So the kids had gone on a weekend vacation so the parents could have their pre-wedding adult parties. This time it was Barone's turn.
His guests were three dudes - one newer friendship, Robin and... Christian. Yeap the two had become quite the friends over time.
And since Katra had the key to Barone's place she happened to come by too. Hung out a little and then left the guys alone.
And again, this was a very civilized party too.
Christian gave some marital/relationship advice. Speaking from experience with Duchess?

Speaking of the lady... She was out all day, working, trying to make her cause a success.
Eh? This dude had been to her bachelorette party. Doesn't he know the meaning of it?

Barone was her man! He had cooled off with the want to get married for a little but the party reminded him just how much he wanted to be with Duchess.

While she was out protesting for her cause she had half the mind to start protesting against ugly townie outfits!
What in the world!? At least it was dark already so hopefully not that many sims were offended by this monstrosity.

Barone's party was all talk and some drinking, good time but ended well anyway. No fancy stuff needed. Later he enjoyed some alone time with Duchess. She was eating ice cream Barone had made and got a brainfreeze.

Duchess received some nice fanmail too.

And well, the couple were home alome, they could have taken things to a romantic place but Duchess still had work to do.
She went to give a speech to some fans and paparazzi.
After the speech she tried to have a lovely chat with Barone but there were too many fans and paparazzi again.
Duchess had the urge to be rude to the photographers but held her tongue.

They headed home instead. And with that winter started. Brrr!

Duchess received a brand deal offer for a video game. Not sure she was gonna do it. She had done some videos before though that were kinda questionable regarding her cause.
These were her vids so far. How sad that the sexy ones receive the most attention and bring in the most money!?

The bachelorette party dude got in contact again. With a bit of hope that other thing besides sexiness can be appreciated.
Also, Gretchen called.
Huh? Maybe they had lost contact cause... they lived together very briefly so they should have known each other before this message.
Oh well.
More work.
Painting a mural.
Barone helped her out a little too but eventually went into one of the surrounding buildings for a drink.
Fans gathered around Duchess. Well, fans and the maid. The bright pink haired girl was the Goldmsith's maid. She hardly ever came by though and the family was thinking of sacking her and getting a butler instead.
Once the mural was done, Duchess signed some autographs and took pictures with her supporters.

Later on, Duchess donated some money to her cause too. And received more supportive messages.
Um, the sexy kind but as long as they pay attention to her cause all is well.