Lets do a recap. After fulfilling his LTW of 50 first dates Brad met Angelina at college. When Brad graduated he worked his way up in the culinary career path until he became a Celebrity Chef. This meant Angelina could finally move in with him. Brad and Angelina had two daughters, Zahara and Shiloh. As Brad became an elder much of the parenting responsibilities were left up to Angelina which prevented her from getting a job for about a week. When she did get a job it wasn't the right one for her and she ended up quitting not long after. Eventually, she found a job in the science field and slowly worked her way up to Mad Scientist.
The last chapter ended with Zahara and Shiloh as adults but only Zahara found a job she liked (in the military.) Shiloh is still searching for the right one.
Initially, I wanted each sim who unlocked a career restriction to write their own journal entries but I think that would be too much so only the heir/ess and their spouse will be the one's doing the journal entries.
Journal Entry - Moving Right Along
I took a job in the military a few days ago and have worked my way up to Junior Officer already. I have not had an easy life and felt this line of work would suite my lifestyle and personality well. I'm a very grouchy, serious person and knew once I got past the first few job levels I would fit right in with all the other military leaders. I thrive off of yelling at sims. I know it sounds weird but that's just who I am.
I do have a gentler side if you can see past my rough exterior. I care very much for my family and want only the best for them. My ultimate dream is to marry off six children. I don't know if that'll be possible in today's world but I would like to have a few children at the very least.
My mom has been husband hunting for me for years now. I know she means well, but the guy she has picked out for me just doesn't peak my interest very much. His name is Blite and my mom and him are best friends but he keeps refusing to move in with us. I can't imagine spending my life with someone that stubborn. I need someone to off balance me with their playfulness.
My mom has really made a name for herself as a Mad Scientist. In her most recent years she has redeveloped a technology aliens had created before disaster struck our neighborhood. The technology allows sims to expand their life through drinking a green liquid call elixir of life.
All my hard work kept paying off. I consistently received promotions to the next level in my career. I knew it wouldn't be long before I reached General.
In today's world birthdays and weddings are a thing of the past. Oh sure, when we were younger my mom always made sure we had a cake with candles for us to blow out but we never had any parties. The day my mom turned into an elder I was busy working on my body skill and almost missed her transition.
She grew up fairly well but there were limited clothing options so she got stuck wearing clothes that didn't match. Shiloh and I liked to tease her about it but she just shrugged it off.
My twin sister, Shiloh, decided to try out a job in law. She had been looking for a descent job for awhile before she came across this one in the newspaper. I hope she does as well in it as I'm doing in my career.
End Entry
Journal Entry - Long Days
In her old age my mom decided to quit her job. The long night shifts were taking a toll on her frail body and she didn't want to feel so worn down all the time. She spent a lot of time just sitting around thinking about her life and the things she accomplished. She treasured the few friends she had and thought about them often. Nearly, half of my conversations with her revolved around them.
My sister was promoted to Law Firm Receptionist. I was very happy to see that she was doing well in her job. The sooner the two of us reached the top of our careers the more free we would be.
With each passing day my mom grew more and more wearisome. She spent her days wandering around the house with no purpose except to clean up the few messy areas of our home. She's by no means a neat freak but it gave her something to do and some sort of purpose.
My mom and I often sit at the table together making small talk. She never has much to say and I can only talk about work for so long before we're both bored to tears. One night while we were sitting at the table struggling to keep the conversation going we felt a cold breeze shoot through the room. I jokingly said maybe it's dad and Kobe coming for a visit from beyond. We both had a good laugh over that.
Shiloh got another promotion to Legal Secretary at work and spent much of her time washing away any dirt she might have on her hands. A tedious process since she almost never takes sponge bathes and there's no showers for us to easily clean ourselves.
Each passing day seems longer then the previous one. I long to start my own family but the man I dream about at night hasn't come by our home in a long time.
End Entry
Journal Entry - Experiencing Love
As a teenager Shiloh had a girlfriend instead of a boyfriend but as an adult she prefers men. I always thought her and Sophie had kissed but she says up until she met Amin she had never kissed anyone besides her family. I still remember my first kiss with my teenage boyfriend, Orlando. It wasn't anything to brag about but it was very sweet and pleasant.
