In the End

Round 1 - Winter 2022

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Tabitha Gunner is 32, Tessa Gunner is 26

This is her favorite time of the day. The sun is just rising and most of the world is still asleep. It's quiet. She doesn't have much time for quiet. Quiet isn't very fun. But sometimes, when there is too much chaos, she looks forward to these morning workouts. It's all a part of being Tessa Gunner.

Tabitha thinks she's just a screw up, an idiotic party girl. Tessa loves her sister, but Tabitha doesn't understand that life is about living. She knows why Tabitha is so mature and boring. It's a big responsibility to have to raise your baby sister. Tessa could never thank her enough for all that she did when their parents died. But Tabitha doesn't need to look out for her anymore. Tessa is a grown woman with her own life. And she plans to move out and get her own place. But not before she makes sure that Tabitha is enjoying her life.......it's the least she can do........

Tabitha has a job working in oceanography, so Tessa is home alone most days. She doesn't have a job yet because she is waiting on her big break with her sports career. Tabitha doesn't understand that either. They both got large trust funds when their parents died, it's how they were able to afford this house. Tessa feels that she should be able to live off of her trust until things pick up with her career.....Tabitha disagrees. Tabitha disagrees with everything, including Tessa's choices in men. Which is why Tessa always waits until Tabitha is at work to call Derick Pace.

Derick isn't a neccessarily as bad as Tabitha thinks he is. He just really loves money. And he doesn't care how he gets it. But Tessa isn't really concerned about that. Derick is good in the sack and that's as far as she plans  to go with him. Or any other guy for that matter. She has never really been a settling down and having kids kinda girl. That's more Tabitha's thing. Tessa just likes to have fun. And Derick is lots of fun.

His obsession with money is a bit annoying. It's all that he talks about. He's always thinking of some crazy, illegal scheme. It's the one thing that Tessa doesn't like about him. But she overlooks it. She knows that Derick won't get all mushy about her. His main love in life is green in color!

Sometimes she sneaks him back to the house. Sneaks him back.......how childish is that? She doesn't understand why Tabitha cares so much about what she does......it's annoying......and it's one of the main reasons that she can't wait to move out and get her own place!

Tabitha loves her sister. She really does. But it's like they don't even belong to the same family! How can Tessa be so spoiled and irresponsible? She guesses it's probably her fault. She just wanted to make sure Tessa was happy after their parents died. So maybe she wasn't hard enough on her. Tessa can never understand how she can be happy sitting home reading books. But it makes Tabitha happy. Anyway, she's not a size 6 like Tessa. She can't put on short skirts on go prowling clubs for unsuspecting males........

Tabitha has accepted her size. She's never been a really small girl and she knows that she never will. Tessa is always telling her to work out and diet, but Tabitha knows how that ends. It ends with her crying as she looks in the mirror, realizing that she hasn't lost a pound. And that's ok.......because that's just the way things were meant to be.......

Terrance Coners is one of the best friends Tabitha has ever had. They talk on the phone almost everyday. Tessa is convinced that Terrance is in love with her. But Tabitha knows better. Terrance likes his women nice and thin.......there is no way he could be in love with her.....besides, he recently had to divorce his wife and he's raising their son Kenny by himself. The last thing on his mind is Tabitha.......

But Tessa isn't convinced.....

"Come on Tab, a little woohoo would be good for you!"

"Tessa, woohoo isn't the answer to everything you know........that's just you," Tabitha said.

"I really wish you would get over this whole issue with your weight.......You're so much more beautiful than you give yourself credit for."

"I am over my weight issues."

"If you were then you would make a move on Terrance!"

"Make a move on Terrance? Would you let that go! Terrance doesn't want me Tess. Hell, you're more his type that I am," Tabitha said.

"I've seen how he looks at you sis......he wants you!"

"Oh for crying out loud!"

If Tessa wants to help her so much, maybe she could help out around the house! It's ridiculous how she can be content with just sitting around at home. Tabitha knows that she has dreams of making a big team, but she needs to do something in the mean time. Tabitha is afraid that Tess will blow through her trust fund and be in real trouble down the road. But, as usual, Tess thinks that she's overreacting.......Tabitha doesn't know what it's going to take to make Tess grow up......

