Day 45

## Story

Lily finishes rennovating the pool with Regina's help. Leonard Ricci visits to speak with Lily about her decision regarding the estate.

## New Characters

*No new characters are introduced on this day.*

## Locations

*No new places are unlocked on this day.*

Places to renovate:

* Pool

## Tasks

Players need to get 50 stars to complete the tasks of this day.

* Tend To Horses
* Clear Weeds
* Choose Ground Layout
* Choose Wall Design
* Fix Up Pool
* Fix Pool Stairs
* Talk To Whitney
* Repair Hot Tub
* Replace Pool Edges
* Replace Tub Edges
* Rebuild Fountain
* Rebuild Shower
* Talk To Luke
* Fill Pool
* Replace Pool Furniture
* Add Pool Decorations
* Make Flower Beds 1/2
* Replant Flowerpots
* Make Flower Beds 2/2
* Answer Mr. Rich
* Handle Mr. Rich
* See Mr. Rich Off
* Start New Day

## Dialogue

#### Opening Scene

> [In front of the house]**Lily**Goood morning, world!
> This'll be the day! The day I sort things out with Leonard!
> I moved him, I know it. No way he is gonna go through with his crazy plans.
> But it--IF he decides to play hardball, I still have proof of his criminal activities to stop him...
> If needed, I'm gonna go all Furious Lily on his butt! No more horsing around!!
> Ooooh, horses!! I'm gonna check up on the horsies!!

#### Tend To Horses

> [In the ranch Lily walks towards Regina]**Regina**Mornin', Lils! I heard whinnying, so I came to check--
> Did you FORGET to tell me you got HORSES??**Lily**Uh...they're not mine. Will brought them over as a gift, one for you and one for me...but I refused to accept them.**Regina**OF COURSE! What was he thinking?? I mean...horses are a lotta work...and cost money...Big Hollywood bozo!**Lily**Actually...I think it's kinda sweet of him.
> ...and they are so purrrdy...Come here, sweetie! Come to Lily![The black horse takes the foods]**Regina**They ARE beautiful...Yes, you are! You're pretty, yes!**Lily**I'd LOVE to hang out here all day...but we gotta get the pool fixed, 'cause--pool party tonight![In the pool]**Regina**Tell me again, what's this pool party about?**Lily**I'm gonna resolve things with Mr. Rich and we're celebrating my victory. Duh!**Regina**Right...Lils, are you COMPLETELY sure that--**Lily**That it's gonna be an AWESOME celebration? YEAH! C'mon and help me with the pool!

#### Clear Weeds

> **Lily**So looking forward to a well-deserved poolside bash tonight...**Regina**Yeah...better get rid of that jungle first...Unless you wanna hand out machetes as a party favor?

*One cleared out pool jungle later*

> **Lily**Poolicious! Jungle-free and nearly party-ready!**Regina**Speaking of parties...You were havin' an awful lotta fun with Sam last night...**Lily**Uhm...was I? We were just...talking...**Regina**Sure, sure...he's nice, right? All mature and together...Where was Luke, by the way?**Lily**We're...taking it slow right now. Too much else going on...The estate, Mr. Rich...Luke has Karen and the movie job...
> Ugh...I asked him for a break.**Regina**Oh! That's...unexpected. Why didn't you tell me??**Lily**Well, I made the decision to have one less thing to worry about. So...could we...NOT talk about Luke?**Regina**Not talk about LUKE. Got it.**Lily**Thanks, Regina. Let's just get back to work, okay?

#### Choose Ground Layout

> [In the pool]**Regina**All right, if we wanna turn this into a premium party venue...we got some serious ground to cover--literally.**Lily**Groundbreaking observation...Let the cover-up begin!
> Floorrif--

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Aargh! My pocket's buzzing.
> It's Sam...[Lily answers the phone]**Lily**Uhm...Sam? ...SAM?**Samir**Ouch. Uh. Ahem. Sorry...bit of a headache this morning...**Lily**Oh...yeah...fun evening...wasn't it...**Samir**Yes...for sure...ahem...Well, anyway...Today is an important day and I think we need to go over the details--**Lily**Sam...I know it didn't sound like it last night on the roof...but I DO have everything under control.
> Get some rest, come by later for a dip in the pool and let me deal with Leonard Ricci--my way.**Samir**Alright, Lily. I'll see you later.[The call ends]**Regina**So, second date tonight then?**Lily**NOT what this was about.
> Back to work now! Those rocks are not gonna rearrange themselves!

