AN: I decided to write another full episode after all. We are going to see Mai's second episode, which will be nothing like what was only summed up in three sentences previously (for those who remember that far back) and where she'll be against two characters I created for the sole purpose of this fic (and the only such characters who appear throughout). Due to the amount of time that's passed between the release of this episode and the previous one, I will include the question round for Round 1 (as a refresher of sorts), but not Round 2. And yes, I am aware of certain... things that have happened since I originally wrote this fic four years ago, and have duly addressed them in the new final chapter.

"Today, these three players are after big bucks... but they'll have to avoid the Whammy, as they play the most exciting game of their lives!" exclaimed Rod, opening another episode. "From Television City in Hollywood, it's time to PRESS YOUR LUCK! And now, here's your host, the star of 'Press Your Luck', Peter Tomarken!"

"Thank you! Thank you!" said Peter as he walked over to the podium. "Thank you, Rod Roddy! Welcome to 'Press Your Luck', telvision's most competetive game. Let's meet the three players vying for the big bucks today, starting with our first player, Ted Moore!"

Ted applauded at the mention of his name.

"So, Ted you live very close by if I'm not mistaken?" said Peter.

"Yes, I live in Torrance," replied Ted. "And I thought I'd come and see if I can bag some big bucks!"

"All right, then!" said Peter. "Good luck to you! Now let's meet our second player, Lianne Hatch!"

Lianne clapped.

"So, Lianne, tell us a little about yourself," said Peter.

"Well, I own a bar, and if I win maybe I can give it a serious remodelling," replied Lianne.

"Well, I'll make sure I come over when you do!" said Peter.

Everybody laughed at that.

Once the laughter died down, Peter said, "And here's our returning champion, Mai Shiranui!"

Mai cheered.

"$42348!" exclaimed Peter. "You can definitly have a nice wedding with that!

"Yes," agreed Mai. "Maybe today I can add at least enough for a down payment on a house for us!"

"Well, let's see how your luck holds out today!" said Peter. "All right, let's get started. A correct buzz-in gives you three spins and a correct multiple choice gives you one. Are you ready?"

"Yes," all three players responded.

With that, Peter asked the first question. "The British rock band New Order was formed by the surviving members of this band."

Both Mai and Ted buzzed in, but Ted's went off first. "Joy Division," said Ted.

"Is the correct answer Joy Division, The Velvet Underground, or Roxy Music? Lianne?"

"Joy Division."

"All right," said Peter. "Mai?"

"Joy Division."

"New Order is Phoenix that rose from the ashes of Joy Division! Ted gets three spins, Lianne gets a spin, and Mai gets a spin. Next question. Despite several stage and film roles, this actress is best known for the sitcom character Edna Garrett. Who is she?"

Both Mai and Lianne buzzed in, but Mai's went off first. "Charlotte Rae!" exclaimed Mai.

"Is she Charlotte Rae, Cloris Leachman, or Marcia Wallace? Ted?"

"I'll say, Marcia Wallace."

"Lianne?"

"Charlotte Rae."

"The character Edna Garrett is played by Ms. Charlotte Rae! Ted stays at three, Lianne goes to two, and Mai buzzed in so she goes to three. Third question. Step into the 'Press Your Luck' Time Machine. The term "United Nations" is first used to describe the Allies of World War II, the classic movies "Casablanca" and "Holiday Inn" premiere in theaters, and the New York Times launches its bestseller list. What year is this?"

Lianne buzzed in. "1945."

"Is it 1945, 1940, or 1942? Mai?"

"1942!"

"Ted?"

"I'm gonna go with 1942."

"That wonderful year is 1942! Ted picks up a spin and goes to four, Lianne stays at two, and Mai goes to five. Last question, players. Moon, Shasta, and Marguerite are all types of what flower?"

Nobody buzzed in. After the "time's up" buzzer sounded, Peter provided them with the choices of rose, daisy, or tulip. All three said "daisy", giving Ted a total of five spins, Lianne three, and Mai six.

"And we'll be taking those spins to the big board right after this!" said Peter. "So don't go anywhere!"

A few minutes later, the players were ready to face the board. "It is time to play the big board," said Peter. "Over $25,000 in cash and prizes up there. And of course, there are Whammies up there as well, so watch out. The player who ends this round with the most money gets to play last in the final round, which is where you want to be. Spins may be passed at any time if you fear the Whammy, as you righfully should because four Whammies will put you out of the game. Player with the fewest spins goes first. Lianne, that's you. Three spins, are you ready?"

"Yes," said Lianne. "All right, no Whammies, no Whammies, lots of money... STOP!" The board stopped at $750, and Lianne wisely chose to spin again. Her second spin landed on $650, giving her $1400. However, her next spin was a Whammy.

A Whammy dressed as fortune teller appeared with a crystal ball containing a "no dollars" symbol. "It's coming to me now, I see financial disaster in your future," said the Whammy before disapearing in a puff of smoke.

"Well, Lianne, your out of money," said Peter. "But it's still early in the game, anything can happen. Now we go over to Ted, with five spins. Are you ready?"

"Sure am," replied Ted. "Okay, Whammies, stay away from me. Stay away... STOP!" The board stopped at $1250. Ted continued to go at the board, and hit $750, $500 and a spin, "go back two spaces" which led to $1500, and $200 and a spin with his remaining spins. Depsite his score of $4200 and the fact that neither of his opponents had any money, Ted took his newly-earned spins. He earned $550 and $1250 (from hitting "big bucks"), giving him a total of $6000.

With Ted's spins exhausted, control of the board went to Mai, who now had a lot of catching up to do. As before, she said "All right, give me some money, lots of it, big bucks, and..." She hopped out of her seat as she hit the buzzer and yelled, "STOP!" She hit $470, followed by a coffee set which added $605 to her score, "big bucks" which led to $1500, $400, $500 and a spin, and $1000. With only $4475 and knowing that odds were against her catching up to Ted with only one spin, she passed her remaing spin in hopes that Ted would hit a Whammy. Unfortunately, this backfired, as Ted hit $525.

"With $6525, Ted, you have first place and the advantage," said Peter. "And we'll be back with a whole 'nother round of questions and answers right after this."