Day 215

## Story

Ernesto and Sophia's disagreement on housing structure is settled by Lily; Kath updates Luke on the upcoming film premiere.

## New Characters

*No new characters are introduced on this day.*

## Locations

*No new locations are unlocked on this day.*

Places to renovate:

* Sophia's side of the house

## Tasks

Players must earn 43 stars to complete the tasks of this day.

* Start New Day
* A design's demise
* The Storm Breaks
* House to Home
* Lorenzo Wisdom
* We keep growing
* Dark and Stormy
* Lily's Solution
* Frida and Diego
* Lie by Omission
* About the Swan
* With a whiff
* Wish you were here
* Pop Quiz
* Memory Garden
* So sunk
* Goin' for it
* Flower of Light
* Botanacious
* Return to sender

## Dialogue

#### Start New Day

> **Luke**I haven't slept that well in weeks! There's something about this ocean breeze.**Lily**The cooler the sea air, the more we get to snuggle up.**Luke**What's on the docket today, snuggle buddy?**Lily**Regina sent over design ideas for Sophia and Ernesto's house.
> They're great... but I still feel like it's not enough.**Luke**Those two aren't exactly seeing eye-to-eye. Can anything be enough?**Lily**I have to talk with them. I need to find out what they REALLY want...

#### A design's demise

> **Lily**Good morning, pals. Wanna see the designs I got from Regina?**Sophia**Of course. Just as soon as we show you both OUR designs.**Lily**I thought we were working off of Ernesto's layout...**Sophia**We were. And now we're not. Isn't home improvement exciting?

> **Sophia**Here we have my designs. Not the grandeur. Splendid, isn't it?**Ernesto**But what about mine, Lily? Simplicity accentuates the beauty, don't you think?

> **Sophia**Oh please. If simple was beautiful, then we'd make cathedrals our of shipping containers.**Ernesto**Perhaps we should!**Sophia**What next? Replace the Mona Lisa with a smirking emoji?**Lily**Uhh...these designs are both great. In very, very different ways...
> But I see some similarities in your balcony designs.
> How about we start there, and work our way to a compromise?

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#### The Storm Breaks

> **Lily**They seem to have cooled off a bit.
> Think fixing up the door inside will set them off again?**Luke**Probably. But we can't let that stop us.

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> **Ernesto**Lily, thank you for your continued labor amidst our slight squall.**Lily**Totally, Ernesto. We know it's a tense time right now.
> But we're almost finished with the top floor already...and it had me wondering...
> What are you planning to do with the extra space near the house?**Ernesto**Oh yes! I had thought of that too. Perhaps a tool shed?**Sophia**What do we need tools for? We can hire a handyman, Ernesto.
> I think a tea room is exactly what this space needs.**Ernesto**But I don't like tea! Finger sandwiches do not satisfy my hunger.**Sophia**Ugh! Fine! Do what you please. I'm through arguing with you.**Ernesto**Fine! I'm going to my lighthouse. At least the seagulls understand me...**Luke**That went as well as expected.

#### House to Home

> **Lily**Aww jeez...can't everything just be nice for once?
> I thought we chased the stress off this island already when we got rid of Mr. Rich.**Luke**We'll get things back to normal, Lils. You always save the day.**Lily**I know. But seeing those old lovers fight? It just feels hopeless...[Lola lands on the balcony.]**Lola**Hopeless! Hopeless! Hopeless!**Luke**Don't listen to her, Lils! She's just a bird.**Lily**She's right. I'll never turn this house into a home.**Lola**To home! To home! To home!**Lily**Wait a second... To home? To home?!
> That's it! To home!!! I have to call Regina!**Luke**Uhh... good talk, Lils. I can handle the rest from here.

#### Lorenzo Wisdom

> **Luke**Lily seems to have figured everything out.
> Thank goodness for that. I like working way more than thinking.

