Easter Tale

*Easter Tale*
For Easter Lily is invited by Regina to celebrate an annual tradition desired by Beth, which involves Philip Jones and Otis Freeman.

But early on, Philip and Otis argue about several things that anger Regina. Lily learns the reason for the quarrels, in fact the two always have conflicting opinions on what Beth would have liked. The first day ends with Regina scolding Otis and Philip, but the following day the two, after realizing their mistakes, make peace and Lily and Regina manage to finish the preparations for the party.

Help Lily get ready for Easter in time! Earn special tokens  and use them to complete tasks.
Complete all tasks before the event ends to keep the area.
**Summary table**:

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## New Characters

* Otis Freeman
* Beth (mentioned)

## Makeover and Repairs

To reach **Beth's house** you have to go through the entrance gate and follow a tree-lined path. The renovations of the house include the porch, the walls, the roof, the fence, some plants and some flowerbeds.

In front of the house there is the picnic area, where Regina, Otis and Philip will set up the picnic to keep Beth's memory alive by restoring the fence, the patio and make some decorations. Further on, there are three rows of vegetable gardens, a windmill and a fence.

Behind Beth's house runs a river and on the other bank is a meadow, where Lily digs out some rabbit houses and embellishes them with decorations and flowers.

**Act I.**The first act involves the repairs of:

* House
* Entrance Gate
* Vegetable Garden

**Act II.**The second act involves the repairs of:

* House
* Meadow
* Picnic Area

More detailed information on customizable items is shown in the table below:

### Tasks

Players must earn 49 event tokens to complete the 25 tasks of this act.

* Break Up The Argument
* Police The Paint Job
* Roof Oops
* Save The Sills
* Stroll Down Memory Lane
* Down The Rabbit Hole
* Mediate The Menfolk
* Tools For The Trade
* Gate Check
* Gate Change
* Invasion Contasion
* Out The Gate
* Wheel'em In
* Mending Fences
* Tulip Trap
* Soil And Toil
* Grow Anew
* Planting Perfection
* Fence 'Em In
* Pen Friends
* We'd Better Weed
* Five A Day
* Tree's Company
* Arbor Decor
* Sleep On It

### Dialogues

Opening Scene

> [In front of the entrance gate]**Regina**Sun shinin', birds singin'...perfect way to kick off the ol' Easter extravaganza!**Lily**Someone's feeling the holiday spirit! Thanks again for inviting me.**Regina**Don't thank me yet. You got your work cut out for yo--oh no. Do you hear shouting?Grumble garble... hrmph mrph... GRUMBLE RARGLE RAHG!**Regina**I can't believe it. They weren't supposed to be here yet!**Lily**What do you mean? Who?**Regina**No time to explain. They're going to tear each other apart if we don't hurry.

#### Break Up The Argument

> [In front of the house]**Regina**Grandpa, Otis, you made it for the party...early. Very early.**Philip Jones**Regina, what in tarnation is going on? You told me HE was going away on a cruise! Lies and deceit!**Otis**You said the same thing me about HIM! I'm out of here.**Regina**No, wait! How else was I supposed to get you both to come? You promised we'd all carry on the Easter tradition. For Beth.**Lily**Who's Beth?**Regina**Not now, Lils. I'll explain later.
> Look, you two, we have a lot to do to get ready for this party. Do I have to remind you how important this is?
> It was in Beth's will. "Otis Freeman and Philip JOnes shall co-inherit the estate AND hold the annual Easter party." Her last wish.**Philip Jones**Hmph. As if I could work with this miserable codger. He barely knew Beth! Bet he doesn't even know her favorite color.[Otis and Philip walk away and reach their respective paint buckets]**Otis**Hah! That's where you're wrong, old timer. You just watch! I'll paint this whole house before you can even--**Regina**Enough! Put the rollers down before you break somethin'. Lily and I will take care of things. Just tell us what to paint.**Otis**Follow me. I'll show you where the paint is. The RIGHT color paint.**Philip Jones**Don't listen to him, Lily. Beth's favorite is right over here. Come with me.[Lily walks towards Otis while Regina walks towards Philip]

#### Police The Paint Job

> [In front of the house Lily joins Regina]**Lily**Uh, Regina...I think Otis and your grandpa are not on the same page about Beth's favorite color.**Regina**Gee, Lils, you think? Man, what am I going to do with this...

*Player selects an option*

> [In the porch]**Lily**Not bad! I actually kind of like it. ...hey, do your Gramps and Mr. Freeman always bicker like this?**Regina**Didn't used to. Not when Beth was around. Agh, but I don't want to get into that now.
> We have to make the most of this paint job. I know Easter is supposed to be colorful, but this is somethin' else.**Lily**I'm ready to roll. Haha. Get it? Because paint rollers?
> ...I can see you'r not in the mood. Roger. Filing that pun away in the "fail" folder.

#### Roof Oops

> [In front of the house there are Otis and Philip near their respective paint buckets while Lily and Regina are in the porch]**Regina**All right, let's have a look at the roof. Can't have guests gettin' rained on.**Philip Jones**Otis, can I introduce you to a concept known as "color theory"? Which is to say, in theory, you chose the wrong color.**Otis**I don't need fancy book learning to know that you're wrong, and my best friend Beth would've like the color I chose.**Regina**You're both wrong! The roof should be a single color! What a freakin' disaster.**Philip Jones**You're right, Regina, Otis ruined it. If he'd just gonna a cruise like you said--**Otis**Me? You...you...you can go cruise yourself! Can't even tell a paintbrush from a stick, this one.**Lily**Guys, guys. I know I'm new around here, but don't you think things will go more smoothly if we all get on the same page?**Regina**Don't bother, Lils. Grandpa, Otis, back away from the paint. We're relievin' you on your artistic eye duty.

*Player selects an option*

> [Lily and Regina comes down the porch and join Philip and Otis]**Otis**Hhmph. Fine. Not a fan of your color choice, but I have work to do in the garden anyway.**Philip Jones**Pah! As if I'd allow someone who doesn't even know Beth's favorite flower anywhere near--**Regina**Agh! That's it. Time-out. You both need to have a good, long think about how you're ruinin' Beth's day.
> If I hear one peep of a fight out of you, so help me, I will stuff you into Easter eggs and hide you in the hedges.

#### Save The Sills

> [In front of the house]**Lily**So what are you thinking for the doors and windows? Neon Pink? Turquoise? Zebra stripes?**Regina**Maybe let's stick with somethin' more classic.

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Okay, Reg, I think you need to spill. Who's Beth? And what's the deal with Grumpy and Grumpier?**Regina**\*sigh\* Guess I dragged you into all of this. Least I can do is give you an explanation.

> **Regina**Grandpa, Otis and Beth used to be best friends. I'm talkin' inner parties, roadtrips, the whole nine.

> **Regina**But when Beth passed away...well, Otis and Grandpa didn't know how to deal. It started with the funeral.

> **Regina**"She would've wanted roses." "No, she would've wanted petunias." The couldn't even agree on the easy stuff.
> Each of 'em tryin' to prove he was the better friend. "I knew her longer." "No, I did!" Ugh! Makes me crazy.
> Speakin' of making me crazy, I can't pick a style to save my life right now. All you, Lils.**Lily**There! ...but for your grandpa and Mr. Freeman, maybe it's just one of those things that takes time, you know?

> **Regina**It's been five years, Lils. And I didn't even tell you the worst part. When it came to give the eulogies...

> **Regina**Well, the both gave completely different speeches about who they thought Beth was. And, of course, they fought.
> They haven't spoken since. And I...I just want things to go back to the way they were. Like all the Easters before. The good times.**Lily**I'm sorry, Regina. Doesn't seem very fair to you for them to act like this. Anything I can do to help?**Regina**You're already helping, listenin' to me rant. Although...come on, I have somethin' I want to show you.

