September 4

 

 

Mom is now officially a Dr.!
She received two doctorate degrees recently, an honorary one in creative writing and Simlish literature, and an actual doctorate in Simlish history and paranormal studies. 

The other night we were at our house in Hidden Springs (we have residences in Sunset Valley, Hidden Springs, and Moonlight Falls, although we haven't been to our MF property in awhile) when Mom said she wanted to talk to us after dinner.

Sierra and I were sitting at the table, and we both looked at each other like, "Huh?"

"Girls," she began, "you're old enough now, I think there's something I need to tell you."

When Mom decides she wants to talk to us, it's usually because she has something very important to tell us.  "Girls, you do know that I'm not getting any younger.  And you're of an age now where it's time for you guys to find out some things about your heritage.  I've told you that I'm an ambrosial.  That's a trait I inherited from my mother - Grandma Plumb.  Your Uncle Bassy did not inherit the trait but I did.  But there's also something else you need to know.  My father - Grandpa Plumb - when he was a very young man - he performed for the Grim Reaper."

Sierra, being Sierra, was ecstatic to hear this news, and was intrigued to hear more.
"The Grim Reaper was impressed by his playing... so much so that he extended my dad's life span.  Those blessings have also come down to the rest of us.  But - those gifts have also come with a price, as the two of you either have learned already or will learn soon.   When I was little, I discovered I had the ability to communicate with specters, which is why, after I came back from France the last time, I became a ghost hunter.  It's fairly likely that the two of you, and your brother too, don't know what gifts you have.  You may have gifts that are completely different from mine, or even your father's. 

"As far as your father's family is concerned, you do know he was adopted, I told you guys as soon as you were old enough.  But - I was able to track down some of his pre-adoption records.  I don't have everything as most of them are sealed, and only blood relatives can access them.  That means you guys.   I do know that his family was originally from Dragon Valley and that an ancestor of his worked for the O'Connell family.  Are you familiar with the O'Connells?"

"Vaguely," I said, "from my history books."

"Captain O'Connell came in and tamed the dragons during a dragon outbreak.  Here's where you guys come in.  I'm leaving this one to you guys to track down.  I could probably do it, but I've pretty much done my job.  It's your turn now."