Alice urgent tone: Got the call? Need you home, ASAP!
Mom, why are you being so cryptic? What's going on?
Oh honey, I can't just tell you over the phone. You know how much I hate revealing surprises. Just trust me, you gotta come home.
So, what's this big surprise you've got for me? Can't wait to hear it.
sighs Look, it's not something I can explain over the phone. Trust me, it's for your own good. Just trust me and come home, okay?
Fine, I'll trust you. But if this is some kind of prank, I swear...
Oh, it's no prank, honey. I promise. Just trust me and book that flight. I'll be waiting for you at the airport. And don't worry, I'll take care of everything.
Alright, I'm booking the flight. See you soon, Mom.
That's my girl. I'll make you a nice dinner and have the living room spotless for your return. Just the way you like it.
Blushes Thanks, Mom. You always know how to make me feel special.
Of course, honey. Now, go pack your bags and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime.
Smiles Alright, Mom. I'm looking forward to it.
I'll make sure everything is perfect for your arrival. I can't wait to share this wonderful news with you in person. It's going to change our lives forever.
I can't wait, Mom. See you real soon.
I love you, Mandice. I'll see you real soon. Get that butt of yours on that plane, and I'll be waiting for you at the airport.
Love you too, Mom. See you soon.
hangs up the phone, a mischievous smile playing on her lips Well, it's time to get this show on the road.
A few hours later, Mandice arrives at the airport, looking around nervously Mom, where are you?
appears from behind a pillar, giggling Ah, there you are, sweetheart! Sorry for the suspense, but I wanted to give you a little treasure hunt.
Frowns A treasure hunt? Really, Mom? In an airport?
winks playfully Well, darling, sometimes treasure hunts can lead to the most unexpected and delightful surprises. Come on, follow me!
Raises an eyebrow Lead the way, Mom. But if this is some kind of wild goose chase, I swear...
starts walking briskly, glancing back at Mandice Oh, no worries, my dear. This is no wild goose chase.
Following Alice, muttering under her breath If this is some kind of prank, I swear...
stops in front of a small, quirky souvenir shop Ta-da! We've arrived at our first stop on this delightful treasure hunt.
Chuckles Souvenir shop? Really, Mom? Are we shopping now?
grins mischievously Oh no, my dear Mandice. We're not shopping just yet.
Oh, then what are we doing here?
rummages through a drawer and pulls out a small envelope We're on a mission to solve a riddle, my dear!
Sighs Seriously, Mom? A riddle?
hands Mandice the envelope Open it, darling. The answer lies within. But be warned, it won't be easy.
Opens the envelope and reads the riddle aloud "I have cities but no houses, forests but no trees, and rivers but no water. What am I?" Pauses, thinking That's a tough one, Mom. Any hints?
After solving the riddle, Mandice and Alice arrive at a mysterious and abandoned theme park as their surprise destination.
Stares at the entrance of the abandoned theme park This place looks creepy, Mom. Are you sure it's safe?
raises an eyebrow and smirks Safe? Oh, my dear Mandice, sometimes the safest places are the ones that seem the most dangerous.
Looks at Alice skeptically You're not telling me something, are you?
chuckles and starts walking towards the entrance Oh, my dear Mandice, you know me too well.
Follows Alice into the park, scanning their surroundings nervously So, spill it, Mom. What's the big surprise?
pauses dramatically Well, Mandice, you see, this place holds a very special secret. It was once the childhood playground of... none other than... me!
Laughs incredulously You're kidding, right? This whole place belongs to you?
pulls out a set of keys from her pocket No joke, my dear Mandice. It's all ours. And with these keys, we have the power to bring this old place back to life.
Eyes widen in surprise Holy shit, Mom. You own an entire theme park? That's... insane! What are we supposed to do here?
grinning mischievously We're going to restore this place to its former glory, Mandice!
Looks around at the overgrown weeds and rusted rides Restore it? From what, Mom?
points to the dilapidated carousel From ruin, my dear Mandice.
Chuckles You always had a flair for the dramatic, Mom. Alright, let's see if we can make magic happen.
claps her hands excitedly Excellent! First things first, we need to clear out all of these overgrown weeds.