Sunday

A very early morning donation to "pools without ladders". Geez Dharma, isn't that how your Dad died? That's kinda sick...
Dharma is in an introspective mood today, so she heads out to Simhenge for some peace and quiet. It's truly an awe-inspiring place to be.
And the energy here is conducive to homework too. Later Dharma finds some rubies and other uncut gems. Cool.
Stopping by the bookstore on the way home, Dharma runs into Gypsi L'yon, one of her mom's closest friends. Soon, she is Dharma's friend too.

Now this is why teenagers need supervision. A cookie for supper, Dharma? Really? You should know better than that.

Saturday in the Park

Dharma decides to get out of the house and stop moping around today. She heads to the park, does a little reading and then...
Steals candy from a baby. Wow - Dharma. Really.
Hey - who knew the people of Riverview were so politically active. They all seem to be protesting the clowns at city hall. Art imitating life? Dharma takes this opportunity to tell a complete stranger about her dad. Dharma is really having a hard time dealing with The Gecko's death. Shouldn't her mom at least check up on her?
Dharma and Aria spend a little time at the park playing chess and eating from the random picnic baskets. One of Dharma's half-brothers is there too, but Dharma doesn't even notice him. She's having too good a time with Aria.
Dharma decides that she would like to just be friends with Aria, at least for now. Aria doesn't take that too well, and the two girls have a little tiff. But they make up soon enough and by the end of the evening are best friends forever.

Dharma Alone

Today, Dharma must face her life without her beloved father. They were very close, and Dharma is devasted at the prospect of life without him.
Well, maybe devastated wasn't the right word. Or is Dharma just trying to fill the hole in her heart by making a new friend? Right now, Dharma is confused. She's a healthy, rich, attractive teen with no rules and no supervision. She can do anything she wants, but she still misses The Gecko.
Here's Dharma sending off a donation to undermine charity. Usually this makes her quite happy, but right now all it does is remind her of her dad.

Tragedy Strikes the Gecko House

The Gecko seems to be taking an early morning swim. But is that a wall surrounding his beautiful blue pool?
That was no casual early morning swim. It seems that his past life has caught up with him. The Gecko's enemies from his drug lord days have found him at last. They have arranged a little "accident" for The Gecko. Oh - the horror.
The Grim Reaper has come to usher The Gecko into the next life. (Does that mean Sims IV?) But what about his 12 kids. Please, have some pity...
No pity for The Gecko. And will we get to see his ghost wandering around in Speedos? The horror - really.
Dharma gets home from school too late to save her beloved daddy. At least someone will mourn The Gecko. But what about Dharma? Will she go live with her mom and sister now? Or --- she's got over a million simoleans in the bank and a huge mansion all to herself. Gee, what do you think?

The Gecko Strikes Again

Dharma and her dad share a nice little underwear moment before she has to go to school. Put some clothes on people!
Here's The Gecko, making a lovely nutritious breakfast for his beloved daughter. He really is a model dad. That is, if you don't count his other 11 kids that he doesn't pay attention to.
Dharma's off to school, so The Gecko invites over Yuri. Yuri is Celestial's fiancee, not to mention the father of her son, but so what? The Gecko convinces him to break up with Celestial. Yuri really doesn't deserve her anyway, falling for The Gecko's line so easily. Why can't he see that The Gecko is just after one thing?
And he gets it.
Dharma gets home from school and finds her dad gone to the gym. A package has arrived in the mail for her. Oh! It's the really pretty emerald she found at the cemetary, all cut and polished. Pretty!

The Gecko - Nothing if Not Persistent

The Gecko wakes up this morning around 3:00 and finds teenager Aria playing on the computer. Is it just me or should he really put some more clothes on before trying to make friends with a teenager? EEEEWWWWW.
The Gecko has been thinking a lot about Yuri since the last big showdown with Celestial. He invites him over to see if they can pick up where they left off. I guess making silly faces at each other seems like the way to go.
And it seems to work - up to a point. Yuri is fine with making out, but when The Gecko tries to take it a bit farther, Yuri refuses. Not one to give up or take no for an answer, The Gecko just keeps on trying.
And that's where Dharma walks in. Dharma is none too pleased to find The Gecko making out with her mom's fiancee, although she seems to be much more upset with Yuri than with dear old Dad. I guess that she's just used to his shenanigans. Yuri quickly decides that he has somewhere else to be, and Dharma has The Gecko help her out with her homework before dinner. And so it goes...

Monday

Dharma arrives home from school Monday, and decides to invite Aria over. Aria arrives, and the two girls hang out. Here they are dancing. Wow, Dharma, shake that booty.
Leftovers for dinner, but the two girls are having a good time.
Hmm. What have we here? BFF's or something more?

