Chapter 15

## Tasks

Players need to get 54 stars to complete the tasks of this chapter.

* Begin Next Chapter
* Who's Whistling?
* Cover Your Tracks
* New Fountain
* New Path
* New Border Plants
* Meanwhile...
* New Bench
* Speak Of The Devil
* Clean Facade
* Clean Windows
* Hey Guys!
* New Flowerbeds
* Okay, Butch, Let's Talk
* New East Arch
* New West Flowerbed
* New South Flowerbed
* Hi, Will!
* New North Arch
* New North Flowerbed
* New East Flowerbed
* Hi, Daphne!
* New Fence/Hedge
* New Entrance Bench
* Sharing Dreams

> **Penny**Zzz..YO HO!... blowww...the man downnnn...zzz...

> **Penny**zz... Huh?[Penny and Pink Sweater Cat stand at the bottom of the stairs]**Penny**Is that... whistling?
> Who whistles at this time of the morning?[They turn to face each other]**Penny**And where’s Flo, Pink Sweater Cat?**Pink Sweater Cat**MROWWLL!

#### Who's Whistling?

> [Penny, Dave and Flo stand outside by the fountain]**Dave**Good morning, Penny.**Penny**Oh hi, Dave. So that’s you with the cheerful tunes.
> And what are YOU doing up so early, Flo?**Flo**Couldn’t sleep. My dreams were full of cameras and microphones.**Dave**It’s natural to be a little nervous.**Flo**Yeah, but I’ll be FINE! FINE, I TELL YOU!
> Now who's up for some TRACK-CLEARING?[Flo runs off]**Flo**Let's make this SMOOOOTH!

#### Cover Your Tracks

> [Penny, Dave and Flo stand in the garden to the left of the fountain]**Dave**Sometimes, you gotta cover your tracks so your past doesn't catch up with you.**Flo**My thought exactly. Bye, past tracks![Penny, Dave and Flo fix up the garden to the left of the fountain]**Flo**I hope there aren't any trick questions about MY tracks!**Penny**You’re really worried about this interview, aren’t you?**Flo**Oh, no no no no YES.**Dave**Maybe another ride in the car would be relaxing.**Penny**Dave, I just realized I haven’t seen you since the car...
> Hey, where’s Butch?**Dave**He asked to be dropped off. I guess he’s accepting your need for space.**Penny**He is? I was just accepting... oh, never mind.**Flo**Well, there’s plenty to do in this garden! I just need to keep moving!

#### New Fountain

> **Flo**This garden needs the BEST centerpiece ever!**Penny**Well, which fountain is the best, Miss Exterior Designer?

*Player chooses an option*

> **Flo**Yes! Definitely this one!**Penny**You are certainly attacking this with enthusiasm...**Flo**Attack? Why did you say ATTACK?**Penny**I was just... admiring your energy, that’s all.**Flo**Oh, SURE! THANKS!

#### New Path

> **Flo**This path needs to be the GREATEST ever to fall under human feet!**Penny**That’s a high ambition... for a path. But here, how’s this?

*Player chooses an option*

> **Flo**YES! That’s it!**Dave**Paths are important.**Flo**SEE? Dave says they’re IMPORTANT!**Penny**I’m not doubting that, Flo, it’s just...
> Your state of mind right now, it’s like Flo energy on steroids.**Flo**Well, never too much Flo, right?
> Okay, nailed this, MOVING ON!

#### New Border Plants

> [Dave, Flo and Penny stand by the centerpiece]**Flo**Around this centerpiece, we need the most AMAZING plants!**Penny**Well, let’s see how amazing plants can get!

*Player chooses an option*

> **Flo**BEST. PLANTS. EVER.**Penny**Flo, they’re just...[Flo runs off]**Flo**EVVVVERRRRR!!**Penny**Okay, you bundle of bouncy.[Flo runs back to Penny and Dave]**Flo**BOING BOING BOING!

