Day 65

## Story

Lily prepares the estate for the upcoming museum opening and Dirk Sides visits to make an offer for her story.

## Locations

*No new places are unlocked on this day.*

Places to renovate:

* Lily's House
* LaRosa Mansion
* Mausoleum
* Stables
* Temple

## Tasks

Players must earn 45 stars to complete the tasks of this day.

* What's up, Rach?
* Will did what??
* Dear Lily Roberts...
* Mailbox Flashback
* One Step Up
* Off the Rails
* Raising the Roof
* Off the Wall
* What do you mean, Dirk?
* A Statue for the Mansion
* A Statue for the Mausoleum
* A Statue for the Stables
* Dirk, meet Regina!
* What's in it for you, Dirk?
* A Statue for the Temple
* A Statue for the Clocktower
* Toodles, Lily!
* Solid Foundation
* Stable Walls
* What's wrong, Luke?
* Start New Day

## Dialogue

#### Opening Scene

*Early morning news round-up...*

*Meanwhile on Redwood Road...*

> **Lily**Good morning, garden!
> Glad there won't be any shaking hands with "important folks" today.
> Just some good ol' interior design with Rachel![Lily's phone vibrates.]**Lily**Hmm. No caller ID? I'm not gonna answer that![Lily's phone vibrates.]**Lily**Aaargh! Must be a stalker!!
> Oops...nope. Just Rachel...

#### What's up, Rach?

> **Lily**Hey, Rach! I was just on my way to the mansion--**Rachel**Lily! Good thing I'm catching you.
> I'm not coming in today. I'm not feeling well...a little stressed...**Lily**Oh...I hope it's not because of the renovations??**Rachel**No, it's not that. I...I just really need a day off.
> Maybe some time to relax would be good for you too? After the day you've had at city hall...**Lily**Yeah... Well... Maybe I'll just do some work around the garden.
> I was thinking... I really love Luke's sculptures at the entrance to the estate.
> Wouldn't it be great to have sculptures in selected spots all around the gardens?
> I could set up little info boards with some background on the LaRosas and their history as well.**Rachel**That's a beautiful idea, Lily! Why don't you go ahead and do that today?
> I will make some tea now and run a hot bath... See you tomorrow![Both hang up.]**Lily**Welp. Guess I'm gonna ask the boyfriend for a bunch of his awesome art work!

#### Will did what??

> [Lily arrives at Luke's house.]**Lily**Good morning, my love!
> Wait! What are you doing with those??**Luke**Crazy thing happened last night: Will bought ALL my sculptures!!
> Paid good money for 'em too. We're gonna drive 'em over to his villa now. Wanna come?**Karen**Yay! Lily, come with us! We're gonna try out the go-cart race track in Will's garden!**Lily**Right...uhm... I actually had other plans today. And they kinda involved some of your sculptures...**Luke**Hmm. Maybe I can make mroe at some point... Kinda low on scrap metal, though.**Lily**Yeah...hmmm... I was gonna set them up in the garden today...?**Luke**Hmm.. Guess you could just take your Uncle Arthur's sculptures? The ones we found by the studio?**Lily**That's a GREAT idea, Luke![Lily and Luke kiss.]**Karen**Ewww!**Lily**Gotta run! Say hi to Will for me! Byeee![Lily heads back to her house and sees Holly on the porch swing.]**Holly**Well, well, well... The prodigal daughter returns...**Lily**Hi, Mom. I don't have much time--**Holly**Hold it right there, young lady! I'VE just been scolded by the mailman 'cause YOU don't have a functional mailbox.**Lily**Uhm... Cause YOU ran it over?**Holly**Let's not point fingers... He gave me these...

> **Lily**Whoa. That's a lot of letters!

#### Dear Lily Roberts...

> **Holly**You're mighty popular! Or is it all bills? In that case you'd be mighty poor...
> Oh wait!! Your money's gone either way!**Lily**Quit it, Mom. And let's see what these letters are all about.
> "Dear Lily Roberts,
> ...just read the article about your amazing project...
> ...can't wait for the LaRosa estate to be opened for the public...
> ...would love to meet you in person..."**Holly**Fan of yours? Secret admirer?**Lily**Uhm...no? Never heard of this person. Here's another one...
> "...currently facing great personal challenges...
> ...reading about your tireless fight has given me the strength to keep going...
> ...thank you! Keep up the great work!"
> Wow, I don't know what to say...**Holly**Whatever. Just fix that mailbox. Or I'll have to teach that impertinent little mailboy some manners...**Lily**All right, Mom! No need to get violent. I'll fix it.[Holly exits.]