Shiloh didn't waste anytime and invited Amin to woohoo with her. I must admit I'm not surprise. She's always been a free spirit and more then willing to try out anything if it could be fun.
I couldn't let myself grow old without getting married and having children so I drank what was left of the elixir of life my father had brought back from college. Fortunately my mother had used some of the liquid to perform tests on when she was a Mad Scientist which in turned allowed her to figure out how the formula was created in the first place. This was fantastic because anyone in our family could mix up the necessary ingredients at anytime to create a new bottle of elixir.
After I had finished off the original bottle Shiloh made a new bottle for herself to use. We both feel fully refreshed after having a couple glasses. I wish finding my future husband could be so easy.
For as long as I can remember Shiloh greeted the mailman everyday he dropped off the mail. At first I thought it was because she wanted to see if anyone had sent her something but after sometime I realized she had a crush on him. I've watched as her crush on the him has turned into more these past few years. I think she never said anything to him before because she was so inexperienced with love but after Amin she's more confident in herself.
Before I knew what was going on I could hear noises coming from below the kitchen. At first I was shocked but after I thought about it I knew this was who Shiloh really was and if she wanted to woohoo with the mailman so be it.
Over the next couple days I brought a co-worker home with me. His name's Goopy and although he's not the most attractive man in the world I kind of like him. He didn't really approve of Shiloh blowing bubbles but he liked me enough to not tell anyone at work at it.
Watching Shiloh with her boyfriends made me wish I had one. So when Goopy tried to kiss me I freely kissed him back. I hadn't kissed anyone since my teenage boyfriend. It felt very different to kiss a man verses a boy.
I may have got a bit swept up in the moment because before I knew it I was telling Goopy I loved him. He told me he loved me back. I wasn't really sure how I felt about that. I had my eye on another sim for years and I didn't think it was a good idea to date a co-worker.
The next day when I saw Goopy at work I told him I couldn't see him outside of work again. It just didn't feel right. He was hurt but as any good soldier he put on a stiff face and continued on.
End Entry
Journal Entry - An Unexpected Surprise
Shiloh started feeling very ill suddenly. She had the stomach flu before but this time her sickness felt very different. She only threw up in the mornings after eating breakfast and then she was fine for the rest of the day. I think our mom knew what was up and I suppose her and I did too but nobody wanted to say anything.
Shiloh went about her daily business the best she could. She enjoyed talking with the few people that wandered by. One day she spent several hours talking to Monica about oil and how it's just another thing that could destroy our environment someday. Monica agreed with her and the two talked about it for far too long if you ask me. There's a neighborhood that needs to be restored, no time for silly conversations like that.
Eventually, it was time to face reality. Shiloh's fear was confirmed. She was definitely pregnant. I don't think having a baby bothered her much, at least not compared to her anxiety over who the baby's father was. She slept with Amin and the mailman about the same time.
Mom, Shiloh and I all decided to have a discussion on what Shiloh should do about her situation. As we ate grilled cheese sandwiches Shiloh told us she didn't want to involve the baby's father. Mom wasn't thrilled by this idea and to be honest I wasn't either. We tried to talk her out of it. C'mon, the mailman stopped by at least twice a week. Didn't she think he'd notice she was pregnant? She said she would stay inside and avoid him until after she gave birth. I don't know, it didn't make sense to me but that was what she wanted and she wouldn't listen to mom or me so we had to let it go. Shiloh had always been a bit on the irrational side anyways.
Who the baby's father was didn't concern me but I knew I'd help take care of Shiloh's child like it was my own. I enjoyed talking to the unborn baby whenever I could. I told it I'd be the best aunt to it ever. The further along Shiloh got in her pregnancy the happier she seemed to be. Perhaps, not worrying about who the father was really was the best thing.
With life often comes death. My cat, Rose died just days before Shiloh went into labor. I was very upset over the loss of my first pet and hoped I could have another one someday down the road. 
When the day came for Shiloh to give birth she wasn't very happy about it. I'm not sure what she thought giving birth would be like but she definitely wasn't ready for the pain she experienced during it. 
After several hours Maddox was born. He had blonde hair just like our dad. We were both glad to see his genes live on.
Entry End
Journal Entry - The Final Stretch
After years of hard work I finally got promoted to Astronaut. It's amazing all the cool and neat things I learned in that job. There are so many questions on what is beyond the stars we use to see in this neighborhood and aliens are only a small part of it.
