SIMPLACE

The twins, Catherine and Margareth, had finally come of age and taken on the responsibilities of running the household while waiting to build families of their own. The Great War was over, and Edward II managed to return home in time to see his mother again. Eleanor still carried the grief of losing her second daughter, a sorrow that seemed to have drained much of the joy from her life.

The years had not been kind to her. She had grown frail, slower, and often lost in her own memories. Yet when she saw Edward again after so many years, something changed. For a brief moment, her clarity returned. Though she barely recognized him at first, the reunion awakened emotions that had long seemed dormant. It was a moment filled with tears, embraces, and relief.

Not all of the news Edward brought home was good, however.

Anne told her fiancé that the baby they had been expecting had not survived. During what should have been an ordinary bath, she suffered a miscarriage, bringing an abrupt end to the future they had imagined together. The news cast a shadow over the family, who were still trying to heal from the losses of recent years.

Shortly after Edward's return, everyone went to the spot where they usually took the family photo, but this time, with Elizabeth absent, the tradition of wearing matching hats was lost…

That evening, despite the sadness, everyone gathered for a long family dinner. Stories were shared, old memories revisited, and for the first time in years, the house felt whole again. As the night came to an end, everyone retired to their rooms.

Eleanor, however, seemed different.

There was a sense of peace in her eyes, a lightness that had not been there before. Perhaps it came from seeing her son safely home at last. Perhaps she simply felt that her journey was complete.

In the early hours of a November morning in 1921, Mary Eleanor Thompson passed away.

She left this world peacefully, sleeping soundly, as if she were an angel at rest.

Though her passing was gentle, the days that followed were not. In less than a decade, the family had lost two beloved members. Grief once again filled the halls of the house, and the new decade was proving far from easy for the Thompsons.

But as life has a way of reminding us, time never stands still.

A few months later, after saving what he could and using part of the inheritance left by Mary, Edward II decided to renovate the family wing of the house. His goal was to prepare it for the new technologies that were beginning to transform everyday life across Britain.

Edward I, however, was reluctant to embrace the changes. He refused to let his old cottage be completely remodeled. He did not want fresh paint and modern renovations to erase the memories that lived within its walls. Instead, he carefully preserved many of Mary's and Elizabeth's belongings, artwork, and personal possessions, keeping them as cherished reminders of the family members they had lost.

And so, the decade had barely begun, yet the 1920s were already proving to be anything but ordinary.

Oh, and we're forgetting one small detail!

In the midst of their grief, the Thompsons attended church to pray for Eleanor's soul. During the service, Margareth quietly stepped away for a moment and wandered into the church hall. Standing by the stained-glass windows, she watched the world outside carry on as if nothing had changed.

For a few moments, she simply stood there, lost in thought.

Then she realized she wasn't alone.

Behind her stood Harmish Campbell, a handsome red-haired young man around her age. Polite and well-mannered, he offered her a few kind words and, to her surprise, a compliment. Despite the sorrow weighing on her heart, Margareth found herself smiling for the first time in days.

Perhaps it was only a brief conversation.

Or perhaps it was the beginning of something more.

Here Lies Mary Eleanor Thompson

1835-1921

Broke's: Miserable Uncertainties.

Life has not been generous to Brandi. Even before the mysterious death of her husband, Skip, her relationship with her children was already marked by neglect.

Although she has the Family aspiration, her personality does not match the image of a devoted mother. Brandi often acts like a demanding matriarch, expecting discipline and responsibility from her sons that she herself struggles to show.

She frequently remembers the advice her parents gave her before she got married. Regret has become constant. She wishes she had listened and spent more time with Betty and Bob. Now, only memories remain. The house where she grew up in Old Town was taken by the SimCity bank because of her late husband’s financial irresponsibility.

Years later, the family now lives in a crumbling house in a Pleasantview social housing complex.

The day begins with arguments about Dustin’s grades. He keeps bringing visitors home without asking and does not seem to care. As if things were not difficult enough, Brandi has just discovered she is pregnant with her third child. She has no idea about Dustin’s criminal life and depends on him to help support the household.

The Dancing Queens of Pleasantview!

After a hectic week, Dina decided to make things right with her sister and enjoy some of the fortune she had recently put together. Despite their differences in character, the two share one thing in common: they are both hedonists. They were tired of struggling without even allowing themselves a proper night out, and so began the Caliente sisters’ weekend adventure.

First, they headed to the city’s pool club to catch some sun. After that, they stopped by Amelia’s Closet and bought a few newly released outfits and some jewelry. Then they visited a salon in Bluewater Village and voilà, our divas were looking absolutely stunning.

Next stop was the Lulu Lounge, the coolest dance club among the younger crowd in Downtown. The night was long, and the sisters quickly became the center of attention on the dance floor. Their new look brought plenty of compliments and advances, but both of them were there for one simple reason: to dance and enjoy the night.

Finally, after such a long evening, nothing felt better than sharing a box of Chinese takeout and blowing a few bubbles to relax.