simmer : v. tr. and intr. (word coming from miton « mie de pain ").
Cook for a long time over low heat in water or broth.
Prepare, plan, hatch, lie, wait, bother.
Slowly prepare something for a result.
Mitigate a case: prepare it well.
Create a comfortable future.
Take care of someone (cuddle, pamper, pamper).
To cook: to obtain all kinds of comfort and conveniences, to take care of oneself.
Bored, tormented.