
It's not easy... Growing up Strange. Welcome back to "The Heiress of Strangetown". This won't hurt a bit.
When you last visited Strangetown... Grandpa Scott was killed by the Headmaster for not eating enough Grilled Cheese. Phoenix grew up smarter, and Bertrum recieved a Mr. Jack-In-The-Box.
Allistar was determined to have his children in private school so they could grow up rich and successful. He somehow managed to bribe a headmaster from a different school to come out to the house.
I'm from SSEX (Strangetown School for EXceptional students)

So I hear people are dying to get their kids into your school Mr. Headmaster...
Given the unfortunate circumstances with Grandpa Scott, I think we can waive the tuission deposit.
Unfortunately, no one died at this headmaster visit, but Bertrum and Phoenix were accepted into Private School.

Bertrum wasn't happy about having to go to Private School, but Belinda quickly squashed his protests.

Hi! I'm Phoenix Sway! Is this the bus to SSEX?
Meet my sister, Phoenix Gump... .

I'm really sorry about my sister m'am. She's not from around here, I mean she's an alien. My dad got this probe thing that I'm not supposed to talk about and well, I don't have to sit next to her, do I?
Just get on the bus kid.

Not only was young Phoenix the smartest child in strangetown, she also had a flair for business.
This lemonade is made with hydroponic lemons that I grew in jars in my bedroom and it's sweetened through a chemical process that involves crushing and boiling those yellow flowers behind me that sprouted up from Grandpa Scott's grave. If you buy two glasses of lemonade it comes with a stockholder's certificate for my company - Alienade.
Bertrum pursued more traditional forms of entertainment.
Watch this Grandma! I'm going to run through the AquaOcto without my flesh rotting!

Whether or not Allistar ever grew up is a subject which is still widely debated
Die Zombie!
Like Allistar, that's your mother, and you just got her Grilled Cheese wet.

Although it was unlikely that Belinda would ever fulfill her dream of being a dancer for Madonna, she didn't let that stop her from keeping in shape. Just in case. You never know when Madonna will do a "Like a Zombie" tour. Hey. Don't say it couldn't happen... *Like a Zombie....Dead for the very first time....Like a Zooommmmbieeee....*

And some sims just live lives of quiet desperation...

Allistar taught his little Phoenix everything he knew, but somehow that wasn't enough for her.
Dad! You didn't remove the galbladder laproscopically? And you used hand sewn stitches? How barabaric! Did you even read the new SMA protocol for gastric surgical procedures? You might as well have chopped your paient up with a bloody axe!
Why didn't I think of that??? Go get me the axe sweetie.

Although it surprised everyone. Bertrum actually grew up.
*poof*

Oh cool! An orange shirt! I've always wanted an orange shirt!

Ofcourse the term "grow up" is always a relative one in the Sway family.
"I'm the dreaded Pirate Bertrum of Strangetown"
Strangetown is a desert.
And?
Pirates sail in boats, boats float in water. Deserts don't have water or boats.
But the bathtub has water.
Some things are just a lost cause....

Today was my first day of Private School Grandma.
How was it?
I liked it, except the other kids were eating strange food that wasn't grilled cheese.
Well don't let them feed it to you. Grilled Cheese is the only edible food and it's the reason you are so smart.
Is it true the headmaster killed Grandpa Scott?

Allistar continued to make worthless junk, which made an incredible profit on ebay.
I really should open a store...

And Phoenix grew up.
Does this coat make my skin look green?
In honor of her birthday, Phoenix got to take a special trip.
. Oh why do I have to be the victim of IBS? (Intergallactic Breeding Studies) They've come for her! I always knew they would...

Fortunately, Phoneix returned, unharmed...

But very tight lipped about her adventures.
It was a private family matter, and that's all I'm going to say... Except you should really watch your step now Bertrum....
Belinda and Donte had an odd but loving relationship.
I love when you've been out in the sun Donte, you smell just like grilled cheese!
Allison maxed her IW of making $100,000
Like I'm the highest paid Psychic Psychologist Evar. But I already knew that....
Belinda remained in politics, believing in a better Strangetown. It isn't easy for a zombie to regain their skills, but Allison was a patient coach.
Recycling is BAD! If we keep using old things, there will be no need for new things.
Like try not to spit when you talk.


And that's really the more normal part of how Bertrum and Phoenix Sway grew up strange.
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