Chapter 8

## Locations

* Butler's Room
* Kitchen

## Tasks

Players need to get 46 stars to complete the tasks of this chapter.

* Missing List
* My Boyfriend's Back
* New Stairs
* New Stair Rugs
* New Drapes
* Lean On Me
* Statuesque
* Mystery Door
* New Table Platform
* New front Chairs
* New Table Decor
* New Table
* New Back Chairs
* New Dining Plants
* Lights, Cameras...
* New Media Area Floor
* New Media Area Walls
* Movie Snacks
* New Speakers
* Sound Control
* Movie Chairs
* Home Theater
* Daphne Speaks
* Good Night, Butch
* Nightcap With Daphne
* Begin Next Chapter

> **Penny**Zzz... pennypennypenny.... You're.. zzzz... freee...

> **Penny**AH!
> ACHOO![In the Butler's Room, Penny stands by the bed whilst Flo stands at the bottom of the stairs]**Penny**\*Sniff\* Good morning Blue Sweater Cat! I'm so glad to see you!**Blue Sweater Cat**Rrrrrr...**Flo**And all of us are so glad to see YOU!**Penny**Such a relief to not worry about the wedding...**Flo**And we foiled Violet's evil plan!**Penny**All righty, then! Let's jump right into the good stuff!**Flo**There's one last cupboard in the knitting area that needs work...

#### A Missing List

> [In the Living Room, Penny and Flo walk towards Daphne]**Flo**Good morning, Daphne! We were about to deal with this cupboard.**Daphne**Perfect! Here's what I was thinking...

*Player chooses an option*

> **Penny**Hm... something was stuck beneath the old cupboard.[Penny gets closer to the cupboard and bends down]

> **Penny**Um, Daphne? I found something... an old Bucket List?**Daphne**Oh, that old thing! I'd forgotten about it.**Flo**Wait, you did WHAT to Cary Grant?**Penny**Looks like you've already done nearly everything.**Flo**Except this one thing... a big Hollywood ball?**Daphne**Oh, yes, I'd still like to do that. Just like the old days![They stand infront of the cupboard]**Flo**A big Hollywood ball. That would be so amazing!
> Daphne, if there's any way we can...**Daphne**Why, YES! I would love that! Thank you for making this happen!

#### My Boyfriend's Back

> [To the right of the centerpiece]**Penny**We've really got our work cut out for us today! It's great!
> Maybe it's the adrenaline talking but I just feel like... SHOUTING!
> WOOP-BA-DOOOOO!**Daphne**Haha! I'm glad you're happy, Penny. Let's get to work on the mezzanine area.**Flo**I'm just so relieved to be decorating without all the family drama for once![Butch and Tom walk up to them]**Butch**PENNY! ... I... we... guh!**Tom**What Butch is trying to say, is that you have some explaining to do, young lady!**Butch**I'm so confused, Penny. Is this some kind of game? A dare gone wrong?!**Tom**How could you do this to me and your mother, Penny! Not to mention Aunt Patty!
> She came ALL the way from Vancouver to be there!**Penny**I do owe you an apology... and all the guests too.
> Let's talk while we work.**Tom**While we WORK!? You have SOME nerve.**Penny**Okay Dad. I'll just talk to Butch then.**Tom**Nah... I'll help. Sure beats being home with Aunt Patty around. I just don't get those Canadians...

#### New Stairs

> [Penny and Butch stand at the bottom of the left staircase]**Penny**Okay, big guy, let me try to explain while we fix these stairs.**Butch**Fair enough. What about this for the stairs?

*Player chooses an option*

> **Penny**Thanks, Butch. Now I suppose you're wondering about my decision to run...**Butch**That's exactly what I'm wondering.**Penny**Well, it's not you...**Butch**That's one of those mysterious things women say that totally confuse me.**Penny**Let me try to be clearer... you're a wonderful guy. I adore you.**Butch**Gee, thanks.**Penny**But when I look at my own life, I wanted to do so much MORE by now...**Butch**Well, we can just do those things together, Babe!**Penny**No, Butch. It's just... let's take care of this railing, and I'll try to articulate...

