Day 34

## New Characters

*No new characters are introduced on this day.*

## Locations

Places to renovate:

* Lily's house
* Fountain

## Tasks

Players need to get 41 stars to complete the tasks of this day.

* Call Regina
* Choose Path
* Choose Gate
* Choose Hedges
* Choose Flowers
* Choose Trees And Bushes
* Greet Whitney
* Choose Flowers
* Go To Mansion
* Choose Plants
* Decorate Path
* Choose Bushes
* Talk To Whitney
* Talk To Roxy
* Choose Trees
* Choose Flowers
* Talk To Whitney
* Start New Day

> No. Nonono. It was getting dark, it was foggy, and I was beat from working all day!
> It was just...an illusion...a mirage...
> They have those in California, right?
> Ugh. Ghost or no ghost, now I get why that place creeps people out.
> I should call Regina...
> After all, she also saw something in that tower...or...someONE! Ugh, and I didn't believe her...

#### Call Regina

> [In front of the house]**Lily**Hope Regina is feeling better today...even though I'd understand if she was still upset...[Lily calls Regina]**Lily**\*ring ring\***Regina**Hi Lils.**Lily**Hey lady. How's things?**Regina**Uhm...okay...I'm sorry I flaked on you like that. The whole ghost stuff made me a little...uneasy.**Lily**Nonono...I get it now! Last night at the manor...I...actually saw something too! Dunno what it was, but it sure freaked me out!**Regina**Ugh.**Lily**...It was kinda floating up there by the tower, all...white...and...foggy...**Regina**Yeah...not helping...I'm gonna need a couple more days before I come back over...**Lily**That's okay, I understand. Whatever you need, Regina.**Regina**Thanks, Lily. Talk soon.
> \*click\*[The call ends]**Lily**Ugh. Don't really feel like hitting up the ol' mansion myself after last night...
> Come to think of it, there's a lot left to do around THIS house anyway...my lovely, cosy, completely ghost-free little house...
> The gates are pretty squeaky, for one...and the path is really just a dirt track...
> Better get to work right now...and, more importantly, RIGHT HERE!

#### Choose Path

> [In front of the house]**Lily**Jeez, shoulda taken care of this path weeks ago...
> How in the heck did it never come up in one of Philip's inspections? I guess they were just an act after all...
> Let's see, how do I turn this into a pretty little walkway?

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Nice! Five stars...if I say so myself. I'm sure Mr. Jones would agree.
> He can be a real pain...but in a way he kinda feels like family now...
> Maybe because he used to be my late aunt's gentleman-friend? Or my new best friend's grandfather?
> Nah. It's more than that. He deeply cares about the estate...and, I guess, about...me. He's made sure I truly connect with the place and its history.
> And he can be really sweet and funny. Guess I have developed quite the soft spot for him over the past weeks...
> Anyway, no time to get sentimental! Back to business.

#### Choose Gate

> [In front of the house]**Lily**A gate is kind of a house's business card--first thing people see when they arrive.
> So it should reflect the personality of the owner...which, in this case, is ME!
> I'm thinking pure gold, initials and maybe a coat of arms...

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**
> Pfahaha. Nah, something like this is much more me...
> Love it, keepin' it...and no more squeaking!
> Can't believe it's only been a month since I arrived right here at this gate...
> ...Not that long ago really...but so much has happened...
> Things have changed...I have changed too.
> I've worked hard--really earned my inheritance. Never would've made it without Regina and Luke though.
> Didn't even know them five weeks back, and now I miss them like they're a part of me...
> Don't know what you've got till it's gone. Good thing is, they're coming back...eventually...
> Till then, Mom...won't be of much help. But Sam might lend me a hand here and there. He seems really...nice...

Transition Dialogue

> [Holly comes out the house and Lily walks towards her followed by Roxy]**Lily**Morning, Mom.**Holly**Ugh. Nothing good about this morning. My whole body is aching from all that torture you put me through yesterday.**Lily**It's called exercise, Mom...and it's good for you.**Holly**Meh. Gardening is NOT my exercise of choice. If I'm going physical with Sam, I'd pick a different kind of work-out...**Lily**--Gahh! Too much information!**Holly**You're far too sensitive. Anyway, I'm in pain, the weather is still dreary...why get up in the first place?**Lily**A little rain's good for the garden...and moving your sore muscles will actually make you feel better.**Holly**\*grumble\*
> You got an answer to everything, dontcha.
> So what are you up to today with that annoyingly chipper attitude?**Lily**Just giving Aunt Mary's house a little make-over...working on a few bits and pieces that I skipped until now.**Holly**Not the worst idea. Before you run off, though...where did we long on that car deal yesterday?**Lily**Looking at the work you put in, I'd say...you basically earned one wheel so far.**Holly**Humph. What's our next job then?**Lily**Glad you asked! I was thinking about doing the fence and hedges around the house and maybe planting some more flowers...**Holly**Fine. Hedges, flowers, let's get this over with.