She hates her wet suit. It just brings attention to her many curves and dips. She really is over her body image issues......but that doesn't mean she wants to run around in a wet suit looking like a whale.......But she's moving up the ladder pretty fast and probably won't have to wear it much longer.......

Tessa's second favorite time of day is after Tabitha leaves.......she loves her, she really does, but it's like she just doesn't understand her. Tessa can take care of herself. And she's going to have to prove it to her......because she isn't listening when she tries to tell her.......

She's seeing Derick too much.......she doesn't like to stay with one guy for too long......she needs to add a few new ones to the rotation.......but again, Derick is a lot of fun. He's ambitious, even if it's about the wrong thing.....and he's just too cute to let him go! She loves when she reaches him early enough to have him come over before Tabitha comes home......

He always knows the best gossip around LaQuest Beach.......she's always surprised at how crazy some of these people can be! He lives in Englewood and hangs out at those run down clubs out there. He always has a crazy story about something he saw or over heard.......

And he really is very good in the sack......so she'll keep him around until she outgrows him......because that's what it always comes down to. Maybe she would get married if she met someone who could hold her attention. But she just doesn't think that will ever happen.......

But he's good for her ego, not that it needs much help. He's always telling her how beautiful she is and how he loves spending time with her. It's a little weird sometimes.....kinda like he's getting too serious......hopefully that's not the case though.....

Tabitha comes home in a horrible mood.

"They told me to lose weight. Can you believe that? They told me I need to work on my body skill before I can get promoted," she said.

"So? Tabitha, you use to work out all the time when you were trying to lose weight."

"I don't care about that Tess!"

"Oh for Sim's sake Tab......just stop it.....so they want you to get more toned so you can do your job better. So do it. It's not a big deal."

"It's a big deal to me! You could never understand how I feel. Never! You've always been small and pretty and had guys fawning all over you. And you treat them like dirt! I want a nice guy to start a  family with and here I am at 32 and still alone. So bite me, Tess!" she yelled.

"YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL! I don't know why you don't see it. Maybe if you would dress nicer. I mean do you own anything that isn't baggy and ugly?"

"You know what Tess? Bite me," Tabitha said walking off.

She doesn't understand. She doesn't get it. She doesn't know what it feels like to be trapped in her body. To have a sister like Tess. To want things that you know you can't have. Tess doesn't get it. And Tabitha is sure that she never would.....

But she didn't have time to pout about it. Terrance was coming over and she didn't want him to see her all sweaty and nasty. She knew that he didn't want anything more from her than friendship, but that didn't mean she didn't have feelings for him.......she just didn't know what to do about it......

Tess hated fighting with her sister. She really did. She just wanted Tabitha to see what she sees when she looks at her. Tabitha has been there for her throughout her whole life. Her whole life.......and she really is one of the most beautiful people that she knows......she just didn't realize it and it was such a shame.......

He's gorgeous. It's what she thinks every time she sees him. He has the most amazing brown eyes Tabitha has ever seen. And he's so strong.....physically and emotionally. He's raising his son all on his own and is doing a great job at it. Tabitha couldn't ask for a better friend.......she just wishes it could be more......

But she doesn't mind settling for their silly pillow fights. Or the times when he tickles her just to get her to smile. It's the little touches, the little smiles that stop her from just ending her friendship with him. It's hard to be his friend sometimes.......especially in those quiet moments when she would like nothing more than to lean forward and kiss him.......but she knows that she can't........because they're friends........

And she loves Tess. This fight is only one of the millions they will have in their lifetimes. It's because  they're so different and view the world so differently........but none of that matters......because in the end, they're sisters. And there is no greater love than that......

*Sorry it's so long, but I want to give them a proper introduction. This is one of my favorite houses to play because these two really are very different. They fuss with each other and then Tabitha will turn around and hug Tessa.......they are hilarious to watch! Terrance Coners and Derick Pace are both playables so their update is coming up!

*Maxis' idea of fat is just what we call "thick" in the south! It's crazy! Everyone is definitely not a size 6 and it's ok. I made Tabitha that way because I realized that I was only using the "skinny" sims and it seemed silly to me......