ULTIMATE DECADES CHALLENGE -1309 - FRI - ISABELLE'S NEEDLEWORK - WEEK 6 - DAY 41 - UPDATED DEC 7
THE CHALLENGE: https://i.postimg.cc/m2kK8RBn/morbids-ultimate-decades-challenge.png This challenge is based on Morbid's Ultimate Decades Challenge. It is a very involved challenge, and there...
After William's date with Francesca, he bid her good day, and headed home. He was anxious to share the news of his engagement with his parents, who he knew would be very pleased. Who would have thought that when his father had first told him about the De Baskerville nieces, that one of them would soon be his wife. And not just a wife, but a sim who he cared deeply about and had a special connection with. As he hurried home, he wondered how his brothers Reginald and Thaddeus had fared.
It was late when he finally arrived home, and his parents were sitting by the fire.
William: "Father...mother...I have some news to tell you..."
And following, just minutes behind him, Reginald came in through the door.
Reginald: "Oh good, I am glad everyone is here as I have an announcement to make. Today, I pledged myself to Colette and she has agreed to become my wife with Parson Bernard's blessing."
Thaddeus: "Congratulations, Reginald! And, on my date with Isabelle today, I, too...have pledged myself to Isabelle and she has agreed to marry me."
William: "Thaddeus...congratulations...I knew she was the one for you. And I, too, have found that special someone, and have asked Francesca to be my wife and she said yes!
Ian clapped his hands together, and Gwendolyn immediately went to hug Thaddeus. There was much excitement and congratulations were heard from everyone.
Ian and Gwendolyn stood there beaming at their sons, and Reginald, Thaddeus and William slapped each other's backs and congratulated each other on becoming engaged.
Ian cleared his throat, "I could not tell you how proud I am of you all...and your mother and I were just bursting with excitement the whole day. You see, we already knew, but did not want to ruin the surprise that you were going to tell us. This morning, Parson Bernard sent me a note and then this afternoon I received a note from Agatha Crumplebottom after Thaddeus' date, and just a few minutes ago, we received another missive from her after William's date. Three marriage contracts from the same family in one day! We are so overjoyed."
All of the Thatcher sons were smiling and Ian told them all to sit down.
Ian: "Now, my sons, your mother and I have talked, and tomorrow we will be meeting with Parson Bernard and the matchmaker to go over the wedding plans. We all feel that tomorrow is too soon to have the wedding, as there is so much to prepare, and so, the following day will be your wedding day."
Reginald: "Father, so soon? Parson Bernard had asked me to build him a sleeping shelter at the De Baskerville cottage, and I do not feel that will give me enough time to do that..."
Ian: "Reginald, yes, about that...I have already contacted some of the neighbors, and we are heading over there tomorrow to build the sleeping cottage. I was hoping, of course, that you will join us..."
Reginald: "Yes, it would be my pleasure..."
Thaddeus: "Wait...you're moving to the de Baskerville cottage? I thought you were moving to the Thatcher Farm next door?"
Reginald: "Thaddeus, when I was speaking with Parson Bernard about the living arrangements, I had made mention that I felt the Thatcher Farm would be better suited for you. I mean, you are over there almost everyday to work in the blacksmith shop. So, I felt it would be the perfect place for you to live. And Colette did not wish her uncle to be left alone, so, yes, I will be moving to the De Baskerville cottage."
Ian nodded his head, "And I certainly agree with that decision. So, yes, Thaddeus, the Thatcher Farm will become yours..."
Thaddeus just stared at them, "I cannot thank you enough. You have no idea what this means to me. My own blacksmith shop...it is something I have always dreamed of. But, father, not to speak ill of the Thatcher Farm, but it hasn't been lived in for a long time, and if I am to bring Isabelle there after the wedding, it might not be suitable..."
Ian: "Rest assured that your mother has already thought of that, and she and some of the other peasant's wives will be heading there tomorrow to thoroughly clean the house and ensure everything is in order. Now, as I haven't inspected the out buildings for awhile, I would need you to accompany them in case there are any repairs to be made...quite possibly in the outhouse area..."
Thaddeus: "Of course, father. Most of my tools are already there, and it will give me a chance to really look over the farm. Oh father...Reginald...I can't thank you enough..."
William: "So, father, since I will be living here, and everything here is in relative order...how can I help?"
Ian: "Well, my son, you have a most important job. You are to accompany Colette to Finchwick to help her select the wedding cakes and florals. There are other items that she needs to purchase, and, she has asked, specifically if you would accompany her. I will provide you with simoleons for this task, and Agatha Crumplebottom, the matchmaker, has kindly offered to store these items at her house, since she is close to the Handfasting Area..."
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William shook his head, "Oh father...not to speak ill of Colette, but...well, she talks in riddles. I wouldn't know if she liked something or not. I really think that Reginald should go in my place..."
Gwendolyn: "Actually, William, I may have had a hand in this. I did mention to her how you liked to garden, and were especially adept at arranging flowers in a pleasing manner. I remember all those floral bunches that you used to bring in from the garden and place in a vase on the table. You have a natural ability, William, and you would be choosing the florals for all the brides. And Colette can't go to Finchwick unchaperoned. You will soon be her brother-in-law, and this will give you an opportunity to get to know her better, and perhaps even ask her things about Francesca that you don't know...:"
William smiled, "I never thought of that..."
Reginald: "William...go...she needs your help...and I trust you with my future bride..."
Thaddeus: "So, if William is going to town with Colette...will Isabelle be coming to the Thatcher Farm?"
Gwendolyn shook her head, "No, it will actually be Francesca, and Isabelle will be staying at the De Baskerville Cottage. So, each of you, my sons, will be able to ask your betrothed's other sisters more about your bride-to-be..."
Ian cleared his throat: "Speaking of which, it would be remiss of my duties as a father if I did not talk to you about your wedding night."
Reginald groaned: "Father, you are not going to give us the woohoo talk, are you? Because I have already heard what happens from the knights at the Knights' Stronghold. So I am well-versed in what my responsibilities as a husband will be..."
Ian looked at Thaddeus.
Thaddeus: "Don't look at me, father...Reginald already told me. I've got that area covered..."
Ian: "Well then...I just wanted you all to be prepared, and if you should have any questions, I am here for you. As I am not sure what those knights told you Reginald, I would hope that they conveyed to you that you must always respect your bride...and that...well, your bride might be shy or nervous...so, go slowly my sons, and show your bride that you truly care about her. You must remember that Parson Bernard has been looking after his nieces, and so they might not know of what occurs between a husband and wife. Be patient and kind my sons, and your marriage will be truly blessed."
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Gwendolyn smiled and came over and gave her husband a kiss on the cheek, "Very wise words, Ian. Now, let's all get to bed as tomorrow will be a very busy day!"
