Chapter 1.3- When we get married

When we last left out intrepid heroine, Lottie Nott, she was heading home after "Playing In the Ocean" (river) where she washed away the stress of being arrested on her very first day in town

 

-Hey! Don't call it "Being Arrested!"
What else would you call it, Lottie?
-Coming face to face with Destiny!
Just eat your salad before you die.

-Now, I am a good cook! That was fantastic! I'm so full now.
And you're going to leave your plate right there?
-What else would I do with it?
Wash it?
-Why?
Oh dear PlumbBob.
-What's that supposed to mean?
Nothing! Nothing at all dear. Go on to bed. Tomorrow is the first day of your new job!

-Nope!
What?
-Not my bedtime yet! There are wishes yet unfulfilled!
Can't it wait until tomorrow?
-No! I want to invite a sim over! And I still want to know James' sign.
Why do you want to know his sign so bad? I thought you loved him?
-I just want to make sure the love of my life is compatible with me.
Riiiiiiiight.

-Hey! Officer Reed?
Lottie? You do realize he's done nothing but yell at and be creeped out by you so far, right?
-Do you wanna come over?
You do know that he's done nothing but yell at and be creeped out by you so far, right?!?
-Yikes! Geez! It was just a little question! I hope you aren't like this when we get married.

-... He hung up on me.
You expected anything different?
-But I love him.
*headdesk.

-Hey! Look! He texted me back! He's *gasp!!!
What? He's what? Totally turned off by you? Terrified of you? Getting a restraining order against you?
-He's coming over!!! Squeeeeeee!!!1!!!1!!!
Oh dear, PlumbBob. You've got to be kidding me. No way is he...
*Ding Dong!

Shoot me now. What on earth did I sign up for?
-He's here!
Then get the door. Poor guy. What did you tell him to get him to come over?
-I told him I was on fire.
Lottie!
-Surely he knows I'm on fire for him!
You're gonna get arrested again.
-He'd never arrest the love of his life!
I wouldn't bet on it.

James (Officer Reed's first name is James)-Hmmmmm. You don't look like you're on fire to me?
Lottie-I'm on fire for you!
James-You know, I could have you arrested for false alarm?
Lottie- ...
James- *sigh. You didn't know that. Why doesn't that surprise me? So why am I over here?

Lottie- I wanted to know your sign!
James- ...
Lottie- So what's your sign?
James- Don't you think that's a little personal? You don't even know me.

Lottie- ...
James- Maybe we should get to know each other first. I think I know plenty about you though.
Lottie- ...
James- Anybody home?
Lottie- I know everything about you already.
James- ...

Lottie- And c'mere. I have a secret I want to tell you.
James- Why is my skin crawling suddenly?
Lottie- It's nothing bad! Just lean in closer.
James- You're not going to lick me or anything are you?
Lottie- Not this time.
James- *leans in nervously
Lottie- I think that worms are yummy!

James- Do you have a mental condition?
Lottie- No.
James- Okay, well, someone here has issues and I'm not sticking around any longer. See you!
Lottie- Okay! See you tomorrow!
James- Tomorrow? Are you planning on stalking me?
Lottie- Yes.
James- Alrighty then. I'll just go ahead and start the day tomorrow by calling my lawyer.
Lottie- For the prenup right? James?
He's gone Lottie.
-Aw! At least I'll see him tomorrow!
Go to bed Lottie. You still have to go to work in the morning and it's like 3am.
-Okay!

Damn you, Lottie!
-ZZZZzzzzzzzzz!!!

Wow. You look surprisingly well rested. And prim.
-It's the uniform. I look terrible in brown. But I love argyle!
*sigh. You would darling. You would.

Lottie's first day at work goes surprisingly well. She has already made friends with her boss and both of her coworkers. She also got an opportunity to bring a group serving of any meal to feed to her students. And getting paid helps a lot, since there are bills to pay. Unfortunately, napping the night away after chasing Officer Reed all over Simdom has taken it's toll and she arrives back home tired and somewhat stinky.

-Oh, Maker I'm tired!
Maybe you should have gone to bed when I first told you to.
-And missed seeing James' handsome face? Never!
You're thinking about him now, aren't you?
-Of course!

-So.Tired. Feeling.Lightheaded!
Then go to bed!

-But, but but, I don' wanna go to bed! I want a baby!
Did you just wish to-
...
You did.

Great.
Go to bed Lottie. You can't go manhunting when you're that tired.
-Ok. But just tonight! Then we work on Marriage and Babies, right?
Sure thing, Lottie. Sure thing.