#### New Stair Rugs

> [Flo and Tom stand on the balcony.]**Flo**Well, the stair rugs certainly need replacing.**Tom**I'm good for heavy lifting. Just tell me which ones...

*Player chooses an option*

> **Tom**Looks good to me. Of course, you have good taste, being a Lobsters fan.**Flo**I LOVE the Lobsters! I actually saw Butch playing years ago.**Tom**Those were our best years! Butch set all the passing records.**Flo**You two must have really bonded, coach and quarterback, all that winning.**Tom**Butch is like a son to me. I was so happy when he and Penny...**Flo**He would really be part of your family. I get that.**Tom**Yes, I still don't understand why Penny...**Flo**She doesn't either, Tom.
> We all need time to figure things out.

#### New Drapes

> [On the balcony]**Daphne**You have pretty good taste, Dave. What do you think about these drapes?**Dave**Thank you for that vote of confidence, Daphne. Here's what appeals to me...

*Player chooses an option*

*Player chooses another option*

*Player chooses a third option*

> **Daphne**Oh, you DO have quite the taste.**Dave**Thank you, Daphne. I can say the same for you.**Daphne**So what do you think of these kids? They gonna be ok?**Dave**There are so many versions of okay. But Butch is in a difficult spot.**Daphne**Yes, don't tell him, but I feel badly for the boy.**Dave**Growth is painful. There's no way around that.**Daphne**You know, I think he could use another role model.
> He's got Penny's dad, but he's a little too close to the situation.**Dave**I think you're right, Daphne. I'll see what I can do.

#### Lean On Me

> [On the balcony]**Penny**This railing needs to be replaced, for sure.**Butch**Gotta have a solid support, right? How about...

*Player chooses an option*

> **Penny**That's good looking and solid. Like you, Butch.**Butch**So why don't we just...**Penny**It's like this... there are certain things a girl wants to do in certain ways...**Butch**That's kind of general...**Penny**I know, I know... let me try again...
> Before I can be married, I need a better sense of...
> ...what I really want to do in my life...**Butch**Well, that's great. Can I help?**Penny**That's the thing. I need to find it myself.

#### Statuesque

> [Daphne and Dave stand halfway up the left staircase]**Daphne**Well, Dave, what does your taste say about a sculpture here?**Dave**Here's what I think would work...

*Player chooses an option*

> **Daphne**Oh, it's the perfect thing!**Dave**But on to imperfect things... What's your view on these lost lovebirds?**Daphne**I'm glad she didn't get married. But she doesn't understand why.**Dave**Yeah? She thinks you're just against marriage?**Daphne**Yes, and she'd be right! Mostly.
> Marriage used to be the only viable option for most women.**Dave**I'm sure you rebelled against that notion pretty strongly.**Daphne**Yes! Now I realize it's different for Penny, but some things still apply...
> Gotta build your own foundation before you can build your home.**Dave**I think she's learning the wisdom of that right now.

#### Mystery Door

> [Penny and Daphne stand by the statue][Flo, Dave and Pink Sweater Cat stand on the balcony]**Flo**Daphne, where does this barricaded door lead?**Daphne**Oh, that's a complicated question...[Daphne glides up to the balcony]**Daphne**There are mysteries in the west wing. Mysteries I suppose we should face...**Dave**Well, removing these barriers would be the first step to that.

*A little while later...*

> **Penny**Okay, the barriers are gone, but the doors are still locked.[They turn to look over the balcony]**Butch**We could force it. I like to force things.**Daphne**Thank you, muscle-boy, but I'm sure I have a key somewhere...

Transition Dialogue

> [Mike walks up as they stand by the cabinet]**Mike**Um, hi... everybody? Nobody heard me knocking, so...[They turn to look at him]**Daphne**You did the right thing, Mike! You can walk in any time.**Butch**Are you...**Mike**I'm Mike. And we should get to know each other.

