Day 192

## Story

Lily and Regina prepare for the fundraiser and Luke wraps up work for the film he is working on.

## New Characters

*No new characters are introduced on this day.*

## Tasks

Players must earn 42 stars to complete the tasks of this day.

* Needing a Weeding
* Table Setting
* Lay the Table
* Charm to Table
* Perfect Match
* Cut out for this?
* Suit Yourself
* Dress the Part
* Top-tier chandelier
* In the Spotlight
* Going Places
* Whitnessed
* New Tools
* Lights Come Up
* Merry Band
* For the Alliance
* Hunt the Hunter
* The Moneymaker
* Definitely a Thing
* It's happening!

## Dialogue

#### Opening Scene

> **Whitney**Come with me if you want a novelty T-shirt from Washington DC.**Regina**No! I can't standy tacky souvenirs.**Whitney**But haven't you missed me, snooky-wooky-dooky?**Regina**Of course! You're the only person I'd let call me "snooky-wooky-dooky".**Whitney**Well then I have good news: I'll be back...tomorrow![Lily and Luke walk over to Regina.]**Lily**So you had a nightmare where your girlfriend bought you a present?**Regina**It wasn't a present, Lily. It was a souvenir. It was a curse.
> Maybe I'm just stressed out. Whitney gets back from her FBI assessment today.
> And of course... we're hosting our big fundraiser today!**Lily**At least we're not doing it alone! We'll get by with a little help from our friends.**Luke**You gals can count on me! After I finish up at the filmset, of course...**Lily**We'll see you later, sweetie. Mwah!

#### Needing a Weeding

> **Lily**You know what I love to do after a nightmare-filled night?**Regina**Back-breaking manual labor?

*Some time later.*

> **Lily**That's right! Doesn't that feel better?**Regina**I think that only works for you, Lils. I'm still feeling the stress.
> Cause if the fundraiser goes badly, we won't get paid for these last couple of days of work.**Lily**Yeah... and I was so excited to hit that final spot in the back.
> We had so many good ideas!**Regina**Oh no... is my stress contagious?**Lily**It's all going to be fine. It has to be. So it will be.
> Right? Right. Right...

#### Table Setting

> **Lily**Our fundraising dinner will take place here. A lovely garden dining experience.**Regina**But it'll be tough to dine without a dining table, right?

*Player selects an option.*

> **Lily**A divine dining table. And such a fine design.**Regina**Lily, you're rhyming almost every word. You stressed or something?**Lily**I am? Oh man... with so many demands, we could use some more hands.[Melissa enters with Philip and Otis.]**Melissa**Well, then you're in luck! My flour-speckled hands hands are yours for the using!**Lily**Melissa! I'm glad you're here. I was getting too rhymey.**Melissa**Don't worry! I'm ready for anything. And I brought help!**Regina**Great. Somebody useful?**Philip Jones**Useful? Not even a little!
> C'mon, Otis. Let's go find something to ruin.

#### Lay the Table

> **Otis**Say, Philip, wanna help our friends set up another table?**Philip Jones**What, are you crazy? Of course I don't.**Otis**You heard him, ladies. Go set up a table yourself.

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> **Philip Jones**Great job, ladies. I would have done a better job but I appreciate the effot.**Regina**Well, if you're not helping us out, how will you be contributing to the fundraiser?**Lily**You're not actually doing a kissing booth... right?**Philip Jones**We decided against it after we realized it would completely overshadow your fundraiser.
> So we're flapping our lips with something a little different...[Otis and Philip lead the group to their display.]**Otis**An adive booth!**Philip Jones**Old timers like us know so much. It's about time we share the knowledge.**Regina**What if someone comes asking for advice on something modern? Like online dating?**Otis**I've used the Tinder! You young'uns got a lot to learn about elderly love life.

#### Charm to Table

> [Justin walks over to Lily, Regina, and Melissa.]**Justin**Hello friends! I hope I'm not late to the party.**Lily**Not at all, Justin. We're just getting started.**Melissa**Yeah, Justy. Put those muscles to good use and help me set up another table.

*Player selects an option.*

> **Justin**Beautiful work, Melissa. But then again, everything you do is beautiful.**Melissa**You're so sweet. And those shorts of yours? Meow.**Justin**Thank you, my kitten. And may I say, you look absolutely prrr-fect.**Lily**Justin! I didn't know you could be so forward.**Justin**Oh my goodness! Lily, I'm so embarrassed. I didn't realize you could hear us.**Lily**Seeing as you're being forward, I'll try it too... are you guys a couple now?**Justin**Very much so. isn't that right, Melissa?**Melissa**Come here, Mr. Ranger. Actions speak a lot louder than words.[Melissa and Justin kiss.]**Philip Jones**Those two smoochers should get a room.**Otis**Preferably one without windows. A-ha-ha-ha!

