#augustus wickham

Zippy's new friend does not look like he'll be a good influence on him - he really doesn’t need an excuse to pick up any more bad habits!

He doesn't like Willoughby's sister Anna though. But to be honest, he's not a big fan of Sims in general. 😕

Dorian also has a new pal, in Philippa.

And Annemarie is getting to know Augustus - big brother of her good friend Anthony - although how she feels about him remains to be seen. So far, the only Sim outside his family (and even some of them don't like him) who doesn't find him objectionable is his Townie girlfriend Brittany!

With Margaret's credibility within the scientific community in tatters, and her employability at zero, Willoughby has had to become the breadwinner in the family, and has found himself a job as a paramedic.

Meanwhile, financial independence beckons for Annemarie!

If her other new acquaintance Emma - from her new high school - thinks that Annemarie looks faintly ridiculous, she's far too polite to say.

Anyway, who cares, as long as it's lucrative!

And look who's unexpectedly expecting again!

And starving hungry in the middle of the night.

There's something reassuring about having a paramedic in the house, when she goes into labour.

It's another boy!

Welcome to Merybury, Josiah! Despite having a tiny house, Willoughby had been quietly hoping to become a father again - just once more - even if Margaret will be the stay-at-home parent this time, rather than him.

And happy birthday too! (Phew, that was a whirlwind.)

~ Scorpio 3 / 3 / 5 / 3 / 3

~ Diva / Genius

Although Augustus isn't a natural, there's something about music that really speaks to him. (He only has 4 Serious/Playful points, but I haven't been able to prise him away from the keyboard since it first arrived in the house, and now he's obsessed with his MP3 player.)

Picking on his siblings is entirely innate, however. Isn't this getting old yet, Augustus?

Aww, leave Rebecca alone, she's just a kid!

Laura is the only one who seems to escape his bullying.

Later that day, someone has a date with Grim. And while Catherine and Anthony are oblivious (robots are far more interesting than skeletal apparitions), the salient point that George has challenged Death - and won - seems to have escaped Simon and Kitty.

Take that, Mr Reaper, George is going nowhere! He still has plenty of pleasure-seeking left in him.

The very next day, Kitty is not so fortunate, and it's time to say goodbye. Her grandsons are obviously very upset - she has stood in for their mother since they tragically lost her as babies.

Bizarrely, Catherine decides that this is the perfect moment to propose to Simon.

Really, Catherine, he's literally just lost his mum! Could your timing have been any less appropriate?

To make matters worse, George demonstrates even less respect for his dead wife's memory! That very evening, he invites over his long-term mistress, Marla.

Fond as they are of their granddad, this is too much for the kids. Except Augustus, who's much more interested in bashing out those tunes on the keyboard.

After sharing an impromptu first kiss with Brittany, Augustus thinks that a proper first date should be his next move.

It's off to Rollerama in Sanditon for them both! Ugh, although this isn't a great start to the date.

Thankfully, she seems to like his humour better than his conversation.

It's a quiet day at the roller-rink, with just a select clientele.

After a bit of flirting...

...it's time for some refreshment. Augustus was thinking of just a coffee, but Brittany seems to have worked up quite an appetite already!

The waiter's clumsiness...

...fortunately doesn't spoil the mood.

I think he's got himself a girlfriend.

In the end, it's a first date to remember - commemorated with some photobooth shots.

As Brittany heads home to catch up on some homework before school tomorrow, we're treated to a display of skating prowess by Max Flexor - although Augustus doesn't seem to have mastered it himself.

Back at home, it's actually Rebecca's big day.

And because - being the youngest - she often seems to be a bit of an afterthought, let's give her her own screenshot, rather than having to share with big sister Laura. I think she's looking quite a lot like her dad.

~ Aquarius 6 / 10 / 6 / 6 / 7

~ Brave / Loves the Outdoors / Friendly

~ OTH: Nature

I don't think Augustus answers anyone's idea of a nice guy.

Even so, Townie Brittany Parker likes him enough to share a first kiss with him.

And a rather public make-out session in the living room.

Anthony's pal Phineas is not convinced about Brie's newly-discovered musical talents.

But how could anyone resist that face?!

Rebecca on the other hand, has discovered the joy of kittens.

And is much better at walking than using the potty.

Laura has found a playmate in half-brother Anthony.

And surprisingly, she even gets along OK with arch-meanie Augustus. Although I'm not sure about their topic of conversation - don't give him ideas, Laura!

There's a chance now for Anthony to start standing up for himself a bit more against his brother - it's his birthday!

