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Marigold visits the cemetary alone that day but runs into someone she knows! Her uncle Finn is also here. They spend some time together and Mary tells him about the good memories she has of her grandfather spending time with her at the Science Center.

Finn: "I know the place. Actually I've taken over for the old Curator after my graduation.... We're open tonight. Do you want to come over to visit?"

Mary thinks of her mother at home with Jake... But this one time she wants to do what makes her happy.

Marigold: "I would love to."

Can someone please tell me how to disable decorations on community lots? They ruined the whole shot....

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After a couple of days in the new house, things have calmed down a bit. It's Winterfest and Marigold makes breakfast for herself and her mother.

Marigold: "I wanted to visit the graveyard today, say hello to grandma and grandpa... do you want to come along?"

Rosalyn: "Oh, sorry, Mary... I have to get to the office this morning, but we can spend some time together tonight. Jake wants to come over, too, we could have dinner together."

Marigold: "But... isn't Winterfest time for your family?"

Rosalyn: "Sorry, love, it's just busy at work, I have no choice."

Marigold: "Guess I'll go alone, then."

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It's almost Winterfest when they finally move and their relationship is still tense.

Rosalyn: "You ready?"

Marigold: "I guess....."

It's not like Marigold will leave behind many friends, but going to a new school... she really doesn't want to.

With Rosie's salary they managed to buy a small house in her old neighbourhood. At least Marigold has her own room.

Rosie writes with Jake once they're finally unpacked.

Rosalyn [chatting]: "We're done, but Mary still won't speak to me. I think she still needs a bit of time. How are things at work, did everything calm down a bit?"

Jake [chatting]: "Yep, the press is starting to get bored now they can't reach you or Samir. I'll visit once we're done here, okay?"

Rosalyn [chatting]: "I would like that... not much to do here anyway."

Jake [chatting]: "Don't be like that, you'll be fine. A chance to clean up your act, yeah?"

Rosalyn [chatting]: "You're right. I'll do my best. Hope to see you soon, though!"

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When Rosie tells her daughter about the move she is not happy.

Marigold: "But Mom, I just got into the chess club, it's really good for my report card!"

Rosalyn: "We have to, I can't work here anymore?"

Marigold: "But why?"

Rosalyn: "I... you don't have to know that, it's... complicated."

Marigold: "Does it have something to do with Jake? Or Leonardo? Jasper? Caleb? Or whatever that guy is named you keep meeting up with in Windenburg?"

Rosalyn: "Mary! Don't talk that way to me!"

Marigold: "Then don't treat me like a child!"

Rosalyn: "Well, you ARE my child, if you like it or not. We're moving. I enrolled you in the new school. You will find something else to do."

Rosie leaves after that and Marigold resigns herself to her fate. No matter what she tried, she could not persuade her mother to stay.

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They meet up in an alley in Newcrest... no need to give the press any more fodder.

Samir: "So, what will you do?"

Rosalyn: "I'll go back to Oasis Springs. I've spend my life for this cause, I can't just let it all go to waste."

Samir: "I'm sorry. I know that doesn't make it any better, but I am. We could have been something.... if we went about it differently."

Rosalyn: "Yeah, I think so, too. But we're done. There's no way we can turn it around."

Samir: "Good luck, Rosie."

Rosalyn: "You, too."

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There's bad news waiting for her though. Jake visits her that night. Turns out someone was at the park this weekend and saw what happened between her and Samir.

Jake: "You will be in all the tabloids tomorrow. We had a heads up from the editor of Sims Weekly. You really did it this time, Rose."

Rosalyn: "What does that mean? They can't just throw me out of the party. I AM our cause."

Jake: "Yeah, they know that. But this will blow up big time. They send me with an offer. You can either take back your position in Oasis Springs or... well, they will distance themselves from you."

Rosalyn: "I've worked so hard for them, how can they do this?"

Jake: "Rosie, this was your choice. You made this happen."