Ever since Rose past away Mom plays with any animal that wanders by. I worry about her sometimes. She's not the same woman she was when we were teenagers. I think all the energy she put towards raising us and becoming a Mad Scientist has worn her out.
Maybe I shouldn't worry too much about her. She's been a huge help with Maddox even though she constantly complains about how much he stinks. 
Shiloh tries to keep mom company when she can. She learned some new dance moves and couldn't wait to show them off to her. She's always going to be a kid at heart, I think.
Before any of us knew it, Maddox's birthday had arrived. Shiloh was very eager to help him blow out his candles.
Shiloh had looked and looked for a proper outfit for Maddox but all she could find was this mini pink tuxedo. She didn't like it at all and constantly complained it was too girly for her young man. Between his grandma always complaining how badly he smells and having to wear a pink tuxedo, I hope he isn't too messed up when he gets older.
I did it. I got my final promotion to General. As General I led the local National Guard in a strike force against the zombie hordes, making the streets safe to travel again.
End Entry
Journal Entry - New Beginnings
Shiloh missed a day of work in the law field because she was too busy meditating so she had to find a new one. I think this one suites her much better. She looked through the job listings in the computer one Tuesday morning and found a job as a Starter in the athletic field. She has most of the skills she'll need to become a superstar but both of us are getting older and don't have much time left before we become elders so she'll have to work extra hard.
Mom really is great with Maddox. When Shiloh and I are busy working she looks after him all by herself. Shiloh worries a little about leaving her alone with him but I think she's being silly. Mom raised us pretty much all by herself while working a full time job, I'm sure she can handle one toddler by herself.
I absolutely adore my little nephew. He's so darn cute. I made sure he got one of the smart milk bottles dad brought back from college with him. It's a shame there's only three more left.
With Shiloh's new work schedule it's hard for her to spent time with Maddox, let alone teach him his toddler skills. I try to help out where ever I can. Potty training isn't really my idea of fun but everyone has to learn how to use the toilet sometime.
Shiloh does the best she can with Maddox. Despite her busy schedule the two are real close. He definitely knows who his mom is.
I should have seen it coming. My family is not big on affection so when my mom hugged me one afternoon and told me how proud she was of me I should have known something bad was about to happen.
It was only a couple hours after that she past away from old age. Shiloh and I were both there when it happened. Neither of us could stop crying. Whether or not we ever said it she was our rock, the one constant in our life and it was going to be very difficult not to have her around anymore.
I was never one to believe in ghosts or the afterlife until I was visited by my dad's ghost one night shortly after my mother past away. Initially, he scared me but once I calmed down I realized he was there just to watch over us and make sure we were okay. I can't say I'm necessarily okay with his spirit lingering around but then again he probably didn't like it when I smashed his urn.
Time certainly goes by quickly. Before long Shiloh was handing Maddox over to me to help him blow out his candles. She wanted me to help him with this birthday since I helped him in so many other ways.
If you ask me he looks a bit like his grandpa. Maybe it's just the hair though. Maddox is grouchy just like Shiloh and me, but a complete slob which is not like us. He must have gotten that from his father, whoever that is. Shiloh still hasn't spoken to Amin or the mailman about Maddox and she never plans to. I don't understand why they haven't ask any questions.
The strangest thing happened. One day while I was in the process of removing my perfectly cooked grilled cheese sandwiches the stove caught on fire. I don't know how the fire started after I removed the food but I made sure to put it out. I didn't want our little home burning down.
On Maddox's first day of school he happily left to catch the bus but was horrified when he realized his rain coat practically matched it. The poor kid can't catch a break. Shiloh and me both searched this time for proper clothes to put Maddox in but the pickings were slim. The bright yellow rain coat was the best thing we could find.
End Entry
Augh! Why am I so stupid? I knew Angelina was going to die but I did nothing to get her out of the house so her urn wouldn't be left in the middle of the house. Stupid! Stupid! Stupid!
Zahara got her final promotion to General on a Tuesday afternoon which meant I had to wait a whole week before she could call Aaroc over and invite him to move in. Oh well, that'll give enough time for Maddox to grow up into a teen so he can help out with his nieces/nephews(?).
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