Both sides agreed meeting up at the same time. Bobby with Lincoln and Ronnie Anne with Lori respectively with the older sibling driving of course.
For the boys, their route was farther away from the Santiago's house but that wasn't much of a difference because…...let's face it girls took longer to get ready.(Sorry ladies but it's true.)
No thanks to Lynn, Lola had to try all of her effort to patch up the bruises. Leni did teach Lori a thing or two about repairs on cuts or stains on hoodies similar to Ronnie's. By the time they finished she looked good as new.
These guys just did all this straight out of loyalty and for the sake of their brother. Ronnie had to admit they did a pretty good job at making her…...look nicer. She wasn't one to do "pretty " It was worth the whole time preparing to look her best for Lincoln that is.
Ronnie Anne:Could you please take the car mirror off of me now?
Lori:Sorry Ronnie, you just look so pretty!
If there was one thing Ronnie Anne hated more than being humiliated in public it was….
Ronnie Anne:Don't you DARE take a selfie right now!
Lori:Relax it's just Lincoln.
To take the call she held her phone up to her ear right as she parked just two feet from the buffet where Lincoln was standing up front.
Lori:Hey cruiser I see you just in front of the buffet…...make sure I bring what?...OMG! I totes forgot! Thanks lil brother.
Ronnie Anne:What's up?
Lori:It's my other earring! I cannot let Boo-Boo Bear see me like this! Without them he won't think I care enough! You'll have to go in with Lincoln first! Sorry you could probably start without me!
Ronnie Anne:Alright I'm alone with Lincoln.
She took a deep breath, this was actually pretty tough since she never actually had an arranged one on one with him before.
Ronnie Anne:You can do this Ron.
She couldn't do this, he was wearing khakis! He could've never looked more stunning and with that goofy buck-toothed smile he made look charming and just a chunk of white hair just puffed up a bit really made him a real package.
This time it was her turn to be scared of him. It wasn't that Lincoln was at all scary it was just…..she wasn't used to this kind of pressure with someone waiting for her. She wanted to walk and get on with it sometime today but her legs were holding her back.
Lincoln:Uhhh Ronnie Anne ya comin?
Ronnie Anne:I'm tryin but my legs feel real numb! Must've been from that scuffle I had with Lynn….sorry about that by the way.
Lincoln:No that's just you feeling nervous, but don't worry it's my first time too. Come on I'll help ya inside.
Guess she didn't mind him helping out a little more. Now she really wished she'd been more grateful towards Lori and the others. Even though they reassured her that letting them do this for their brother was thanks enough. It's been so long since Ronnie been around such nice people, people who she actually considered friends.
Perhaps after this little date they quickly planned up, she could go back to thank them once more for all they done and Lincoln would gladly love to obliged.
Inside they reached the reservationist, who didn't really seem to wonder why this couple would call for their arrangement to be a few moments before they arrived.
Lincoln:Yes we are here as the reservation for Loud/Santiago, party of four.
Inside they approached the register.
Waiter:Si, he's been waiting for you.
He soon lead the two to their proper table.
Ronnie Anne:So who did you say this friend of yours is? Seems like a real nice guy.
Lincoln:Oh there he is right now!
Outta the blue was the last person she'd expect to be here. Of all people to be around her, she swore she knew this person but she did not feel like remembering him.
?:Heya sis!
Oh yeah, that was the exact tone of voice she remembered. So innocent, so friendly like he could never hurt anyone in his life. It made her sick! After so long the only thing she had to say to him was.
Ronnie Anne:Wait lemme guess you work here too?
Ouch, to Bobby that had to hurt and they just walked in! This might not have been such a real good idea after all.
No, he couldn't let her shut him down again like this. Not from what he had learned the first time. He looked to Lincoln and nodded, it was time to put his foot down just like with Lola and Lana. He needed to show her who's boss!
Bobby:Ronnie, I did not come here for nothing young lady!
Ronnie Anne:That's some big talk coming from a huge chicken of a man! Where'd you learn to gain a spine?!
Bobby:I…..uhhhh….ummm…
Just like that she left him there crashing down like always. When was he ever gonna pack it in? He'll always be nothing to her and she will feel nothing leaving him all behind.
Lincoln:No we were so close!
Sounds like it was back to rock bottom for both Lincoln and Bobby. They came so close but yet their goal was so far.
Bobby:Now you listen here Ronnie Anne!
Lincoln looked to Bobby having Ronnie Anne actually stopped in her tracks. It's been awhile since she heard her name called by him. It was miracle he still remembered it.
Just like Lana he gave the order but like Lola he remembered to stand his ground!
Bobby:I didn't drive all the way here for nothing little missy! You're gonna enjoy this buffet one way or another!
Ronnie Anne:Or what?!
