Thread:MrAnimatedToon/@comment-31647719-20180801204708/@comment-32807753-20180801220836

Lincoln: We'll have to see to find out.

Lola: Ooh! Look pictures!

Lori: Oh! It must be about my friends!

Lincoln: This should be interesting!

Leni: Why is Becky in there? I thought she was my friend...

Lori: Becky can have more than one friend, Leni!

Leni: Aww...

''It was a sunny Saturday afternoon in Royal Woods, Michigan. In the Loud House, 11-year old Lincoln was walking into the living room, holding one of his comic books.''

LINCOLN: Aah. A sunny Saturday afternoon. There's no better time to be reading a brand new "Ace Savvy." (turns to the readers) Now I know what you're probably thinking: "Lincoln. It's Saturday. Isn't that usually the day when everybody's home and your family gets a little hectic? Reading comics in peace would be impossible!" Well, yes, that is true. EXCEPT on days when the majority of your sisters have plans of their own outside of the house! Yep. Almost all of my sisters are out for the day. Leni's out shopping with some friends, Luna's at an audition, Luan's performing at a birthday, Lynn's prepping up for her next game, Lucy has her poetry class, Lisa's at a science fair, and Mom and Dad took Lily and the twins to the park.

Lincoln: Sheesh, with a schedule like this, you wonder how we're still able to do the show at this house.

Lincoln then slipped out of his pants and shirt, before taking a seat in the armchair.

LINCOLN: Lori's the only one home besides me. And she usually just spends her time either texting and/or calling Bobby or one of her friends. So she'll be up in her room for the day as she prefers the privacy. As do I. (grins widely as he looks down at his comic) And now to dive into Ace and Jack's next adventure against the Card Countess.

''Lincoln opened his book up and began to read. But just as he had finished reading the first two pages, Lori suddenly came running downstairs, holding her purse and talk to someone on her cellphone.''

LINCOLN: What?

Lincoln got out of the chair out of curiosity, and walked over to Lori who was standing at the door.

LINCOLN: Lori? What’s the hurry?

LORI: (to friend on phone, frantically) I know I know! Just hang on! I'm on my way! (hung up)

LINCOLN: Geez! Lori, what's the rush?

LORI: (noticed her brother) Oh! Sorry, Lincoln. I just remembered that I'm meeting with my friends at the mall today. And they're already there waiting for me!

LINCOLN: Ah, got it. Well, have a good time. (he then turned and starting heading back to his chair; whispering to readers) And thus more peace for me. (winks)

''Lori then opened the front door. But before she stepped outside, she stopped and turned to look at Lincoln, who sat in the chair reading his comic. Lori thought to herself for a bit. She didn't feel comfortable leaving her little brother at home alone, and she knew that their mom didn't approve of her younger children being left alone without supervision. Suddenly, an idea came to Lori. She then closed the door and turned to Lincoln with a smile.''

Lori: Wow. I actually care about Lincoln for once in one of these.

Lincoln: True that.

Leni: Aw. That's sweet.

LORI: Lincoln. Put your clothes on. You're coming with me.

LINCOLN: Wait, what?

LORI: I can’t leave you alone here. And besides, it’ll be a perfect opportunity for you to meet my friends!

LINCOLN: I don’t know, Lori. I was thinking I should stay here and read comics for a while.

LORI: Please, Linc. It’ll be fun! My friends are really fun to hang out with, and I bet that they’re gonna adore being with you. So what do you say?

''Lincoln didn’t know how to respond to this. He always liked to have time for himself, but he didn’t want to disappoint Lori. And he thought he could get to know Lori’s friends better. So he made his choice.''

LINCOLN: Okay, Lori. I’ll go with you.

LORI: Great! Let's go!

''So Lincoln put his clothes back on, and he and Lori got into Vanzilla and they drove off to the Royal Woods Mall. They eventually arrived. Lori parked the van, and the two of them got out and went into the mall.''

LORI: Come on, Linc, let's go! They could be anywhere.

LINCOLN: I'm coming I'm coming!

The two siblings walked around for about a minute before they heard a voice shouting Lori's name.

VOICE: Lori! Lori, over here!

The two turned around and saw Carol Pingrey, Becky, Dana, and Teri standing in the center of the lobby and waving to them.

LORI: There they are! Come on!

The Loud kids ran over to the group of girls.

LORI: Hey, girls! Sorry I'm late.

CAROL: It’s fine.

Just then, Teri noticed Lori’s guest.

TERI: Hey, Lori. Is that your little brother?

LORI: Oh, yeah! Guys, I think you know my brother, Lincoln.

Lincoln waved his hand shyly.

LORI: I was gonna come alone, but I didn’t want to leave him home alone, so I thought he could come with us.

DANA: That's fine. We can always use the company of another person. (looks down at Lincoln and smiles) Especially a cute one.

And with that, Lincoln began to blush.

BECKY: (nudges Dana) Dana! Stop it! You're embarrassing him. (under breath) Even though you're not wrong.

DANA: (giggles) Sorry. I couldn't help it.

[The sisters giggle]