#### Choose Wall Design

> [In the pool]**Regina**Ugh. Lifting rocks--where are the action heroes and fit lawyers when actually need them...**Lily**Regina Jones! We don't need MEN to build a wall! Let's do this, chop-chop!

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**See? Womantastic!! If we can do THIS, we can do anything!**Regina**I love your confidence, Lils...But to be honest...
> I don't understand how you're so sure about Mr. Rich. What if he sticks to his plan and sues you?**Lily**Right...I haven't told you! Whitney found incriminating evidence against him!
> The film roll from Vivian's car contained photos of a ledger. They prove Leonard was laundering money for the Neros!**Regina**That's exactly what we needed!! The smoking gun!
> Whitney's amazing. Questionable taste in music, but other than that--AWESOME woman!**Lily**She IS! Oh, I'm SO glad you guys are getting along now!**Regina**Well, I'll need a new friend--once you elope with a certain legal hunk...

#### Fix Up Pool

> [In the pool]**Regina**I take the big one, you do the kiddie pool?**Lily**Kiddie pool it is!

*Player selects an option*
*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Kid-tastic![Lily sits on the pool stairs]**Lily**Not sure why there IS a shallow pool--not like the LaRosas had many kids around back in the day...
> Come to think of it--none of MY friends here have kids either...except for Luke...**Regina**What about...Sam?[Lily gets up]**Lily**Oh...never even crossed my mind...He's never mentioned a girlfriend...or wife...
> Actually...he could be a single dad with five children for all I know...**Regina**Awwww, you could be the bonus mother to a whole bunch of little Amaris!**Lily**You REALLY need something else to focus on! ...Those stairs need fixing!**Regina**Yes...Mommy!

#### Fix Pool Stairs

> [In the pool]**Regina**Let's fix the stairs and put up handrails--in case Grandpa decides to show up tonight...**Lily**Right, didn't even consider that...Kiddie pool, handrails--this pool's gonna be inclusive for all ages!

*Player selects an option*
*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Stairriffic!**Regina**Five stars from Grandpa for sure! By the by, who else did you invite?**Lily**Everyone who was here yesterday...Mr. Rich can stay, if he wants to. And I guess, I should tell Luke...
> We're still friends after all...We just...put the romance on hold...for now...Ugh...**Regina**No talking about the break, Lils.
> Change of topic: whatcha think Sam will be wearin' for the pool party? Speedos?**Lily**WHAT? I mean...as if I...cared...**Regina**Right...
> I'm sure Whitney will bring a purple one-piece. Everything's pink or purple with her...**Lily**What about Will, our self-proclaimed FEMININIST? Makini?**Regina**Oh...--shush before THAT image gets stuck in my head...
> Ugh...too late!

Transition Dialogue

> [In the pool]**Regina**Seriously, though, Lily: what DID happen with Sam last night?**Lily**Nothing happened...Well...I might have told him...he's...cute...Ugh...**Regina**Shocking...**Whitney**What's shocking?[Lily and Regina turn their gaze to Whitney]**Lily**Aaaaargh!![Whitney walks towards Lily and Regina]**Regina**Hi, Whit! Uhm...shocking...that...you're only showing up now! What kept you so long??

#### Talk To Whitney

> [In the pool]**Regina**I thought you were gonna be here early, Whitney? What happened?**Whitney**I had to make some...arrangements.**Regina**Bikini shopping for the pool party? Pink or purple?**Whitney**What? No...Remember the photos?**Regina**The ones you took at the barbecue last night?**Lily**OOOH, lemme see!**Whitney**The EVIDENCE photos. From the filmroll.**Lily**Oh...**Whitney**I digitized them, uploaded them to the cloud and scheduled an automatic release.**Regina**In English, nerd.**Whitney**Okay: if I don't hit the cancel button within 40 hours, EVERYONE will know about Mr. Rich's shady past!
> Just in case any of us end up at the bottom of the bay.**Regina**When did I sign up for this??**Lily**Don't worry. I'll handle Mr. Rich. And we're all gonna chill in the hot tub before the day is over.**Regina**Hot tub DOES sound better than bottom of the bay...

#### Repair Hot Tub

> [In the pool Lily and Whitney are sitting on the hot tub]**Lily**Hot tub time, girls! Can't wait to relax my sore muscles in here later...

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Tub-tastic!**Regina**I don't even remember the last time I was in a hot tub...**Lily**Ugh. I do. Spa weekend...anniversary gift from Blaine...Guess, who didn't show...**Whitney**Who's Blaine?**Lily**My ex. I broke off our engagement just before I moved here.**Whitney**Why? What did he do?**Regina**His secretary...**Lily**Actually, it was his personal assistant.
> Ugh...let's just...focus on the pool, okay...

