Welcome to the Dreamer Family Round 1.

Darren & Dirk are just getting by, doing the best they can after the death of Darren's wife. As mentioned before the random child roll for this household is 4... so things need to change before that can happen. Also the WOT, for Darren in this case, is Master Herbalist. He must earn (the hard way) a Hydrogarden, plant & harvest it 4 times, keep the plants & do a still-life painting of them in an arrangement.



Things start out ordinarily enough, Darren needs a job... wants to concentrate on his art... and needs to find a new wife. He's just not the type to remain alone. Dirk is doing well in school has a basic after school job and girlfriend Lilith Pleasant.


They have a pretty well-established routine around the house. Take turns cooking, though neither one knows much in that department. Meals, School (for Dirk), Work, and Painting (for Darren).


Dirk studies hard, he knows he wants to attend college but he also knows there is no way his father can afford to help him. While reading one day he realizes that he wants to be part of the SCIA some day. So with his career goals decided, he sets his mind on earning enough scholarships to go to college. Of course his girlfriend, Lilith doesn't like his new goal oriented outlook and she dumps him. She thinks he should spend more time hanging out with her... not schoolbooks.


Darren got a job working nights to supplement his income (and buy art supplies)


He alternates most of his time between working & painting. Barely stopping to eat or sleep between times.


Until he meets Jessica Peterson. He brought her home from work one morning and they just hit it off! *Read: 3 Lightning Bolts! The matchmaker won't be necessary with this one*, They could talk for hours about anything! Darren even found out her passion for film & literature the same as his.


So now Darren is splitting his time between Painting, Work & Jessica.


They have a standing date most mornings after their night shift. Sometimes its fun & games...


Other times its sweet & intimate.


Dirk has been eating a lot of lonely meals since his Dad met Jessica, but he can't blame him for wanting companionship. He wouldn't mind a girlfriend himself... but not yet.


He has serious plans and a little loneliness won't get in the way! He has a new job working as an assistant in a Private Investigation company and he wants to make the best impression he can.


Darren finally has his Hydrogarden. He sets it up right away. "Once I have a few of these plants they will make excellent still life arrangements for my painting!" His paintings are becoming more popular and selling for over $200 a piece now. Of course for an artist like Darren nothing short of a Masterpiece is good enough.


Darren & Jessica enjoy a rare night off together watching movies in the dark... and cuddling.


Dirk checks how many scholarships he qualifies for... 3 isn't bad, but he wants to try for a 4th if he can raise his logic just a little more...


So Dirk camps out all of his spare time at the chessboard. Darren is closely tending his little hydroplants... and making plans for the future.


Just as the week draws to a close, he pops the question to Jessica. She accepts and plans are made for a quiet wedding soon.


This is the end of the Dreamers Round 1. Will Darren & Jessica have a successful marriage? Will Dirk get enough scholarships to attend the college he wants?

Next up is the Pleasant Family. Their WOT is Family Crisis - Family member leaves in anger (divorce or runaway teen) the angry family member must be in negative relationship with all household before they can leave. Am I getting some great match-ups for my WOT's or what? This is perfect for this family... I could do either... or both... hmmmm. Next round will be posted soon.