While establishing the bar, Austin discovers a cheese vat, chocolate factory, and wood-powered bakery.Austin and Olivia decide to convert a space in the Woodland Manor into their private bar and donut shop.He also reminds Austin of the importance of behind-the-scenes people (like Austin himself) in the arts. Though impatient at first, he proves a vital ally to both Andy and Olivia. Arthur, one of the art exhibition facilitators, is introduced.William, Raul, and Patrick prepare a diverse variety of art displayed at the exhibition.

Austin encourages Olivia, an aspiring novelist, to write a mystery novel.After several complications and failed efforts, he manages. Andy has to prepare a work of art for an upcoming charity art exhibition.Austin invites him to stay in his Lake House while workers rebuild his place. The flood from the previous chapter drenched Andy's studio and destroyed his masterpieces.When a severe flood strikes, Austin and Robbie set up a radio station to help people reach safety and rescue several animals from what was once their habitational tree.They enjoy and relax at the campfire and prepare gorgeous camp dishes. The guest house includes a small classroom where Chloe and Scotty have nature lessons with Katherine Broom, Shanti, and Tom.There, he and Robbie construct a guest cottage built on staves. Austin dismantles and disposes of an old shed built on marshy ground and impossible to salvage.Austin and Robbie create a fun kids' play area for Scotty and Chloe, allowing Chloe to conquer her acrophobia.Despite Austin's offer that the Woods could sleep inside, Chloe is insistent she and her father camp out. Robbie, along with his daughter Chloe Wood, revisits Austin.Olivia hears about a pie-baking contest at the local country festival and decides to bake a pumpkin pie for it.Despite some early issues, both soon become friends. He meets what appears to be an old ghost later proven to be Tom Sequoia, the forest ranger.He must quickly prepare a housewarming party attended by most of his friends.

Having purchased the Woodland Manor, Austin finds it in need of repair.

Unless, that is, you can hatch a plan to stop them. However, when you arrive you are both shocked to find that the once beautiful mansion has fallen into disrepair and Austin's parents are planning to sell it. When your boyfriend, Austin, invites you on a holiday to meet his parents, you can't wait to see the amazing childhood home he's been raving to you about.

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