Day ???: The Lockdown

Day ???: "The Lockdown" is a Broadcast in. The level starts directly after Alex Winston gets shocked at the end of Day 153: The Tempest. It is also the first bonus level released for the game.

Pre-Broadcast
Alex Winston wakes up in the Broadcast Room with the phone ringing. When they pick up the phone, they hear Jenny Skywalker, who expresses relief in Alex being alive. She informs them that several Mrs. Snugglehugs toys have amassed on the broadcast tower, instructing them on how to remove them.

The previous show on Channel One gives the summary of programming for the rest of the evening:
 * UP NEXT - National Nightly News
 * 7pm - What's Wrong With This Picture - a group of television executives will be trying to work out why there's a cock and balls on the cheek of the Mona Lisa.
 * 8pm - The Shape of Then - the Azores-Winning documentary series looks at the long-forgotten phenomenon that used to be called: Outside.
 * 9pm - Electric Fever Dream - sit back and relax with this multiple award-winning movie.
 * 11:15pm - Incisors - doctor Adrian Atkinson-Blimey will be eating his guests, and tonight he's got a chubby traffic warden from Stainstable in his crosshairs.
 * 12am - National Weather Report

Behind the scenes,

Headlines
Jeremy and Megan Wolfe start the broadcast by greeting the viewers, and introducing the main headlines of the night:

Title Screen
The Day ??? title screen is on a blue background with an analog clock ticking to 12. The words "National Nightly News" moves across the screen as clips from prior broadcasts of the National Nightly News Team is shown. Throughout the duration of the Title Screen, Mrs. Snugglehugs occasionally appears, with a voice-over saying that "Mr. Snugglehugs smells like love."

Jeremy and Megan are then shown clinking mugs and smiling at the camera, as white text appears in the top left of the screen, saying "National Nightly News". The text is followed by more, although smaller, white text in the bottom left of the screen, saying "Lockdown Special, with Jeremy, Megan, and the News Team." All of the text then fades away.

"Professional" Sophia
In their in-house equivalent of studios, whilst the title screen is being shown, if the Professional Sophia headline was picked during Day 8: The Fallout,

"Wild Child" Sophia
In their in-house equivalent of studios, whilst the title screen is being shown, if the Wild Child Sophia headline was picked during Day 8,

Break 2
Jeremy tells someone over the headset that they are damn right, and that he had something delivered to "Bannon Avenue."

During the break, Dave calls Alex again, informing them that he's ran into a few problems getting back, adding on that it's not as bad as theirs, warning them that they've got a Mrs. Snugglehugs loose in the studio. He tells Alex to whack it on the head if it gives them any trouble.

He continues, telling them that it's pretty bad where he is too due to the Mrs. Snugglehugs getting onboard, that the Captain's down, and worse, the chef is down too, and out of rum. Dave tells Alex that he isn't sure he'll make it to sobriety or dry land, and that if he had a missus, he'd ask them to tell her that he loved him, but he's kind of pissed his life away. He adds on that at least he's outdoors, though, before hanging up.

Back in their in-house equivalent of studios, Jeremy tells someone unheard that he's not going to do something and that he doesn't have to. He then tells them that he's not being a child, but instead that they are. He repeatedly says that he's not, before expressing confusion and noticing that the break is ending, proceeding to count down to the end of the break.

While this is occurring, Tommy Harris is shown in bed, wearing an eye-mask on his head. He then proceeds to put glasses on and read a book.

Surreal Version
Geoff begins by saying that there's all sorts of creatures down on Dangely Doodle Farm, like wise old Mr. Octopus, who has way too many arms. He continues, mentioning Mr. Pig and Mr. Cow, who are always in good moods, adding on that it's because they don't know they'll soon be sliced up into food.

Tommy, with white sock puppets on his hands, as well as Angie, who's wearing a pink outfit, enters the screen. While that is occurring, Geoff says Mr. Bear's name, then asking what that is over there. He answers his own question by saying that it is where hopes go to to turn into despair. He repeats the name, asking what that is over there again, saying that it is where dreams go to die.

He continues, saying that Mr. Raccoon wants to go to the moon, but will end up as a bus driver soon, and that Mr. Porcupine thinks he'll read the news at nine, but will end up as a janitor who stinks of turpentine.

