Day 72

## Story

Lily and Regina make amends as they continue working on the Visitor's Center; Evilyn Frost delivers some shocking news that gives way to her true intentions.

## New Characters

*No new characters are introduced on this day.*

## Locations

*No new places are unlocked on this day.*

Places to renovate:

* Visitor's Center
* Entrance

## Tasks

Players must earn 48 stars to complete the tasks of this day.

* So So Sorry
* Check the Gram
* Hit the Roof
* Top it Up
* Meet the Artist
* BFF Calling
* Back to the wall
* Beds for Blossoms
* Fence it Out
* Let's Box
* Fly your flag
* Road to Pretty
* Step it up
* Luke, meet Evilyn
* Flowers for Evilyn
* Analyze This
* Analyze This
* Final Wall Job
* A good sign?
* Bad news, everyone
* What was that??
* Start New Day

## Dialogue

#### Opening Scene

> [Lily emerges from Luke's house and approaches him on the front lawn.]**Luke**Mornin', love. Sleep well?**Lily**Ugh. Not really.
> I had a bad dream about losing Regina...
> She was so angry last night. What if she'll never talk to me again?
> What if she won't let me explain? And...apologize...**Luke**Well, what if you wrote her a letter?**Lily**Huh! And that's why I love you! A good old letter! I'll do that right now!

#### So So Sorry

> **Lily**Let's see... Dear... Regina... No, too formal.
> Hey...bestie... Nah. We're not 15![Regina arrives at Luke's house.]**Regina**Whatcha doing there, Lils?**Lily**AAARGH! Regina!! You...I... I'm so glad you're here!
> Um, about yesterday...I know you're mad, and you have every right to be.
> I messed up. This whole social media thing...I guess I didn't handle the pressure all that well.
> Listening to Dirk over you...using your picture...playing his game when I promised to stop...
> I shouldn't have done any of that. And I'm so SO sorry!**Regina**Right... You're kinda stepping on my point there.
> I came over to give you a piece of my mind. But...you just did that for me.
> And I'm not mad. Not anymore. Cause... You kicked some serious snake butt!**Lily**What do you mean?**Regina**Haven't you opened your Pixtagram today?

#### Check the Gram

> **Regina**Whit showed me over breakfast. People LOVE your response to Dirk!

> **Lily**Whoa! I've never had this many likes before!**Regina**And rightly so. You showed them how to deal with a slithering pest. I'm proud of you!
> Still think you should hop off the social media train, though...**Lily**Ugh. You're right. I will, I promise. This time for real.[Rachel arrives at Luke's house.]**Rachel**Hey, ladies! I love the positive energy! Looks like you've made up?**Lily**Yup! Reconciled and ready to tackle day two of VC Construction!
> Almost ready... Luke!!
> Wanna come along? Might be nice to clear your head a little?**Luke**Hmm. All right. Be nice to see what you've been cookin' up over there.**Rachel**Great, let's go! We've got a roof to build!

#### Hit the Roof

> [The group arrives at the Visitor's Center.]**Lily**Tadaa! This is it.**Luke**Whoa! Shut the front door!! This is HUGE!**Lily**It is. And we've all been chipping in. Rachel with the plans, Regina with the construction, and--**Regina**And Lily as city hall liaison slash Evilyn Frost's BFF.**Lily**Oh, stop it! We're just...colleagues, that's all!
> Ahem. Anywho...let's put a roof on this thing.

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**We topped that one! Is that what you imagined, Rachel?**Rachel**Exactly how I envisioned it! Now on to the next part...**Lily**Uhm...I wanna go find Justin first.
> I'd love for you to meet him, Luke. He's a fellow sculptor, you know.**Regina**All right. Why don't you two go fetch the friendly ranger while I finish the roof?

#### Top it Up

> **Regina**Roofs are my specialty. And I LOVE the look on your plans!

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> **Rachel**Beautiful! You really understand my designs!
> So, you and Lily talked it out?**Regina**SHE did. I didn't get a word in at first.
> But yeah. All's well that ends well. And this DID end well.
> Have you seen her Pixtagram post? She really pulled Dirk's fangs with that one.**Rachel**I saw it! She turned the tables Lily style.**Regina**Yeah. Some people take their bullies down with a smile.**Rachel**While others punch them in the face?**Regina**I don't regret a thing. He had it coming.**Rachel**That's exactly what Karen said about fighting that girl in school...