#### Replace Tub Edges

> [In the pool]**Lily**Edging closer to the finish line! Let's get this hot tub done!

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Edgy, don't you think?
> Oooh, pocket buzzing again...[Lily answers the phone]**Lily**Rachel? Hi!**Rachel**Hey, Lily! Listen, I'm dropping Karen off with Luke later today. He told me about your pool party...**Lily**He did??**Rachel**Yeah. And I was wondering--should I pack Karen's bathing suit?**Lily**Uhm...sure...Actually, Rachel, why don't you come along? The more the merrier...**Rachel**Sounds great, Lily! Uhm...is that nice lawyer going to be there?**Lily**Uh...Sam? I think so...why'd you ask?**Rachel**Ah, no reason...Gotta run! Need to stop by the mall for a new tankini...Bye![The call ends]**Whitney**What was that about Sam?**Lily**Uhm...I'm not sure...Seemed like she didn't wanna talk about it...**Whitney**I'm starting to see a pattern here...

#### Replace Pool Edges

> [In the pool]**Regina**Still looks a little rough around the edges.**Lily**Good thing I'm great at smoothing things over!

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Smooth-tastic!**Regina**Right...
> No need to ask, she's a...**Whitney**Smooth operatooooor!**Regina**Hmmm. I had many a slow dance to that song...**Whitney**With your ex-husband?**Regina**What now? What? Come again?**Lily**Movin' on. Let's smooth operate the heck out of that hot tub...

#### Rebuild Fountain

> [In the pool]**Lily**Well, this fountain hasn't seen any action in a while...Ideas for a fun design?

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Fountastic!**Regina**Speaking of action, Whitney...**Whitney**Ooooooh! Action movies? Action heroes? Action figures? Whatcha wanna talk about??**Regina**I was thinking more like...ROMANTIC action...**Whitney**You mean...romantic love?**Regina**Love, romance, casual dating--whatever works for ya...**Whitney**Let's take romantic love--a fascinating concept, actually! You know, back in the Middle Ages--**Regina**You could just say, you don't wanna talk about it...**Whitney**But I was just about to tell you all about the origins of--**Regina**Lily! PLEASE let me help you with that shower??

#### Rebuild Shower

> [In the pool]**Lily**Ugh, the pipes are busted.**Regina**Stand back, ladies, I got this...
> It's SHOWERTIME!

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Showerriffic!**Regina**Whit, what's the deal with your boss? Is he married? Divorced? Any kids?
> Asking for a friend...**Whitney**Samir? He's a widower and a father of two.**Regina**Told ya, bunch of little Amaris.**Whitney**Not so little. They're both in their 20s.**Lily**Oh...Okay...**Regina**Bunch of BIG Amaris...

Transition Dialogue

> [In the pool Lily is sitting on a bar chair, Whitney is sitting on the bar and Regina is next to them while Holly walks towards them]**Holly**Hello, kids. Everything ready for my pool party?[Lily and Whitney get up]**Lily**MY party, Mother! And can you tell me how LUKE knows about it?**Holly**I thought it polite to invite him--since he's fixing my car...**Lily**He WHAT?? I told you not to bother him with--[Samir walks towards Lily, Holly, Whitney and Regina]**Samir**Hello there! How is everyone doing?**Holly**Splendid--no thanks to a certain car-stealing party pooper...**Lily**Mom!!
> Sam...I'm sorry...Ugh...I gotta go.[Lily leaves]

#### Talk To Luke

> [Near the garage]**Lily**Luke, you in here?[Lily walks in the garage]

> **Luke**Hey, Lils...Your mom asked me to fix up her car--**Lily**Ugh! I told her not to. You don't have to do this...**Luke**Are you kidding? This is a 1967 Silverflame! I'd PAY to get my hands on one of these!!**Lily**Oh...okay. If you really don't mind...**Luke**Not at all. Uh...your mom also invited me to your party tonight...but I don't have to come...**Lily**No, please. We're still friends, Luke. I want you to be there.**Luke**Okay...I'll see you later then?**Lily**Yeah, see you tonight.[In the pool Lily walks towards Samir]**Lily**Sam...what the heck happened here?? Where is everyone?
> Regina and Whitney said something about horses...And your mother left to get more party decorations...**Lily**...
> Uhm, since they're all gone...would you mind helping me fill the pool?
> **Samir**Sure! Happy to!