#### Perfect Match

> **Regina**Look at Justin and Melissa canoodling!**Lily**What can I say? We're excellent matchmakers.
> I wonder who we should try to set up next...**Regina**How about my cement trowel with that old wall?

*Player selects an option.*

> **Lily**A match made in heaven!**Regina**Speaking of, I've got to pick up Whitney from the airport.**Lily**She's back from the FBI assessment already? How'd she do?**Regina**I'm about to find out. Some big changes could be coming.**Lily**How exciting! Go get her.
> Oh and before you go, I wanted to tell you...
> Andi called me up and said she'd stop by later.**Regina**My favorite academic! It's going to be one heck of a party, isn't it?**Lily**I think so! Now pick up Whitney. You two have been apart for long enough.[Regina exits.]

#### Cut out for this?

> **Luke**Morning, Will! How goes it?**Will Donald**Dynamite, my dude. I was about to add some cardboard cutouts to the set.**Luke**Now that we're making the movie, don't you think we should use real actors?**Will Donald**Don't worry, bro! We'll get actors in once all the pre-production is through.
> Stand-ins cost a lot of money. And it's not like we're making "Bongo Man 7".**Luke**Bongo Man 6 was a truly moving experience... but I get what you're saying.
> Cardboard cutouts will help you block the scenes, right?**Will Donald**Exactamundo! Wanna lend me a hand?

*Player selects an option.*

> **Will Donald**Nice moves, Luke...
> Where are you? I lost you in the crowd.**Luke**I'm the one person here who is three-dimensional.**Will Donald**Found ya! Great hiding skills. You and my assistant should play together some time.

#### Suit Yourself

> [Kath arrives on set.]**Kath**Hello gentlemen. You have some time to chat?**Luke**With our producer? Of course! What's going on, Kath?**Kath**I've completed our production schedule. Rehearsals will start tomorrow.
> Everything is under control, under budget, and, most importantly, above board.**Luke**That's some great news, Kath.**Kath**It's mostly thanks to you, Luke. Your hard work and trust carried us through.
> Now for some final good news: the costumes for our main characters have arrived.**Will Donald**I hope they fit in with my color palette. Aesthetics are mondo important.
> Luke, mind placing the protagonist's costume on the set? I need to grab my color swatches.

*Player selects an option.*

> **Luke**What do you think, Mr. Director? Does it fit into your palette?**Will Donald**Like a giant tire in a crossfit gym. Right where it's supposed to be.

#### Dress the Part

> **Will Donald**The protagonist's suit looks great.
> But what about the OTHER protagonist's costume.**Luke**Oh yeah... I forgot how complicated this movie is.
> I'll set up the dress here. Hopefully it fits in your palette too.

*Player selects an option.*

> [Alma arrives with Santi.]**Alma**How elegant! How beautiful! How majestic!
> This entire experience has been such a joy.
> Though we go home tomorrow, this set will live in our hearts forever.**Luke**Heading back to Isla Bonita? I was hoping you'd guys stay a bit longer...**Alma**Santi's rewrites are complete. And we must prepare for our child.**Luke**Of course. Baby-proofing is serious business.**Santi**And as much as I'd like to stay for the actual shoot, I know it is in good hands.
> Between the guiding hand of Kath, the vison of Will Donald...
> And your gorgeous sets, it really gave my script that last push towards perfection.**Luke**It all started from you, buddy. Glad I could be along for the ride.

#### Top-tier chandelier

> **Kath**Attention! Can I have your attention? Everyone gather around.**Will Donald**I wonder what this is about. I can't take any more surprises, bro.**Kath**It's been a long road, but our pre-production is nearly complete.
> So I wanted us all to be here as Luke sets up his final prop: the chandelier.**Luke**What?! I don't really work well under pressure.**Kath**Don't be so modest, Luke. I've been pressuring you this whole time and you did great.**Luke**Yeah... but everyone is watching me. I'm a behind-the-scenes type of guy.**Kath**What's the worst that can happen? The chandelier falls and we all laugh at you?**Luke**That can happen? Oh jeez... I didn't even think about that...[Luke murmurs to himself and puts up the chandelier.]

