Chapter One: Welcome to Biltmore Estate

Location: Biltmore Estate Employment Center on January 8, 2021 at eleven in the morning

Lyanna Asher: Yes mom I made it here safe and sound.

Beth Asher: Thank goodness. I guess I'm just a little bit nervous with you moving out for the first time.

Lyanna Asher: I totally understand mom. But this is an opportunity of a life time for me. I don't want to chicken out because I'm scared or nervous about leaving home. Does that make sense.

Beth Asher: It makes total sense sweetheart.

Location: The sounds of Lauren's new boss approaching her

Lyanna Asher: Hey mom I got to go. My new boss is coming towards me. I love you.

Beth Asher: I love you too sweetie. Good luck on your first day.

Lyanna Asher: Thank you mom. I love you. Bye.

Beth Asher: Bye sweetie love you too.

Location: The sounds of Lyanna hanging up the phone with her mom

Alexander Vanderbilt: Are you Lyanna?

Lyanna Asher: Yes I am.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Hi my name is Alexander Vanderbilt. I'm your new boss here on Biltmore Estate.

Lyanna Asher: It's very nice to meet you Alexander. Thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity. Not many people give me a chance like this.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Everyone deserves a chance to succeed in life Lyanna. Even you with your cognitive learning disability.

Lyanna Asher: Thank you for saying that it means a lot coming from you.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Of course. If you'll please follow me. I will take you to where you'll be staying here on the estate.

Lyanna Asher: Thank you.

Location: The sounds of both Lyanna and Alexander heading towards the dorms where the employees stay at

Location: Biltmore Estate Employee Lodging thirty minutes later

Lyanna Asher: Wow this place is so beautiful.

Alexander Vanderbilt: You're right about that. We want are employees to feel at home while they are working for us. Especially how expensive it is to live now a days.

Lyanna Asher: You're right about that one. Hence the reason why I lived at home after I graduated from high school.

Alexander Vanderbilt: I can understand that completely. Well here's your room that you will be living in.

Lyanna Asher: Oh wow. This is so beautiful.

Alexander Vanderbilt: This is one of our fancy assistant manager apartments.

Lyanna Asher: Well it's definitely fancy. That's for sure. I feel like I don't even deserve this.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Yes you do Lyanna. You have definitely earned this. Especially with all the things you had to go through in your life to get to this point.

Lyanna Asher: Thank you for saying that I really appreciate it.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Of course. Well I'll let you get settled in. Then we will take a tour of the property. Then we'll discuss all of the things that you will be doing here on Biltmore.

Lyanna Asher: Sounds good and thank you Alexander. What time should I meet you for the tour?

Alexander Vanderbilt: How about in a half hour in the main lobby. If that's ok with you.

Lyanna Asher: I am totally fine with that. That sounds like a good plan to me. Thank you Alexander.

Alexander Vanderbilt: You're welcome. See you in about a half hour.

Lyanna Asher: See you in about a half hour.

Location: The sounds of Alexander leaving the room

Location: The sounds of Lyanna's phone ringing and the sounds of Lyanna answering the phone

Lyanna Asher: Hey Margaret how are you?

Margaret Newton: I'm doing good Lyanna. How are you? How was your flight?

Lyanna Asher: My flight was good. Made it here to Biltmore safe and sound.

Margaret Newton: That's good to hear. I still can't believe your going to be working at Biltmore Estate.

Lyanna Asher: I agree. I still can't believe it myself. But I'm just so greatful that they are giving me this great opportunity. There were a lot of better applicants than me. But Mr. Alexander saw great potential in me. So I am so greatful to him for that.

Margaret Newton: I can understand that. It's amazing that you'll be waking up every morning and looking out at the beautiful place.

Lyanna Asher: I agree with you on that one. So how are things going at your job?

Margaret Newton: So far so good. Not a big fan of having to deal with the kids parents every single day.

Lyanna Asher: I'm sure. But it does has its plus sides to right.

Margaret Newton: Yes it does. On most days.

Lyanna Asher: That's how I felt when I was working in retail for so many years.

Margaret Newton: I can imagine.

Lyanna Asher: Hey Margaret I have to go. I'm meeting my new boss for a private tour of the estate. Can I call you later?

Margaret Newton: Yes of course. Call me later. Love you girl.

Lyanna Asher: Love you too. Bye.

Margaret Newton: Bye.

Location: The sounds of her hanging up the phone

Location: Twenty minutes later in the lobby

Lyanna Asher: Alexander over here.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Hey Lyanna you ready for your private tour.

Lyanna Asher: Yes I am. I'm so excited for this.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Well lets go.