#### Meet the Artist

> [Lily and Luke approach Justin in front of his house.]**Lily**Hey, Justin! A new sculpture? Looking good!**Justin**Thanks, Lily, but I'm not sure I'm feeling the shape yet. It's a process.**Luke**I feel ya, man. Not easy makin' art.**Lily**Justin, this is my boyfriend, Luke.**Justin**Nice to finally meet you, Luke!
> I hear you're a sculptor! Me, I'm just dabbling with the chisel a little in my spare time.**Luke**Gotcha. I'm more of a weldin' and soldern' kinda guy.**Justin**That sounds amazing. I would love to see your work.**Luke**Uh...sure...**Lily**Maybe another time, guys? We got a Visitor Center to build!
> Ready, Justin?**Justin**I'm sorry, Lily. I'm...working through something right now. And carving helps me process.**Lily**Well, since Justin is busy... Honey, we could use your artistic eye...and your biceps...[Lily and Luke rejoin Regina and Rachel.]**Rachel**Hey! Where'd you leave everybody's favorite ranger?**Regina**You mean YOUR favorite ranger?**Lily**Justin's busy shaping up...his new sculpture, that is!
> But I brought another pair of strong hands to help out.**Rachel**The more the merrier! Let's get going with the walls!**Lily**Whoops! Pocket buzzing!
> Just a phone call, Regina. No Pixstastuff, promise...

#### BFF Calling

> **Evilyn**Hello, Lily. I'm calling to--**Lily**Evilyn, hiii! I guess...Dirk told you what happened by now...
> And I'm sorry I went against his instructions when I promised to follow them but--**Evilyn**Oh, Lily. I'm not calling to scold you. On the contrary. Color me impressed.
> Pixtagram's blowing up, Gossy Magazine is calling you a "Snake Charmer"...
> Sounds to me like you beat Dirk at his own game! You're showing quite the talent for social media!
> And don't worry about Dirk. He'll lick his wounds and go back to being his old self in no time.
> So, just keep doing what you're doing, Lily! You're good at it!**Lily**Uhm...actually...I kinda decided to give Pixtagram a break. It's not really...me?**Evilyn**That's too bad. I believe you could really help the cause with your online presence.
> But I respect your decision. And your posts attacted enough attention for us to get started soon.**Lily**Oh, we've started all right. Construction of the VC is well under way!**Evilyn**It is?! Oh... I've got to say...
> Haha. You don't disappoint, Lily! I'll be by later in the day to see your progress!**Lily**Great! Awesome! Looking forward to it! See you later, Evilyn!

#### Back to the wall

> **Regina**Let's wall things up!

*Player selects an option*

> **Regina**Since Lily's not here, let me do the honors: wallistic!!**Luke**Nice one, Regina... Uhm...Rach? How are things with Karen?**Rachel**You mean, did she have another encounter with Amy the Bully?
> To be honest, she wouldn't tell me much about the whole incident. But you can ask yourself.
> Her break starts in two days, so she'll be spending a lot of time here.**Luke**Here as in...with me?**Rachel**Sure. I'll be around as well, but I'm busy with the VC. And a building site's no playground.**Luke**Yeah...neither is a metal workshop...**Regina**What about Holly? Karen had a blast with her last time around...**Rachel**Ahhhm... Thanks, Regina. But I'm sure we can work it out between the two of us.[Lily rejoins the group.]**Lily**Guys, that was Evilyn!**Regina**Ah, phone date with the bestie?**Lily**No! But she's gonna come around to see how we're doing here!**Regina**Oooh, an actual face-to-face rendezvous!**Lily**Regina! Can we stop the jokes and get some flowerbeds going?

#### Beds for Blossoms

> **Lily**Let's make beds for beautiful blossoms!

