was attempting to cheer Gene up after the tragic loss of his father on their date.
But then Mira's sisters started showing up to the club as well. That's a party foul.
Combine that with the fact that Gene's mother was there as well, crying in the downstairs closet. No wonder why when the best man you could ever be married to has died tragically.
"Wanna head somewhere more private?" Gene asks.
"That would be wonderful!" Mira responds.
"Alright, we're alone on this romantic balcony. You going to propose to me or something?" Mira asked, wanting to get to the chase already.
"Actually I'm here to break up with you." Gene said quite coldly.
"Say what now?" Mira says with pure confusion.
"Yep. It's not me, it's you. We're breaking up." Gene confirms to her.
"Is this because you're dealing with the trauma of losing a parent and lashing out because you don't know how to process the moment?" Mira says.
"Oh no, of course not." Gene responds "I'm in a perfectly stable state of mind right now." Gene explains "You see, I'm a Pancake, My name means something, you're just holding me back from greatness."
And if you look closely you can pinpoint the exact moment that her heart breaks.
OOF, there it is. Poor girl, looks like it hurts.
"Yeah well your Dad was stupid for trying to fly a rocketship with no experience!" Mira shouts angrily.
"Oh my, I'm so sorry. Your dad was a shining source of inspiration for me. I didn't mean that." Mira quickly apologizes.
Later that night, Mira met up with Mei at a different bar where she spilled her guts all over the counter.
"I don't know how I'm going to move past this, Mei." Mira explains "Gene was the most perfect guy out there. I'll never find anyone as great as him."
"Listen girl, you're young, quite frankly adorable, have a great personality, are smart and quite frankly have a bright future ahead of you. You shouldn't let this moment drag you down when you have your whole life ahead of you. You need to pick yourself up and get back in the game!" This Random Bear said in a passionate speech.
"Did.....did that Bear just talk?" Mei asked, very confused about what had just happened.
Now folks remember, while Gene Pancakes might've broken poor Mira's heart. Don't let this turn you against him, he's just acting out due to the fact that the greatest man to ever live, his father, was taken from us too soon. So please, instead let's join together in remembering The Great Bob Pancakes. Farewell Bob, we'll miss you.
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