The Loud House...

Outside the Loud household, crickets can be heard chirping. The inside interior of the Loud house on the other hand was completely silent as the inhabitants of said house were completely silent trying to process the shocking information from the two previously played shocking phone messages that Lincoln had pressed the replay button to explain the situation to everyone in the house. Nobody said a single word, as their expressions spoke volumes of what they were feeling for them. Their expressions aside from Lincoln and Mr. Grouse were either of complete and genuine shock or sadness of the situation that the young Louds are currently in or the stress that Lincoln must now be under as being man of the house or both.

Bobby was wide-eyed as he was trying to process the information that he had just heard. Lori, his girlfriend, along with Luan, Leni and Mrs. Loud were in prison and now that Mr. Loud, Lynn and Luna were now in the hospital and that it would take $1,000 each to bail the former out and give the surgery needed to save the latter. He looked over to Lincoln, silently letting him know that he wasn't going to face this problem alone! He was going to be there every step of the way and however he can for his little "bro" like the older brother he was to Ronnie Anne. Lincoln saw his determined look and nodded a "thank you" to him with a smile.

Ronnie felt very sorry for her secret boyfriend, the thought of being the only older sibling having to look after your younger ones and take over as head of the house while your parents and older siblings were either in prison for a crime or in the hospital in a coma after getting injured very badly can be stressful for one's mind. And the fact that it was Lincoln that now has to look after his younger sisters was very saddening, as no child should be under that kind of pressure. She wasn't very vocal in saying her opinions out loud because of her tough girl reputation, and as she once heard Lincoln say on their double date with Lori and Bobby, (in the one of the most hated episodes of the series, Save the Date): "Actions speak louder than words." And the only action that she could of in this type of situation was reach out to Lincoln and hold his hand, intertwining their fingers together to comfort him. It caused Lincoln to look at her, she leaned over to him and silently whispered something in his ear.

Ronnie (whispering): Don't worry Lincoln, I'll help you in anyway I can.

This caused Lincoln to blush a little but he silently mouthed a "thank you" to Ronnie.

Clyde's reaction was the worst of the three of them, the thought of his beautiful, could do no wrong, angel of heaven crush Lori, along with Mrs. Loud, Leni, and Luan in prison! Also, now with Mr. Loud, Lynn, and Luna in the hospital, and it will $1,000 each to save both groups... it was ludicrous in his eyes. He replayed the infamous phone message over again in his head, he thought it wasn't true, he wanted to deny it, but it was clear as day. Clyde also felt sorry for his best friend, he now must take the mantle as being the man of the house, look after his younger sisters, and all in all, just make sure that the house didn't fall apart under his care was a lot of pressure to have on a child... and it was his best friend of all people! All of this was too much for him to bare... he started hyperventilate.

...But luckily Lincoln was prepared for this, as such he went into the kitchen, grabbed a brown paper bag, ran back to Clyde and gave it to him.

Lincoln: Take it easy Clyde, buddy take it easy, breathe in, breathe out, breathe in, breathe out...

Clyde did what Lincoln said until his breathing was normal again and he calmed down.

Clyde: (takes a deep breath), I'm okay now, thanks Lincoln.

Lincoln: (pats Clyde on the back) Anytime, buddy.

Now onto the siblings reactions:

Lucy's expression was pretty much the same as always, but deep down she was scared, scared of what's going to happen to the family now that they're separated, a single tear rolled down her face to signify that. She may love the darkness and everything that's creepy in it but she also has a great deal of love and respect for her family despite it's chaos. She also knows that Lincoln will take care of them since he's their older brother.

Lola and Lana were horrified at the news, so much so that they looked like they were about to cry. Lana felt saddened that Lynn and Luna, her own sisters, who were just as tomboyish as her and her father, the one who taught her how to fix things, were hospitalized. Despite not having much interactions or bonds with her other sisters, she was saddened by what's happened to them and her mother. Lola felt like her world was crumbling around her, she felt passing out right now.

Lisa should've knew that this would've happen to her sisters one way or another someday, but she didn't expect it to happen so soon.

Lisa: Normally I don't show human emotion but- (falls to the floor, and starts to cry rapidly!)

And Lisa's crying started to cause the other siblings cry as well, including Lucy. Lucy curled into a ball on the floor, starts rocking back and forth, and starts crying silently. Lola and Lana hugged each other and sunk to the floor crying loudly, making Lisa's crying look like nothing. But the dirty, animal-loving engineer's, classily, bratty princess', dark, but caring goth's and the little brutality honest genius crying was nothing compared to the last Loud sister... Lily!