*Player selects an option*

> **Regina**Nice. And now some pretty flowers to support a blossoming romance...?**Luke**Uhm...did I miss something here?**Regina**Nah. You just haven't seen Lily get all gooey when Evilyn enters the scene.**Luke**Oh. I got competition?**Lily**Don't you start as well! She is just--**Regina**Just a colleague, we know.**Lily**That's right! Are we all done with the jokes? Yes? Good!
> Cause I wanna spruce up the entrance down by the road before she gets here.**Luke**I'll help. Wouldn't wanna stand in the way of my girlfriend impressin' her...colleague?**Lily**You keep making fun. Once you meet her you'll understand.**Rachel**Uhm. While you prepare Evilyn's grand entrance...
> Regina, do you wanna go check out Justin's shape...ahm, I mean...sculpture?**Regina**Sure. I can do with a break to admire a beautiful SCULPTURE.

#### Fence it Out

> **Lily**This place is no shape to receive a guest like Evilyn!
> She wants to see our progress, and this still looks like a dump.**Luke**Adding a fence might make a difference?**Lily**Yes. That's a start.

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Better. But still far from perfect.**Luke**That lady's approval's really important to you, huh?**Lily**It really is. She's our connection to city hall, to the people who hold the purse strings.
> And then...she's the coolest, toughest, most independent woman I've ever met.**Luke**That's somethin' comin' from a gal who hangs out with Regina and Rachel...**Lily**Hah. Those two. Believe me, they're very much in awe of Evilyn as well.**Luke**In that case... Sounds like we better knock Ms. Frost's socks off.**Lily**Exactly! This road needs fixing and some flowers wouldn't hurt.

#### Let's Box

> **Lily**We built flower boxes the other day. Maybe that'd look nice around here as well?**Luke**Sure. Let's box!

*Player selects an option*

> **Luke**Those are a knockout!
> What, don't like my boxing pun?**Lily**Nah, it's funny. I'm just a little worried about Justin. Did he seem okay to you?**Luke**Like a real cool dude, yeah.**Lily**No, I mean...it felt like he was down about something.
> He is so sensitive and understanding. Maybe sometimes it all gets too much for him?
> All that wisdom and the compassion probably come from going through some pretty dark times...**Luke**HOW long have you known the guy??**Lily**Huh? Couple days...
> All right, Roberts. Snap out of it. We're not done here. I'm thinking flags and lanterns!

#### Fly your flag

> **Lily**This is the fun part! Decoratiooons!!

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**I'd say this is shaping up to be a truly grand entrance!**Luke**I'm sure your politician friend will appreciate it.**Lily**I hope Justin likes it too. This is kinda his national park after all.
> It's funny. I feel like I've known him a lot longer than just four days.
> I guess we're spending a lot of time together on this project.**Luke**Seems like a good type to be around.**Lily**He is. He has a calming presence. And he never judges, he just listens, And imparts wisdom.
> Sorry. I didn't mean to gush.
> I'm just so happy to add another great person to our little gang.
> And I'm sure you're gonna love him, fellow artist and all.**Luke**Yeah... I'm sure I will.

#### Road to Pretty

> **Lily**This road is a mess. Let's give it a makeover...once we've cleaned up this trash.

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**You look really happy with our work.**Luke**Just feels good sweatin' over something else than scrap metal for a change.**Lily**You're welcome to help out over here any time, sweetie.
> Maybe new experiences are the best way to get that creativity fired up again?**Luke**I just know I feel better hangin' out with you now than I did all those days alone in the yard.**Lily**...**Luke**Lils... I figured... I didn't turn down the job in Columbia to become this great artist.
> I did it 'cause I wanna spend time with you. Make this work.**Lily**And that's what we're doing, right?**Luke**I dunno. Maybe, yeah...
> Ahem. Those stairs look like a bunch of broken bones waitin' to happen.

#### Step it up

> **Lily**Can't have a safety hazard be the first thing visitors see of Hermit's Creek!

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Regular stairmasters, you and I. Right, love?
> Luke, what's on your mind?**Luke**With Karen's break coming up and those sculptures not even started...
> Ain't much time left for the two of us.**Lily**Luke...you know I support your art, but...
> Lately it sounds like you hate working on those sculptures.**Luke**Maybe a little. But I said I'd show the agent dude SOMEthing soon.**Lily**Did he commission anything?**Luke**Nah. We haven't talked about money. And I don't CARE about the money.
> I got cash left from selling to Will. And I can always do shifts at Dozer's Garage.
> So...maybe you're right...I could call the guy and ask for more time...**Lily**Less stress, more peace of mind - sounds like a great idea.[Evilyn arrives at the park.]**Evilyn**Lily! Wow... I didn't expect you to have come so far!!
> That's...amazing!!**Lily**Hi, Evilyn!! I can't WAIT to show you around!