*Player selects an option.*

> **Kath**And with that, pre-production for "On Wild Waters" is complete.
> Meaning tomorrow, the real work begins. Get a good night sleep everybody.
> And to the crew departing today, thank you. We'll finish this job strong.[The crew exits.]**Luke**Good luck, Kath. It's been fun. Pretty stressful, but what job isn't?

#### In the Spotlight

> **Santi**Oh goodness...**Alma**What is it, my love?**Santi**The filmset... I believe it's finished.
> The writing process is filled with doubt. Yet this is now so undoubtedly real.**Alma**It is real. You can feel it. I can feel it. It's real.**Santi**My mind is racing. What next? More writing? Should I direct?
> Will I ever live up to this? Will this be received well? Will... will... will...**Alma**Will you dance with me, Santi?**Santi**That, my love, I can answer with ease.[Alma and Santi dance.]**Alma**It's strange to dance without music, don't you think?**Santi**Alma, with your breath in my ear, how can I long for any other sound?

#### Going Places

> **Regina**Look who I found sneaking out of a totally casual unmarked white van!**Lily**Whitney! You're back!**Whitney**Wow, you guys really cracked this case wide open, huh?
> Also I did not sneak out of a van. She picked me up at the airport like a normal human.
> This is amazing. I feel like I've been gone forever! Who even are we, now? We're completely different people! It's the end of a chapter!**Regina**Well, I wouldn't go that far, babe.
> I see we're still building stairs.**Whitney**I love stairs! They can take you to so many places! I'll help.**Lily**Perfect!

*Player selects an option.*

> **Whitney**It feels great to be back.

#### Whitnessed

> **Whitney**Oh, it's time to build these railings next, right? I've missed building and gardening!**Lily**Well, dig in then! Building and gardening have missed you back!

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> **Lily**So, White, we are all DYING to know about the FBI. Especially me. I'd kill to know.
> Wait, should I have said that? Are they listening?**Whitney**Nah. I passed my assessment. They packed up hours ago.**Regina**They wha--!**Lily**Oh my gosh, congrats!!! Whit! That's amazing, that's huge!**Regina**That's my girl.**Lily**Why don't you seem as excited as we are? Was it horrible?**Whitney**It wasn't horrible. Kind of boring? A little disappointing.
> There weren't any lasers to disable or safes to crack or codes to solve.
> Just a lot of paperwork. And a lot of psychological assessments.
> As if I haven't considered the trolly problem every day of my life, just in case.
> Or memorized every one of Rorschach's doodles.

> **Whitney**However, I have been formally diagnosed as being on the Autism spectrum.
> So! That's a relief!

#### New Tools

> **Lily**Whit, what? Really?**Whitney**Yes. Think of me as the glass that bends your sunlight into a rainbow.
> Because obviously I'm not straight, either. And it's a spectrum joke.**Regina**Wait, so you're happy about this?**Lily**I would be freaking out.**Whitney**You freak out about most things, Lily.
> And yes, I am happy about this! I'm very smart, you know?
> I understand many things. But what I've never understood is people.
> I try so hard to connect, and communicate, and I fail over and over...
> Now I know there's a reason WHY.
> It isn't because I haven't worked hard enough. Or been clever enough.
> That's a huge relief. I can set down the tools I've been using and learn to use new ones![Regina and Whitney hug each other.]**Regina**Babe, I'm really happy for you. I know you love answers.**Whitney**I do!**Regina**As much as I love knocking stuff down and building it back up.**Whitney**I love those things too! When I do them with you, Regina.**Regina**Wanna knock down this wall and build it back up with me?**Whitney**Yes!

*Player selects an option.*

> [Regina and Whitney kiss.]**Lily**Ah. Romance.

#### Lights Come Up

> **Lily**I think we can just get the lights done and leave the rest for tomorrow.**Regina**What about that back area up there?**Lily**Nobody'll see that for the fundraiser. It'll be fine.
> And I want to go over and help prep the dining area.**Regina**Lights coming right up, then!

*Player selects an option.*

> **Whitney**I can't believe how far this place has come.
> You two are truly great wizards. The will and the word is strong!**Lily**We had sooooo much help.**Whitney**Well, every hero needs a trusty band of companions. To dinner?**Lily**To dinner! Charge!

#### Merry Band

> **Lily**Okay, merry band. Let's get these flowerbeds back here filled up.**Whitney**For the Horde!

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> [Naima and Caleb arrive.]**Naima**Wow, this place looks gorgeous!**Caleb**You guys! This is beautiful.[Caleb distances himself and speaks to his falcon.]**Caleb**Go on, Fiona. Go explore!**Lily**Thanks, you two. We're working really hard.**Naima**It's more than I could have hoped for.
> This fundraiser is GOING to work! I'm sure of it!**Regina**Caleb... maybe don't let Fiona do any bird stuff... during dinner.**Caleb**Oh! Yeah. No. Good thinking.
> Fiona, to me![Fiona flies over to Caleb and lands on his forearm.]

