Day 39

## Story

Lily wrestles with her feelings about Luke's relationship with Will Donald. Samir meets with Philip Jones about the estate and Whitney arrives to share what she has learned about Vivian. Leonard visits the estate with his associates causing problems for Lily.

## New Characters

* Leonard Ricci
* Tony
* Andy

## Locations

*No new places are unlocked on this day.*

Places to renovate:

* Backyard

## Tasks

Players need to get 47 stars to complete the tasks of this day.

* Talk To Luke
* Clear Weeds
* Remove Ivy
* Rebuild Walls
* Renew Roof
* Replace Curb Stones
* Renew Ground
* Talk To Mr. Rich
* Plant Left Flowerbed
* Plant Corner Flowerbeds
* Plant Right Flowerbed
* Replace Trees
* See Mr. Rich Off
* Replace Window Glass
* Plant Climbing Plant
* Replace Lanterns
* Decorate Walkway
* Talk To Sam
* Replace Yard Fence
* Renew Gate
* Start New Day

## Dialogue

#### Opening Scene

> [Lily comes out the tower garden while Regina is on the balcony]**Regina**\*Yawn\* Hey, Lady...**Lily**You look tired. TOO much fun last night?**Regina**More fun than I've had in months!
> So glad you came over for some girl time. You really are my best friend, Lils.**Lily**Thanks, bestie! It was exactly what I needed too.[Lily and Regina walks in front the house and notice Holly sitting on the porch chair]**Holly**Well, well, well...[Holly gets up from the porch swing]**Lily**Good morning, Mom.**Holly**...Here I was, worried you spent the night with the manchild next door...but apparently you found solace in someone else's...castle...**Lily**I stayed over at Regina's. So what? I really needed some one-on-one girl talk...**Holly**That what the kids are calling it these days...**Regina**...**Lily**Could you for ONCE get your mind out of the gutter...**Holly**Yeah, stop smirking, hammer girl!**Lily**I was talking to you, Mom!
> Ugh! Let's get to work. Time you earned your fourth wheel...
> ...And took a trip far far away...**Holly**Hmph! You're developing a mean streak, Lily. I'd get mad, but you probably got it from me.
> All right girls, let's get on a roll, so I can roll outta here.**Lily**I'm going to drop by Luke's and see if he wants to help.**Holly**Oh, OF COURSE.

#### Talk To Luke

> [In Luke's yard Lily walks tpwards Karen, Luke and Roxy]**Karen**LILYLILYLILY!!**Lily**What? What? What?**Karen**Dad got tickets to a 49ers game! We're gonna go early and tailgate!
> Then we're gonna go sit at the 50 yard line. SO COOL! The 49ers are gonna kick some booottyyy!!!**Lily**That's great, Karen! Sounds like fun!**Karen**Yeah! Hey, Dad! Can Lily come?? That could be SUPER fun. Can she?**Luke**Sure. Whaddaya say, Lils?**Lily**Oh, no...I don't think so. I'm not really into football...all those complicated rules...**Karen**But it's easy! You get the ball, and you run it down the field. If anyone gets in your way...
> ...YOU CRUSH THEM!!!**Lily**Uhm, I had planned on working with Regina today...**Karen**Awwww...you work too much![Lily, Luke and Roxy walk away]**Luke**Kid's gotta point, Lils. You need to take a day off. And the tickets are free! Got them from Will.**Lily**You KNOW what, you two have fun. I'll take care of Roxy![In the backyard]**Regina**...Where's Luke? Isn't he coming?**Lily**No, Will got Karen and Luke football tickets...they asked me to go but...**Regina**This Will guy is really cramping your style, isn't he?**Holly**Luke is a schmuck...
> But Will Donald is dreamy...and loaded...you should go after him instead.**Lily**...Ugh, Mom, no. Point me towards some weeds. I need some stress relief.

#### Clear Weeds

> [In the backyard]**Lily**Wow. There's a lot more to clear here than I thought...
> Feels good to rip stuff out by the roots though!

*Some unfortunate roots later*

> **Lily**There, nice and tidy...Whoa...what's this?[Lily, Regina and Holly turn their gaze to the right]**Regina**A winter garden! How pretty...once we put some time and love in...**Holly**Ugh, more work? My back is ALREADY sore...**Lily**Mom, you haven't even earned a lug nut on that last wheel yet. You need to suck it up.**Holly**When I finally get this car, I'm peeling out of here so fast I'm gonna break the sound barrier.**Whitney**Not sure 767 mph is a good idea on the roads around here...[Whitney walk towards Lily, Regina and Holly]**Holly**Ugh. What do YOU know, science wonk...**Lily**Hey, Whitney! Don't mind my mother...What brings you here so early?**Whitney**Greetings, Lily! I come bearing exciting news!**Regina**Guess that's my cue...I'll get back to the front of the house and work on the--**Lily**Don't be silly, Regina. We're done with the ghost stories. This might be something you'd find interesting--a true crime story, sorta!
> Plus we need all hands on deck here in the backyard...to clean up that winter garden and work on the walkway...

#### Remove Ivy

> [In the backyard near the winter garden]**Lily**Let's get rid of the ivy first. Literally let the sunshine in!**Holly**If we must...

*A little while later*

> **Lily**Sun-tastic! Must've been a beautiful place back in the day...**Whitney**Speaking of the past...[Whitney takes Lily aside]**Lily**Oh, right! Has your quest for LaRosa-family secrets yielded any results?**Whitney**Well, I spent day and night poring over the court records of the Nero trial...there were a LOT of them.
> I mean, row and rows of shelves...seven feet tall and the length of the courthouse's basement.
> I've subsisted on energy drinks and coffee...I'm shaking so much I keep thinking my phone's vibrating...
> ...The sun hurts my eyes...
> ...BUT ANYWAY. The TL;DR is that Vivian was the star witness in a case against the Nero family.
> And it was because the Neros did something to her that was unforgivable...
> ...Took something away that she could never replace...
> They killed her horse to cash in on its enormous insurance policy, turning her into an AVENGING WITCH-ANGEL.**Lily**They killed WICKED?!**Whitney**No, no...it was one of his colts...and one of the winningest racehorses in America at the time.**Lily**Why would they do that if it was winning?**Whitney**I don't know...but it was DEFINITELY a mistake to kill Vivian's prize pony. She was out for blood.**Lily**Whoa. Good for her...**Regina**Wait, Vivian LaRosa was in the mafia? Ladies, deal me in on this story. Help me with these walls so I can hear.[Lily and Whitney turn their gaze to Regina]**Lily**Okay! We'll be over in a minute!

#### Rebuild Walls

> [In the backyard]**Lily**There's something I don't understand, Whitney...
> If THEY killed her horse and THEY got the payout, then the horse had to have been part owned by them, right?**Whitney**Something like that, yeah. Or the stable. Or something.**Lily**So she WAS working with them?**Whitney**It...definitely looks that way...**Holly**I KNEW she was a shady character...[Lily and Whitney turn their gaze to Holly]**Lily**Well hello, Mother. Glad you're still around to lend a hand...and an unsolicited opinion.[Holly walks towards Lily, Whitney and Roxy]**Holly**Whatever. I never liked her. You could just tell she was up to something.[Whitney uses her phone]**Lily**Funny. Seems like Aunt Mary liked her. AND Philip. So, there's GOT to be something we're missing.**Whitney**Well, whatever she was up to, she made up for it by putting the Nero family out of business.**Lily**Yeah, looks like Grandma LaRosa wasn't the only phoenix in the family.
> Time to earn a shiny hubcap, Mom. Let's see your creative input for these winter garden walls.**Holly**Hmph.[Lily, Whitney and Holly back to the winter garden where Regina is]

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Wall-licious!**Holly**No hubcap can be worth this.**Lily**Now, now, mother. Maybe tiling the roof is more up your alley?

