Day 54

## Story

As the trial inches closer and the disappearance of her friends concerns her, Lily continues working on the estate. Whitney and Regina discover the temple and Holly returns from Mexico.

## Characters

*No new characters are introduced on this day*

## Tasks

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

* Where are you guys??
* I'm kinda running out of time
* Repair Floor
* Plant Flowers
* Repair Fence
* Choose Centerpiece
* Fix Floor
* Fix Hedges
* Clear Weeds
* Fix Fence
* Fix Floor
* Choose Centerpiece
* Plant Flowers
* That's Whitney's voice!
* Follow my voice, girls!
* \*SCRAAAPE\*
* We've gotta tell Mr. Lawrence!
* Don't Mess With Whitney Wells!
* Start New Day

## Dialogue

#### Opening Scene

> [Lily emerges from the house.]**Lily**Not. Enough. Sleep!
> Ugh. And no Luke to make me a cup of java...
> No Mom to make my blood boil...
> And where are Regina and Whitney?? Something's off today...**Dog**Borf!**Lily**Right, Roxy! I WILL call them!

#### Where are you guys??

> **Lily**All right, Regina. Let's see where you're at...[Lily dials Regina's number.]**Lily**Phone seems to be off...still!
> What about Whitney...[Lily dials Whitney's number.]**Lily**Also straight to voicemail... This is so odd!
> What's going on??[Samir arrives.]**Samir**Lily! All by your lonesome today?**Lily**Sam! I'm so happy to see another human being!**Samir**Haha! Do you have a minute to talk about the trial tomorrow?**Lily**Sure...

#### I'm kinda running out of time

> **Lily**Sam, I know the trial is tomorrow...
> In fact, I'm still trying to find a solution for the whole predicament.
> Actually, why don't you come along and we talk while I finish up a couple of things?
> Kinda running out of time here, ya know.**Samir**Sure... Why not...[Lily leads Sam to the rock she found yesterday.]**Samir**What an interesting garden...**Lily**Right?
> I'm gonna fix up every inch of this place today. I WILL find the entrance to that Grand Temple.
> Wanna give me hand while we chat?**Samir**Uhm. Okay...

#### Repair Floor

> **Lily**Mr. Lawrence assumed the Temple might be underground.
> So we've been searching for trap doors...**Samir**Is that your way of asking if I'll help fix up the floor?**Lily**You got it, dude!

*Player selects an option.*

> **Lily**Floordacious! I forgot how good you are with your hands--
> Errm... You know what I mean...**Samir**Haha. I do, no worries.**Lily**Uhm...actually...I AM a little worried... I cannot get ahold of Whitney or Regina...**Samir**Oh! Well, in Whitney's case I wouldn't think too much of it. It's just like her to disappear for a couple of days.
> A gaming marathon, a survival camp in Alaska--once she went to the Bavarian Forest fora cognitive trance workshop.
> My point is, she always shows up again. Usually unharmed and in good spirits. If a little disheveled.
> And maybe Regina tagged along? Let's give them till tomorrow before we call the police.**Lily**If you so...
> I tell you what CAN'T wait till tomorrow: that fence!

#### Plant Flowers

> **Lily**How 'bout some flowerwork before we delve into the more serious stuff?**Samir**Lead the way, Lily!

*Player selects an option.*

> **Lily**No matter how many flowers I plant, still makes me happy every single time!**Samir**Lily... I don't mean to rain on your parade...
> But we do need to talk about the trial.**Lily**Okay... I'm ready. Let's do it!**Samir**So, since it's the State vs. Mary LaRosa, you don't have to be present in court tomorrow. Technically.
> BUT: I think it would help our case if you gave your great-aunt's side a human face.**Lily**Oh, I'm gonna be there, Sam. Never even thought of NOT going.
> How long d'you think the whole trial's gonna take?**Samir**It'll take a couple of days at most for the judge to reach their verdict.
> The facts are pretty clear. And Leonard's big shot lawyers and his "friends in high places" will take care of the rest.**Lily**Ugh. I need something to cheer me up now. How 'bout a nice centerpiece?

#### Repair Fence

> **Lily**Ready to set up some dominoes?**Samir**I haven't done that since I was a child... But sure!

*Player selects an option.*

> **Lily**Dominocious! No...dominastic! Ugh. Looks great!
> Guess I'm a little distracted. Sam, I'm worried about Whitney 'cause...we kinda had a fight yesterday.**Samir**You did? But... Whitney doesn't fight...?**Lily**No...SHE didn't. I yelled at her... Maybe she's angry with me now? Or hurt?**Samir**I doubt that. Whitney's the least easily offended person I know. And she is extremely loyal to her friends.
> You know she considers you one of her best friends?**Lily**Yeah, I do. I've actually been wondering what her other friends are like... And her family...**Samir**You'll have to ask her yourself.**Lily**I will... If she ever shows up again...

#### Choose Centerpiece

> **Lily**Sam kinda inspired me earlier with his French centerpiece.
> I'm sure I can do it without having read Magic Magazine... or whatever it was called...

