*Brad*

So, the second Simski sibling left home

to start a new life of wedded bliss.

And Brad's destiny wasn't far behind Jess moving out.

In a matter of days, Brad found himself falling 

deeply in love with the "Girl Next Door".

And this is the girl - Rio Chicatelli.

And she's a Leo.

The Chicatelli family lives right next door to the Simski's.

They are a founding family in Winterwind

and have been included in all my hoods for a very long time.

There are four Chicatelli siblings being played this time

 around and Rio is second to the oldest.

Vinnie Chicatelli is the oldest and first appeared 

in my game as a college student in Uni.

He's an outgoing, fun Sim to play and this time is no exception.

More about him later,...

Also in Winterwind are a lot of orphans.

I created them for the hood and added quite a few familiar Sim faces.

And Rio adopted one of those familiar Sims before meeting Brad.

Joe Carr

But in this hood, his name is Joe Chicatelli.

When Brad hooked up with Rio, Joe was a teenager.

He is now in college and will graduate soon.

Joe is very close to his Mom, Rio,

 and gets along great with step-dad, Brad.

And here's how Brad and Rio's story unfolds.

Rio's LTW is to be a Captain Hero - just like Brad.

And one afternoon she brought him home from work with her.

They had lots of things in common - 

especially cooking and they chatted about food for quite awhile.

Didn't take long for them to become Best Friends

and that's when Brad made his move, going in for a romantic kiss.

They fell instantly in love and made

plans to get together later that night for a date.

And a perfect Dream Date it was!

Yep, life couldn't be better for Brad.

He was in love and engaged to the Sim of his dreams,

was getting some great promotions and making good money.

Next on the To-Do-List -

Brad moved into the Chicatelli household to be with Rio.

Brad and Rio couldn't wait to get married,

deciding to just tie the knot in the living room.

And one thing always leads to another.

The happy couple was thrilled to have a Nooboo on the way!

It's A Boy!

Barron is a Leo just like his Daddy and Mommy!

Brad and adorable son, Barron, bonded quick and closely.

Then it was time for a Birthday cake!

Barron Poofed into a kid wearing pirate clothes, lol.

These clothes are much better.

And right before Barron's birthday,

there was a new member added to the Chicatelli family.

Vinnie Chicatelli adopted Don Lothario -

who is now Don Chicatelli, (of course).

So Brad and Rio got a new nephew!

Barron and Don love spending time together

and the two cousins have become as close as brothers.

That's it for Brad now -

plenty more to come in future updates.

Next - Melanie's page!