Graham Legacy (25) Family Ties

Kale stared in surprise at Desiree for less than a second before hugging her.

"It's so good to see you, Desiree." He glanced at Holly. "Why don't you go sit in the living room with Holly while I go throw on some clothes?" Desiree nodded and followed Holly.

Holly and Kale exchanged a glance before sitting down. They were pretty sure they knew where this was going. Desiree seemed nervous and in a state of distress. Kale was certain his niece must be pregnant. "So, um, what can we help you with, Desiree?" Desiree bit her lip. "My mom would be furious if she knew I was here." Desiree sighed. "But I think you should know. " Holly spoke, "If you want to keep the baby we will understand and if you want to give it up-" Desiree put her hands up. "Woah, slow down. I'm not pregnant! I don't even have a boyfriend!" She leaned in."So, this is what happened. "

"Mom and Ethan were getting into another argument. At first I just thought it was one of their regular fights. You know they argue, Ethan hits mom, he apologizes and we all move on." Kale interrupted. "He hits Jazlyn?" Desiree bit her lip. "Yeah, um, Ethan hasn't been doing too well since dad went to prison." Desiree paused. "And he's not taken his death well. Anyway, I started to listen just to see what it was about...and they were arguing about you."

Kale was confused. "Me? Why about me?" Desiree touched her index finger to her forehead. "That's what I was thinking...so I listened in."

Jazlyn: Maybe if I just talked to Kale, help him understand
Ethan: Understand? No man is going to want to hear your excuses, mom! You had no right!
Jazlyn: I was trying to do what was best for you
Ethan: That is BS! You were doing what was best for you! You knew that dad would have been furious if he found out...that he would have left you if he found out.
Jazlyn: Your not being fair, Ethan! I tried my best, you know how unreasonable Kanoa was. And Kale? He would have tried to jump in and save the day. 
Ethan: And would that have been so bad? Seriously?
Jazlyn: Your just angry..
Ethan: Of course I'm angry! My whole life I thought my father was a lying, cheating dirt bag! And now I find out that Uncle Kale-
Jazlyn: Forget I said anything.
Ethan: That's not good enough! 

 *Ethan walks out the door*

 Jazlyn: Ethan, where are you going

Ethan: To get answers!

*door slams*

Kale sat dumbfounded. Nothing had prepared him for this. Nothing could have. Ethan was....his son. He understood Jazlyn's reasoning. He knew his brother and he knew Jazlyn. Kanoa would have been furious and left Jazlyn, never looking back. Jazlyn would have been devastated, and heart broken. And Kale? Kale knew his own character. He would have done everything in his power to take care of Ethan and Jazlyn. 

He swallowed and chanced taking a look at Holly. Her expression was unreadable but Kale knew that just meant she was thinking. "So Ethan, is my son?" Kale finally managed to say. Desiree nodded. "Yep. I only came to tell you because he's devastated. He's not sure what to do...if he should even talk to you." Kale interjected. "Tell him to call me when he's ready to talk." He handed Desiree his business card. "And if you ever need to talk you can call me too." Desiree stood quickly. "Well, thanks." She headed out the door before Kale could ever hug her.

Kale turned to Holly. "Well?" Holly rested her hand on Kale's shoulder. "I'm still kind of in shock." Kale nodded. Holly knew it was silly, but she felt almost betrayed by this new knowledge. Kale sensed her feelings and read her face. "Holly, this happened way before you and I." Holly smiled at Kale, trying not to let her hormones get the better of her. "I know its just-" She felt her face redden. "I really can't imagine you and Jazlyn  together." Kale shook his head. "Then don't. Holly, she cheated on me and even if I knew then that Ethan was my son then there's no way we would have stayed together."Holly felt reassured. "Good." Kale pulled her in for a kiss. "And don't you forget it."

Lyddia's due date was fast approaching...Kyle's quiet house was about to get a lot louder ;)

Lyddia went into labor at home. There wasn't any time to go to the hospital! Kyle, quick! Be useful!

Kyle: *runs in circles screaming*

Sigh. Its really a wonder that sims can give birth at home at all. Lyddia gave birth to a boy, which they named Tyler. Who was invisible. I hate glitches! Tyler is going to become a toddler so we can actually see him. 

Tyler aged up into a handsome little guy...and he seems to look like both his parents. Kyle takes his role of dad real seriously and has baby proofed the whole house. 

And we missed Holly give birth, since we were over at Kyle's house for a few days :p Looks like she had a boy as well. They named him Dameon. That's a total of four boys and one girl. Yikes! Holly will not have quiet for the next ten years at least. 

 Kale received a phone call from Ethan. He was ready to talk. Kale kissed Holly as she worked on homework with the kids. "Wish me luck, I'm really not sure what's going to happen." Holly stated. "Just listen to what he has to say. Be supportive." Kale nodded. "I just feel like I've missed out on most of his life, he's an adult now." Holly shook her head. "Try not to think like that...be supportive!"

Ethan showed up at Hologram and the resemblance was uncanny. "Hello, Ethan." Ethan stared at Kale a moment, unsure. 

       Kale pulled Ethan into a hug. "Why don't we sit down?"

Kale couldn't stop staring at Ethan. He looked like a younger version of Kale. Ethan still hadn't spoken. "Did you have a safe drive down?" Ethan smiled finally. "Yes." Kale relaxed a little. "Good. Traffic can be terrible on the weekends." Ethan chuckled. "Yeah, well I didn't exactly plan on coming down. Been avoiding it for months." Kale asked. "So what made you change you mind?" Ethan smiled. "Desiree, actually." Kale wasn't surprised. "How?" Ethan's smile faded. "She said she wished she could trade places with me. That she wished that you were her dad...instead of.." His voice trailed off. Kale felt the pain in Ethan's silence. "I shouldn't have come." Ethan concluded.

