Day 68

## Story

Lily continues working with Justin on the Hermit's Creek renovations and Evilyn Frost arrives at the park.

## Locations

* Hermit's Creek

Places to renovate:

* Raccoon Shelter

## Tasks

Players must earn 42 stars to complete the tasks of this day.

* A Sticky Situation
* A New Phase
* Are you in, girls?
* You did what, Justin?
* Clear Area
* Bandit's Shelter
* Bandit's Fence
* Bandit's Garden
* Meet Evilyn Frost
* Decoration Time
* Clear Area
* A Frame for the Birds
* Swing for the Fence
* Give Me Shelter
* Plant Tree
* Plant Away
* Smile
* Decorating Duties
* Son of a...
* Start New Day

## Dialogue

#### Opening Scene

> [Lily approaches the honey display.]**Lily**Gooood morning, bees! How am I feeling today, you ask?
> I'm feeling great! I'm feeling alive! I'm feeling IN CHARGE!!
> That's right! I consulted my IHOP... iPod... Inner Power Thingie and decided...
> I'm gonna talk to Regina and get her on board with project "Stranger Ranger"!
> Might need to rethink that working title but--
> Ugh!! No! Not AGAIN!!
>

#### A Sticky Situation

> **Lily**What happened here, little buzzers?
> Honey all over the place...a bunch of jars gone... And they didn't put money in the box!
> Looks like we're dealing with a messy thief! My least favorite kind!
> Ugh. Better clean up this sticky situation before I go find Regina...

*A few cleaned up sweet spots later*

> **Lily**There, all clean and neat.
> Still wondering who'd do such a thing?
> I don't know any stealing slobs around here...
> Except for Larry...
> Ugh, NOT hopping on THAT train of thought right now! I got better things to do!
> Is that...Luke?
> What's my favorite sleepyhead doing up so early?

#### A New Phase

> [Lily arrives at Luke's home.]**Lily**Good morning, Sweetie!
> How's it going with the art...making...situation...?**Luke**Ugh. Sorry, little slow today. Didn't get much sleep.**Lily**Were you up late working on your sculptures?**Luke**Nah, I was up all night thinking 'bout what Will's art guy said.
> He needs work samples ASAP - and I just sold everything I had to Will!**Lily**So? You just gotta create some new pieces. You made the old ones in no time.**Luke**True, but...he asked about the "theme of my new phase". Seriously, no clue...
> Maybe if I find some more stuff to work with... Yeah, that might help...
> Gotta go! See ya later, Lils!**Lily**Aaand he's off... Hope he finds what he's looking for.
> While I find Regina and tell her about my Inner Strength Thingamabob!

#### Are you in, girls?

> [Lily arrives at Regina and Whitneys' home.]**Lily**Regina! Yay, so glad I caught you! Are you done with that terrace job?**Regina**Nah, I was just headin' out. Weird working for other people again...**Lily**Uhm...actually... I might've found a project for us to team up on again![Rachel arrives at Regina and Whitneys' home.]**Rachel**UGH! What is he THINKING?? Just when things are looking up...
> He goes and fills his yard with dangerous junk AGAIN!**Lily**Rach, you're here! Good, 'cause I wanted to talk to both of you!
> I got an offer for this huge new project. A chance to actually do some good!**Rachel**Okay? Looks like our "local heroine" has found her next big thing?**Lily**Well...OUR thing! It's the new Visitor Center for Hermit's Creek National Park.
> The project is approved and funded, they just need someone to do it!**Rachel**Oooh, that sounds like an exciting opportunity! Count me in!**Regina**The dream team back together again? Heck yeah! I'm on board!**Lily**Yay! Let's talk details later. I gotta run and tell the ranger the good news!

#### You did what, Justin?

> [Lily approaches Justin in the park.]**Lily**Justin! Goood morning! And...good news!
> I spoke to my girl squad, and we're ready to take on the Visitor Center!**Justin**Lily, that's wonderful!
> You know, I had a feeling you'd come around to tell me you'd...come around.
> And, full disclosure: I actually spoke to Councilwoman Frost about you last night.**Lily**You WHAT??**Justin**Well, I sent her a message to ask about the details of the funding.
> And I mentioned I might have found someone to manage the project.
> She called back right away to inquire about the person in question, namely you.
> She seemed really excited. In fact, she'll come by later today to meet you in person.**Lily**GAH! I'm gonna meet Evilyn friggin' Frost? TODAY??**Justin**Not happy? You made it sound like you'd be dying to talk to her?**Lily**Yeah... Once I get my heart out of my mouth and back in my chest...**Justin**Haha! I hear cutting trees is a proven cure for that!