Geoff then requests to please not applaud, due to him being a massive fraud, and shacked up with the agent while his wife thinks he's abroad. While this is occurring, Angie applauds, Tommy puts on a Christmas hat, and Sonia carries a cutout of an Egyptian statue past Geoff.

She then tells Geoff how he said he was done, and he replies that he says that to everyone, and that sometimes when he's tipsy him and Angela still have fun. He then states Mr. Bear's name, saying that he doesn't even care, and that Sonia takes it up the bum and shaves her pubic hair.

Sonia then says Mr. Bear's name, turning to Geoff and telling him that what he just said was an overshare as he puts a crown on. She continues, saying that it was for his birthday and he's never going back there. Following that, Tommy pulls out an umbrella and says Mr. Bear's name, continuing by saying that he's in disrepair, and that he didn't check his prostate and now it has started sprouting hair. While he says that, he tosses the umbrella away.

Sonia says Mr. Bear's name again, stating that she has private healthcare, 90 pairs of shoes, and 30 different kinds of cookware. Geoff then repeats the name, saying that he feels laissez-faire, and that maybe when the lockdown lifts, he'll hit on the au-pair.

Angie then says Mr. Bear's name, mentioning that she doesn't like to swear, but that she'd give a fucking nipple for a lock of Tommy's hair. Geoff then proceeds to repeat Mr. Bear's name multiple times, saying a different phrase afterwards. He begins by saying that it's a lovely chair, followed by saying that they've got the news caught up in their hair. Afterwards, he once again asks what that is over there, followed by a chanting of Mr. Bear's name.

Sonia, Angie, and Tommy then begin dancing, with the two females twirling out of the screen temporarily. They return, and begin passing objects to each other through the broadcast screens as Geoff once more states Mr. Bear's name, followed by asking what that is over there. The answer is that it it's a hat made entirely out of avocado pear. He keeps stating Mr. Bear's name, the repetition being followed by him answering that it's a cutlery pie, followed by the sound a mushroom makes opening a deck chair, as well as a suit for a fly, a goat in a tie, and finally a dream when they fry.

The group poses for awhile, and after the broadcast switches over to Megan, Geoff states that he thinks the performance went well, with Sonia replying that she think's they've earned a G&T. He replies, saying that he thinks she's right, the two of them proceeding to exit the screen, which is then followed by Tommy.

Before Angie exits the screen, she heads towards her table, grabbing a potted plant off of it and walking off.

"Mad Megs" Megan
Megan hesitantly states that the performance seems to have pretty much ran its course, adding on that that is all the time they have for the night. She then informs the viewers that before they go, she wants to leave them with one final thought, clarifying that by "them", she means Alex, up in the Broadcast Room.

She proceeds to give praise to Alex, mentioning that they make everyone look their best, keeping both the signal strong and the language mild. Megan lets out a chuckle, stating that Alex is damn good at doing such, and that they're the news' invisible foundations. She acknowledges that the viewers at home are unable to see Alex, but that they're always present, keeping them afloat.

After a sigh, she mentions that the news team can see them, however, and that she saw them the other day in the corridor. She asks if they remember, adding on that she tried to catch their eye but that she thinks Alex must have been deep in thought due to them walking past her like she wasn't there.

Megan pauses, then tells Alex that she tries to sit in their eyeline in the canteen some days, retracting her statement soon after and saying that she does so everyday. She scratches her head, informing them that she knows it's wrong, and that they're married. She sits back upright, telling Alex that she's done some digging and found out the fact that they risked being arrested to help Chris, and that they stretched themselves to let Suzie go traveling. Megan adds on that Alex isn't a pushover parent either, and that they kept Charlie safe even if he resents them for it, or, at least, that what he told her when she talked to him.

She then tells Alex not to worry, as she wore a disguise and spoke in a different accent so he wouldn't recognize her voice. She scratches the back of her head once more, stating that she isn't crazy, and that she doesn't want Alex to think that she would ever do something to hurt their children. After pausing, she says that Sam's lucky to have Alex, proceeding to ask that, in the instance something were to happen to Sam, if Alex could possibly love her.

Megan stutters, then informing Alex that, in the instance Sam were to have a terrible accident, it obviously wouldn't be at that moment, adding on that she knows they love their family. She then whispers, once again repeating her question that, in the instance something were to happen, and Sam took a massive electric shock and went into a sort of coma, if they could and would love her then, devolving into hysterics as her statement continues. After regaining composure, and before the broadcast ends, Megan tells Alex to have a deceitful night.