#### Mailbox Flashback

> **Lily**Whoa! Flashback! Fixing the mailbox was the very first thing I did when I got here.
> Feels like such a long time ago...
> So much has happened since...
> Okay, no time for nostalgia. Time to set up a new mailbox!

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Nice! Now I can receive letters...and the poor mailperson is safe from Mom!
> Hm. While I'm fixing things up out here... There's quite a few things around the house to take care of.
> Those creaky old stairs for example![Regina arrives at the house.]**Regina**Hey, Lils! Rachel called and cancelled for the day.**Lily**Yeah, I heard. I just decided to fix up a few things around here instead. Wanna help?**Regina**Weeeell... I actually think I'll take Rachel's advice and relax a bit. Spend some time with the houses.**Lily**Aww. They'll be so happy. Enjoy! I'll see you later!

#### One Step Up

> **Lily**No more spooky creaking, stairs! I'm gonna fix you up good!

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Uh oh. Looks like the whole floor needs some serious love.

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**That's better!
> Or is it...?
> This porch has not seen a tool or a paintbrush in a long time. Maybe I should--[Dirk Sides arrives at the house.]**Dirk**Lily Roberts, I presume?**Lily**Ggaah!
> Wait! Are you...??**Dirk**Dirk Sides, pleasure to meet you.**Lily**DIRK SIDES!! You are... THE SIDEWINDER!!**Dirk**I see my reputation precedes me. Even this far off the beaten track...**Lily**Oooh, don't get cocky with me, mister!!
> You can turn right around and go back where you came from! I am NOT talking to you!**Dirk**Fair enough. Let ME do the talking.**Lily**And listen to your lies? No, thank you! Besides, I've got to fix my porch. I'm BUSY.**Dirk**I don't mind if you keep working. I'll cut you a deal.
> You let me say what I want to say. And the moment you hear a lie, you can show me the door.**Lily**...**Dirk**Looks like I've got your attention...

#### Off the Rails

> **Lily**Better stablize that railing... Might need something to hold on to...
> Or to hold me back from chasing that guy off my property!

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**That's solid... But I'm a little off balance... I don't trust that guy!
> Okay...Dirk. Go on. Say what you have to say. I don't have all day!
> And remember: ONE lie and you're out!!**Dirk**That is the deal. Now, let's see.
> You think I don't know you, Lily. But I do. In fact, I understand you very well.
> You think of yourself as an honest and decent person. You've got morals. You try to do what's right.
> And you think I am the exact opposite: vile, dishonest, unethical.
> You were offended by my writing, which might have been a little procacious, sure. But that's what people want to read.
> And you weren't appalled because I was spreading lies.
> No, you were upset because I actually hit the nail on the head.
> What I wrote may have sounded arrogant and a little blunt But there's at least SOME truth to it.
> A truth you are still running away from. Isn't that right, Lily?**Lily**I... I need to fix that roof...and...those walls!

#### Raising the Roof

> **Lily**Ugh. What he says is not wrong. But he's a sleazy journalist. I can't trust him!
> I'm gonna fix that roof and then he's outta here.

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**So, I'm done here, Dirk. I think it's time for you to leave...**Dirk**What you need to understand, Lily, is that I'm not here to hurt you.
> I'm here to help you.
> And you need help. You are a public figure now. Gotten any fan mail yet?**Lily**Uhm...yeah...**Dirk**See. You've stepped into the spotlight. You've got the attention of the media and the people.
> But you don't like being center stage. And you don't know how to handle the leeches, the trolls, the paparazzi.
> Guess what? I do.
> I know the internet. Heck, I AM the internet!
> You want people to perceive you the right way? To get to know the real you? All while keeping the trolls at bay?
> I know how to do that! I can guide you. I can protect you!**Lily**To me, this is over... I think I'm gonna be fine.

#### Off the Wall

> **Lily**I don't know this guy from Adam. But Whit said talking to people face to face was okay...
> He does make me a little uncomfortable, though.
> I'll fix up these walls and then find a way to end the conversation.