#### Renew Roof

> [In the backyard Lily and Whitney are talking while Roxy is diggin]**Lily**What happened to Vivian after the trial? Was she...convicted?**Whitney**No, she was given immunity for her testimony.
> After the Neros went down, WITSEC most likely whisked her away to who knows where!**Regina**Who the heck is Whitsack?[Lily and Whitney turn their gaze to Regina who's on the stairs]**Whitney**Haha, nono, W-I-T-S-E-C. It's short for Witness Security Program. Vivian would've been provided with a new name and history...**Lily**Wait, what year was that trial?**Whitney**1994. Why?**Lily**I'm pretty sure that's when Aunt Mary...or Diana Xander bought the LaRosa estate...
> Would Vivian have sold it to her before she went into witness protection?**Whitney**It's a possibility. If she's in WITSEC it'll be tough to find out for sure, though.
> She'd even be buried under her alias.**Lily**That's sad...I'll never find out what happened to her!**Whitney**Well...maybe you will...I'll...keep looking. Maybe she's still around somewhere...you never know.**Lily**True. What I DO know is that this winter garden is in desperate need of a new roof!

*Player selects an option*

> **Whitney**Jinkies! That looks so much better!**Regina**Yeah! I think so too! Still a lot to do though![Roxy sleeps on the ground]

#### Replace Curb Stones

> [In the backyard]**Lily**Okay, so we just need to replace the borders of the walkway...**Holly**Ugh, why does everything we do require bending over?
> Why hasn't someone figured out how to pave from a chaise lounge? My BACK is MURDER, Lily.**Regina**I'M going to murder her if she doesn't hush up...**Lily**Tough it out, Mom. You'll have plenty of time to lay around on the porch later. Help me choose a design!**Holly**You're a harsh taskmaster, kid. But you get it honest.

*Player selects an option*
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> **Lily**That looks great, Mom.**Holly**It'd better. All it cost was my bone density.**Lily**...**Holly**\*sigh\* Whitney, Sam's coming today, right?**Whitney**Uhh, no...He's visiting Mr. Jones today. They are meeting to discuss something concerning your aunt's estate.**Lily**...Oh...I wonder what that could be?**Whitney**No idea. Guess it's just us girrrllzz today. Girl power! Onwaaard to...what's next, Lily?**Lily**Haha. Let's get rid of the lawn here, what do you think?

#### Renew Ground

> [In the backyard]**Lily**That lawn has seen better days...**Regina**True. Let's remove it and put down a nice floor. Something like...this!

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Works for me!**Holly**Ugh, Whitney. Get me outta here. Isn't it about time we did that interview for your book?**Lily**I heard that. You're not running off somewhere before we're done.
> You may have earned a hubcap, but you still need to work for a tire.**Holly**We'll just see what Whitney has to say about that.**Whitney**While I'd LOVE to, I've got a lot on my mind...I'm still processing my research...
> ...And my head's a million miles away from here...maybe later? Feeling kinda spaced out right now.**Holly**You? Spaced out? I'll bet that NEVER happens.**Lily**Mom! Keep going and you'll lose a wheel.

Transition Dialogue

> [In the backyard]**Roxy**Arr? Grrrrrr...**Lily**What's up, girl? What's got you all rowled up?[In the entrance circle]**Regina**Who the heck is THAT?**Lily**...I know who it is.**Leonard**Lily Roberts![Leonard and two man in suit walk towards Lily]**Lily**That's right...Mr. Rich, I presume?**Leonard**He. Nah, that's just a cute, affectionate nickname my...associates have given me. It's Ricci...but please, call me Leonard.[Larry comes out the limousine]**Larry**Hiya, Lily. Hiya, Holly. Been meaning to call you girls...**Lily**Larry??? What are you...
> ...Nevermind. Of COURSE you're here too...
> Mr. Ricci, I know why you're here, and I'm NOT interested.**Regina**Yeah, this is private property, and you're trespassing. So why don't you squeeze back into your clown car...
> ...And get out of here.**Whitney**Yeah! We're not afraid of you!**Leonard**Hahaha. I'm not here ta play cats an' dogs, Mz Roberts. Why don't you tell your girlies to stand down?**Lily**Why should I? You're the one who brought your bodyguards...and Larry...here to intimidate me.**Leonard**You've got nothin' to worry about, Mz Roberts. Ask your mom! She knows I'm on the level.**Holly**...Uhm...yes...of course you are, Lenny...hahah...**Lily**Mom, stay out of this.