"Megany Donaldswolfe" Megan
Megan, dressed up as Jeremy, says that the performance appears to have stopped. She continues, giving thanks to their guests for making the lockdown slightly more awful. She adds on that that is all the time they have for the night, but before they go, they have one final story:

"Skinflint Parent Ruins Daughter's Future." Megan states that it has emerged today that Alex Winston, of 102 nearby street, cruelly dashed their daughter Suzie's dreams last Christmas in what she claims critics are calling "A remarkable demonstration of miserliness."

She continues, saying that Stingy McTightbastard, as Alex is now called by their daughter, failed to see the importance of a broader cultural experience, denying the inquisitive youngster the opportunity to visit mind-expanding places such as the annual dissident hunt in Irkistan, the Orgy Houses in Svenland, or the legendary tilted village of Romantica, which is scheduled to slide gracefully into the sea sometime next August. Megan adds on that she guesses Suzie will never get to see that now.

Megan then states that Alex's spouse exclusively told the program: "I don't understand why Alex would deny her this chance to meet people across the continent. 20 years of marriage and now I'm starting to wonder if my partner is a bit racist." She comments that it looks like someone needs to cut their daughter a little slack, and that maybe the story will serve as a massive electric shock to the nerves. Before the broadcast ends, Megan tells the viewers to have a greaseproof night.

"Musical" Megan
Megan thanks the group for what she's sure is bound to be a classic in children's entertainment, then saying that they'll see how it's really done. Following that, she snaps her fingers, which results in the color of the broadcast turning to black and white, as well as causing music to be played.

She begins speaking again, saying that before they wrap up the news tonight, she just wanted to spend a moment talking to Alex directly and that she knows they think it's gotten complicated back at their homestead, but that there's something they should now. Megan continues, saying that Alex likes to think that they've got their family ruled, that feelings have cooled, and that they're just ridiculed. She adds on that they think they're even-handed, but nobody is fooled, and that they clearly love their daughter more.

Megan tells Alex that they like to think that they have it under control, but informs them if that was their goal, that they better re-roll. She then asks them if they've had a few too many at the watering hole, repeating that they clearly love their daughter more. Megan goes on to state that Chris and Sam are broken because Alex was too scared of the law, and not willing to part with their passport, also adding on that Charlie is getting angry locked behind his bedroom door. She goes on to tell Alex that, despite the rest of their family being unsupportive of them, that Suzie thinks they're perfect due to being permitted to go on a holiday abroad. She then says that, yet again, they clearly love their daughter more, repeating the statement once more for a peaceful night, telling Alex that that's news.

The broadcast turns back to the original color, no longer black and white, as well as the music that was playing now ceasing to do so. Megan says that that is all the time they have for the night, and that they'll be back the next day when Jeremy will be wrestling an alpaca, and she will be naked. Before the broadcast ends, Megan tells Alex to have a treacle night.

"Poetry" Megan
Megan, with astonished look on her face, states that the group's performance was unexpected, thanking them for it. She proceeds to inform the viewers that, before they leave for the night, that she believes there's enough time for her to read a viewer's poem. In the middle of her statement, she gets interrupted by an unheard voice on the earpiece, where she, in response, gives repeated affirmations to.

She chuckles, saying that the poem is called "My Parent Hates Their Children," adding on that it was sent by Suzie Winston, thanking her. Megan then proceeds to read the poem to the viewers, starting off with:

"My parent hates their children. My life's a fucking farse. I wish that Chris would come and kick my parent in the arse.

''My parent is a tyrant, treats my brother like a fool. They think if they let Chaz go out, he'll end up skipping school.''

''My parent is a hypocrite, who makes our lives a bore. But when our Chris was running off, my parent broke the law.''

''But my parent isn't mortified, and hasn't shown regret. And that fucking double standard makes me want a cigarette.''

My house is like a prison so I schemed a great escape: to travel 'round the continent, my plans were taking shape.

And I costed it all so carefully, I made a thorough list, and didn't ask 'till Christmas time, when everyone was pissed.

''But although I asked quite nicely, it was thrown back in my face. 'Cause my parent hates their children, and I hate this fucking place.''

My parent hates their children, and if I may be blunt, the feeling is reciprocal, my parent is a cunt."