#### Stroll Down Memory Lane

> [In the picnic area]**Regina**Well, here it is. Behold.**Lily**The...tree? It's nice. Tall, lots of branches, uh...nice leaf coverage.**Regina**No, no, not the tree, the table. This here table is the first thing I ever built, y'know. Otis taught me. It was a gift for Beth.

> **Regina**Easter used to be somethin' special around here. Lotta happy memories. Beth's party was the highlight of the year.
> We were a family, y'know? Even though we weren't related, the holiday brought us all together.
> But those two old bats are ruinin' everything. Can't even stop bickerin' long enough to see it's not about them.[Blueberry and Buttercup walk close to Lily and Regina]**Lily**Hey, speaking of critters! Look at these little cuties! I've never seen such colorful buns before.**Regina**Me neither. Where did you come from?**Lily**...and where di you go, Cotton-Tail Joes? Should we follow them?[Blueberry and Buttercup run away]**Regina**Looks like they're headin' for the garden...probably for a snack. Better let 'em know the salad bar is closed.**Lily**Just call me Alice. Down the rabbit hole we go!

#### Down The Rabbit Hole

> [In the vegetable gardens]**Regina**Agh, like there's not enough going wrong today! Would you look at this place? I got half a mind to make rabbit stew for dinner.**Lily**Ah, no! Don't listen to her, buns, she didn't mean it.
> Uh, is this a normal amount of rabbits for this garden? I mean, I guess it IS Easter...spring, new life, busy times.**Regina**Just try me. Man, look at 'em all! What are ya supposed to do when your garden turns into a pettin' zoo?**Lily**So...many...so...fluffy!!
> Why don't you let me handle it, Reg? Fixing gardens is kind of my specialty! Plus, I know a thing or two about rabbit-wrangling.**Regina**Do you Or is this like how you knew a thing or two about repairin' roofs, and then called me to do it?**Lily**Only one way to find out!**Regina**All right, well, I better stick by Gramps and Otis anyway, keep 'em from murderin' each other. Holler if you need anythin'.[Lily kneels to pet some bunnies]**Lily**Who's a cute bunny? WHO'S A CUTE BUNY?! Just a widdle floofmuffin, yes you are!**Regina**Lilyyyy...[Lily gets up]**Lily**Right, yeah, contain the invasion of the adorable bunnies! Definitely not going to get distracted and play with them. Definitely probably not.[Regina walks off and Lily follows Blueberry and Buttercup near the fences]

#### Mediate The Menfolk

> [At the entrance gate]**Regina**How's time-out treatin' you? Did you kiss and make up yet?**Philip Jones**I see respecting one's elders went the way of the buggy. Don't forget, I'm your grandfather, missy, and that means--[Otis turns his gaze to Philip]**Otis**Stuff it, you old windbag. She doesn't need a lecture just because YOU can't decide on decorations.[Philip turns his gaze to Otis]**Philip Jones**Oh, I've decided. I'll say it slowly, so you're sure to understand: You're. Just. Wrong.**Regina**Zen...I am the zen goddess of Easter. There are not two curmudgeons arguin' in front of me.[Otis and Philip turn their gaze to Regina]**Regina**Can you two just agree to disagree and help me out here? The party is tomorrow, and I got a list a mile long.**Otis**Disagreeing is about the only thing I'll agree with HIM on.**Philip Jones**Hmm? Did someone say something? Sounded like marbles in a garbage disposal. Ugly marbles.**Regina**Oh, humble and wise Easter Bunny, grant me strength.

#### Tools For The Trade

> [In the vegetable gardens near the upper fences]**Lily**Let's see...how am I going to undo the rabbit rampage? This is going to take a lot of mulch...[Lily walks towards the house]**Lily**Oh hey, it's you guys again! Did you follow me, little bun-buns? Are we friends now?
> I'll take that as a yes! If we're going to be friends, then I should probably give you names.
> How about...Jom and Terry? Or...Mick and Rorty? Maybe...Mandler and Chronica?
> Nah, we can do better than that. How about...Blueberry and Buttercup? Yeah! Perfect.
> So, Blueberry, Buttercup, how would you and your friends feel about a garden timeshare? Maybe let us humans use it on the weekends.[Lily collects something near the door]

> **Lily**...hey, what's this? "Beth's Book for Bunnies." Looks like a recipe book...for feeding rabbits! Not for cooking them, don't worry, guys.
> Wonder what Beth would think if she saw you all. The way Mr. Jones and Mr. Freeman talk about her, it's like she's two people. Could go either way.
> Hope Regina's able to keep the peace between those guys. She got enough to worry without playing umpire.
> Okay, Blueberry, you grab a shovel. Buttercup, you get the rake.
> ...No? Hey, it's your mess out here! Least you can do is help me clean it up. ...or you can just look adorable, that works too.

#### Gate Check

> [In front of the entrance gate]**Regina**Think you two could give me a hand with puttin' up a new gate? The old one's all rotted away.**Philip Jones**Old thing all rotted away? Ah, of course, you mean Otis. I'll haul him out to the trash, lickety-split.**Otis**Why, you no-good--**Regina**GATES, people. Gates. Need to fix this one. 'Course, we need to clear the vines first.[Regina clear the vines from the gate]

*A little while later...*

> **Regina**All right, that's a start. Probably shouldn't be askin' this, but what would Beth have liked?**Philip Jones**Ornamental. The more curlicues and doo-dads, the better.**Otis**Wrong! She liked structure. Sturdiness! Don't you remember going to that museum in Madrid?**Philip Jones**Of course I do. She spent hours looking at the abstract pieces. But I wouldn't expect a philistine like you to understand art.**Otis**She was staring at them trying to figure out what the heck she was looking at! Not because she liked them, you old coot.**Regina**I knew I'd regret askin'. Forge it, I'll pick somethin' out myself.

#### Gate Change

> [In front of the entrance gate]**Regina**You say ornamental. You say clean lines. I say it's a dang gate and Beth would've like it to open and close.**Otis**Heh. Think you're probably right about that.**Philip Jones**Hmph. I see your point, Regina. You take after your mom, you know. Quite a brain on you.
> But don't confuse that for me agreeing with HIM.**Regina**Wouldn't dream of it. I can only wrap my head around so many impossible things at once.
> Speakin' of impossible, can you stay out of my while I make the best of this thing?

*Player selects an option*

> **Philip Jones**Fine job, dear. You've done the best you could with the mess Otis created.**Otis**Coming from you, Picasso? Yeah, that's right, I know things! Not so uncultured now, am I?[Regina walks away]**Regina**Of all the days to leave my construction earplugs at home...maybe I can just drown myself in one of the paint buckets over there.

#### Invasion Contasion

> [In the vegetable gardens]**Lily**Weedy weedy weed, diggy diggy dig, planty plany plant...[Lily clears the weeds]**Lily**That's better. ...ack! Shoo, bunnies![The brown bunnies walks away]**Lily**Blueberry, Buttercup, can you tell your friends to stop eating my handiwork? I'm trying to garden here!
> Aw...you're too cute. I can't be mad at you. But I bet I can outsmart you, can't I? Let's have a look at Beth's book.
> Geez, Beth must have dealt with her fair share of fluffy invaders. There's dozens of recipes. It like a rabbit foodie guide.[Lily opens Beth's recipe book]**Lily**Hmm, this one has a note next to it. "Tulip Salad: highly effective!" What do you guys think, sound tasty? Tasty enough to leave my plants alone?[Lily puts aside Beth's recipe book]**Lily**I'm not one for eating lowers, myself, but if that's your jam...first course, coming right up!

#### Out The Gate

> [In front of the entrance gate]**Regina**Well, the gate is comin' along... interestingly. Maybe no one will notice the paint once we decorate it.**Philip Jones**I see one half of the gate is keeping with Beth's preferences. That side looks just lovely.**Otis**WHat are you, blind? That is NOT what Beth would've liked. CLEARLY--**Regina**CLEARLY y'all just neet to pick something. We don't have time to stand around debatin'.