#### Luke, meet Evilyn

> **Evilyn**The entrance looks lovely, Lily! First impressions are important!**Lily**Uhm, here's another first impression. This is my boyfriend, Luke.**Luke**Pleased to meet you, ma'am.**Evilyn**Just Evilyn, please.
> Why don't you show me the progress on the new Visitor Center?**Lily**Sure! One brand-new VC coming right up! Follow me!
> Hope Rachel and Regina are back from their Justin appreciation break...[Lily, Evilyn, and Luke join Rachel and Regina at the Visitor's Center.]**Rachel**Evilyn hi! Welcome to the new Hermit's Creek Visitor Center!**Evilyn**Whoa...
> Uhm...I have to say...you are FAST!**Regina**Thank you, Evilyn! Rachel drew up the plans kind over night.**Rachel**And Regina has been very quick and thorough putting them in action.**Evilyn**Leave it to you ladies to get things done AND make them look great!**Regina**We were just about to add some flowers. Care to pick them out?

#### Flowers for Evilyn

> **Regina**What kind of flowers do you like Evilyn?**Rachel**Or do you have a favorite color? We can accommodate that as well?**Lily**Or maybe you prefer some kind of foliage plant? How 'bout some ferns?**Evilyn**Haha... Okay... All right... Just give me a moment...

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> **Lily**Wow! Like a pro, Evilyn!**Regina**So beautiful!**Rachel**You're a natural, Evilyn! This is on point!**Evilyn**Hahah... Thanks for the flowers. But I just added the cherry. You made this...unexpected cake.
> Right, I...I think I'll take some pictures...I will need to report back to City Hall on all this.
> They will want to know the details...Rachel, could you make sure to send me the blueprints?**Rachel**Of course! I'll email them right away!**Evilyn**Good. Good... I have to run now. Bye bye.[Evilyn exits.]

#### Analyze This

> **Luke**Huh? She couldn't wait to get out of here?**Rachel**Of course! She was eager to show out progress to the folks at city hall!**Regina**She was blown away! WE impressed Evilyn Frost!! Way to go, girls!**Luke**Uhm...I dunno. Seemed a little nervous to me. Maybe that's why she split.**Lily**Maybe Luke's right? She didn't stay long at all. No "how are you", no conversation, nothing.**Rachel**Nonsense. She's a busy woman with a lot on her plate. We're lucky she came by at all.**Lily**I don't know... Yeah...maybe she was stressed about something else...**Luke**Uhm... While you figure out the Frost lady...I gotta go call my agent.**Lily**Right! Good luck, sweetie! I'll be by later to hear what he said![Luke exits]**Lily**And we have a couple of things left to fix up around here! Ready?**Regina**Ready as we'll ever be! Let's start with the last walls. And polish those pillars!

#### From Pillar to Post

> **Lily**Let's give those pillars a proper look.

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> **Lily**I'm sure Evilyn would think they look proper now.
> Do you think Luke was right? Was Evilyn not happy with our progress on the VC?**Regina**Ah. It just bugged him that she was all over us and totally ignored him.**Lily**You think?! Luke's not the type to care about that kinda thing?**Rachel**No, he isn't. If people like him, good. If they don't, he's fine with it too.
> He was always happy for me to be the center of attention. And proud of my accomplishments.**Lily**Yeah. That's the Luke I know, too.
> And that's why I'm wondering if he is right about something being wrong...**Regina**Well... Just see how she behaves next time you talk.**Rachel**Regina's right. Maybe she'll be back to her fabulous self and all will be fine.

#### Final Wall Job

> **Regina**Walls up!

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> **Regina**Now that's a good-looking Visitor Center!**Rachel**Lily? What was that phone call with his agent Luke was talking about?**Lily**Oh, he's gonna call that art guy and tell him he needs to postpone his sculptures.
> He wants more time to be there for Karen. And me.**Rachel**Good! I'm glad he knows his priorities when it comes to his daughter.**Lily**He's a great dad, Rach. Karen loves spending time with him.**Rachel**I know. I hope she opens up to him about that girl who bullied her in school.
> She's pretty tight-lipped about the whole situation.**Lily**I'm pretty sure she'd trust Luke with that kind of stuff.**Rachel**Let's hope so.**Lily**I can't believe how fast we got this done!**Regina**The VC is nearly complete! And it looks awesome!**Rachel**See what we can accomplish when we join forces!**Lily**Thanks, you two! Let's finish with a sign over the entrance.
> And then call it a day...