Sunday, Part 1

Sunday starts out well, with Sierra also becoming friends with Aria while simultaneously changing clothes together in the kitchen. That was odd... Then the Gecko family receives the happy news that MaryKay has given birth to The Gecko's new son. Hmm, wonder if The Gecko will even bother to meet Claude Shallow.
Aria and Dharma decide to spend the day at the cemetery. Gee, doesn't that sound like fun.
Aria decides to go home early. She's a little tired from spending the night at the Gecko's home. She never did find a bed to sleep in. Dharma decides to hang around and explore the catacombs, where she finds an unknown seed and an emerald. Cool.
This is what Dharma looks like after leaving the catacombs. I wonder what happened to her clothes.
There's nothing like a little jog in the park in your underwear.

(See next post for the continuation of today's episode.)

Caution: Contains Graphic Images of Domestic Violence

The Gecko invites Yuri over to hang out, but he and Celestial almost immediately start fighting over him. That argument apparently leads to Celestial arguing about music for some reason, while Yuri and Sierra chat in the background.
Oh NO! The Gecko resorts to physical violence, slapping Celestial silly.
Things go from bad to worse. The Gecko starts a physical fight with Celestial.
The Gecko beats the crap out of Celestial. She finally gets smart and moves out for good, taking Sierra and Clyde with her. Dharma stays behind - she's still Daddy's girl.
The Gecko goes to bed, exhausted from all the drama of the day, while Dharma decides to make a new friend. Thank goodness teens aren't allowed to "fraternize" with adults. But watch out Yuri, Dharma won't be a kid forever...

Chillin' on Saturday

Today is Saturday in the Gecko household. The Gecko takes advantage of the fact that Celestial is spending the day at the gym and invites her fiancee over for a little quality time. Here they are bustin' a move in the living room. Aren't they cute?
The Gecko invites Yuri in to cuddle on his bed. Unfortunately, Sierra chooses to walk in, and The Gecko loses lots of points with his daughter over this little escapade. I guess it makes Yuri a little uncomfortable too, and he refuses The Gecko's next advances. Oh well, there's always next time.
Dharma has invited new next door neighbor Aria over. They get to know each other and become friends, then Dharma decides to make waffles. Aria heads straight for little Clyde and cuddles the little tyke. Dharma's first attempt at cooking is a great success, and the waffles are enjoyed by all.
A little foosball, and a lot of chatting, and Dharma and Aria are now good friends. Dharma asks Aria to spend the night, and Aria happily agrees. Well, ain't that nice...

And so it goes...

So this morning Dharma gets up at 3:30 with a wish to look through the telescope. Turns out that she actually wants to "observe evil astronomical happenings". Well, it makes her happy and off to school she goes at 8:00.
Here's good ole' MaryKay sharing her happy pregnancy news with Sierra, Dharma's twin sister. I'm sure that Sierra is thrilled that her dear old dad is having another child. Sierra will now have 11 half-siblings plus her twin sis Dharma. Holy Moly Batman.
For two people who hate each other, Celestial and The Gecko sure do spend a lot of time hanging out together.
Well guess what. MaryKay came home from the spa and found The Gecko in a liplock with none other than Celestial's fiancee, Yuri. She was FURIOUS! After yelling at The Gecko for a while, she declares him to be her nemesis and gets herself and Al kicked out of the house. Well, the Gecko household should be a little more peaceful now unless Celestial finds out about Yuri and The Gecko.
Little does she know it yet, but this is one of the more momentous moments in Dharma's life. A couple of new people moved in next door, including teenager Aria DuLac. Dharma went next door to check out the new neighbors. Here she is, meeting Aria for the very first time....

The Gecko

It's the morning after the birth of The Gecko's 11th child. So guess what he is up to? Is he taking care of his newborn son, Al. No he is not. He is trying to start another one with his live-in "romantic interest" MaryKay (who dislikes children). Very, very classy.
Later that morning, MaryKay decides to visit the park with her newborn son, Al. Well, sorta... Al gets left on the curb so that MaryKay can go socialize. A babysitter is called for him, and Al miraculously appears at home where The Gecko is doing a little "socializing" of his own. More on that later....
Dharma goes home after school with one of her classmates. They play some chess and do some homework. Hey, maybe Dharma will have a nice normal relationship for a change. As if...
Well, ain't that nice. MaryKay is pregnant again. The Gecko is obviously very pleased about the impending arrival of his 12th child. Isn't he an outstanding role model for Dharma and the rest of his kids?