Northern Wind Legacy Part 5: From Anne Arbor to Winchester

 Polly and Gino got really close. They became boyfriend and girlfriend, and Polly had him sleep over. As usual, Maxwell was not happy about the situation and doesn't think Gino is good enough for his mom.

As can be predicted, when things start to get comfortable, the North Wind calls. Polly and Maxwell got the call, and threw a last-minute birthday party for Maxwell before leaving town under the cover of darkness. (Polly sent a break-up text to Gino once she got settled.)

They had the party at the public pool, 

which I thought would be warm enough since it's the middle of spring, but it was on the cold side and some sims nearly froze to death.

Maxwell aged up - I gave him a makeover once they reached Winchester Farming Community.

Polly told Gino that she had to leave town for awhile. She didn't have the heart to tell him she's not coming back. 

When they got to Winchester, they settled into a nice house with plenty of outdoor space.

Polly was upset that I spent so much on her couch.

C'mon, Polly, live a little! Maxwell was excited about the blinds. It doesn't take much to make him happy.

All in all, Winchester is a small town, but very cute, and has plenty of amenities.

One amenity that this place has is datable females for Maxwell. He met a few possibilities, but when he saw Meghan McLendon-Albert, wham! bam! ali-kazam! He was head over heels in love.

They're moving awfully fast, but I think Maxwell wants to make the most of the time he will have with her. He asked her to be a roommate, and they risky woohoo every day.

Meghan is family oriented and works at the hospital. They go out as often as they can with her schedule. 

Apparently, the horse practice field is a popular dating hangout where couples give each other flowers right and left!

Maxwell and Meghan were no exception. Maxwell is obsessed with Meghan. This might not specifically be a portrait of Meghan, but I see a resemblance! He gave this painting to her as a gift. He's now in the process of painting an actual portrait of her.

As for Polly, she has made several gal-pal friends and is one friend away from meeting her lifetime goal of being super popular. She hasn't had much luck in the romance department, however. First she met Regan Dane-Child, who flirted with her, but when she reciprocated, he rejected her advances.  He must have seen his wife coming.

 

Polly was quick to explain that she didn't know he was married, and befriended Angelina. Regan thought it was a good time to go home. 

One evening, Polly and Angelina had a girls' night out. It happened to be a full moon, and Polly learned something new about her friend.

This caused her to consider her circle of friends and what secrets they might be hiding. Polly really should have taken a shower before going out!

She decided to take the new revelation in stride.

Aside from Angelina's husband, Regan, Polly also met this guy named Dequan whom she met at the library. He flirted; she flirted, but when she asked him if he was single, he said he was living with his partner Rodrigo, and even though Polly started to autonomously flirt with him, Dequan would not respond. 

Too bad. They could have made a nice red-headed baby together. Later, Polly went bar-hopping and spilled her dating sorrows to the bartender.  I wonder if he is single.