Day 209

## Story

Shelly and Melvin continue their crime spree in New York; Lily, Regina, and Luke renovate the Bryant Park Library café. Holly joins the group to see their progress.

## New Characters

*No new characters are introduced on this day.*

## Tasks

Players must earn 43 stars to complete the tasks of this day.

* They Jelly
* NYC Pizzazz
* Cafe Talk
* A Normal Mom
* The Audacity
* Title of the song
* Top of the heap
* Ready for our closeups
* Flash of Brilliance
* Turning Tables
* Horse Feathers
* Holly hits NYC
* Two Manhattans
* Pavo Cristatus
* Fountain Topper
* Mother knows best
* Start New Day

## Dialogue

#### Opening Scene

> **Lily**This is it! New York City!**Luke**The Big Apple! The City That Never Sleeps!**Lily**We're in an area of the city called Midtown.**Luke**Logically, it is in the, uh, middle of, ah, town.**Lily**New York City was meticulously planned! Central Park is manmade!**Luke**But this is Bryant Park. Hey, there's Fifth Avenue!**Lily**What do you think, Regina?**Regina**I've actually never been here before. Everything is... so tall.**Lily**Well, you know what they say. If we can make it here, we can make it anywhere!

#### The Jelly

> **Lily**There you guys are!**Lucy**Get pumped! It's research time, baby!**Isabel**We were admiring the New York Public Library right on the other side of Bryant Park here.**Whitney**And looking for the entrance.**Isabel**Which we found! And now we're going to get to work!**Lucy**I'm gonna do so much research. You guys are not ready for this jelly.
> They jelly is all the reading I'm gonna do to authenticate the key and the kite.**Lily**Well we have lots of gardening to get done too!
> I'll keep watch, though. I should probably practice for the gardener's society.**Isabel**If you can't trust your gardener to keep your secrets, who can you trust??
> That society still seems shady to me. Maybe I'll do some research too.**Lucy**Race you to the reference catalogue!**Regina**I'm not gonna race you to the weeding, forget it.**Lily**Totally fair! Weeding does not need to be a competition.

#### NYC Pizzazz

> **Regina**So, I did some research of my own last night, too.
> Bryant Park was first established in 1874! But it was called Reservoir Square then.**Lily**Gosh, this place is super old. I wonder what kind of modern pizzazz we can add!**Luke**Careful, Lils. New Yorkers are very...particular.
> I don't wanna get cussed out by anyone.**Lily**I mean like! A new floor for this cafe?? Not a new dress for the Statue of Liberty!
> The toga is quite a choice but it's HER choice, I'm fine with it.**Regina**I did some sketches for floor. Let's get to work.

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> **Lily**I have some new tricks from my botany class I want to try while we're here!
> Maybe it's New York City. I feel so inspired suddenly!**Regina**It's cute when she gets all excited about gardening.**Luke**It's one of my favorite things about her.

#### Cafe Talk

> **Regina**Wanna help me update the café building, metal man?**Luke**You bet, Regina.

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> **Regina**Okay, you got that thousand yard stare thing going on.
> Either you've eaten too much pistachio ice cream or you're thinkin' real hard.**Luke**I'm worried about Lils and this secret gardener society thing.
> And I know! I know I overreact with Juan-Miguel, but what if he really hurts her?
> Wouldn't be the first time we were betrayed and one of us ended up in peril...**Regina**There are a lot of cranes in New York City.**Luke**I've just been thinking about everything that could happen, or go wrong, and...
> And I love her, Regina.
> I love her, I need her, and I don't want anything bad to happen to her.**Regina**Luke, that's really sweet. And, I think, pretty normal.
> You wanna protect her from everything, especially stuff you don't know bout yet.
> But you can't. And that's just... how love works.

#### A Normal Mom

> **Lily**Here we are in the big city! So it's time for some big city flower pots!

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> **Action**Lily's phone vibrates**Lily**Oh geez...
> Hi, mom.**Holly**Lily! Where are you?
> I'm in Philadelphia. Nothing but greased lamp posts and hoagies as far as the eye can see!**Lily**Oh, well we... left Philly. Sorry about that, Mom...**Holly**Well where are you?? I want to come see you, see your work...
> I want to lavish praise upon my only daughter! Like a normal mom.**Lily**That's really nice Mom. We're in New York City actually.**Holly**Say no more! I'll burn rubber all the way up the Jersey Turnpike and be there in a jiff!

#### The Audacity

> **Luke**Oh, Regina, I know what we should do with this canopy.**Luke**Take it away, Luke!

