Happy Birthday, May 2028

Eve and Gabriel have just met with Dr Williams and have gotten the first glimpse of their baby on the ultrasound. They weren't actively trying to get pregnant but they weren't exactly actively trying not to get pregnant either. They both agree that it's nice that Drake and his sibling - who is due in November - won't have a huge age difference. They also agree that it's time to really start looking for a house because the apartment is getting a bit small for them with the addition of another baby.

Shadow love

Round 17: February 2028

Gabriel Domingo is 28, Drake is 2 and Eve Midlock is 27.

 

Narrated by Eve.

 

My pregnancy wasn't exactly a planned one - far from it - but I couldn't love Drake more if I tried. Things with Gabriel were a bit complicated at first, mostly due to my issues with commitment, but I think we're doing alright. Marriage and children have never been very high on my list of things I want in the future but being in a committed relationship isn't as bad as I thought. 

 

She moves in her own way

Round 17: March 2027

Sara Midlock is 18.

(Eve is 26, Drake is 9 months.)

Narrated by Sara Midlock.

I was kind of surprised how much theory we have to study in addition to the grueling dance rehearsals every day. I try to stay on top of everything but I have to admit I'm exhausted most nights. It feels like all my dorm mates are out partying every night while I go to bed at 8 p.m. I live with a bunch of strangers since I was assigned to a different dorm than Frieda, Emily and Aaron.

Happy Birthday, June 2026

Eve and her boyfriend Gabriel are ready to welcome their baby into the world. Eve is feeling surprisingly well considering that she's been in labour for a few hours now. Maybe the torture she puts her body through as a ballet dancer helps with the labour pains. Gabriel just tries to support his girlfriend the best he can.

Everything we touch

Round 16: April 2026

Rianna Midlock is 56, Anthony is 52, Sara is 17 and Jesse is 13.

(Gabriel is 26, Eve is 25, Emily is 18 and Freddie is 16.)

Narrated by Sara.

I love weekends. I get to sleep in, I don't have ballet lessons and I can just unwind. Jesse and I both usually sleep late and then drag ourselves downstairs to have breakfast in our pajamas.

Georgia

Round 16: March 2026

Lilly Fielding is 21.

(Eve is 25.)

Narrated by Lilly.

It's my senior year and I feel like I live and breath classes, assignments and term papers. The professors warned us about the work load and they were right! We're swamped but at the same time I really enjoy it because I know that next year I'll be qualified to teach - in case I actually get a job.

Happy Birthday, February 2026

Eve Midlock has pretty much come to terms with the idea of becoming a mother in a few months. Her roommate Lilly is ok with living with an infant so Eve has decided to stay put and not make any decisions about the future before the birth of her child.

Janelle Patterson celebrates her first birthday and has turned out to be the spitting image of her father Tom.

Aged-down pictures of Janelle's parents Dixie and Tom. I think Janelle might have Dixie's eyebrow shape but other than that she is Tom's girly mini-me.


Notes:

• Eve's third trimester update comes a month early but it seemed reasonable to combine these two short updates into one. I decided to keep Eve living in the apartment with Lilly for now. I'll promote Gabriel (baby daddy) to a playable NPC but I honestly don't know what to do with these two yet.
• I don't care that Janelle looks exactly like Tom because she looks so cute anyway. I always find it hard to choose a hairstyle for a toddler because very long and full hair doesn't seem too realistic for a 1-year-old but I've thrown caution to the wind and just choose whatever I like.

Happy Birthday, December 2025

Eve Midlock's pregnancy was a huge shock for her and her boyfriend Gabriel. The timing is definitely not perfect but is it ever? They've decided to make the best out of the situation and after the initial shock are quite happy to become parents.

Zoom

Round 16: September 2025

Lilly Fielding is 20.

(Eve is 24.)

I write sins not tragedies

Round 16: February 2025

Kaitlyn Brennan and Eve Midlock are 24.

(Stephen is 24, Zach is 21 and Lilly is 20.)

Narrated by Eve.

Our apartment building was renovated a few months ago. We didn't have to move out because they mainly did work on the common area and I just love how it is now. There's a sauna, a small gym and a pool table.