After a few minutes of nonstop crying, in what seemed like a flash of speed, all five of the crying sisters were enveloped in a giant bear hug by Lincoln. After a minute or two, their crying was reduced to quiet sniffles. They continued to sniffle as they hugged each other and their big brother for much needed support.

Lincoln: Shh, shh, it's okay. Your big brother is here. We're going to be okay.

Lola: A-Are you sure Lincoln?

Lincoln: Yes, for now, we need to get some sleep.

As soon as he said that, his sisters were instantly asleep.

Lincoln (whispering): Okay, anyone wanna help me get them to bed.

Ronnie Anne (whispering): I'll take your twin sisters.

Bobby (whispering): I'll take Lucy.

Clyde (whispering): And I'll take Lisa and Lily.

Lincoln (whispering): Alright, follow me, Mr. Grouse, stay down here.

Mr. Grouse (whispering): Okay, sure thing.

Lincoln picked up the now asleep Lisa and handed her to Clyde, and does the same with the now sleeping Lily. Ronnie Anne easily picked up Lola and Lana off the floor. Bobby picked up Lucy with ease and Lincoln led them quietly upstairs.

Bobby (whispering): Okay bro, so where do your sisters sleep?

Lincoln (whispering): Well, Lisa and Lily are roommates, so they sleep in a room with a crib and a bunch of science equipment, so you shouldn't miss it Clyde. Ronnie Anne, Lola and Lana are also roommates, so enough said there. Also, their rooms are across from each other. (Points to his bedroom door) Their each next to my room. Lucy is roommates with Lynn, so their room is next to Lola and Lana's. You guys got it?

Bobby, Ronnie, and Clyde (whispering): Got it.

Ronnie walked into Lola and Lana's room and put the two sleeping twins in their respective beds. Bobby went into Lynn and Lucy's room and placed the sleeping goth in her bed. Clyde went into Lisa and Lily's room and put Lisa and Lily and their bed and crib respectively. Afterwards, they regrouped with Lincoln by the top of the stairs.

Lincoln (whispering): Alright, thanks for putting them to bed.

Clyde, Ronnie and Bobby (whispering): No problem.

Lincoln (whispering): Well it's getting late, I'm going to sleep. Clyde, you can sleep in Luan and Luna's room. Ronnie and Bobby, you guys can sleep in Lori and Leni's room for tonight. I'll see you guys tomorrow.

Lincoln started walking away until he remembered something.

Lincoln (whispering): Oh, I almost forgot. Can one of you tell Mr. Grouse that he can go home or sleep on the couch for me and tell me that I'm already asleep?

Clyde, Ronnie and Bobby (whispering): Sure. Night Lincoln.

Lincoln (whispering): Night.

With that, he walked into his room and closed his door. As he flopped down face first on his bed, he started thinking to himself.

Lincoln (thinking): Alright Lincoln, this is gonna be your greatest challenge yet. How am I suppose to get 2,000 dollars and take care of my sisters at the same time? He continued to think, but he eventually gave up.

Lincoln (whispering): Well, I have all night to come up with something, so might as well get some sleep.

So Lincoln closed his eyes and started sleeping, determined to come up with a plan before the next morning came to be...


The Next Day at the Loud House...

It was 6am when everyone woke up... well not everyone. Lincoln was the only one up at this time and he was on the phone with the Royal Woods prison's warden.

(Oh before I forget, Mr. Grouse is in his own home during this scene.)

Lincoln: We'll be there... okay see you soon.

Lincoln hung up and went into the kitchen to start making breakfast for everyone...

After a few minutes, the scent of Lincoln's cooking started to go all over the house... slowly waking everyone up. It enters each of the upstairs' rooms.

Lola: *Sniffs* What's that amazing smell!

Lana: *Sniffs* Looks like Lincoln's making breakfast.

Lucy:*Sniffs* Guess it's time to get up, come on Ly-

But when Lucy turned to Lynn's bed it reminded her that her athletic older sister was in the hospital with her other older Mick Swagger loving sister and her father.

Lucy (sadly): Oh right... I nearly forgot about that.

Lisa: *Sniffs* Such a stupendous smell...

Lily: *Sniffs* (Giggles).

Bobby: *Sniffs* Morning already?

Ronnie Anne: (Yawns) Looks like it's time for breakfast.

Clyde: (Yawns) Time to start the day.

They (aside from Lily since she's a baby) all got up from the beds, stretched a little and walked out of their rooms and down the stairs, (Lisa carried Lily down the stairs) where Lincoln had just finished making breakfast.

After entering the kitchen, they all sat down as Lincoln presented them with breakfast.