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> **Luke**If I was a New Yorker, I would totally take a coffee break here.**Whitney**We have a lead!**Regina**Whatcha got, babe?**Whitney**Well, Lucy was able to authenticate the kite and the key. Definitely Ben Franklin's.
> They were logged as owned by a fancy collector here in the city. So we contacted him.
> He insisted nothing had been stolen! But when he checked...**Regina**It was a replica. Right?**Whitney**His vault was def protecting the key to somebody's bike lock. Absolutely fake!**Regina**The audacity.**Whitney**Isabel and I are going to return the artifacts and see if the thieves left any clues.
> We'll report back!**Regina**That's my girl. Off to solve the heck outta some crime.

#### Title of the song

> **Luke**I'll go catch Lils up on what they found and help her for a bit.**Regina**Sounds good! I can handle these fences.

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> **Regina**That's me. The Denzel of design!
> New York City is growing on me. This place is pretty cool.
> Still so tall, though. Just absolutely tall.
> This adventure started out really rocky for me, but now I'm seizing the moment!
> If that was Broadway instead of Fifth Avenue, I'd break out into song.

#### Top of the heap

> **Luke**...So they're off to look for more clues. And I thought I'd help you for a bit.**Lily**I hope they find something! Want to help me get up there and work on the plants up top?**Luke**When you need a boost, hon, I'm your booster rocket.

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> **Luke**Lils, I also want to apologize for... my behavior. When it comes to Juan-Miguel.
> I get protective and I know you can protect yourself.
> Maybe I also get a bit jealous because you guys have your gardening...thing.
> I just don't want anything bad to happen to you.**Lily**Aw, Luke. Thank you. I know this is hard for you.
> I promise I won't do anything crazy, or secret society-y without telling you first.
> We're a team!**Luke**We're a championship team. Heck yeah we are.

#### Ready for our closeups

> **Lily**Let's finish getting the terrace set up so the café can open!**Regina**Oh, you know what this makes me think of?
> 'I'll have what she's having!'**Luke**When Harry Met Sally! Absolute legend!
> My turn...
> 'You know what I wanna do? Strut.'**Regina**Luke's got a Saturday Night Fever! Obviously.**Luke**Lils, your turn!**Lily**Ummm... hm... Oh! I've got it!
> 'Do you feel the breeze from the subway? Isn't it delicious!'**Luke**Dang. Happy birthday to me, Miss Marilyn.**Regina**I had no idea her voice could go that high.

#### Flash of Brilliance

> **Lily**That's it! I finally figured out how to lure out Dan Best.**Regina**What are you thinking? A huckleberry-infused bison tartare?**Lily**Allow me to shed some light on my plan...

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> **Regina**Gosh, I hate when she makes that pun.**Luke**I think it's cute.**Lily**Now, to my plan! Dan Best likes stealing artifacts, right?
> So he would be interested in Washington cherry tree seeds that Juan-Miguel has.
> We dangle those in front of him, and he'll fall into any trap we lay out for him.**Luke**Great thinking! Maybe I can call Dan and act like a mysterious seller.**Regina**Luke, don't you remember how it went when you made fake calls for Whitney?**Luke**I don't. But I assume I did a very, very good job.**Regina**If we're gonna do this, we should get Whitney and Isabel involved.**Lily**Agreed. But we need more proof first. I hope Lucy finds something soon...

#### Turning Tables

> **Lily**Just need to fix up these tables and the café should be all set.**Regina**Another job well done. We're getting pretty good at this, aren't we?[Lily's phone vibrates]**Lily**Whitney's calling me! I hope she's got some new intel...**Whitney**Lily! The real kite has been returned to its rightful owner.
> Though he told me the kite story might be a myth, so maybe the real kite is also a fake.**Lily**Well, at least the real fake kite is back in his possession.**Whitney**Exactly. And even better than that...he gave me descriptions of the thieves.

> **Whitney**Two perps: one woman and one man. Both disguised as plumbers.
> They came in to unclog a toilet. But left with a piece of American history.**Lily**Did the man look like Dan Best?**Whitney**Nope. He was described as short, stocky, but with a definite sex appeal.**Lily**Listen, Whit, I've got a plan to catch Dan Best. But I'll need your help.**Whitney**Tell me when I'm back. We shouldn't discuss plans over the phone. Over and out.

