Chapter 6 - Oliver Freddy and Inge - what's next?

July is now almost at it's end, and Ranveig and Oliver Freddy had been hanging out at Amundsen and Co. Cartoons. As the name implies, it is a cartoon store and also a nerd hangout with a small section on the second floor for arcade games. Oliver Freddy was not zinged, because prior to this I had made sure he got himself a bath...

Oliver Freddy in the front right next to the arcade machine. Ranveig in the back staring out the window. Robert Bråge (Ranveigs youngest son, Oliver Freddys younger half-brother) was at home chatting with someone on the computer.

In chapter 1.3 - Oliver Freddys birthday, the chapter ended with him wanting to go to university. When I turned to them now, he had not changed his opinion and it was now time to prepare to go, as the semester this fall starts with an introductory meeting for freshman students on august 16th. Hopefully Inge wants to go with him, as they are such a cute couple, but we will see...

Oliver Freddy has a job at the Landgraab Research Centre because of his life time wish to be a scientist (inspired by his aunt Monica who also landed him the job), whereas the young adult and aspiring illustrous writer Inge occasionally works as a sales clerk at the festivals in town. The next day, Oliver Freddy went to the ongoing summer festival to talk to Inge.

Oliver Freddy: So, how has your day been? Many customers?

Inge: Oh, I'm doing good. Not that many customers, but the park is really nice and that helps my mood.

Oliver Freddy: Lets be honest, I can tell you don't enjoy working here.

Inge: Yes, you are right.. my long term dream has always been to be an illustious author, devoting all my time to painting and writing.

Oliver Freddy: Then I think you should join me for university. You can study the art there, you know?

Inge: Yeah, I don't know.. I have thought about it, but I don't want to leave Sunset Valley, you know? I really like it here, though.

Oliver Freddy: I get that, I do too. But university is not forever you know. I plan to return here after university, and you can too. I am going because it will be good for my career at the research centre. I really think you should consider.



Inge: Ok, you almost have me here. It does sound like a good idea, and..



Oliver Freddy: And if anything, you may even do a minor in science, I think. Might be beneficial to have something else to fall back on as well.



Inge: Ok, you got me. How do I sign up?

Oliver Freddy: Haha, you don't sign up. You get immatriculated, and its very easy. You do it by phone or on the computer. In fact, I can do it for you. So, you want to major in art, I suppose?

Inge: Yeah, art and literature, if possible.

Oliver Freddy: Awesome, I'll contact them tomorrow and send an application for you. Semester doesn't start until august 16th, though, so we are not in a rush. We will arrive on sunday, and there will be an introductory meeting on that day for freshmen.



Inge: Sounds great, I'm excited already!



Oliver Freddy: Yeah, its going to be good. And I can't wait to have you get out of that clown costume you're wearing, 'cause I have seen how this "job" has been killing your mood, honestly.



Inge: Oh you.. well, I might just get out of it already tonight! What do you say we head over to my place once my shift is over?



Oliver Freddy: Why can't we just go right now.. who cares! You're going to quit this job anyway...




Inge: You're probably right about that. I'm sure Møyfrid can deal with the few customers that will be left for the rest of the evening.. I quit! Off with this silly outfit!



Inge: This is much better, lets get out of here!



Oh, kids... I mean, young adults.. can't even wait to get out of the hallway before smooching on each other!



Oliver Freddy:If you come with me for work tomorrow, I could probably give you a temporary position at the research centre before we go.



Inge: Oh, I would like that. Can you do that?



Oliver Freddy: Sure, no problem! My boss is my aunt Monica, so I'm sure she will hire you if I put in a good word.

Inge: Oh, you're so sweet!




After a good nights sleep, dreaming of.. homes, Inge woke up to her dad entering the bedroom. (The sim I played at this point was Oliver Freddy, meaning I had absolutely no control of what Inge and Jarle was doing.)

Jarle: Oh, good morning Inge! I see you have a nightly visitor!




Oh gee, no privacy around the Reppe house...

Jarle: .. I think that makes it a little to crowded around here!

Oh, come on...

Inge: Aww, dad!



Uhh, right. Sims, I will never fully understand them.




Well, anyway, Oliver Freddy keeps his word, and makes sure Inge gets a job at the research centre!

Later in the day it was dinner time at the Motorsen family home (Robert Bråge is not there, because he is visiting his cousin Lise Veronica after school):

Picture: Robert Bråge being served his favorite meal over at the Motor-Notesen family's home, while Lise Veronica does her homework. (I apologize for the confusion these intricate family relations and ssimilar sounding double names may cause.. You may find them all in the Motorsen family tree (at theplumtreeapp.com).)

Don't mind Oliver Freddy having changed to his swim suit. That is perfectly normal in the Motorsen family line...




Ranveig: Time goes by so fast. Just recently you had your birthday and became an adult, and now you are soon to move out and go to university.



Oliver Freddy: Yes, I am pretty excited. Especially because Inge will join me. She is going to study art.



Ranveig: Oh, I see. So this means you will be living together over there, then?

Oliver Freddy: Oh yeah, the way I understand it is they have student dorms where you live with many others, so we will of course try to move into the same one.




Ranveig (thinking): I remember how both of my boys used to sleep in that baby's crib, and now Oliver Freddy is ready to move out and go to university with his girl. I am so proud of him, but still so scared to let him go...

She will often sit on this chair watching tv (yes, there is a tv in this room..), and sometimes maybe sit there staring blankly ahead (she has the insane trait, after all), but I don't think I have seen this before, specifically staring at the crib...



The next morning she wakes up early.. to go and stand by the foot of Oliver Freddys bed.. wow... no visible action on her, she just ... stood there...this is almost creepy...



Is that a little hint of sadness in her face or is it just me?

When the brothers woke up:



Robert Bråge: So are you really going to leave us for university?



Oliver Freddy (probably the only one of them that looks happy): Yes, my brother! I am pretty excited! But it's not going to be forever, I will come back to Sunset Valley when I am done. And of course, I will visit both you and mom for the holidays, so don't worry!



Later that evening Oliver Freddy and Inge go out to have dinner.


It seems to end pretty well.

Next day at the park:



Oliver Freddy: Yeah, so me and Inge had already made plans to go to university just next month.



VJ Alvi: University! Euch! That's not for me!



Inge: Well, I can't wait!



When Oliver Freddy gets home later in the day, he sends a love letter to Inge. Ranveig looks away as if it isn't happening or something.



But immediately after he sent the letter, she turns and looks at him with a strict face. What's up, Ranveig? Oliver Freddy is an adult now, he can do what he wants... you have to let him go..

The same day Inge came over for a visit. They really have to see each other all the time now..
Ranveig is alone with Inge for a while, and starts to ask questions.



Ranveig: So, when you go to university, will you be living together?



Inge: Oh yeah, you can relax. We are going to live together.



Ranveig: You don't say. And how are you going to pay for this then?



Inge: Well, student dorms are free, and my parents have promised to help with the university fees. Oliver Freddy's dad has already promised to pay for his education, so no problem there.



Ranveig: Well, that is music to my ears. My budget can be a little tight sometimes, but I will see if I can spare a simoleon here or there.

Ranveig had decided to dance while talking to Inge, hence these some times strange looking poses..




Inge: Oh, thank you very much, Miss Motorsen, but I don't think you need to worry. I am sure we can also find part time jobs if we need some extra cash.

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