Lincoln: Hey everyone, breakfast is ready. Sisters, your eggs are done. Clyde, Ronnie and Bobby, I'm about to have some of my Zombie Bran cereal, you guys want some?

Clyde, Ronnie Anne, and Bobby: Sure.

Lisa: Are they how we like older male sibling?

Lincoln: Yes, as always.

He hands Lucy her egg.

Lincoln: Extra well done for Lucy.

Lucy (smiles): Thanks Lincoln.

Lincoln hands Lola and Lana their eggs.

Lincoln: Deviled for Lola and Lana.

Lola and Lana (smiles): Thanks Lincoln.

Lincoln puts extra gooey eggs on Lily's plate in her high chair.

Lincoln: Extra gooey for Lily.

Lily: (Giggles happily.)

Lincoln: And Fried for you Lisa.

Lisa (smiles): Thank you Lincoln.

All of Lincoln's sisters sat down at the kids table and began eating their newly prepared eggs as Lincoln poured Clyde, Ronnie Anne, and Bobby a bowl of milk and his Zombie Bran cereal. The three sat at the grown up table and began eating. As everyone was eating, Lincoln decided to take his leave... which Ronnie Anne noticed.

Ronnie Anne: Where are going, Lincoln?

Lincoln: I'm going to go talk to Mr. Grouse. I'll be right back everyone.

With that, Lincoln walked out of the kitchen, walked to the front door and opened it. He then walked out of the house and closed the door behind him.


Mr. Grouse's house

Mr. Grouse was sitting down in his chair eating a piece of toast, and was watching TV, when he heard a knock at his door.

Mr. Grouse: Hold on, I'm coming, please give me a minute!

Mr. Grouse put the piece of toast he was eating on the plate he was using and swallowed the rest before he got up and walked over to his door and opened it. He was surprised that it was Lincoln again.

Mr. Grouse: Lincoln? (rubs his eyes under his glasses.) What are you doing here so early?

Lincoln: Hi Mr. Grouse... I'm sorry if I'm bothering this early but it's very important...

Mr. Grouse: I'm listening...

Lincoln: I've made a plan to get $2,000 to get my family out of jail and the hospital respectively. So after school, I need you to come with us to jail to visit my Mom, Lori, Leni, and Luan and the hospital to visit my Dad, Lynn and Luna. So... will come with us to the prison?

Mr. Grouse was surprised that Lincoln is coming to him for help... again, but considering what happened yesterday he knew this kid and his sisters needed help since both of his parents and all five of his older sisters was out of action. After a few silent moments, the old man gave his answer.

Mr. Grouse: I'll see what I can do, okay Lincoln.

Lincoln: Thanks Mr. Grouse, I have to go. I'll see you later.

Mr. Grouse: Bye Lincoln.

Lincoln waved goodbye and walked back to his house. When he got back, everyone was ready and Bobby drove them to school. During the ride, Lincoln tells the others his plan.

Lana: Is this plan of yours going to work big brother?

Lincoln: I'm sure of it Lana? As long as we co-operate with each other and not drive each other crazy like we usually do.


Later that day...

After school, Lincoln, his sisters, Clyde and Ronnie Anne were walking together out of school. Outside the school, waiting for them was Bobby in his car and Clyde's dads in their car.

Bobby: Everyone ready to go?

Everyone (sans Lincoln): Yes.

Everyone except Lincoln gets into Bobby's car. Clyde gets in his dads' car. After Clyde and the girls buckled themselves in their respective rides, Bobby noticed Lincoln wasn't in the car.

Bobby: Hey, where's Lincoln?

Lincoln: Still out here.

Clyde unbuckled his seat and got out of his dad's' car. He put his hand on Lincoln's shoulder.

Clyde: You waiting for him aren't you?

After a few moments, Lincoln answered.

Lincoln: (Sighs) Yeah... but I guess he couldn't make it. We'll have to go on without him.

Suddenly, they hear a noise in the distance... it was a car, more specifically Mr. Grouse's car. After he stops his car, the old man unbuckles himself from his seat and gets out of his car. After a few moments, Mr. Grouse spoke.

Mr. Grouse: You got room for one more Lincoln?

Lincoln smiled and said...

Lincoln: Sure we do Mr. Grouse.


Later at Royal Woods Prison...

While Clyde's dads waited in their car outside, Clyde himself, Lincoln, his younger sisters, Mr. Grouse, Bobby, and Ronnie Anne were being given a quick tour by the prison warden during visiting hours.

Prison Warden: Welcome to Royal Woods Prison, the people you're visiting is ready for you guys.

The prison warden leads them to their soundproof communications window with telephones where Mrs. Loud, Lori, Leni, and Luan were in their prison attires. And Clyde as usual, passed out after having eye contact with Lori.