#### Fill Pool

> [In the pool]**Samir**Okay, water's turned on. It'll take a while to fill up the whole pool...**Lily**That gives us some time to relax...So...Are you gonna stay for the party later?**Samir**Uhm...I'm still dealing with the repercussions of last night...I'm afraid, I might have to pass.**Lily**Oh...Uhm...I hope you're not leaving because I said--
> \*buzz buzz\*
> Sorry, Sam. One sec. It's Leonard Ricci.[Lily answers the phone]**Lily**Leonard, hi!**Leonard**Hello, Lily. Just ta let you know I'm on my way. Should be with you shortly.**Lily**Great! See you soon![The call ends]**Samir**Pool's all filled up. Maybe some flowers to make things look nice for Leonard?**Lily**Nah, I'll do that after he arrives. He loves watching my flower work...
> I was thinking some pool accessories would be nice...

#### Replace Pool Furniture

> **Lily**What kind of pool furniture are we thinking here?**Samir**I usually get a decorator for that kind of thing--
> Maybe you should call in that designer friend of yours--Rachel?**Lily**Rachel? Actually...she'll be here for the party tonight--**Samir**You know what, the fresh air is doing me good. I might just stay after all.**Lily**Oh? All right...Glad you're feeling better...
> Still, I'd like to get everything set up before people arrive...sooo, ideas?**Samir**Let me show you what I got for my house in France last summer...

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Nice one, Sam! You've got great taste!**Samir**I hope Rachel agrees...

#### Add Pool Decorations

> [In the pool]**Lily**Maybe some more stuff for the party tonight...

*Player selects an option*

> **Samir**Nicely done, Lily. That clearly sets the mood to poolside celebration.**Lily**Not that we need it...Yesterday we had a good time just with some music and an old barbecue...
> Uhm...not WE as in YOU and ME, but everybody, all of us...you know?**Samir**Lily, I meant to bring this up earlier...I think you're a strong, witty, charming woman...**Lily**Oh?**Samir**...but I'm not hoping for anything more than your friendship.**Lily**Uhm...I'm not...either...because...I'm with Luke. Well, not right now, we're on a break, and we'll need some time to figure things out, but...
> ...but...he's a wonderful guy...sweet and funny...a great dad...and always ready to help out...
> ...and those eyes...and he's a really good ki--**Samir**All right then, Lily! Looks like I've got nothing to worry about.

Transition Dialogue

> **Lily**Well, looks like we're all sorted here...
> Let's see if Leonard has arrived at the mansion. I'm ready.[Lily and Samir walk in front of the mansion towards Leonard, Andy, Tony and Holly]**Leonard**Lily, there you are!**Lily**Hi, Leonard! Would you like to join me at the pool? I was just about to plant some flowers...**Leonard**Wonderful idea! Andy, Tony--stay here and keep Holly and the lawyer company. I'll be back soon.[Lily and Leonard walks in the pool]**Leonard**Ah. Now THAT takes me back in time all right.
> We had some good times by this pool...**Lily**Why don't you tell me more, while I get some planting done?

#### Make Flower Beds 1/2

> [In the pool]**Leonard**These flowerbeds used to be vibrant with colors. And the scent... \*sigh\***Lily**Colorful and fragrant...I can do that...

*Player selects an option*

> **Leonard**Marvelous, Lily. As if you'd seen 1965 with your own eyes...**Lily**Speaking of the past...there is something I wanna show you.[Lily takes out the framed photo]

> **Leonard**Ah! Those were the days, Lily! We had so much fun!
> And a lot more hair...
> That was my family. Arthur was like my brother. And Frank...Frank was a father to me when I really needed one.**Lily**Ugh...must be great to have a loving, caring, supportive father...figure...**Leonard**Sounds like you know what I'm talkin' about?**Lily**Uhm...well...kinda. --Those old flowerpots could do with an update!

#### Replant Flowerpots

> [In the pool]**Lily**Never done potted plants around a pool before...Let's see...

*Player selects an option*

> **Leonard**Of course, Lily Roberts has a beautiful vision, even for a couple old flowerpots. Brava!**Lily**Thanks, Leonard!
> Uhm...would you mind telling me more about Frank?**Leonard**Sure. Frankie always treated me like a son. He was very generous and not afraid to show feelings.**Lily**He sounds like a great guy.**Leonard**He was. I loved and admired him. But in the end...
> I turned out more like my real father. Guess there's no escaping your genes...Don't you think, Lily?**Lily**Uhm...not sure...dunno...Need to plant something behind the fountain!

#### Make Flower Beds 2/2

> [In the pool]**Lily**Let's see...flowers here? Or maybe a couple trees? Hmmm...

