The Black Widow...Part 4: Landgraab IV

Ah!!! Oh no! Paige, quick...call the fire department! Hurry!

Shhh...Ms. Shaunna, I will call them...just give me a minute. I am a bit stunned that Gilbert started this fire so quickly and I really wanna watch...

Oh, yeah, sorry...I forgot what we talked about last time.

Oh Paige! This is awful *covers eyes*...will you call now?

*exagerated sigh* Relax! I am calling...sheesh!

Oh no...we were too late.

That was the idea...altho I am kind of annoyed he didn't stick around long enough to see me thru this pregnancy!

Your beautiful new kitchen is in shambles...where are we going to get the money to remodel it...again?

You worry too much Ms. Shaunna. I have a plan...but as soon as I get this cleaned up we get to celebrate the boys birthdays!

Bradley Fairchild

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Relaxing I see? Wait a minute...you had the baby...and you changed your look again?

Yes, yes, and yes *giggle*.

I had Gilbert's baby...another boy, little Gary Jacquet. Bradley's help has been invaluable...

...it allowed me to get out and date again. I have had my eye on someone in particular...

Armando? I really am hoping to get to know him.

No, not Armando...not yet anyway. The guy I have been trying to lure into my web *snicker* is none other than the notoriously wealthy Malcolm Landgraab IV.

Looks like you accomplished your goal. What did he bring with him?

All he had in his inventory were the deeds to his two businesses which I plan to have him sell...or turn over to me...haven't decided yet. As for simoleans, he brought a healthy 28,000 with him. More than enough to fix up the kitchen.

Sounds like he was an easy target.

He wasn't too hard to coerce...and not a moment too soon as something has started to happen at night...that's kinda scaring me.

What's that?

*gulp* Ghosts!

Well that is par for the course my dear...

I know, but...they have been relentless! Colby has left us alone for the most part, but Gilbert and BJ have made nightly appearances!

Well, then I am glad you have Mal to comfort you. Speaking of Mal, now that you two are married, how has he been fitting in with the family?

Just great, tho he is not the best cook.

And he is struggling like Gilbert did with caring for the baby on his own.

But the kids grow so fast it is not really a bother.

Plus he will be getting more practice soon as I am pregnant again! That is if he can hang around long enough to meet his child...

You aren't planning anything are you? What are you up to this time Paige?

I am not up to anything Ms. Shaunna...my husbands die from their own mistakes. I love them all and would never hurt them intentionally. Tho Mal better be careful...

...my deceased husbands seem to prefer scaring him!

Well, keep an eye on him *w*, and we will talk again soon.

Part 3 / Home

The Black Widow...Part 3: Jacquet

Paige! I am so glad I found you! You look great btw...I love the new look, but I have been so worried about Colby.
Thanks, I love these earings...why are you worried about him?
Um...well, the last time I saw him he was practically frozen solid!
Oh, that...well he made it thru the winter, but his love of the outdoors didn't end when spring rolled around...

He was out taking care of the garden when the hail started...
Ouch! Is he okay?
Actually, no...he was bludgeoned to death...

Paige! Really? That is awful!
Nah, I'm over it. He was starting to annoy me anyway.
But you two just got married, and your son?
Oh, Conor is great, and so is Bradley.

Conor

Bradley

They are growing so fast!
Wow! They are adorable, you must be proud. Tho I bet they have to be a handful without Colby around.
Not to worry Ms. Shaunna, I met someone.
How did I know you were going to say that? This someone doesn't happen to be the fabulous Armando we met last time does it?

No, but he is cute...I had forgotten about him...I should call him...Armando...
Later, first tell me who this someone is.

Gilbert Jacquet...a hopeless romantic, like myself.
Oh, I know him! He is from Bluewater Village...runs that bakery with his mother.
That's him! Tho I made him dye his hair back to it's original color. I am not sure why that man would want to dye his hair black.
Um, Paige...you should talk...you change your look, alot!
Yeah, but he is much better as a blonde...check it out!

I have to agree. He is pretty handsome.
But he is not as good with the kids as Colby was...

*giggling* He'll learn. So are you two getting serious then?
Uh huh...when I turned up pregnant again he popped the question as soon as I told him.

That's nice! Congrats! Are you two going to have a wedding?
Nah, we just had a quick ring ceremony.

