James makes a point of being out front of the Smith home which happens to be where the school bus stop is. He needs to meet and greet as many OldTown Sims as possible. This is the most densely populated section of Smithville and JS (as he is affectionately called) needs all the votes he can muster up. It also helps to be seen as a devoted parent (which he is). Ashlee, now a teen, finds this all a bit on the embarassing side.