~ Aries 6 / 8 / 4 / 5 / 5

~ Angler / Loves the Outdoors / Eco-friendly / Flirty

~ OTH: Nature

~ Favourite Colour(s): Blue / Yellow

~ Aspiration: Popularity / Knowledge

~ Turn-ons / -offs: +Occult / +Plant Lover / -Brown Hair

Everyone's favourite cool uncle - Miles - has come over, to celebrate with the birthday boy. And there's no hard feelings between him and his ex Catherine, even though she's now with his brother.

Is it just me, or is Anthony rolling his eyes ever so slightly, over Augustus bragging to his uncle?

Anthony shares his birthday with Ricotta - what a sleek and elegant kitty!

~ Aquarius

Rebecca has had a birthday!

~ Aquarius 6 / 10 / 6 / 6 / 7

~ Brave / Loves the Outdoors

~ OTH: Nature

Big sister Laura is in a chatty mood, but Rebecca is otherwise engaged.

But then she grows up too, giving her more options to go and find someone else to talk to!

~ Aries 8 / 5 / 4 / 5 / 4

~ Brave / Perfectionist / Clumsy

~ OTH: Arts & Crafts

~ Favourite Colour(s): Magenta

I think it's best if she keeps out of Augustus's way, as he's still as much of a bully as ever!

He also doesn't fancy the Townie he brought home from school, and has no qualms about telling her so.

Ivy seems somewhat hurt by his critique of her appeal, and I don't blame her! Personally, I think she's quite cute.

Catherine meanwhile is rather frustrated by the slow progress being made by her daughter at potty training.

She's doing her best!

With that ordeal over, it's lunchtime...

There are big changes happening over at the Wickham parental home too.

For a start, it's oldest boy Augustus's 13th birthday - although he's looking rather apprehensive about it.

There - now that wasn't so bad, was it? He becomes the first teen of my third generation. Dad Simon is looking mighty proud.

~ Aries 6 / 10 / 3 / 4 / 2

~ Devious / Vehicle Enthusiast / Natural Cook / Flirty

~ OTH: Music & Dance

~ Favourite Colour(s): Yellow

~ Aspiration: Pleasure / Fortune

~ Turn-ons / -off: +Fatness / +Infamous / -Unique

The family has also grown by four overnight, with Simon's girlfriend Catherine and their two young daughters - and cat - all moving in. Augustus gets acquainted with his baby half-sister, Rebecca: "you're not so bad, are you, squirt?"

And granddad George loves having more little ones around to spoil.

Although Laura is currently having more fun with the cat bowl than his stories.

Thanks to Augustus, Brie discovers that she has a burgeoning musical talent.

And she makes her own contribution to the household, with surprise kitten, Ricotta!

She's inherited her mother's virtuosity.

And mum is immensely proud of the prodigy she has produced.

The feline members of the family are of course popular with everyone. And they coordinate so well with the neutral tones of the décor.

But there's still very little brotherly love between Augustus and Anthony.

Youngest boy Anthony is enjoying being one the most popular kids in Merybury.

His best friend is Valentine...

...but he regularly has other friends round to play too.

He doesn't have quite such a harmonious relationship with his older brother though...

...or with his homework!

Augustus has started early in his quest for self-improvement.

He gets along well with his dad...

...and loves his Uncle Miles too.

It's sushi night for the grown-ups, courtesy of Simon's culinary flair!

Ouch, Miles! That's a bit insensitive - flaunting your new-found attraction to Henrietta - while poor Catherine is still raw from your recent break-up!

Well, maybe she should just ignore him then, and dance with his cute younger brother instead.

Overall though, it's a relaxed evening of good company...

...quality entertainment...

I haven’t been around much for the last couple of months, as unfortunately it’s been a really hard time for me (well, for the past year actually). I’m not even sure whether anyone would have missed my game updates, but I’m trying to get back into the swing of them now. Let’s head back to the Wickhams, who have also been facing some difficult times.

Although it looks like Simon is having no trouble getting over the loss of fiancée Selina! He invites teenage crush Marsha Bruenig over for...

well, I think we all know what!

Marsha seems keen to ingratiate herself with the boys - perhaps she has long-term designs on Simon?

And she even stays for Augustus’ birthday party.

Looking more like his mum every day.

And like his dad, he parties hard.

~ Aries 6 / 10 / 3 / 4 / 2

~ Devious / Vehicle Enthusiast / Natural Cook

~ OTH: Music & Dance

~ Favourite Colour(s): Yellow

He also seems keen to make it his mission in life to torment baby brother Anthony.

Despite being lavished with attention by everyone else in the family...

Anthony is struggling without his mum.

But he finally turns a corner when grandma Kitty introduces him to music.

And by the time he too enters his childhood years, he’s feeling a lot more positive about life.

~ Aries 6 / 8 / 4 / 5 / 5

~ Angler / Loves the Outdoors / Eco-friendly

~ OTH: Nature

~ Favourite Colour(s): Blue / Yellow