Chapter 2: Doorstep

A few days later, the family had woken up, eating breakfast and getting ready for school.

"I'll get the newspaper."

Lana raced out of the door to fetch a newspaper. However, when she got out, she saw something unusual.

She opened the door and announced "People are rude! Somebody left a paper at front door that says "SEX F""

Her head disappeared from view again before family could reply but the head soon returned. "The paper has a blanket with a baby attached."

"What?"

Luan stood up. "I'll check it out."

Luan opened the door and took a peek. Lana was right. There was indeed a note with a newborn baby wrapped in a blanket attached to it. Baby was currently sleeping. Luan looked at the note and started to read:

"Sex: F. Mother: Lori Loud. Father: Lincoln Loud" Then there was an "Extraction date" that indicated that the baby was just a three days old. Finally a sentence "You can take a DNA test if you want to be sure.". No indication about who sent the thing.

Luan double-checked the names. Oh no! Was that really true?

Luan went inside with Lana and announced:

"I have some more important news. How do I say it?"

The family turned their heads towards her. Luan continued:

"You know those newspaper reports lately about babies being delivered to doorstep? Well...there's some news I have to...deliver then."

She disappeared outside again and came back with a baby.

"Well, according to this note here..."

Her expression went serious:

"Lincoln and Lori, congratulations! You are now father and mother!"

The kitchen went silent. Lynn junior spat out the water she had gulped.

"Come again?"

"That's what's on the note: Sex: Female, Mother: Lori Loud, Father: Lincoln Loud."

Kitchen was still silent while everyone stared at the baby in a blanket. Then Leni opened her mouth:

"You mean, Lincoln and Lori are father and mother now? But that's great news! Congratulations!"

She hugged Lincoln who was still had to process the situation he was in. When Leni hugged Lori, she pushed Leni away!

"Don't touch me!" Lori had gathered herself. "You are telling me that I had a child...with my brother?"

"That's what the note says.", confirmed Luan.

The rest of the family started to understand the gravity of the situation.

A few of them went "Ewwww!" Lori even went on to say "That's literally the vilest thing happened to me."

Luna wasn't sure. "Luan, are you sure this is not one of your pranks?"

"No. I am honest. This time it was not my prank."

Rita was clearly furious. "What kind of a...sick person would do such a thing?".

Lynn sr agreed as well: "If I'm going to find the person who did it, I'm going to...I'll think of what I would do with that person later."

Lincoln himself did not know what to say..."But...I'm so young! I'm so young! Why me? Why with her?"

Lana was confused. "What's so bad? It's a baby and our family has had lots of them."

Lisa started to explain: "When there are mutations in gamete's DNA and these mutations have recessive trait, they are not immediately expre..."

Luna cut her off: "Basically, what she means is that if two close relatives have a child, there is a high chance that the child is a freak."

"Really? That's awesome!"

"No. Not that kind of a freak! A bad kind of freak!". Then the baby woke up.

The family stopped arguing and gathered around her.

"Umm...hello?" Lincoln picked up the baby. He tried to think of something smart to say. "Ummm...welcome to our big family. Sorry about the mess."

The baby smiled.

"Um...Lori? Can you hold a baby as well?"

Lori was not very happy. "Holding that...abomination? No way!"

Rita stepped in "Lori, according to that note, you are her mother!"

"Alright, mom."

Lincoln handed the newborn baby to Lori who reluctantly held her.

"Ok I'm done." She quickly handed baby to Lynn sr who looked at her. He didn't know what to say so he sighed.

"Umm...can everyone else line up?"

As the eagerness and reluctance to hold a baby varied, a queue was formed in more orderly fashion than usual and everyone took turns to hold her, except Lily who just said "Baby!" and poked her once. While this was happening, Lynn jr quickly ran upstairs to bring a smartphone, snapping a few photos of a new family member in a process. Rita and Lynn senior meanwhile were hatching an emergency plan. Things had happened so quickly and unexpectedly.

Rita finally had a plan ready. "Listen up, kids. Due to...exceptional circumstances, no one leaves the house today unless I say so!"

Kids were clearly upset. Lynn even went "Oh come on! We didn't do anything!"

"This includes no school today!"

Kids were no longer upset.

"Here's what's going to happen. I am going to call teachers, letting them know that you are absent today. I am also going to call the police and doctors. In addition, me and Lynn senior are going to be absent from work as well. Your dad is going to go outside to buy supplies. Meanwhile, you go and check if baby's health is ok and there is nothing wrong about her. Check her reflexes as well. Also, find any news articles about recent cases of doorstep babies. Finally, check the Internet about what to do."

Luan replied: "If you...incest!" Family groaned. "I will check the news." and she went upstairs.

Lucy was also ready to follow her. "I'll go upstairs as well. I will check some of the dark fates of those unfortunate souls whose path of life started like this."

Rita then turned to Lincoln and Lori.

"As for you, two. I will check if you can get parental leave."

"Mom, why did this happen to us?"

Lori was still furious.

"I already have a boyfriend and now some numbnut just decided to humiliate us by experimenting with me and my brother! My relationship may be probably ruined! My future career is literally ruined! Now everyone is going "Hey! Look at that incest girl who had a daughter with her 11-year old brother!""

Lincoln tried to calm her down. "Calm down. It could have been much worse."

"Much worse? My life is already literally over!"

"Come on. At least we didn't have a child using..." Lincoln shuddered "...traditional methods."

Rita replied, "If this had happened, I wouldn't even want to know what I would have done to you two! Well, except forcing Lori to get an abortion."

Lynn sr. had gotten himself ready in the meantime. "Bye honey and children! I'll be back in an hour or so. Hopefully." And out of the door he went. "Hey! A newspaper is still here! I think I'll take that with me."

That made Lana go "Whoops! Sorry! Forgot."

Meanwhile, some of the the kids had unwrapped the infant to check for any obvious health issues.

"Eww, gross! There is skin between her toes!", Lola announced.

"Guess that confirms it. Lori had webbed toes as well when she was born. At least her head shape is normal, unlike Lori."

"Hey!"

Lincoln tried to ask something relevant again. "Mom, will I become a good father?"

"I...don't know. But since you have taken the situation better and if this continues, you may certainly become better parent than Lori."

Lisa intervened: "Requesting samples from offspring DNA. Since I are already in possession of DNA of the entire family unit, I can confirm the parentage from quick deoxyribonucleic acid test by comparing my already collected samples."

Rita was hesitant. However, situation was exceptional. While newspaper reports and look at the baby both counted towards the evidence that this was a real deal, it couldn't hurt to confirm.

"Only in one condition: That you use that DNA only to confirm if Lincoln and Lori are indeed parents and nothing else."

"Affirmative. I just need a sample from offspring's hair."

"I'll get the scissors then."

"Scissors not needed. Majority of hair does not contain deoxyribonucleic acid. I request a hair follicile."

"Alright. Ok, I'm off to call teachers to inform them why you all are absent today."

Rita then picked up the phone and started calling. Meanwhile, Luna announced:

"At first look, it seems that we are lucky. Aside from her webbed toes, she's a perfectly healthy!"

Family felt relieved, some even went "Phew!".

Lisa stepped in. "Excuse me. I need to gather a sample for confirming the parentage of the offspring. My apologies." Lisa plucked out one of the blond hairs of the infant who then started crying. "I will be moving in my room. Parentage results should be announced within an hour or so." She also disappeared from view.

Leni picked up the baby. "It's going to be ok. It's going to be ok. Don't cry now." Baby calmed down significantly.

Lincoln and Lori looked at each other.

"So...what is going to happen now?"

"What do you think what's going to happen now? My life is literally going to be over! That's what's going to happen!"

"But you are almost an adult! I'm just eleven! I am probably the youngest father...in the world! My life is going to change even more."

Lincoln was right. He continued,

"So how are we going to treat our daughter? As parents or siblings?"

"Treat her as you wish. I would rather not deal with this...abomination."

"Don't say that! She's not an abomination! She is perfectly fine. See?"

"She has deformed toes!"

"So did you when you were born. And her head shape is normal, unlike what you had when you were born."

Lola intervened "So Lori was a bigger abomination than this child?"

"Hey! I am not an abomination! I was born normally, from my mother's belly and I have...let's see... four grandparents, not two!"

Rita had just finished her calls to her employer, teachers, police and doctors.

"Lori, do you want to be treated like a responsible adult?"

"Yes, mom."

"Then act like a responsible adult! Lincoln is taking the situation better than you are. And he is eleven! Within several months, you will turn eighteen which means that you will become your daughter's legal guardian."

Lori looked down.

"I'm Sorry."

Rita continued: "Lincoln, Lori, would you like a crash course for taking care your new daughter?"


Living in a family with so many kids did come in handy. As Lincoln and especially Lori had taken care of their younger siblings before, the crash course went much smoother than even they expected and felt more like a successful exam. It went almost without a hitch.

Lynn jr had just finished printing pictures she took earlier. Luan then printed all news articles she managed to find.

"I found out that..."

Everyone jumped.

Lucy continued "...people who found out that their parents were relatives after the passing of their childhood had hard time accepting it and suffered a lot. I read some accounts."

"I shall keep that in mind.", replied Rita.

A door opened.

"I'm home!" Senior Lynn had arrived.

"Hello!" came from living room. Lynn senior walked in with bags containing milk with, a bottle and hygiene supplies. He started unpacking the stuff.

"I also bought a baby book. That's going to be a heck of a birth story to write."

Lori agreed. "That's going to be family's first. Also, can you leave a first few lines blank? We don't know how where the baby's first three days. Well, at least my daughter's birth story is not as hard to believe as Lincoln's with the presi..." Lori stopped.

"Wait? Lincoln, did we tell you that the information about your birth is highly classi..."

"Dad! Don't blame him! We found out that on our own. Anyway, I'm glad you bought extra milk because I found out that...well...I don't have any."

"Well, probably because you weren't anticipating a child."

Lisa arrived with a tablet to announce results. Her smartphone had an app that showed some figures and data not really readable to a non-scientist.

"Results are in. After comparing offspring's DNA to the DNA of the entire sibling and parental unit, I can confirm with 4-sigma confidence that Lincoln Loud and Lori Loud are indeed biological parents of the suspected inbred offspring."

Any hope that it was just a prank, disappeared.

Lori's anger had transformed into acceptance. "Fine. I'll...try to take care of her."

Lincoln went "I'll try my best as well."

There was a knock on the door.

"Coming!" Lynn senior opened the door. They found out that the police and doctors have arrived simultaneously. Since the case wasn't urgent, only two of each had arrived.

"Hi. I'm from Royal Woods Police Department. What seems to be the case?"

"Another doorstep baby. Step in."

Police and doctors entered the house.

"It's the tenth such case already." said one of the policemen.

Lola got scared. "Police? We didn't do anything wrong!"

Doctors and police took a look at the living room with all the children. They turned to parents:

"Is this a kindergarten or are these all your kids?"

"These are indeed our children. Yes, we have been...busy but we have managed to take care of them. And this smallest one here is the case I called you. Lincoln, can you hand your daughter to doctors?"

Lincoln did what requested.

One of the doctors was curios. "His daughter? So she is your...son's daughter?"

"I'm afraid so."

"He doesn't even look like he's at the age where he could have children. Did the note you receive tell who the mother is?" One of the policemen asked.

"Yes. Our eldest daughter. That one". Lynn senior pointed at Lori.

"Jeez! So the baby's parents are siblings?"

"Yes."

"I think I'm going to be sick! Previous cases have been between married couples with children, infertile couples, friends, strangers but in one case indeed, cousins. But between siblings, one of who is underage? That's a new low! Unfortunately, whoever delivers those babies has so far covered their tracks very well. We haven't yet found any trace of who might be behind this. I don't expect to find anything here either."

"The only thing that we have are a note and a blanket." Children, where did you put the note and a blanket? Police needs to examine them."

"Here!" Lynn jr was the first to hand a note while Luna handed him a blanket.

Doctor asked: "Have you checked the health of the baby yet? With relatives that close, hereditary diseases are common."

Rita replied: "Children checked her and her reflexes. Aside from webbed toes that are probably going away soon anyway, she seems to be alright. It wouldn't hurt for you to check as well just to make sure."

Doctor started examining the baby. Lynn senior asked the second doctor:

"The note said that so-called 'extraction date' was three days ago. Does that mean that this date goes on my granddaughter's birth certificate?"

"I suppose so. I'll be sending the data to Michigan Vital Records Office."

"But I don't know where she was..."extracted", whatever that means."

"We can just use the location where she was found: Royal Woods, Michigan."

Lincoln suddenly addressed the doctor."Umm...sir?"

"Yes?"

"Will I and Lori get parental leave?"

Doctor was surprised "Umm...yes. I suppose so. Three months, both of you."

"Awesome!"

Lori agreed. "I need that time off as well."

Rita noted them: "But don't think you two can just become couch potatoes!"

"Let me think. It means homeschooling and helping to take care of my daughter?"

"Precisely."

Doctor finished examination. "It seems that you got lucky. Baby is indeed in good health. Shall we come back later to take DNA tests?"

"Well, we already conducted one. Let's just say we already have homemade equipment, one of our child is gifted and has already found out that that Lori and Lincoln are indeed biological parents. Maybe we will give DNA samples to you later."

Police "I think it's best if we'll take the note and blanket to look for evidence. Shall we return them if we're done?"

"Well, if you insist.". Rita handed them the requested items.

"Anyway, we'll be gone now. We'll contact you if we find anything."

Doctors also were done. "Now that we examined examined and registered your new child, we'll be leaving as well."

"Bye!" and "Goodbye!" said the family as those four people left the house. The house fell silent again.

"So, what do we do now?" asked Lucy. Some people jumped.

"I know!" Leni grabbed her smartphone. "Linky and Lori, can you hold a baby together and smile?"

"I literally don't want to smile right now!"

"Come on, Lori. There is a new member of a family. I know she arrived without warning but still, she deserves better."

"I suppose." and she started holding baby with Lincoln!

"Now smile!"

Lori and Lori both forced a smile on their face and the photo was taken.

Leni checked the picture. "It's too dark. Can you turn the lights on?"

Luna informed Leni about her mistake. "Actually, you should do another picture without the finger in front of the camera."

"I'm sorry." Leni took a picture correctly that time. Leni looked at the photo and said "You three look great! Like a small family! See?"

Lori disagreed. "We look like Lori is with a brother and daughter rather than two parents with their child!"

"Well, Lori IS with a brother and daughter in this photo!"

Lynn senior had an idea: "Let's take a picture of the entire family together."

"Alright!"

The whole family gathered in front of the camera. Leni readied her phone.

"Leni, you're holding the phone the wrong way. No, I meant you should hold the phone horizontally, not towards yourself."

Leni turned her phone sideways.

"Say cheese!" The whole family did what requested and another photo was taken.

Leni then checked the taken picture again.

"What a big happy family! Wait a minute...why am I not in the photo?"

"It's because you took the picture!"

"Sorry! Can anyone else take another picture then?"

"Sigh. I guess I can. One picture in this situation is enough for a mere mortal." Lucy and Leni switched places and yet another picture was taken.

"That should be enough photos for today."

Lynn Senior addressed the family.

"This morning has been very eventful to say the least. Perhaps you all could take a break for a few hours while I and Rita take care of our granddaughter. Also, Lincoln and Lori, try to think of what are you going to name your daughter so we don't have to keep calling her "the baby". Also, everyone, try to keep your contact to outside world to a minimum today."

The family then proceeded to resume their daily activities inside the house. Some, including Lincoln and Lori, retreated to their rooms.


Lincoln tried to read comics to calm him down. It worked for a while but still, the reality set in. He was an eleven-year old father. With his oldest sister who was six years older than him. Not only that, Lori also had a boyfriend. What would Bobby think of all that? Hopefully he has read about the cases of doorstep babies. That would make explaining things much easier. Speaking of doorstep babies, he was glad that their baby wasn't the first case. If this had been the case, they would still be in denial, thinking it was a particularly cruel prank by Luan or Lisa's experiment. He tried to call Clyde but there was no answer.

It was afternoon already. Lincoln decided to visit Lori's room to ask about some things. Lincoln knocked at the door.

"Come in."

Lincoln entered Lori's and Leni's room. Lori was currently alone in her room as Leni was downstairs.

"Umm...hi."

"What do you want this time?"

"I need some...girl advice."

"Girl advice? You are a father and need girl advice?"

"That's what I meant. If I have a child with a woman who is not my girlfriend or wife, and who is already in a relationship, what shold I do?"

While men all over the world have asked that question, this current context of this question was so absurd and unusual, that Lori couldn't help but laugh.

"What's so funny?"

"Normally, if a woman cheats with a man and the woman gets pregnant, that's what that man asks, not some boy who had a child with his sister!"

"Oh. Anyway, got any advice?"

"Not at the moment. I don't think many people have advice for a situation like this."

"Speaking of cheating, what does Bobby think of this?"

"I haven't called him yet. I...am afraid to ask. He might break up with me if he hears the news."

"Come on! Ask him. He'll eventually learn what happened."

"Oh well."

Lori picked up her smartphone and started messaging.

"Shall I look away?"

"This time I give you a special permission to look." Lincoln was surprised that he was given the privilege to oversee this sacred activity.

"Ok. Here goes nothing..."

Lori's was nervous.

"Hello, Bobby. Sorry to text you this time but I have a problem."

They waited for a reply. Then...

"Hello, Babe! What worries you today?"

"What worries me today? If he'd only know," Lori thought to herself.

Lori's hands were shaking. She then sent a picture uploaded from Lynn's phone. The very first picture of Lincoln's and Lori's child with the baby still wrapped in a blanket. She accompanied it with a text "That's what worries me today!"

Lincoln and Lori waited for a reply.

"So Rita and Lynn sr had another child? I did not know Rita was pregnant! So what is the problem? You having to move out to make room?"

Lori replied.

"The problem is that Rita was not pregnant."

She started "This baby is MY..."

Lincoln stopped before she could finish the sentence "Stop! Not yet!"

Lori realized her mistake. She delteted the sentence before it was too late for misunderstanding to be avoided. Instead she replied to already appeared "?":

"You've heard about those news about doorstep babies? Notes about the parents of the baby and challenge to to take DNA test? You know, serial breeder?"

She waited for a reply. It appeared.

"I heard and read about those cases. You mean, your parents had another child due to that criminal?"

Ok. Now is the time.

"Bobby, it's not their child. Here's a problem: I am a mother now! The note on a baby said it and the DNA results confirmed it!"

They anxiously waited for a reply that eventually came.

"What? This is really bad! So who is the father? Me? Clyde? J/K on the last part."

Lori and Lincoln were really nervous now.

"And that is the biggest problem. Let me show who the father is."

She quickly found pictures sent by Leni and uploaded a picture of Lincoln and Lori with forced smiles holding their daughter.

"THAT'S WHO THE FATHER IS!"

It felt like minutes. Lincoln quietly said "Lori, I'm scared."

"Me too."

Then the dreaded reply appeared.

"JEEZ! So you are saying that whoever did this used your and your brother's DNA? He is just eleven! Who would do such a thing?" The reply was calmer than they expected. It was Lori's turn to text:

"Yes! I'm afraid. If I ever find out who did this to us, I'm gonna turn them into a human double helix!"

The texting session went on...

"I'm sorry about all that. How did Lincoln react to that?"

"Better than me. He seems to handle this better but still not well. He's a tough kid."

"So who will take care of your child?"

"Me, Lincoln, my parents and my sisters."

"Oh...sorry to ask but...do you still love me, Babe?"

That sentence came out of nowhere. However, Lori finally genuinely smiled for the first time since daughter's arrival. She replied:

"YES! YES I DO!" with a kiss emoji.

"Great!"

"I was going to ask you the same thing." Lori replied with a smiley. "However, I gotta go now. Please don't talk about that with others just yet. They will find out soon. We'll talk soon again, ok?"

"Bye then! Love you, Babe! Anyway, congratulations for your child! Tell Lincoln that I said hi."

"I will. Bye!"

Conversation ended. Lori was much happier than before.

