The Newbie Family

When Bob and Betty Newbie moved into town--before incorporation--they knew no one.  And, struggling as they were to make ends meet, it was difficult to find the time to meet their neighbors--what few there were.  Bob and Betty--who both appreciate good food--found themselves gaining weight rapidly as they coped with the stress of their new lives.  All along Betty wanted to have children, but she knew--and Bob agreed--that trying to raise a family on their budget wouldn't be fair for any children they might have.  So, they decided to stabilize their incomes first, then discuss raising a family again after that.

Both Bob and Betty entered into law enforcement, but a lack of skills meant they only managed to become Cadets.  The income wasn't great, but it was steady, and they could have a humble lifestyle, so long as they sacrificed some luxuries--like a color TV and comfortable chairs--to make way for their needs.  Unfortunately, Betty soon discovered that she couldn't have children.  This broke her heart, and Bob wasn't about to hurt her more by suggesting they adopt instead.  Besides, while they could have perhaps afforded to raise their own child, the adoption process would have strained their resources tremendously.

Around this time, Betty's younger brother Trevor came to town, looking for a place to stay.  He moved in with them, and soon established himself as a top-caliber scientist.  With the addition of Trevor's savings and income, Bob thought it might be the right time to suggest adopting.  However, before he could broach the subject, Betty shot it down from her side, saying that she wanted to focus on her career instead.  Bob, though he himself wanted a family, chose not to press the point and devoted himself to his career as well.  He decided to enlist in the military.  With his hefty build, however, it took a while before he could convert the fat to muscle.  He still looked overweight, but the military doctors all agreed that he was fit as a fiddle--despite looking more like a bass.

Betty left law enforcement as she took stock of her abilities and skills.  Her friend, Jason Silver, slipping her a little cash on the side, gradually drew her into a life of crime, taking her on as first an apprentice, then as an underling.

Around the time that Bob was preparing for Astronaut training and Betty was learning to operate a printing press, Amelia Stone (nee Farmer) left the Stone family, having fallen in love with Trevor.  The two were married, and Amelia moved into the Newbie house.  With the added income and an additional highly-skilled chef, Betty and Bob renewed their efforts to excelling in their professions, and in short order Bob was preparing for lift off and Betty was promoted from underling to partner in crime as a Smuggler in Jason's organization.

Shortly after the two reached their desired pay grades, Betty and Trevor's younger brother Zachary moved in.  He brought with him his girlfriend--and soon-to-be wife--Caitlyn.  Both were unemployed, but both were working diligently towards achieving their career goals, so Betty and Bob had no problem letting the two freeloaders watch the house while the rest of them worked.

Betty had resigned herself to having no children of her own, and was ready to think about adoption.  However, before that could be fully considered, Zachary and Caitlyn had a baby girl, Ruth.  A little while later Trevor and Amelia had a baby boy, Cedric.  Spending time with the two babies, Betty decided that she'd rather be the nice, doting aunt instead of the strict, stressed-out mother.

Once Ruth and Cedric were grown, Zachary and Caitlyn were free to finish their training for their careers.  Very quickly Zachary got picked up as a Dishwasher, and with his advanced skills moved swiftly through the restaurant industry to become a Celebrity Chef.  Caitlyn had to wait for an opening at the local circus--it was over crowded with Popcorn Vendors--until she could start, but once she got her foot in the door, her charisma and stamina got her promoted.  Fearless--but not foolhardy--she looks forward to the day she can step into the big top and have her big cats perform for the audience.