Location: The sounds of both Alexander and Lyanna heading towards the exit doors of the dorms

Location: Fifteen minutes later in the Biltmore Gardens

Lyanna Asher: Wow this is so beautiful Alexander.

Alexander Vanderbilt: I agree with you one hundred percent on that one Lyanna. It's definitely a beautiful place to live as well. I know I enjoy waking up every morning and looking out at this beautiful place. Definitely makes it feel like all of the hard work that we do is all worth it. That's for sure.

Lyanna Asher: I definitely agree with you on that one.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Shall we continue our tour around the estate?

Lyanna Asher: Yes please.

Location: The sounds of the both of them continuing to walk around the estate and then Alexander's phone rings

Alexander Vanderbilt: Hello. Hey Angela. What's up?

Angela Veer: Hey can you come to the main house please. The crew found something in the lower levels of the estate.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Yes of course. Me and my new coworker will be right there. We should be there in about fifteen minutes or so.

Angela Veer: Ok sounds good. See you then.

Alexander Vanderbilt: See you then. Bye.

Angela Veer: Bye.

Location: The sounds of Alexander hanging up the phone

Alexander Vanderbilt: I apologize Lyanna. But we are going to have to cut our tour of the estate short today. I just got a call from one of our workers that's inside the house. That's working on restoration on certain parts of the house. She just called and said that they found something. Do you want to come along and see what it is?

Lyanna Asher: Yes please. That would be so awesome thank you.

Alexander Vanderbilt: You're welcome. Well then let's head back to the house.

Lyanna Asher: Sounds good to me. Let's go.

Location: The sounds of the both of them walking back up to the main house

Location: Biltmore House down in the catacombs twenty minutes later

Alexander Vanderbilt: Angela you down here? Where are you?

Angela Veer: I'm right down here Alexander. I'm two corridors down. We finally got this one opened up.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Will be there in a sec.

Location: The sounds of them entering the corridor where Angela was located at

Alexander Vanderbilt: Hey Angela. What did you find and good job in getting this corridor finally open.

Angela Veer: Thank you. It took us a while but we finally managed to get it to open.

Lyanna Asher: Wow this is incredible.

Angela Veer: An you are?

Alexander Vanderbilt: Ah yes the two of you haven't met yet. Angela may I introduce to you to Lyanna Asher. She is our newest employee in this department. Lyanna this is Angela Veer. She is in charge of the restoration of the estate.

Lyanna Asher: It's very nice to meet you Angela.

Angela Veer: Same here and welcome to the team.

Lyanna Asher: Thank you I'm really excited to be working here with all of you.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Now that we got the introductions out of the way. Angela what have you found here so far?

Angela Veer: Do you remember the rumor that has been passed down from generation to generation about George Vanderbilt having married twice when he was alive.

Alexander Vanderbilt: I remember that rumor. Are you saying you found proof of that?

Angela Veer: Yes I did. He married her January 3, 1870 and they had a son on April 12, 1873 and she passed away a few days later after child birth.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Wait she had a child?

Angela Veer: That is correct he was born on April 12, 1873.

Alexander Vanderbilt: What was his mothers name?

Angela Veer: Natalia Horta Vanderbilt.

Alexander Vanderbilt: An her sons name?

Angela Veer: Her sons name is William George Vanderbilt.

Alexander Vanderbilt: That's incredible. Who would have thought that George Vanderbilt was married twice and that he had a son on top of that as well.

Lyanna Asher: That's incredible.

Angela Veer: I agree it definitely changes things about George Vanderbilt's family history that's for sure.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Do we have any information on his William yet?

Angela Veer: No nothing yet. But there is a lot of stuff here. So hopefully will get lucky and find more information about him and the life that he lived.

Alexander Vanderbilt: I hope so. Because this would be a great lost discovery about our family history.

Angela Veer: I agree.

Lyanna Asher: Same here.

Location: Biltmore Estate William Vanderbilt's Bedroom on January 8, 1907 at three in the afternoon

Edith Vanderbilt: Hey Will. Will?

William Vanderbilt: Hey mom do you need something?

Edith Vanderbilt: No. I just wanted to come and check on you. Considering you've been in your room most of the day.

William Vanderbilt: My apologies mom. I had another one of my dreams last night. You know how I am I have to draw it right after it happens or I forget.

Edith Vanderbilt: William that's beautiful.

William Vanderbilt: Thank you that means a lot coming from you. Also thank you for not looking at me as if I'm crazy when it comes to these dreams.

Edith Vanderbilt: Of course. I would never judge you when it comes to that. Never. But I have a good feeling we will be meeting this young lady very soon.