#### Choose Hedges

> [In front of the house]**Holly**So, what did you have in mind, hedge-wise?**Lily**Hmm, let's see...**Holly**Anything I can do to help speed up the process?**Lily**Chip in some creative ideas?**Holly**Honey, my entire creativity goes into my hair and outfit, I'm afraid.**Lily**\*sigh\* Hardly surprising. I'll come up with something then...Lend me a hand?**Holly**Oh, all right.

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Everything I do around here makes the place feel more like home.**Holly**Not a five star resort yet, but I guess it's livable.**Lily**Coming from you, I take that as a compliment.
> Now, where were we...right, flowers!

#### Choose Flowers

> [In front of the house]**Lily**Why don't you pick out some new flowers around the porch swing, Mom?
> Seems to be your new favorite spot after all...**Holly**Anything that doesn't attract too many bugs is fine with me.**Lily**Very specific...I'll do it then.

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Okay, how d'you like these?**Holly**They're kinda nice, yeah.**Lily**I'd say they're FLOWERIFIC!
> I think I've used that one before...Ah well. Doesn't make it less true.**Holly**Not sure where you get that whacky sense of humor from, but it sure ain't me...**Lily**I'm on a roll here, so let's keep going.
> The trees and bushes could do with some love...**Holly**Who couldn't...

#### Choose Trees And Bushes

> [In front of the house]**Lily**Let's see...bushes...trees...mix in some loooove...

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**There, that's how it's done!**Holly**Lily, I don't wanna pry, but why are you not working on the mansion today?**Lily**Hahaha, you're never NOT prying, Mom.**Holly**True. So, why the sudden change of heart?**Lily**No...no change of heart...I just...uhm...**Holly**If it's all too much, I'm sure Mr. Rich would still be more than happy to take house and land off your hands...**Lily**No doubt about that...**Holly**...in exchange for a pretty little sum...**Lily**Forget it, Mom. I am not selling LaRosa Manor or any part of the estate. Not to anyone, and ESPECIALLY not to Mr. Rich.**Holly**What has he ever done to you? You don't even know the man...**Lily**I know enough...**Holly**...

Transition Dialogue

> [In front of the house]**Holly**Isn't that Sam's weirdo assistant coming up the drive?[Lily turns her gaze to Whitney who's on the other side of the road]**Lily**Yep, that's Whitney. Ooooh, maybe she's here to talk about the Nightingale novel we discovered!!**Holly**I don't see Sam with her--wasn't he supposed to be here today?**Lily**Looks like it's just her for now...so excited to hear her thoughts on the manuscript...**Holly**Ugh. You go talk to the nerd, honey. I'll get back to the porch swing and my Cosmo...**Lily**Probably better that way...[Holly leaves]**Lily**Let's see what Whitney has to say...

#### Greet Whitney

> [In front of the house]**Lily**Hey Whitney, nice to see you again.**Whitney**Hi Lily, I'm happy to be back!**Lily**So...Sam said you finished my aunt's manuscript. Any good?**Whitney**Good?? It. Is. AWESOME! EPIC! A real page-turner!
> All the loose ends from the previous novels are perfectly tied up...and there are new storylines established that we'll never know the endings to...
> ...but that's all part of the whole Xander/Means mystery. It's going to be a bestseller--
> --especially if we take into account the circumstances that led to this incredible discovery. That in itself is a story worth telling...**Lily**...
> That's...exciting?**Whitney**It sure is! Judging by the look on your face, you don't know all that much about Agent Nightingale?**Lily**Sure...I read some of the novels...or...a few pages at least...**Whitney**I see. Well, once you're caught up, let me know so we can nerd out about them. Or I could just give you a recap some time, if you like.**Lily**Uhm...sure...**Whitney**What are you up to right now?**Lily**I was just about to plant some more flowers...

#### Choose Flowers

> [In front of the house]**Lily**Uhm, so...do you have a favorite flower, Whitney?**Whitney**As a matter of fact, I do: the black lotus! It's pretty rare, though.**Lily**Hm, that's probably why I've never heard of it...Want to help me pick out the flowers for the gate?**Whitney**Sure...seems easy enough. How about...these?

