I honestly couldn't remember what Vicky looked like from the original game, and wouldn't have missed her if she didn't make it over to this mod. I did like her scene though. The shoplifters I likely remember little about since there was so little stuff involving them. If it weren't for the money aspect, I'd have just tossed that aspect of the game. Not that I'd be opposed to that part being expanded if it's done right. Or even better, if Bobby can catch one of his sisters shoplifting.
Julia was one of my favorites from the original game, despite not being a family member.
Since I replay some of her scenes in the original game a bit, as much as I love her model there are times there when it's a little clunky. I'm looking forward to see how her stuff plays out in this game. Although as you mentioned elsewhere, it would be nice if there were multiple outcomes versus just a straight retelling. The original game led us to think that sex with Julia was definitely going to be an option as a direct result, and possibly stealthy sex with Lucy. But Rainces dodged Julia's stuff for an update or two and then gave us the gave over scene for Lucy in that same update.