Day 67

## Story

Lily tackles a new project and meets Justin Lockhart; Luke takes advantage of a new opportunity.

## New Characters

* Justin Lockhart
* Evilyn Frost (Mentioned)

## Tasks

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

* Funny Honey
* The Other Honey
* Friendly Advice
* A Long Walk
* Trash Therapy
* Need a Sign
* Clean and Clear
* Raccoon Rescue
* A Proper Introduction
* Pen-t up
* Clean Up Mess
* Haul Off
* In the Weeds
* Shore Up the Shelter
* Fence Fixer
* Roof Moves
* Gate Fate
* Walls Up
* Sowing Seeds
* Decoration Nation
* Raccoon Recovery
* Luke Scoop
* Start New Day

## Dialogue

#### Opening Scene

> **Lily**Oh, wise Mr. Eagle, what big thing will I do with my life? Speak truths!
> Ew, get out of here, snake! Getting tired of all these snakes on my eagle.
> Wait, Dirk? You're actually a snake? That's...very normal...
> But who are you, Mr. Eagle?
> No, come back! I need your adviiiiiice...

*Early morning news round-up...*

> [Lily emerges from Luke's house.]**Lily**What the heck was that dream last night?
> Something about an eagle...and...a garden hose with teeth?
> What does it MEAN?[Lily walks back to her house.]**Lily**Oh no, my honey! What in the name all of that's sticky happened here?!

#### Funny Honey

> **Lily**All right, time to find a squeegee for this mess.

*A few sweet moments later*

> **Lily**And that's how you do it, honey.
> Man, I can't stop thinking about that dream last night.
> Mr. Eagle didn't know what's next for me. Do you, bees?
> "Buzz," you say? Yes, I see...like Buzz Aldrin? Buzz Lightyear?
> So I should be an astronaut? Hmm...I don't like their ice cream.
> Maybe I need a second opinion. Wonder what Luke and Regina are up to...

#### The Other Honey

> [Lily walks over to Luke's house.]**Lily**Mornin', my main squeeze!
> Oh...sorry, didn't see you were on the phone.**Luke**Wait, Will, what? I...I can't believe it!
> I don't have a portfolio yet, but Ican put one together if he really wants to see it...**Lily**Wow, I didn't think Will was actually serious about this art agent. Luke will need new junk!
> I've never seen Luke so flustered. it's kinda cute.
> I won't interrupt him right now. Guess I'll catch up with you guys later.**Dog**Borf.

#### Friendly Advice

> [Lily heads over to Regina and Whitney's house; Whitney is sitting on the porch.]**Lily**Reginaaaa! I need your wise best friend adviiiice!**Whitney**Hey, Lily, Regina's out on a job.**Lily**Oh! Duh, of course she is. I'm definitely not her only client.
> And I definitely didn't forget that until just now.**Whitney**Hey, you're still her favorite. Seems like you're everyone's favorite these days.
> Did you see how many likes your interview got?**Lily**Wow, really? I haven't looked yet. I was kind of...afraid to.
> Publicity still weirds me out. And there's all the pressure on my next move...**Whitney**Mmmhmm...hey, Lily? You know I love a chat, but I'm kind of in the flow here.**Lily**Oh, sorry! I'll let you get back to it.
> No Luke, no Regina...what's a girl with a headful of worries to do?
> Maybe a walk will clear my head...
> Talk to herself on the side of the road, like a totally normal person.

#### A Long Walk

> **Lily**It's funny, until people started asking "What's next?", I was content to just...
> Relax after all of this chaos with La Rosa Museum. Let something come to me.
> I just have a feeling something big will happen. But...what if it doesn't?
> Could I go back to my old job as an accountant? That sounds...awful.
> AHHH! These are too many thoughts for this early in the morning.
> And that's too much trash, yuck. What's all of this doing here?
> Might as well pick it up. I have nothing better to do...

#### Trash Therapy

> **Lily**Gross trash...gross thoughts...pick 'em up, toss 'em away!
> This piece of trash is my old job in accounting...
> And this one is everyone asking what I'll do with my life...
> And this one is having kids...
> Eek! uh oh. Oh booy. That's a thought I hadn't thought yet today.
> It's what I'd wanted with Blaine before I woke up out of that nightmare.
> And I know Luke's kind of...lukewarm about it. Pun not intended, for once.
> UGH, I don't know. I just need a sign.
> ...hey, that looks like a sign! Timely!

#### Need a Sign

> **Lily**How is it that I've never crossed my street and noticed this place?
> I guess I was too busy fighting crooks and potting plants to pay attention.