*Player selects an option*

> **Regina**There. It'll do. Now I'm gonna need you two to stay far away from this thing. No meddlin'.**Philip Jones**So long as you don't let Otis near it, I'm sure it will be just fine. As Beth's best friend, I will guide you on the next item on your to-do list.[Otis turns his gaze to Philip]**Otis**Pfft! Her "best" friend would've stood at her funeral and told everyone about how she loved to travel. You got the whole dang speech wrong--[Philip turns his gaze to Otis]**Philip Jones**I told you then and I'll tell y ou now, she despised traveling! Absolutely hated flying, she--**Otis**SHE LOVED FLYING AND SHE LOVED THE PEANUTS! ATE THEM BY THE TINY BAGFUL!**Regina**This is my life now, isn't it? Any chance that fence is soundproof?

#### Wheel'em In

> [In the vegetable gardens Lily pushes the wheelbarrow followed by Blueberry, Buttercup and the brown bunnies]**Lily**Welcome to Lily's Michelin Star Restaurant for Rabbits...emphasis on the "for rabbits" part. No rabbit stew![Lily opens Beth's recipe book]**Lily**Seems like the ingredients for a rabbit-luring Tulip Salad are...tulipds. Just tulips. Okay, then.[Lily puts aside Beth's recipe book]**Lily**I wonder if different color tulips have different flavors. Is this Skittles rules or M&Ms rules?
> Aww, you two are so cute. My teeny-weeny cuddly-wuddly squishes, yes yes you are, yes you-
> Ah! Focus, Lily! You promised Regin you wouldn't get hopelessly distracted playing with bunnies.
> ...but maybe we can play for just a few minutes? I won't tell if you don't.[Lily kneels to gather tulips]

#### Mending Fences

> [In front of the entrance gate]**Regina**Maybe I can conjure up some kinda warm and fuzzy feelin' if I remind them of a good time with Beth...[Regina joins Philip and Otis]**Regina**Hey, you two remember the first Easter party Beth threw? Before my time, for sure.**Philip Jones**Certainly. It was 1982. Beth had just adopted her first rabbit and thought it would be a good occasion to introduce--[Otis turns his gaze to Philip]**Otis**No, no, you got it all backwards. It was 1984, and she adopted the rabbit the year after BECAUSE of the party.[Philip turns his gaze to Otis]**Philip Jones**Wrong as usual. I specifically remember shopping for Timothy hay and plastic Easter eggs.**Otis**Exactly, because it was 1984 and there weren't enough plastic eggs to go around. Went to every grocery in town trying to find them.**Philip Jones**That was 1982, you incorrigible oaf! Your wires are so crossed, your brain could double as a switchboard.**Regina**All right, break it up. Enough out of both of you. I'm takin' over from here.

*Player selects an option*

> **Regina**Lily would say somethin' like "fence-tastic." I'm just gonna say you two go...pick out some trees while I find Lily. Can you handle that?**Otis**I'll show him a tree. Show him the view from six feet under it, that's what I'll do. Can I borrow that nailgun, Regina?**Philip Jones**What are you muttering about? Enunciate, old man! Or are your dentures in the way?**Regina**How does that Easter song go? Hippity, hoppity, Easter's totally ruined...

#### Tulip Trap

> [In the vegetable gardens Lily filled the wheelbarrow with tulips]**Lily**All right, bunnies, prepare to feast!
> Just follow me, right this way...[Lily pushes the wheelbarrow near the river followed by Blueberry and Buttercup and the brown bunnies]**Lily**Wow, I can't believe this is actually working! Beth's a genius!
> I feel like the Pied Piper. Except you guys are way cuter than rats.
> Should I sing a song for our parade? I feel a song coming on.
> "If you go out to the garden today, you're in for a big surprise..."
> My mom used to sing that to me. I looked but never did find any teddy bear picnics.

#### Soil And Toil

> [In the vegetable gardens]**Lily**All right, Blueberry and Buttercup, now that your partners in crime are out of the way, let's clean up this mess.[Lily prepares the grounds]**Lily**A little dirt here, a little dirt there...hey, this is kind of fun! I see why you guys like digging so much.
> You know, I've never seen a purple rabbit before. Or a bright yellow one, for that matter. Did you two tango with some Easter egg dye?
> Ooh, or maybe you're magical! Magical rabbits from a land where all the rabbits come in colors of the rainbow. Is that it?
> ...not talking, eh? Fine, keep your secrets, then. It's more fun to concoct wild theories anyway.
> Speaking of wild things, wonder if Regina's getting on with the boys. Shall we finish up here and go find them, my little fluffy shadows?
> Just need to restock the salad ingredients, and we'll be good to go. But no more snacking, deal?

#### Grow Anew

> [In the vegetable gardens]**Lily**Butterberry, Bluecup...I mean, Cupperburry, Bluebutt...ah! Strike that, reverse it.
> Whatever I named you guys, what do you think I should plant in our new garden? WHat would Beth have liked?

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**There! Super-cali-flower-listic!
> If you two were Mr. Jones and Mr. Freeman, you'd be arguing about her favorite flower. Haha...I can almost see a resemblance.
> You even have a little bowtie, Buttercup, just like Mr. Jones! Maybe I should've named you Philip the Second.
> At least you two are getting along. Something tells me Regina's helpers are giving her a lot more trouble than mine...

#### Planting Perfection

> [In the vegetable gardens]**Lily**All right, guys, these flowers are NOT for eating, okay? Is that clear?

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Phew, done. I mean it, now, no munching!
> ...aww, you two are too cute. I can't use my Serious Business voice on you.
> But for real, help us out, here. Regina's going crazy trying to pull off this party. You think you could tell your friends to stop eating the decor?
> ...okay, okay, you can have a little nibble. But only one! And snack on the side that no one will see. It'll be our little secret.

Transition Dialogue

> [In the vegetable gardens Regina joins Lily, Blueberry and Buttercup]**Regina**Wow, nice job! How'd you get rid of all the rabbits? Should I get my stew pot ready?**Lily**Shh, not in front of Blueberry and Buttercup!**Regina**Ooooof course you named 'em.**Lily**I was considering calling them Philip and Otis, but that might get confusing. Speaking of, how's it going?**Regina**Ugh, it's like tryin' to drive a backhoe on a tightrope. Blindfolded. In a volcano.
> The front gate's two different colors 'cause they can't agree on what Beth woulda liked.**Lily**Well, hey, that's not so bad...it's kind of festive! In a way.**Regina**"Festive," hah. That's one word for it. I got a few more: "pig-headed, selfish, holiday-ruinin'..."**Lily**Everything will be fine. We'll just tell everyone that "split palette" is the latest in garden design.
> Besides, now that the rabbits are gone, we can...[Some brown bunnies run towards Lily, Regina, Blueberry and Buttercup]**Lily**Uh oh. Oh no. Did I just summon them? Shoo, buns! This is not the garden you're looking for!**Regina**Yeaaaah, I don't think you can mind-trick a rabbit. We're gonna need to build a pen or something.

#### Fence 'Em In

> [In the vegetable gardens near the fences]**Lily**So, what are we thinking for our bunny housing? Split-level ranch! There's a joke about salad in there...**Regina**I'm thinkin' we start with the fence.**Lily**Sure, sure, ignore my setup about ranch dressing and gardening. I see how it is...**Regina**Fence, Lils. I'm short on patience and long on to-do lists.

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**There! It's the picket of the litter!**Regina**...**Lily**Don't make me explain it! It's not funny when I have to explain.**Regina**That's assumin' it was funny before you had to explain it.**Lily**Hmph. I'm sure Blueberry and Buttercup loved it. Just like they'll love their new ranch house!

