I play Sims (part16)

Rachel did manage to make it home from Egypt in one piece, and deliver her photograph of the Sphinx to her supervisors at work.  When she emerges from the building, she performs this unexplainable dance.

Right.  Well, fabulous or not, she should quit congratulating herself and head home to start getting ready - tonight's her big birthday party!  Rachel's been looking forward to this party for a long time.  She even had an outdoor bathroom built in her backyard especially for the occasion.  Nothing ostentatious or extravadiculous about that.

As Rachel is admiring her new outdoor accommodations, she spots her party guests arriving - across the street from her house, at almost the same time - all of them in exactly the same spot.  It also looks like they've all waited until they arrived to start changing into their party clothes.

Is it just me, or does that dude holding the cheese platter look really familiar?

Speaking of party food - other than the cheese platter, two other guests brought something to nosh on.

The party gets started, slowly - it's mostly a collective of people, standing around, thinking.

Some of you eagle-eyed readers may have noticed that a few of the guests seem to be focused on one co-celebrant in particular.  Almost everyone has an opinion about Rachel's handyman - and their feelings range from indifferent, to highly amused, and even downright furious.

Turns out that the party dress code was formal, and the handyman showed up underdressed.  Indeed, lady in blue, improper dress inspires a fiery rage with my soul as well.

Since the party doesn't seem to be going anywhere, Stanley decides to try get things started by dancing.

For awhile, things start to pick up.  Then this happens (keep your eyes on the woman in the blue sweater who can't abide casual dress, on the far left):

Way to steal focus, lady.   Flaarga, indeed. 

Nothing left for the spirit to do but enter her eternal resting place: the new tombstone on Rachel's deck.  You know, some people just bring a gift.

As Rachel lights her candles, a few of her party guests try to sneak off without saying goodbye.  Real nice.

That's alright, Mr. repairman - go home, put on your bathing suit and crawl into bed.  That goes for you too, dull gray-haired lady and slutty leopard print dress.  Rachel has more important things to attend to anyway, like choosing her birthday wish.  Make it a good one, Rachel.


Alright, Rachel - age up, so we can eat that cake.

That's weird.  You look exactly the same, Rachel.

That's just fine, Rach.  Wow, check this out - it looks like your old boss Wei Keane is finally starting to loosen up and have a good time.

Wei Keane then abruptly slams his cake down to the deck at his feet and whips right around.

Weird teenager decides now is the perfect time to get in a quick workout.

Rachel gives up and retreats to the relative peace of her kitchen to enjoy her cake.

Looks like the party is winding to a merciful close.
The last guest left.




I Play Sims (part17)

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