*A little while later...*

> **Lily**This must be a national park, cool!
> Wow, this place has sure seen better days.
> Well, I've got nothing better to do today. Why not spruce things up?

#### Clean and Clear

> **Lily**Fresh air, weeds to pull...I'm starting to feel better already.

*Many weeds later...*

> **Lily**You know, with a little elbow grease, this could be a great place.
> Somewhere to take kids for picnics...if kids are on the agenda.
> Mom would HATE being called "Granny." That's almost enough reason alone.
> But that brings me back to the same point...are kids what I want? With Luke?
> Ahh! I WAS feeling better, but now I'm all mixed up again. Need...to clean...
> Man, no wonder everyone's throwing trash everywhere. The trashcan is full.[A raccoon runs out of the bushes.]**Lily**Ooh, a raccoon! Awww, hey there, little fella...
> Oh no! Are you choking?
> Ohmygosh, I'll go get the ranger! Hang on, buddy!

#### Raccoon Rescue

> **Lily**Heeeelp! Heeeeelp! A raccoon is dying![Justin Lockhart runs towards Lily.]**Justin**Wha...! Where?**Lily**By the entrance, come on![Lily and Justin run over to the raccoon.]**Justin**There, there...it's going to be okay, little guy.**Lily**What do we do?!**Justin**He's swallowed some plastic...just hold still, fella, I'll help.
> There. He's going to be okay. I'll put him in a carrier for a bit so I can monitor him.**Lily**What the heck is wrong with people? Don't they know littering can KILL?!**Justin**Fortunately, not this time. It's a good thing you came along.
> Can I ask your name? I'm guessing "Raccoon Rescuer" probably isn't it.**Lily**Oh! Yeah! I guess we haven't properly introduced ourselves, have we?

#### A Proper Introduction

> **Lily**I'm Lily Roberts. I live across the street.**Justin**I'm Justin Lockhart. It's a pleasure to meet you.
> What brings you to the woods today? I don't see a lot of hikers anymore.**Lily**No? Then who's leaving all the trash everywhere?**Justin**Teenagers, mostly. I just can't keep up.**Lily**It's only you working here? No wonder!
> Can I give you a hand with anything? I'm just...wandering around today.**Justin**You know, I had a feeling you were a helpful type. I'm happy to accept.**Lily**Great! Can we start with the pen? Looks a little...dangerous.**Justin**Yes, agreed. More likely to do harm than heal in its current state.**Lily**Let's get to it, then!

#### Pen-t up

> **Lily**You know, I think I used to come here when I was a kid. I forgot all about it.**Justin**Yes, for a long time, that was true of the city council, too.**Lily**What do you mean?**Justin**This place fell into disrepair after funding dried up a few years ago.
> And keeping up with it has been just too much work for one ranger.**Lily**It's horrible how much trash people just dump here.**Justin**It truly is. But fortunately, people like you come along to lend a hand.**Lily**No problem! Seriously, it's distracting me from my own problems. Now, stand clear...

*A while later...*

> **Justin**Wow, that's one way to channel your problems. You must have a lot.**Lily**Hah, yeah, well...nothing like a little hammering to...**Justin**Clear your mind. I get that. I might have to try your technique on this scrap pile.

#### Clean Up Mess

> **Justin**You know, there's something familiar about you...have you been here before?**Lily**Nope! I've been living across the street for two months but never noticed this place.
> Across the street...the LaRosa Museum? Oh, you're that Lily!**Lily**Heh, yeah, I guess so...**Justin**I've seen you in the papers. It's really impressive, what you've done over there.**Lily**If you want to see impressive, you should watch me tackle this trash!

*A while later...*

> **Justin**You seem to deflect compliments with humor quite often.**Lily**Ack! I feel seen. I guess...it's just...well, all this happened so fast, you know?
> One minute I was an accountant, the next...**Justin**Wow, that's quite a story. What do you think you'll do next?**Lily**Uhhh...clean up these bushes!

#### Haul Off

> **Lily**So what kind of problems does a ranger need to channel into his work?**Justin**Professionally, or personally?**Lily**Oh, sorry, I don't mean to pry. It's just...**Justin**...you're alone in the woods with a stranger. A stranger ranger.
> And you want to make sure I'm not a weirdo.**Lily**Wow! Are you telepathic or something? That's eerily spot-on. Down to the wordplay.**Justin**I guess I just have a way of reading people.**Lily**Consider me read! Now let's consider this trash hauled.

*Lot of debris later...*

> **Lily**There. Nothing like a little labor to get your mind off your mind off your problems.**Justin**Yes. Just be careful it doesn't turn into an escape.**Lily**Whoa. That's...also eerily spot-on.

