Chapter 51-The Prodigal Returns

Time went by and before anyone knew it was the twins birthdays.  First was Lauren than Robin.

Lauren as a toddler.

Robin as a toddler.

The happy faces from the celebration soon changed as this day took a tragic turn.  Chris' time was up and Grim arrived to collect his soul.  Chris went willingly as he knew he would be joining Rose. Had it not been for her, he would have never had a second chance to lead a full life.

Chris left behind an estate worth billions including controlling interest of Landgraab Industries.  His last will and testament stipulated that 51% of the stock would belong to all legal and blood heirs of the Landgraab family.  Each family member would control their own 2% of the stock and the remainder would be under Wolfie's control. Chris had already named Wolfie as CEO and he would retain that position until he decided to step down.   At that time Wolfie would appoint another family member as his successor.  No family member is allowed to sell their shares to anyone outside of the family and all transfers would have to be approved by Wolfie.

The funeral arrangements were discussed the next day.  Sandi mentioned to her father that Denny was living in Aurora Skies and they might want to include him.  Even though he never knew his grandfather, Denny might want the chance to pay his last respects.  Wolfie agreed that Denny should be notified and given the option to attend.  Sandi picked up the phone to call her brother but Wolfie thought it best for the news to be delivered in person by him.  Denny may recognize another man as his father, but it was Landgraab blood running through his veins.

At the Goodfellow house:

While Denny was playing with his daughter Cory he received a phone call from Sandi.  She let him know that she was coming over with their father as they had some news to tell him.  When he hung up he went to look for his wife.

Denny: My father and my sister are on their way over here.  They are reaching out to me which is a good and it will help our plan.  In order for this to work, I need to be on friendly terms with both of them.

Gretchen: Dear this is bad timing, Johnny is on his way over here.  You were supposed to give him his travel plans.  He needs to be on that plane to Egypt first thing in the morning.

Denny:  You are right they can't see Johnny, we have to get word to him.  Call him up and tell him to go out and do something until they leave.  I don't care what he does as long as the warlock doesn't see him.

As Sandi talked with Gretchen who she already knew, Wolfie tried to bond with his son.  He always regretted agreeing to the adoption so easily because Pip always interfered when Wolfie tried to contact Denny.  He was led to believe this was a friendly agreement just for legal purposes and that a relationship was still possible.  The thought that Denny didn't want a relationship with his bio dad did cross Wolfie's mind.  He already knew how Sandi felt about Dahlia, but Wolfie still tried to reach out to his son anyway.

The last time Wolfie heard from the Goodfellows is when they asked for money to help pay for Denny's education which he sent without a second thought.  After that phone numbers were changed and all letters were returned. He thought he would never see Denny again, but now that Denny was an adult and Pip was no where to be seen, Wolfie gave this one last try.

Wolfie: Last night your grandfather passed away.  I know you never knew him in life but we are having a service and if you would like to attend you are more than welcome.

Denny: I'm sorry for your loss and I'm sorry I never had the chance to meet him.  I would like the opportunity to say goodbye.

Wolfie:  I think my father would have been proud to see what a fine young man you grew into and I hope now that we are all living in the same city that we could get to know to each other better.  Pip is the man that raised you and I would never try to take his place, but you still have plenty of family here.

Denny:  I would appreciate that more than you know.

Denny introduced his father to his wife and daughter as he pretended they could all be one big happy family. This did not change anything, he still felt the same hatred for the father and the family that rejected him.   Denny may have seemed to be on friendly terms but he continued to purchase as much stock in Landgraab Industries as he able.

By the time Starr's birthday arrived.....

Denny had wormed his way into the family.

The prodigal may have returned but his dark secrets of the past were always were always right behind him.  He was too arrogant to believe he would ever have to answer for his crimes, but no one, not even the Don can escape karma.

Time for Starr to make a wish.  She wisely didn't tell anyone what she wished for and that was to run into Giancarlo again now that she would be old enough.

Oh well time to open the birthday presents to see if anyone gave her a decent outfit to wear.

Starr as a young adult.  Due to the fact that her grades were not good a trait was chosen for her. Spencer was able to do her homework and assignments, but he wasn't able to take her midterms and finals.  Doesn't matter because Starr always seems to land on her feet, she was given the perfectionist trait.  Not too shabby.

Generation #5 Artistic, Eccentric, Party Animal, Photographer's Eye and Perfectionist.

Lifetime Wish-World Class Gallery

Career-TBA

Unfortunately Spencer couldn't take her University Aptitude Test so she had to do them herself.

Again Starr landed on her feet and she will be majoring in Fine Arts, that was if her social calendar allowed it.

University was going to be a blast!  This Starr was sure of.   There would be a party to go to every night, and she was going to attend them all.  No parents to stop her, she was on her own to do whatever she pleased.  All of this would have been perfect, if she didn't have straight laced little Mary Sunshine with her.  Four years with Katherine was going to be hell.  At least Spencer would be there, he was just as much fun as Katherine which doesn't say much for him, but at least he served a purpose.   She still had the ability to con him into doing anything she wish.  All she had to do was flirt a little and he was putty in her hands.

Katherine: We aren't the best of friends, but lets try to make the best of this.  As long as you are quiet we will get along fine.

Starr:  Quiet, sure yes I'll be quiet in the mornings when I'm nursing a hangover. Don't worry I won't disturb you, but I might want to throw a party or two.  I hope you don't mind.

To be continued......

Bonus shots:

Valerie I don't know what to do with you.  I give you one of the best looking sims I ever created to have babies with and you are always a wolf, which means you are not getting pregnant.  Caleb may have to wait for some babies.

Everybody into the pool!

Sorry for the walls being down on this one but this caught me by surprise.  I know this is a real danger when you change baby boys in real life but this is the first time I seen it in game.  I don't know if anyone else knew but it was a first for me.  Robin's hygiene bar was red after this as was Sandi's and there was a puddle on the floor.

I didn't mention it before but both babies are witches.

A small memorial for Chris: