User blog:MrTyeDye/Fanfiction: Peeking Through the Fourth Wall (Episode 12)

''[We open on the couch. This time, Lincoln and Lisa are joined by Lori and Leni.]''

Lincoln: Hey, everyone, welcome back! You may be wondering why we've got a spot on the couch open. Well... unfortunately, Lisa and I could only find two other sisters of ours who were available today. But that's okay, because we got someone else to fill in!

[Suddenly, Ronnie Anne jumps into the frame and lands on the couch, claiming a spot between Lincoln and Lisa.]

Ronnie Anne: 'Sup, Lame-Os?

Lincoln: Last week I told her about this project, and she said that she had to get in on it.

Ronnie Anne: Got that right. You think I'd just let this dweeb do all the riffing? Uh-uh. That's my turf.

Lincoln: Well... anyway, this one's called "An Older Remedy for a Younger Heart" by BigFanOfEntertainment! Let's take a look.

''A month has passed since Bobby, Ronnie Anne, and their mother moved away. ''

Ronnie Anne: Oh, cool, a story about me! I was wondering why you invited me down here to do this one.

''While the Loud sisters are in their rooms doing their own things, Lincoln is in his room talking to Ronnie Anne on his laptop. The two are laughing.''

Lincoln: "Then Lana tripped and accidentally dropped her bucket of worms on Lola! Oh boy, was she mad! Those two went at it for a few minutes until Dad broke them up!"

Ronnie Anne: (laughing) "Wow, Lincoln! There's never a dull moment with your family, is there?"

Ronnie Anne: Ooh, the twins were fighting again! That's so hilarious! Seriously, they couldn't think of a funnier anecdote for him to tell me?

Leni: I've got a few! There was this one time that Lori bought this pair of skinny jeans from the mall, and I was like, "They are way too small on you," but Lori was like, "They'll totes make my butt look bigger!" And then she tried to put them on, and-

Lori: Hey, Leni?

Leni: Yeah?

Lori: Shut up.

Lincoln: "I guess not. So how are things with you and your family?"

Ronnie Anne: "Oh, things are good. Carlota is still having me try on her clothes, but no problems here."

Ronnie Anne: Try on her clothes? They wouldn't fit me.

Lincoln: Yeah, she's way too... um...

[Lincoln blushes a bit.]

Lincoln: ...tall.

Lincoln: "Good to hear."

Ronnie Anne: "Well, it's almost time for dinner. So, I better go. Tell your sisters and parents I said 'hi'."

Lincoln: "I will. Tell your family I said 'hi', too."

Ronnie Anne: "Sure thing. Bye, Lame-o."

Lincoln: "Bye, Ronnie Anne."

''Lincoln ends his call. Just after the call ended, his smile fades away and he begins to look sad. He then sighs''

Rita: "Kids! Dinner is ready!"

''As soon as Rita said that, the girls rush out of their rooms and head to the dining room. Lincoln walks his way there. A few minutes later we see the family sitting in the dining room eating meatloaf. As they are eating, each of them was talking about their day. Right now, Lynn was talking about soccer pactice.''

Lisa: Oh, joy. The tense changes are back.

Lynn: "Jackie was close, put she couldn't get past me. I swept the ball away from her and kicked it right into the goal!"

Lynn Sr.: "That's my girl!"

Lynn Sr. high-fives his sporty daughter

Rita: "So Lincoln, how was your day?"

''Everyone looks at Lincoln. He has a bored look on his face and he's just eating his meatloaf while looking down.''

Rita: "Lincoln?"

Lincoln looks up and puts on a small fake smile

Lincoln: "Oh, uh. It was alright. Just an ordanary day for me. Nothing really worth talking about."

Ronnie Anne: What, I'm not worth talking about?

Everyone begins to look worried.

Luna: "Are you okay, bro?"

Lincoln: "Okay? I'm peachy. Never been better."

His family wasn't buying it.

Lisa: Thank you for pointing that out, narrator. There's no way we could have inferred that from the dialogue.

Rita: "Sweetie, what's wrong?"

Lincoln: "Wha- Mom, nothing is wrong."

Lori: "We're not buying it. Just tell us what's bugging you."

Lisa: And now they're having the characters reiterate what we heard the narrator say. This is written with all the subtlety of a hammer to the gonads.

[Ronnie Anne and Lincoln snicker.]

Lisa: Is something funny?

Ronnie Anne: Heh... you said "gonads".

Lori: Oh, grow up, you two.

Lana: "Are you sick?"

Lola: "Is someone picking on you?"

Leni: "Did you get in trouble at school?"

Lisa: "Did you fail one of your tests?"

Lincoln: "No, no, no, and no. Guys, nothing is wrong. You have nothing to worry about. I just... feel a little tired right now. I'm sorry, but I'm not really in the mood to talk. If you don't mind, I think I'm gonna turn in."

Lynn Sr.: "But son, it's a little bit early to go to bed. And it's Friday."

Lincoln: "Like I said, I'm really tired. So, can I please just get some rest?"

Leni: Aww. I think he just misses his girlfriend.

Lincoln: She's not my girlfriend!

Ronnie Anne: [At the same time] I'm not his girlfriend!

[Leni gives them a concerned look.]

Ronnie Anne: What?

Leni: So... you're not his friend? Or are you saying that you're not a girl? Or-

Lincoln: Drop the act, Leni. I know you know what "girlfriend" means.

Leni: Oh, all right. Can't blame me for trying.

Lincoln: Yes, I can.

''Lincoln began to walk out the dining room. The family still wanted to talk to him, but thought maybe it was best to not bother him and leave him be for now.''

Rita: "Okay. Good night, sweetie."

Lynn Sr.: "Good night, son."

Sisters: "Good night, Lincoln."

Lincoln: "Good night, guys."

Lincoln walks upstairs to his room, leaving his family in the dining room.

Lynn: "What do you think is wrong with him?"

Luna: "Your guess is as good as mine."

Lana: "Why won't he just tell us?"

Lucy: "If I had to guess, he probably doesn't want us to worry."

Lori: But we're your sisters. It's our nature to worry about you. You know that, right, Lincoln?

Lincoln: Yeah...

Lynn Sr.: "Well, if he's really tired, maybe we shouldn't bother him."

Rita: "Are you sure? I'm worried about him."

Lynn Sr.: "If he's like that again tomorrow, we'll talk to him."

''Later, we see Lori heading to her room to charge her phone. Just then, she hears a groan from Lincoln's room.''

Lori: "Lincoln?"

Lori walks over to Lincoln's door.

Lori: Am I actually showing concern for Lincoln's well-being?

Ronnie Anne: Why's that surprising?

Lori: It's just so rare that I get to see myself written like that.

[Ronnie Anne looks at Lincoln.]

Lincoln: ...yeah, you missed a lot. I'll explain later.

Lincoln: (talking to himself) "What is wrong with you, Lincoln? It's been a month since Ronnie Anne moved away, and everyone is starting to worry about you. Why can't you just get over it already?"

Lincoln then pulls out a picture of Ronnie Anne and looks at it.

Lincoln: (sadly) "Oh, Ronnie Anne. I wish we could've hung out a little more. Now we won't be able to see each other for a long time."

Ronnie Anne: [Mockingly] "Oh, Ronnie Anne, ma petit belle... [Cackles] Talk about mushy! Is that really the way you talk about me when I'm not around?

Lincoln: No! No, it isn't!

''Lincoln puts the picture away and lays down with his face in the pillow. Unbeknownst to him, Lori was standing right in front of his door and heard everything he said, she had a look on her face that looked like she was going to cry.''

Lori: (sadly) "Oh, Lincoln."

''It cuts to Lori in her room. She is talking to Bobby through her laptop.''

Bobby: "Wow. He really misses Ronnie Anne that much?"

Lincoln: I don't!...I mean, I do miss you, Ronnie Anne, but I don't miss you miss you. Not the way that Lori misses Bobby.

Lori: "Yes. I thought I would be an emotional wreck without you here, but Lincoln seems to be having it worse than me. He won't even tell anyone. What should I do?"

Bobby: "Hmm. Maybe you should take him out for a day. Take him to some fun places. Whenever Ronnie Anne feels down, I would take her to the places she enjoys."

Lincoln: Like where?

Ronnie Anne: Well, you know, the park, the basketball court, the arcade, the beauty salon, the-

Lori: What was that last one?

[Ronnie Anne blushes.]

Ronnie Anne: ...the arcade?

Lori: "You sure it'll work?"

Bobby: "It always works for Ronnie Anne. Plus, when was the last time you and Lincoln hung out together, just you two? Don't you want to spend some quality time with your little bro?"

Lincoln: Yeah, when was the last time we hung out like that?

Lori: What about last week, when I took you to see Black Lynx?

Lincoln: You got us kicked out thirty minutes in for fangirl-screaming every time Michael B. Jackson appeared on screen.

Leni: Um, spoilers? I haven't seen that yet!

Lori: "Well, it has been a while since Lincoln and I spent some time together. I guess we're due for some bonding time. And it looks like he needs it now more than ever. Alright, I'll do it. Thanks, Boo-Boo Bear."

Bobby: "No problem, Babe. Tell, Lincoln I said 'hi'."

Lori: "Sure thing. Good night."

Bobby: "Good night."

''Lori ends the call. Just then, Leni comes in after taking a shower.''

Leni: "So, what did you can Bobby talk about?"

Lisa: A baffling grammatical error in an otherwise sound piece. God, it irks me when competent writers don't proofread.

Ronnie Anne: [Coughs] Nerd.

Lori: "About Lincoln. I know what's wrong him. He misses Ronnie Anne."

Leni: "Oh, poor Linky."

Lori: "Yes, it's sad. But I know what I'm gonna do. Tomorrow, I'm gonna take Lincoln out to some fun places and have a good time with him."

Leni: "That sounds nice Lori."

Lori: "Yeah. Hopefully, it'll get him out of his funk."

Leni: "Funk? Lincoln smells bad? He didn't smell bad at dinner."

Lori: "No, Leni. I mean-" (sigh) "Never mind."

Leni: So, like, the music, then? Because I think Lincoln prefers rock.

''Next morning, we see Lincoln in his bed, reading a comic book. Just then, he hears a knock on his door.''

Lincoln: "Who is it?"

Lori: "It's Lori. May I come in?"

Lincoln: "Sure. Come on in."

Lori opens the door and enters Lincoln's room with a smile on her face.

Lori: "Hey Lincoln. Get ready, 'cause I'm taking you out today."

Lincoln: "Where are you taking me?"

Lori: "To places were we'll have fun. First we'll go to the beach, then we'll go to the arcade, then we'll have lunch, and finally, we'll see a movie."

Lincoln looks at her with doubt.

Lincoln: "Alright, Lori. What is it? What do you want from me?"

Lori: Whoa! Where did that come from? Can't a girl do something nice for her little brother?

Ronnie Anne: You sound just like Bobby. "Come on, Nie Nie! Can't a guy do something nice for her little sister? I'm totally not trying to butter you up or anything!

[Lincoln and Ronnie Anne laugh and high-five each other.]

Lori: "What do I- Lincoln. Can't a girl just want to spend some time with her little brother?"

''Lori give Lincoln a cute smile. Lincoln sighs in defeat.''

Lincoln: "Alright. I guess it wouldn't hurt if we hung out today. We haven't hung out in some time. Good thing today is Saturday."

Lori: "Great! Let's get going."

''Lincoln and Lori walk downstairs. They notice their mother sitting at the dining room table reading a book.''

Lori: "Mom, I'm gonna take Lincoln out for a while."

Rita: "Where are you taking him?"

Lori: "Just some places where we'll have fun together."

Rita: "Oh, a little sibling bonding time? That sounds nice. Make sure you and Lincoln get home before it gets dark."

Lori: "Don't worry, mom. We won't be out too long."

Lincoln: "See you later mom."

Rita: "Bye, sweetie. I love you."

Lincoln: "Love you, too."

Lincoln heads outside to Vanzilla.

Rita: "Did you find out what's troubling him."

Lisa: Okay, seriously. Am I missing something? Are question marks considered offensive in some cultures?

Lori: "Last night, I heard him talk to himself. He misses Ronnie Anne."

Rita: "Really? Ohhh, poor baby."

Lori: "I know. But I talked with Bobby and told me that spending time with him and taking him to places he likes should cheer him up."

Rita: "Maybe you also should try talking to him about it. Get him to open up about how he feels. I think he could really use some comfort from his big sister."

Lori: "Okay, mom. I'll try.

Rita: "Thanks, sweetie."

Lincoln (off-screen): "Hurry up, Lori!"

Lori: "Coming, Lincoln!"

''Lori goes outside and she and Lincoln get inside Vanzilla. Lori starts the van and drives off. The two make it to the beach where there is a lot of people. Lincoln and Lori go to seperate changing stations to change into their swimwear. Lincoln comes out wearing his orange trunks and Lori comes out wearing her light blue two-piece bikini. The two set up a spot on the beach and sit under the umbrella.''

Lincoln: Well, now I'm glad I got Ronnie Anne to read this with us instead of Clyde.

Lori: "Isn't this nice, Lincoln? Just us, at the beach, with the nice sunlight, the nice breez, and a nice view of the ocean?"

Lisa: Oh, I do love the "breez". I haven't felt a cool "breez" in quite a while.

Leni: Me neither!

Lincoln: "Yeah. I guess this is... nice."

There is silence between them for a few seconds.

Lori: "So, uh. Let's put some sunscreen on."

Lincoln: "Sunscreen?"

Lori: Yeah, sunscreen. You know, that thing you put on your skin to keep yourself from getting burned?

Lincoln: I know what sunscreen is.

Lori: Then why doesn't he? [Points to screen]

Lori: "Well, duh. We don't want to get sunburned, do we?"

Lincoln: "Good point."

Lori: "Alright then."

Lisa: One, two, three, four... five lines to establish that they're going to put sunscreen on. Is this writer familiar with the phrase "brevity is the soul of wit"?

[The other four look blankly at Lisa.]

Lisa: [Sighs] Never mind. My cultural references are wasted on you neanderthals.

''Lori pulls a bottle of sunscreen out of her purse. She applies some to her right hand, then, without warning, she grabs Lincoln's left arm and put some on it.''

Lincoln: "What are you doing?!"

Lori: "What does it look like? I'm putting sunscreen on you."

As she said this, she was applying the suncreen on Lincoln's other arm and chest, much to his annoyance.

Lincoln: (annoyed) "I'm not a baby, Lori! I can do it, myself!"

Lincoln: [To Ronnie Anne] Good thing you don't have to deal with this kind of thing.

Ronnie Anne: What makes you think I don't? Bobby babies me just as much as Lori babies you.

Lincoln: No, I mean, you don't need sunscreen, do you? 'Cause you have more melanin.

Lisa: Actually, that's a myth. Melanin does provide some level of protection from ultraviolet rays, but it's no substitute for sunscreen. People of African and Latin American descent can, and do, get sunburned.

Ronnie Anne: Yeah, Lisa's right. Trust me, I would know. Carlota got a nasty one last summer. You should've seen her freak out when she started peeling. [Laughs]

Lori: (slightly annoyed) "Well, excuse me for caring about my little brother!"

Lincoln: "Well, you're just- Ugh, forget it!"

''Lincoln turns around while crossing his arms, leaving his back facing Lori. Lori uses this as an oppertunity to put sunscreen on his back, which she does.''

Lincoln: "Are you done?"

Lori: "Yes. Sorry, Lincoln. I wasn't trying to baby you."

Lincoln turns around and looks at her

Lincoln: *sighs* "It's fine. Sorry for yelling."

Lori: "It's okay. If you want, I'll let you put sunscreen on me, so we'll be even."

Lincoln begins to blush.

Lincoln: "No thanks."

Ronnie Anne: Is Lincoln getting all hot and bothered over his big sister?

Lori: Gosh, that's adorable.

Lincoln: [Blushes] S-shut up!

Lori: Well, can you at least put some on my back?"

Lincoln: "What?!"

Lori: "What are you worried about? There's literally nothing embarassing about this."

Lori says this as she puts sunscreen on herself except her back.

Lincoln: (nervously) "It's just... I, um."

Lori looks at him with puppy dog eyes.

Ronnie Anne: Lori can do puppy eyes?

Lincoln: We all can. It's something you've gotta master if you live in this house.

Lori: "Please, Lincoln? You don't want my back to get burned, do you?"

''Lincoln: (thinking in his head.) Wow. She never asked this nicely before. (out loud) *sighs* "Alright. But only because you asked nicely"''

''Lori smiles and then lays on her belly. Lincoln puts suncreen on his hand and begins rubbing it on his sister's back. After rubbing her back for a few seconds, Lori sits up.''

Lori: "Thanks Lincoln."

Lincoln: "No problem."

After the two sit and enjoy the view for a couple mintues, Lori speaks up.

Lori: "Lincoln?"

Lincoln looks up to his sister.

Lincoln: "Yes."

Lisa: "Yes. I am Lincoln. Thank you for noticing."

Leni: No, you're not. You're Lisa.

Lori: "How are you feeling right now?"

Lincoln: "Alright. Why do you ask?"

Lori: "I'm just making sure you're having a good time. That's why I took you out for today."

Lincoln: "Well, I am. But, thanks for asking."

Lori: "Anytime. Ready to go in the water? I'll race you."

Lori gets up and runs towards the water, leaving Lincoln behind.

Lincoln: "Hey!"

''Lincoln gets up and catches up with Lori. Lori makes to the water first, then Lincoln gets in the water a couple seconds after.''

Lincoln: "No fair, Lori! You cheated! You just went ahead without warning!"

Lori: Like I'd even need a head start to beat you.

Lincoln: That's just 'cause you have longer legs!

Lori: Excuses, excuses.

Lori: (smugly) "Yeah? Well, what are you gonna do about it, little man?"

Lincoln smirks at her.

Lincoln: "This!"

''Lincoln splashes Lori. Lori grins''

Lori: "Oh, it's on now!"

''The two splash each other and then begin to playfully wrestle. After a few minutes, the two get out of the water and sit on their spot.''

[Ronnie Anne frowns and looks off to the side.]

Lincoln: Something the matter?

Ronnie Anne: Um... kind of.

Leni: What?

Ronnie Anne: I-it's nothing. Don't worry about it.

Lori: Come on, Ronnie Anne, tell us. We're not gonna keep reading if there's something bugging you.

Ronnie Anne: It's just... I... [Sighs] I'm a little jealous, okay?

Lincoln: Jealous?

Ronnie Anne: Reading about you and Lori bonding like that and having such a good time... I mean, it makes me feel kind of left out. I wish Bobby was here.

[Lincoln puts his arm around her.]

Lincoln: Well, you have me. I'm no Bobby, but I'll do in a pinch, won't I?

[Ronnie Anne laughs and flicks Lincoln in the forehead, but then returns the gesture.]

Ronnie Anne: You dork.

[Ronnie Anne and Lincoln keep their arms around each other for a moment, but pull away from each other once they see Lori, Leni and Lisa smiling at them dreamily.]

Lincoln: "Wow! That was fun!"

Lori: "It sure was, bro."

Lori notice a couple of teenagers playing Volley Ball.

Lori: "Wanna play at little Volley Ball?"

Lincoln: "Sure!"

''Lincoln and Lori walked over to the teenagers and asked if they could join in. The teenagers accepted them and they played together. Lincoln and Lori went against the two teenagers. Working together, the siblings scored a few times, but they were still having fun. The two teenagers were having fun too, and told the siblings that they make a great team. The siblings thanked them for the compliment. After staying at the beach for almost an hour, the two got dressed in their normal clothes, packed everything up, got inside Vanzilla and head to their next stop; the arcade. The two go inside.''

Lisa: And we have yet another story that can't decide whether it wants to be told in past or present tense.

Ronnie Anne: Does she always make this much of a fuss about grammar?

Lincoln: You have no idea.

Lori: "So, what do you want to play first?"

''Lincoln looks around. he notices a familiar dance game.''

Lincoln: "Dance Battle! Let's play that!"

''Lincoln rushes over the game and Lori follows. They insert a few coins and the game starts. Lori and Lncoln dance for a couple minutes).''

Lori: "Wow, Lincoln. You're really got some moves there."

Lincoln: "You're pretty good yourself."

Lisa: These moments would feel more heartfelt if we actually saw them play out. As it stands, it feels as though we're just reading a summary of a fun day.

Lori: "Thanks."

''The two continue to dance. When the game is over, Lincoln is the victor while Lori is sweating a little bit.''

Ronnie Anne: You lost to Lame-O at Dance Battle? [Snicker] That's embarrassing.

Leni: Hey, Lincoln's good! In fact, the first time I saw him play, he beat the game in, like, ten seconds.

Ronnie Anne: Really?

Leni: Yeah! He started it up, and ten seconds later the screen said that the game was over!

[Ronnie Anne cackles while Lincoln groans and buries his face in his palms.]

Lincoln: "Alright! that was awesome!"

Lori: "Whew! I'll say. I bet you really loved playing this with Ronnie Anne."

Lincoln's smile almost fades away.

Lincoln: "Yeah."

Lori: "So, have you talked to her, lately?"

Lincoln: "Uhh, yeah. She's doing fine. Everything's good."

Lori: "What about you? How are you holding up since she and Bobby moved away?

Lincoln: (nervously) "Oh, I'm doing just fine."

Lori: "Are you sur-"

Lincoln: "Look over there! It's one of those zombie games."

''Lori: (in her head) *sigh* "So Close. Maybe when we go out to eat, I can get him to open up." (out loud) "Okay. Let's go blast some zombies."''

''The two stayed at the arcade for an hour. Now the two are going to have Lunch. Lori drives Lincoln to a very familiar resturant; Jean Juan's French Mex Buffet. The same place he and Lori first went on their double-date with Bobby and Ronnie Anne. Lori get's out of the car and walks to the passenger side where Lincoln is sitting.''

Lincoln: "Why are we here?"

Lori: "I figured this would be the best place to have lunch."

Lincoln: "Well, I don't want to eat here."

Lori: "Why?"

Lincoln: (nervously) "Because... Because, uh..."

Lori: "Because this place reminds you of Ronnie Anne?"

Lincoln: "No! It's just... I..."

Lori puts her hands on Lincoln's shoulders and looks at him with pleading eyes.

Lori: "Lincoln. You don't have to hide it anymore. I know you miss Ronnie Anne."

''Just after Lori said that, tears begin to come out of Lincoln's eyes. Lincoln begins to cry and Lori gives her brother a comforting hug.''

[Lincoln crosses his arms and pouts.]

Lincoln: This is so dumb!

Lori: Lincoln...

Lincoln: I didn't cry over Ronnie Anne moving away! Yes, I miss her, and yes, I think about her all the time, but I didn't...

[Lincoln looks over at Ronnie Anne.]

Lincoln: I mean, I'm not alone on this, am I? You think this is dumb too, right?

Ronnie Anne: Y-yeah! Totally. Like, geez, melodramatic much? What kind of crybaby does this writer think you are?

Lincoln: A pretty big one, apparently.

[After staring at each other for a moment, Ronnie Anne and Lincoln turn their eyes back towards the screen.]

Lori: (soothingly) "There, there. It's okay. Let it out."

''Lori sits by her borther and hugs him in a motherly fashion. Lincoln cried on his sisters shoulder...''

Lisa: Past. Or. Present. Tense.

''...while Lori kept holding him, gently stroking his hair. After five minutes, Lincoln looks up to Lori who has a sympathetic smile on her face.''

Lori: "I know how you feel. I miss Bobby, too."

Lincoln: "Why did we even go there in the first place? Did we really think we could convence them not to move? We pretty much wasted our time. I wasn't even any help. I'm sorry, Lori."

Lori: "Lincoln, no. Don't be sorry. It's not your fault. I'm the one who should be apologizing to you. I was really harsh towards you when I dragged you along. I know I'm a month late for this, but I'm really sorry, Lincoln.

Lincoln: You know, I never did get an apology for that.

Lori: Did so! I bought you ice cream on the way back, didn't I?

Lincoln: That's not an apology. That's bribery.

...though I did appreciate it.

Lincoln: *sniffs*"It's fine, Lori."

Lori: "Besides, it wasn't a complete waste of time. Bobby and I got to see each other one more time and we worked things out. And you and Ronnie Anne got to see each other one more time. Plus, you got along well with the Casagrandes, didn't you?"

Lincoln nods.

Lori: "Ronnie Anne, Bobby, and their mother are happy where they are. Aren't you happy for them?"

''Lincoln: Of course, I'm happy for them. It's just... I didn't think Ronnie Anne being away would bother me so much, but a while after they moved, I started feeling like... like I'm missing someone important in my life. I guess Clyde was right. I didn't realize how much I liked hanging out with Ronnie Anne. Now she's away, and I won't see her for a long time."''

Lincoln: Dumb, dumb, dumb. This story's treating us like we're lovers or something! We're not!

Ronnie Anne: Yes, thank you! I mean, could you even imagine you and I being like Lori and Bobby? Blech!

Lisa: Methinks the lord and the lady doth protest too much.

Ronnie Anne: What?

Lisa: Nothing.

Lori: "Lincoln. You and Ronnie Anne won't be apart forever, just like me and Bobby won't."

Lincoln: "Well, you two only have a year before you go to college together. Ronnia Anne and I have seven years."

Lori: "Well, we can still visit them once in a while."

Lincoln: "Yeah. I haven't thought of that."

Lori: "But Lincoln, why didn't you tell any of us you were feeling this way?"

Lincoln: "Well, I didn't want to worry you guys. And I thought I could get through this by myself, but as time went on, I just kept feeling worse."

Lori: "Lincoln. You should never be afraid to tell me, our sisters, or mom and dad. As a family, we should help each other when we have problems. We're all here for you. I'm here for you."

Lori: That's right, Lincoln. Don't ever forget that.

Leni: Ever.

[Lincoln smiles.]

Lincoln: Thanks, girls.

''Lori smiles at Lincoln. Lincoln smiles back at her with a couple tears falling down his face. He hugs Lori, who in turn hugs him back. The two hug for a minute, and they look at each other''

Lincoln: "Thanks, Lori."

Lori: "No problem, Lincoln."

Lori gives Lincoln a kiss on his cheek.

Lori: "Now let's go inside and eat."

''The two head inside the resturant. After they finished eating the two get inside Vanzilla and head to the cinema to watch a movie.''

Lincoln: "Today has been really great so far. I've enjoyed spending time with you. I wonder why we haven't been hanging out lately as much as we used to."

Lori: "Well, I guess it's because of how focused on myself I can be at times. After all, I talk on my phone a lot, especially when it's Bobby, and I also have a job now. Pretty soon, I'll be in college. And you tend to hang out with Clyde and your other friends."

Lincoln: "True."

Lori parks the van near the cinema.

Lori: "Lincoln. I'm starting to realize something."

Lincoln: "What's that?"

Lori: "I realize that... I have been rather harsh, and bossy in the past."

Lincoln: Understatement of the year.

Lori: "I mean, I'm not really sure why. I think maybe it's because of how big our family is. As time went on and mom and dad were having more kids, I was feeling pressured because, like, I'm the oldest of a lot of siblings. Sometimes I felt stressed knowing that I have to watch over a lot of siblings."

Lisa: And now we have tense changes in the dialogue, too. Wonderful.

Ronnie Anne: Don't make me give you a swirly, Lisa.

Lincoln: "Wow. I had no idea you felt that way."

Lori: "Yeah. I thought that because I was the oldest, that meant I had to take charge and make sure things don't get out of control. But... things still tend to get out of control, like the whole Sweet Spot fiasco, the time we fought over money, the time Leni and I fought over a stupid dress, and that's only naming a few. *sigh*"

Ronnie Anne: The what, the what, and the what?

Leni: You don't want to know.

Lori: "And I've been real harsh to you guys before. I still remember when I was hostile towards you for no reason, and when I made you guys do chores and other favors so I could give you rides. I guess what I'm saying is, I'm starting to think that... maybe I'm not a good big sister after all."

Lincoln: Well, you're right. You're not.

[Lori gasps.]

Lincoln: You're a great big sister.

[Lori sighs with relief.]

Lori: Thanks, Lincoln. Though I probably should've seen that coming.

Lori looks sad, but Lincoln looks at her with a smile.

Lincoln: "Well, I don't believe that."

Lori: "What?"

Lincoln: "I think you're an awesome big sister. I mean, yeah can be bossy sometimes, but your there for us when we need you. Remember when I took charge instead of you when mom and dad were out? Things were going nuts. If it wasn't for you, we would've been in huge trouble... although we still got busted when dad found the broken golf club. My point is, you show good leadership when necessary."

Lori: "You really think so?"

Lincoln: "Yeah. Besides, it's not like I'm any better. I've been harsh before too, like the time I humiliated you guys to win a trophy, the time I kicked you guys out of the pool I bought, the time I acted like I was better than you because of a limo, and that's only naming a few."

Ronnie Anne: You've gotta tell me all these stories someday.

Lori: "Well, at least you try and make up for your mistakes."

Lincoln: "Come on, Lori. You came around before as well. You apologized for your attitude towards me, you and the others helped me with my project, you apologized to Leni for trying to get her to fail at getting her license and tried to help her with me. There was the time you guys dressed up as your superhero personas for me, and it was your idea. And let's not forget. Today, you helped me with my problem. Honestly, I couldn't ask for a better sister."

Lori smiles at Lincoln.

Lori: "And I couldn't ask for a better brother."

The two hug each other for a few seconds.

''[Lori, Leni and Lincoln squeeze themselves together and group hug. Lisa then crawls over Ronnie Anne's lap and joins them. Ronnie Anne looks at them with a faint smile on her face.]''

Lincoln: Aw, c'mon, Ronnie Anne. You get in here, too.

[Ronnie Anne's smile swells as she leans in and joins the hug.]

Lincoln: "Now let's go inside and see what movies are playing."

Lori: "Alright."

The two enter the cinema and look at what movies are playing.

Lincoln: "Oh check it out. There's a romantic comedy that's gonna play."

Lori: (surprised) "Really? You want to watch that?"

Lincoln: "Why are you surprised? I watch Dream Boat with you and our sisters."

Ronnie Anne: [Snickers] You watch the Dream Boat?

Lincoln: Yeah, so? What's the big deal? You watch it too.

Ronnie Anne: [Flustered] Wha... how did you know?!

[Lincoln smirks.]

Lincoln: Because you just told me.

Ronnie Anne: I... you... oh, go to hell, Lincoln!

Lori: "Good point."

Lincoln: "Besides, I heard good things about it."

Lori: "Well, I actually wanted to see this movie myself. Okay then we'll watch that."

The two notice a line.

Lori: "Oh boy, this might take a while."

Lincoln: "Looks like this is a good time for me to use the bathroom."

Lori: "Go ahead. I'll hold our place in line"

Lincoln: "I'll be right back."

''Lincoln makes his way to the restroom. He goes inside the restroom.''

Lisa: "He goes inside the restroom. He then uses the restroom. Then he washes his hands in the restroom. Then he opens the door to the restroom. Then he exits the-"

Lori, Leni, Lincoln and Ronnie Anne: Shut up, Lisa!

''He notices that no one else is in there. After he finishes, he makes his way to the door, but just before he leaves, three teenage boys (14 years old to be exact) enter the restroom and stand in front of Lincoln giving him a threatening look.''

Ronnie Anne: I'm so glad the story specified that they were fourteen. That's such a vital detail. If not for that I would have just assumed they were fifteen.

Lincoln: (nervously) "Uhhh, hello."

Guy in the middle: "You Lincoln Loud?"

Lincoln: "That depends on who's asking."

Mike: "I'm Mike. These are my friends Duncan and Drake."

Drake: "Are you the same kid who had his sister pretend to be you and win a bunch of football games?"

Ronnie Anne: Okay, what? How many of these off-the-wall stories do you have?!

Lincoln: More than I can count.

Lincoln blushes from that question.

Lincoln: "As much as I hate to admit it, yes, that was me. Why do you guys care?"

Duncan: "For that last game, we made a wager with some other guys. We bet 50 dollars that you would win."

Lincoln: (shocked) "50 Dollars?!"

''Mike: That's right! But after you got busted and screwed up the game, we lost the bet! You costed us that money, and now, we're gonna make you pay!"''

Lori: That's literally on you for betting fifty dollars on a junior football game.

''The three guys crack their knuckles. Lincoln starts shaking in fear. He tries to get away from them and makes it to the doorway, but Duncan grabs him. Lincoln holds on to the side of the doorway.''

Lincoln: "HEEELLLLP!"

Lincoln shouted loud enough for the people in the cinema to hear, including Lori.

Lori: "Lincoln?!"

''Lori runs off the find Lincoln. Duncan pulls Lincoln away from the door and closes it. Mike tells Duncan and Drake to hold him against to the wall. Mike looks at Lincoln with a devious smile.''

Mike: "I'm gonna enjoy this."

''Mike punched Lincoln in his gut. Lincoln grunted in pain. Mike punched Lincoln all over his upper body and a couple times in his face.''

Lincoln: "Why are you doing this?! It's not my fault you guys decided to wager money!"

Lori: My point exactly.

Mike: "Zip it, pipsqueek!"

Mike prepairs to throw another punch at Lincoln.

Lori: "HEY!"

The three guys turn there heads and see Lori, who looks extremely ticked off.

Lori: "LEAVE. HIM. ALONE!"

Leni: I feel like this has happened to me before. I'm getting a serious case of dijon mustard.

Lisa: That's "deja vu", Leni.

Mike: (snickers) "Or what? What are you gonna do about it, toots?"

''Mike walks over toward Lori. He tries to throw a punch at her, but Lori garbs his wrist and squeezes it, hurting Mike''

Lisa: I must say, I've never had my wrist "garbed" before. I wonder how that feels.

Mike: "Owowowowow!"

Lisa: Ah. Apparently, it's quite painful.

''Lori then pushes Mike back causing him to fall down. Duncan and Drake lets Lincoln go runs towards her in an attempt to attack her, but Lori quickly grabs the two and makes them headbutt each other, hurting them a lot. While Mike is holding his wrist and the other two have the hands on their heads, Lori glares at them.''

Lori: "Now you listen here, punks! If you ever try to hurt my brother again, there will be dire consequences?! Am I clear?!"

''The three nod in fear. Just then, a few staff member appear.''

Ronnie Anne: Sheesh. Remind me to never pick a fight with Lori.

Staff member #1: "What's going on here?"

Lori: "These three troublemakers where attacking my little brother."

Lisa: Oh, is that so? They where attacking Lincoln? Gosh, I wonder-

Ronnie Anne: Swirly.

Lisa: I'll shut up.

The staff members look at the teens and they grab them.

Staff Member #2: "You kids are coming with us. We're gonna have your parents come and pick you up. I'm sure they'd like to have a talk with you."

Staff Member #3: "We are so sorry for this, ma'am."

Lori: "It's fine."

''The staff member take the teens away. Lori looks at Lincoln who is down on his hands and knees. He has a couple bruises on his face and a black eye. Lincoln looks up at Lori, who has a worried look on her face.''

Lori: "Are you okay, Lincoln?"

''In less than a second, Lincoln, having tears in his eyes, hugs Lori. Lori hugs him back comfortingly''

Lincoln: "I'm so glad you came, Lori! Those guys were crazy! They were mad about the football incident because they made a bet and they lost 50 dollars and they blamed me for it and, and-"

Lori: (comfortingly) "Shhh. It's okay, Lincoln. It's okay. I'm here. It's all over. They won't hurt you anymore."

Lincoln: *sniff* "Thank you, Lori."

Lori: "No need to thank me. I'm just looking out for my little brother."

Lincoln smiles a little.

Lori: "Are you hurt?"

Lincoln: "A little."

Lori: "Let's go home."

Lincoln: "Okay."

Leni: What about the movie?

Lincoln: I doubt I'd be in the mood for a movie after that.

''Lori takes Lincoln to Vanzilla and drives home. The two arrive and the house and walk inside. They see their sisters on the couch watching TV.''

Leni: "Hey guys. How was your- *gasp* Oh my gosh, Lincoln!"

''The sisters look at Lincoln and notice the bruises on him. In just a second, they sorround him.''

Luna: "Are you okay?!"

Luan: "What happened?!"

Lynn: "Who did this to you?!"

Lori: "GIRLS!"

The other sisters stop.

Lori: "Don't overwhelm, Lincoln. Give him some room."

Lisa: You heard her, Lincoln. Don't overwhelm. [Snickers]

The sisters stand in silence for a few seconds with worried looks on their faces.

Leni: "Sorry, Linky."

Lincoln: "It's fine."

Just then, the Loud parents come in the living room.

Lynn Sr.: "What's all the commotion about?"

''The parents look at Lincoln and are shocked. Rita gasps just like Leni did.''

Rita: "Lincoln!"

Rita rushes to Lincoln an kneels down to him.

Rita: "Sweetie are you okay?! Are you hurt?! Is anything broken?!

Lincoln: "I'm fine, mom. I'm a little hurt and have a few bruises, but nothing's broken."

Lynn Sr.: "What happened, son?!"

Lincoln: "Well, Lori and I were at the cinema, waiting in line. I went to use the restroom while Lori held our place in line. Before I could leave the restroom, three guys came in and started punching me."

Lana: "That's awful!"

Lynn: (livid) "Where are they?! I swear, when I find those punks, I'll, I'll-"

Lincoln: "Lynn! It's alright. Lori came in and saved me from them. Then the staff came in and took those boys away. Their parents will know about it and I imagine they'll be in huge trouble."

Lola: "Wait. Lori saved you?"

Lori: Why is that hard to believe? I don't know if she's trying to imply that I couldn't or I wouldn't, but either way, I'm offended.

Lincoln: "Yeah, I wish you guys could've seen it. She squeezed one of the guys' wrist and when the other two went at her, she grabbed them and made them headbutt each other. It was awesome. If it wasn't for her, I probably would've been hurt worse, I probably would've had a few broken bones as well."

Everyone looks at Lori.

Lori: "What?"

Lynn Sr. and Rita look at each other, then smile, then look at Lori.

Lynn Sr.: "Lori, your mother and I are very proud of you."

Rita: "You came to Lincoln when he needed you and you protected him from those trouble makers."

Lori: (blushes) "Oh, it was nothing."

Lynn: "Man, I wish I was there! I would've taught those boys a lesson they'll never forget."

Rita: "Well, Lori already taught them a lesson."

Lori: Yeah, exactly. Was she not listening?

Lucy: "So Lincoln. Apart those bullies beating you up, how was your day with Lori?"

Lincoln: "It was great. We had a lot of fun."

Leni: "So, are you over your 'Ronnie Anne' problem?"

Lincoln: It never was a "problem" to begin with!

Lynn: "Leni!"

Lincoln: "Oh no, it's fine. I talked with Lori, and I a lot feel better. I've been keeping it from you guys for a while. I thought I could get though it alone, but I just kept feeling worse. Sorry for worrying you guys."

Lynn Sr.: "It's alright son. Just don't ever think you need to deal with things like this alone. We're your family. We're here for you no matter what."

Sisters: "Yeah!"

Lincoln: "Thanks guys, guys."