#### Clear Area

> **Justin**I was planning to add a proper habitat for Bandit, the raccoon today.**Lily**And that can only happen on a cleared piece of ground, got it!

*Some ground-and mind-clearing later...*

> **Lily**That looks a lot more Bandit-friendly!**Justin**And you look like your heart is back where it belongs?**Lily**Yeah...for now. It's just... Evilyn Frost has been this huge role model for me.
> She is everything I aspire to be: strong, successful, determined, fighting the good fight...**Justin**Lily...I can see all of those qualities in you. And then some.**Lily**Nah. I'm nothing like her. She is AMAZING! And I'm just...lil' old me...**Justin**Don't sell yourself short. From what I know, you have overcome and accomplished a lot.**Lily**Sure... But I'm not Evilyn...**Justin**Well, if anything, I'm sure you'd beat her at building a shelter and a fence!

#### Bandit's Shelter

> **Lily**A shelter for Bandit - sound like we're building a jail...**Justin**It's only temporary. We will release him once he's made a full recovery.

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Yeah...that's no jail cell. More like a holiday resort for the little rascal.**Justin**Well, a little comfort might help with the healing process.**Lily**Hm. That reminds me of a passage in Evilyn's book I reread last night.
> Something like: "Comfort is the enemy of resilience. And no success without resilience."
> And she's right! Leaving my comfort zone has made me so much stronger!**Justin**I'm sure it did. And good for you, Lily!
> But I believe we also need comfort and joy to function as human beings.**Lily**Or, in Bandit's case, as a raccoon...**Justin**Haha. I'm sure Bandit will function very well once we add some feeders.

#### Bandit's Fence

> **Justin**We'll need a little enclosure to supervise Bandit's recovery.**Lily**A fancy fence to keep Rocky Raccoon from running off! On it!

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Fence-a-riffic!
> Maybe a fence is what I need around my honey stand...**Justin**What are you talking about?
> To keep it from running off?**Lily**No, Ranger Mockhart. To keep an actual bandit from running off with the goodies.
> And destroying half of my jars in the process...**Justin**Hm. Sounds like you might have attracted a hungry bear cub or--**Lily**There are BEARS around here??**Justin**There used to be, yes. But I haven't seen one in a very long time.
> So, it should be safe to spread out and plant some trees and bushes.

#### Bandit's Bowls

> **Lily**We'll get you some pretty little feeders for your grub, Bandit!

*Player selects an option*

> **Justin**Feederriffic, Lily!**Lily**Justin...? When do you think Evilyn will get here?**Justin**I'm not sure. But you really don't need to be nervous to meet her, Lily.**Lily**Nervous? ME? Hah!**Justin**...**Lily**Yeah, all right. I'm SO NERVOUS!**Justin**Just remember: She's a person like you and me, not some supernatural being.**Lily**Uhm, agree to disagree!**Justin**Haha. I love your enthusiasm! But I think you will see for yourself...
> Evilyn Frost is no superhero and no saint. She's a normal person. And a politician.

#### Bandit's Garden

> **Lily**You sure there's no bear roaming around? Looking for a juicy little gardener to snack on?**Justin**Don't worry. The American black bear prefers a juicy larva to you any day.**Lily**Flattering... In that case let's get a-planting!

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**So pretty! I might wanna move in with little Bandit!**Justin**I'm not sure he would be a good roommate. Raccoons are quite messy.
> Plus they are noctornal and can cause quite the ruckus in the middle of the night!**Lily**Hahaha! Sounds a lot like my neighbor!
> And I get along with him just fine!**Justin**Well, I assume he does not go through your trashcan for dinner...?**Lily**Haha, no. He actually makes a very decent pizza!**Justin**In that case, you might really want to stick with your current living situation.**Lily**Nearly done with Bandit's new crib! Just needs a few more--**Justin**Ahem. Lily, she's here. That right there is Evilyn Frost.**Lily**Ooh...it really is her!! I can't even...**Justin**Deep breaths, Lily. Here she comes.

#### Meet Evilyn Frost

> **Evilyn**Ranger Lockhart! Good to see you again!**Justin**Councilwoman Frost, welcome back.**Evilyn**And you must be the famous Lily Roberts.
> I've heard great things about you! You're quite the celebrity.**Lily**Oh, not at all...Evilyn...Miss Frost...ma'am--I am SO honored to meet you!**Evilyn**Please! Call me Evilyn!**Lily**Uhm...Evilyn... Your book LITERALLY changed my life!**Evilyn**I'm glad to hear it! Anything to help another woman find her inner strength!**Lily**Oh boy, did I!**Evilyn**Good!
> You will need it when you take on the construction of the new Visitor Center.
> Want to show me what you've got?**Lily**Uhm...sure. We were just about to finish up here with some decorations...**Evilyn**Good. Don't let me get in the way. I'll just watch from over here.