#### Pen Friends

> [To the left of the house]**Lily**If we HAVE to fence in our poor bunnies, the least we can do is build them a spectacular rabbit hut.**Regina**All I care about's a sturdy lock. No more free garden buffet, buckos. Well except this last one. As bait.[Lily and Regina kneel to prepare the pen and some food]

*A little while later...*

> **Lily**Buttercup, Blueberry, this is where you come in. Can you tell your friends there's fresh feast over here?[Buttercup and Blueberry run away]**Lily**...I'm definitely not crazy for talking to rabbits like they can understand me.
> Watch! I think they're bringing the rest of the rabbits over. Cutest Easter parade EVER![Buttercup and Blueberry run in the pen followed by the brown bunnies]**Regina**Strangest dang thing I ever seen. Are you sure your last name isn't Dolittle? As in Doctor?[Regina walks and kneels to close the gate and joins back Lily]**Lily**Nope. Just a rabbit whisperer, I guess. And rabbit singer! Wait until you hear my latest Easter song...**Regina**Nuh-uh, no thanks, I'll take your word for it.**Lily**Just a little celebration tune? OOOOOoooooh...bunnies are so very cute, they play and romp and eat and--**Regina**Nope! I'm just gonna back away slowly now...see what I can do about those weeds.

#### We'd Better Weed

> [In the vegetable gardens near the fences]**Lily**Do you think Blueberry and Buttercup are mad at me? I feel kind of bad for penning them in.**Regina**Tge're rabbits, Lils. Besides, they're gettin' a pretty great deal. Free food, free housing...feels like I'm runnin' a rescue over here.**Lily**Aw, you kind of are! Regina's Rabbit Rescue. Ooh, wait, no, Regina's Royal Rabbit rescue! Better yet...Regal Regina's Royal Rabbit Rescue!**Regina**Hah. Catchy, but I'm plenty fine with Jones Construction. Now stop blabbin' and give me a hand with these weeds.**Lily**I know you're trying to distract me with my archnemesis, but just think about it! A little side hustle... I could be your official Rabbit Whisperer!**Regina**How's about you stick to helpin' me garden? These greens aren't gonna plant themselves.**Lily**All right...I'm just saying, though, you can't beat that kind of branding! Rockin' Regina's Ridiculously Regal Rabbit Rescue is a gold mine.**Regina**...whatever you say, Lils. Pass me the shears, will ya?[Lily and Regina kneel to prepare the ground]

*A little while later...*

#### Five A Day

> [In the vegetable gardens near the fences]**Regina**Phew, now that the weeds are taken care of, I think we're ready to start harvestin' and plantin'.[Philip joins Lily and Regina]**Philip Jones**May I lend some assistance?**Regina**Gramps, what are you doing here? I thought you were takin' care of the trees. ...you're not fightin' with Otis again, are you?**Philip Jones**What? Oh, I just though you might need--**Regina**Uh-huh, yeah, sure you did. Why can't you two just get along? This is Beth's special day, y'know. Promise is a promise.**Philip Jones**Oh, never mind us. Especially him. He's just trying to compensate for being a lesser friend to Beth than I.**Regina**Riiiight. Well, you think you can put a pin in all that noise 'til we're done gettin' the party set up?**Philip Jones**It's him you should ask. I'm merely trying to make respectful decor decision to honor my dear friend's memory. She would have--**Lily**Would have loved Regina's famoous slaw! Right! So we should plant lots of veggies?**Regina**Good save, Lils.

*Player selects an option*

> **Regina**Wouldya look at that! Enough veggies for two slaws, I'd say. Keep those away from the rabbits--these are strictly people veggies.

#### Tree's Company

> [At the entrance gate Philip, Lily and Regina join Otis]**Otis**Oh no, you brought the geezer. He'll mess up my plans again!**Philip Jones**Seems to me you're doing just fine messing things up on your own![Lily talks to Regina on the sidelines while Philip and Otis argue]**Lily**They really don't stop, do they? They've been arguing nonstop all day.**Regina**You're tellin' me. While you were playin' Snow White and the Seven Buns, I had to listen to 'em.
> I tried everything, Lils. Reminded 'em of the good times, let 'em have at each other, made 'em swear an oath of silence...
> At least that last one helped me. Couldn't hear myself think over all that squabblin'.
> All right, trees, prepare to be the object of my aggression.

*Some trimmed trees later...*

> **Lily**Tree-rific! ...hey, it's been quiet for a while. You think they've cooled off enough to help decorate the trees?**Regina**Seems abouts as likely as me sproutin' wings out my rear end.**Lily**Hey, if you're flying for free, I'd say it doesn't matter where those wings sprout from. And think of the leg room!**Regina**...

#### Arbor Decor

> [At the entrance gate]**Lily**Mr. Jones, Mr. Freeman, do you think you could give us some help decorating the trees?**Philip Jones**Certainly, happy to assist. If you'll kindly find me a ladder, I can even--[Otis turns his gaze to Philip]**Otis**Oh, don't be ridiculous. You can't climb a ladder. You'll fall and break a hip, you stubborn old galoot.[Philip turns his gaze to Otis and start arguing while Lily turns her gaze to Regina]**Lily**It's all right, I can do it. What are you thinkin, Regina? Maybe a nice middle ground? The Switzerland of decor...[Lily turns back her gaze to Otis and Philip]**Philip Jones**Who are you calling stubborn? I seem to remember a dear friend's funeral ruined because SOMEONE wouldn't back down--**Otis**Back down?! Beth and I had that conversation a thousand times, it's what she wanted, but you never trusted me enough to--**Philip Jones**More lies! Concoctions and tomfoolery! I trusted you with my life! What remains of it, anyway. Remind me to edit my will.**Otis**Go ahead! Leave me out, like you always did. Always trying to write me out, have Beth all to yourself. As if you didn't have everything, family--[Otis and Philip turn their gaze to Regina]**Regina**That's it I've had it! The two of you are almost 200 years old combined, but you're actin' like the worst pair of children I've ever seen.
> You were all FRIENDS, don't you remember that? Shame on you. Beth is probably rollin' in her grave listenin' to the two of you.
> You took what was SUPPOSED to be a special day, the one day of the year we all got to be a family, and you ruined it.[Regina turns her gaze to Lily]**Regina**I'm done with you two. Lily, help me with the decorations, and then I'm done for the day.

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> **Regina**Arborific...

#### Sleep On It

> [In the tree-lined path]**Lily**Hey, lady. You okay? That was a heck of a speech back there.**Regina**Sorry, I shouldn't have lost my cool like that. It's just...agh! They make me so mad. I don't know why they can't see how ridiculous they're being.
> I'm thinkin'...I don't know. I'm thinkin' I should just cancel the party. There's still so much to do, and they're makin' it all so difficult.**Lily**Aw, don't give yp, Reg. Think about how sad Blueberry and Buttercup would be. This day is about them, really.
> They'll tell all seven hundred of their little bunny babies about that time Easter was cancelled because two old friends forgot they were friends.**Regina**Hah. You joke, but...that's exactly it, isn't it? So wrapped up in who was a better friend to Beth, they forgot they were friends to each other.
> What can I do, Lils? How am I gonna get them to see eye-to-eye?**Lily**You know what Aunt Mary used to tell me when I had a tough problem I couldn't figure out? "Sleep on it. Everything's new when the sun comes up."**Regina**I s'pose you're right. Can't keep in my eyes open much longery anyway. Playing mediator really wears a gal out.**Lily**Get some rest, lady. Things will look brighter tomorrow, I promise.

### Tasks

Players must earn 56 event tokens to complete the 27 tasks of this act.

* Shore The Floor
* Rally The Railing
* Prettify The Porch
* No Need For Weeds
* Fence-Upper
* Finally Flowering
* Pastoral Florals
* Wind 'Em Up
* Crash Clash
* The Aftermath
* Curiouser And Curiouser
* Garden Wanderer
* Bridging The Way
* Up The Creek
* Habitat For Birdmanity
* A Room Of Bun's Own
* Flower Power
* Shiny New Digs
* Moving Day
* Get The Groove Back
* Fixer-Fencer
* Patio Pondering
* Trimming Time
* Decorated History
* Eggcellent Decorations
* Finishing Touches
* Get The Party Started

### Dialogues

Opening Scene

> [In front of the house, Lily is sitting on the stairs while Philip is sitting on the porch, Otis is stand up and Regina comes out the house]**Regina**Man, weird dreams last nigh. Can't remember 'em, but I woke up cravin' carrots for some reason. How did everyone else sleep?**Lily**Just fine! Ready to tackle the to-do list and clear the way for the Easter parade.**Regina**No parades, please, there's enough goin' on around here without a flotilla comin' through.
> ...you two are being awfully quiet this morning. Somethin' stuck in your craw?**Philip Jones**I'm merely enjoying this lovely morning with my granddaughter and her friend. What a cherry trio we make.**Otis**Hmm, cicadas are whining something fierce today. Regina, dear, maybe the three of us ought to build some traps.**Regina**Is this better than them fightin'? I can't decide if ignorin' each other is progress.**Lily**Let's take what we can get!**Regina**I figured we'd start with the porch today. Can't have our guests fallin' through it. Grab a hammer, Lils.

#### Shore The Floor

> [In front of the house, Philip is sitting on the porch and Otis is standing up in front of the house]**Otis**Regina, could you tell any ugly old crabs nearby that Beth would have liked the porch better if it had a little pizzazz?**Philip Jones**Lily, would you do me the honor of letting any sourpusses in earshot know that such claims are not only erroneous, but also poorly enunciated?**Regina**Yeah, no, this is definitely not better. I almost prefer the fightin'. Would you two cut it out already! Lily, could you give me a hand with the floor, here??

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> **Philip Jones**Very nice, dear. Unlike a corpulent sack of old leaves that doesn't know a thing about my best friend, I know Beth would have liked this.**Otis**Phew, what's that awful stench? Smells like wet dogs, crusty earwax, and being wrong about what Beth would have liked.**Lily**Lily, hand me my sledgehammer, will ya? I need to knock a coupla thick, old boards together. And then finish the railing.

#### Rally The Railing

> [In the porch's house]**Regina**All right, the checklist is comin' along. I think we'll actually manage to be ready in time for the party.**Philip Jones**You're doing great work, Regina. If Beth were here, she would be terrifically proud. Even if SOMEONE fumbled the color scheme.**Otis**Yep, Beth would appreciate your eye for detail, never mind what a certain DUMMY did to the trees.**Lily**Beth must have been a great person, for so many people to love her so much. I wish I could have met her.**Regina**You woulda liked her, Lils. She was a take-no-fluff kind of gal. Can't understand why she put up with these two, considerin'.
> Speakin' of no fluff, let's pick a railing. Any railing. And I don't want to hear anyone complainin' about it.[Otis comes down the porch]

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> **Philip Jones**You know... this railing is not unlike one seen on our cruiseship to Tahiti. There was even a Lindy Hop floor where Beth and Oti...hmpf. Never mind.[Otis walks towards Philip]**Otis**It wasn't Lindy Hop, it was East Cost Swing...which you'd remember, if you were really her best friend.**Lily**Eh, minor details. You were all friends who danced and had a good time. That's what matters, right?**Philip Jones**...Hmph.[Otis walks away]**Otis**...Mmrf.**Lily**Well, this isn't awkward at all! Let's take this totally normal energy over to the decorations.

#### Prettify The Porch

> [In front of the house]**Lily**"Here comes Blueberry Cottontail, hoppin' round the bunny trail... " \*whistles\*
> Why aren't there more Easter songs? Christmas gets to have all the fun.[Otis joins Lily and Regina]**Otis**Beth used to sing a song about Easter...let's see if I can remember how it went. "Egg in the hole and the hole in the ground and the green grass..."[Philip joins Lily, Regina and Otis]**Philip Jones**Regina, would you kindly tell that tonedeaf crow cawning its horrible rendition of Beth's song that it wasn't, in fact, an Easter tune?**Otis**Lily, could you tell that ugly badger he's totally wrong about Beth's holiday ditty?**Regina**We've only got a few more things to do here. So put on your helping pants and...agh. I'm too mad for metaphors. Just pick something!

*Player selects an option*

> **Regina**Good enough. Leave the rest of the porch to me and Lily.
> Why don't you two go figure out the decorations for the party area? You don't have to agree. You just have to get it done.[Otis and Philip walks off]

#### No Need For Weeds

> [In front of the house]**Regina**I tell ya, Lils, I'm gonna be glad when this party is over and done with.
> Tryin' to honor Beth's whishes is turnin' into a three-ring circus with those two clowns around.**Lily**Hey, at least there are weeds to pull! You know me, always happy to get out my aggression destroying some invasive flora.

*A little while later...*

> **Lily**You know, it seems like they both lvoed Beth a lot. You think they were ever...a couple? Or, I guess, a thruple? That's what they call it, right?**Regina**Hah! No way. Not to yuck anyone's yum, but my Gramps is real old school. The three of 'em were just good friends, is all.
> Like a little family, y'know? Otis didn't have a much of one. Beth neither. And Gramps...
> Well, Beth and Otis were real good to him after my grandmother passed. Mase sure he was eatin', gettin' out of the house, all that stuff.**Lily**I wonder if there's some way to remind them of that? Deep down, I bet they still really care about each other.**Regina**Bet you're right. WOnder if a good hard knock on the noggin would do it.**Lily**I was thinking more like...old stories! Paired with a bottle of whiskey. Oooh, maybe around a cozy campfire. With marshmallows!
> Don't add things to my list, Lils! Got enough to do around here without buildin' a friendship-fixin' campfire pit. Speakin' of, we got a fence to fix.

#### Fence-Upper

> [In front of the house]**Lily**You look a little glum, Reg. Fence got you down?**Regina**Nah, it's just...I really need those two to get along. This day was important to Beth, y'know? Feels like I'm failin' her somehow.**Lily**No way! It's not your responsibility. They're grown men! And I'm sure Beth would appreciate all the effort you're putting into this place.**Regina**S'pose you're right. Thanks, Lils. You always know the right thing to say.**Lily**And the right garden aesthetic to pick out, eh? Eh?

*Player selects an option*

> **Regina**All right, all right. You get one "fencetastic" from me. Now come help me with the flowers.**Lily**...I'll cherish this moment for the rest of my life.

#### Finally Flowering

> [In front of the house]**Regina**Man, I forgot how many flowerbeds Beth had. Feels good to bring 'em back to life.
> Even if this whole party is a disaster, at least the garden will look good.**Lily**That's the spirit! Nothing can go wrong when you've got a good garden. That's my new motto.**Regina**How do you always manage to stay so positive?**Lily**Uh...natural skill, I guess! Definitely not because, deep down, I'm completely terrified of failure, and the only way to stave it off is laughter.**Regina**That's...the spirit?**Lily**Now you're getting it!**Regina**I'm gettin' something. Gettin' these flowers planted.

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Magni-flower-cent!**Regina**Oof. I'll give you a change to do better than that on the next flowerbed.**Lily**Challenge accepted!

#### Pastoral Florals

> [In front of the house]**Regina**All right, not lookin' half bad around here. Paint jobs aside, I think this is comin' together nicely.**Lily**Yeah! We're going to know the socks off your guests. Socks, shoes, hats, gloves--you name it, we'll knock it clean off!**Regina**Whatever you sau, slugger. How about we knock the socks off some flowerbeds, first?

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Socks off, flowers! Take that!**Regina**You're a real pal for helpin' me out around here, Lils. Can't imagine gettin' all this done without a hand.**Lily**Don't mention it! You've helped me, like, a million times. It's the least I can do.**Regina**Well...you're not wrong. But still, I appreciate it.
> What do you sau we check out the old windmill? I'm thinkin' it could use some Easter spirit.**Lily**Heck yeah! Easter spirit is my specialty.

