When Sandi received the good news about her daughter's nuptials she insisted that the newlyweds spend a couple of extra days in Vegas. She offered to take care of Chrissie and told them to enjoy their honeymoon. Both of Starr's parents were surprised but delighted by the news as they both couldn't think of a better husband for their their daughter. Sandi would have preferred if they planned a traditional wedding as she hated missing out on the wedding ceremony but they were not going to miss out on a celebration. The McIntyre's decided to plan a surprise party for the day that the newlyweds arrived home. Sandi invited all the Landgraabs and Woods and she asked Hope to contact Nick's family and extend the invitation.
Wolfie and Abby were following the advice of their lawyers and
they went to visit Gretchen in prison. The courts would most likely rule
in favor of the Landgraabs becoming legal guardians to the children if their mother gave her
permission. Gretchen was Denny's partner in crime and his loyal wife but
they hoped that she would agree that this arrangement was the best for the children.
When Gretchen was first arrested she thought her in-laws who would now be in charge of the family would come to her defense and send her legal representation, but that was not the case they hung her out to dry. She knew that her in-laws only tolerated her and her human son because of Denny but both had made it clear that they had no use for her. They flat out refused to help Denny obtain the blessing of the Fae for her which worked out for the best in the end. She was sentenced to life in prison so an extended life would be of no use to her now.
When Gretchen was first arrested she thought her in-laws who would now be in charge of the family would come to her defense and send her legal representation, but that was not the case they hung her out to dry. She knew that her in-laws only tolerated her and her human son because of Denny but both had made it clear that they had no use for her. They flat out refused to help Denny obtain the blessing of the Fae for her which worked out for the best in the end. She was sentenced to life in prison so an extended life would be of no use to her now.
When the Landgraabs visited she knew that
Denny would be turning in his grave if she granted their request so easily,
however she didn't want to see her children living with her in-laws if they
could be living in style. Pip and Dahlia would mistreat Carson for the
sin of being born human and would encourage her little baby to go into a life
of crime. Already her first two were living in juvie and she didn't want any of her children to possibly end up like her in prison or worse like their father.
The Langraabs were insanely wealthy and they didn't seem as bad as Denny made them out to be. Wolfie assured her that his lawyers would work out a deal for Cody and Wayne to possibly send them to military school instead of juvie and the two little ones would have the best of everything. He already set up huge trust funds for all four children and promised that they would become part of a big and loving family. She knew she wasn't the best mother and there wasn't much she could do for her children in prison but this she could do.
She did have another reason, as this would also be the best way to stick it to the Goodfellows. Pip took over all the illegal businesses but he had no claim to the legit holdings including Denny's shares in Landgraab industries. Those were willed to her and her children and she wasn't giving her in-laws any chance to get their grubby hands on them.
When Wolfie got home he had a little talk with Carson and explained to him about his mother wanted him to live
here with them because they promised to take good care of him and his brother.
Carson was indeed upset about his mother but was grateful with his
Grandfather said he would take them to visit her as much as he wanted. At
a young age this little boy has learned to deal with the loss of his father and now his mother. He missed his family but he felt at
home with the Grandparents he just met and most of all he trusted them to take
care of him and Brooks.
A Week Later at Sandi and Dylan's
Everyone has been invited and all are awaiting the arrival of the newlyweds, neither Starr or Nick knew about the party so it’s sure to be a surprise. There is a knock on the door and Sandi thinks it’s strange, everyone who is invited is here and Starr would just walk right in as she still had her keys.
As Sandi opens the door she is shocked to see who is on the other side. This was a face she hoped to never to see again in her life. This was the woman who wrapped her in a blanket as a baby and had her husband abandon her on her father's porch just after a few hours after she was born. If there was anyone she could claim to have pure hatred for, it was this woman standing in front of her.
Everyone has been invited and all are awaiting the arrival of the newlyweds, neither Starr or Nick knew about the party so it’s sure to be a surprise. There is a knock on the door and Sandi thinks it’s strange, everyone who is invited is here and Starr would just walk right in as she still had her keys.
As Sandi opens the door she is shocked to see who is on the other side. This was a face she hoped to never to see again in her life. This was the woman who wrapped her in a blanket as a baby and had her husband abandon her on her father's porch just after a few hours after she was born. If there was anyone she could claim to have pure hatred for, it was this woman standing in front of her.
Dahlia: Is that any way to talk to your
mother?
Sandi: My Mother's name is Abigail
Landgraab, you are nothing to me.