#### Meanwhile...

*Meanwhile, at Flo’s house...*

> **Rupert**Hello, can I help you?**Violet**Hi, you must be Rupert! I’m Violet...
> I... work with your mom!**Rupert**My mom has a job?**Violet**SURE she does! We’re decorating a house!
> But I’m a little concerned, since your father left...**Rupert**My father left? Was it the meme?**Violet**Maybe! But for now, your mom is about to be interviewed on a livestream...
> You seem like a media-savvy young man! Maybe you can give her advice...
> ...so she doesn’t fall on her face and humiliate your whole family!**Rupert**That outcome would be sub-optimal.**Violet**Come on, I’ll drive you there! I’ll tell you more in the car.
> You know, my company has a scholarship for promising young inventors...[Penny, Flo and Dave walk down the path but stop abruptly]**Flo**Wait, something’s off... I... I need to sit down.**Penny**You're just exhausted, Flo. Have a seat on this bench.**Flo**No... MUST... PICK... NEW DESIGN... FIRST!

#### New Bench

*Player chooses an option*

> **Flo**Yes, that’s perfect. I feel... a disturbance in the FARCE.[Flo sits down on the bench]**Penny**Don’t you mean...? Never mind.**Flo**My trembling legs say I’m a LITTLE nervous about the Dirk thing.**Dave**It’s going to be okay, Flo. You have FRIENDS.**Penny**Yes! We’re with you, no matter what.**Flo**It’s so weird... just yesterday we were on a treasure hunt...
> ...and it was FUN, looking for pieces of eight...
> But now, I’m afraid Dirk will slice ME into eight pieces!
> I’m so jittery, I might say ANYTHING!

#### Speak Of The Devil

> [Dirk and his paparazzi walk up to the trio]**Dave**Speak of the devil, look who’s coming.[Flo gets up from the bench]**Dirk**Well, hello, my favorite interview subject!**Flo**Oh, is he being nice? Okay...**Penny**Like a spider is nice to a fly. Be careful!**Dirk**We’ll be live-streaming the interview, so maybe a little rehearsal first?**Dave**Just stay calm, Flo.**Flo**CALM! RIGHT![Flo walks over to Dirk]**Dirk**If you’d like to come this way, we can make sure you’re nice and relaxed.**Flo**Relaxes sounds nice. IN WE GO![Flo, Dirk and the paparazzi walk off]**Dave**It’s okay, Penny. They’ll be just beyond the front wall.[Screen pans to Dirk and Flo in the Trophy Room]**Penny**I want to monitor this... How about some cleaning RIGHT BY the house?

#### Clean Facade

> [Penny and Dave stand outside next to the facade of the mansion]**Penny**The facade of the house needs cleaning anyway.**Dave**Then let’s get ‘er done!

*A little while later...*

> [Dave and Penny finish cleaning the facade of the house]**Penny**There! You hear anything inside, Dave?**Dave**My hearing isn’t so good. Motorcycles and rock and roll...**Penny**I get it. Let me have a listen...[Screen pans to Flo, Dirk and the paparazzi inside]**Dirk**...and when you left your husband, your only child was completely alone?**Flo**Well, I wouldn’t say COMPLETELY. He has his online friends.**Dirk**So, strangers in chat rooms...**Flo**They’re not strangers once you get to know them![Screen pans back to Dave and Penny]**Penny**Oh dear. This is not good...

#### Clean Windows

> **Penny**These windows gotta get clean sometime.**Dave**We’ll make them as clear as the air!

*Lots of cleaning later...*

> **Dave**Clear enough to fool the birds.**Penny**And close enough to hear this rehearsal.[Screen pans to the Trophy Room]**Dirk**Do you have any legal training, Mrs. Wimsey?**Flo**Oh, no! Those are the most BORING YouTubes!**Dirk**And yet you took a valid legal document, scribbled your name on it...**Flo**Turns out that’s LEGAL! I have all the control now![Screen pans back to Penny and Dave]**Penny**Oh, no. Is this a “rehearsal”? He’s really attacking!

#### Hey Guys!

> **Dave**What are you hearing in there, Penny?**Penny**It just sounds so bad, Dave.[Screen pans to the Trophy Room]**Flo**So I’d known Daphne for SEVERAL days by then...[Screen pans back to Dave and Penny][Butch walks up to Dave and Penny]**Butch**Hi, guys! Whatchya fixin’?**Penny**SHHHH! Quiet, Butch, I can’t hear.**Butch**Oh, not WELCOME BACK, or NICE TO SEE YOU?**Penny**Butch! We have a situation inside!**Butch**A situation? Does it require heavy lifting?**Penny**No, it requires...
> ...you and Dave working on the flowerbeds here. QUIETLY.**Butch**Quieter than you are.

#### New Flowerbeds

> **Dave**I’m glad we’re doing these flowerbeds together, buddy!**Butch**Thanks, Dave! Let’s pick flowers with a BUNCH of colors!

