#lgalvin

Jared, glad to have a day off from the hospital, takes a seat beside his boys Usher and best friend, Eric Lewis.

Looks like Lola Galvin is pre-occupied with Marcus Flex. I hope she’s not gonna break Sergio Spencer’s heart. He’s just had his heart broken with his baby mama Asya taking his daughter Sierra away and moving to San Myshuno.

Sergio and Lola talk, laugh, pick seeds, and care for the plants...all morning long.  They find themselves getting lost in each other’s conversation..happily enjoying the ease of it all.  They talk about their pasts..Sergio’s on and off relationship with Asya, and Lola’s past issues with domestic violence. Her ex is no longer in the picture.

Lola:  You know I met Asya at Brooklyn Dubose’s engagement celebration in San Myshuno.  She seemed pretty nice. We didn’t talk for long, though.

Sergio:  Oh, I didn’t know that.  Yeah, I remember her going.  Brook had invited her to meet all of her girlfriends. So ya’ll already know each other...like I already knew her new boyfriend, Lamont.  It’s a small world, I tell ya. lol

Lola:  lol Yeah, it is. It’s funny how certain paths cross in life.  ...So can I ask you something?  

Sergio:  Sure.

Lola:  Where do you see yourself, this time next year?

Sergio:  Hmm..I would hope to have a big happy family, my own store, and just enjoying life.

Lola:  How many more kids do you want?

Sergio:  LOL..now, don’t run off... I’d like two more.  What about you, you want more kids?

Lola:  Just two more, huh..? A man with a plan. lol  I would like to have more children too, yes.  I think Oli deserves to have siblings. He’s been an only child for a long time

Sergio:  Sierra has, too.

Sergio takes her hand smiling.

Lola pulls her hand back:  Not so easy..you’re still in the hot seat.  

Sergio cracks up:  Oh is that right?! lol ..Okay, okay...

Lola:  What’s your biggest flaw?

Sergio: Aaahh...you’re getting to the nitty-gritty now. hahaa  Well, I would have to say it’s my ability to get bogged down into a routine.  It doesn’t allow for me to be spontaneous.  And I’d like to be inspired to become more spontaneous, ya know?

Lola:  Hmm..I like that you know that about yourself.

Sergio:  You’re sweet, you know that?

Lola:  Well, I have my bad side too.  I can be a bit hot-tempered sometimes.

Sergio:  Not you. Not my ‘sweet-as-pie’ Lola.

Lola:  Yes me.

Sergio:  What is it with me always attracting hot-headed women. lol I swear.

Lola laughs:  You like sassy women, that’s all...go on and admit it, then half the battle is won. 

Sergio:  Oh we’re calling it ‘sassy’..okay. lol  I guess I do, then.

Sierra marched past the lockers, dreading today’s lesson in class.  She never practiced her music over the weekend. 

She can do math and reading all day...figure out the toughest equations for a first grader, understand the major historical events of the world and put them in a timeline...but...put a sheet of music in front of her, and the notes jump off the page and fly away.  She just can’t get it.

And, today is music appreciation day at school..all the students will be tested on a solo they were given to learn by reading the sheet music.

Sierra just hopes she isn’t the first one called.

As soon as that thought clears her head, Mr. Acharaya calls her to the front.

Sierra whispers to the student sitting next to her:  Did he just say my name?

She screeches out the first bar, and then remembers how to turn the bow and relax her thumb and keep her elbow up...the rest of it sounded okay, a few missed notes, but it’s totally based on memory and how the music sounded in her ear when Mr. Acharaya played it again before they started. She didn’t play the entire solo, only half of it....she put the violin down and takes a dramatic curtsy as if she just played one of the greatest symphonies.

She waited for the kids to laugh, but they didn’t...each one of them was as petrified to go next, as she was.

Sergio:  Why you got us all dressed up, Dennis?

Dennis:  There’s a place I’d love to take you and Sierra..the Art Museum in Oasis Springs..has the most beautiful art pieces you’ve ever seen.

Sergio:  Oh yeah?

Dennis:  Yeah, let’s take our new little ‘B student’ down there as a celebration for making good grades.  Whaddya say, Princess?

Sierra:  Let’s go!

They head to the Art Block made by @jools-simming and Dennis sees Adrian and his family straight ahead...perfect timing.  I’ve still got it. *He thinks to himself*

Dennis:  Well...lookie here...my old high school buddies!  Come and meet my friends, ya’ll.

Sergio and Sierra follow him.

Sierra: Daddy, Daddy..this is my friend Oliver from school!

It was at this point that Sierra realized this is it! Her Grandpa planned this outing for her Daddy to meet someone.  And she and Oliver have been friends since the 1st week of school...It must be his Mom!

Sergio:  Oh, you have a friend here from school, aren’t you glad we came here, sweetie?  Hello there, young man.

Norma *whispers to Dennis*:  You old slickster..you didn’t tell us how handsome he is.

Dennis *whispers back*:  I could say the same thing about your beautiful daughter....

Dennis introduces Sergio and Sierra to the Galvins.

Dennis:  And..who do we have here, Norma and Adrian??

Oliver, feeling a little shy, goes over by his Mom.

Norma:  This is our daughter, Lola, and her son, Oliver. 

Sergio does a double-take.

Sergio keeps looking at Lola because she’s just so..beautiful.  The awkwardness between them is evident.  Neither one of them knows how to break the ice.

Sergio:  So...you’re into art work?