Rita: "Alright Lincoln, let's treat your bruises. Luna, bring me the first aid kit."

Luna: "On it, mom."

''Later that night, we see Lincoln, who has a couple bandages on his face and is wearing his pajamas, in his room getting ready for bed. Just then, he hears a knock on his door.''

Lincoln: "Come in."

Lori, wearing her sleep wear, enters his room.

Lori: "Hey, Lincoln."

Lincoln: "Hey, Lori. What's up?"

Lori: "Leni went over to a friend's house for a sleepover. I was wondering if you would like to sleep in my room for tonight."

Lori: ...pardon?

Lincoln: Okay, letting me stay with her for the night is one thing, but I can't remember her ever inviting me in. That's kinda weird.

Lincoln: (surprised) "Really?"

Lori: "Yeah. It's gonna be pretty lonely without Leni. If you don't want to though, that's fine. I won't force you."

Lincoln: "Oh, sure. I'd love to."

Lori smiles.

Lori: "Great."

Lincoln grabs his pillow ad follows Lori to her and Leni's room.

Lincoln: "Lori?"

Lori: "Yes?"

Lincoln: "Would it be alright if I slept with you in your bed?"

Lori: And this just went from "kinda weird" to "extra weird with a side of fries".

Lori: "Wow. I was gonna ask you if you wanted to sleep with me in my bed."

Lori: And a Diet Coke.

Lincoln: Hey, Ronnie Anne, does Bobby ever let you sleep in his bed?

Ronnie Anne: Eww, no! Don't be disgusting.

Leni: It's not disgusting; it's cute! There's nothing more loving than sharing your bed with a younger sibling.

[Everyone looks at Leni funny.]

Lincoln: "So that's a yes?"

Lori: "Well, duh."

''Lincoln chuckles. Lori gets in her bed with Lincoln following along. The two lay right next to each other with a blanket over them. Lincoln looks at Lori with a smile.''

Lincoln: "Hey Lori. Thank you so much for everything today."

Lori smiles back at him.

Lori: "Anything for you, little brother."

Lincoln wraps his arms around Lori

Lincoln: "I love you, Lori."

Lori wraps her arms around Lincoln.

Lori: "I love you too, Linky."

[Ronnie Anne snickers.]

Lincoln: What?

Ronnie Anne: Nothing. Let's just finish the story, Linky.

Lincoln: Whatever you say, Nie-Nie.

''[Ronnie Anne gasps and slugs Lincoln in the arm. Lincoln yelps in pain and slugs her back.]''

Lori: All right, all right. Break it up, you two.

Lincoln falls asleep, but Lori is still awake and looks at him.

Lori: (in her head) "Wow. We haven't done this in a long time."

Lori: Yeah, see, there's a reason for that. Sharing my bed with a six-year-old isn't the same as sharing my bed with an eleven-year-old.

Lori remembers a night from when they were younger.

Flashback (7 years ago)

''We see a 10-year-old Lori sleeping in her bed. She had her own room at this time. A 4-year-old Lincoln enters the room with a sad look on his face. He shakes Lori.''

Young Lincoln: "Lori?"

Lori wakes up with an annoyed look on her face.

Young Lori: "Do you know what time it is? What do you want?"

Young Lincoln: "I'm sorry for waking you, but... can I sleep with you? I had a bad dream. I'm scared to sleep alone. Please?"

Lori: You know, Lana has the courtesy to just crawl in without waking me up.

Leni: How is that better, though? Lincoln's at least asking permission.

Lincoln: Gotcha there, Lori.

''Lincoln gives Lori a pleading look. Lori's annoyed looks truns into a worried look.''

Young Lori: *sighs* "Okay, Lincoln. Get in my bed."

''Lincoln smiles a little and gets in Lori's bed. He lies right next to her and Lori puts her blanket over them. Lincoln wraps his arms around Lori.''

Young Lincoln: "Thanks, Lori. I love you."

Lori smiles from what Lincoln said and wraps her arms around him.

Young Lori: "I love you too, little bro."

Lori kisses his forehead and they fall asleep.

Everyone: Awww...

Back to Present Time

Lori looks at her sleeping brother with a smile and kisses his forehead, just like she did on that night 7 years ago.

Lori: "Sweet dreams, little brother."

She falls asleep and the two sleep togther in each others' arms for the rest of the night.

The End

Lori: [Sighs blissfully] That was nice.

Lincoln: It was. But now it's time for bed.

Leni: [To the camera] Good night, everyone! Thanks for the cute story!

Lincoln: Yeah! And thanks for coming, Ronnie Anne.

Ronnie Anne: No problem, Lame-o. But I was wondering if I could crash here tonight. Bobby doesn't like driving this late at night.

Lori: Oh... well, I guess that's okay. I'm sure mom and dad won't mind. Did you bring everything you'll need?

Ronnie Anne: Yep.

Lori: Good. Lincoln, would you mind helping Ronnie Anne with the fold-out couch?

Lincoln: Oh! U-um, sure.

[Lori, Leni and Lisa get up from the couch and make their way up the stairs.]

Leni: Sweet dreams, you two!

''[Ronnie Anne and Lincoln continue to sit there in silence after the sisters leave. After a long spell, they slowly turn their heads toward each other.]''

Lincoln: So... it was... it was really nice to see you again.

Ronnie Anne: You too.

Lincoln: I missed you.

Ronnie Anne: I know.

''[The two of them scoot closer and closer together. Lincoln places a hand on Ronnie Anne's cheek and guides her face towards his. After staring into each others' eyes for a moment, they kiss. But the kiss is only held for a second before Lincoln pulls away.]''

Ronnie Anne: What? What's wrong?

''[Lincoln gestures towards the camera. Ronnie Anne turns to face the audience, blushing furiously.]''

Ronnie Anne: Dang it...