#### Talk To Mr. Rich

> [In the entrance circle]**Lily**It doesn't matter what you say, Mr. Ricci...**Leonard**Leonard.**Lily**...Leonard. I'm NOT selling the estate.**Leonard**You know, Mz Roberts...may I call you Lily?**Lily**I...guess.**Leonard**Lily...it's been a long time since I've been to LaRosa Manor. Place has changed. You can tell there's a new lady of the house...
> Looks...different...a good kinda different. Like it was when it was being taken care of.
> I was practically raised here, you know...
> Why don't we take a walk. Give me the grand tour.**Lily**Uhm...okay. I'll show you around. But that's it.**Regina**You all right, Lily?**Lily**I'm fine, Regina. It's fine.[Lily, Leonard and Roxy walk in the backyard]**Leonard**Lily, you've been putting your heart and soul into these gardens. Truly a magical transformation. What I'd like to see is how you do it.**Lily**Uhm. I was going to plant some flowers today, so...if you want to see that...sure.**Leonard**Wonderful.

#### Plant Left Flowerbed

> [In the backyard]**Leonard**Ah, I remember that bust. Vivian was awfully fond of that nag.**Lily**Nag? I thought Wicked was a good horse?**Leonard**Ah, so you know about Wicked, do ya?**Lily**I...know he won some races...**Leonard**He was an excellent horse--and so were his kiddos. He started Vivian's animal husbandry adventure.
> That horse cost a few dimes too--and that was decades ago!
> It all started when she and Arty--Arthur--sold the family business to me.
> She took her share and bought Wicked. We all thought she was coo-coo!
> But unlike Arty, she turned out to be a shrewd investor. That horse was a GOLDMINE.**Lily**Wow. I have some colorful women in my family...**Leonard**Sure do.**Lily**Speaking of colorful...would you like to pick the flowers I'll plant over here?**Leonard**Honored to, Lily. How about these?

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Great choice. That looks really nice.
> Not quite done yet though...There's a lot more planting to do...

#### Plant Right Flowerbed

> [In the backyard]**Lily**So, if you know about her horse...then you know about her dealings with the mafia, right?**Leonard**Oh, so look who's a smart one! Where have you been poking your nose that you found outta 'bout that?**Lily**...I have...my sources...how deeply was she involved?**Leonard**Why do you wanna know?**Lily**...Curiosity. Since I inherited her former property...**Leonard**That's all? Heh. Well, what the heck. I guess it doesn't matter anymore...[Leonard sits on the tree pot]**Leonard**Vivian was involved with the mob because at the time, if you ran horses, you ran with the mob.
> They owned the tracks, they fixed the odds, they covered the bookies, and they signed the checks.
> Vivian didn't wan to be involved in the mafia, but it was nearly impossible not to.
> So she ended up dealing with them. And her horse ended up...glue.**Lily**...Wow. That's awful.[Leonard stands up]**Leonard**It was a damn shame. I don't really like animals, but Wicked and his foals were beautiful...
> ...I can appreciate THAT at least. Nature at its best. Just like your garden, Lily. It really is shapin' up nicely.**Lily**Thanks...this is what I planned here...

*Player selects an option*

> **Leonard**Superb, Lily. You've really got a knack for this. Where'd you pick up all this skill?**Lily**I've had a lot of practice on both estates...and a lot more to come.

#### Plant Corner Flowerbeds

> [In the backyard]**Lily**Philip's been warning me about you, but of course you probably know that.**Leonard**Yeah, but I don't know why he'd want to sour our relationship before it starts...**Lily**I do...because he's right about you...I know you tried to install a hidden camera at the manor...and that's probably not the only one.**Leonard**Hidden camera? That's not my style, Lily. Sounds more like somethin' the feds would do...
> Lemme get to the bottom of this for you. 'An if you want I should leave my associate Andy behind for your security...**Lily**Thanks...but no thanks.**Leonard**Suit yourself.**Lily**Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to finish up these flower beds...**Leonard**Sure thing.

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> **Leonard**Wow, that looks great. I'm impressed. You really got talent, kid.**Lily**Thanks...but I've still got work to do...

#### Replace Trees

> [In the backyard]**Leonard**So, what are planning to do with those old trees?**Lily**I was gonna replace them.

