Gen 2: Chapter Ten

First things first, Sofia is of age to move out. *ignore Bobby's affliction in this picture*

 Julio has finalized travel arrangements and he heads off with Miguel in tow. 

  News has spread of Shing's marriage to Jon Lesson.

Mimi got tired of Miguel's crap and went off to live with her sister.

Maya didn't seem to notice since she was spending all her free time with George. 

The hotel wasn't much but Julio wasn't planning on staying long. He decided to nap until it was night and he could venture out.

 Miguel took that opportunity to slip out and experience the big city on his own.

 Back at home things were getting serious.

So serious that Maya and George had started to make plans.

 Back in Bridgeport, Miguel was stopped in his tracks by the most gorgeous girl he had ever seen.

 He followed her until she stopped to sit at an old picnic table near a construction site.

 He introduced himself to Kya Noonan and felt like a missing piece of his life had fell into place.

 Julio woke up to find the room empty. Figuring Miguel got bored and went exploring close by, he decided to change and seek out the cure.

Kya brought Miguel to this awesome vamp hangout. Trying to impress her, he ordered some drinks from the bar.

*That's impressive*

After securing the small bottle the old lady had given him, Julio went to locate his son.

Miguel felt things were progressing rapidly with Kya. Their bodies swaying to the music, the bass thumping in his chest, and the smell of perfume and alcohol all blended to heighten his senses.

 He knew Kya felt it too and was sure they could find a secluded spot to ... Julio couldn't believe where he had found Miguel!

That Miguel would abuse his trust and go sneaking around the city with a PLAYER-MADE sim! Didn't he understand how much trouble that could get him into?

 So for the rest of their stay, he was grounded to the hotel room.

 Julio felt he had been too harsh so he stopped at the food truck to explain things to his dear son. How he was the third in line for the great Montoya legacy and only one player-made sim was allowed. And that was their founder and his grandfather, Rafe. Each of the heirs must now choose a pre-made sim to marry.

 Miguel felt crushed. But who would know if he didn't always follow the rules? He didn't believe in The Watcher, it was a false religion that parents used to scare kids into doing the right thing... right?

 The next morning, Julio hurried through the burning sun to the location the old woman had given him.

A safe haven for vampires in the city.

 He engaged the bartender in small talk. He soon learned there were people who had ways of telling the future and could also make small dolls that would give you the ability to control others. Julio lost track of time as he sat enthralled in the tales the bartender spun.

Miguel woke up to find a note and a small red bottle on the counter.  

Take this and keep it with you always. Stay in the room! Dad 

 This might be Miguel's last chance to see Kya, he was taking it!

She told him to wait until around 4pm, that was when her guardian, Roxette, left to walk their dog, Roxy.

Miguel felt nervous but eager.

 Things progressed quickly between them ...

 ... and perhaps a little too far.

The early return of Roxette found Miguel running for his life! He was brought up short by finding his father outside and furious.

Julio couldn't believe his son was thumbing his nose at The Watcher! If he weren't his only son, he would exclude him as heir.

 Miguel was just fine with that.

Upon his return, Julio was startled to see Maya still waiting up for them. He felt uneasy and tried to head for the stairs without giving her a chance to speak.

He knew the news she had to share wasn't going to be easy for him to take...