It’s funny you mention Izumi’s interactions with Don. When I checked their relationship barometer, I can see that they are high in friendship and they don’t have the slightest line in the pink romance barometer. I think you’ve seen it right. Izumi is in a good mood, but Don is not her target.
Rasmus seems annoyed without being directly jealous, but I think it’s wise not to jeopardize his friendship with Don. I can’t stand the jealous outbursts in the game. They are so annoying.
Don is in the process of growing up and he is gradually able to make quite mature choices, although Katrina may not seem like his best choice.

I am very impressed by Allan’s development myself. His traits are still hot-tempered and jealous, but I had no idea yoga in the game is that mood-stabilizing. The yoga exercises have really changed his character.

I love the scene where Izumi is telling Fie about the wedding. Fie looks so intently at her. It’s delightful.

Don… Don… Don. I don’t even know what to say. He seems to be really struggling with an identity crisis and and possible change in what he wants out of life. I’m not surprised, exactly, that he ends up back in Katrina’s arms. But I doubt that’s going to go very well.

There may have been more going on in the game version of this than is shown in the story, but I didn’t interpret Izumi’s interactions with Don as flirty, just friendly. I interpreted Rasmus as overreacting and being overly suspicious without reason. The comment about getting Rasmus a pair of underpants like Don’s seemed like Izumi playfully flirting with Rasmus, rather than commenting on Don. And Rasmus seemed more jealous than he should have been in that moment. All very realistic, just a different take on it. Rasmus clearly thinks Izumi is attracted to Don (and doesn’t trust Don not to take advantage of that) so it makes sense that it would start causing trouble. But Izumi seems fairly innocent to me (she might think Don is nice to look at, but her interactions with him don’t look like she’s encouraging anything to happen, at least to my way of thinking).

I like that Don was mature enough to recognize the trouble he might be getting into with a good friend. He’s growing up, it seems, even if his solution was to go back to Katrina.

Speaking of guys who gave grown up a lot… Bravo for Allan’s mature choice to go do yoga and calm himself down! Well done Allan!

I think that Fabio has given Don a push in a direction where he starts to reconsider his life…or maybe really starts to take a stand. Fabio really likes Don. I think they are quite touching together 🥰

Tusnelda and Martin are very ignorant when it comes to baby care, but they will definitely make good parents. There is lots of love in their home. I can definitely see them and Rasmus and Izumi having a toddler party together 👶🏼👶🏼

I am so happy for Martin and Tusnelda even though her colleagues are a bit confused about the whole thing. I’m sure she and Martin will be great parents, even if they’re still a bit clueless, and Rasmus and Izumi will surely give them good advice.

The road has certainly been long for Martin and Tusnelda. Martin in particular has put his dreams on hold for a very long time.

Don really has a lot of good qualities, except perhaps for a spine. He actually has a fairly healthy way of thinking, but I imagine that he is in a development that feels like free fall to him. It takes courage to let go of the familiar and courage is not always connected to the one with the strongest muscles.
Rasmus and Izumi have a very strong relationship. Don only managed to scratch the paint a little, despite his heart panties 😅

Masato never seems to get the shine he’s dreaming 😂

Katrina definitely has a passion for Don. She contacted him several times while he was gone. Their new arrangement probably suits Don perfectly, but Katrina not so much 😉

And we arrive with Don. I love how protective he’s grown of Fabio. Ironically, his own father instincts awaken right after he turns down Katrina’s wish for children- Yikes. Izumi is right in that Rasmus should trust her, but Don does have a reputation, and seeing him in his boxers blushing at Izumi does not make it hard to jump to conclusions. And poor Rasmus has been burned before by a cheating partner. I’m going to believe that they are strong enough to make it through speedbumps like this.

Bwahahaha, omg Masato XD not even the NPC sims seem to want to give him the time of day. Poor guy 😂

Sigh. Katrina just won’t quit. And Don doesn’t have the spine to stay away from her when she approaches him. I absolutely do not trust her to not secretly still be trying for a baby. As long as he doesn’t go back to- gaaahhhh, of course he ends up back at Katrina’s house.

Woo! Go Tusnelda and Tusnelda’s Simray! That thing comes in handy at the weirdest of times.

I didn’t know the Sims Forum was winding down! I follow you on WordPress, so I catch every update! 🙂

Life is messy. I give you absolutely right. Not everything goes as smoothly as you plan 🙃
PS: I’m glad you found me. It’s really hard to find story updates in the Sims Forum since it’s already winding down and the structure is blown.