Dahlia: Listen Missy I gave birth to you
and I see your father has done a terrible job teaching you respect. Your
brother was just murdered in your father's house and you are having a party while his body is not even cold yet.
Sandi: My brother kidnapped my husband and
almost killed half of my family so I'm not shedding any tears over his death. I'm just sorry it wasn't me who pulled the trigger. The world is a much better place without him, now please leave before I
call you out for the bitch you really are.
Dylan: You heard my wife I suggest that
you leave.
Dahlia: Very well I will be on my
way as soon as Wolfie hands Brooks over to me as I will be bringing him back to
Moonlight Falls.
Wolfie: Dahlia, I have petitioned the
court for guardianship of the children after the way you raised Denny to be a
cold blooded killer there is no way on earth Carson or Brooks is going anywhere
with you. I am still their biological Grandfather and they will stay with
me.
Dahlia: You can keep Carson, we are not
interested in the human child but Brooks is a fairy and according to the law of
the Fae he will be raised with us.
Wolfie: Well Dahlia I see you haven't changed not one bit and history is repeating itself. The same thing you did with my children you are doing to my grandchildren. I should have never let you get away with it the first time and I'm not giving you a second chance with my Grandsons.
Wolfie: Well Dahlia I see you haven't changed not one bit and history is repeating itself. The same thing you did with my children you are doing to my grandchildren. I should have never let you get away with it the first time and I'm not giving you a second chance with my Grandsons.
Wolfie: The children are staying here with
us! BOTH of them!
Caleb: I am the police; I know that
the Landgraab family has filed papers with the family court and have been granted temporary custody, as of right now
the children stay with them. If you have papers from the court saying
otherwise, I would like to see them.
Caleb: Until than its best for you
to leave and stay away from the children and this house. There is a
question I would like to ask you, one that I prefer to ask my own mother but I
can't so I will ask you. How can anyone abandon a child without a second
thought and still live with themselves?
Sandi: Ok enough! All of this
is upsetting my Granddaughter. Now Mommy Dearest, you are going to listen to me! Leave this house at
once and don't you ever come back or I swear you will see the she wolf you created in action. You are a heartless bitch and someday
you will burn in hell for everything you have done to this family. If you
think you any court will ever grant you custody of those children or any children after my
testimony, you are insane.
Starr and Nick arrive just in time to see the last of the fireworks.
Starr: Mom, who to hell is this?
Sandi: No one Starr she is just leaving.
Dahlia: This little one here, she is your granddaughter? What a pretty little thing. You better watch her closely. It would be a shame if something happened to her.
Starr: Now listen here bitch, I don't know who you are but if you do anything to my daughter it will be the last thing you do.
Wolfie: Now you see Dahlia that is how a real mother acts. Please leave the house and I will see you in court.
After she leaves the party goes on as planned. Dahlia's surprise visit might have dampened the mood for a moment but in the end the entire family celebrated and wished the newlyweds all the happiness in the world.
In the next few months the Goodfellows petition for custody was denied as a surprise witness showed up by the request of Jules. Fawn Goodfellow who was at one time married to Jules agreed to testify in a hearing after she heard that her parents were looking for custody.
She explained to the court how her adopted parents always favored her brother and neglected and abused her. The treatment she received was so horrible that she rushed into a marriage just to escape them. The marriage was a mistake but somehow Jules and Fawn remained friends.
In the next few months the Goodfellows petition for custody was denied as a surprise witness showed up by the request of Jules. Fawn Goodfellow who was at one time married to Jules agreed to testify in a hearing after she heard that her parents were looking for custody.
She explained to the court how her adopted parents always favored her brother and neglected and abused her. The treatment she received was so horrible that she rushed into a marriage just to escape them. The marriage was a mistake but somehow Jules and Fawn remained friends.
The next few years Starr and Nick settled
into family life and they grew into a loving and close family.
Time flew by and it was time for Chrissie to have another birthday to
celebrate. She grew into a beautiful little girl who loves animals
Holly gave Chrissie a special
gift, it was a doll who Holly told her who had magical powers,
To be continued.....
All caught up now. Jeez, Dahlia has some nerve atleast Sandi and the rest of them kicked her out! I wonder if that threat toward Chrissie is going to have any effect in the future though. Love the imaginary friend angle reminds me of Cecelia and Pal <3 when his toy was first introduced. Also the wedding between Nick and Starr was perfect loved those wedding vows. Those family poses looks perfect. Great chapter can't wait for the next.
ReplyDeleteDahlia didn't know she was walking into a united front when she decided to crash the party. If she does make good on that threat heaven help that fairy as she will have plenty of werewolves, vampires, witches and warlocks on her ass so fast its not funny.