*Player chooses an option*

*Player chooses another option*

*Player chooses a third option*

> **Dave**Hey, nice colors!**Butch**Right? I didn’t even know I liked flowers!**Penny**SHHH!**Butch**Oh, sorry...[Screen pans to Flo, Dirk and the paparazzi]**Flo**Before Ted? I was just a wild thing!**Penny**Oh, no. Can’t she keep her mouth shut?[Screen pans back to Penny, Dave and Butch]**Butch**Penny, I’m sure there’s good gossip material in there...**Penny**No, it’s important!**Butch**And I’m not? I have things to say, Penny. Really important things!

#### Okay, Butch, Let's Talk

> [Dave stands at the window as Penny and Butch walk to the left of the fountain]**Penny**Okay, Butch, I guess it’s time to talk about this directly.**Butch**Thank you. I didn’t want to start like this...
> I wanted to start by... apologizing.**Penny**For...?**Butch**The road trip without you, the whole WINNING you thing...
> I mean, you’re not a trophy, right? That was pretty selfish of me.
> And then there was this COOL car, and you know how I get...**Penny**Cool cars are distracting for guys. I know.**Butch**Point is, I care about you, Penny. And I want to practice giving you what YOU need...
> ...not just what I need you to be for me.**Penny**Well, here we are in this garden. Let’s work together and talk, okay?

#### New East Arch

> [Penny and Butch stand by the centerpiece]**Penny**A new archway will make a great passage into the peaceful garden.**Butch**You pick the design, and we can do the lifting together!

*Player chooses an option*

> **Penny**Beautiful teamwork!**Butch**I like being on your team!**Penny**I know, but...**Butch**I think I know what you’re going to say... and I agree.
> We each need to know ourselves individually...
> ...before we can really build something together.
> You’ve been doing a good job of that, Penny.
> I’ve been too willing to settle into comfort. I’m working on that.**Penny**...

#### New West Flowerbed

> [Penny and Butch stand on the opposite side of the centerpiece]**Penny**How about this flowerbed on the west edge?**Butch**More color, coming up!

*Player chooses an option*

> **Penny**Nice work, partner!**Butch**We should do this more often!**Penny**I mean, sure, sometimes...**Butch**Yeah, even if we were married right now...
> ...we would still need to do our own stuff, right?**Penny**Yes, I’m glad to hear you say that, Butch.**Butch**I think we gotta figure out how to give space, even together.**Penny**...
> Space... together. Yes...

#### New South Flowerbed

> [Butch and Penny walk to the other side of the garden]**Butch**What about this flowerbed down here?**Penny**Good initiative, Butch! Here’s what I’m thinking for that spot...

*Player chooses an option*

> **Butch**That looks great, Babe!
> I was thinking, you started this journey with a car trip, a new friend...
> ..and then I took a little car trip with new friends!
> So, maybe I’m about to start on an internal road trip of my own!**Penny**That could happen! It’s not bad.**Butch**Right! But then I was thinking, if I get in better touch with myself...
> ...that could help us connect better, yeah?**Penny**Just make sure you don’t crash into a house!**Butch**I wonder if that’s a requirement. Hmm...

#### Hi, Will!

> [Will Donald walks up to Penny and Butch]**Will Donald**Bro! There you are. Come with me. I wanna tell you about my next film!
> My horse, SPARTAN REX, and I leap between burning skyscrapers...
> ...and shoot zombie terrorists!**Butch**Dude! Wait, are they terrorists who are zombies or zombies who are terrorists?**Will Donald**Only one way to find out. C'mon, man, let's blow up some undead fanatics!**Butch**I'd...yeah...the thing is, I'm spoken for. Maybe another time.**Will Donald**Dude! Bros don't leave bros hanging! What will I tell SPARTAN REX?**Penny**I'm sure watching you explain things to a horse would be....something.**Will Donald**Bro, SPARTAN REX can't speak for himself. But you can!**Butch**You have fun with your horse and the zombies, dude. I'm good here.

#### New North Arch

> [Penny and Butch stand in front of the arch to the north]**Butch**What's next?**Penny**For us?**Butch**I mean, I'd love to know that, always... but I mean...you know, here.**Penny**How about we put up an archway over here?