Bobby: Does he always do this when he sees Lori, Lincoln?

Lincoln: Unfortunately yes. He also shuts down like a robot.

Mrs. Loud, Luan, Leni: Lincoln!

Lori: Bobby Boo Boo Bear!

The other three women looked at her with raised eyebrows and scolding looks... which took almost a minute or two for Lori realize why. Lori laughed sheepishly and nervously corrected herself. Lincoln chuckled a little and said: Nice to see you to Lori.

Rita picks up the phone and Lincoln picks up the other phone to continue the conversation.

Rita: The warden told us you were visiting. How are you guys doing at home today?

Lincoln, Lisa, Lola, Lana, and Lucy: Good.

Rita: Okay, that's good to hear.

Lincoln: How's your time in... prison?

Leni takes her turn with the phone call and voices her recent feelings.

Leni: Linky! It's like horrible in here! It feels like everyone is out to get you! Everyone is so mean and are putting the moves on the four of us here! Please Lincoln! You have to... GET! US! OUT OF HERE!

Lincoln had to pull the phone away from his ear to avoid going deaf in both of his ears as Leni started crying, harder then she's ever cried before! Luan and Lori tried their best to calm her down... Leni's loud crying was the only noise in the whole room. The rest of Lincoln's group felt bad for the ditzy, but sweet blonde. After a five whole minutes, she started to calm down. That's when Lincoln decided to talk to her.

Lincoln: Leni, listen to me. I know you're scared but please calm down. Look, I have a plan to bail you guys out. It'll take some time though... so please until then, can promise you'll stay calm?

Leni sniffled a little before nodding her head.

Leni: Okay L-Lincoln. I p-promise.

Rita turned to her daughter and brought her into a hug.

Rita: Leni... sweetie, why don't you go take a nap? You're under a lot of stress.

Leni: O-okay mom, I will. Bye Lincoln. I'll miss y-you.

Lincoln: I will miss you Leni.

Lori: Bye guys.

Luan: We'll see you guys on the outside.

Lori and Luan escort the depressed Leni back to their cell. After a few moments, Rita decided to talk to her son.

Rita: Anyway Lincoln, I see you got our message, I hope you guys have a plan to get the money.

Lincoln: I do, it's goes like this...

As Lincoln was talking, two policemen were talking by the coffee maker, waiting for the coffee to heat up, so you can hear what Lincoln was saying. After a few moments, the coffee maker finished heating up and Lincoln finished explaining his plan to his imprisoned mother. Who was impressed.

Rita: Wow, that's a really well thought out plan Lincoln, I'm proud of you.

Lincoln: Thanks Mom, and it should work out well that is... if Mr. Grouse, Bobby and Ronnie Anne agree to play their parts in it.

Bobby: Sure bro. I'd be happy to help.

Ronnie Anne: I guess I'll help out. Someone's has to keep you in check so you don't go too far.

Everyone looked at Mr. Grouse in a questionable silence, waiting for the old man to answer. Mr. Grouse looked shocked after he heard his role in the 11-year old boy's plan. He didn't think that Lincoln trusted him that much. He looked at Lincoln's younger sisters, specifically Lola, Lana and Lily, and they had pleading looks on their faces. He then looked at Bobby, Lisa, Lucy, and Ronnie Anne and they just nodded their heads, suggesting that he agrees. After thinking about it for 5 minutes, he finally answers Lincoln's request.

Mr. Grouse: Okay Lincoln, I'm in.

Lincoln smiled and shook Mr. Grouse's hand and vice versa.

Lincoln: Thanks Mr. Grouse, glad to have you on board.

After saying goodbye to Mrs. Loud, Lincoln and the others went to the hospital to visit Lynn Sr., Jr., and Luna. Afterwards, they all returned to the Loud House. While Bobby and Clyde (who's finally awake) called their respective parents and told them what's been happening, Lincoln and his younger sisters went upstairs to their respective rooms.

Lincoln: (talking to the audience): Hello everyone, if you've been watching us. You would know that you haven't heard my plan. Now I'll tell you. Since me, Clyde, and Ronnie Anne are old enough to get jobs and since Bobby already has one, me, Clyde and Ronnie Anne will work at Gus' Games and Grub to raise some money while my sisters raise some money through their own methods. Mr. Grouse will be watching over us since it's illegal for minors to stay home alone without adult supervision. Oh... I hope my plan works.


First things first, I'm sorry for how long this chapter was and how I kept you guys waiting. A lot has been going on. A new Steven Universe console game is coming out Friday and I'm going to get it. Also Happy Halloween everyone. Peace.