STARTING A FAMILY (1ST GENERATION)

The Jolina family just moved in to Sunset Valley, the family was so busy fixing and decorating their new home. Halle and Reign are in-charge of the decorating while Marlon was in-charge of the painting and carpentry. It was lunch time and the family decided to just call the nearest pizzeria for delivery, after a satisfying meal they again continue with their work. It's now dinner time so Halle offered to make the family a sumptuous dinner and they all call it a day.

While Halle was fixing dinner, Reign ask her Dad to help her with her homework. "Dad are you sure that's the answer? You don't seem serious. " joked Reign. "C'mon you can blame me all you want if you fail this one" assured Marlon. Halle called them from the kitchen and they both rushed in with just the smell of the food. After a satisfying meal, everyone had a bonding time by watching their favorite TV show "The Psych". Reign fall asleep in the middle of the show, so Marlon and Halle decided to take Reign to her room and went to bed as well.

After Reign and Marlon went off to school Halle was left with a big pile of laundry, good thing Marlon bought a washer and a dryer from the consignment shop nearby. Later, the phone rang "Jolina residence, Good Morning!" "Hey Halle, It's Alto! Are you free today? I would like to invite you downtown to unwind" ask Alto "Sure, let's have coffee and play foosball. I miss that game!". After Halle finished all her chores she went downtown to meet Alto.

They met at the bookshop and have some chat while sippping their coffee. "Glad you moved here, now I don't have to book a flight just to see you" smiled Alto. "It's a bit tiring and the surrounding was a bit new to me, but I know we can all adjust. hey! let's play foosball, I miss playing it with you". "Aww..yes during college..we always go to this place just to play foosball..it was really a stress reliever. C'mon let's go, I know a place". They played until their hands are tired, and yup they had so much fun..that they both went home with a "she-can-almost-kill mood".

She went home with some goodies for her girl Reign, as she opened the door Reign was home early  chatting with her classmate about color?. "Hey baby, you're home early" as she kissed Reign on the cheek. "Hi Mom, how was you're game? Saw you with Ms. Alto awhile ago". "It was fun, Mom needs to unwind sometimes you know. Anyway, I've brought you some snacks you can share it with your classmate". After the two kids finished their snacks and homework, Reign's classmate left.

Reign saw her Mom reading so she sit beside her and read as well, it's their way to bond with each other. They're not bookworms but they love reading and learning new things, the Mom here doesn't have a job yet because she decided to be full time with her family to look after Reign. "How's your first day at your new school?"ask Halle. "It's ok, I still miss my friends..someone tried to bullied me but I don't allow him. The teachers are all nice, some are strict and scary but I can manage" says Reign. "You're such a brave little girl, Mom was so proud of you. Keep it up darling" says Halle as she kissed Reign's forehed and went to the kitchen to prepare dinner. After dinner, they all gathered up again in their TV room to watch  "Despicable" which Marlon bought at the consignment shop. It was a fun movie and they all go to bed happy.


** FAST FORWARD  ^____^

After Reign's birthday, her Dad something special for her which she's been wanting for as a gift. As she opened her door she felt something at the floor, she was so speechless on what she saw.

Reign after her big transformation, she also want to be a journalist like her mother.Yup, mom was now working..she doesn't have a little one to look after it's now time to fulfill her dream. "Mom stop it, I'll be late for school..". "Just one more click honey, there you go..you look like your grandma, too bad your Dad doesn't have any picture of her" says Halle. "I wish I could see her,  but I don't think Dad was interested. Anyway, Mom what do you think..do I look good on this? This is my first year in HS need to look great and I also want to join the cheer leading group". "Yes honey, you're beautiful" as she hugged Reign. Then Reign went to the garage to ride her new car to school.

The hot pink car of the teen, driving to school. She's so happy and feel so independent. "This is so cool!!". But growing up also comes with a responsibility, Reign decided to look for a part-time job for extra income even though she's well taken care of by her parents. She still need that extra cash for gasoline and shopping.

Halle was having PB&J for breakfast, it's her first day at work as a Journalist. After that, she take a nice dip on the pool to eases up and to feel refreshed and rejuvenated before going to work.

"Honey, i have to go need to be early at work - it's my first day so wish me luck" as she headed outside she keep on motivating herself. "Okay, takecare!Iloveyou!" answered Marlon as he was preparing to go to the gym.

