The Pleasant family was slightly dysfunctional when I started playing their lot. Daniel Pleasant the head of the house was having an affair with the maid. His wife Mary-Sue was a workaholic trying to make her way through the political field and while their daughter Angela seemed to be fine, her twin Lilith did not get along with anyone in the family.
At the intervention of a family councilor (me) Lilith decides to spend more time with her family. Trying to have a nice family meal, although Angela is missing from the table. The twins are not on speaking terms at this time.
In an effort to improve her grades Lilith gets help with her homework.
Daniel and Mary-sue try to reconnect.
Looks like they're making some progress.
As her mood lightens Lilith decides it's time for a new look, getting a haircut and some new clothes. Here she tries to ignore the fact that her mom is at the breakfast table in her undies, looks like Daniel was successful last night.
Finally we see Angela, having a breakfast shake with her dad in the morning.
Lilith brings James Bertino home after school to hang out. She decided she needed to make more friends, particularly since her ex-boyfriend Dirk left to go to college.
Angela seems quite proud of her good grades and has brought home her boyfriend Dustin, although her parents don't really approve of them dating since he is now in college.
(I couldn't figure out why for two or three days he kept getting off the school bus with Angela even though he is now a young adult.)
Playing a game of kicky-back.
Looks like Lilith and James are having a good time together!
Lilith out buying some new clothes.
Family dinner, looks like relationships in this family are slowly improving. Enough for them to enjoy a meal together at least.
Despite showing up for dinner in her nightshirt, the family seems to approve of Lilith's new look.
Improving family relationships while getting skill points, now that's multitasking!
Looks like James and Lilith are happy to see each other again.
Angela listening to some tunes.
James impressing Lilith with some story of his.
Looks like a little more than friendship might be developing between these two, I see pink floaty hearts!
It took awhile, but finally Angela runs into James' twin brother Aaron. I'll leave the reader to speculate on my plans. :)
It's time for an anniversary party! The family gathers to celebrate Derek and Dagmar's marriage.
Looks like Anthony's gained a little weight recently.
A romantic moment while the family starts the entertainment for the evening.
Watching the game, I don't think Derek is too thrilled to have Dagmar blocking his view.
With the party over it's back to regular family life, Brandon looks so cute reading the paper.
Birthday time for Brandon!
The family gathers to cheer him on.
Seems everyone prefers cake to spaghetti this evening.
Brandon follows the Bertino tradition of good grades.
Brandon and his aunt Dina have a late night jam session.
Derek doesn't look like he cares that the neighborhood meanie, Mortimer Goth is accusing him of spying.