#### Decoration Time

> **Lily**She is SO COOL! Just look at the way she's standing there in that suit! Whoa!
> And did you hear? She called me a celebrity! Evilyn Frost called ME a celebrity!**Justin**Yes, I heard.
> Now, how about you take the lead on these decorations?

*Player selects an option*

> **Evilyn**Highly professional. But with a personal touch.
> Where did you learn this kind of work, Lily?**Lily**Uhm...I guess I just...picked it up along the way?**Evilyn**No vocational training. Impressive, Lily, I must say.**Lily**Haha...uhm...thank you?**Evilyn**Don't thank me. Thank yourself! You're the one who got yourself this far!
> What's next on the agenda?**Justin**I was planning to clear that area over there for a bird habitat.

#### Clear Area

> **Justin**Stand back, Councilwoman. We need to remove some of these trees.**Lily**\*sigh\* She is just like in her book...So full of energy and so...reassuring!
> When I listen to her, I feel like I can do anything!**Justin**She does sound supportive, yes. But...**Lily**There's a but??**Justin**She plays her cards very close to her chest.
> Maybe that's what it means to be a politician. But it makes it hard to see her intentions.
> I'm good at reading people. But with her...I can't figure her out.**Lily**I can: She's here to make sure I'm up to the task. And I will not disappoint her!

*One determined clearing effort later...*

> **Evilyn**That's what I call a thorough job! Bravo!**Lily**Thanks...Evilyn! A frame for the new aviary and a fence will be next!

#### A Frame for the Birds

> **Lily**Working on the estate, I learned some basic carpentry skills from my friend.**Evilyn**This should be a piece of cake then. Impress me.

*Some sawing and hammering later...*

> **Evilyn**I've got to say, Lily, your craftmanship is up to par!
> But how are you when it comes to administration, managing, negotiating?**Lily**Uhm... Okay...I guess?**Evilyn**You realize there is a lot of red tape involved in a municipal project like this?**Lily**I do. And I have a great architect on my team. She deals with that kinda stuff all the time!**Evilyn**Good. You will need her. We have to be on our toes here.
> Not everybody at city hall is in favor of this project.
> To some people, natural resources are more important than the well-being of little Bandit here.**Lily**That's terrible! Evilyn, I promise to do my very best to protect the park!
> And help Bandit get back on his paws!**Justin**Bandit and all other animals. Speaking of...let's finish up this aviary.

#### Swing for the Fence

> **Lily**Let's swing for the fence here, Justin. Really impress her!**Justin**Sure. What did you have in mind?

*Player selects an option*

> **Evilyn**Nicely done! You clearly have a knack for design.
> Now, tell me, Lily: How are you enjoying celebrity life?**Lily**Uhm... Nothing much has changed, really.
> Except for the articles. And the fan mail. And a weird online hair tutorial...**Evilyn**All signs that people are interested. They like you!**Lily**I guess...
> To be honest...I'm not really comfortable with the situation. All that attention...**Evilyn**It takes some getting used to. But in the end your status gives you power.
> "With great celebrity comes great responsibility."**Lily**Now I don't know if I wanna run away or put on my red cape...**Justin**Before you fly off, Superlily... I might need your powers to plant a new tree.

#### Give Me Shelter

> **Lily**I got this, Justin.

*Player selects an option*

> **Justin**Aviariffic, Lily!**Lily**I don't know... I think it would look better if I--**Evilyn**You'll need to learn to let the little things go if you want to make the deadline.**Lily**There's a deadline?!**Evilyn**Of course. We're on a tight schedule as it is.
> If you don't stick to it, the building permit will expire, and our opponents might get a shot.
> And they don't care about cute little creatures. They care about money.**Lily**Phew. No pressure...**Evilyn**Lily, this is serious business on a very different scale than building a shed for a raccoon.**Lily**I...I understand.
> And I'm working with an excellent and very professional contractor. We can do this!

#### Plant Tree

> **Justin**So, I'll leave the tree to you, Superwoman?**Lily**Nah, Power Ranger. A tree that size calls for team work.
> It's morphin' time!