*Player selects an option.*

> **Lily**A real eyecatcher! Whatcha think, kitty?**Cat**Meow**Lily**Not impressed? You're a strange cat.
> And why do you only show up when there's no one else around?**Cat**Meow**Lily**You don't like strangers, huh?**Cat**Meow**Lily**Fair enough. Guess that means, I'm not a stranger anymore?

#### Fix Floor

> **Lily**Trap door searching time!**Cat**Meow.**Lily**Of course I can fix up this floor! You've SEEN me do it before!

*Player selects an option.*

> **Lily**Admit it: this is the nicest floor you've ever laid your David Bowie eyes on!**Cat**...**Lily**No? Nothing?
> Regina would've patted my back for this amazing tiling work.
> And I can almost hear Whitney going on about David Bowie's eye condition...
> Ugh. I miss them!
> And I miss Luke!
> Even Mr. Lawrence would be nice to chat with me right now.
> Speaking of... Where IS he??

#### Fix Hedges

> **Lily**Hedges next?
> Don't mind if I do!

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Now, aren't you a pretty hedge? Yes, you are!
> Am I talking to a hedge?? Ugh, it's really time to find my human companions...**Dog**Borf!**Cat**Meow.**Lily**Speaking of companions... Are you guys actually getting along now??
> Told you I'd manage to turn you into best frien--[The cat hisses at Roxy who growls back and whines.]**Lily**Of course. One step forward, two steps back.
> No temple doors in this part of the earth garden...
> This is tedious.**Dog**Arfarf!**Lily**You're right. We haven't touched that place over there yet...
> Looks like...cards?

#### Clear Weeds

> **Lily**New undergrowth, new chance to find the Temple!
> So...ready, set, weed!
> Interesting place--**Cat**Meow.**Lily**Now now, kitty. I wanna check out--**Cat**Meow.**Lily**I don't have time to follow you! This might be where I finally discover the-**Cat**Meow.**Lily**Hmm. A card yard...what does it mean?
> Maybe this area is the ace in the hole.
> This must be it! Once I've fixed up the floor, the fence and centerpiece, I will have found the hidden entrance!!

#### Fix Fence

> **Lily**What's better than a house of cards? A FENCE of cards!
> It's more stable, more functional and...

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**...so pretty!!
> Still no Temple, though...
> I might have been dealt a bad hand here...
> And Mr. Rich seems to be holding all the aces...
> BUT I have the wild card, the joker, the one and only Mr. Lawrence!
> Ugh. Hope that plays out as I imagine it...
>

#### Fix Floor

> **Lily**Another floor, another possible trap door...

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**I'm floored!
> But still doorless...**Cat**Meow.**Lily**Kitty, I'm working here.**Cat**Meow.**Lily**I can't! This is much more important than playing catch with you...**Cat**Meow.**Lily**Yeah, you don't care...
> But I do!

#### Choose Centerpiece

> **Lily**Ready to spruce things up with a fancy centerpiece!

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Not French, but still magical!
> Really starting to wonder why Mr. Lawrence hasn't shown up yet.
> He said he'd be here today...
> I mean...he IS playing his cards close to his chest...
> Should Whitney be right after all? Is he not who he says he is?
> Is he bluffing?
> Ugh. Wish Whit were here to discuss this.
> Or Regina, to reassure me.
> Maybe they had a bottle of red last night and are sleeping it off??
> UGh. Nearly done with the card yard, and STILL no Temple!
> Some new flowerpots are not gonna change that...
> I don't understand!! The Temple's supposed to be here.
> Where is it??
> And where is EVERYBODY??
> I'm all alone, the trial's tomorrow, and my lawyer is napping 24/7![Lily sobs.]

#### Plant Flowers

> **Lily**Why do I even still care about these flowerpots?? Why can't I just stop?? Ugh![Lily's phone vibrates.]

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**They're pretty but...what's the point?[Lily's phone vibrates.]

> **Lily**Luke! Oh, Luke! It's you!**Luke**Hey, Lils! Just wanted to tell you all's good here.
> Nicky and I had a long talk. Really seems like a new start. And baby Mateo is A-DO-RA-BLE!**Lily**Oh, I'm so happy for you!
> Regina and Whitney ditched me...\*sob\*
> And I still haven't found the Temple...\*sob\*
> And I really miss you!!**Luke**Oh, Lily! I hear ya. And I miss you too! But you're so strong! If anyone can see this through, it's you!
> I"m gonna send you something that'll cheer you up a little.
> Gotta run! But I believe in you!! And I'll see you soon!**Lily**\*snivel\* Not sure what could cheer me up more than hearing his voice right now--[Lily's phone pings.]

> **Lily**\*sigh\*
> I can't even...
> How CUTE is that baby!! And Luke...HOLDING the baby...
> **Cat**Meow.**Lily**Awww. Come here, my fluffy friend. Lemme give you some love![The cat hisses at Lily.]**Lily**Ouch!! What IS it with you today? What do you WANT??