Lola: Oh yes, besides gardening..it’s my next favorite thing.  I’m a collector of art and all sorts of things. 

Sergio:  What a coincidence, Dennis loves art also...it’s not something I’ve ever dabbled into, but I could be taught a thing or two.

Lola smiles, as Sergio pulls out a chair for her to sit down.  The others have gone to tour the museum, but Lola’s Mom, Norma, hung around for support.

Norma:  Sergio, you know both of you have so much in common.  Lola loves to plant in the garden like you do.  

Sergio:  Yes, she was telling me that she loves to garden.

Lola:  I’m more into botany, though.  I love studying the growth and evolution of different plants.

Sergio’s eyes brighten.

Sergio:  *chuckles* I’ve finally met a lady who doesn’t mind getting in the dirt.  This could be fun.  

Lola:  Mmm.. yes it could. 

Lola’s expression turns just as flirty as Sergio’s does when he said that.

Sergio continues:  I was gonna try to go out tomorrow and look for more seeds.  I really need some variety at the farm. I’ve only got a few types of veggies and fruits.  

.....Would you like to go with me?

Lola:  I was just thinking about going out on a hike the other day!  But, Oliver keeps me so busy..cooking dinner, helping with homework.  That I totally put it on the back burner. I need to go out as well.  I wanna start a small garden at my new house.  Maybe you could help me set it up..?

Sergio looks at Norma smiling, then back at Lola:..That sounds like a yes to me!

Lola:  It beats going out in the hot sun alone! Plus, you could show me where all the good spots are.  

Norma smiles happily as they exchange numbers.

Meanwhile, upstairs in another room, Sierra and Dennis catch up...

Dennis:  So whaddya think, did Grandpa do a good job?

Sierra:  You’re the best!  I haven’t seen my Daddy smile like that in a long time.  I think he likes her!

Dennis:  We’ll have to wait and see!  Our work here is done, princess...the Love Project is in effect!  *they high five*  It’s all up to your Daddy and Miss Lola now.  

Dennis:  Well, it’s your big day, son...1st date with Lola.  Are ya nervous?

Sergio:  Nah..I’m stoked!  I’ma go get showered and changed, then head on out.

Dennis:  Where ya’ll headed?

Sergio:  I’m gonna take her to Twin Beech Gardens in Newcrest.  It’s next to the schools.  I think she’ll like it.

Sergio loads up the pickup truck and makes the trek into Newcrest, smiling the whole way, with the window rolled down...it’s gonna be a beautiful day. 

After greeting each other and catching up..Sergio decides to try an old joke on Lola...

Sergio:  ....And so..The woman wanted this job in a lemon grove, and the foreman said, “Look Miss, have you had any actual experience in picking lemons?”  She said, “Well, as a matter of fact, yes!”  ....”I’ve been divorced 3 times!”

Lola lets out one of those hearty laughs, from the gut.  And Sergio gets a kick out of that...she actually finds him funny.  He could get used to this.

Lola: Sergio, you’re a riot. The funny thing is..it’s not really the joke, cause it’s super cheesy..lol But it’s the way you say the joke...and your facial expressions...hilarious!

Sergio smiles wide...he loves how easy it is to be himself around her.  

As you will see...Dennis was busy over the next couple days.

He made private calls from a burner phone to San Myshuno about picking up his stolen art and setting up a meeting to cash out. ~ ~ But first things first...he put into motion, the love project Sierra asked his help for...to set Sergio up with a nice young lady.

He paid a visit to some old high school friends of his.  Adrian and Norma Galvin.  After chatting for awhile to catch up, Dennis gets down to the matters at hand.

Dennis:  Well, I’m not gonna take up your whole Sunday.  The reason I came by is to ask for your help.

Adrian:  What is it, Dennis?

He explains the situation his daughter Asya and Sergio are in, and that his granddaughter really doesn’t want to see her Daddy all alone.  But, at the rate Sergio works, he never leaves the house.  He hardly has any friends.  And he’ll never find someone this way.  He asks them if they would be willing to get two good people together and see if there are any sparks.  After their initial surprise, here is what they had to say:

Norma:  I understand why you thought of us.  Our daughter has been single for awhile now, raising a son alone..it’s not easy.  Our grandson Oliver has wished he had a Dad, many times over. 

Adrian interrupts:  You bet he has..

Norma nods and continues:  ...My concern is that Lola’s gonna get hurt again.

Dennis:  I assure you, Sergio is not like that.  He’s a good man...salt of the earth.

Adrian:  I don’t see why we can’t give this a shot, Norma.  I mean..why not? The least Lola and Oliver will get out of it, are some new friends.  Right, Dennis?

Dennis:  That’s right!  I’m SUPER excited!

Norma:  Let’s agree to not tell Lola and Oliver, Sergio or Sierra about this.  That way, no one can have 2nd thoughts and back out at the last minute for any reason.

They all agreed.

Norma:  So what is the plan...?  

What is my Mom doing here?!  

Tina is surprised to see her Mom turning up..she goes over to tell her the good news!  

Carmen Wynn:  Daddy told me you guys were waiting to find out! I’m thrilled for you, Tina!  Have you told Jina yet?  

Tina:  Not yet..I mean, I literally just found out here at the club!  I’ll call her when I get home.  I really need to call her, it’s been awhile.  That’s not like us.

Carmen:  Everything’s alright between you two, right?

Tina:  Oh yeahhh..nothing but sim life getting in the way. lol