A Geeky Bard's SimLit

 Chapter 9: A Neighborly Visit Keoni was enjoying a mid-morning splash in the ocean, when once again, Kapena picked him up and carried him down the beach toward the Kealohas' house. "We've been invited over for another playdate," Kapena explained. Then he set Keoni down on the sand outside the Kealoha residence. "You go on in. I have something to do really quick." "Okay Papa," Keoni agreed. He started to toddle towards the neighbors' house. Kapena watched him go for a few steps, then turned around as if he wanted to make sure no one could see whatever he was doing. Keoni crawled up the Kealoha house's front steps -- a rather long flight of stairs for a toddler, but he managed. Then he walked into the house through the front door. The stereo was playing a kids' music radio station, and the Kealohas were already helping themselves to hot dogs. A good start to a playdate. A few minutes later, Kapena walked in the door, and Hokulani arrived...

Chapter 8: A Playdate with Destiny One day, after Keoni had finished his usual morning routine, he decided to go outside and splash in the ocean. However, while he was enjoying the water, Kapena picked him up and carried him along the beach. Keoni fussed a bit at having his splashy time interrupted, but Kapena paid no heed. He brought his son to a house down the street. "This is the home of our neighbors, the Kealoha family," he explained. "They invited us over for a playdate. In spite of Makoa Kealoha's questionable opinions on the state of the islands, it will be good for you to make a friend your own age." Keoni went inside, explored a bit, and found some building blocks in what looked like a toddler's bedroom with a few pieces of pink, baby blue and light purple furniture. However, the siren sound of kids' tunes on a music player soon convinced him to abandon the tower he'd been building and head back out to the Kealohas' living room. A few o...