Day 216

## Story

Lily and Luke start working on Ernesto's house; Will Donald visits Isla Bonita.

## New Characters

*No new characters are introduced on this day.*

## Locations

*No new locations are unlocked on this day.*

Places to renovate:

* Ernesto's side of the house

## Tasks

Players must earn 40 stars to complete the tasks of this day.

* Start New Day
* Foundational Friends
* Wood, stone, brick
* If you must
* Boundless
* Great Heights
* Land, ho!
* Anybody?
* Most Enjoyable State
* Shingle & Mingle
* The Grillmaster
* Opposites Attract
* Path to Pleasure
* Oscar Nod
* Will?!
* You a fan?
* Snake Eyes
* Future Problems

#### Start New Day

> **Luke**Man, nothing like a walk on the beach to start the day right.**Lily**I know! It's a beautiful and calm here.**Luke**How are you feeling about your botany exam today, babe? Better?**Lily**Oh yeah. Yeah! Yes. I feel pretty relaxed. Mostly confident.
> I totally won't fail. I'm sure I won't...**Lola**Totally fail!**Lily**Okay, that is unnecessary, Lola! Geez.

#### Foundational Friends

> **Luke**All right, I looked over Regina's designs at breakfast.
> Let's get started on the foundations for Ernesto's house.
> That looks great! Regina's designs are really something else these days.
> She's just nailing this architecture thing. It's exciting, right?**Lily**Yeah! I love seeing her work be so passionate. It does make me a little... sad, I guess? I wonder if she'll outgrow Tools and Tulips.
> I wonder if she'll outgrow... me.**Luke**Ah, Lils. She'll never outgrow YOU. And look who's talking!
> Ms. Secret Society Gardener Soon-to-be Botanist!
> A botanist is like a science gardener, right? Whatever, you're awesome.

#### Wood, stone, brick

> **Lily**You're right, you're right. Regina and I will just grow together, always!**Luke**There you go. Next up, we gotta build some walls. Ready?**Ernesto**Good morning, friends. I see you have already begun construction.
> Shall I tell you what I envision for my home?**Lily**Yes! Definitely tell us.**Ernesto**Very well. I would like to keep it simple: wood, stone, or brick.
> Creative, but not whimsical. Romantic, but not feminine. Industrial, but not unfeeling.**Lily**Hmmm. How about one of these styles?

*Player selects an option*

> **Ernesto**Perfect. This fills me with calm.

#### If you must

> **Ernesto**I am looking forward to seeing the entire house now.
> Thank you for taking our living obstacles seriously.**Lily**Of course! It's a our pleasure.
> But I actually have to scoot to take an online exam. I'll be back![Lily exits]**Luke**I've got this, hon. Go kick that exam's butt!
> Okay, buddy, let's get you some windows and a door!**Ernesto**Do not make them too inviting. But do let them beckon.**Luke**Whatever you say, skipper!

*Player selects an option*

> **Ernesto**Yes, yes!
> This a door that says 'Come in... if you must.'

#### Boundless

> **Luke**I know exactly what we want for this tower up top here.**Ernesto**I trust you, Luke. Though I am, by nature, slow to trust.**Luke**Aww, thanks. Ernesto! Check this out!
> See? This is giving off major "I see what you're doin' out there, ocean!" vibes.
> Feels very you.**Ernesto**\*sniff\*
> It is very me. You know me so well, Luke. I am so honored and grateful to you and Lily.
> Our friendship is boundless. I will return the favor to you someday, I swear it.**Luke**It's all good, man. Friends help each other, always! Santi got me a movie gig.
> Lily and I helped you out with your house. We'll always be down to help each other!

#### Great Heights

> **Luke**I'm super proud of Santi. He's climbing to great heights!
> Which is what I'm gonna do, too, right now, to get this top cabin done!

*Player selects an option*

> **Ernesto**Very nice, Luke.
> And I, too, am proud of Santi. I know he is living the dream he always wanted.
> I look forward to seeing this movie that has made him so happy.**Luke**I'm glad we could help each other, you know?
> Oh... hm. Actually, since you said you wanted to return the favor...**Ernesto**What is it, Luke?**Luke**Do you mind taking a break to check something about?**Ernesto**Of course. Lead the way.

#### Land, ho!

> **Luke**So I was walking down here the other morning, thinking...**Ernesto**It is a beautiful part of the island.
> And very peaceful. A good thinking beach.**Luke**Yeah! Yeah, I know...
> I was walking and I could see out a pretty far distance, right?
> There are some little islets out there, right? Some island or rock formations.**Ernesto**Out around La Isla Bonita? Yes. There are, yes.
> Out around La Isla Bonita? Yes. There are, yes.**Luke**Do you think any of them are...buildable?**Ernesto**Hm! Perhaps. We would need to take a closer look at some of them. Let's sail!**Luke**Yes! Captain Luke reporting for duty!**Ernesto**That's not... how that...
> ...anyway, climb aboard, my friend.**Luke**Land, ho!**Ernesto**I see it!**Luke**Oh man, I am having an idea! Right this very minute.**Ernesto**About this place? Son, it's just a rock...**Luke**It's a perfect rock!

