Chapter 1.4

Christian was instantly in love with her son. Newton was a great baby hardly ever crying and always smiling when his mom picked him up.

As promised Spencer was there to help any time Christian needed to go out. He loved being able spend time with his nephew.

Christian had finally managed to catch some insects. These butterflies were the first she'd seen in all her collecting so she quickly scooped them up. She also came along tons of gems for her now growing collection. Spencer was always begging her to sell them but she couldn't bring herself to part with the shiny rocks.

Though maybe she should have taken his advice since the repo man showed up and took off with her bedroom decor. They were having a hard time keeping up with the bills these days but still she wouldn't part with her treasures.

The nightly invitations from Hal kept coming and despite the fact that he hadn't spent any time with his son Christian always accepted his invites.

He was always sweet and attentive. She was certain that one day he would come to his senses and propose.

When she found herself pregnant once again she was sure this was it. This would be the thing that would snap him to his senses.

She loaded Newton into his stroller and headed over to Hal's. As soon as he let them in she blurted out her news. Her confidence shattered when he simply regarded the news with a nervous smile. It was clear things weren't going to change anytime soon.

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Over the next days Christian avoided Hal and his calls. She wasn't sure if she was ready to let him go but she was also certain commitment wasn't anywhere on his mind. She wanted to be married someday! So she threw herself into taking care of her son and searching for more treasures. She even opted for eating at the bistro alone something she'd normally call Hal to join her for. 

After the bistro she headed to the library to re-read the pregnancy book she'd read with Newton. A nice man came up and introduce himself. His name was Don Lothario and Christian couldn't help but notice how handsome he was. The pair talked for a while, finding they had a lot in common before he excused himself and she returned to her book. Maybe she could move on she thought to herself realizing it had been a thrill to talk to someone new.

Spencer and Hanna were having a lovely afternoon as well. Water balloon fights in the rain were so much fun. Even though things still hadn't heated up with the two he was falling for her quickly.

 All too soon it was Newtons birthday. Christian wasn't sure where the time had gone but here it was time for him to be a toddler! She'd broken her silence and invited Hal but he told her he had to work. She of course didn't believe him as he'd never shown interest in their son.

Newton grew into an adorable toddler. He instantly took a liking to the doll some distant relative had sent for him.

Now that he was old enough Spencer bought a potty chair and began potty training Newton.

 With little time before the new baby arrived Christian was happy to find a large space rock. Spencer would be pleased too since she didn't add space rocks to her collection. She was too worried it would attract aliens. Spencer thought that was ridiculous but since it meant simoleons he didn't argue.

 After stepping out of the shower Christian went into labor.

On her way in she passed a woman who looked at her sadly. Confused Christian brushed it off and walked into the hospital. 

Hal watched the sad woman walk away with a nervous glare. He hoped Christian hadn't noticed her.

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A/N

Another meh chapter but I'm getting close to where I'm at in game. Shirley really did get sad after seeing Christian though I'm not sure why since her and Hal aren't together and she's married to another dude. It's funny that Don came up to Christian in the library because he had an affair with Shirley as well! Worry not Christian wont be going after Don I'm not mean enough to send her after another sim with commitment issues. Thanks for reading! =)