*Player chooses an option*

> **Penny**That's...actually really nice, Butch.**Butch**Glad you think so. I've been trying hard, watching and learning...from you.**Penny**I know, Butch. I thought I knew everything about you, but...**Butch**But what, Babe?**Penny**Maybe I need to open my eyes a little more on some things.

#### New North Flowerbed

> **Butch**Okay, let me try this one. Flowers, right? Like, we put flowers here?**Penny**That would be a nice touch, Butch. Let's do it.

*Player chooses an option*

> **Penny**You're developing a real knack for this, Butch.**Butch**My green thumb has gotten swolen, babe.**Penny**I didn't think you'd ever be interested in this.**Butch**When I was a kid, I ruined my grandma's tulip patch while playing football.
> I helped her replant the bed. Turned out to be nice, spending time with her.
> She was smart, funny, unafraid, didn't let anything stop her. A lot like you.**Penny**So, are you comparing me to Nana Estella?**Butch**Well, you look better in a sunhat, babe. Like, you crush that look.

#### New East Flowerbed

> **Penny**How are you holding up?**Butch**As Captain America once said, I could do this all day.**Penny**Well, in that case, how about we superhero up some flowers here?**Butch**I'm gonna totally Steve Rogers this!

*Player chooses an option*

> **Butch**Boom! Flowers!**Penny**And they're beautiful. Butch...I didn't mean to keep you from Will...**Butch**Penny, no. It's cool.**Penny**I don't want to be one of those smothering women, keeping you...**Butch**I want to be here. I want...to be with you.**Penny**Even more than zombie terrorists?**Butch**You bet! Though zombie terrorist CYBORGS would be another story.

#### Hi, Daphne!

> [Daphne walks through the arch to Penny and Butch]**Daphne**Oh Penny, dear! Toodle-OOOO!**Penny**Oh hi, Daphne!**Daphne**I was wondering if you had some time for a little chit-chat.**Penny**Well, actually, if it can wait...**Daphne**Sure, it can wait, if you’re doing something important!**Penny**I... I am. This is important.**Daphne**You certainly are a persistent one. I'll give you that, young man!**Butch**Um... thanks, Miss Bellstar. And you're on hell of a driver!**Daphne**Haha, thank you. You sure, you can't spare me a minute, Penny dear?**Penny**Sorry, Daphne.**Daphne**Okay, then. All in good time.[Daphne glides off]**Butch**Thanks, Babe. What’s next?**Penny**Well, a new hedge or a fence would make a pleasant boundary right here.

#### New Fence/Hedge

> [Penny and Butch walk to the hedge]**Butch**New border it is! Hedge or fence?**Penny**I think this would look nice...

*Player chooses an option*

> **Butch**Good choice!
> I wonder if hedges ever think they're fences...**Penny**Well, as long as they make a good border, and they're pretty!**Butch**They do, and they are!**Penny**I like these short boundaries that you can see over...**Butch**Boundaries are important!**Penny**Yes! It's good to be clear, and happy...
> Just like relationships should be!**Butch**Well, what’s next? Maybe another place to sit?

#### New Entrance Bench

> [Penny and Butch walk to stand by the bench]**Penny**Only one piece of the garden missing now.**Butch**Yeah, that bench...
> I would love to sit there with you!

*Player chooses an option*

> **Butch**There! I like this feeling, building things together.**Penny**I... like it, too.[Butch walks and sits down on the bench]**Butch**So, maybe... ?[Penny joins Butch on the bench]**Penny**We should talk about it. What would it be like? REALLY?**Butch**You mean, without all the fluffy notions of wedding stuff?**Penny**Yeah, what would REAL LIFE be like, if we tried to do it together?**Butch**Well, I do dream about it, most days.**Penny**Maybe we should talk about what we’re both dreaming...

#### Sharing Dreams

> **Penny**If it DOES work out, I think we’ll be better off because of this time.**Butch**You’re probably right. I took so much for granted.**Penny**But if you picture it now, what do you see?**Butch**I need to find something I really love doing. Besides football.
> But I picture doing that in the garage, whatever it is.**Penny**And I think I want to keep redecorating, somehow. It’s SO satisfying.**Butch**And when you decorate our house, the kids can help![Penny and Butch stand up from the bench]**Penny**The kids?
> We’ve never talked about kids![Penny and Butch turn to Dave who stands under the north archway]**Dave**Penny? You might want to come over here![Penny and Butch walk over to Dave]**Dave**Flo’s interview is starting RIGHT NOW!