#### In the Weeds

> **Justin**When I asked what you were going to do next, I didn't mean today.**Lily**Ah...yeah...well, that's kind of what got me here in the first place.
> I was asking myself all morning, "What next?" and getting stressed out. So I took a walk.
> I just know it has to be something BIG, you know? It's what people expect.**Justin**Is that what you want? To be someone who does big things?**Lily**That's the whole problem! I have no idea! Besides these bushes, anyway...

*Many weeds later...*

> **Justin**Can I give you some unsolicited advice, Lily?**Lily**Please! Consider it solicited, I'm at a total loss here.**Justin**Spend some quiet time with yourself. Don't ask anything. Just listen.**Lily**...ooookay. I think I see what you're saying...**Justin**You might be surprised by what you hear.**Lily**Well, we've torn everything down...time to build it back up!
> I might have only met you today, but I can already tell you're thinking that's a metaphor.**Justin**I was merely thinking about how essential it is to put a strong foundation in place.**Lily**I don't know if you mean my life, or the pen, but I agree with both!

#### Shore Up the Shelter

> **Lily**All right, let's make this the ship-shapest shelter ever to ship-shape!**Justin**You know, I've been given a budget to make this place more modern.
> But I've been having some trouble getting the project going.**Lily**What do you mean?**Justin**Just a moment--last nail. Let's finish this foundation.

*A little while later...*

> **Lily**Foundational! Okay, so, funding. That sounds like a good thing!**Justin**Yes. There's a council woman who's been fighting for this place to have a budget.
> Do you know Evilyn Frost? Big on women's rights and the environment?**Lily**DO I?! Her book "Taking Charge" was SO influential in me breaking up with my ex, Blaine.
> She's kind of my lady crush. If she's your funding hook-up, this place will be fine!**Justin**Well, there's a lot to it...I'll tell you while we work.

#### Fence Fixer

> **Lily**So what's your big plan for modernizing this place?**Justin**Well, the Visitor's Center is the crux of it.
> Imagine a proper animal infirmary, educational programs, lodging facilities...**Lily**That's amazing! I bet people would respect this place if...**Justin**...if it were respected by those in power. Yes. Leading by example.**Lily**You took the words out of my mouth! It's so cool you have Evilyn Frost's backing.**Justin**Almost as cool as having your help with this fence. What do you think?

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**De-fence-ible! ...I'm sorry, that was a bad one.**Justin**If you make a bad pun in a forest and no one's around to hear it, does it make a sound?**Lily**But you heard it! That means I have to kill you...ahaha! I'm joking, I promise.
> Note to self: Don't joke about killing people in the woods. Too creepy.

#### Roof Moves

> **Lily**What's next? The roof? Let's raise it!
> Man, I can't believe you've met Evilyn Frost. If my eyes could be hearts right now...**Justin**She's quite a force, that's for sure. I appreciate everything she's done, but...**Lily**..but she smells like roses? And she always has the coolest outfits?**Justin**More like I'm not sure where her intentions are coming from.
> Oh, watch out, falling shingles! Let's finish this before someone gets hurt.

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**The proof is in the roof!
> But...about Evilyn...she's an activist you know? I bet she truly cares.
> You can want a leg-up in your career WHILE saving the environment. Two birds, one stone!**Justin**Perhaps. But there's something about multitasking. Jack of trades, master of none.**Lily**Take it from an overthinker: you might be overthinking this!

#### Gate Fate

> **Lily**Okay, tell me while we work on the gate: when do you start on the Visitor Center?**Justin**That's the problem. The red tape is beyond my abilities. Evilyn's fighting, but...
> There are just so many rules and regulations around what the money can be used for.
> And then there's the trouble of finding people who are capable of the work.
> It left no time for actually being at the park, keeping an eye on the animals.**Lily**Oh man. I get that. Red tape is my LEAST favorite color tape.
> But maybe you can hire a representative to help with all that stuff?**Justin**Hmm...let me think about that while we pick a gate.

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Later, gater!**Justin**Do you always shout things when you complete a chore?**Lily**It's literally the best part.

#### Walls Up

> **Justin**You seem to have a high opinion of Evilyn. Can I ask why?**Lily**Ohmygosh, her books are just the BEST. "Taking Charge," the one I mentioned earlier?
> It's all about holding the reigns of your own life. Like, crafting a narrative, you know?
> Reading that book helped me realize how toxic my last relationship was.**Justin**I'm sorry to hear that you went through that. It must have been difficult.**Lily**Eh, it's old news now. But seriously, you should read her books. You'll see what I mean.**Justin**Maybe after we finish up here, I'll go to the bookstore. What do you think of these walls?