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> **Leonard**Hm. Not what I woulda chose, but I like it.
> You know, you remind me of Mary...strong...stubborn...I loved that about her. I cared for her very much.**Lily**...**Leonard**Look, Lily. I can guess what Philip told you about me, but you gotta know...I'm no monster. And Philip...
> ...Well, he's done some things he ain't proud of either.
> In fact, why don't you ask him about the Sunshine Case sometime? Hah!**Lily**That may be true, but Aunt Mary cared about me enough to give me her estate...
> ...And Philip is a kind, generous man...
> ...I don't know how you fit into this, but I don't think you're motivated by my best interests, monster or not.**Leonard**...

Transition Dialogue

> [In the backyard]**Leonard**What you've done with this place...it's sensational, Lily. You're a genius at this!**Lily**Why do I feel like you're buttering me up to try to sell me something, Leonard.**Leonard**Oh, I'm not selling anything...but you knew that...I'm buying.**Lily**I'm not sure I like where this is going...**Leonard**Hear me out, Lily. I'm here to make you an offer. And one you shouldn't refuse--otherwise, I'll take this matter to court...**Lily**What do you mean? On WHAT CHARGES exactly?**Leonard**Tax evasion. Mary's false identity extended further than her pulpy novels.
> She lived it, and it earned her quite a few nickels.
> But she never gave her share of the cash back to the government. By my estimation, she owes MILLIONS in back taxes.
> And if the government finds out, all Mary's property, her money, her book's licensing, POOF. All gone. The state'll take it.
> Once that happens...I have friends in high places...I'll buy it for pennies on the dollar.**Lily**...Why...why would you do that?**Leonard**It's nothing personal, Lily...you've just gotten in the middle of a long-time feud between Mary and me.**Lily**Mary's gone, Leonard. Why hang onto...whatever anger you have and take it out on me?**Leonard**Because I want this house, Lily. And I will have it. But I'm willing ta give you a generous chunk of change for it.
> More than its worth, and more than you'd ever need ta live comfortably for a long, long time.**Lily**I'm not interested, Mr. Ricci. I think you need to leave.**Leonard**Fair enough.

#### See Mr. Rich Off

> [In the entrance circle]**Leonard**I don't have anything against you, Lily. Remember that. I want to do right by you.**Lily**...Mr. Ricci...**Leonard**I want the LaRosa estate, and I'm gonna get it. But I want to make sure you're fairly compensated...
> ...Hey, I'm Mr. Rich, right? I'm no cheapskate. You'll get enough out of it to retire to the Loire...
> ...and play countess in your own chateau!**Lily**I don't want a French chateau, Leonard. I'm happy right where I am.[Leonard gives something to Lily]

> **Leonard**Here, take this. I want you to think about my offer, Lily. Take a week. I don't wanna hear your answer before then.
> You're a smart young lady. I know you'll come to the right decision.**Lily**...**Leonard**Take care, Lily. C'mon, boys. We've overstayed our welcome.[Leonard, Larry, Tony and Andy leave]**Holly**Bye, Lenny! Bye, Larry! Bye, Tony! Andy, tell your mother I said "Hello"!**Lily**Mom, cut it out.**Regina**Lily, are you okay? What did he want?**Whitney**Wow...a real-life, modern-day mobster and his goons...I don't know if I would have had the nerve to be alone with him...**Holly**What'd he say to you, honey?**Regina**Whatever it was, we're here for you, Lily...**Lily**Thanks...let's...let's just get back to work. We need to finish the winter garden and the walkway.
> Whitney, I...need you to call Sam for me...tell him to come by...**Whitney**What for, Lily?**Lily**I...we...we just need to talk.

#### Replace Window Glass

> [In the backyard]**Regina**Are you gonna tell us what Mr. Rich said? You look pretty rattled.**Lily**I'm...fine...We just talked about the estate...he likes what I've done with it...**Regina**And that was all? He just came by to give you a compliment?**Lily**Well, no...let's wait until Sam gets here...we can talk about it then.
> In the meantime, let's focus on replacing the glass in the winter garden...