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> **Alma**Fencemaster Lorenzo! Did you scare everybody else away?**Luke**Nah, they did that all by themselves. What's up, little mama?**Alma**Just taking a morning stroll. Doctor says it's good for my heart.
> Yet my heart continues to ache for my dear worried Santi...
> The premiere weighs heavy on his shoulders. Perhaps I should just let him go to it.**Luke**And have him miss the baby being born? He wouldn't want that.**Alma**But I'll be fine. I have Ernesto and Sophia.**Luke**This isn't just your kid, Alma. Santi won't let you do this alone.
> Trust me: seeing Karen come into my world was the best moment of my life.
> Santi won't want to miss a moment like that.**Alma**You're right. I just wish there was some way to help him...

#### We keep growing

> **Alma**Speaking of Karen, how's the little tike doing?**Luke**Not so little anymore. She's growing up fast.
> She's really involved in her travel soccer team. Barely has time for her old man.
> Wanna see a pic? Rachel sent one over from yesterday's game.**Alma**That's no kid. She's beginning to look like a teenager.**Luke**Oh the teen years... I've been dreading them, Alma.
> But hey, she's a great communicator. I think we'll get through it together.**Lily**Mission accomplished. Regina is working on the big idea as we speak.**Alma**And what big idea is that, may I ask?**Lily**Oh hey Alma! I'd be happy to tell you about it...
> Just as soon as we get more greenery around here!

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#### Dark and Stormy

> **Alma**Please, Lily! Tell us your big plan.**Lily**Fine... after we add some lights. Trust me. This idea is worth the wait.

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> **Lily**Okay! So my big idea. Buckle up, folks. It's amazing!**Ernesto**AARGGH!
> Even the seagulls were rude to me... can I find no peace?**Lily**Ernesto, you okay, pal?**Ernesto**Why did I leave my solitary life? I don't get along with people. It's not my place.**Alma**Ernesto, please calm down.**Enresto**Maybe this relationship with Sophia was doomed to fail... we're too different...**Luke**Opposites attract. How do you think I landed a genius like Lily?**Ernesto**I'm already giving in too much. Just look at what we've built...
> This is Sophia's home. Not mine. Not Ernesto's...**Lily**Actually, I had a great idea which--**Ernesto**Enough. I'm tired of being explained life by you children.**Alma**Ugh... uhh... ah... ow, ow, ow...**Lily**Alma! What's wrong? Are you in pain?**Ernesto**What was I thinking? Such despair around a expecting mother. Ernesto, you fool...

#### Lily's Solution

> **Alma**I'm fine. Really. I'm okay. Everyone just give me some space. Please.**Ernesto**This is all my fault. What have I done?**Lily**Luke, can you work on the roof? I need to chat with Ernesto.**Luke**On it!

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> **Ernesto**I've harmed the monster of my future gandchild. I'm a monster.**Lily**Ernesto, you're not a monster. You're just having a rough go at it.**Enesto**But my plight is my own doing. It is inseparable.**Lily**It's not! I actually came up with a great idea that can fix everything.**Enesto**Really?**Lily**Yep! Go grab Sophia and Santi. Everybody needs to hear this.

#### Frida and Diego

> **Ernesto**I've retrieved them, Lily. Just as you asked.**Sophia**What's this all about, darling? I hear you have some big idea.
> I swear, if you recommend couples therapy...**Lily**I'm not NOT recommending couples therapy... but it's something bigger!
> Do you guys know the artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera?**Ernesto**Of course! I love 'Frida'. I watch anything with Selma Hayek in it.
> She's...\*ahem\*...a wonderful actress.

> **Lily**Well, they loved each other, but also wanted their own space.
> So they decided to live in two different neighboring houses!
> And when I remembered that I thought: why can't Ernesto and Sophia do the same?**Sophia**My goodness, Lily! That is a big idea. But is it possible?**Lily**There's enough room! And Regina just sent over a quick mock-up.
> So what do you think?**Sophia**What do we think? It's amazing, darling.**Ernesto**Truly! Thank you, Lily. I feel a renewed sense of hope.

