First World Problems

ROUND 1: June 2010

Walker Family

Archie Walker; 71 | Kerry Walker; 66 | Maryann Walker; 32 |  Penny Walker; 29 | Phillp Walker; 32 | Billy Walker; 8

Archie and Kerry Walker had built an amazing life for there kids but everything seemed to be crumbling down lately. 

There daughter, Maryann, was a college drop out that did nothing but hang out with the high society of Goldcrest. With no job and nothing going for herself, Archie and Kerry worried for her future.

His son, Phillp was a small time commercial actor trying to break into the business. He had a bad gambling problem though and that hindered his success.

"You should of joined me on the waves today. After some surfing we went diving and found a missile"

"That's awesome dad I wish I could've. I had to practice my lines though. 

"And I had to finish my project. If I finish it now then I won't have to do it later and can enjoy my summer pop pop!"

Archie smiled at his only grandchild. The kid was bright and a ball of energy. He almost didn't want his son and wife to move away. He would miss having his grandson here every day.

"Did you bring it?"

"Of course I did child. Do you have the money?"

"Of course I do!"

The potion exchanged hands before the Gypsy was quickly on her way.

While playing with his son, Billy, Phillp sees his sister with the town gypsy.. He knew she sold potions to all the college kids. He quickly rushed his son inside. He didn't want him exposed to this kind of lifestyle.

Kerry, recently retired, was sick. Very sick. For 5 years now she had been dealing with Cancer with no luck. The cancer seemed to only get worst with each treatment. She knew she didn't have long now. 

"I saw you with the gypsy Mary."

"She was lost and I was giving her directions."

"Funny you should say that. She seems to be lost every month and you are always out there to greet her."

"I spend a lot of time outside Phillp."

"Cut the crap! I know you are doing those potions! I will tell dad!"

At the threat Mary looks up at her brother.

"You wouldn't dare!"

With a small smile Phillp bets his sister something for his silence. She agrees but isn't happy about it. 

With a grumble, Maryann walked up the steps to Goldcrest Plaza. She had to get this bet over with. Two days of a costume.  

With her outfit in hand she heads out to the club for a night out. 

Going out ended up not being so bad. Kent Fowler was there and she was still trying to convince him and his wife to join the high society. They were the mayor family after all and that would boost her to the top if she could convince them to join. 

He didn't seem to care or say anything about her choice of clothing and for that she was grateful. Her night out was uneventful in the way of, she didn't run into anybody she knew. Thank goodness.