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Nice! You can finally see through these windows!**Regina**If only it was as easy to 'see through' Mr. Rich...**Lily**Ugh, true. I can't believe he came up here in his limo...with all his goons in tow...**Regina**Well, if they'd have tried anything, we woulda given them a BIFF! BAM! And a ZAP![Whitney walks toward Lily, Regina and Roxy]**Whitney**I spoke to Sam. He'll join us later.**Lily**Thanks, Whit.**Regina**You were pretty gutsy back there, Whitney!**Whitney**Thanks! You were too!**Regina**Yeah, if they had tried anything, we coulda take them, don't you think?**Whitney**Yeah, we would have kicked those suits to the curb.**Lily**Thanks, ladies. I'm glad I can count on you...not just to help around here, but to watch my back.
> But don't worry about Mr. Rich. Let's just keep doing what we do best: planting, building, and being good friends!
> We can start right here with some new ivy around the winter garden.

#### Plant Climbing Plant

> [In the backyard]**Lily**The winter garden will look even nicer with a little green going...**Regina**A pretty climbing plant might do the trick...

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> **Lily**Beautiful! Climb, little creeper!**Whitney**Awesome...I'll be off for a sec...[Whitney leaves]**Regina**What's with her?**Lily**Dunno. Urgent research...a level of Disco Ducks...nature calling--you never know with her.**Regina**Uh huh...
> Lils, I know I keep saying she's a weirdo, but she...she seems like a good friend.
> She was serious about stomping Mr. Rich's thugs. I think she'd have tried if we let her...
> I'm starting to see why you like her...and I'm glad there are no secrets between us anymore.**Lily**Me too. And I'm glad you're warming up to Whitney. You're right, she CAN be really strange...
> ...But she's very smart, and her heart's in the right place.
> She's been a lot of help, and I hope she sticks around awhile...there's still so much to do!

#### Replace Lanterns

> [In the backyard]**Lily**These lanterns have been out here for years...let's replace them with some shiny new ones...**Holly**That sounds like a nice, low-impact job your momma could do...

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Looks good, Mom.
> But you volunteering for a job? Mr. Rich showing up here must have done a number on you too.**Holly**Eh, he was always good to me...Larry and I have known Lenny since we were kids!**Lily**Does Larry always pal around with Lenny?**Holly**Nah, I don't think so...but everybody has business with Mr. Rich around here. He probably owed him a favor.**Lily**Or he's just blinded by all the Ricci bling...**Holly**Well, I guess Larry's always been fond of pretty shiny things...**Lily**Well, since we're on the subject of "shine", let's pretty up this walkway with some decorations!

#### Decorate Walkway

> **Holly**Hey, let me pick out the decorations this time. You take a breather, honey.**Lily**...Thanks, Mom...

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Beautiful choice!
> Are you really worried about me?**Holly**I don't know...Kind of? Mother's intuition, I guess...and I know how hard it is to stand up to someone like Lenny...
> ...Lord knows Larry couldn't do it...Lenny's a powerful man. He's hard to say no to...you can't judge Larry for that.**Lily**But Aunt Mary did.**Holly**Yeah, she did. And so did you back there. You've got courage, baby girl.
> I'm really proud of you.**Lily**Thanks, Mom...
> I guess I can't keep stringing you along...you've earned that car and then some.**Holly**Well, we can worry about that later. Let's just get this business with Lenny fixed first, okay?

Transition Dialogue

> [Whitney, Samir and Philip walk towards Lily, Regina, Holly and Rexy]**Samir**Lily! Whitney told me what happened. Philip and I dropped everything and came here straight away...
> ...He's been filling me in on this Mr. Ricci. Are you okay?**Lily**I...I don't know, Sam. Are we okay?**Samir**...
> Do you think we should have this conversation somewhere else?**Lily**No, I trust everyone here.
> Regina, who's been a rock-solid friend from the beginning...
> ...Whitney, who's the bravest, smartest person I know...
> ...And of course my mom, who may have made some mistakes, but she's there when I need her...
> ...Let's get everything out in the open.