#### New Table Platform

> [By the armchair]**Butch**Time for some heavy lifting, guys! Let's get this table...**Dave**We'll need a new platform underneath it, first...

*Player chooses an option*

> **Mike**Good call there, Dave. We need a solid foundation under this table.**Butch**Yeah, that was all... wise and stuff.**Dave**You are too kind.**Butch**Well, you just seem to always know what you're doing.**Dave**Not always, I assure you.**Butch**Were you always this... assured?**Dave**Had to go through some rough stuff to get to peace.**Mike**Thought you might have some battle scars.**Dave**You know it, brother.

#### New front Chairs

> [Penny and Tom stand by the table]**Penny**If people are going to sit around the table, we'll need new chairs.**Tom**You pick 'em, I'll set 'em up.

*Player chooses an option*

> **Penny**Yes, those will do nicely!**Tom**Penny, about the wedding...**Penny**Dad, I'm a little self-conscious about talking close to the other people.**Tom**I'll keep my voice down, I promise.**Penny**I tried to explain it to Butch. I just need to establish myself...**Tom**In what? In a career?**Penny**In LIFE! In... my sense of who I am.**Tom**But you're my Penny. I know exactly who you are.**Penny**That child part of me, Dad, sure. But then there's the other part...

#### New Table Decor

> [Daphne and Flo stand by the table]**Daphne**It's not just the table, it's what's on top!**Flo**You're so right, Daphne. What about this?[Flo walks over to the table]

*Player chooses an option*

> **Flo**Such tasteful decorations!**Daphne**Reminds me of all the little touches at the old Hollywood parties.[Flo walks back over to Daphne]**Flo**Those must have been decorated in great detail!**Daphne**Oh yes, probably to excess.**Flo**What do you mean?**Daphne**Well, the ice sculptures didn't last long in California...
> ...and the hand-painted appetizers were a bit much.**Flo**Well, what we've chosen here is tasteful AND sensible!

#### New Table

> **Butch**Okay, NOW for the table!**Dave**Right you are, Butch! How about this one...

*Player chooses an option*

> **Mike**Oo, good call.**Dave**There's something sacred about where people gather to eat.**Butch**That's really... spiritual.**Dave**It's just life, brother.**Mike**I'm happy to think of people gathered around this table.**Dave**Maybe those people will be us.**Butch**Us? All of us? Together?**Dave**It's a good crowd. You'll like us, Butch.**Mike**Looks like excellent company to me!

#### New Back Chairs

> **Tom**Well, that's only half of the chairs. What about the rest?**Penny**Good point, Dad. How about these...

*Player chooses an option*

> **Tom**You're good at this, Lucky Penny.**Penny**Thanks, Dad. It's nice to do this with you.**Tom**I like these family activities! Let's ask Butch...[They walk over to the armchair]**Penny**No, please, Dad. Just me and you for this one.**Tom**You know Butch is like a son to me already.**Penny**I do. And I love that. But that just adds to the pressure...**Tom**...
> I can see that now. I'm sorry, dear.**Penny**Not your fault, Dad. Thanks for listening.

#### New Dining Plants

> [Daphne glides to Flo who stands to the bottom right of the table]**Daphne**These plants, maybe they should be more... alive?**Flo**Seems fair. How about these?[Flo walks to the over a bit]

*Player chooses an option*

> **Daphne**Much better!**Flo**Daphne, I can't stop thinking about the Bucket List.[Flo walks back over]**Daphne**Yes, I don't know why I'd forgotten about it.**Flo**But that one unchecked item, the Hollywood ball...**Daphne**Yes, that will be glorious when it happens!**Flo**And do you have any specific thoughts about that?**Daphne**You know, it's like any other list...
> Get groceries, clean the bathroom, have a glamorous soiree...**Flo**All righty! We'll just be prepared for anything!