#### Anybody?

An hour or so later...

> **Lily**Luke? Ernesto?
> ...Anybody?
> Gosh, I wonder where they went...
> Maybe lunch or a break or something.
> I think I'll get some decorating done! My brain is super tired after the exam.

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**That looks so nice!
> I feel so much calmer now that the exam is over and it went well.
> Maybe Secret Gardener Lily CAN pass all the things!

#### Most Enjoyable State

> **Lily**Luke! Ernesto! There you are!**Luke**Hey babe, gotta run! Really important brilliant idea going on, be back!
> Love you!
> Hope the exam went welllll!**Lily**What was that all about?**Ernesto**I do not know. He is a very excitable man.**Lily**You have no idea. Well! We might as well keep working, right?
> I have such a cool idea for this little garden room! Ready?**Ernesto**I leave it in your capable hands, Lily.

*Player selects an option*

> **Ernesto**Oh my! This is very serene.**Lily**I love this area. I knew it was perfect for you!**Ernesto**I will spend many mornings here deep in contemplation. My most enjoyable state.

#### Shingle & Mingle

> **Luke**Booyakasha! It's on, baby.**Lily**What's on, baby baby? Wanna tell me while I work on the roof?**Luke**Yes, ma'am. Let's shingle and mingle.

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Okay, so tell me! What's got you all bouncy and excited?**Luke**I was inspired by your brilliant design idea. I mean, two houses? Genius!
> That's when I came up with my own brilliant design idea!**Lily**Is this your idea for the zipaway hat that turns into a visor?**Luke**The 'Convertible Hat'? Nah, I'm still working on that. But this idea is even better!
> The premiere needs a movie theater, right? Why not build one here on the island?**Lily**That's a great idea, honey! And a nice challenge. What's the timeline on this?**Luke**Well, Kath says the premiere has to happen in two days. So... two days.

#### Luke's Big Idea

> **Lily**Two days?! Build an entire movie theater in two days?! Luke, are you serious?
> This is a lot to take in. I've got to process this. In my usual way...

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**The plants have spoken to me and they agree... this is ambitious, Luke.**Luke**This coming from the woman who just dethroned the Vice President?
> Besides, I already let Kath know, and she's sending out invites, so there's no turning back.
> This place has everything! It's beautiful, right on the water...**Lily**And Santi will be able to attend without leaving Alma! You're starting to persuade me.**Ernesto**It is indeed an impressive suggestion...but what about my house?**Luke**Don't worry! We'll finish your house first. And then we'll build the movie theater. Then the baby'll come...
> You know what, Lils... this is pretty ambitious.

#### The Grillmaster

> **Lily**Weren't you telling me that I worked too hard and needed to relax more?**Luke**Yes. And I still think we should do that.
> Just after we build a house and a movie theater. Maybe a party zone.**Lily**You are too much, mister. We better have one heck of a staycation when we get back home.**Luke**Totally! I'll even hire Otis and Philip to make us pigs in a blanket.**Ernesto**Mmm.
> The thought of those delicious pigs in blankets make me think about dinner!
> Can we add a barbeque to my yard? I'm quite the grillmaster.**Luke**One grill for the grillmaster, coming up!

*Player selects an option*

> **Luke**What do you think, Ernesto? Maybe we can christen this baby tonight?**Ernesto**A splendid idea. We'll have fresh fish and charred greens.
> I've been trying to cut back on red meat. Both for my health, and the health of the world.**Luke**Look at this old dog learning new tricks.**Ernesto**If eating one less steak creates a better world for my grandchild, then pass me the tofu.

#### Opposites Attract

> **Ernesto**Our barbeque will be a complete failure without somewhere to sit and enjoy it.**Lily**On it, Mr. Grillmaster.

*Player selects an option*

> **Sophia**My oh my! What a wonderful home you're building.**Lily**You... like it?**Sophia**Like it? I absolutely love it!**Lily**But isn't this the exact opposite of your style?**Sophia**Yes. Absolutely. I completely despise it.**Lily**What?**Sophia**But it's so very Ernesto. And since I love Ernesto, I love the style!
> I can't wait to admire it... from a distance... from the inside of my more stylish home.**Ernesto**Oh my love. To be gazed upon by you is beyond anything I can wish for.

#### Path to Pleasure

> **Sophia**As much as I love our separate homes...
> ...we will need to find an accessible route for our frequent romantic rendezvous.**Lily**Ooo la la! I'll make extra sure that you stay connected.