#### Lie by Omission

> **Lily**We'll finish up this house first and then we can discuss the rest.
> Why don't you two discuss Regina's plans and decide which house will be whose?**Sophia**Sounds like a wonderful plan, Lily!
> Do you agree, Ernesto?**Ernesto**Yes, darling. I'm so glad to be in your grace once more.**Santi**Lily, thank you for bringing order back into my father's heart...
> ...and for not telling them about Frida and Diego's many divorces and affairs.**Lily**Oh didn't I? It must have slipped my mind. Hehe...
> But hey, at least their back on the same side.**Santi**Absolutely. Now let's get to work before they start bickering again!

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#### About the Swan

> **Lily**Well, I think the rooftop definitely needs some greenery!
> Let's add some plants while those two think who should have this part of the house.

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> **Ernesto**This part of the house shall be Sophia's.**Sophia**Yaay! Meee!**Ernesto**She likes this sort of decorating. I do not.**Lily**Great! So we'll get this part done today for Sophia.
> And we'll start on your part of the house tomorrow, Ernesto.**Ernesto**Acceptable.**Sophia**I love going first. Feels important!**Ernesto**I'll get Alma and Santi home so you can focus on your house, mi amor.**Sophia**Yess. I have so many ideas! Now, about the Swarovski swan...

#### With a whiff

> **Sophia**Finally, I get to have everything exactly as I want it!
> I want a bar--classic, elegant, luxurious, timeless, elevated!
> I took a bartending class once! I'm a certified mixologist!
> That would be a kiwi manhattan up with a whiff, but the ingredients are hard to find.
> So it's a shirly temple, but it looks beautiful!**Lily**Okay...**Sophia**And a hammock! No, a chaise lounge! No! A sun chair!**Lily**Umm... Right! Yep. You got it. How about one of these?

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> **Sophia**No hammock every looked so LUXE!
> This whole house is going to be SO me! I can't wait.
> And it'll be so nice to have Ernesto here sometimes.
> The two of us curled up together on a summer beautiful summer night... ah!

#### Wish you were here

> **Luke**I can get started on the bar floor, hon.**Sophia**Let me tell you about the differences between Italian and French marble!**Lily**Thanks, Luke. I'm going to call Regina real quick...**Luke**I got you, babe!
> Sophia, marble at will!

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> **Lily**Well, they loved the idea! So we're building the two connected houses. Brilliant.**Regina**I'm so glad! Diego and Frida were fire. Even if they were sloppy fire.
> How's Alma doing?**Lily**She's good! We all wish you were here.**Regina**I wish I was there too, but I think it's good you and Luke are getting some time.
> Feels like I'm always around, doesn't it?? Y'all need some romance.**Lily**Sometimes it does feel like you're the third member of our marriage... not that I mind!**Regina**Yeah, gotta fix that, Lils. Go spend time with your man. I'll be here when you get back!

#### Pop Quiz

> **Lily**Regina says hi. Where'd Sophia go?**Luke**Ah, she said she'd get us refreshments.
> Kinda worried she's gonna turn up with snail eggs on a diamond something.**Lily**I'm sure she wouldn't waste diamonds on us...
> Let me see what time it is...
> OH no!**Luke**What? What is it??**Lily**I have a botany exam tomorrow! And I completely forgot!! How could I forget!?
> Oh gosh, I haven't studied at all!**Luke**I mean, you're a Secret Gardener and stuff now, hon. Can't you just... pass everything?**Lily**That's not how school works! It's a secret society, so it's a secret!**Luke**Okay, okay. You go study. I'll get the bar built.**Lily**Okay. Thanks.

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> **Lily**Oh gosh, what did White say about entering your memory place under pressure...

