Simon West-Walker

Simon was born the son of Jensen West-Walker and India Landgraab in Jamie's Cabin in Sulani.

## Upbringing

Simon made strong childhood friends with his niece Aspen Tinsley when he was young. India proved to be a mature and sensible mother figure for Simon, while Jensen sometimes struggled to fulfil the family man role. Simon also had strong relationships with his paternal grandparents Abraham and Jillian, who owned Jamie's Cabin at the time. Simon was devastated to learn that Jensen had run away with another woman named Cerys Loganheart, abandoning Simon and leaving him in the sole care of India, Abraham and Jillian.

## Abraham's Death

Some years later, when Abraham was nearing the end of his life, Simon was pleased to see Jensen return to say goodbye to his father. Simon stayed very close to Abraham until the end of his life. Simon witnessed Abraham collapse and die of old age - something which left him traumatised and heartbroken. Around this time, Abraham's sister April Walker had also moved in briefly. Simon struggled to process his emotions and found solace in Aspen, who helped him manage his grief.

## Moving to Windenburg

India found love in Susan Rockwell and decided to temporarily move in with her in Brindleton Bay. Simon struggled to accept this at first but ultimately wished her farewell. April then suggested to Jensen that they take Simon and move to Windenburg for a fresh start, to which Jensen agreed to in hopes of honouring Abraham and becoming a good father to Simon. Jillian also joined them and the four moved away. Sadly, Jillian died of old age shortly after they moved in.

## Joining India in Brindleton Bay

After hearing of his stepmother Susan's death, Simon decided to move to Brindleton Bay and live with India in Domus Familiaris, Brindleton Bay. He then befriended the housemates there, including Susan's niece Lilliana Rockwell and his adopted sister Dakota Rockwell. Simon became a barista and was pleased to find order in his life.

## Meeting Alondra Barnett

Not long after moving in, Simon befriended Brindleton Bay local Alondra Barnett and quickly fell for her. The two decided to start a relationship which quickly became very passionate. Alondra was then shocked to learn she was pregnant. Although initially remaining distant from Simon, she contacted him after giving birth to his daughter Shantel West-Walker. Soon after, Simon moved in with Alondra and her parents at Hound's Head.

## Moving to Evergreen Harbour

Simon sometimes clashed with Alondra's parents Marcelo and Dahlia as they struggled to raise Shantel. Alondra also fell at odds with them and they eventually suggested they move out. Simon then heard about Evergreen Harbour, an economically unstable town wherein the residents were fighting to improve their lives. Simon suggested they move there to make positive change, and Alondra agreed to escape her parents, while Shantel stayed in the temporary care of her grandparents. They moved in to an off-the-grid lot named the Shipping Views, while Alondra's friend Scarlett moved in too. They quickly realised the severity of Evergreen Harbour's nature problems but were determined to turn things around. India visited Simon unexpectedly and was upset by the horrific state of Simon's home, demanding he move in with her. Simon refused and continued on his aspiration.

## Keeping Afloat Admist Financial Problems

The trio fell into financial ruin in their new home. Simon and Alondra voted for eco appliances in the neighbourhood action plans, but another aspect won the vote. A devastating thunderstorm ravaged the town for days, striking Alondra and the grill, while created a food problem for them. Simon then decided to make saving the town his job - he quit job as a barista and instead became a civil designer. Not long after, Alondra decided to pursue the same career. Their income steadied with help from Scarlett's writing career and the trio bought a windmill to generate power in the lot. Soon after, they purchased a water generator. At Christmas time, India visited and insisted on providing Simon with some money, allowing them to replace the grill and buy a computer for Scarlett's writing. To Simon's shock, he was then told by Alondra that she was pregnant with his second child. After some promotions, a near death experience in a grill fire, and desperately trying to keep a steady cashflow, Simon and Alondra welcomed their second child Myron West-Walker.