The next day, Lincoln, Luan and Clyde take a trip to the mall and stop by at a bookstore. Lincoln and Clyde browse through the comic books section, looking for potential comics to buy.
"The Uncanny Ace Savvy and One-Eyed Jack," Lincoln reads the label.
"This one is a classic," Clyde comments, but boasts another comic book, "But I bet it won't be as better as this comic book line."
"Ace Savvy vs. the World," Lincoln again reads the label. "It seems like a good take. But I have to finish the saga where he defeats the Russo Roulette."
Lincoln then pulls out a related title, making Clyde anticipate in glee, "That is why we can agree on this – Ace Savvy and the Red Dawn. They say it had the greatest revelation of Ace Savvy's true identity."
That fact just makes the two shriek in excitement, "Yes! Sold!"
"I wonder how much it costs," Clyde speculates, making the two look on its price, which is at $69.99.
"Yeah, you cannot expect a dollar store price with this brand new baby," Lincoln replies as he always knew that the price will range high. They walk to the counter to check out cheaper comics.
"Hey, excuse me, are there any cheaper Ace Savvy comics?" Lincoln calls out the customer service personnel. "Yes sir?" the personnel turns to Lincoln. He reveals himself to be none other than Waldo from yesterday.
Recognizing him, Lincoln replies, "Hey! Waldo right?"
Waldo also recognizes Lincoln and Clyde. He recognizes Clyde since the three are in the book club together. "Lincoln Loud, you are here! And…you also brought Clyde McBride with you."
"Nice to see you, Waldo," Clyde greets Waldo, "Glad you recommend me to watch that Crown series."
"Told you that British monarchy cannot be boring," Waldo brags. "So what can I do for you, fellas?"
"Well, just gonna ask if there are any Ace Savvy comics we can buy," Lincoln requests.
"Hmmm…Ace Savvy comics?" Waldo examines, "Let me see if I can find one you can afford."
While Waldo searches for Ace Savvy comics from the cabinet, Lincoln says to him, "I didn't know you work here, Waldo."
"It's a family business, Lincoln," Waldo punctuates, "My dad runs the place."
"Oh, never thought he would actually like comic books."
"Actually, I'm the one who likes comics. He was just inspired of me, that it led to this." Waldo then takes a bundle of cheaper but good quality Ace Savvy comics. He spreads them on top of the glass display. "Take your pick. But I recommend this. Ace Savvy vs. The Kaijus. Crazy Godzilla story but fun.
Lincoln and Clyde grab the comic book, taking a glimpse over the eccentric but awesome comic book.
"That would be $10.99," Waldo confirms, making Lincoln and Clyde look at their budget and discover that they only have a cumulative $15 in their pockets.
"Man, I always thought I could use a $9.99 treat," Clyde implies.
"Better ask Luan," Lincoln proposes as he heads to his sister.
At the mention of her name, Waldo twitches expectedly. "Wait, Luan's here?!"
"Mhmm…she thought she could accompany us here since she's looking for a comedy book," Clyde answers, making Waldo laugh nervously to hide his attraction to Luan. "Wait, how come you know about Luan?"
"Uhmmm…" Waldo stutters.
Back at Lincoln, he approaches Luan, who is browsing at comedy bios. "Hey Luan!" Lincoln calls out his sister.
"Oh hey Linc, got the comics you need?" Luan asks.
"Yeah, but it's for $10.99," Lincoln explains, "Me and Clyde only have $15 a total."
Now that she hears that, Luan thinks of treating Lincoln since he chaperoned her to last night's standup gig. "Don't worry about it bro. I'll pay for them," she says.
"Oh! Really?" Lincoln happily exclaims.
"Consider it a treat for being there for me last night," Luan assures, patting Lincoln's head. The latter cannot help but be overjoyed. She then picks out the item that she will buy. "Hey Linc, check this out!" Luan points to a book entitled The Art of Making Duck Soup from the Marx Brothers, which Lincoln reads the title of. "Oooh, and it has the movie's CD inside," she points out, "Maybe we can watch after our gigs."
"That would be perfect!" Lincoln agrees as they head to the cashier.
Back at Clyde and Waldo, Clyde is explaining his theories of the series he just watched when Lincoln and Luan enter the scene. Of course, a sight of the comedienne makes Waldo get nervous.
"Hey Luan! You…ahh…uhh…you're here," Waldo nervously implies.