*Player selects an option*

> **Sophia**Exactly, darling! Exactly what we need!
> Imagine me, on a warm spring day, delicately waving to my rugged man.
> "Oh Ernesto! I can't tell what's hotter: the grill or the grillmaster?"**Lily**"Be careful where you touch, my love. Your fingers just might sizzle!"**Sophia**You don't need to be a part of this roleplay, my dear.
> Oh sorry... I got hypnotized by your seductive wave.

#### Oscar Nod

> **Luke**You have a talent for brightening people's day, Lils.

*Player selects an option*

> **Luke**Both figuratively and literally!**Lily**We've got a moment while the lovers are frolicking. Let's talk about the movie theater.**Luke**I just want this to be everything Santi deserves. He got me the prop job, remember?
> And Kath put her neck on the line for us. She deserves a win.**Lily**But isn't this also for you? Just a little bit?**Luke**I mean sure, I want to succeed. I 'm not immune to the limelight.

> **Luke**Jack Nicholson hands me the award and says, "Here's Oscar!" We both laugh.**Will Donald**And then I karate chop the award in half!

> **Luke**And then Will Donald chops my Oscar in half... wait a second!
> What is Will Donald doing in my fantasy?**Will Donald**Sup, Luke! Been a while, broseph.**Luke**Wait a second... what is Will Donald doing in my reality?!

#### Will?!

> **Luke**Will, what are you doing here, dude?**Will Donald**Well, Kath told me about the plan for opening night...
> ...and I happened to be in the neighborhood.**Luke**You happened to be off the coast of Columbia?**Will Donald**Yeah. I am an avid sheller, bro. This area has great conches.**Luke**Cool. Well, it's good to see you. But I gotta get back to work.**Will Donald**Bro, can I help out at all? You know I love giving back.**Luke**That'd be awesome, Will. We can totally use the help.**Will Donald**Great! As long as it's manual labor. I don't want to tweak my well-defined muscles.
> Maybe I can direct the build? A little foreman action?**Luke**Sure, dude. Any help is appreciated.

#### You a fan?

> **Lily**We better finish up here soon so we can start on the theater.**Will Donald**I was about to say the same thing. In fact, let's just act like I said it first.**Lily**Will, have you met Ernesto and Sophia? You should go over and introduce yourself.**Will Donald**Are they fans? I'll give them a little razzle dazzle.**Lily**Quick! Finish the path while the beefboy is distracted.

*Player selects an option*

> **Ernesto**So you're an actor, you say? That must be very fun.**Will Donald**Actor-Director-Write-Activist. I cleaned up that virtual oil spill in the Metaverse.**Ernesto**I don't know what you're talking about, but that sounds very nice.**Luke**Will! I'm off to see Alma and Santi. Wanna join me?**Will Donald**Totally, dude!
> It was nice meeting you fine folks.**Sophia**And very nice to meet you, Donald. Enjoy Isla Bonita!**Lily**Do you guys really not know who Will Donald is?**Sophia**Oh of course we know who he is. He just seemed like he needed to be taken down a peg.**Lily**Sophia... I love you.

#### Snake Eyes

> **Santi**A movie theater on Isla Bonita?!
> Luke, this is a wonderful idea.**Luke**Right? Only problem is... we have to build the theater ourselves.**Santi**But with the great Will Donald on our side, anything is possible!**Will Donald**Santi, bro! This island is totally epic. I'm finally understanding your script!**Santi**You mean, you didn't understand the script when you directed the movie?**Will Donald**Anyways, I heard there was a casino on the island. You folks wanna role some dice?**Alma**Actually the casino was reworked into a turtle research center.**Will Donald**And the turtles don't like playing dice?**Alma**They get pretty freaked out whenever they see snake eyes.**Will Donald**Oof! That makes a lot of sense.

#### Future Problems

> **Ernesto**The grill is warmed and the fish is prepped. Shall I call everyone for dinner?**Lily**Yum! You run off and grab them while I set up your mailbox.

*Player selects an option*

> **Sophia**You are such a gift to the world, Lily.**Lily**Oh stop! You're making me blush.**Sophia**Honestly! Things were much more tense before you got here.
> But just a dash of design and life has begun to feel divine!**Lily**It's magic, ain't it? And we're not finished yet!
> Because Frida and Diego didn't live in two separate houses...
> ...they actually lived in two buildings connected by a beautiful bridge.**Sophia**My goodness! That sounds rather complicated.**Lily**Yep! And then we'll build a movie theater, host the premiere, Alma will have a baby...**Sophia**Oh my goodness.**Lily**But that's future Lily's problem. For now, I just want to barbeque and relax.**Sophia**You've done enough for today. Sit back. Enjoy the sunset. I'll make you a mojito.