Kurt was an emperor, a great leader. He was very good at turning ideas into reality. He was inspired one night to have a coming-of-age party for his son Kendrick. (Kendrick is a Scottish name meaning royal chieftain as Kendrick was destined to sire the seventh generation of Kleptos in Riverview.)

Kolton, being a good uncle, called up all the available young ladies.

Kendrick's sisters, Keisha and Kayla, planned the menu. (Keisha is a culinary librarian and knows all the great recipes. So, Kayla generally asks Keisha the best way to prepare something.)

Keisha then went shopping for everything.

Kendrick, being a very friendly guy, wanted to invite some gals he knew, even if they were a bit older. However, sometimes those Sims are older than they appear. A day away from being an elder still looks quite young, but Kendrick needs someone young enough to have babies.

Preparations for the party go well. Kayla makes one last check. Everything is ready.

The guests begin to arrive. Sherri was eager and ran ahead of everyone else. Michaela, being young and athletic, wasn't too far behind with a plate of food for the party. Lagging a bit behind were Spring, young Tracie, and Debbie (who contemplated going off on her own to eat the plate of goodies she'd brought).

After meeting and getting to know all the prospective future spouses, Kendrick made his decision. Tracie was too young, Debbie liked food a bit too much, and Spring was acting very strangely and was hard to get to know. Kendrick really liked Kirsten, even if she was older, but she already had a partner.

So, he had to decide between the eager Sherri or still teen-aged Michaela. Something about Sherri's almost desperate eagerness didn't appeal to Kendrick. When he found out that Michaela was a kleptomaniac, it seemed that she was pre-destined to bring in the next generation of Kleptos.

So, with that momentous decision made, Kendrick was ready to make his wish and blow out the candles. The guests assembled in front of the house in the time-honored tradition of placing flaming birthday cakes where they might do the least damage. A few of the family ancestors helped to celebrate the occasion.

The party was a success. Kendrick actually sparkled with happiness. His guests all had a great time.

When Kendrick later invited over Michaela, she had grown into a lovely young adult. He was quite taken with how she turned out and she appeared quite smitten with him. The future of the Kleptos clan was in good hands.

Kendrick got down on one knee and took out a box with a shiny gemstone. Michaela anxiously anticipated the next moment. Ken exuded confidence.

After a private ceremony, the young couple celebrated. Once again, time-honored traditions followed. Michaela was a very happy Sim and Kendrick was quite contented as well.

Unfortunately, the Kleptos household was too full to think of expansion yet. However, Kurt proved that he wasn't so evil. He made the ultimate sacrifice, giving up his life, and thus providing room for another, yet-unborn Kleptos to have life.

The Kleptos family gathered around as Kurt transitioned to the after-life.

His dearly departed wife, Kami, was heart-broken at his passing. 'Tis the way of life that one mourns the loss of what might yet have been done. Kami will, however, welcome the new addition to the family most joyously.