No cars go

Round 15: November 2023

Kaitlyn Brennan and Eve Midlock are 22.

(Anthony is 49, Jack is 40 and Stephen is 22.)

Narrated by Eve Midlock.

It still feels a bit weird to participate in all family gatherings but I do enjoy it. Just the other week we celebrated Father's Day and also dad's promotion to lieutenant.

Happy Birthday, January 2023

Brady Cooper will turn 4 this year and he's already anxious to start pre-school.

Dancehall queen

Round 14: Autumn 2022


Rianna Midlock is 52, Anthony is 48, Emily is 14, Sara is 13 and Jesse is 9.
(Regan is 58, Eve is 21 and Ethan is 14.)

Narrated by Sara Midlock

I've been working really hard for good grades lately. Mom and dad finally allowed me to start proper dance lessons this autumn but I can only continue them if I manage to keep my grades up. It's not exactly ballet but it's a good start.

Venus doom

Round 14: Autumn 2022


Kaitlyn Brennan, Stephen Marlowe and Eve Midlock are 21 and Zach Whitfield is 18.
(Dawn is 18.)

Narrated by Zach Whitfield.

Mom and dad flipped out big time when they heard in the summer that I hadn't registered a major yet. I told them that I was going to do it anyway in the beginning of autumn semester but they seemed convinced that I was just slacking off. So I decided to prove them wrong and registered for Physics and Premedicine. I know I have to work my ass off to get into med school after graduation so I thought I'd better start already.

Times like these

Round 14: Spring 2022


Kaitlyn Brennan, Stephen Marlowe and Eve Midlock are 21 and Zach Whitfield is 18.
(Nicholas is 22.)

Narrated by Eve Midlock.

I've been talking Stephen and Kaitlyn's ears off about my so-called engagement to Nicholas. We're still engaged because I've been avoiding him as much as I can. I just don't know how to handle this.

Come as you are

Round 14: Autumn 2021


Kaitlyn Brennan, Stephen Marlowe and Eve Midlock are 20.
(Nicholas is 21.)

Narrated by Eve Midlock.

I can honestly say that I've gotten over my crush on Stephen. Now I just think that he and Kaitlyn make such a sweet couple. I think part of the reason I was so attracted to him is that he seems to be a really great boyfriend.

Diving for hearts

Round 14: Spring 2021


Stephen Marlowe, Eve Midlock and Kaitlyn Brennan are 20.

Narrated by Eve Midlock.

Last year was a real rollercoaster for me. My mom revealed information about my father just before she died so I came to Wellington looking for him. I was surprised and relieved how well Anthony took the news of a 19-year-old daughter. I've been seeing him and his family quite a lot lately.

Mercy

Round 13: Summer 2020


Rianna Midlock is 50, Anthony is 46, Emily is 12, Sara is 11 and Jesse is 7.
(Eve is 19.)

Narrated by Anthony Midlock.

I've been working all summer so Rianna spends the days with the kids. We can't afford to travel anywhere so she usually takes them to the park. Emily's all grown-up now, at least that's what she thinks, and she says she's too old to play in the park but she goes there anyway.

Wake up exhausted

Round 13: Spring 2020


Stephen Marlowe is 19.
(Zach is 16.)

Narrated by Stephen Marlowe.

There's this new girl Eve who moved in to the dorm this year. She's a Sophomore like me and she may seem like a tough chick with her all piercings but it turned out she's really nice. We play chess quite often together.

Eve

Name: Eve Brittany Midlock
Age: 27
Birthday: April 16, 2001

Personality: 2-8-2-6-7
Traits: Impulsive, Commitment Issues, Friendly, Easy-going, Flirty
Aspiration: Romance/Popularity
Hobby: sports

Parents: Shanna Waters and Anthony Midlock, Rianna Midlock (stepmother)
Siblings: Emily Midlock, Sara Midlock, Jesse Midlock (all half-siblings)

Children: Drake Domingo

Partner: Gabriel Domingo (dating since february 2025)

Romantic history: Nicholas Thayer (ex-fiancé, 2021-2022)

Education: Brixton University, Class of 2022, Dance (Drama)
Job: Corps de Ballet (Dance, level 5)
Career history: Salon Receptionist (Hairdresser)

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