#### A good sign?

> **Regina**Anybody in need of a sign? I got one for ya!

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> **Lily**Beautiful. And what's this sign trying to tell us?**Regina**Time to go home and enjoy some Netpix and a big bag of popcorn?**Rachel**Sounds about right. I've got to pick up Karen first, but then I'll get some corn popping!**Lily**Thanks, both of you! See you tomorrow, Rachel!
> Ooops. Pocket buzzing again...

> **Evilyn**Lily. Good. We need to talk.
> The good news is: The VC looks fantastic. You ladies are doing an amazing job.**Lily**Thanks, Evilyn! I was a bit worried you might not agree with how we did things.
> But...you said "the good news". Are there...bad news??

#### Bad news, everyone

> **Lily**So...there are bad news??**Evilyn**I'm afraid so.
> While I LOVE what you've done with the VC, there was a lot of criticism at City Hall.
> In a nutshell, the current setup does not meet the required standards and regulations.
> AND the actual VC is just the start. We'll need a restaurant a parking lot, the whole nine yards.**Lily**You...you were only talking about a Visitor Center!**Evilyn**Yes. That's on my head. But you can still do this, Lily! You have a strong team! I believe in you!
> Come on! We can't let these office sitters win!
> They are sticklers for principles. The thing they're most afraid of is change.
> You keep up the good work. I will deal with them. Just trust me, Lily.
> I'll send Rachel the list of their requests and requirements and we can talk tomorrow.**Lily**O...okay. Thanks, Evilyn. B...bye...[The call ends and Regina walks over.]**Regina**What was that all about??

#### What was that??

> **Regina**What happened, Lils? What did Evilyn say?**Lily**She...Ugh! The people at City Hall were not impressed with the VC.
> Apparently, we didn't stick to certain regulations. And we need to build a ton of other stuff...
> A restaraunt, a parking lot... Stuff to cater to actual visitors.**Regina**That explains why Evilyn was acting strange. She must've sensed this was not enough.**Lily**Yeah. Probably.
> UGH! I was so happy we got this done way before the deadline!
> And now it's crunch time all over again! How are we gonna do this in two and half weeks??**Regina**It'll be okay, Lils! Rachel is fast, I am a machine, and we have Evilyn on our side!
> How 'bout we call it a day and both get some rest?**Lily**I guess. But first I wanna go find Justin.
> If we add to the VC, we will need to cut down a lot more of his forest...

#### It's not me, it's you

> [Lily walks over to Justin's work station.]**Lily**Hey, ranger. I just wanted to say good night...and let you know...
> Whoa! Is that this morning's log of wood?? It's beautiful!**Justin**Thanks, Lily. It's the Great Eagle. Turns out it was there in the wood all along.**Lily**You know...I've had several dreams about a great eagle. And I'm pretty sure it represents...you.**Justin**I see why you'd think that. But rest assured, Lily: That eagle isn't me. It's you.**Lily**...**Justin**You came to tell me something else, though, right?**Lily**Yes...Uhm...I spoke to Evilyn and...we'll need to extend the VC and...cut down a bunch more trees.**Justin**Yes. I know.
> I've seen this coming for a while. And I don't think this is the end of it.

#### Start New Day

> [Lily finds Luke on the porch of his house.]**Luke**Hey Lils, why the long face?**Lily**\*sigh\* I'll fill you in after dinner. I'm BEAT. I need nourishment.**Luke**No worries, my lady, Chef Luke to the rescue! How does Italian sound?**Lily**Mmmm, pasta...sounds perfect.
> Hey, you cleaned your yard! Does that mean you talked to your agent?**Luke**Yeah, I called him and told him I'd found another agent. Just a little fib.
> He took it well enough. And man do I feel better without all that pressure!**Lily**Good, honey, I'm...\*yawn\*...I'm glad.**Luke**Aw, look at you, so cute when you're sleepy. Let's get you fed before you collapse!