Transition Dialogue

> [In the vegetable gardens]**Regina**You know, I never understood why Beth kept the old windmill around.**Lily**It's so Dutch. I like it!**Regina**Yeah? You ever been to the Netherlands?**Lily**Nope! But I always wanted to go. Aunt Mary spent some time in Amsterdam back in her hippie days. She loved it there.
> She kept a locked greenhouse for a while after she came back from that trip. I alwats wondered what was inside...**Regina**Mmhmm. Bet I could guess.**Lily**Ooh, me too! Was it a portal to another dimension guarded by rainbow griffins? That was always my theory.**Regina**...you SURE you didn't find your way into that greenhouse? Might explain a lot about you.**Lily**Nope! Aunt Mary never let me in. She always came out of there hungry, though, so we'd usually just go straight to the burger place.**Regina**I'm startin' to think Aunt Mary's middle name was Jane...**Lily**You mean...oh! Ohhh. Aunt Mary! What a rebel!

#### Wind 'Em Up

> [In the vegetable gardens]**Regina**Lookin' good, all things considered.**Lily**Thanks! I was thinking about trying something new with my hair, though.**Regina**Not you, girl, the windmill!**Lily**Oh, right! Duh.
> ...you still look nice, though, Lils. Thanks! Yeah, I do, don't I?**Regina**When you're done talkin' to yourself, wanna help with me with the windmill?[Blueberry and Buttercup runs towards Lily and Regina]**Lily**Windin' and...hey, where did you two come from?[Blueberry and Buttercup run away followed by the brown bunnies]**Lily**Ahh! It's a prison break! What do we do?!**Regina**Man, I should made that stew when I had the chance!**???**CRASH!!!**Regina**NOW what?! What the heck was that?!
> Of all days...your deal with the rabbits, I'll go see what the mortal enemies got themselves into.[Regina walks off]

#### Crash Clash

> [Regina walks towards Otis and Philip arguing in the picnic area]**Regina**Is that...no! My table! You jerks broke my table! How could you?![Regina walks close to Otis and Philip]**Otis**It's his fault! I only climbed up there to hang the decorations if he hadn't climbed on too--**Philip Jones**Because you got it all worng as per usual! You're always assuming, never listening--**Otis**All I ever DID was listen to you complain! You don't know how good you had it. Family on a silver platter--**Philip Jones**Hah! A silver platter, don't make me laugh. Family doesn't grow on trees. It's called "making an effort."**Otis**There you go, judging me again. You always did. "Why don't you meet a nice lady, Otis? What's wrong with you?"**Philip Jones**Can you not take a ribbing? You certainly couldn't take a minute for me. Five years, Otis, and never once--**Otis**"I" never once?! YOU never once! Our best friend was gone and you just kept going like nothing--**Regina**STOP IT! STOP IT RIGHT NOW! I. Have. HAD IT. Y'all should be ashamed yourselves.
> You ruined this DAY, your FRIENDSHIP, Beth's LEGACY...and my poor table. You're so...so SELFISH!**Otis**I'm sorry about the table, Regina. But I can fix it, it won't be so hard.**Regina**Don't bother. I'm sorry to let Beth down, but I can't take it anymore. Easter's cancelled. Both of you, get out![Regina walks off]

#### The Aftermath

> [In the picnic area]**Philip Jones**Hmph.**Otis**Mmrf.**Philip Jones**Well...Regina's heartbroken. She was so proud of that table.**Otis**Yeah. I feel pretty bad about that. Should probably go talk to her.**Philip Jones**I could consider calling a truce. For now.**Otis**Hmph. For now.**Philip Jones**It's settled, then. You go that way, I'll go this way. We'll cover more ground. And we'll save ourselves the trouble of having look at each other.**Otis**Good. Glad to see the back of you.**Philip Jones**Oh, believe you me, that's the last you'll see of me. After I apologize to Regina, I'm going home. This party is a decided disaster.[Philip and Otis each turn away]**Otis**Still say it's his fault.**Philip Jones**If he'd just listened to me, none of this would have happened.

#### Curiouser And Curiouser

> [In the vegetable gardens Lily is talking to Blueberry and Buttercup]**Lily**Of course, the vegetable garden. Where else would a herd of rabbits go?
> Is that the right word? Or is it a gander of rabbits? Or...a MURDER of rabbits!
> I'll call you...a fluff of rabbits! That's me, inventing collective nouns, one adorable invasion at a time.
> ...wait a second. It's awfully quiet. Are they all...asleep?[Lily walks towards the wheelbarrow where the brown bunnies are sleeping]**Lily**Aww, all you guys wanted was a place to curl up with full bellies, huh? Rabbits after my own heart!
> Buttercup, Blueberry, I'm so sorry I put you in a bunny prison. You deserve better than that.
> You deserve a bunny mansion! And I think I know just the hills for it...if I can cross this creek.
> You guys have formal bridge-building training, right? ...no? Me neither! Let's figure it out together.

#### Garden Wanderer

> [Behind the vegetable garden fence Regina is fixing a birdhouse when Philip joins her]**Philip Jones**Hey, dear, there you are. What are you building?[Regina gets up and turn her gaze to Philip]**Regina**Birdhouse. Obviously. Couldn't hammer your heads together, so I found somethin' more productive.**Philip Jones**I'm sorry about earlier, Regina. I know how important that table was to you. And to Otis.**Regina**Oh, so he's Otis again? Not that old weasel? The geezer-sneezer?**Philip Jones**Geezer-sneezer has a certain ring to it. But yes, we've called a truce for now.**Regina**You know, Gramps, all I wanted was for us to have a nice party, like we used to. Like Beth wanted.

> **Regina**Look, you remember this? One of my favorite parties. We were all so happy. I just hoped...
> Well, I just hoped you two dummies would realize that Beth left you this old place so you wouldn't drif apart.**Philip Jones**I...ah, you're right. Have I told you lately that you have quite a brain on you? Wise beyond your years.**Regina**I'd say it runs in the family, but that depends on if you keep fightin' with your friend. Your ONLY friend, Gramps.
> Losing Beth shoulda made you both realize how time is short. Gotta keep your loved ones close. Not fight 'em.**Philip Jones**...Mind if I keep this photograph? I think it's time to bury the hatchet. And I have an idea about how to go about it.**Regina**Sure, long as you don't bury it in Otis' head. I've got enough messes to clean up as it is.

#### Bridging The Way

> [Near the river Lily talks to Blueberry and Buttercup]**Lily**You know what I like about you, Blueberry and Buttercup?
> ...other than your little noses, and your fluffy tails, and your big ol' ears, and...everything!
> But what I like most is you don't mind my jokes. Most people roll their eyes so hard, I worry they'll get stuck.
> All right, buns, get ready, 'cause this is about to be a toll-ily bridge. A tol-Lily...nah.

*A little while later...*

> [Lily puts up a plank of wood and reaches the other bank following Blueberry and Buttercup]**Lily**Hey, let me workshop something: WHat's a rabbit's favorite kind of music? Hip-hop!
> You know, because you hop around? Yeah, you get it, I can tell. You guys are smart.
> Sure, my hip-hop joke isn't totally original...but I don't think you "carrot" all.
> ZING! Crushing it. Hold your applause, bunnies and gentlemen--I'm just warming up![Blueberry and Buttercup run away]**Lily**...wait, where are you going? We still need to pull the weeds! ...sheesh. Everyone's a critic.

#### Up The Creek

> [In the meadow across the river]**Lily**I hope Regina's okay. Maybe she found some weeds to pull. I certainly feel better with some dirt under my nails.