William Vanderbilt: I hope so too. Because father has been pushing me to marry for a long time now.

Edith Vanderbilt: I know he has. But like I said before I have a good feeling we will be meeting this young lady very soon.

William Vanderbilt: I really hope so mom. I really hope so.

Edith Vanderbilt: Well don't forget that dinner is in two hours. So please don't lose track of time ok.

William Vanderbilt: I won't. I promise.

Edith Vanderbilt: Ok. I love you son.

William Vanderbilt: Love you too.

Location: The sounds of Edith leaving the room

Location: Biltmore House the Catacombs January 8, 2021

Lyanna Asher: Wow this is beautiful. I wonder who this is?

Angela Veer: I have no idea. Hopefully once we restore it. We'll be able to figure out who it is and who made it.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Let's hope. Because we can use this in one of our many exhibits here in the house.

Lyanna Asher: Agree.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Why don't you go and get ready for the young adults party at the winery tonight.

Lyanna Asher: Sounds like a good plan to me. What time is the party tonight?

Alexander Vanderbilt: The party is at seven tonight.

Lyanna Asher: Sounds good to me.

Alexander Vanderbilt: I'll escort you back to the dorms so you can get ready for the party tonight.

Lyanna Asher: Sounds like a good plan to me. Thank you so much Alexander I really appreciate it.

Alexander Vanderbilt: You're welcome. Shall we?

Lyanna Asher: We shall.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Angela.

Angela Veer: Yes.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Keep me updated on everything that you find. Understood?

Angela Veer: Understood.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Excellent. You have a great day Angela.

Angela Veer: You too Alexander. You have a good day too.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Thank you.

Lyanna Asher: It was very nice meeting you Angela. I'm looking forward to working with you.

Angela Veer: Same here. You have a wonderful day as well Lyanna. Enjoy the party tonight.

Lyanna Asher: I will. Thank you. You have a wonderful day as well.

Angela Veer: Thank you.

Location: The sounds of Alexander and Lyanna leaving the catacombs and heading towards the dorms

Location: Biltmore Estate Employee Lodging Lyanna's apartment at six thirty at night

Location: The sounds of Lyanna's phone ringing and the sounds of her answering her phone

Lyanna Asher: Hey dad how are you?

Frank Asher: I'm doing good. How are you doing sweetie?

Lyanna Asher: I'm doing good. Getting ready to go to an employee wine party tonight.

Frank Asher: That's awesome sweetie. You have a wonderful time tonight.

Lyanna Asher: Thank you daddy. I'm really looking forward to it.

Frank Asher: I'm sure you are my sweet girl.

Lyanna Asher: So what do you got planned for tonight?

Frank Asher: I'm going to take your mom and your brother out tonight for dinner.

Lyanna Asher: That's awesome dad. You guys enjoy yourselves tonight.

Frank Asher: We will. It's just going to weird not having you with us.

Lyanna Asher: I'll be there with you guys in spirit. Hey dad I have to go and get to the event. I love you.

Frank Asher: I love you too sweetie. You have fun tonight.

Lyanna Asher: I will. Tell mom and Connor that I love them.

Frank Asher: I will sweetie. Bye.

Lyanna Asher: Bye.

Location: The sounds of Lyanna hanging up her phone

Lyanna Asher: Alright time to get some wine.

Location: The sounds of Lyanna leaving the room and heading for the winery for the party for the employees

Location: Biltmore Estate Winery at seven at night for the Wine Employee Party

Location: The sounds of the music playing all around the winery

Lyanna Asher: Hi can I have a Chenin Blanc please?

Bartender Number One: Yes ma'm. Here you go and enjoy.

Lyanna Asher: Thank you.

Bartender Number One: You're welcome. Please enjoy your night.

Lyanna Asher: Thank you and I am planning on it.

Nayla O'Hara: Hi. How are you doing tonight?

Lyanna Asher: I am doing good. How are you?

Nayla O'Hara: Oh let me introduce myself. My name is Nayla O'Hara. I work in the gift shop at the main house.

Lyanna Asher: Lyanna Asher. I just arrived here today. So today is my first day employed at Biltmore Estate. I'm working in the exhibits department.

Nayla O'Hara: Congradulations.

Lyanna Asher: Thank you. I'm so excited to be working here.

Nayla O'Hara: Well its the best place to work. That's for sure.

Lyanna Asher: How long have you've been working here Nayla?

Nayla O'Hara: I've been working here for about three years now.

Lyanna Asher: Wow that's incredible.

Nayla O'Hara: I agree. It definitely stays interesting that's for sure.

Lyanna Asher: I'm sure. That's jobs for you. Every job is always interesting that's for sure.