"I'm feeling much better now!"

"Me too. That went smoother than I expected. The relationship is going to be weird between me, you and Bobby."

"You bet?"

"Anyway, I have some more questions."

"Ok. Shoot!"

"How do you call someone you had a child with but who you are not married to nor are you in relationship with?"

"Um...let's see...Co-parent?"

"That might be it. Oh...I almost forgot...name! Do you have a name for our daughter?"

"I forgot! I'll name her then. L-L-Lo...Le...La...hmm". She then haphazardly said "Loan!"

"Loan?"

"Yes."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes. I want to get this over with."

"That was quick! It will be Loan then. The naming tradition continues. And a final thing: Do you think we'll get through this?"

"I...I really don't know. I suppose we will." Lori gave Lincoln a headpat.

"Thanks, sis! Anyway, shall we go downstairs to announce the name?"

"Yes. Let's do this!". Suddenly a door opened and Leni entered the room.

"Great timing."

"Hi, Lori and Linky! How are you feeling?"

"Better than before."

"I have a question for you two: Since you two now are now parents, will you two get married?"

"NO!", said Lincoln and Lori in unison.

"Why not?" Leni, being naive as always.

"Because we are brother and sister and siblings cannot marry!"

"Why?"

"Because it's against the law. Besides, we don't love each other like that. I already have a boyfriend."

Leni felt sad. "Isn't it sad that you have a child but you don't love each other?"

Leni had a good point, Lincoln concluded. "We still like each other as brother and sister, even if we don't always get along."

Lori continued: "Also, there might be laws that forbid siblings from marrying each other and especially having a child with each other. However, I'm correct, there are literally no laws that prevent brother and sister raising a child together. Anyway, can you take your phone and come with us?"

"Ok! Where are we going to go?"

"Our parents' room."

The three went downstairs and knocked at parents' room.

"Come on in."

Leni, Lori and Lincoln stepped into the room. Baby was sleeping again with Rita and Lynn Sr watching over her.

Lori was first to speak: "Now that me and Lincoln are feeling little better, we have an annoucement. We finally chose the name for our daughter."

Lincoln continued: "The name is...Loan!"

"Congratulations!" replied Rita. "How is it written?"

"L.O.A.N." Lincoln tried to make up a story how they came up with the name. "Shorter form of...let's see...Loanne. We thought we'd continue with the tradition of 4-letter names starting with L."

"Loan? That sounds like a silly name. It's almost like Luan. Are you sure you want to keep that name?", Lynn senior asked.

While Lincoln answered with "Mhm", Lori said "Yes."

Lincoln reached out his hand. "Oh...sorry I didn't say earlier but congratulations for becoming a grandmother and grandfather". Lincoln shook his parents' hands.

Leni pointed at Loan. "Look how cute Loan is." Loan was sucking her thumb while being asleep. Lori soon remembered.

"That reminds me, Leni, why we brought you here. Take out your phone again because we are going to take another picture?"

"But who will be on a photo if we all take a picture?"

"No. I meant YOU take a picture."

Lincoln and Lori picked up Loan while Leni snapped another photo. This time Lincoln's and Lori's smiles weren't as forced.

"Shall we go and announce the name to the rest of the family?"

"Let's go!"

And off they went to announce Loan's name, carrying her with them. Sisters congratulated the new parents. Luna was a bit anxious though.

Lincoln wanted to know why. "What's wrong, Luna?"

"Luan has started writing. I bet she has tons of puns ready for us in the near future."

"Let me guess: Incest puns?"

"In a Nutshell, correct!"

"It's going to be a long year."


It was near evening and family was preparing for dinner. There was a knock at the front door. Again.

"I'll open it.", said Rita.

She opened the door. On the other side, there was Clyde.

"Hello. Can I see Lincoln? He was absent today. I tried to ask his sisters but they were nowhere to be found as well."

"Our family is in quarantine today due to circumstances beyond our control."

"What happened? Is there a plague or something?"

"A child was born. Or, let's say, delivered."

"What do you mean by that? Can I see Lincoln? He's my best friend."

Lynn senior joined the conversation.

