The Legacy Report – Sims 3 by ~texansky~

Medical Miracle

Week 2: Tuesday

I got up early and barely had time to finish my homework before the bus came.

Angel was attacking the scratching post with a vengeance this morning.

During my last class, I was called to the principal’s office. He told me there was an emergency and I was to go straight home. I rushed out of school and went home. I wished the bus would go faster. I ran to the house as fast as I could.

Loni: Dad! What happened?

Dad: I woke up this morning and smelled smoke. When I came downstairs, the stove was on fire. I grabbed the extinguisher and managed to put it out, but the stove and part of the floor were charred.

Loni: Why didn’t you call the fire department? You could have been killed!

Dad: There wasn’t time. The fire had already begun to spread. You’ve worked so hard fixing this place up, I didn’t want it to burn to the ground. I’m sorry about the stove.
Loni: I’m so glad you’re safe! We’ll eat sandwiches and salad until we can replace the stove.

The estimated damages to the house were §164, but we only got §123 from the insurance company. We took a loss of §41 and still needed to buy a new stove. We needed §400 to replace it with the same crappy one we had. The one I wanted to upgrade to costs §650. We only have §294 in the piggy bank.

Dad spent some time brushing Angel to calm them both down after the fire.

On a lighter note, Angel brought me two more stag beetles and a honeypot ant. Given the circumstances, I thought it best not to wait until Thursday to donate the bugs. Dad and I headed over there right away. I donated three stag beetles, a honeypot ant, a light beetle, and a water beetle. They paid me §650 for the bugs! Exactly what I needed to buy the new stove.

We saw this beauty outside the science lab.

We went to the appliance store and arranged delivery for the stove I wanted. I also bought a fire alarm. Total spent: §750. They just had time to install it tonight. We headed home to await its arrival. When I got home, I checked the mail, and Aleister’s had sent §866 for some of my consigned items.

While we waited, I installed the fire alarm I picked up at the appliance store.

The junkyard picked up the ruined stove, the crappy chair, the scratching post, and the cat bed. They paid me §200 for all of it.

Here’s our new stove:

Because Angel had provided enough to replace the stove with a better one, she deserved a Cat Condo. I ordered one from PetSims for §575. After rearranging the furniture, I placed it in front of the window.

Total funds in the piggy bank: §685

Week 2: Wednesday

Dad and I had pancakes for breakfast. When I got home from school, Dad and I tackled the garden. We headed for bed early so we could spend the morning fishing.

~texansky~ I only took pictures of her making breakfast. I was fast-forwarding through the gardening and forgot to get any more shots of the day. They received §312 for their consigned items.

Piggybank balance: §997

Week 2: Thursday

Dad and I headed to Adventure Landing to fish. When I tried to cast in the water, I slipped and fell on my arse! I was so embarrassed.

I took Dad to the hospital for his appointment.

The doctor examined him and ran a battery of tests.

Doctor Nellie: Let’s go to my office while we wait for the test results, I’d like to talk with you both.
Dad: All right.

I nodded. Dad, Dr. Nellie, and I sat in the chairs in the office. I folded my hands in my lap and glanced between Dad and the doctor.

Doctor Nellie: I want to start by saying that you look much better than when I saw you last.
Dad: I feel a lot better.
Loni: He’s been doing more around the house lately. I tried to keep him from overdoing it, but he insisted he felt fine.

Doctor Nellie: What kind of things have you been doing, Mr. Marsden?
Dad: At first it was small things. One day, I washed a counter in the kitchen, and another day, I washed the dishes. I’ve tried to do something each day. I’ve been watering the plants every morning. Loni works so hard and I’ve seen her struggling with her assignments. Many days, she’s had to finish them at school. I just wanted to help.

Doctor Nellie: I noticed you weren’t using your cane today. How long have you been walking without it?
Dad: I stopped using it this summer, so it’s been a while.
Doctor Nellie: And you’re not getting tired as much?
Dad: I haven’t gotten tired from doing things since summer. I like to sit in the rocking chair on the porch, but I don’t need to rest any longer.

I didn’t have much to add, so I listened to Dad and Doctor Nellie chat about how he’s been feeling and discuss his appetite and sleep patterns. I glanced up as an intern knocked on the open door, some paperwork in his hands.

Intern: I have Mr. Marsden’s test results.
Doctor Nellie: Thank you, Jesse.
The intern handed her the papers and left the room, closing the door behind him.
Dad and I waited impatiently as Doctor Nellie looked over the results.

Doctor Nellie: These test results show that your condition has vanished. I can’t explain it.
Surprised, I glanced at Dad. I thought back to the morning he told me his secret. I wondered if he would mention it to Doctor Nellie. He met my gaze and shook his head slightly. The doctor didn’t notice.

Doctor Nellie: All of your results are in the normal range. I don’t know what happened, but I’m giving you a clean bill of health, with a warning to ease back into things. You’ve been ill for a long while. It will take time to recover from that. Only do what you can tolerate.
Dad nodded.
Dad: I will Dr. Nellie.

Dad stood up and shook her hand. I looked between Dad and the doctor, tears in my eyes. I didn’t realize how much the news would affect me. I didn’t know what to say, so I remained silent.

Dad: Thank you.
Doctor Nellie: I’d like to see you again in six months to see how you are doing. Make an appointment if you feel you need to see me earlier.
Dad: I’ll make an appointment for spring on my way out. Thanks again.

I stood up and followed Dad out of the office. After he made his appointment, we went outside.

Loni: I can’t believe what the doctor said! According to the test results you’re cured.
Dad: I am. I knew that this summer.

I hugged Dad tightly.

Loni: Let’s go home.
Dad: I’d rather go fishing some more.

~texansky~ Fred and Loni’s benefactor, Tate Curley, was outside the hospital while they were inside with the doctor. He was gone by the time they had finished, so they didn’t get to thank him and tell him how things were going.

We went back to Adventure Landing and fished until dusk. We weren’t having any luck, so when it got too cold, we headed for home.

We received §43 between the sale of produce and delivering fish to the science lab.

I had purchased another fire alarm to put above the fireplace for §100. I wasn’t taking any more chances.
I lit the fireplace and we sat in front of it to warm up. Angel brought me a plasma bug. I’d heard these were worth a bit of money.

Loni: I think I should donate this bug as soon as possible. I’ll be home from school late tomorrow.
Dad: Let’s head for bed. It’s late.
Loni: Okay. Let me put out the fire.

I filled the cat bowl for §10 before heading up for bed.

Family piggy bank: §930

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