Erin always sleeps through baby screaming thanks to her heavy sleeper trait, so Duncan grabs Lewis for a little bonding time.
Duncan: You know, little dude? You’re pretty cool now you can actually do shit. Let’s get you walking.
Duncan: Bedtime story? You got it, little guy. Let’s get you started on Winnie the Pooh. It’s kind of intellectual, some of the metaphors might fly over you head, but don’t worry…
Duncan: I am such a great dad and person. Babe, I’m going to work!!
Lewis: *crying*
Erin: Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Lewis: Mommy!
Erin: Very good, Lewie!!
Erin: I think I’m going to give your Daddy another chance. What do you think? Am I too angry? Should we get counselling?
Lewis: Mommy!
Erin: I love you too, darling. I’d never leave you.
Duncan gets home with yet another ludicrous promotion he absolutely doesn’t deserve. The description of this one feels especially fitting, lmao:
“You’re heading through the mid-point of your career. There is a special need to work on relationship skills here and present a positive image. If the fans love you, that fills the stadium — and that fills your pay envelope. Meanwhile, family and friends (and even your house) might need attention too.”
Erin: How was work, dear?
Duncan: Eh. I got promoted.
Erin: That’s amazing!
Erin: So, I’ve been thinking about it and I’m not going to divorce you.
Duncan: Babe! I’m so glad, I love you.
Erin: Don’t get ahead of yourself, dear. It’s going to take some work before things are good between us again…
Erin: I don’t want poor Lewis growing up in a broken home, and I do still care so much about you…
Erin: I said I needed time, Duncan!
Duncan: C’mon, it’s been like, 2 days! How long are you going to keep punishing me?
Erin: I’m not punishing you, I just don’t trust you again yet.
Duncan: Fine, I get it. I’m going to bed, then.
Erin: *thinking* He does look great though…
Erin takes some businesses calls while Duncan’s at work.
Erin: Thank you for washing up, dear.
Duncan: No problem, babe. Always happy to help.
Erin: Do you want to fix us up some dinner while I keep Lewis occupied?
Duncan: I just miss going on dates, you know? I had this dream of achiving 50 dream dates before I die. Remember how great our first date was?
Erin: You made me mac & cheese. *laughs*
Duncan: The old speciality! Never fails.
Erin: It was a fun night. We used to have so much fun together… maybe we should try a little home date tonight?
Duncan: Woah, awesome. Yeah, I’d love that.
Erin: Give me ten minutes to finish up some work while you shower & change out of that awful tracksuit.
Duncan: You don’t like it? Man, I always figured ladies loved that musky, sweaty, man-scent.
Erin: No, dear.
Erin: That’s more like it!
Duncan: The old speciality! Never fails.
Erin: All done with work?
Duncan: Woah, awesome. Yeah, I’d love that.
Erin: Yes. I should change, too, if we’re try to make this feel like a date.
Duncan: Aw, I think the pajamas are kinda hot?
Erin: Maybe I won’t bother, then.
Duncan: Man, I am way, way, lucky to have you. You’re gorgeous.
Erin: That’s what I like to hear!
She’s absolutely still mad at him, but she’s softening up. It was actually her who rolled the want to go on a date, and I pretty much let her take the lead. Possibly spring rolling around has saved their marriage?
I was all set to divorce these guys, but they do make such a sweet family and I try to follow wants as much as possible. Opposites attract, maybe?
Erin has a stomach bug, but goes to work anyway the following day. (I was sure it was another baby, but the game DOES say she’s got food poisoning).
Duncan: You know what? I love my wife. Today I am going to try not cheating on her.
Duncan: You and me today, kiddo!
Lewis: Dada!!
Duncan: Woah, when did you learn to talk?
Erin once again demonstrating her heavy sleeping prowess.
Duncan: You okay, babe?
Hahaha, there was me trusting the game & thinking it really was just food poisoning. I was totally into the “3 different kids with 3 different moms” idea, but I guess Erin had other plans?