"Alright. If you keep things quiet for a few days. Rita, let him in."

Rita stepped inside and Clyde entered the house. Lincoln, Lori and Loan weren't currently present.

"What's happening?"

Lynn senior looked at Clyde. "Clyde, would you take a seat?"

Clyde sat on a couch.

"What's happening again? I don't see the new baby. It feels like somebody died or something."

"Quite the opposite." He took the news articles printed by Luan and handed them to Clyde.

Clyde skimmed through them and became surprised. "Are you implying that...?"

"Yes. Our family got hit by those criminals as well and we have a new child. Hey, Lana! Can you get Lincoln for me?"

"Okay!". Lana ran upstairs.

A few moments had passed.

"Coming!" Lincoln ran downstairs.

"Hi, Clyde! Why didn't you call or answer me?"

"My phone was broken. So senior Lynn just implied that a baby was delivered to your family. Can I see him/her?"

"Ok. Rita, could you get Loan for me?". Rita ran upstairs.

"Loan? That's his/her name?"

"Her name? Yes."

Rita came back down with Lori and Loan.

Lori greeted her. "Hello, Clyde!"

"Hi!" He didn't get nosebleed this time. "So this girl here is Loan?"

Lincoln decided that now was the time. "Yes. And here's a some bad news. How to say it?" Lincoln sighed. "Loan is Lori's daughter."

Lori continued: "And Lincoln's daughter as well."

Clyde looked at Loan, Lori and Lincoln?

"What? Are you sure?"

"Yes. Whoever made this baby, combined my and my brother's DNA. We are Loan's co-parents."

Reality set in. "That's disgusting! But also..." Clyde grabbed his heart..."Ouch." It seems that this time it was his heart that was bleeding, not his nose. Clyde was clearly more sad then disgusted. "I think I need some time alone. Bye, Lincoln and Lori. Talk to you later?" and he started walking out of the door.

Lincoln just said "Goodbye. See you sometime?"

Clyde didn't answer. He only slowly waved and walked out the door.

Lori felt a bit sad. "Poor Clyde. First it was Bobby and now it's you in his way as well."

"He will be ok."

Ten minutes later and dinner was ready. The family, well-rested, sat at a table. Lori was feeding Loan with a bottle of milk.

Lincoln asked: "So, will our lives get back on track soon?"

"I hope so." came answer from Rita.

"So, how is taking care of Loan going to look like, schedule-wise?"

"When we are home and not busy, we can take care of her. Otherwise, You and Lori will either take turns or take care of her together. You can use the help of your sisters as well but don't rely on them too much."

"And during night? Where is she going to sleep?"

"During first weeks, Loan can sleep in your or Lori's room. Or Leni can sleep in your room while you and Loan spend a night with Lori's and Leni's room. Or Loan is under our watch during night. Whatever works the best."

Lori considered all those options. "Let's try all of them."

Rita agreed. "Let me and Lynn senior take care of Loan during the first night."

"Ok, mom!"

Lola was curious: "Hey, if Loan is my sister's daughter and my brother's daughter, does that mean I'm a double aunt?"

Lynn senior thought a bit. "Yes! Yes you are! In fact, each one of you, except Lori and Lincoln are double aunts. Meanwhile, I am a double grandfather and Rita is now a double grandmother."

"Does that mean that Lori and Lincoln are double parents as well?"

"Well...no. They are just single parents."

Luan laughed. "That was a good one!"

"That pun was an accident!"

After dinner, the family went to their rooms. Rita and Lynn senior took Loan with them. What a day it was! Just a day earlier they were just a large family. Now they were a bit larger family that was much more unusual than your average large family.

The night went quietly and the family woke up in the morning as usual. When everyone arrived at the kitchen, they saw Rita and Lynn senior with Loan. Guess yesterday wasn't a dream at all.

Lynn senior walked outside to get the newspaper. When he came back, he started skimming through it. He noticed a small article. "Serial breeder makes the youngest father. Latest victim pair is a 11-year old boy and his older sister."

"Guess the news is out now. Brace yourselves."


This was probably the longest chapter of the story (although I'm not sure). Note that there is going to be a lot of of time skipping.