*A little while later...*

> [Lily finishes to clear the weeds and Otis joins her, Blueberry and Buttercup]**Otis**Oh, Lily, there you are. Seen Regina? I wanted to apologize before I leave.**Lily**Leave? But what about the party? And Beth's wishes?**Otis**There isn't going to be a party. We broke Regina's table. She's firious.**Lily**Oh no...well, I'm sure she didn't mean it. We can fix things!**Otis**Well, even so, I'd better leave family to family. I'm just upsetting everyone, being here.[Lily runs her gaze to Blueberry and Buttercup]**Lily**I don't think that's true...is it, Blueberry? Buttercup, what do you think?[Blueberry and Buttercup jump and Lily turns her gaze back to Otis]**Lily**See? They want you to stay! And so do I.**Otis**Ah, I think it's a lost cause. I've got an armchair and my shows waiting for me at home. I'm better off there.**Lily**Guess I can't keep you against your will. And I've got my hands full with these bunnies...
> Think if I build them a coop, they'll stay out of the garden?**Otis**Hmm...I got that new-fangled DVR ar thome. I guess my shows can wait. Need a hand?**Lily**I won't say no! As long as you laugh at my bunny jokes. They're a hoot! ...wait, no, that only works with owls.

#### Habitat For Birdmanity

> [Regina is fixing the birdhouse]**Regina**Whaddya think, Gramps? Is this a great birdhouse, or what?**Philip Jones**Excellent work, dear. You've got one heck of an eye for detail.**Regina**Got an eye for trouble, too, and I'm thinkin' yours and Otis' is about to be a thing of the past.**Philip Jones**Astute, as always. I'm ready to make my peace. We old folk needn't waste any more time being stubborn.**Regina**That's the wisest thing you've ever said, Gramps.**Philip Jones**Yes, well...without you, I think I would've kept myself stuck in the mud indefinitely. I love you, Regina.**Regina**Aw, love you too. But don't get all sappy on me now! Can't be over here blubberin' while I'm hammerin'.[A blue bird comes to the birdhouse]**Regina**...hey, look! I think we got a new tenant already. What's tweetin', little pal?**Philip Jones**Beautiful, just beautiful. Inspires one to tickle the ivories and compose a tune!**Regina**Talk first, Mr. Pianoman! Plenty of time for that at the party. After you and Otis are done olive-branchin'.

#### A Room Of Bun's Own

> [In the meadow across the river]**Lily**Blueberry and Buttercup could use new digs. Digs...because the're rabbits! Get it?**Otis**I see what Regina meant about you and puns.**Lily**Puns about buns, such fun...s! Or something. Not my best work, I know.**Otis**Hah. You're a good kid, Lily. Glad Regina has a friend like you around.**Lily**Yep, that's me, master joke-teller...not to mention bunny home designer!

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> **Lily**What do you think? Would Beth approve? Or Mr. Jones? Hopefully it won't start a fight...**Otis**Wish it hadn't gotten so out of hand. He just gets me so mad! Seems like we always see things opposite.**Lily**You two should try walking in each other's shoes. Sounded like he thinks you don't care about him.**Otis**Course I care about him. He's the one who doesn't care about me. I spent five years waiting for a phone call.**Lily**Sure, but...did you ever pick up the phone yourself? Rings both ways, last time I checked.**Otis**Well...you're not wront. Heck, I've been an old fool, haven't I?**Lily**Mmm, my Aunt Mary taught me to respect my elders. Plus I think I hear some flowers calling me...

#### Flower Power

> [In the meadow across the river]**Otis**Lily, did Regina ever tell you about the time she and Beth tried to make chikens lay colored eggs?**Lily**Nope, can't say I heard that tale. Or is it "tail", like a bunny? Because Easter!**Otis**Right...anyway, they'd heard somewhere how flamingos are pink from eating shrimp.
> Thought if they fed chickens beets and squash, the eggs would come out colorful. Not unlike these flowers.

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> **Lily**Flowerful! So...did feeding the chickens colorful veggies actually work?**Otis**Nope. Turns out chickens like grass and insects better. Poor Regina, she was sure it would work.**Lily**Hmm...know what? Bet Blueberry and Buttercupt got into the vegetable patch! That would explain the colors.**Otis**You might be right! Bet Beth would've liked that. We dhould tell Regina...might cheer her up.**Lily**Yeah! Finding her is next on my to-do list. So let's finish these regal rabbit residences!

#### Shiny New Digs

> [In the meadow across the river]**Lily**These rolling rabbit hills are looking pretty good, if I do say so myself!
> Now for the coup de grabbit...

*Player selects an option*

> [Lily kneels and take something from Blueberry and Buttercup]**Lily**...hey! Watcha got there? Looks like an old-timey pocket watch[Lily gets up]**Otis**Oh, my...can I have a look at that? I think that's Beth's old watch.

> **Otis**My goodness, it is. She'd mentioned she'd los it, one of the last times I saw her.**Lily**"Philip, Otis, Beth." Aww. That's so sweet. You really were the three amigos, weren't you?**Otis**We were. This was our gift to Beth on her 60th birthday. "To forty years friends and forty years more", Phil said.
> ...I think I've been taking a few things for granted. Old timers like us, forty years more is a stretch.
> I think me and Phil need to have a talk. No fighting this time.**Lily**Sounds to me like a good idea. What do you think, Blueberry, Buttercup?
> ...yep, that's what I thought! Seal of approval. Or is it a rabbit of approval in this case?**Otis**Hah, Stick to gardening, kiddo. I'm not so sure a comedy career is in the cards for you.**Lily**Maybe a career in friendship counseling, then? Shall we go and find Mr. Jones?

Transition Dialogue

> [Regina and Philip meet Lily and Otis in front of the house]**Lily**Hey Regina! there you are! Everything okay? Is the party still on?**Regina**I think so, but...maybe these two have somethin' to say to each other first.[Philip and Otis walk aside]**Philip Jones**Otis, I'm...**Otis**...sorry. Me too. Don't know why I've been acting such a fool. Guess I'm stuck in my ways.**Philip Jones**I'm even older than you are, so if that's the case, consider me doubly charged.

> **Otis**Well...here. I found something I want you to have. It's a reminder...you know, of the good times. And how...
> ...ah, you know what I mean. You're the one with the words.

> **Philip Jones**Thank you, Otis. And I want you to have this. Put it by the phone, so that if you find yourself feeling lonely...**Otis**I...thank you, Phil. It means a lot to me, and well...ah, dang it. Dirt in my eye.**Philip Jones**...blasted allergies. Something in the air.[Regina approaches Lily, who are watching the scene from afar]**Regina**Am I seeing things, Lils? Are they actually getting along?**Lily**Shh, we're missing the good part! Got any popcorn?

#### Moving Day

> [In the meadow across the river Lily pushes the wheelbarrow with some rabbits inside, along with Regina, Blueberry, Buttercup and the brown bunnies]**Lily**Well, Blueberry, Buttercup, what do you think of your new home?[Blueberry and Buttercup run away]**Regina**Phew, looks like they're takin' to it. You stay out of the garden, now, ya hear?
> Else I'll start trainin' hawks to guard the carrots.[The brown bunnies run away]**Lily**She's just kidding, guys, don't worry. ...you ARE kidding, right?[Lily turn her gaze to Regina]**Regina**Yeah, yeah. I don't like rabbit stew anyway.[In the picnic area]**Philip Jones***BWAH-BWAH-BWAH-BWAAAAAAH!!***Regina**What NOW?! I thought we were done with the dang drama! I swear, if those two are at it again--**Lily**I don't think that's fightin this time! Sounds like...music? Or alien robot lazer-sneezes.**Regina**C'mon, let's go shake our fists and tell 'em to turn it down.**Lily**Bye, Buttercup and Blueberry! Sen me a postcard. "Wish you were hare."**Regina**Oof. One more rabbit pun, and I'm bannin' you from the party.