#### Memory Garden

> **Lily**Okay, according to Whit, we designed my memory palace as a memory garden...
> So I just need to close my eyes...imagine my garden...
> Open the gate to my garden in my mind, and... ah ha!
> I put the test information on the front step with the swing.
> And I also tucked some of it away by the beehive!
> Let's see...
> The swing is where I put the info about endangered California species of flora.
> That's right, the Baker's Larkspur is a member of the buttercup family!
> It's considered endangered both in California and in the United States as a whole.
> It has dark blue flowers that typically bloom from April to May...
> And is often pollinated by bees and hummingbirds. I'm so going to pass this exam!

#### So sunk

> **Luke**Welp, seems as good a time as any to add a canopy...

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> **Luke**Raargh! Metal!
> Whew, that is quite a view!
> Kath, hey. What's up?**Kath**Ugh, Luke, I am so sunk for this premiere.
> I've been trying to find a location, but nothing is available!
> I even tried Cannes and Venice, but they only screen movies during their festivals.
> Which is stupid, if you ask me.**Luke**Oh man, those places would have been amazing. Super iconic.**Luke**But, like. Too far away for Santi, you know? So maybe not a total loss.**Kath**True, ugh. I'll keep looking and keep you posted. Bye!

#### Goin' for it

> **Luke**Hmmm, bet I can put up a cute lil roof up there. Yep! Goin' for it!

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> **Luke**Aww yeah. That's nice.
> Poor Lils. Work, school, work, school.
> We even came all the way back to the island and we're still working!
> We probably both need an actual break.
> We've barely been home in months...
> And after we renovated the whole house to make it amazing for the two of us!
> Man, I can't wait to take Lily home when this is over and just... have some us time.
> Gonna spoil her rotten.
> She deserves it.

#### Flower of Light

> **Lily**Okay, enough studying, we have to get these flower beds done.**Luke**Hey, it's all botany, right?
> Maybe you can use the flowerbeds to study.**Lily**Hmmm.

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> **Lily**Yes, okay! Beautiful.
> All of these plants require sun to thrive.
> Full, or direct, sun is six or more hours of unfiltered sunlight per day.
> You know what I should do? I should make Sophia a sun map of her house.**Luke**That sounds way cooler than I bet it actually is.**Lily**Totally. It's just a map of what parts of the yard get what kinds of sun.
> There's a poem that calls Lilies the plant and flower of light, you know.**Luke**Whooooa.
> Your name is also a flower!! Lily!! Whoa. I never realized...**Lily**You're lucky you're so handsome, metal man.

#### Botanacious

> **Lily**Well, we're almost done with Sophia's house!
> Wanna help me finish up the bar roof plants?
> **Luke**You know me. Any excuse to climb on stuff.

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> **Lily**Botanacious!**Luke**There she is. There's my garden girl.**Lily**What's going on with the movie premiere, by the way? Any news?**Luke**Well, Kath can't find a place to host it. Cannes and Venice are out.
> The Chinese theater in LA is out.**Lily**Oh man, Cannes and Venice would've been perfect! You know, because the sea.
> And the movie is...On Wild Waters. What a shame!**Luke**You're...so right. Hrm. Hm! Hmmmmm!

#### Return to sender

> **Sophia**Lily, I loooove my house! You did an amazing job!
> It's like you saw into the heart of me. The real heart.
> The one that keeps me alive.**Lily**Okay, that got weird, but you're so welcome!**Ernesto**I look forward to seeing my house next.**Lily**You totally will. But first to make it official.

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> **Lily**Can't have a proper house without a proper mailbox! Boom!**Sophia**AHHH I love it. I could only love it more if it was made of rubies.**Luke**Dang, do they make ruby mailboxes?**Ernesto**No.
> We do not have a mailman either. It is an island.**Lily**Well... it's the... thought that counts!**Ernesto**Yes. Thank you, Lily.**Luke**Well, I think you really DELIVERED, babe. Hehe. Get it?**Lily**Ouch. I love you. Ouch. When even the puns don't flow, it's time to call it a day!