Megan exclaims that the poem is powerful stuff, reminding the viewers that the poem was by Suzie Winston, remarking that it's probably about Alex. She chuckles, stating that that is all the time they have for the night. Before the broadcast ends, Megan tells the viewers to have a wasteful night.

"Winston" Megan
Megan thanks the group, mentioning that it's a wonderful way to end the show. She goes on to say that it hasn't been easy, but expresses disgust about how Alex isn't listening to her. She guesses that it's because of work, and says not to worry, as she won't be long.

She tells Alex that she's leaving, taking Suzie with her, and going to stay at Chris' for awhile, but tells them that they can keep Charlie since he's the only one of them that they treat with any compassion. She mentions how she just needs to think, going on to say that she's sick of her and Suzie being last on Alex's list, requesting them to stop thinking about work for five seconds. She then tells them to press the advert button and see what happens, proceeding to count down to the end of the segment.

"Devil" Megan
Megan turns to Jenny offscreen, telling her that she's just going to go smoke. She then asks Jenny if she can get Boseman on the phone, Megan saying she doesn't care if this is a dream, a bad trip, or a shock-induced coma, that she did not sign up to be dressed like a "slag doshing out wristies for a twenty." She continues, stating that she's a professional news anchor, not a fucking bogan, and that it's bad enough that Boseman makes her do an unconvincing accent the whole time.

She then tells Jenny to look at her skirt, saying that it's so short that Jenny can see her joot. Megan then turns to the camera, calling out Alex's name and suggests that they wake up, proceeding to call them a fucking pervert.

"Megany Donaldswolfe" Megan
Megan looks at Jenny offscreen, who is both unheard and unseen during the break, asking how her impression of Jeremy was. In response to a presumed reply, she asks if it was that bad, adding that she thought she did alright and had the voice down. Megan continues, stating that she did think about cutting her hair as well but didn't because it hides her tiny second head.

She then turns back to Jenny, asking if she knows where she can get a D.I.Y. model plane, continuing by telling her that she feels like she really needs to get into her inner Jeremy. Megan then gives Jenny an affirmative in regards to something, presumably about the model planes, adding on that a couple of cheap prostitutes should be acquired as well.

"Mummy" Megan
Megan takes her glasses off, apologizing to Alex for having to witness that. She then demands they pull their fucking socks up, claiming that it was just a massive electrical shock that's been causing havoc with Alex's marbles. She continues, yelling at them to fuck off, and repeatedly demanding that they get out.

"Musical" Megan
Megan expresses disgust, telling someone offscreen to just give her a beer, adding on that she's famished. She takes a sip, turning back to the person offscreen and asking them what that piss is. Megan continues, asking them if they'd think she'd be happy with it, mentioning that they're out of their mind.

She turns back to the camera, cursing under her breath as she notices that it's still on. She calls out to Alex, which then turns into shouting.

"Reverend" Megan
Megan turns to someone offscreen, asking if they're done. She laughs, telling them that she thought she was going to piss herself throughout the whole parable. She continues, telling them that she has to go get her bits done, and that she's seeing a guy again tonight.

Megan tells them that, at the end of the day, he makes her fanny flutter. She then demands they get out of her house, turning to the screen and demanding Alex does as well, telling them that she doesn't want them here when she's on her date. She calls out to Alex, telling them to wake up, which then turns into shouting.

"Winston" Megan
Megan says of course, and that Alex always cared about the fucking job more than her. She mentions that she's done with them and never loved them, adding that they meant nothing to her just like Suzie and she mean nothing to Alex. Megan then goes on to inform them that she's been seeing someone else and that they laugh at Alex, and the kids will forget all about them soon enough. She tells Alex goodbye, and after a short pause calls out to them, which then turns into shouting.

Regardless of which Megan is acquired, during the break, Jenny and Dave will shout at Alex to wake up. While this is occurring, several Mrs. Snugglehugs armed with the weapon of choice chosen in the headlines will appear around them, before all jumping towards Alex.

Adverts
There are five selections of adverts for this broadcast, some of which can change depending on choices made:
 * Crazy Musings - Neil's Surreal Deals / Neil's Dark Deals
 * Lockdown Looks
 * INTERNAL USE ONLY - Crisis Guidance / Surreal Guidance / Dark Guidance
 * Advance: Go-Getters - Go-Getters: Paradise / Go-Getters: Nightmare
 * Occupational Hazards