Nayla O'Hara: I agree with you on that one. Do you want to hangout together for the rest of the evening and meet some of my other friends here on Biltmore Estate?

Lyanna Asher: I would love too. That would be awesome.

Nayla O'Hara: Alright let's go. They are just right over here.

Lyanna Asher: Awesome let's go.

Location: The sounds of them walking to the other side of the room

Location: Biltmore Estate January 8, 1907 in the main dining room at seven at night

George Vanderbilt: Don't forget that we have a party with a lot of important families in a couple of days son.

William Vanderbilt: I haven't forgotten father.

George Vanderbilt: Also son there's going to be a lot of eligible women at the party as well. So you never know you might meet your future wife at the party.

Edith Vanderbilt: George stop this right now. Stop pestering your son about this. If it happens. It will happen. So let's drop the subject please or else you will be sleeping alone tonight. Do you hear me?

George Vanderbilt: Fine my love. I will stop the subject for now.

Edith Vanderbilt: Thank you.

William Vanderbilt: May I be excused please. I have a slight headache and I want to get some rest.

Edith Vanderbilt: Of course you can son. Go and get some rest.

William Vanderbilt: Thank you. Father?

George Vanderbilt: Yes you may be excused.

William Vanderbilt: Thank you. Good night mother. Good night father. Love you.

George Vanderbilt: Sleep well son.

William Vanderbilt: Thank you father.

Edith Vanderbilt: Sleep well son.

William Vanderbilt: Thank you mom.

Location: The sounds of William leaving the room and heading towards his bed chamber

Location: Biltmore Estate Winery January 8, 2021 at 8:30 in the evening

Lyanna Asher: Wow Biltmore knows how to throw a party.

Nayla O'Hara: I agree with you on that one. I always enjoy these parties. That's for sure.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Good evening ladies.

Lyanna Asher: Good evening Alexander. How's your evening going so far?

Alexander Vanderbilt: It's going well. Thank you for asking. Are you enjoying your evening so far?

Lyanna Asher: So far so good.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Well that's good to hear. Hey Lyanna can you meet me at the southern part of the estate that we were heading towards at nine in the morning please?

Lyanna Asher: Yes of course. Is everything okay Alexander?

Alexander Vanderbilt: Everything is fine. I just thought we could continue are tour of the estate tomorrow. If you're up for it of course.

Lyanna Asher: I'm in.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Alright. I will see you in the morning. Have a wonderful evening ladies.

Lyanna Asher: You too Alexander. Have a wonderful evening and I will see you in the morning.

Location: The sounds of Alexander walking away and heading towards the other side of the room

Nayla O'Hara: You want to get another glass of wine?

Lyanna Asher: I'm in. Let's go.

Location: The sounds of both Lyanna and Nayla heading towards the bar

Location: Biltmore Estate Employee Lodging Lyanna's Apartment at ten at night where Lyanna is having another one of her dreams

Lyanna Asher: Hi.

William Vanderbilt: Hi.

Lyanna Asher: Lyanna.

William Vanderbilt: William.

Location: The sounds of Lyanna waking up from her dream

Lyanna Asher: William. Why do you keep coming to my dreams.

Location: Biltmore Estate January 8, 1907 in William's Bed Chambers at the same time as Lyanna's Dream he's having the same dream

Lyanna Asher: Hi.

William Vanderbilt: Hi.

Lyanna Asher: Lyanna.

William Vanderbilt: William.

Location: The sounds of William waking up from his dream

William Vanderbilt: Lyanna. Why do you keep coming to my dreams.

Location: Biltmore Estate Pond on January 9, 2021 at nine in the morning

Location: The sounds of Lyanna's phone ringing

Lyanna Asher: Hello.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Good morning Lyanna.

Lyanna Asher: Good morning Alexander.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Hey I just wanted to let you know I'm going to be twenty minutes late. I hope that's okay.

Lyanna Asher: That's totally fine Alexander. I'll just hang out around the pond for a little bit until you get here.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Sounds good. See you soon Lyanna. Bye.

Lyanna Asher: Bye.

Location: The sounds of Lyanna walking closer to the pond hidden in some foliage and the sounds of her hanging up her phone and putting it inside her bag and laying her bag on the ground

Lyanna Asher: Wow this is so beautiful.

Location: The sounds of Lyanna being unknowingly pushed into the pond

Lyanna Asher: Ahhh!

Location: The sounds of her landing into the pond and then the sounds of her time traveling to the past

Alexander Vanderbilt: You're finally going to meet your one true love Lyanna. After all these years of dreaming about him. You're finally going to meet him.