Not long after their chat, they begin to hear crying, a baby crying, that can mean only one thing. "Lily." Lori and Lincoln said in unison. "How about Rock, Paper, Scissors?" Lori suggests, "Best two outta three, who ever loses has to go attend Lily." Lincoln quickly sets himself up for the quick game, Lori does the same.

"Ready?" Lori asks.

"Ready."

Together they speak. "Rock, paper, scissors shoot!" Lincoln's hand folds out to signify paper while Lori keeps her fist when it hits her other hand. "Dangit," Lori burst out in frustration, "Ok again!"

"Rock, paper, scissors, shoot!"

This time, Lincoln sticks out two fingers while Lori once again keeps her hand in the shape of a fist. "Well then, time for round three." Lincoln says trying to be optimistic. Whoever loses the next round, will get a nose full diaper. The two stared into each other's eyes, trying to read each other's thoughts, getting ideas of what move they would use to pack the finishing blow. Lori starts to put on her poker face. Lincoln responds by doing the same. Lincoln's smirk however was more menassing for his chipped tooth, if he positioned his upper lip just right, could make it almost look like fangs of evil.

"Rock…" their hands slammed into their own fists. "Paper…" their glares locked into each other's eyes, their thoughts making sure they made the correct choice. "Scissors…" Their arms swing down to meet their fate, both hands move into the desired shape. "Shoot!" Lori's hand folds out flat and level, however Lincoln anticipated the move and points out his pointer a middle fingers, keeping the rest tucked in.

"Awww." Lori bursts out, realising she lost.

"Welp, guess I'm getting breakfast."

"Shut up twerp."

"What? I'm just getting something to eat."

Lori decides to not continue the conversation for things could only get worse. With a sigh she stands up and begins to walk over to the stairs. Lily's crying has subsided somewhat yet it was still audible. Lori's feet begin to fight gravity as she lifts a foot per step. The stairs again creak under her weight, the sound resonating through the room. Lori couldn't help but cringe that she could make the situation worse with the creaking.

Without trouble Lori makes it up the stairs and begins to walk over to the crying. The crying began to turn into more winning than balling yet it still meant that Lily was requiring attention. The door was slightly open, meaning someone had already went in or had came out. Thinking Lisa had left the room from the crying, she probably went to her lab without anyone noticing. Lori makes it to the door and peaks in. Lily was trying to climb over the railing yet she was failing at her attempts.

"Aww Lily, what's the matter?"

Lily ceased her crying and stared back up at Lori, then she suddenly sticks her arms up. Instinctively Lori sniffs the air for any sign of stink, yet there was none. Lori begins to piece everything together, Lisa had left the room, there wasn't any stench, and Lily wanted to be held.

"Are you lonely Lily?" Lori asks in a baby voice. Lily nods yes.

"Aww, c'mon you, me and Linc will take care of ya."

Lori grabs the little pink blanket and wraps Lily in it. Lily's smile fills her face once in the blanket and she begins to shut her eyes in confort then wraps her arms around Lori's arm. Lori's heart is warmed by the little one's sweet gesture and continues to carry her.

"Hey Lincoln," Lori calls out not waking any on the other girls, "Someone wants some attention."

"Who?"

"Who do you think?"

"Uhh… Lily."

"Yep."

Lori hands the delicate Lily over to Lincoln who then begins to play with her. Lily started laughing from Lincoln's tickling, memories in the making. The Louds never knew however but the world around would slowly begin to crumble from the weather.