The Five Units Challenge - Report 23 - Sylvia's Birthday

Both Sylvia and Abraham were extremely lucky that their grandchild met the strict challenge requirements; black hair and green eyes. Perhaps a challenge like this would have been more fun with a wider genetic spread, making it harder to match the goal, but I doubt it would be possible to succeed if say there was a successful DNA match on 10th try. Donna and Gerald could easily have 10 kids, but the 10th kid would not be able to fulfill its tasks while Donna is still around.

Little Olivia was such a charming toddler!

They had lunch on the terrace, and Fiona had news for them!

- I met a guy, we might move together!, she announced. Abraham smiled inside, but made sure to act as if he was surprised. - Really?
- Yes, I think he is worth it, we do share some interests.
- Congratulations!, Gerald said, thinking of how well this would match Olivia's need of a bigger bed in only a short while.

They both forgot to ask where they would live, being in San Myshuno, or SimCity, maybe.

Sylvia still maintained the garden, but being fully skilled it takes less time, and she could easily have spent more of her day on those plants. Perhaps starting grafting plants or buying new seeds. Instead she took up brewing herbal remedies. Mainly for fun, but you never know - some day they might become useful.

Now that both August and Olivia were toddlers, they were all over the house. Sasha easily became their new favorite toy.

It's finally Sylvia's elderly birthday! She invited a few people over for her party.

Just before she became a grey granny, Donna captured the portrait of Sylvia and Abraham, and you see her busy with the easel in the garden. Sylvia loved cooking outdoors, even if its a cake that need to be baked in the kitchen, she walked outside to mix the ingredients. Not very practical, but at least she gained some fresh air.

Rudolph and photographer Dorothy Flemming were the only non household guests attending. It's still a pity that outside children are not brought to a party like this.

Then they all gasped as Fiona's cat jumped onto the table, trying to eat some cake!

Dorothy complained loudly with her raspy voice, telling Sylvia that a pet on the table during a pary serving was totally not acceptable! Typically Fiona had already left the room.

Sylvia looked back at her friend Dorothy. It really annoyed her that she had not yet figured out why Dorothy seemed weired at times. They didn't meet often, and hardly just the two of them. At one point she had been thinking that Dorothy visited them less frequently when Rudolph and Sammy moved out and married. Had Dorothy been interested in marrying one of them? No, the age gap made it less likely. But why was she still single? And shouldn't she become elderly soon, too?

When the party ended, Fiona finally came downstairs. She carried a large suitcase, and hugged everyone before she headed to the front door.

- Are you leaving?, Donna asked. Was there something she had missed?
- Yes, Fiona replied. - I'm moving to San Myshuno. Ayaan and I will stay in his flat.
Donna panicked. - The cat, you are bringing Sasha?
- No, sorry Donna, I can't. Cats are not allowed where Ayaan lives, so Sasha must stay here with you!

- What?

But it was too late. Fiona was already seated in the taxi.

More in a few days!