#### That's Whitney's voice!

> **Lily**Okay, what do you WANT, cat?**Cat**Meow.**Lily**All right. I'll follow you. Not like I have anything else left to do around here...
> Huh. I never noticed that well around here...
> Wonder if it has a good echo... I'll just remove that lid...
> Hellooooo...?
> Guess not.[A voice calls back to Lily.]**Lily**HUH??
> That's Whitney's voice!! And I think I hear Regina too!
> Girls? Is that you?
> Ugh!! I can't make out what they're saying...**Cat**Meow.**Lily**Are you sure?**Cat**Meow.**Lily**Okay. I trust you. I'll follow you.

#### Follow my voice, girls!

> **Lily**Girls? I'll be back! Stay where you are!**Cat**Meow.**Lily**I'm coming.
> Gee, another well? And really WELL-hidden... Get it, kitty?**Cat**Meow.**Lily**You're right. No time for puns. Priorities![Lily clears weeds near another well.]**Lily**Girls? Can you hear me?[...eeessss...]**Lily**Oooh! It's really them! But so far away...
> Follow my voice, girls! I'll get a rope or some--**Cat**Meow.**Lily**OR I just keep following the cat...?

#### \*SCRAAAPE\*

> **Lily**Seriously? What's with all the old wells in this place??
> Whitney? Regina?
> Can you hear me? Can you follow my voice?**Whitney**Lily! We hear you!**Lily**WHAAAAA!! You're really down there!!
> Yes! And we can't get out!
> I...I'm sure I can help you...somehow...lemme--**Whitney**Hold on, Lils! There's light coming in from...somewhere...**Lily**Okay...[SCRAAAAPE]**Lily**Huh? That was coming from over there![Regina and Whitney emerge from the temple.]**Regina**LILY!!!**Lily**Ahhh!! Regina!! Whitney!! I found you! You're here! You're safe! I was so worried about you!!
> How the heck did you BOTH fall into a well??**Whitney**Not a well, Lils! We found the Grand Temple!!

#### We've gotta tell Mr. Lawrence!

> **Lily**You found the Grand Temple?!**Whitney**Yeah...well...I wouldn't exactly call it GRAND...
> But...but...the Temple! That means, the Order's gonna help us win the trial!!**Lily**I've GOT to tell Mr. Lawrence![Lily calls Mr. Lawrence.]**Lily**Huh? It says the number has been...disconnected!
> D'you think he got a new phone?**Regina**Uhm...can we talk about that while we get something to eat? I'm STARVING!![Everyone heads back to the house.]**Lily**Mom! You're back...**Holly**What happened to those two? Did showering go out of style while I was gone?
> Anyway, Mexico was DE-licious, in every way! And that Silverfame--smooth ride!
> Got a little scrape on the hood when your mailbox got in the way... But I'm sure Luke can--**Lily**You knocked over my mailbox? I just got a new one two months ago!!**Holly**The car did. Anyway, no use crying over spilled milk... Oh, there was a letter for you.**Lily**Girls! It's from the Order of the Ascending Eye!

#### Don't Mess With Whitney Wells!

> **Whitney**A letter from the Order? Must be the reply to my inquiry--**Whitney**Lily...I'm sorry, I--**Lily**It's okay, Whit. WE'RE okay.**Regina**Open it already!!

> **Lily**"Dear Miss Roberts...
> Thank you for your inquiry. I am sorry to inform you we do not, nor have we ever had a member by the name of Lawrence.
> You are right to assume that the founding members of the Order were dedicated to fighting corruption.
> These days have long passed, though.
> Now we, the descendants of those great men and women, use the Order to gather for monthly chess competitions.
> If this piques your interest, we would be delighted to welcome the heir of the LaRosa family into our ranks.
> Best regards, Bradford Coxton-Maevius III"**Regina**Uhm...WHAT??
> The Order is a CHESS CLUB?
> Why didn't they tell us that after the first letter we placed in the dead drop?**Whitney**I bet Lawrence intercepted that one! Remember I was being followed that night?
> It must have been him! He's an imposter! That's why they've never heard of him!**Lily**So...if Lawrence is a fake...the fact that we found the Temple doesn't change a thing? Nobody's gonna help us?**Regina**I'm sorry, Lils...
> What I don't get is, how did Lawrence know all those details about the Order and the Grand Temple?**Lily**That's right! A lot of it turned out to be true...**Whitney**I don't know, girls. But I'm gonna find out. That guy is gonna rue the day he messed with Whitney Wells!!**Holly**What the HECK are y'all talking about??

#### Start New Day

> **Regina**Thanks for dinner, Lils. Never been happier about a grilled cheese...**Whitney**Ditto! Wanna come back to the tower with us for a drink?**Lily**Sure. We got a lot to celebrate...[Roxy whimpers.]**Lily**Uhm... Why don't you girls go ahead. I'll...uhm...take care of Roxy.[Regina and Whitney head towards the tower.]**Lily**Rox? Where is it? Where is the white cat?[The cat walks up to Lily and Roxy.]**Lily**Hey, kitty! I'm so glad you're here!
> I...I didn't get a chance to thank you before.
> I got so close to losing Regina and Whitney. I'd never have found them without your help.
> You know...I would give up ALL THIS in a heartbeat, if it means saving my friends.
> I think, you get that... Right?