Between the construction on the Adams' Estate and out-of-town obligations the rendering will be slower for a while. Nonetheless, Jack has the first instalment of Scene 56 ready, "No Finer Friend than One Who Brings Chocolates" set in the morning of Tuesday, Day 60.
For new readers: The synopsis of the story so far is on page 898 (April 24, 2022), and the beginning of the story is on page 469 (March 17, 2021).
(Sam) Hang out in the abandoned building till I get back so that nobody sees you on the street.
(Sam) I need to ingratiate myself to Nicole if I'm going to learn about this amative drug Neil slipped you.
(Nicole) Ohhh, Sam, you startled me! What are you doing at The House in the morning?
(Sam) I decided that it has been too long since you received gifts in appreciation for what you do.
(Nicole) You brought me chocolates? That is so nice Sam! Thank you! (Nicole +5 Tot 15).
(Nicole) And you brought me flowers! How very sweet! Thank you! (Nicole +5 Tot 20).
Ah, chocolate! The universal social lubricant! Looks like Sam is making headway with Nicole. We shall see where this goes...
Jack is quite tired and apologizes for the awkward posing of Sophia in the first two renders.
Appreciatively, Jack.