The birth of Callum’s son prompts Belle and Norah to have a discussion about who to name heir, which immediately devolves into an argument. Norah is angry that Belle would even consider naming Callum heir over one of their children together.

After her infidelity and her mother’s antics as a vampire, Belle is terrified of scaring Norah off for good, so she relents. She even encourages Norah to choose who she should name heir.

Cecil navigates a difficult prom. He spends a lot of time pining over Marci and ignoring his date.

A few charming words, though, and Myla leaves the night confident there might be something real between her and Cecil.

It’s Callum’s birthday and they wish for the chance to be a parent to Ibrahim. They roll the self-assured trait.

Wishes don’t come true without a little effort, though, so Callum takes Piper’s advice and sues for split custody. They win! Audrey is pissed, but Callum is more than ready to start taking on the role of parent.

For now, they wish the Tau household farewell, and move to Mt. Komorebi to start their life.

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The Taus try to go back to normal following Zayne’s “disappearance” and Aya’s hibernation.

Carter’s birthday is celebrated quietly without fuss. He rolls the inquisitive trait.

But the normalcy can’t last apparently… and Callum soon finds themselves haunted by their father’s ghost.

Piper is having a more normal teenage-hood so far. She lands herself an older boyfriend, Kash.

With Zayne out of the picture, Belle is clear to make her way to the top of the pyramid. Introducing Belle Tau, Charity Icon!

Piper convinces Callum to join her and Kash for a day on the slopes. She even suggests that Callum invite the girl they like, Julie.

The whole group arrives, including Julie, but she appears to be in a bit of a mood. Just what’s up with her?

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Completely unaware of Aya committing literal (but well-intentioned?) crimes downstairs, Norah and Belle throw a birthday party for Callum and Piper. Pictured is Piper’s half-sister, Rita. She’s also a redhead!

Callum blows out the candles, and makes a meaningful wish.

Upon Callum aging up, they realize that they/them pronouns are a better fit for them! They rolled the Ski Lover** trait and their aspiration is to be a Mt. Komorebi Sightseer (Reach emotional enlightenment).

Piper aged up stunningly. I’m really quite sad she’s not in the running for heir. She rolled the Free Spirit** trait and her aspiration is to be a Friend of the World (have 30 friends).

After the party, Aya corners Belle and gives her the vampire cure she’s been working so hard on.

One gross beverage and a few glowing moments later, Belle’s short stint as a vampire has come to an end.

Aya has more news though. She not-so-subtly promises Belle that Zayne won’t be a problem anymore, but she has to go away because of what she did. Belle tries to understand.

As Aya goes around saying a quick goodbye to all her loved ones, she realized that the Tau family really does mean a lot to her, and she’s looking forward to when she can wake up and rejoin the future of the family line.

For now though, Aya settles in for a long slumber until her name is forgotten and this particularly plot-heavy section of the Tau story comes to a close.

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~~Madeleine

Following a full day of skiing, Callum shoots their shot with Julie in the hot springs. She turns them down, and informs them that she only came along because she’s into Piper. How she could say no to the snow-boot/swimsuit combo is beyond me.

Between Julie shooting them down and Piper ditching them to hang out with Kash all day, Callum snaps. They give Piper what for.

It takes a day, but these two finally reconcile and Piper promises to find Callum a prom date.

Although, Callum arguably has bigger problems than prom dates at the moment.

Piper introduces Callum to her friend Isis who… isn’t having it.

Dejected, Callum tries to pep-talk themselves, but going to prom without a date is starting to feel worse than being haunted by their dead dad.

Luck strikes! Callum stumbles upon a friend named Audrey outside. Callum isn’t quite sure if Audrey’s their type, but she seems more than willing to be their prom date, so they go for it!

Piper’s a little annoyed that she doesn’t get credit for the matchup, but she’s happy for her sibling. I wonder how prom will go?

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~~Madeleine