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Powerriffic!**Evilyn**Haha... That's entertaining...**Lily**Evilyn...Why did you say being famous comes with a responsibility?**Evilyn**Well, in my eyes celebrity can be a blessing.
> You can use your status and your reach to mobilize your followers for a good cause.
> You have the chance to really influence public opinion.
> And no politician dares to go against that if they want to stay in office.**Lily**Huh. That's...a little scary.**Evilyn**It might seem scary at first. But it does come in handy at times.[Evilyn's phone rings.]**Evilyn**Excuse me for a moment.**Lily**Whoa. She blows my mind. There is so much I wanna learn from her!**Justin**I think there is a thing or two she might be able to learn from you...**Lily**Aw, shucks! But it'll take a lot of work before I'm even close to her level!**Justin**Well, level up! Show me how to arrange some plants around the aviary.

#### Plant Away

> **Justin**I can identify any plant in a 100 miles radius. But arranging them is not my strong suit.**Lily**Hm. I pretty much go with my gut there. Just watch.

*Player selects an option*

> **Justin**Inspirational, Lily! You could teach me--**Evilyn**Inspirational indeed!
> Unfortunately I need to be off. Duty calls.
> But it was a pleasure to meet you, Lily!
> I'm glad we found the right person for the job! Looking forward to working with you!**Lily**That's...awesome! Thank you! I won't disappoint you!**Evilyn**I'll be back tomorrow with the paperwork to make this official.
> And once that's done, I'll roll up my sleeves and get my hands dirty around here!
> Watching you today really inspired me, Lily!**Lily**Thank you, Evilyn! I...I'm honored...**Evilyn**Wonderful. Let's take a selfie to mark the occasion?

#### Smile

> **Evilyn**Let's get that raccoon in the picture. People love cute animals.**Lily**Bandit? I'm not sure he's well enough to be picked up...**Evilyn**Ah, I'm sure the little rascal won't mind. It's his home we're fighting for, after all!
> A lot of likes will help the project off to a good start.**Lily**O...okay. I'll be really careful. Come here, little guy![Lily picks up Bandit]**Evilyn**Ready? Smile!

> **Evilyn**Adorable! This will do great on Pixtagram!**Lily**You will post this on Pixtagram??**Evilyn**Of course. This is how we as public figures can exert influence.
> This will call attention to the project and, more importantly, to you.
> The world needs to know that Lily Roberts is all about saving this national park!
> I've got to run now! Politics don't wait. Bye![Evilyn exits]**Justin**And now you've met Evilyn Frost.**Lily**\*sigh\***Justin**Can I count on your decorating skills here? Or do you need a minute?

#### Decorating Duties

> **Justin**I'll just take on the last decorating duty. Since you seem somewhat...distracted.

*Player selects an option*

> **Justin**Decoriffic! Right, Lily?
> Lily? You look like the raccoon that got the grub...**Lily**Huh? I'm just...
> Evilyn Frost is looking forward to working with me! Does it get any better??**Justin**I hope your collaboration with her works out better than mine.**Lily**I'll do anything it takes!**Justin**I'm sure you will, Lily.
> Listen, I want to thank you for the time and effort you already invested here.
> Setting up these habitats in only two days was truly amazing!**Lily**Oh, Ranger Justin, you haven't seen anything yet! I'm just getting started.
> That house of yours needs a lot of love. And I have plenty of love to give!**Justin**Haha. You're welcome to spread love around here any time.**Lily**I will. Tomorrow. Have a good night![Lily exits.]

#### Son of a...

> **Lily**Hey, my love! What--**Luke**Son of a rusty slotted-head screw!**Lily**Everything okay there??**Luke**Ugh. Just can't seem to get the right feel for my art today.**Lily**Uhm...I met this nice guy across the street yesterday. Talking to him really helps me think.
> Maybe he could help you too?**Luke**Maybe...I don't know...
> Ugh. Sorry I'm so grumpy lately.
> Come here, sweetheart.[Lily and Luke kiss.]**Luke**You know I love you, right?
> **Lily**Now I do.
> Luke, I have so much to tell you. Big things are going to happen!**Luke**Haha. They always do with you.
> Come on. Tell me everything. I'll make us some pizza.

#### Start New Day

> [Lily stands on Luke's porch.]**Lily**Man, I'm BUSHED. What a day.
> Belly full of pizza, get ready to meet some pajamas.
> ...assuming I can even get to sleep after all the excitement today!
> And to think, I'll see Evilyn again tomorrow...
> \*sigh\* A year ago, I never would've believed this.
> Lily Roberts, moving up in the world! Goodnight, awesome life!

*Lily's dream that night*

> **Lily**Wow, you can really see the forest through the trees from up here! You were right, Forest Guru!**Justin**And you'll save them all, Lily! This is your BIG thing!**Lily**Oh...but Luke...you're so far away on the ground! Come on, hitch a ride!**Luke**But my muse is allergic to eagles...