"I'm glad you came." Ethan looked surprised. Kale continued. "I'm glad we're related." Ethan's lip twitched into a sly smile. "That we are...but I'm sort of at a loss as to what to do in this situation. I can't go around calling you Uncle Daddy." Kale laughed. "No, I'd rather you didn't." Ethan continued. "Again, I'm not sure as to the outcome of this situation." Kale thought a moment. "Well, nothing bad will come out of it." Kale inquired. "Its getting late, want to stay at our house tonight?" Ethan looked surprised. "Are you sure you want me there?" Kale affirmed. "Of course, your family!" 

As Kale and Ethan left Hologram, Kale had an epiphany. It didn't matter if Ethan was his nephew or his son. That Ethan regarded him as a father or as an uncle. Ethan was a young man full of potential with a troubled background. Kale just needed to offer him guidance to get him back on track.


End of Part 25

Graham Legacy (24) Renewed Hope

Kyle made good on his promise to move out. Though it was the house right next door. It was a two bedroom, one bathroom. He had done most the renovations himself, but it was coming along nicely.

Kyle had found Lyddia, in Bridgeport. She had nearly died and had been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Kyle was just relieved he had gotten to Lyddia in time. Some days were better than others, but Lyddia was doing better each and every day. They had gotten married at the courthouse, because Lyddia didn't want to deal with people, even friends and family. 

Things have virtually gone back to normal at Kale and Holly's house. Well, except Holly sometimes had nightmares about bats (which was understandable). Kale had been putting off reading the letter that Sinbad had sent to him. Kale knew it was from Kanoa. He was still having trouble processing his brother's death, since so much had been unresolved between them when Kanoa died. Kale knew Kanoa died because he had helped Holly and him escape. Kale looked at the letter from where he made his drink. What would it say?

Kale paused and then picked up the letter, and unfolded it. He swallowed and then read:

Kale,

I am sorry things ended the way they did. You were right, about more things than I care to admit. I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me. Please don't tell Matthew about me. Keep an eye on Jazlyn and the kids. Your brother, Kanoa.

Kale walked numbly away from his drink and the letter. Kanoa had been sorry, he wanted forgiveness. Kale began to weep. All he had ever wanted was to reconcile with his brother. And now there was no chance of that. 

Kale found Holly and pulled her in for a hug. Holly didn't say anything. She had seen the letter earlier and knew Kale had read it. She didn't know what Kanoa had said but lightened the mood. "I called a sitter, Lyddia actually invited us over to their house tonight." Kale nodded and kissed her forehead. "Sounds good."

Visiting Lyddia was a good distraction for Kale, Holly decided. He needed to get his mind off Kanoa. Holly was amazed at how loyal Kale had been to Kanoa. In the end, Kanoa did right his wrong but nearly cost them both their lives. Meanwhile, Lyddia was telling Kale about renovating their home. Holly was proud of her brother for finally getting his own place although she missed him and Lyddia both. Especially at dinner time. Toddlers aren't the best conversationalists. 

A few days later Lyddia announced to Kyle excitedly, "We are going to have a baby!" Kyle sat staring at Lyddia. "What?" Lyddia laughed. "We're having a baby." Kyle looked shocked. "A baby?" Lyddie couldn't stop laughing, Kyle's expression was so surprised. "Yes, honey a baby!" Kyle kissed Lyddia. "We're having a baby!" He exclaimed. 

  
And its time for the toddlers to age up! This time in their lives seemed to just fly by.

And on an unrelated note...Kambree apparently went to college and got a degree in Communications while Kale and Holly were away...as a toddler (???) I have no idea how...but that is one less child they have to send to college! ;) 

Theo is the first to age up! As the oldest, he's pretty laid back like Kale but will look out for his younger siblings. 

And as Kambree ages up, Holly almost throws up! Hmm...wonder what that's about? *wink

Kambree (our little college genius) still has a happy moodlet from getting her college diploma (lol). Hope she doesn't rub that degree in Theo's face too much!

Hayden ages up next! Aww...he looks so adorable in his sweater. He is the lone blonde out of the children...and up close his features look a lot like Holly, we will see with age!

Matthew is the last to age up...he has a head full of curly hair. Matthew is a very shy child and so far, doesn't act a thing like Kanoa. Kale tried not to cry looking at Matthew and thinking about his brother. Poor Kale! Holly excuses herself...

                    To go puke on the balcony! Isn't that just lovely?

Kambree and Matthew both are Artistic and immediately find the easels! They both quickly get their painting up to level five.

 Kale, Theo, and Hayden spend most days snorkeling in the pool. Hayden and Theo both have the athletic trait and love swimming!

Kale was super excited when Holly told him that they were going to have a baby!

They are just so cute together! They now have four kids and a baby on the way..that is going to one chaotic house for awhile. ;)

The next night, Kale was working out when the doorbell rang. Kale, knowing it was Kyle coming over to work out, turned off the treadmill and went to greet him.

Kale noticed the kids and Holly looking anxiously at him. "It's not Uncle Kyle, its some girl." Matthew stated.  "Well let's see what she wants. Maybe she's looking to babysit?" Kale winked at Holly before opening the door.

"Can I help you?" Kale asked, trying to be polite. "Yes, you can actually." The teenager confirmed, looking nervous. "Have I seen you before?" She nodded. "Not for years."

                     "Uncle Kale, its me, Desiree. Your niece."

End of Part 24