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Ah, beautiful, you're a natural!**Whitney**Thanks. I was actually happy to come back here for another reason: Samir told me about the haunting of LaRosa Manor...**Lily**...**Whitney**What's wrong? You look like you've seen a ghost...**Lily**...**Whitney**HAVE YOU??**Lily**Uhm...I dunno...it might have been the fog...or...the ghost of Grandma LaRosa...Either way...I was too creeped out to go back there today.**Whitney**Oooooohhhh, this whole account is getting better and better...We just HAVE to go back to that mansion and take a closer look!**Holly**Hey girls, what are y'all talking about?[Holly walks towards Lily, Whitney and Roxy]**Lily**Nothing, Mom.**Whitney**Hi Ms. Roberts. We're off to LaRosa Manor--would you like to join us?**Holly**I'm good right here...enjoy yourselves! Buh bye.[Holly leaves]**Whitney**Right, are you ready?**Lily**...

#### Go To Mansion

> [On the path to the right of the entrance circle]**Whitney**Shall we?**Lily**Ugh...yes...I guess.[Lily walks towards the mansion and points the roof's mansion]**Lily**So, I saw it floating right up there by the tower. That's also where Regina thinks she saw something...but SHE saw it inside.**Whitney**Have you ever been up there, inside the tower I mean?**Lily**Ggghh...no--and I'm not planning on it now!!**Whitney**I'd love to check it out! Do you mind giving me the keys?**Lily**Not at all, be my guest...or rather...Grandma LaRosa's...[Lily gives the ring keys to Whitney]

> **Whitney**Thanks. I'll be back.[Whitney leaves]**Lily**Isn't that what they say in horror movies before things go sideways?? I heard that in SOME film, I'm sure...
> I like Whitney. She's interesting...and she's got moxy. Feel a bit silly telling her about seeing ghosts now...
> I don't even know what it was I saw last night. The mansion looks a little less scary now than it did at dusk...
> Might as well get some work down while Whitney's in there.
> Flowers. Nothing like flowers to make a place more cheerful!

#### Choose Plants

> [On the path to the right of the entrance circle]**Lily**Those old flowerpots sure don't help with the happy vibe...
> Let's see, what can we do about them...

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Ah, there, that's much nicer.
> Love those colors! Hope the bees and butterflies will like them too.
> The place'll be so much less creepy with some little buzzers around...
> Bees against ghosts...now that'd be a blockbuster!
> I wouldn't wanna get in the middle of that showdown...

#### Decorate Path

> [On the path to the right of the entrance circle]**Lily**More flowers! Where can I put more flowers?
> Right here by the path would be nice...

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Nice indeed! Beautiful, to be exact. Well done, Miss Roberts!
> Why, thank you, Miss Roberts!
> ...Hope Whitney did not hear that...
> Am I by myself too much??
> Time for Luke and Regina to come back...
> \*sigh\*
> Till then: more work, less talk...especially to myself! Right, Lily?
> Right!

#### Choose Bushes

> [Near the fountain]**Lily**I'm on a roll, I'm on a mission...
> I guess it wouldn't hurt to replace those sad plants along the basin...
> Anything to keep me from thinking about Whitney in the house with the--
> --NO! I'm busy, I'm planting, nothing else going on!

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**There, that's some lovely, non-spooky greenery right there!
> I wonder what Whitney's gonna find in there...
> Maybe I should have gone with her...but then--to do what?? Save her from Grandma LaRosa's spirit??
> How does one even do that??
> Might need to do some research on that later...but for now: shift focus from ghosts to gardening!

Transition Dialogue

> [On the path to the right of the entrance circle]**Lily**No such thing as too many flowers! When it comes to flowers, more is more!!
> Where else could I plant some loverly blossoms...
> Am I a little obsessed with the flowerage? Do I get crazy about the bloom? Yes, ma'am![Whitney comes from behind Lily]**Whitney**Whoa!**Lily**AAAARGH!**Whitney**Sorry. I'm just impressed with the gardening you've gotten done. Everything looks beautiful. You work fast, Lily Roberts!**Lily**Thanks. Getting a lot quicker with a ghost breathing down my neck...**Whitney**It came back??**Lily**Nonono, just...nevermind...

#### Talk To Whitney

> [On the path to the right of the entrance circle]**Lily**Sooo, did you find anything inside the house?**Whitney**Well, with the electricity gone, it's pretty darn dark in there, so it wasn't easy to find my way around.
> I DID find a framed picture of who I think must be your uncle Arthur's sister, Vivian, and her grandmother - Maddalena?**Lily**My very own Grey Gardens heritage...Did you bring it? After what Mom said about those two, I'd love to actually see them...**Whitney**Nah, I didn't want to change anything in there. Your mother was right though, they do look a little buttoned up, in every sense of the word.**Lily**Guess I need to dare and go in there and see the photo then--Whitney...are you not scared of...of ghosts?**Whitney**Of course, I am absolutely terrified. But isn't it all awfully exciting??
> I'll head back inside, if you don't mind. See you later, Lily!**Lily**Sure...okay.[Whitney leaves]**Lily**Don't really get her, but she's got grit. I wonder what she's after though? The kick? The family history? The...ghost??
> Waiting around will drive me nuts. Better get back to work...