Transition Dialogue

> [Everyone stands by the table]**Daphne**Thank you! The dining area is ready for guests!**Flo**I'm sure glad we don't have to deal with Violet...[They all turn towards the entrance]**Penny**...

#### Lights, Cameras...

> [Violet walks up the Lobby stairs wity a group of people]**Violet**Hell-OOO, everybody! Just wanted to introduce a new friend...
> This id Dirk Sides, celebrity journalist, from TheSidewinder.net...
> He and his photographic associates are just SO interested in this project!**Flo**Dirk Sides? The mud-slinging tabloid gossip writer?**Dirk**That's an uncouth take on my professional services...**Daphne**So, YES.**Penny**Daphne, this is your house, can't you just...**Daphne**Better to let it play out. I know this game.**Violet**You never could resist a challenge, Mother.**Daphne**Right you are![Screen pans to the Media Center!]**Daphne**Since the media is here, let's attend to the Media Center!

#### New Media Area Floor

> [In the Media Cneter area]**Flo**I love that there's a place to watch all your movies, Daphne!**Daphne**And I love a movie party! Let's rework this floor...

*Player chooses an option*

> **Daphne**I'd kick off my shoes and watch movies on that floor!**Violet**Mother, please, you want to keep every article of clothing on...**Dirk**So, in general, looks like the great Daphne Bellstar is living in shambles...**Flo**Not shambles! More like... a house with great potential!**Dirk**Squalor. Ruins. Decay.**Daphne**Bet you're fun at birthday parties.**Penny**These flashbulbs are getting annoying.**Dirk**Very necessary to get the right lighting... of the disaster.**Daphne**Don't worry, my friends. The tabloids just love the life of a star!

#### New Media Area Walls

> **Penny**This media area is really cozy. Let's embrace it with good walls.**Daphne**Exactly! Here's what I had in mind...

*Player chooses an option*

> **Flo**We just got a big hug from these walls!**Dirk**And you must be Flo, the suburban housewife...**Flo**That's me!**Dirk**...who has seized control of Miss Bellstar's financial affairs.**Flo**Hey, that's not nice! I'm helping!**Dirk**"Helping." Mmmkay...**Flo**Daphne, what kind of setup is this?**Daphne**Don't worry, sweetie, just say as little as possible to the snake-man.**Penny**And keep focused on fixing this media area. What's next?

#### Movie Snacks

> [In the theater area]**Flo**It would be great to have a new snack machine for movie time.**Penny**What do you think, Daphne? Popcorn? Coffee? Sandwiches?

*Player chooses an option*

> **Daphne**Yes, that will hit the spot during a movie marathon!**Dirk**Such a shame... such a sparkling career...
> And now, this... a house falling to pieces...**Penny**You've noticed we're fixing things up, right?**Dirk**A desperate, superficial facade over the destruction...
> A collapsing home, a collapsing life...
> And two con artists, swooping in to take advantage.**Penny**Hey, now...**Daphne**Don't go for the bait, girl.

#### New Speakers

> [Penny and Daphne stand infront of the TV]**Daphne**I like when movies have that OOMPH in the audio!**Penny**Well, let's pick some good speakers that can handle it!

*Player chooses an option*

> **Penny**Good choice! I can feel the OOMPH already![Dirk walks over]**Dirk**And you must be the runaway bride.**Penny**That's none of your...[Butch walks over]**Butch**Hey, you leave her alone!**Dirk**The jilted groom has identified himself...
> Boys, get some good shots of this loser.**Butch**Why, I oughta...**Dirk**Commit assault and battery? Wouldn't be the first time.
> There was this carpenter in California once...

#### Sound Control

> **Tom**Oh, I've always liked a good sound system.**Daphne**Well, then, you should pick the best one!