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Look, Dirk... I have my hands full around here. Is there anything else you wanted to say?**Dirk**I can see you don't feel comfortable around me, Lily.
> Why would you? You've never met me and you don't quite know what it is I do.
> So let me explain.
> The truth is, Lily, that I give the people what they want.
> People want stories. They crave insider infos. They need drama.**Lily**I don't.**Dirk**That's why you're special, Lily.
> But most people read my website to escape their own sad little lives.
> They want to live vicariously when celebrities soar...and enjoy feeling superior when they fail.**Lily**That's cruel.**Dirk**That's life.
> And I don't judge. I'm just the messenger.**Lily**Guess we'll have to...agree to disagree...
> Okay, Dirk. Now I know who you are and what you do. But--**Dirk**Good. We're making progress.**Lily**But what I don't understand is, WHY you're here.
> You got your story. You had your moment--**Dirk**OUR moment, Lily. And it is only just the beginning.

#### What do you mean, Dirk?

> **Lily**And why just the beginning?? Your article was days ago. And even the Daily Logger is yesterday's news.**Dirk**True. And that's why we need to act right away.
> When it comes to promoting a project, you must orchestrate the press.
> What I'm saying is this:
> The best way to turn your estate into a hot spot, is to turn YOU into a BRAND.**Lily**Uhm... A brand? Me? How would that happen?**Dirk**That's where I come in.
> I will write an article about you. Show the people the real Lily. Give them a couple teasers for this place.
> Basically: You tell me everything about yourself and the LaRosas, and I make your story go viral.**Lily**I...I guess it wouldn't hurt to have some more good press, after all the nasty coverage during the trial.
> Uhm... I was going to set up some statues and info boards around the gardens.
> If you want to tag along, and see the place for yourself, I guess that'd be...okay.
> How 'bout I show you the actual mansion first?

#### A Statue for the Mansion

> **Lily**So...this is the old LaRosa mansion.
> I'm just gonna place one of my great-uncle's statues right here...
> ...along with a little bit about the history of the place.[Lily places a sculpture.]

*Player selects an option*

> **Dirk**Beautiful statue. Can you tell me a little more about the house and its owners?**Lily**Sure. This is where Giovanni and Maddalena LaRosa lived with their family.
> It's also the birthplace of their family business, Ricci & LaRosa.**Dirk**Ricci? As in Ricci's frozen pizzas?**Lily**That's right. Started out as an olive farm, turned into a multi-million dollar company.
> It was a huge surprise when I found out my great-aunt actually owned this place.**Dirk**Seems like it surprised the IRS as well...**Lily**My great-aunt had a...complex personality. But I assure you her scores with the government were settled.**Dirk**Heehee! That's an interesting way to put it...
> Where to next?**Lily**I was thinking...I'd introduce you to the rest of the family...

#### A Statue for the Mausoleum

> **Dirk**Is that what I think it is??**Lily**Haha. Yes, this is the resting place of the LaRosa family. Scared?**Dirk**No... But I'd appreciate it if we could set up that statue and move along.[Lily places a sculpture.]

*Player selects an option*

> **Dirk**That works quite well right there. So, why did you bring me here?**Lily**You know, for a long time, the people around here knew the LaRosa mansion as the Ghost House.
> I had never even heard of it--until it was suddenly mine to deal with.**Dirk**Ghost House...that could be interesting... Did anything gruesome happen in there?**Lily**Well, no... Unless you count Grandma LaRosa haunting the place for half a century...**Dirk**Haunting? Sure, if you say so...**Lily**Believe what you like, but my friends and I helped her spirit find peace.**Dirk**And how'd you do that?**Lily**Simple. I promised Grandma LaRosa I'd honor and protect the place with everything I've got.**Dirk**And I guess, that's what you did. Now, can we go somewhere else??**Lily**Yes. Follow me to a livelier place![Lily leads Dirk to the stables.]**Dirk**Ugh. Horses?**Lily**Yes! They are very sweet!
> Let's set up a statue! And I want to introduce you to my friend. She must be shoveling dung inside...

#### A Statue for the Stables

> **Lily**Let's set up a statue right here. And some background history.[Lily places a sculpture.]