#### Talk To Roxy

> [On the path to the right of the entrance circle]**Lily**Hey Roxy! How 'bout you gimme a hand for a change?**Roxy**Borf!**Lily**You're right, you WOULD need opposable thumbs for that...**Roxy**Bowoof.**Lily**Don't worry, I love you...thumbless paws and all!**Roxy**\*whimper\***Lily**What is it, girl? Ah, that cat again![Lily turns her gaze to the cat who's in front of the mansion]**Lily**Ha, thought you could sneak up on me, huh? But I come prepared, Fluffy![Lily walks towards the cat and leaves on the ground a plate with milk]**Lily**I brought some milk for you... here kitty kitty...[The cat walks away]**Lily**No? Not your cup of tea...uhm...milk?
> All right, fine with me. I'll just keep doin' my thang...you do yours...

#### Choose Trees

> [Near the fountain]**Lily**How 'bout a few eyecatchers to give this area a nice finish?

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Plant-tastic!
> That really does the trick!
> Beautiful, how it all comes together. Takes the spookiness down a notch for sure.
> Whitney's still in there...what in the heck is she up to?
> Roxy, what do you make of that lady?**Roxy**Bowoof!**Lily**She one of us?**Roxy**Borf!!**Lily**Yeah, I'm starting to think so too...

#### Choose Flowers

> [Near the fountain]**Lily**This spot is in dire need of some flowers!
> Whaddaya think, Rox?**Roxy**Borf!**Lily**Hmm, great idea, doggo! Let's do it!

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Yep, I like it!**Roxy**Boof!**Lily**I got this feeling someone is watching us...probably that arrogant cat.**Roxy**\*whimper\***Lily**We're not gonna let her get to us, Roxy! In fact, no more looking over my shoulder! Not for ghosts, not for cats!
> Right, Roxy? Right, kitty? Wherever you are...staring at me...following my every move...

Transition Dialogue

> [In the entrance circle]**Lily**Getting late, I think I'll call it a day...
> Don't really wanna be close to the mansion after dark--not even with all the lovely flowers around...
> Where is Whitney, though?
> Whitney??
> Hope she hasn't gotten lost in there...**Whitney**Hey Lily.[Whitney comes out from the mansion and walks towards Lily]**Lily**There you are, SO glad to see you! How was it??**Whitney**This is the most fascinating old house, Lily! A really odd array of hallways, passages, and staircases--think Hogwarts meets M.C. Escher...
> And it's quite dark in there, a bit confusing really, so I haven't even figured out the way to the tower yet.**Lily**Ugh, that does sound creepy...**Whitney**It's intriguing for sure!
> I found something I would like to show you.**Lily**Uhm, sure...

#### Talk To Whitney

> [On the path to the right of the entrance circle Whitney put up a tent]**Lily**Uhm, you found an old...tent??**Whitney**Yes, it's in pretty good shape. And it got me thinking: would it be okay if I spent the night here at the mansion?**Lily**Whaaa?? Are you serious? It's creepy enough by day...but at night...and on your own...are you sure??**Whitney**Oh, don't get me wrong, I am scared to death! But when will I ever get the chance to see a real ghost again?
> This might be a one time opportunity! Some things are just worth your life for.**Lily**Ugh...I don't know...I have a bad feeling about this. But then--you seem to know what you're doing.
> Okay, stay here if you want...but promise to call if you need help...or anything...
> I'd probably die if it actually came to that...but call me anyway, okay?**Whitney**Will do, Lily. Your number's been in my phone since before we met in person, so I'm all set.[Whitney leaves and Lily walks away followed by Roxy]**Lily**This does not feel right...should I have told her no?
> Not even sure if she'd have listened to me...
> She truly is...different...

#### Start New Day

> [In front of the house]**Lily**Ugh, don't think I'll be able to sleep knowing Whitney's at the old mansion...
> Shouldn't have left her there all on her own...What if something happens to her? What if--
> \*buzz buzz\*
> Aaarghhh!![Lily answers the phone]**Lily**Whitney?!**Luke**Who...what? Lily, it's Luke! Did I wake you?**Lily**Luke! Dear Luke! So happy it's you!**Luke**Yeah...just thought I'd buzz ya 'cause I haven't heard from you all day...**Lily**Well, I was kinda busy--**Luke**Anyway, just checkin' in. Lots to do here, I'm havin' the time of my life.**Lily**Sounds good--**Luke**And guess what--remember I told you about our lead actor, Will Donald? We really hit it off, such a nice guy. You'd like him.**Lily**I'm sure I'd--**Luke**Guess it's late, just wanted to say good night...good night, my sweet Lily.**Lily**Good night, Luke...
> \*click\*[The call ends]