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Now those are some stand-up walls!**Justin**Does Evilyn write as many puns in her books as you make in a day?**Lily**\*sigh\* I wish...my letter to her editor on that very topic went unanswered.**Justin**You know, Lily, working with you today has been a bright spot in an otherwise dark month.
> You're great at getting things done. What if I hired you to oversee the Visitor's Center?**Lily**Me? That's a good one! I'm not the only joker around her, I see.
> Let's finish up this pen, Jay Leno. Save your tight five for the late night show.

#### Sowing Seeds

> **Justin**I'm not kidding, Lily. I think you would be phenomenal at this project.
> The work you did across the street might be just the beginning for you.**Lily**I don't know, Justin...gardens are one thing, but this is way beyond my wheelhouse.**Justin**Well, you wanted to do something big, right? Start small, here, with the Center.
> And maybe after this, you can take your experience to another environmental project.**Lily**Hmm...I do kind of like the sound of that.
> I also like the sound of giving this pen some more oomph. It's a bit...**Justin**...sad right now. Only the best for our critter friends. I agree. What about this?

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**There, that looks great!**Justin**No pun?**Lily**I guess I'm a little preoccupied with your proposal...

#### Decoration Nation

> **Justin**I see you've been checking your phone. Do you need to leave?**Lily**No, no, it's just a lot of notifications. From my interview.**Justin**Ah, yes. You seem to be gaining traction. What better time to ride your momentum?**Lily**How do you mean? Where to?**Justin**To this park. And the Visitor's Center.**Lily**Hmm...I don't know. Let me decorate about it.

*Player selects an option*

> **Justin**Let me try my hand at a Lily pun: Decorious! Like...glorious.**Lily**Love it! And flattery DOES get you everywhere...**Justin**I have a feeling you're warming up to the idea of working on the Visitor's Center.**Lily**And I have a feeling you've somehow Jedi-mind tricked me into this...**Justin**Well, that's it. The pen's finished. Hopefully we won't have new patients anytime soon.
> I hope you'll give the Visitor's Center some more thought. I really could use your help.
> The animals could, too.**Lily**Awww, you had to bring the animals into it, didn't you?

#### Raccoon Recovery

> **Lily**How's our little friend doing?**Justin**Better, but I think he needs a little more time to recover.
> Let's get him out of the carrier and into the pen.[Justin released the raccoon into the pen.]**Lily**There you go, friend! Wow...I don't know why I feel so emotional all of the sudden.**Justin**It's the beauty of what we achieved today. Small measures with a big impact.**Lily**Yeah...maybe you're right...but...**Justin**...but you don't have to give me an answer right now. About the Visitor Center.**Lily**Thanks, Justin. I think I just need to sleep on it. And talk to my team.**Justin**No worries. fate brought you here today, and it will bring you back if it's meant to be.**Lily**So weird! I was having the same feeling...
> Well, until we meet again, Ranger Justin! Don't be a stranger ranger.[Lily exits.]

#### Luke Scoop

> [Lily arrives at Luke's house.]**Lily**Hey, you! You'll never believe the day I had. I found--**Luke**Huhwha? Oh, hey, Lils...
> Sorry, bad time? You look a little down in the dumps.**Luke**Naw, it's just...been staring at this junk all day and nothin's comin' to me.
> Will's big-shot Hollywood art agent is serious about me, but...I dunno.**Lily**Aw, well, don't give up! You just need a little inspiration, that's all.**Luke**Heh, yeah. I had plenty before, until...aw, never mind.**Lily**Until...I bull-dozed into your life and cleaned up your yard?**Luke**No, no! It was for the best! Karen's in my life again. I just...wish art was, too.
> Hey, Lils, not to be a jerk, but...could you...**Lily**...leave you to your art? You got it, Picasso! You're going to be a hit, I just know it.[Lily kisses Luke.]

#### Start New Day

> **Lily**Guess Luke needs some space to find his muse...
> And that gives me the time to consult mine!

> **Lily**Hello there, Evilyn Frost! Let's see...
> What's your advice for an ex-accountant offered a job...
> ...managing the construction of a National Park Visitor Center?
> You say, TAKE CHARGE? Didn't see that one coming...
> What else... "Access your IPoFS"?? What the heck's an IPoFS??
> Ah. "IPoFS - Inner Pool of Feminine Strength". Sure, how could I forget.
> \*yaaawn\* I kinda think, my IPoFS is closed for the night.
> But tomorrow...I'll access my IPoFS...and take charge...and...zzZZzz.