"Oh it's you from last night," Luan recognizes Waldo, "Glad you didn't went lost. Hehehe."
Waldo goes along with Luan's joke, even though he heard it a million times, "I always get that a lot of times."
"Well, here you go," Luan says as she lays down the book, "And add the two comics to that."
However, Waldo keeps his eyes on Luan, fantasizing her as the perfect representation of Waldo's ideal girl: funny, bubbly and has a ponytail. "I do not which comics are you talking about: the comic books or you?" Waldo attempts a clever but corny joke, to which he laughs at, then Luan.
"Hehehe. Man, that joke would really fill up a whole bucket of popcorn," Luan follows it up with cornier joke, which they both laugh at.
"Okay guys, we get that you like corny jokes," Lincoln says, annoyed.
"Ohh gravy, can't believe we can pop many corny jokes fast as possible," Luan realizes while laughing along with Waldo.
"I guess we got so corn-ered to make bad jokes. Hehehe," Waldo throws in another quip, keeping them laughing.
"Aww, shucks," Luan replies, making them burst into more laughter.
"Ehhemmm," Lincoln signals them to stop.
Trying to hold his laughter, Waldo says, "Well that would be $44.97."
Still laughing, Luan gets $50 from her wallet and hands it to Waldo. Waldo exchanges it with their change and places their items in a paper bag, and is still laughing.
"Hey, going to the book fair?" Waldo asks to Luan.
"Well, haven't thought about it. Me and Lincoln still have gigs to handle," Luan ratifies.
"Gigs?" Waldo wonders."We're doing children's birthday parties," Lincoln adds.
"Oh. Like clowns?"
"Depending on the crowd," Luan clarifies. "We also do mime acts and standup routines."
"Oh. Well, nice to know then that there's such thing as funny business. Hehehe."
"Actually, that's the name of our business. Hehehe," Luan points out, making the two laugh again, "No, for real, it's the name of our business. Funny Business Inc: Your fun is our business."
"Oh, that's a clever business line," Waldo gets the idea, as Luan picks up their items. "Well, see you around!" she bids goodbye.
"Yeah see you dude back in book club," Clyde follows along, with Lincoln right after, "Yeah. See ya!"
"See you guys!" Waldo greets them goodbye as they leave the store. As they step out, Waldo mumbles with an infatuated tone, "Goodbye Luan…"
The next day, at Lincoln's school, the 11-year-old is currently eating lunch with himself. He is still waiting for Clyde to get his order. This gives an opportunity for an overeager Waldo to pop in front of him and confront him.
"Lincoln!" Waldo calls him, "Glad I found you!"
"Waldo, what you're doing here?" Lincoln asks, "Aren't you supposed to be in the other building?"
"Nahh, it's our lunchtime too," Waldo replies, "I used this period to tutor some kids."
However, Lincoln raises his eyebrow from what he claims. "What? It's an incentive program," Waldo defends, "High school students get to have raise in grades when they tutor younger students."
"Okay, what you want?"
"I need to tell you something."
"What? Wait…don't tell me. Is this about the Ace Savvy comics?"
"Well…sorta…not kinda…" Waldo tries to blurt out his words but he still inhibits his shyness.
"What? Are you not gonna tell me?"
Then, out of pressure, Waldo ultimately interjects his thoughts, "I wish to be friends with Luan." Afterwards, he sweats profusely from his force.
"Wait…what you mean?" Lincoln interrogates Waldo.
"I mean. I wish. To hang out. With Luan," Waldo forces his words out.
"Ohh. Why don't you tell her that?"
"I…" Waldo tries to nervously get away from showing his obvious affection to Lincoln's prankster sister. "…can't find her anywhere. So I thought to tell this to you."
"Then why me?" Lincoln asks, as he spots red flags from Waldo's actions: nervous tone, hiding words with vague words and asking his sister out. "Oh, don't tell me. I know what's going through your head."
"How did you…?" Waldo terrifyingly asks, "I mean, don't tell this to her. I mean it's not real. I just want to offer friendship with her. Nothing else." He assures this with a smile. "I am sure you want to settle this in a win-win situation."
With that in mind, Waldo pulls up prestigious Ace Savvy comic books out of his bag and shows them to Lincoln. Lincoln cannot help but drool in front of it.
"Ace Savvy," Lincoln reacts while he drools.
"So?" Waldo asks.
"Let me think about it," Lincoln answers.