*Player chooses an option*

> **Daphne**Sound control to Major Tom!**Tom**Excellent musical reference! After your time, though, right?**Daphne**I remember telling young David he should do a space song...**Tom**...**Dirk**And you are related to this dysfunctional crew... how?**Tom**Oh, I'm just here to help.
> I'm good at demolition, if you get my drift.**Dirk**Ooo. Subtle.**Tom**What can I say? I'm a football guy.

#### Movie Chairs

> **Daphne**Well, the movies won't be comfortable without good chairs.**Penny**You've got that right, Daphne. Which ones?

*Player chooses an option*

*Player chooses another option*

> **Daphne**There, I could plant my bony buns in those.**Dirk**Wasting away.... such a shame...**Flo**Daphne! Don't let him twist your words like that!**Daphne**All part of the duel, dear.
> I have my own plan of attack.**Flo**You do? Oh boy oh boy, whatchya gonna do?**Daphne**Now that would spoil the surprise, wouldn't it?

#### Home Theater

> **Daphne**Now for the center of attention...**Flo**Besides you? Which home theater should we go with?

*Player chooses an option*

> **Daphne**Yes, that captures my gaze!**Dirk**So, movies of yourself for hours on end?
> Nostalgia? Or narcissism?**Daphne**I look back on my work, and I'm proud of it.**Flo**Yeah!**Daphne**Would I feel the same way if I worked for a gossip rag?**Flo**Oh, ZING!

Transition Dialogue

> [By the cabinet]**Penny**Okay now, the 'razzi are getting super annoying.**Flo**But Daphne said she had a plan...**Penny**Any idea what she's thinking?[They walk over to the bottom of the left stairs]**Flo**We'll just have to wait for the ending...

#### Daphne Speaks

> [Penny, Flo and Daphne stand in the middile of the balcony]**Daphne**Excuse me, good people of the press!
> I know you were sent here to get a certain type of story...
> ...but I am offering you a better one...
> I am throwing a big Hollywood party in three weeks, and you're all invited!**Flo**Three weeks?**Dirk**And this party will take place... here?**Daphne**Absolutely!**Flo**Oh boy!**Dirk**One last blow-out, among the ruins... I love it.**Daphne**You'll need a new headline, sonny. This party will be GLORIOUS!**Dirk**Haha! They'll never make it!**Penny**Flo? Can I talk to you?[Penny and Flo walk down the left staircase to the statue]**Flo**I know, that's not a lot of time.**Penny**Our work is cut out for us. Big time...

#### Good Night, Butch

> [Outside, Penny, Butch and Tom walk down the front steps]**Penny**Thanks very much for helping out today. Sorry it got so crazy.**Butch**Yeah, it's next-level crazy.**Tom**Good night, Penny. I'll be in the car, Butch.**Penny**'Night, Dad.[Tom walks off]**Butch**It was hard to talk, with all those people...**Penny**I know, sorry. And right after I left our wedding.
> I owe you an explanation...**Butch**I just want to know if we're EVER getting married.**Penny**Fair question, Butch. The simple answer is, not yet.**Butch**So... WHEN?**Penny**When I put a time frame on it, I feel like a clamp is squeezing my brain.**Butch**Well, I don't want that. I just wish...**Penny**...you could be with me while I do this, I know.**Butch**Yeah. I don't understand why not.**Penny**I just need time, Butch. And space. When I grow into that, let's talk.**Butch**Well, we've been together 10 years. I just gotta trust you.**Penny**Thanks, Butch. Better not keep Dad waiting.**Butch**Okay... Good night, Penny.**Penny**Good night, Butch.[Butch walks away]**Penny**...

#### Nightcap With Daphne

> [They sit in the Trophy Room]**Daphne**Well, it's been quite a day, girls!,
> What would you like to ask an old lady?

*Player chooses an option between "**Party?**" or "**Dirk?**"*

#### Begin Next Chapter

> **Violet**I don't even know if you have a story, much less a SENSATIONAL story.**Dirk**Don't worry. If there's one thing people will always read about...
> ...it's DISASTER!...