*Player selects an option*

> **Dirk**It's stables. How interesting a history can it be.**Lily**Haha. Listen and be amazed!
> These used to be my great-aunt Vivian's stables. She was a horse-breeder. A very successful one.
> She also had a career as an undercover jockey when she was younger.**Dirk**Undercover?**Lily**Yup... Went by the name Vincent?**Dirk**No way! She rode as a guy?! I love it!**Lily**Unfortunately she got dragged into the affairs of a big mobster family, the Neros.**Dirk**Did you say Nero??**Lily**Yup... They killed her best race horse for the insurance money.
> And she ended up being the crown witness against them in court.**Dirk**You don't say! This is turning out a lot more interesting than I expected!

#### Dirk, meet Regina!

> **Lily**There you are, Regina! Thought I heard you mucking around in there.
> Dirk, this is my friend and favorite carpenter, Regina Jones.**Regina**Wait, what?! What are you doing hanging out with DIRK SIDES??**Dirk**Hello there--**Regina**Oh, don't hello me, snake! I know who you are! And you're NOT WELCOME!**Lily**All right, all right. Let's all be civil. Actually, Dirk's gonna help me.**Regina**HELP you?! And what's in it for HIM??**Dirk**I'm just trying to right a wrong here. Help a navigate the shark-infested waters that's the media.**Regina**Sharks? All I see is a mean old rattlesnake!
> Listen closely, Sidewinder: If you give Lily any trouble, I'm gonna find you and turn you into boots!**Lily**Regina? A minute?
> Listen, I'm grateful you're looking out for me. But I got this. I'm just showing him around...for an article.**Regina**I don't trust this guy, Lily. Be careful what you tell him!**Lily**I am. And now try to be...not completely hostile?**Regina**Ugh. Might as well go back to shoveling dung...**Lily**Let's head for the fountain garden. See you later, Regina!**Regina**Wait up. I'm coming along.**Dirk**Well, isn't that delightful...**Regina**You better behave. I'm watching you!**Lily**Play nice now, Regina!
> Uhm, Dirk? I actually do have a question for you...

#### What's in it for you, Dirk?

> **Dirk**What is it, Lily? Want to apologize for your belligerent friend?**Lily**Uhm, no? Regina may come across a little strong at times. But that's her way to show loyalty. She's got my back.
> And she actually made a good point...**Dirk**Did she now...**Lily**Yeah... I appreciate you offering your help and all, but...
> What's in it for you?**Dirk**Fair question, simple answer.
> I sell stories, Lily. I live off a good tale. And you're gonna be the next big thing.
> So, while I am happy to help you bost your image to promote the estate...
> I am also in it for the clicks, the shares, the likes!**Lily**Huh.**Dirk**Don't you see, Lily: We both get what we need. It's a win-win!**Lily**I guess so... Uhm...let's get to the fountain garden...

#### A Statue for the Temple

> [Lily, Regina, and Dirk arrive at the Temple.]**Lily**I think this would be a good spot for one of Uncle Arthur's statues![Lily places a sculpture.]

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> **Dirk**Perfect, Lily! I've got to admit, you have an eye for these things.
> I still can't get over the fact your family was involved with the mob!**Lily**Well, technically, the LaRosas are not exactly my family. My Aunt Mary married a LaRosa, that's all.
> And they weren't really involved with the mob.
> The were, however, part of a secret society called The Order of the Ascending Eye.**Dirk**What's that supposed to be?**Lily**They were a powerful brotherhood with a lot of very influential members.**Dirk**Never heard of them.**Lily**Neither had I. They were a SECRET society after all.
> Their headquarters were located here on the premises. They called it The Grand Temple.**Dirk**Sounds interesting. Where is it?**Lily**You're standing on it.**Dirk**Wow. Now that IS fascinating!**Lily**I'll tell you all about it. Come along to the clocktower.

#### A Statue for the Clocktower

> [Lily, Regina, and Dirk arrive at the clocktower.]**Lily**Guess this is my last statue.[Lily places a sculpture.]

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Looks nice, right?**Dirk**Sure, sure. But I'm dying to see that underground temple you mentioned.**Lily**Uhm... It's not quite safe to go down there. You'll have to wait until the LaRosa Museum is officially open.**Regina**I can open it for you... And close the door behind you...**Lily**Stop it, Regina! Bad enough you guys got locked down there!
> You see, the underground part of the Temple was never completed. This clocktower, however, is fully functional.
> It was constructed by this Swiss architect and inventor guy, Urs Jaeggi. It contains the mechanism to open the doors to the Temple.**Dirk**What a wicked setup.**Dirk**I have to say, this is a remarkable piece of land.
> But now to the most interesting part: How did you get the state to drop the charges against your aunt?**Lily**Uhm...
> It's a long story. But you will soon be able to read all about it. Her biography will be published soon!**Dirk**You don't say! Color me impressed!
> Well, it has been an education for sure. And a pleasure. And now I need to be on my way.

