-[X] A New Neighbor: You have a new neighbor in the neighborhood, and you wonder who it is- Never mind it's Debbie… wait why is she here? Why would she move? DC: 25 Rolled:
D100 => 91
When you saw the moving trucks, you honestly didn't know who it was.
And you were going to be a good neighbor and greet them, before… well you saw Debbie come running out with the agent. "Damn shame I had to get into the Five Dates Money for this, but I think it was well worth it."
Carrie was with her, and she was feeling… well excited. You were less so.
"Um, Hi Debbie, um…" You were trying to find your words. Instead, you were only hushed.
"If you must know, Carrie informed me of you two deciding to have children." You and Carrie both traded a glance of both shock and horror.
"How-" Carrie seemed to protest.
"A Mother knows sweetie." She said with a grin on her face, and both of you paled. "And I have already vowed to be a better grandmother for them, and try my best to make that happen."
"And how does being our neighbor help us?" You asked.
"You're about to go galavanting across the world making movies, and Carrie will eventually want to work. Whether it be at the screen room or back in front of the Camera. And I am perfectly capable and willing to put my career on hold for my Grandchildren. Lord knows that I have already done well enough for that." She paused and pulled both of you close. "I've made many mistakes Carrie, and I was always distant when I shouldn't have been. I'm just going to make sure you two don't make the mistakes that I have. Or failing that, make sure they have someone they can rely on."
She then laughed and let go. "But I know you both will do a good job with the whole thing. Much better than me."
Reward: Debbie has become a neighbor. And while her reasons are noble, it's still a little disheartening to think she believes you might put work before family.
But then again, it's her experience, not yours driving her.
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-[X] Having Fun: You and Carrie haven't had a night on the town in some time. Perhaps that's what you both need. Just a good ole time where it's just the two of you. DC: ??? Rolled:
D100 => 90+40=130
At the start of the night, it was actually nice to swim in the pool. And you were happy to watch the woman you love to dive in and try to catch you. Carrie was never the strongest swimmer, but you both knew you slowed down to let her catch you.
When she surfaced, taking a breath, she hugged you. "You know you should actually try to get away from me, you make it too easy?"
"Oh?" You smiled, as she let go and stood on her tiptoes to remain above water. "Is that a challenge Carrie?"
Carrie spat some water out of her mouth as she moved behind you to stand. "Yeah. it is."
Oh, it was. You were going to enjoy this. "You are on Carrie." You smiled, as you walked over to the wall and pulled yourself out. You could see Carrie wading towards the spot you usually swam by, and began waiting for you.
"Last Chance Carrie to amit defeat?" You smiled as you got onto the diving board.
Carrie blew a raspberry at you, water flying out from her mouth.
Her loss.
You dove in and made impact. Moving through the water you felt around where she would be.
Then you felt her feet and grabbed her. She had moved too slow, and you pulled her under… then you realized you were shallow enough to stand, and you grabbed her other leg and placed her on your shoulders, before standing up.
"PACK!" Carrie coughed as you carried her on your shoulders. "No fair!"
"I told you." You smiled as you stood up, as she balanced on your shoulders. "How's the view?"
You could tell Carrie was blushing. "Not as good as the view you will have."
Hmm… then she forced herself back, and you allowed yourself to tip backward into your pool.
When you both surfaced and your eyes opened, Carrie was hugging you on the back, and you turned around. "I love you." She whispered as she leaned in.
"I know." You kissed her, not caring about the taste of her lips or the chlorine in her mouth. It was perfect.
Reward: You and Carrie have a fun time, destressing and relaxing.