#### Get The Groove Back

> [In the picnic area]**Otis**This is MUSIC? Back in my day, we had bonafide instruments! And we trained for decades to master them!**Philip Jones**Dang kids these days! Poking some buttons in the dark, flailing around with their headphones and their haircuts...calling that music! Pah![Lily and Regina join Otis and Philip]**Regina**As much as it warms my heart to see you two gettin' along, hand over the tablet so I can turn the volume down!**Philip Jones**Stand over the rabbit so you can what, now? Can't hear a blasted thing over this racket!
> TURN. IT. DOWN!![Otis turns off the stereo]**Philip Jones**Phew. Don't know how you can figure out what's what with all the levers and doo-hickies on that thing.**Lily**Hey, Regina, look! It's your table.**Regina**My table? ...you two fixed it, I can't believe it.**Philip Jones**It was the least we could do, considering all the trouble we've cause. This occasion was meant to be a celebration of family.**Otis**And for that we needed our family dining table. So many good memories of sitting around this table. Almost feels like Beth's spirit's inside.**Regina**I...don't know what to say. Thank you, Gramps, Otis. It means a lot to me. Beth woulda been proud you two buried the hatchet.
> ...aw, heck. I need to go hammer on that fence before I start bawlin'.

#### Fixer-Fencer

> [In the picnic area]**Philip Jones**Well, things are looking ship-shape here!**Otis**Couldn't agree more. Looks like just one last section of fence to tackle, right, Regina?**Regina**I'll be happy to hammer in the lasts of these posts, that's for sure.

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> **Lily**Fence-y!**Otis**...is that a play on fancy?**Lily**Finally, someone gets me! That's all I've ever needed.**Regina**Uh huh. And what I need is someone to help with the patio. And the trees...but I think I see a light at the end of this tunnel now!

#### Patio Pondering

> [In the picnic area]**Otis**Amazing how time flies. Seems like just yesterday, this patio was brand new. Now it's all covered in weeds. Shall we get to it?[Lily and Regina rake the leaves]

*A little while later...*

> **Philip Jones**I remember the day we helped Beth lay the stones. July, wasnt it? Dastardly hot. But we had the tenacity of young men!**Otis**Didn't we ever. Swinging hammers all day, drinking beers all night. Up at dawn to do it again!**Regina**Sounds fun. I didn't know you could swing a hammer, Gramps.**Philip Jones**Oh, only for fun. Construction has always been Otis' area of expertise. You two are peas in a pod.**Otis**Three preas, if you cont Beth. When it came to this house, she could carry a beam with the best of them.**Regina**Man, can't believe she's been gone for five years.**Lily**Aunt Mary used to say no one's ever really gone--not if you keep talking about them.**Philip Jones**More wise words for our old ears. Sounds a lot better than the so-called "music" earlier!**Lily**Shall we go see about some so-called party decorations?

#### Trimming Time

> [In the picnic area]**Lily**So who's coming to the party tonight, Regina?**Regina**Oh, the whole crew'll be here! Sounds corny, but it's sorta like...the family you choose, y'know?**Lily**I hear that. Like me and Aunt Mary. I mean, she WAS family, but still. I chose to like her better than everyone else!**Regina**Close enough to the same thing.**Philip Jones**Dear, this tree is looking a bit ragged. Can we spruce it up before we start hanging the decorations?**Regina**You betcha. Give me a hand, Lils. We got a topiary to top-off.

*A little while later...*

> **Lily**"Shearly" you're joking!**Regina**Wow. That was just...bad. Remind me to start a pun jar. Like a swear jar. Every time you make me groan, I'm charging you a buck.**Lily**Hey, not a bad idea for a savings account! We'll be rich in no time!**Regina**Kinda missin' the point, gal.

#### Decorated History

> [In the picnic area]**Philip Jones**Let's see... back in 1955, was it, Otis?**Otis**Think so. Sounds about right. The longer it's been, the harder it gets to remember the details. But you keep remembering the fun, that's for sure!**Lily**The Easter parties especially, I bet! What made Beth start throwing them, anyway? Just loved chocolate and rabbits?**Regina**Gramps, me and Lily were wonderin', when did you guys meet Beth, anyway?**Philip Jones**Well, it started off simply enough--no other plans for the holiday. Beth was kind enough to cook a meal and invite a few friends over.**Otis**When you get old like us, you make reasons to gather with people worth keeping around. ...we sort of forgot that for a while.**Lily**Glad you remembered! You think you'll keep me around, Reg? Even with all of my puns and dumb jokes?**Regina**I don't know...jury's still out.**Lily**Oh...**Regina**I'm just jokin' girl, 'course I'll keep you around. You got just as much to put up with from me. I'm stubborn, like these two.**Otis**Nah, I'm turning over a new leaf. Speaking of, Philip, can you remind us which decorations Bet would've liked out here?

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> **Philip Jones**Taking a cue from you, old friend, I think this would suit Beth just fine.

#### Eggcellent Decorations

> [In the picnic area]**Philip Jones**I think decorating the tree ove rhere will make a fine backdrop for the picnic area.**Otis**Agreed. Something colorful...but tasteful.**Philip Jones**Indeed, just like Beth. And don't skimp--really try to make every branch feel special.**Otis**And don't forget to get the balance right. Can't have the tree looking half-dressed.

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> **Regina**Don't get me wrong, Lils, I'm glad they're gettin' along, but both of 'em givin' order like this...**Lily**Hey, at least we're almost done!

Transition Dialogue

> [In the picnic area]**Regina**I think it's safe now to say that Beth would loved this. All of this. Cooky colors and all.**Philip Jones**I couldn't agree more, Regina. This is going to be an Easter worthy of her tradition.**Regina**I can't believe it. We're nearly finished. Last thing to do is decorate the table, and then the guests will be here.**Otis**Here, here! I might be an old man, but I'm just as ready to toast and kick back as you young folk.**Regina**Then let's put the finishing touches on our newly refurbished picnic table so we can gather 'round it!

#### Finishing Touches

> [In the picnic area]**Lily**FOOD! I'm excited to try your carrot slaw. And some ham. Ooh, and those tasty little rolls...

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> **Otis**Watcha your drooling, there, Lily, you'll strip the vanish right off the table.**Philip Jones**Yes, one priceless table reapir job is enough for today, I would say.**Regina**Centerpieces, plates, cutlery, napkins...what else do we need?
> Hey, before everyone gets here...could we toast to Beth, just the four of us?**Philip Jones**That's a marveleous idea, dear. May I suggest that Otis does the honors?**Otis**I...well...you're the one with the words, Phil...**Philip Jones**Please, go ahead. Just speak from your heart.**Otis**Well...heck. I don't know what to say, except that I miss you, Beth. And I'm glad Phil and I are here to keep your traidition going. We love ya, girl.[Otis turn his gaze to Philip]**Otis**Anything to add, pal?**Regina**To Beth. Happy Easter, everyone! No cryin', now, our guests will be here any minute.

#### Get The Party Started

> [Lily, Regina, Samir, Philip, Otis, Kintarō, Luke, Rachel, Karen and Whitney gathered in the picnic area]**Lily**We did it! We actually pulled it off!**Regina**We sure did. Thought those two were gonna be the death of me. Or each other.**Lily**Time to relax now, right? Grab a drink, mingle...**Regina**Sure, sure. But there's one thing I wanna do first.**Lily**Gathering eggs?! There's going to be an egg hunt?!**Regina**\*sigh\* I forget, are you 30, or 13?**Lily**Hey, you're never too old to get excited for plastic eggs filled with raisins.**Regina**...raisins? You really did have a rough childhood.
> Nah, what I'm thinking is a group picture. What do you say?[Regina prepares the camera and the guests gather]**Lily**I say...CHEESE!

> **Regina**Thanks, everyone! Beth would love it.

*Happy Easter, everybody!*

## Gallery

Philip, Beth, Otis, Regina and MikePhilip and Otis learn the news of Beth's deathPhilip and Otis arguing about the urnPhilip and Otis arguing about the speechPhilip and Otis arguingRegina's TableBeth's Recipe BookBeth's Old WatchGroup Photo
## Source & Credits

The screenshots have been uploaded with the permission of the video author *Vld Vlad* (YouTube).

* Lily's Garden - An Easter Tale Day 1 Complete
* Lily's Garden - An Easter Tale Day 2 Complete

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