#### Horse Feathers

> **Melvin**That feather has to be around here somewhere.
> Where is it?**Shelly**This wasn't some ordinary feather, you dunce...
> It was the feather quill John Hancock used to sign the Declaration of Independence!**Melvin**How was I supposed to know the wind would blow it away?**Shelly**It's a feather. Of course it would blow out of your butter fingers.**Melvin**Why don't we go back and steal the replica quill and the replica to the boss?**Shelly**He'll know. He always knows.**Melvin**And then he'll yell at us. And I hate being yelled at.
> Except by you, my love.**Shelly**Good. Cause I've got about 70 other mean things to say to you.
> You beautiful artifact-losing loser!

#### Holly hits NYC

> **Holly**Good afternoon, Tools & Tulips. Don't you just love this big city air?**Lily**It kinda stinks but sure! Anyway, thanks for stopping by.**Holly**Of course. I'd do anything for you...especially if it means coming to New York!**Lily**Great. Wanna help me weed this area?**Holly**Not at all. Have fun though.
> You missed one over there, sweetie.**Lily**No I didn't.**Holly**Just keeping you on your toes.
> But seriously, I'm so proud of you...working on another big landmark like Bryant Park!
> Maybe Tools & Tulips can work on my next charity event: Faux Furs for Real Orphans.**Lily**You truly are doing the Lord's work, mom.

#### Two Manhattans

> **Lily**We better hurry on this fountain. You never know when things will suddenly change!

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> **Lily**Okay, good. But what next? So much to do. What next?**Holly**You're working yourself to death, Lily. You need a break.
> Why don't we get a drink at the café? It looks like a cute little spot.**Lily**You think it's cute? We actually just finished decorating it!**Holly**Even more reason to take a break. Let's enjoy your work.**Lily**You're right. I've earned myself a break.**Barista**Can I get you ladies anything?**Holly**When in Manhattan, I drink Manhattans. We'll take two.**Barista**Coming right up.**Lily**New York City. It's surreal to be here. I've seen it in so many movies.**Holly**If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere, sweetie pie.
> And in my younger days, I made it here quite a lot. If you catch my drift...**Lily**Aww jeez. Where is the waiter with our drinks?

#### Pavo Cristatus

> **Regina**Any ideas for the fountain's body?**Luke**Nothing concrete. Well...except for the concrete. What do you think?

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> **Luke**Another Lorenzo/Jones collaborative feat! What next?**Holly**Eek! A peacock!!!**Regina**I think that's our cue.**Holly**Get that monster away from me! I will not be peacocked again.**Luke**Son-in-law to the rescue! Come on over here, you pavo cristatus.[Luke chases the peacock away and finds a feather.]**Holly**Luke! You're my hero. And here I thought you were an absolute loser.**Luke**Ummm... thank you?
> But look what fell out of her tail. It's not a peacock feather.**Lily**It looks like... a quill pen?

#### Fountain Topper

> **Luke**This quill... it looks like a goose feather.
> What is a peacock doing with a goose feather in her tail?**Lily**You never know when you'll need a pen.
> But there has to be a better place to keep a pen than your butt.**Holly**Speak for yourself...**Lily**Mom!**Regina**It looks pretty old. Do people still use quills like this?**Holly**Artsy-fartsy types are always doing stupid vintage stuff like that.**Lily**We'll figure it out...just as soon as we finish putting together the fountain.

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#### Mother knows best

> **Lily**Just one last touch and this fountain will be complete. Flower powers activate!

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> **Lily**Great! Now that the fountain is done, we can focus on this mysterious quill.**Regina**You know, I bet Lucy will know something about it.**Holly**Hold up... who's Lucy?**Lucy**Hello, friends! Are Whitney and Isabel back yet? I think I found something.**Lily**Not yet. They're headed back now. But can you tell us?**Lucy**Of course! I was diving through some letters from Colonial Times...
> And I kept seeing mention of a family that could get their hands on any rare relic.
> And the family in question...
> ...the Best's of New Amsterdam.**Lily**Best? As in Dan Best? Like Vice President Dan Best?**Holly**Dan Best? The dweeb! Oh, the stories I have about that guy.**Lily**Mom? You know Dan Best?**Holly**In more ways than one, sweetheart. You want the hot goss?

#### Start New Day

> **Holly**That Tunnel of Love sure was romantic, eh, Danny?**Dan**Shucks, Holly! I'm swooning. You're as pretty as a peach.**Lily**Will someone please save me? Anyone! Please!!!**Holly**Lily, you know how I told you that your biological dad was a rock musician? Well...**Lily**No... No. That's not true! That's impossible!