This post contains spoilers if you have not read up to Chapter 2.40
I wrote my first Authors Commentary & Discussion after 20 chapters to strike up conversation, summarize the storylines so far, and give some behind-the-scenes thoughts.
We’ve passed 20 more chapters so here’s another one! Although, between the post comments and forum comments there’s been plenty of chit chat this time around, and I’m not sure you guys have anything else to add! I won’t ask as many questions as I did in my previous one, but I like sharing extra tidbits, so let’s unpack and process the hottest plots!
The Pregnancy
This was a complete accident when I was spamming romance actions to get Alec and Trella’s relationship bars up. I accidentally chose woohoo for baby but didn’t cancel the action because I thought “Nah, what are the odds?” Well, imagine my surprise a few Sim-days later when I thought Trella was gaining weight.🤦♀️
I contemplated using MCCC to end the pregnancy but that felt like cheating. So just like a real unplanned pregnancy, I imagined them discussing how their lives would change and how they could make it work. Then I did my best to fit it into the story. It ended up being a great twist because the pregnancy seems to be bringing Isis and her parents closer together.
Were you surprised that Isis took the news so well? Will this new family dynamic stay strong once the twins are born?
Isis & Roman’s Relationship
While Isis was grounded, Ava came onto Roman and kissed him. The problem was not the kiss itself; it was that he kept it from Isis. When she found out, she instantly broke up with him and avoided talking for weeks. When they finally did meet up, Isis spoke her mind for once and showed some confidence. Roman apologized and they got back together. Were you happy about their reunion?
Everything went back to being fine and dandy, until… Isis’s assault. This has shifted their dynamics in a whole new way: Roman seems to look at her more sympathetic, he treats her gentler, he checks on her often. Isis senses his changed demeanor and she can’t stand it. She hates being treated differently and often feels irritation towards Roman, even though he just wants to help. Both of them have stated they “just want to go back to normal” yet they aren’t working through their problems.
As teenagers, are they even capable of working through this?
The Assault
Isis was getting into a bit of trouble for drinking and her parents struggled to discipline and guide her. Their old fashioned “You’re grounded” strategy wasn’t helping. Unfortunately, one more night of partying had devastating consequences.
This was a dark plot that I didn’t initially intend on writing, and I recognize it was a sudden turn for my story. One day it just flowed from my heart as I pulled inspiration from my own life experiences. I did worry it was too heavy and almost deleted it. I decided to keep it because just like real life, tragedy can knock us down without warning.
I did my best to write with thoughtfulness and care, and there is a purpose to this storyline. The best part is the healing and growth that comes after trauma; the unique journey a person takes in order to make it through the darkness; the ways we find to not just survive, but thrive. Isis’s story is far from over!
What do you think of Isis refusing therapy? Can somebody heal without it? Will she be more responsible about going out and/or drinking?
About Ava
Ava has gone from dissing Isis, to giving dirty looks in the halls, to purposely kissing Roman, to spreading rumors, to… maybe possibly coordinating the assault?! In the beginning of the story, Roman tells Isis that Ava is an unhinged, shallow bitch. That was the earliest foreshadowing of Ava’s personality, but is she really capable of something so terrible? And why??
First of all, it appears Isis has misremembered her and Ava’s “friendship”. It turns out Ava was a subtle bitch to her all along but in their sheltered and private little school, Isis was too naive to recognize it.
Ava blames and hates Isis for what happened to her brother, and once they enter public school, she blows Isis off for good. Then seeing Isis happy and unbothered probably pisses her off so takes it a step further and makes a move on Roman. They get back together, and two people Ava previously ghosted are finding happiness with each other. Maybe she did have feelings for Roman at some point. Maybe she’s still festering over the loss of her brother. Maybe she’s jealous of watching Isis grow and succeed.
Whatever her reasons, she’s a livid, irrational, hormonal teenager with some major insecurities. Is that a volatile enough combination to have planned the assault?
About Jayson
What about Jayson? He has a very chiseled jawline, luscious hair, and he likes to wear his shirts unbuttoned. Okay… that’s just me bragging because I made him in CAS myself. Those things have nothing to do with the storyline, I think.
There was a hint that he liked Isis in the beginning but he never acted on it. Isis says they’re just friends, he seems like a genuine guy, he shows interest in her music, and he even inspired her to pursue singing further. She enjoys being around him because he doesn’t know about her assault, therefore he doesn’t treat her differently.
So he’s a good one, right?
About Jackie
Jackie and Austin are pretty serious. He’s not a main character so we don’t know much about him other than he’s one year older, goes to a different school, and he got Jackie into webcamming. Wait, aren’t those red flags?! This is the first guy we’ve seen her have a relationship with and she seems happy though. So is he really good for her?
Jackie has been hiding her abuse for years and continuously tells Isis “Not to worry”. We don’t know the full scope of what’s going on with her stepdad but did something unthinkable finally happen? Will Isis finally step up and do something to help her friend? Why did Jackie call Isis and not her boyfriend?
Let’s find out!
But not for a few days, when the next post goes up. 😁
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