Aidan is preparing dinner before Denny gets home from work.

Denny has arrived. He really liked the face painting Aidan got at the festival; he also liked the sushi he prepared for him.

The two of them had dinner together, Denny had some news to tell Aidan.

He was promoted at work, finally! He's now a Level 3, Stagehand. Aidan is so happy for him, although he's a little sad as well, cause he hasn't had inspiration to keep painting and advance his career. Hopefully he will soon pass this "painter's block" and be able to continue creating masterpieces. Good luck, Aidan!

Denny is practicing on his keyboard. He needs to improve his piano skill to get another promotion.

Meanwhile, at his job, Alexis had to save his own brother's life. Yes, Aidan nearly drowned, and with his clothes on. Denny came running as soon as he knew.

Aidan said there was no need to make a fuss, he just had a bit too much to drink before diving into the sea in search of inspiration for his art. Whatever, he gave them quite a scare!

Alexis, ever so dedicated to his job, stays at his Lifeguard post until the sun sets. At that hour there are still a few potential swimmers on the beach, such as Helen Hoffman, who looks very comfortable in her lounge chair.

Of course, at dusk and at this season of the year, he would rather wear warm clothes than freeze in his work 'uniform'.

It's almost time for Alexis to go home, but Helen decided to head for the water, hopefully she's not thinking of swimming. Denny, Aidan's boyfriend is still there too, practicing the guitar. (My Sunlit Tides save has many glitches, among them, the invisible guitar one, so yeah, sorry about that).

On Leisure Day, Amina had a gathering at her house and invited her siblings for lunch with their partners. Here she is eating hot dogs with her brother Adam and brother-in-law Denny. Teodor didn't come because naturally, on this day, he had to be with his wife and children. Aidan didn't attend either, no one really knows why.

Who did attend was Ursula, wearing a cute and colorful swimsuit; Alexis said he would arrive later, he is currently at the gym, but he'll join them later.

Alina, Len and Ashley preferred to eat in the garden to be closer to the hot tub. (Since there is no pool in Amina's house).

To celebrate, Aidan and Denny went out to dinner at Riku's Luau Diner.

Before going in, Denny had to answer a phone call; Aidan waited for him smoking a cigarette. In the meantime, other customers came in and out of the restaurant, among them Aidan's brother Adam.

As Denny looks for a place to sit, Adam takes the opportunity to greet his brother and ask him how things are going. Aidan fills him in on the latest events. Adam is glad that everything at Aidan and Denny's house is back to normal. Although, knowing Aidan, that might only be temporary, but you gotta have hope.

Denny did have a chance to talk to new cleaning guy, though, when he returned from the elixir store. Both he and Aidan learned that he's straight and married. Well, if the senior lady can't keep the job, her understudy poses no threat to the tranquility of Aidan and Denny's home.

In other good news, Aidan has just finished another one of his paintings, although he himself still can't figure out what the heck it is.

It's Denny's day off, so he spent it doing what he likes to do best after playing guitar: going to Alistair's and mixing potions to increase his Alchemy skill.

Meanwhile, at home, Aidan welcomes the new cleaning guy… Wait, a guy? He asked for an elderly lady! Well, turns out said lady had a setback today, so they sent what's-his-name to fill in for her or whatever. Aidan told him that he already has a boyfriend who is a musician and wishes to be a movie composer. New cleaning guy doesn't even pay attention, he seems awestruck by Aidan for being a celebrity. Well, actually, the celebrities are his parents, but never mind.

New cleaning guy (Aidan doesn't want to know his name) comes in to clean the painting studio. Aidan is too focused on his painting to talk to him now. Not that he doesn't find him (very) attractive, he just prefers not to look, so he won't get in trouble. Good call, Aidan.

Denny, after returning from work. He is a little worried cause it's been several days, and he hasn't gotten another promotion. Aidan had already gone to sleep when he arrived; he is tired as well, he almost fell asleep on the couch in the living room.

He finally decided to go upstairs and get into bed. Aidan is sleeping like a log. Denny also fell asleep instantly, it seems that just by feeling Aidan next to him, all his worries disappear. :)

Denny has been practicing with the guitar for days and has not been able to improve his skill, he's kind of getting tired of it, hours of study and he can't complete another point, it's truly frustrating.

Then he suddenly remembered the elixir he had bought at the store a few days ago, the Potent Skill Booster. He had it there for an emergency, well this is one cause if he doesn't make another skill point, he won't get another promotion.

Not sure if it will work, but here goes…

Wow, that's a pretty strong elixir, Denny hopes it doesn't kill him.

Yes, it looks like it has taken effect!

That's it! Thanks to the Potent Skill Booster, Denny was able to complete one more skill point. Now let's go get that promotion! 

Aidan still felt a bit guilty about the Rufus affair, so, with the extra money left from the sale of his painting, he bought Denny a gift.

Yep, it's another guitar. Oh well - Denny is grateful anyway.

And since he has a new instrument, Denny will go practice to see how it sounds.

Wow, it sounds a lot better than the old one, Denny quickly becomes absorbed in his music.

And Aidan focuses on his painting. His life with Denny has never been as good and happy as it is now. Let's hope it stays that way.

When Denny came home from work he had good news, he got a promotion. Great, now they have a little more money to pay the bills with.

Aidan was relieved that their financial situation would improve, but of course he was also very happy for Denny.

He rushed to congratulate him; he thanked him as well for staying by her side.

He gave him a hug and let him know how lucky he was to have him by his side.

After demonstrating their love for each other, Aidan and Deny fell fast asleep. This has been the best and most peaceful night for these two in a long time.

Night fell at Aidan and Denny's house.

Aidan is worried about two things: bills and Rufus.

Yeah, he needs to end his relationship with the cleaning guy, Denny doesn't deserve to be cheated on.

 

Aidan, racing through the storm to get home early.

He's in a hurry to tell Denny that he doesn't have to worry about Rufus.

Arriving home at last, Denny has arrived too, phew! 

A severe storm blew through Sunlit Tides in the late afternoon. What happened to the beautiful, sunny day they had just a few hours ago?

Denny will have to run home, but first... 

A quick stop at Alistair's Elixirs & Sundries.

After buying his elixirs, Denny thought it was a good idea to exercise on the spot.

Because, well -- you know, you need to be in shape for your career and all that.