It is presumed that Yves died recently, as the bakery's stock includes cheesecake and Baked Alaska, which neither Denise nor Gilbert have the skill to make. However examining his character data with SimPE shows that Yves has no skill points, or talent badges. Denise and Gilbert do not have memories of his death. If Denise initiates any romantic interactions with another Sim, she will receive a memory for a cheating spouse, as if Yves is alive.