Rosalyn: "You can't be serious!"

Jake: "I actually am. I tried so many times to get you back on track, don't put this on me. I'm the only one who still stands by you."

She knows he's right, she's just so mad. More at herself. She sabotaged her whole career. After a bit of consideration there's only one thing left to do... meet up with Samir to end things.

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Rosie goes to work the next day with her hopes high for that promotion! And by the end of the day she has it in the bag... She's now a National Leader!

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With her promotion now in reach, Rosie travels to the Meadows again on Sunday to promote her cause! She manages to secure the last few votes and is confident that she will reach the next level of her career in no time.

In the evening she meets Samir at the park...

Rosalyn: "Hey, what are you doing here?"

They haven't met up since the last time at the coffee house. Turns out he had the same idea as Rosie - spend the sunday at the park to promote his politics.

They spend a bit of time together... despite not getting along very well in the beginning, they are really catching feelings for each other. Pherhaps it was a bit risky to do this in San My, though...

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date at least 1 coworker ☑️

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Samir gets in touch with Rosie a few days after that... seems like he really enjoyed his time with her. They meet up at a coffee shop in Windenburg. It's a bit odd that he chose a locatio so far away but if Rosie remembers correctly he has a good reason for that... he's married.

That doesn't stop him from kissing her again that afternoon on the pier. The work rivalry has ended, but after the date Rosie knows that she has another problem altogether. She's dating a married man.

Just the thought of someone in her party finding out is enough to give her anxiety.

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She knows she was successfull in her endeavor when he invites her out to the bar the next night....

... and agrees to join her at her apartment afterwards.

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Rosie takes on the problem head on - what better way to get rid of this work rivalry than to ask Samir out for a work dinner... and put on her charms?

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Marigold started an afterschool activity! She's now a part of the chess team in her school... she's just glad that playing chess does not entail talking to anyone. Not much at least.

Rosie meanwhile has some trouble at work. She only needs a few more votes to finally reach the top of her career, but someone is running against her... a work rivalry begins.

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Rosie also finally calls Dion. She's had the results for quite some time now but she didn't have the courage to call until now.

He sends her straight to voicemail.

Rosalyn: "Hey.... I know you don't want to talk to me right now, I'm just calling to tell you that I did the paternity test... she's your daughter. I... I hope you're doing well. Goodbye."

He texts her back the next morning.

Dion [texting]: "Thanks for letting me know. I'm not ready to talk, yet, I will be in touch. Don't call again."

Rosie sighs.

Rosalyn: "You really screwed up that one...."

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Rosie gets in a string of meaningless relationships after rejecting Jake. She has a hard time figuring out what she wants in life... perhaps it really is her midlife crisis.

There's Kirk, who turns out to be quite fun at parties...

Then there's Leonardo - they meet after a fundraiser in the Fashion District, but that only last for the evening - she doesn't return his calls.

There's Jaxton who is at an event at the Stargazer Lounge a few days later - they get along fine but they are both in it for just a bit of fun.

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Marigold meanwhile works through her grief with schoolwork. She's now an A student and thinks about applying for the chess team membership.... it would at least mean spending less time at home. Her mother is never here anyway.

There's also this new school project that sparks her interest - she built her own rocketship! It reminds her of the time she spend at the science museum with her grandpa.

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She once again seeks solace with an old friend.

Rosalyn: "Thank you for being there for me, Jake. I can't express how much I appreciate it."

Jake: "Anytime. You know that I'm always here, Rose."

Rosalyn: "You just know what to say every time. I feel like you understand me more than most."

Jake: "That's because... well... you know."

Rosalyn: "Yeah, I think I do."

Rosalyn: "No, I can't, I'm sorry. I've just left my fiance, my mother died, my daughter won't speak to me... my life seems a mess... I can't, Jake, I'm sorry."

Jake: "It's okay, Rose, I get it. Get better, okay? Everything will be alright."

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Rosie gets some bad news.... her mother has passed away.