#### For the Alliance

> **Lily**Next up, these plants right at the tree base here!**Regina**For the... Alliance?**Whitney**Never say that again.

*Player selects an option.*

> **Otis**Young lad! Boy! Bird kid!**Philip Jones**His name is Caleb, you oversoaked sponge.**Otis**Caleb, show us some more bird tricks!**Caleb**I'm flattered you two want to see Fiona perform.
> I have to tell you, though, that in this day and age...
> We've learned that forcing animals to perform is cruel.
> So Fiona's "tricks" are actually enrichment activities.
> And I mostly only ask her to perform them when she seems interested.**Otis**Oh. I see. Well...
> Ma'am, I would like to see you perform, if you feel like it.[Otis and Caleb walk away.]**Philip Jones**Of course he's polite to BIRDS.**Caleb**What do you think, Fiona?
> Good news, gentlemen! She wants to show you her new trick! Go on, Fiona![Fiona takes flight.]

#### Hunt the Hunter

> **Otis**What is this, a mystery trick? I can't see a thing.**Philip Jones**Got your glasses on?**Otis**Quiet, fool, I mean it's DARK.**Caleb**Fiona is actually hunting us right now. See if you can spot her!
> This is an exercise for her to use her predator instincts. She won't hurt us.

*Player taps three different areas.*

> **Philip Jones**Blast it, Otis, those are just leaves.**Otis**Shoot! I could've sworn she was right there!
> Good job, Philip, you found a tree. In a garden.**Caleb**Fiona's night vision is actually no better than our own. But she is a better hunter.**Philip Jones**Okay, let's set up the lights and see if she can still hide.

*Player selects an option.*

> **Caleb**There she is![Fiona flies over to Caleb.]**Caleb**Good job, Fiona!
> Good job, fellas.**Philip Jones**Something tells me the bird is smarter than us, Otis.

#### The Moneymaker

> [Luke and Will arrive.]**Will Donald**So I'm thinkin' a stage. Raised. Not to eye level, nobody likes eye contact.
> To calf level. Have you seen these calves? The moneymakers.**Regina**I'm sorry, what part of Will Donald is making us money?**Will Donald**Well, all of me, obviously, sweetheart. I just need a stage for my auction.**Regina**Nope. This is not a stage area. This is the area for the chess table.**Will Donald**Chess! Dumb game! So much thinking, no full body contact!**Regina**Well the COMMUNITY loves chess. And it's a community garden.

*Player selects an option.*

> **Regina**If you want a Will Donald garden, go build one yourself.**Will Donald**Actually, that's a brilliant idea! I will!**Regina**Oh no.**Will Donald**The Will Donald Memorial Garden!**Luke**Will, buddy, you're not... dead yet. So why is it a memorial?**Will Donald**So I will not be forgotten, my dude! Even while I'm alive!

#### Definitely a Thing

> **Lily**We still have a few more light poles to get up Let's do that now.

*Player selects an option.*

> [Giovanni arrives.]**Giovanni**Buongiorno, my friends! I have arrived. With excellent wine, of course.**Naima**Gio, you made it! Thank you so much. It's so... lovely... to see you.**Caleb**You guys, that's definitely a thing.
> My mom is SO happy. And I totally would not mind a stepdad. Who owns a vineyard.**Lily**A thing! Oh, that's so exciting!**Caleb**How did it even happen? Did you two hook them up?**Regina**Whew. It's a long story. We'll tell you later.**Holly**Ten bucks on Will Donald!**Lily**Mom, the auction hasn't even started yet.
> And that's cheap. This a fundraiser not a speed date.

#### It's Happening!

> [Kath arrives.]**Kath**Oh my...
> Oh... my... I can't believe it...**Lily**Kath! What do you think? What would Dara think?**Kath**He would LOVE this. This is perfect. He would be so proud and happy!
> Is this really happening??**Lily**Oh, it's happening!
> Hopefully we've done enough to unite the community. Including the film community!**Kath**This was a lesson I really needed. Asking for help. Building a community to help.
> Thank you, Lily.**Lily**You're so welcome! The race should be over soon. Let's get this party started!
> Bring out the food!

*After the fundraiser.*

> **Lily**Well, that was amazing.
> But tomorrow we'll have to count the money and see if we earned enough!