#### Talk To Sam

> [In the backyard Philip sits on a bench and Holly sits on the tree pot]**Lily**When Mr. Rich came today, he offered to buy the LaRosa estate. Which is not a surprise...
> ...He had tried to use Larry and Mom to get it from me before. But this time...
> ...THIS time, he threatened me. He said if I didn't take his "generous" offer, he would drag me to court and take everything...
> ...The land, her estate, and he told me her money would be gone.**Regina**What? He can't do that. He can't just take someone to court and take their inheritance because he feels like it.
> Figures. Only snakes use the court system to get to people.**Whitney**How does he think he's going to do that? Who does he think he is? A comic book villain? Lex Luthor?**Lily**...
> Sam, it looks like you know something. You GOTTA tell me!**Samir**\*Sigh\*
> I'm sorry to have led you to believe that there was nothing to worry about, Lily
> But the truth is that Mary made some...questionable choices in setting up her financial affairs...
> ...Philip and I have been trying to untangle it all day.[Philip stands up]**Philip Jones**Yes...Mary was good at keeping secrets...and it looks like she had many indeed...and now they're catching up to us.
> Leonard could have come forward while Mary was living...but I don't think he thought he had a solid case until now...**Samir**The question is, what are we going to do about it?
> Lily?[Lily turns her gaze to the gate next to the winter garden]**Lily**...I don't know. I...need to think. And I think best when I work...I guess I can try to fix this old rusty gate...and fence.

#### Replace Yard Fence

> [In the backyard]**Regina**I'll help you, lady. What do you want to do about the arches...and the fence?**Lily**Hm, how about...

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> **Regina**Lookin' good...**Lily**Yeah, I like it...**Regina**Oh, Lils. I hate to see you like this...
> ...Makes me so mad I wanna take my drill and...
> ...
> You know, I COULD slide under his car with my wirecutters and cut open his limo's brake lines...
> ...It would look like an accident...and it would take out Larry and Mr. Rich's toughs too.**Lily**Hahaha! Not the worst idea, that'd take care of everything...
> Before you get your wirecutters, let's see if there is a proper way to get out of this...
> ...I still need to think.

#### Renew Gate

> [In the backyard]**Whitney**Lily, if you want my opinion, you need to fight fire with fire. Counter sue!**Lily**Counter sue? How?**Whitney**I don't know...but I'm sure I could find something. Men like Mr. Rich ALWAYS have dirty dealings...
> ...Which means there's dirt to dig up...and use against him!
> Blackmail us, we'll blackmail him right back!**Lily**...Hmmm. Food for thought...
> Let me chew on that while I fix this gate.

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**There...that's straightened out...
> \*sigh\*
> but I'm nowhere near a decision about how to deal with Mr. Rich's offer...

Transition Dialogue

> [In the entrance circle Holly walks towards Lily]**Holly**Honey, I know you've worked hard on this estate...and that it means something to you because of Mary...
> ...But you gotta know when to cut and run, baby. Take the money. Ask for MORE even. Go somewhere exotic...
> ...And take your momma with you!**Samir**I'm going to side with your mother on this, Lily. I don't see a clean way out of this...
> ...He may very well be able to wrest the estate away from us in court. And if he did, you'd have nothing of it for your own.
> But whatever you want to do, Lily, we'll stand by you.**Lily**Thanks, everyone. You've given me a lot to think about...I'm grateful that you're all here to help me...through everything...
> ...But I need time--alone time--to make this decision.**Samir**Of course, Lily. Take all the time you need. We'll give you some space to think things over.**Lily**Thanks. Goodbye, everyone![Everyone leave, Lily and Roxy in the same direction. The cat approaches the plate of milk, some crows alight on the plate, it hisses and leaves.]

#### Start new day

> **Lily**Aaargh! Too. Many. Thoughts!!!
> Ugh...feels like my head's gonna explode...Need an off-switch for my brain...
> Maybe a bit of fresh air will help...[In front of the house]**Holly**You're up late, hon. Trouble sleeping?**Lily**Just...a lot to process...**Holly**Uh, tell me about it! Not gonna rest before I've decided on a color for my new car![Lily sits next to Holly on the porch swing]**Lily**...**Holly**Red or black, Lily? SUV or convertible? And we need to talk cash some time...**Lily**Uh...what??**Holly**Or I could just sort it out with Sam?**Lily**Sure...do that. Just...stick to a reasonable sum...for a USED car. All right?**Holly**Used?? Ah, as in pre-owned...Got it.**Lily**What? Sorry, Mom. I got a lot on my plate...need to clear my head...good night!