The Jones Family

The Jones family aren't one of the founding families, but they are one of the few families living in the original neighborhood before incorporation, giving them a bit of status in Old Town.  In fact, Katrina Jones is one of the two women who serve as chief welcomers to new residents.

Unlike his brother Eric, Dennis Jones didn't go prematurely gray, and so he didn't have to fall back on other talents and skills because he was no longer as photogenic as before.  As a result, Dennis was able to make the most of his charisma and creativity to make it big as a Broadway Star.  However, as his wife's fine cooking began to take a toll on his waistline, Dennis realized he needed to get back into shape before he became just a supporting actor again.  So, with a bit of exercise [not to mention SimWardrobe], Dennis got fit, and became a total babe magnet...somewhat to his wife's chagrin, though she likes his sexier clothes.

Katrina has chosen the life of the unemployed housewife and is instead active in the community, welcoming each new neighbor into Old Town.  Though she and Dennis wanted children, they were never so lucky.  However, having seen what her sister and sister-in-law had to go through, Katrina is now relieved that she didn't have to deal with morning sickness, extra weight gain, etc.  She's happy just taking care of her nephews without being responsible for them as a mother.

Monica, Katrina's younger sister, married a young man named Kyle Dylans.  However, with her struggling with sporting mishaps and him working long hours as an inventor, their home life began to suffer.  Finally, Monica took her sister up on her offer and moved in with her and Dennis.  Kyle naturally followed along.  Now, with fewer worries about money, Monica was able to work through her athletic career, finally retiring from playing to take on the better paying jobs of assistant coach, and finally Coach.

Kyle, no longer under pressure to bring in a minimal paycheck for long hours, was able to work through his own difficulties and finally settled into his Theorist profession.  Although the limited hours are better, the long hours of his early career have taken their toll, and he's almost always in bed by 8 o'clock, 9 at the latest.  Unless, of course, he drinks lots and lots of coffee or espresso, in which case he can almost always go all night.

Kyle and Monica have one son, Franklin.  Franklin is playful and friendly, but also very energetic and exuberant.  Few of his classmates can keep up with him, and so he often gets chosen for teams because of his speed and athleticism.

Katrina and Monica's younger brother, R.J., had left home before their marriages, and was getting by as an internet entrepreneur.  However, he was surviving by staying with various friends.  Katrina dragged him home with her and forced him to move in.  With a stable home for the first time in several years, R.J. was finally able to develop a social life and find a girlfriend.  Tired of the long hours, he decided also to take a pay cut and begin working as an Exorcist.

Olivia is the young woman whom R.J. met in the Old Town commericial area.  She had just moved into town, and he was exorcising a spirit that had wandered too far from its tombstone.  The two hit it off, and after a few weeks, got married.  Olivia found a niche for a new business, and she soon became a CEO.

R.J. and Olivia also have one son, named Benjamin.  Unlike his cousin, Benjamin is more inclined towards fantasy and magic.  Still, he's the only one able to keep up with his cousin.

The Jones family moved out of the old neighborhood and into a much larger house.  It took a bit of doing, but now their home is much more homey.  Still, Dennis and Katrina still remember their first home fondly.