After work, her boss told her to interview someone near the oil spill and get some information regarding the situation. She headed to the said area adn found her friend Alto. "Is it good to see you - err  here . Anyway, I need to interview someone who knew about this thing..do you know what happen here?" ask Halle. "Well, I heard a big noise and when I look outside I saw a big fire I start calling the 911 and the fire station. After the fire was put out we saw that a tanker explodes and then we saw some spills near the tanker". A minute later her phone rang. "Crap, my boss - hello Halle speaking" answered Halle. "Halle, go home someone already send me a report regarding that area". After she hang up the phone she felt sad and disappointed at what happen. "Thanks for the time Alto, the boss told me to go home someone already stole my moment". "Aww..that's not fair. That's okay you're doing great, but I think you need to upgade your wardrobe now that you're on the streets taking the news". adviced Alto. "Thanks again, I will." 

Halle drop by the gorcery store to get some ingredients she needs for dinner, she loves to cook and it's also her way to relax and relieve stress. She prepared Pasta for dinner and bought some fruits for dessert. 

After dinner Halle decided to work on her writing to be able to come up with fantastic books, reports and interviews. She also updated her blog and write some good articles on it, while Reign (with a contorted face) plays chess after getting a job as a receptionist at the Spa.

The next day, Halle was so inspired with Alto's word and put on her new wardrobe. She also update her blog again "Fit to work - how's my new outfit? (attached was a picture of her)" as she continues typing on her blog.

Due to Halle's hectic work schedule she decided to hire a housekeeper.  "Good Morning, I'm Lucas at your service!" as he greets Halle upon entering the house. "Good Morning Lucas! nice to see you, have to go to work now, have a nice day!" says Halle as she leaves the house.

Reign woke up and pour herself a cup of coffee. "Good Morning Madam!" Reign almost drop her cup "Who are you?!" says Reign as she turned around to see who it was. "I'm Lucas your housekeeper!" Lucas grinned. "Oh, okay..you scared me don't do that next time okay? or I might pour this hot coffee on your face". She thinks that Lucas was a bit weird, but he's a funny looking guy - she chuckled upon thinking about this.  Later that afternoon, she went to work.

After her date Reign took a shower before going to bed she also did her homework inside the bathroom which made her Dad confused. "Reign why are you doing your homework here and not on your desk?" "Dad, i love it here. I'm just inspired to do it here" says Reign. Marlon walked out the bathroom still confused and told Halle about this, they both laughed but Reign didn't mind.

Before going to bed, Marlon had a thought about death. He also think about his Dad and Mom (Jamie Jolina) he haven't saw them since he left home to start a new life with his own family. Halle noticed his husband and hugged him "Still confused about our daughter?" laughed Halle. "Of course not, she's a teen and we all know that teens sometimes do stupid or funny things. Let's just go to bed honey" he kiss Halle before going to bed.  Marlon never talked about his parents, he just don't want to dwell on his past. It's just kindda sad that his Mom leave him at the hospital and grew up with his Dad and Step-Mother, he had no idea about his real Mom because his Dad always avoid conversations about his Mom.


** FAST FORWARD  ^____^

Halle was now a star news anchor and working at the top TV station in Riverview. Marlon  is now an astronaut and rarely at home due to the nature of his work. He's mostly out in the universe to do some research and maintain satellites. Reign just celebrated her birthday and is now a young adult quit her part-time job as a receptionist after she graduated from college with a degree in Journalism. She is now working as a freelance writer at the famous magazine publishing company.

Like her Mom, Reign was so workaholic. She currently working on her article entitled "Passion for Fashion" to be submitted tomorrow morning. She's also into painting and photography and sometimes give talks to school and companies. Even though she had full loads she still has time to love, a week after they transferred to their new home she met Grady Elfman - their housekeeper in the morning and a police at night. Her Mom Halle doesn't approved of their realtionship because of Grady's work. She doesn't want her daughter to be involved in a kind of life Grady has, it's so dangerous for her. But Reign talked to her Mom and assured her that they won't go anywhere and she will still stay here with them.

After having a conversation with her Mom, Reign went out to meet Grady to have some talk regarding their wedding. They still need to pick-up invitations and souvenirs to be given to attendees and choose a wedding cake at the bakeshop. She will wore her Mom's wedding gown at her wedding that save her some kaching and it was a family tradition that her Mom wants to start.