*Player selects an option*

> **eonard**Ah! Where do you take your ideas from, Lily? Stunning just stunning!
> If you don't mind me asking...why are you so interested in Frank?**Lily**Ugh...it's just...you know... I didn't grow up with my real father.**Leonard**Might be a blessing depending on what he was like.**Lily**That's the thing. I don't really know what he was like.
> All I know is that he was a musician and Mom divorced him when I was a baby. Not much to go on.
> So...that's why all the talk about father figures hits pretty close to home...**Leonard**Looks like we have more in common than just our love for flowers, Lily.**Lily**I've had that feeling from the start, Leonard...**Leonard**I got to know you pretty well over the past week, Lily. And, I have to say, it was a pleasure.
> But today, we're here for a reason. And I don't want to drag things out more than necessary.
> So, Lily, what is your answer?

#### Answer Mr. Rich

> [In the pool]**Leonard**What's it gonna be, Lily? Will you let me pay you good money for the estate?
> Or do I have to pull some strings, so the state takes you to court and I get the land that way?**Lily**I think you already know I'm not gonna take your money.
> Instead, I wanna make you a counteroffer...
> I invite you to come visit as often as you like...become part of my chosen family...make this place your home again.
> What do you say?[Leonard walks away and thinks]**Leonard**Ah, Lily...That sounds lovely indeed!
> I had a feeling this would be your answer. And I respect you all the more for it.
> But my admiration and affection for you don't change my position on this particular matter.**Lily**But...but...if you really care about me...why can't you just...let it go?**Leonard**I wish I could. But you're asking for the one thing I cannot give you.**Lily**I...I don't get it...
> But...if that's where you stand...there's something you need to know...

#### Handle Mr. Rich

> [In the pool]**Lily**Leonard, I know about your illegal affairs with the Nero family. And I have documentation to prove it.**Leonard**Hehe. You never cease to amaze me, Lily.
> But I urge you: don't pick a fight you cannot win.
> You are right about my past. And I'm sure your proof is valid. Even though I'd love to know how you got your hands on it...
> Thing is: everybody knows. Everybody winks at it.
> I got friends in very high places, Lily. Nothing's gonna happen to me. I am untouchable.**Lily**But...but that's...WRONG...**Leonard**Don't get yourself involved in my world. You're not cut out for it. You belong in a beautiful garden--just not this one.[Leonard walks away]**Lily**Who are YOU to decide where I belong??**Leonard**Ah, Lily, it hurts me to see you so upset.**Lily**In that case...get ready to be in a lot of pain! Cause you are making me REALLY ANGRY!!
> I have given my word to the living and the dead. And just like you, I intend to keep it!
> I am NOT selling you MY GARDEN!**Leonard**Fair enough. I respect your decision. There is nothing left to say. I shall be off now.

#### See Mr. Rich Off

> [In the entrance circle people are gathered in small groups; in front of the mansion tere are Reghina, Philip and Will, near the centerpiece there are Luke and Karen, next to them there are Rachel, Samir and Whitney. On the path to the right of the entrance circle Lily and Leonard stop walking]**Leonard**This is where we part. I can no longer help you.[Tony and Andy walk towards Leonard]**Lily**You COULD, you just CHOSE NOT TO!**Leonard**Goodbye, Lily. And good luck.[Leonard, Tony and Andy leave and Holly walks towards Holly]**Holly**Why didn't you ask Lenny to stay for the party, sweetie? He's quite the entertainer...**Lily**Mother...**Holly**And Andy and Tony are actually A LOT of fun...**Lily**Mom!!**Holly**They may seem shy, but I've seen them do the chicken dance in nothing but 6 inch heels and a leopard print thong--**Lily**Oh, will you for once, just...ZIP IT!!
> Party's cancelled. I'm out[Lily leaves]

#### Start New Day

> [In the workshop]**Regina**Hey! Thought I might find you here...**Lily**\*sniffle\*
> How was the party?**Regina**Well...your mom was dancing on the bar...but other than that, it felt like a funeral.**Lily**Ugh, I'm sorry I ruined--**Regina**Don't you dare apologize! You've had a rough day--heck, a tough couple of months!
> You're allowed to be angry and sad and overwhelmed--and to cancel your own darn party!!**Lily**I...I just didn't feel like celebrating, now everything's going down the drain...**Regina**Not everything, Lils. Even if you lose the estate, you'll always have the friendships that flourished here.**Lily**True. I wouldn't give those up for anything in the world. Love you, Regina.**Regina**I know.
> And now come along. Whitney's waiting at my tower. You need a proper girls' night.