Don't get me wrong, I want a real wedding someday, but there is no way I would fit into my dream dress pregnant.
'Someday' Paige? You married Gilbert...till death do you part...that could be a while.
Pfft! *snickering* Not likely Ms. Shaunna.
Ah, I think you are getting the hang of this Black Widow thing.
Me? Your the one who is all weepy when my husbands die...your all "oh no! I'm so sorry!". It is nothing short of comical.
*blushing* Sorry Paige...this is all kind of new to me. So in the spirit of BW...what did Gilbert bring with him?
He didn't really bring much aside from his bakery...which I made him sell to his mother for a handsome 65,000 simoleans.
Awesome! I bet you put that money to good use.
Yup, I was able to remodel a bit more...

Entry

Living room

The living room is done...in purple of course.

Dining Room

Kitchen

The kitchen and dining room are also coming along nicely. Tho Gilbert is an awful cook...he better be careful or he will set the whole place on fire!

I can see that. It looks really good, what else did you do with the money?
Went shopping of course!

Gilbert's friend Jeannie called to invite me out and I couldn't say no. I love getting new stuff!

And I kicked her butt at pool...took her for 150 simoleans *snickering* who knew I was so good!? *contemplating* I should get a pool table for the house.

Well, good luck with Gilbert, we will catch up with you later...I can't wait to see that new little one!

Part 2 / Part 4

The Black Widow...Pt. 2: Platz

Hey Ms. Shaunna! There you are.

What are you up to? How is BJ and little Bradley?

Oh, their fine...well Bradley is...BJ um, locked himself in what was supposed to be Bradley's nursery and um...

...I thought he had kinda gone crazy or something. So I thought it best to just leave him alone in there.

Yeah, maybe your right...he hasn't come out at all?

Nope...and do NOT go in there. The room has taken on some funky odor and it's just wrong...we will have to hire someone to clean it or something.

Well, with BJ locked up what have you been doing.

That's what I wanted to tell you...

...I met this really cute guy...he is nice *whispering* I think he has money.

But what about BJ? Can't we help him?

Well...actually...

What happened Paige??

BJ died...I was heartbroken.

I really thought that he was the one for me...

...but it seems fate had other plans. *snickering*

I am so sorry for your loss! I would have never let this happen, if only you'd told me sooner...

No worries Ms. Shaunna. Remember that cute guy I was telling you about...you know the one with money.

Does he have a name?

Oh yeah...sorry, his name is Colby Platz, and he's moved in.

Check out all the stuff he brought me! And he had 13,000 simoleans.

AND he has a job! His first day of work he brought home a 25,000 simolean bonus!

Paige is that you?

Who'd you think it was? I just got my hair done, and was able to buy some new clothes...

And that room behind you, is that your room?

Oh yeah, just something that was important to get finished with all of the money I know have in the bank.

Little Bradley is growing fast.

He is adorable, but back to you and this Colby character are you two serious? I mean, are you getting married so soon after BJ's death?

Pfft! I'm over it.

I can see that. *giggle*

We got married kinda quick...and before long...

Another little one on the way huh?

Yup. Colby is so excited, he loves kids and is a real family man.

So have you remodled the house yet, can we show it off?

It's not done quite yet, but I promise to give a full tour when I'm happy with it.

Paige? What are you doing?

La la la! Dah dum dah dah!

Paige?

Huh, oh heh, crap...you saw that?

Seems like you need to meet someone new. Being couped up in the house has not been good to your mental state...don't want to end up like poor ole BJ.

That's better. Who's your friend Paige?

Armando Beaty, isn't he cute?

Your a married, and pregnant woman...you have no time for cute.

Actually I had the baby! Another son, Conor Platz.

I left little Conor with his daddy and went out on the town with Armando. Don't you just love to say that name...Armando...Arman...

Paige! Pay attention here we are almost thru this update. Regardless of this Armando things between you and Colby are going well.

Well...

What is it this time? He didn't lock himself in the nursery too did he?

No...he's just not being as helpful as he once was. I had to fix the sink! Me! I shouldn't have to do that kind of thing! Sheesh...men.

So where was Colby?

I dunno, outside building a stinkin snowman. I tell you that man is gonna freeze to death if he is not careful!

Part 1: Fairchild / Part 3: Jacquet