DeleteI have a feeling that guardian angel will be making an appearance in the future :)
OH did I have fun with that wedding. A Vegas wedding with Elvis was just so Starr.
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WOOT!!! That was awesome!!! The whole family descended upon Dahlia! She has no idea what real family means, but she learned real quick the Landgrabbs are tight group that will always ban together. She lost and that was no big surprise considering her parenting skills or lack there of. Carson will finally be loved and treated as an equal!
ReplyDeleteThe party was great and it was nice that the family got to celebrate Nick and Starr's wedding even though they didn't attend the ceremony. Chrissie is adorable and I can't wait to see her when she gets older. Uncle Davis can't catch a break with all these girls to look after. LOL The doll is nice, a guardian angel when she needs one. Holly is always thinking ahead. :)
The family pictures were cute. Such a great looking family!
Dahlia learned quickly you do not mess with a close family as they stand together. Considering her family is so dysfunctional its a concept she will never understand but she should learn fast when both her daughters will testify against her in a custody battle.
DeleteThis family would never let a wedding go by without a party even if the bride didn't want a traditional wedding. This was a wedding where I was able to have both the bride and the groom's family there and everyone had a great time in spite of the party crasher. Poor Chrissie has the misfortune of being related to both Wolfie and Davis, and if the guy can get past them let us not forget Caleb and Nick. This poor girl wont date until she is 50.
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OMG! I wish you could have heard my laughing and cheering. That was freaking awesome! The whole family took after Dahlia. Like Jazen said, she has no idea what the meaning of real family is and met her match with this tight, loving group. I'm so glad Lenora got her say as well, for she definitely wouldn't have been able to keep silent.
ReplyDeleteIt was great that they got to celebrate Nick and Starrr's wedding. Maybe it wasn't in the traditional way, but they did celebrate, and that's important. Loved the update and can't wait for the next. :)
I know you must have been happy when the whole family including Lenora told that witch off. Dahlia did not stand a prayer in that house during that party. Needless to say she didn't ruin the party as the celebration continued after she left and her petition for custody was denied. I guess Dahlia learned what the true meaning of family was that day.
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So it's taken me awhile, but I'm so happy that I finally got caught back up. I love Chrissie's full name.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that you are enjoying the story. My niece who is Pinksparkles3475 in the sim forum was the one to come up with Chrissie's full name, it fit in with my theme so well so when she suggested it, I made sure to use it.
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Whats a party without some family drama? It's great to see the whole clan there t fight against Dahlia and her no good family. I hope she doesn't sir up too much trouble. Those kids of hers deserve a better life. I'm glad their mother agreed to give Wolfie and Abby custody.
ReplyDeleteChrissie is a doll! I can't wait to see where the 'magical doll' thing goes.
Those family photos of Starr, Nick and Chrissie are beautiful!! I don't think I ever really realised just how pretty Starr is, either! It's amazing to see the whole family come together like that, almost a little overwhelming just looking at them all :D
ReplyDeleteI'm worried about Dahlia's threat, but I'm sure the family will be keeping an eye on little Crissie :) Hurting her or just getting close to her won't be easy for Dahlia! *crosses fingers*
Wow interesting, a doll that will send her a guardian angel one day... very cool.
ReplyDeleteJesus... Dahlia is not making me like fairies at all. Their laws seem incredibly antiquated, and very elitist, almost like they're cleansing themselves of other life states, which they view as inferior. It's quite scary.
The doll is actually a clue. Because I shot myself in the foot with Emmett and Holly's future predictions too many times due to Story Progression, I changed it to vague clues and that doll is one of them.
DeleteThe fairies being elitist seems to be a running theme in Going Solo. They only want the fairy children and the humans or werewolves are pushed aside. Dahlia really has another reason for wanting Brooks only the Fae child can eventually take over a family in the Fae mafia. If she wants to remain in control she need one of the fairy children but Wolfie won't make the same mistake twice and he fought her for custody and won.
Whoa, Dahlia's impudence is outrageous. What did she even expect? Smh.
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited for this generation! can't wait to see how you'll incorporate the vampire side of Chrissy into the story.
Dahlia was totally out of line and after the way she raised Denny there was no way that Wolfie was going to let her take the kids. She even threatened her own Grandchild's life.
DeleteTying in the vampire with this challenge wasn't easy to do but I did find a way.
Aww I love those few family photos at the end so much! They're so adorable together, and look so happy and loving.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. I really loved those poses and were dying to use them. They truly are a happy family.
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