2:32 Strong, Independant Women

Taylors graduation came around quickly, and as the family arrived at city hall, they were shocked to find a dead body! Taylor didn't mind the body as much as she'd thought she would, which made her realise she'd picked the right line of work.

It was Geoffrey's graduation too. Not from college, but they hadn't given him his high school diploma yet, and he was picking it up today.

Devon was really well behaved, but Lisa was annoyed at Madison. She'd done nothing but sit there and moan about how boring it was and how her feet hurt. Lisa had wanted to elbow her in the ribs, but had been afraid she might miss and injure her unborn grandchild, so had instead reminded her that her boyfriend and sister were both in the ceremony and would attend her own graduation in a few years.

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Once the ceremony was over, Taylor changed out of the itchy gown and set about gathering her final things. Madison was really moody so she'd got her last things together for her to avoid arguments.

Madison hadn't bothered to change, neither had her parents, but they set about to say their goodbyes.
"Don't forget you're always welcome here if you need anything. You can just come for dinner then leave if you need to."
"Dad, we're strong independant women, we'll be fine!" Madison grinned, but looked upset.

"What's wrong, honey?"
"Daddy... I wish I could stay, but I want to go too! I want to stay because I don't want to raise a baby on my own, and you and Mum have had loads of experience and could help me loads, but I want to go because there is no way we'd all fit in here, and the new house is nearer to the school and hospital so it will be easier."
"It will be fine. Taylor will help you out, won't she! And I'm sure Geoffrey will be over every chance he gets."
"But dad, he works such long hours! He's at college from 9am and then works to 9pm. That's my whole day!"

"Well, I'm sure he'll cut his hours down a bit as soon as he's got enough money to buy the baby things. He wouldn't want to miss his child growing up." Jackson patted his daughters swollen stomach. He still couldn't really believe it, but in a few short weeks he'd be a grandfather.

The girls said their final goodbyes, and headed to the door. Jackson followed them and once again reminded them that they could come back at any point. To live or just to visit. The girls looked at him and smiled. He clearly wasn't ready to let them go, even if they were fine with leaving.

It was just a short walk round the corner to the girls' new house. 99 Landgraab Avenue. The moon was just rising as they arrived with their few possessions, but the girls were tired from their busy day. Madison was back at school the next day after term-break, and so they both went inside and to bed. The house was empty, aside from a bed in either bedroom, a fridge, a toilet, sink and shower. There wasn't even any carpet or wall paper, but Taylor decided she'd spend all her paychecks on things for the house, including decorations and lights, as soon as she had enough.

The girls were both asleep when the storm started. They could hear the pitter-patter of water on the roof and the crash of lightning striking nearby in their sleep though, and both had dreams involving the sounds.


So, generation 3 begins! Madison was having a mood-swing, and had backache from pregnancy, which is what all that was about. Term break was leisure day on Thursday, random day off on Friday, the weekend, and then the graduation Monday. Just got lucky haha.

Gen 2 stats: all goals completed, Jackson reached level 5 of business career even though he was idle, and Lisa only got to level 1 of education because she only worked about 2 days I think. I've decided I will write summaries on a page of each generation, so I'll set that up soon. 



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