#### Toodles, Lily!

> **Dirk**Before I go...
> Would you mind if I took a photo?**Lily**Of me? Uhm... Sure...

> **Dirk**Beautiful. Now I got everything I need.
> Think of me when your inbox explodes! Toodles!**Lily**Hahah, okay. Bye![Dirk exits.]**Regina**Toodles?? UGh. Hope he won't be back any time soon...
> Lily... What have you done to your house??**Lily**What? The porch was old and rotten. I fixed it.**Regina**If you say so...**Lily**Well, lend a hand and the rest will look better?**Regina**All right. I'm in. How 'bout we fix up the foundation and the walls today and leave the rest for tomorrow?

#### Solid Foundation

> **Regina**Let's renew this foundation. And while we're at it, we can give the wine cellar a once-over.

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Foundtastic! I forgot how much more fun this is with you![Lily's phone vibrates.]

> **Lily**Hey, Rachel! Hope you're feeling better?**Rachel**Yeah... I... I just need to get something off my chest. Do you have a minute?**Lily**Sure.**Rachel**Remember how I said Sam and I were just...enjoying each other's company?**Lily**Yeah?**Rachel**Well, apparentely he's taking things a little more seriously than me...
> And he's great, you know. He's educated, sophisticated, funny, sexy... He's downright perfect!
> A little too perfect. And I don't understand why, but I am just not...feeling it.**Lily**You have to tell him, Rach. I'm sure he'll understand.**Rachel**Of course he will. He's so understanding that I want to scream!
> Ugh, sorry, Lily. Of course you're right. Thanks for listening. I needed that.**Lily**Any time, Rach. I'll see you tomorrow?**Rachel**Sure. We'll get that mansion visitor-ready! Bye, Lily!

#### Stable Walls

> **Regina**Let me show you how to do the walls.

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> **Lily**Wallicious, Regina! Love 'em!**Regina**Lils... I'm worried about you hanging out with that Sideviper.**Lily**SideWINDER.**Regina**Same difference. I don't trust him. Heed my words: Nothing good will come of it!**Lily**Oh, quit it with the pessimism!
> It's a win-win situation! I get publicity for the opening of the LaRosa Museum. And he gets clicks...and likes...and stuff...**Regina**Uh huh. I'm not sure his intentions are all that straightforward. And you're not being very careful.
> So I'll make it my task to keep an eye on him.**Lily**Okay. Fair enough. You do you. But my gutt tells me, we'll be fine.[Luke and Karen arrive at the house.]**Karen**Lily! Regina! You have to come next time!
> Will's house is AWESOME!!**Regina**I cam imagine...
> I'm gong home now. Wanna come along and get your hiney kicked in tetherball?**Karen**Tetherball!! See ya later, Dad![Regina and Karen exit.]**Lily**And what about you, my love? You look like you've got something on your mind?

#### What's wrong, Luke?

> **Lily**So, what's up, honey?**Luke**Hmm. Not sure.**Lily**Okay...? Did something happen at Will's?**Luke**No, nothin' happened. It's just...
> Sellin' him my sculptures...it felt...
> I don't know... But it did somethin' to me.**Lily**Hmm... Can I do anything to help? D'you wanna talk about it?**Luke**Uhm...thanks, Lils...
> But I think I might wanna get my banjovi and play a little. Sing it out.**Lily**Sounds like a good idea. Want me to stick around too?**Luke**Yeah... That would be nice...

#### Start New Day

> [Lily listen to Luke play the banjo at his house.]**Luke**When the roaaad is rough and looong...
> ...and the wooorld is cold and graaay...
> ...lift your voooice in happy sooong...
> ...love will roooll the clouds awaaay!**Lily**That's beautiful... How you feeling?**Luke**Better. Think I just got a little overwhelmed before. People actually likin' my art...
> And payin' for it too. Might be able to make a livin' off of it now.**Lily**That's wonderful, Luke! And I'm so glad you're feeling better.**Luke**Being with you always makes me feel better.
> Loooooooove...
> ...will roooll the clouds awaaaaaaay!