You're an IN-JOKE Character! Stop having a mind of your own!

-D: What the-?-
Gypsy Robinson's acting up again.
-D: Ah. *smirk* She is going to be my girlfriend in later stories, you should expect her having a mind of her own.-
Well, I didn't plan on her being your girlfriend later. . . .
Since most of you readers are probably lost by this point, I'll bring you up to speed:
2002: While writing "V.D.," I went a tad in-joke crazy. I decided that anybody who came back from the grave needed some doctors around to look after him. So I invented Dr. John Conner, a regular doctor, and Dr. Gypsy Sol Robinson, a psychologist. Gypsy was an in-joke based on one of my favorite TV shows, "Mystery Science Theater 3000." Gypsy was the name of one of the robot characters on the show. It was set on the Satellite of Love, aka the SOL. And the first main human character was Joel Robinson. Having had my fun, I dismissed her.
2003: I wrote "Dark Half." Since Marty was struggling with a mental condition, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (as suggested by my editor), he had to see a shrink. Ta-da, look who's back. She dragged Dr. Adams from "World of Darkness" with her too. I wrote them both in -- Glenda Adams her usual perky/bitchy self, Gypsy more calm and better-suited to the job. Gypsy also got her first sort of description -- green eyes.
2004: Now she's getting troublesome. I'd been working on a variation of the same story for a while now, my "Untitled" piece (which, incidentally, now has a title: "Definition of a Friend"). I'd rewritten it twice, and the darn thing just wasn't clicking right. My main plotline -- Emily's best friend Holly discovers a secret about the boys and their link -- was working okay, but the plot seemed to be limping along. I needed more tension, something to throw a monkey-wrench into the works. I decided that the revelation should come an an inconvient time for Doc -- namely, when he's discovering he's in love with someone. But I didn't know who to make the girlfriend for Doc.
And then -- guess who.
That's right, Gypsy came back, with the intention of becoming Doc's significant other. I was a little startled, but then I saw some merit in her stance. Doc is generally known as the town crazy man in fan fiction -- how ironic for him to fall for a psychologist! This version of DoaF clicked, and Gypsy joined the main cast -- late (her real debut is in 1989), but she joined it. I plotted out her age and a bit of backstory for her.
Now, a few nights ago, I started planning out some stuff for another future story, in which Gypsy introduces Doc to her parents. Unfortunately, Mr. and Mrs. Robinson are a bit Puritanical in their outlook -- they're very proud of their daughter, but they're not too thrilled about her love life. (For Gypsy's mom, think Marie from "Everybody Loves Raymond" -- or, even better, if you get BBC/BBCAmerica, Ella (Janet's mum) from "My Hero.") I was doing the voices when Mrs. Robinson called Gypsy by her full name:
Gypsy Rachel Robinson.
Not Gypsy Sol Robinson. Gypsy Rachel Robinson.
So, you see, not only has Gypsy become more than just an in-joke character, she's actually making some of the in-joke go away! What do you do with a character like that?!
-M: *giggling* Sounds like you have to put her back in her place.-
I can't. Rachel sounds right. -.- Damn characters and their good ideas. . . .

Clayton House Time

As usual, popping over to Strangetown. We started out early Saturday, with Clara studying cooking. I finally sent her to bed, so Jennifer was the first one up. She made everybody toaster pastries. Lorraine was up next -- I had her invite George over, and he brought Pollination Tech along. Jennifer was feeling lonely, so I had her chat up PT while Lorraine fulfilled a bunch of George wants. After they left, Jennifer called up J.C. to strengthen the friendship. Later, once Lorraine went to work, she had Marty over to kiss and cuddle. Doc also called Clara about that time. Clara ended up making candies in a bid to get that final cooking point. *laugh* She kept randomly stuffing the candy in her mouth instead of the box.
-D: Hey, you have your own free candy machine. What would you do?-
I wouldn't even bother putting them in the boxes. :p Anyway, Jennifer stayed up all night on Sunday, as I had had her use the energizer after Marty left. She finished her latest painting and sold it for 587 simoleons. This apparently makes it a masterpiece, and she got a memory identifying it as such.
-J: Cool!-
-M: You go Jennifer! Now let me sell one.-
I'll work on it when I go back to your house. I also decided Jennifer should earn some body points -- she worked out enough to become fit as well. After a bath, I decided Jennifer should pick up some groceries. Clara bathed and collected money from the tree while Jennifer headed off to 88 Road to Nowhere. After grabbing the groceries, Jennifer decided to chat with the game store clerk, Allison. Turns out her last name is Fuchs -- I decided she'd have to be Edward's "sister." Abijeet was also there, Jennifer exchanged some banter with him. After hitting the bathroom, Jennifer decided to head home. (Aside: Doc happened to walk by while Jennifer was getting on the taxi. Abijeet chased after him, gave him a tickle and told him a joke. I thought that was cute.)
At home, Clara made omlettes while Jennifer set down the groceries and headed for bed. Clara put them away after breakfast. I put her back to studying, and she did get her final skill-point while Lorraine was in the bathroom. Now Clara has three maxed skills! I'll have to wait until Tuesday to get her a promotion though. She also worked out and is just this side of fit. I'll work on that later. Jennifer got up late, had chili con carne and cookies, and called up her pal Eddie. They finally became proper friends on the phone. Clara and Jennifer also reasserted their familial bonds before Clara went to bed. Lorraine, upon coming home, hit the piano to gain creativity points for her next promotion. She's got the next three days free, which is good for that.

Still working on Lone Pine Mall -- I just have to see about getting a better look at the mall entrance for JC Penny. Once it's done I'll upload it for all to see. :)