Ferber – Beginnings and Endings
Rheta Ferber was moving to get away from her past – she hoped life on the island would be a pleasant change to a simpler life. Her two children, Erika and Ian got along very well – most of the time. Of course, a twelve hour boat ride does strange things to people, and Rheta could only look on in sympathy as Erika noogied Ian for his fifteenth stupid joke about farting.
Eventually though, she made them give it up and go inside while she checked out their nice new garden. Erika decided that she’d be nice to Ian and read him a story about bears (and an evil child named Goldilocks). Ian loved stories – especially ones where villains get their just desserts! (Goldilocks got THREE servings of dessert!)
Unfortunately, at the most exciting part of the story, there was a sudden noise outside, and both Erika and Ian ran out to see what was happening. They encountered Death, looking puzzled and staring at a pile of ash…
Erika, quicker on the uptake than her brother, begged Death to not take their mother. “We won’t have anyone to look after us – she’s all we have in the world! Please, you can’t take her from us!”
Death, still slightly confused, responded, “I’m sorry, Erika, but your mother’s time has come. I don’t really have much choice in the matter. Good luck – until I see you next.”
Ian, who had been hopeful that his sister would save the day, was completely overcome. He’d never felt so alone.
Erika, in a state of shock, wandered inside to stare at the bookcase. She wondered idly if she would be able to find a book to help her bring her mother back.
While Ian, outside, cleaned up all that remained of their mother.
Bonus Pic: Once Erika lost her plea with Death, she put on the best sadface. SADFACE!
Don’t you just want to give her a hug?
This entry was really quite difficult for me to write, and I’m not sure I addressed it in the best manner. I’m aiming for a cross between reality and the Sims 2 world, and I’m a little concerned that I’m not quite getting the right spot.
This is the third family – the introductory post on the last family should be posted in the next few days!