Bobby:Or this next little diddy's gonna be made out to the little girl in the bright purple hoodie and her special little el amante there too.
Lincoln:Wait what?!
Bobby:You heard me Loud! The moment she leaves that door I'll be forced to expose you both of your lil secret to your own school.
Ronnie Anne:And how do you plan on doing that?
Bobby:Oh just a little something called…
Bobby got up in front of the table, hands rising and a heel to toe tap combo.
Bobby:¡Música.
He had her, they both knew good and well once the band started to play the musicians would make all the attention be dropped on them.
Ronnie Anne:You wouldn't dare!
Pretty sure he would because them glutes were ready to dance the truth. He held a sly smirk on his face.
Bobby:¡Olé.
She looked to him again like he was a complete stranger. Just who the heck was this guy? Whoever he was he certainly wasn't a pushover like her brother because he didn't look like he was gonna back down on this promise. The immense amount of power he had over Ronnie he was well aware of it but he thought he'd never have to use it.
The choice was hers, she could ditch her brother and deal with everyone teasing her more or humor him and at least enjoy her time with Lincoln.
Ronnie Anne:Fine…..you win
There was no way she could fight this. For whatever reasons she didn't know why Bobby would want to see her at all.
Lincoln:Shall we?
Much to Ronnie's surprise, Lincoln was more than happy to be here even if it was against his will. She took his hand and as he lead them to their seats.
Lincoln:Come on, wouldn't you think he'd done all of this just to make some time for you? I mean if it wasn't for him I wouldn't be asked to find you.
Ronnie Anne:He told you...to come find m-m-me?
Lincoln:Yup, all him.
Ronnie Anne:You mean this was all just a setup to trick me?!
Getting through this next bit, wasn't as easy as stimulating with Lisa before. If he was honest now and said that he did tell her secret. Trust from his own sis would be a lot harder to earn. He knew he had to come clean.
Bobby:But I did this all for you little sis, cus I thought there'd be nothing like being at your favorite restaurant with your favorite guy.
Bobby smiled wrapping his arm around Lincoln. Maybe just maybe this one time Ronnie thought, maybe he has been willing to change for the greater good. He certainly made the impression and with this new attitude and this newly found confidence it was nothing like she ever seen him do before.
Ronnie Anne:This was actually pretty nice of you to go outta your way and plan all this for me…..I dunno what to say other than…...well thanks bro.
Lincoln:We got this is in the bag!
Lori:Found it!
Lori held out her other earring which was already in her purse. Which means this whole trip back was pretty much for nothing. Unless she thought of bringing the rest of her sisters with her but that would just be utter chaos. She remembers what happened when their sisters and brother make a 'Casa De Loud' for them on their date. It was real sweet but Bobby barely lived through that. With their good ideas coming all together but at the same time made one really bad one. Luna had the worst selection of restaurant music, which played over Luan's comedy act. Lisa's homemade cash register went haywire causing all sorts of coins to go rapid fire. At the same time Lincoln happened to be there with breads, soups and sauces and that was just the appetizer! In Bobby's opinion it was kinda….fun with quality entertainment like that, he couldn't have asked for a better service.
It was stuff like that, that really made Lori appreciate her family for what it was. Bobby was right they were all worthed wild. Fortunately where Ronnie Anne came from it was like her brother didn't know he even had a sister.
Lori:I still wonder just what kind of selfish girl would take the only brother Ronnie had away from her? I swear if I see anyone like her I'd literally rip their head off!
She needed to calm herself. The outcome of her getting furious while taking care of the wheel wasn't a real pretty one. The last thing Lincoln and Ronnie Anne needed was for their first date to end on a sour note.
Lori:Relax Lori, remember what happened with Carol, she's just gonna have you keep at it until she has you by the tail. So I shouldn't get mad over stuff that has happened already.
However seeing through Ronnie Anne's state, it still left a mark on her. Not that Lori minded but she shouldn't have to struggle for someone else to help her instead of her brother, only focusing around that girl who believes the more attention she got the more special she felt while not caring for anyone else.
Lori:Sure is lucky having a brother like Lincoln to keep Bobby and Ronnie Anne busy because of something I should've remembered to bring, but maybe that's why at times I feel like pushing him around callin him twerp, just listen to me! I'm getting jealous over my younger brother because my own job as the older sibling is being done by him instead of me!
Taken for granted, he kinda….was almost everyday but something kept him going. Why did he do all this for them?
Lori:Next in line Clyde's shell's been real tough to crack. That boy's as sweet as he is stupid. Why does that dweeb see in me anyway? I only got Bobby because I was just lucky that one time. He only learns the hard way and yet Lincoln still supports him all the way because he loves him as a brother.
And there was her answer right then and there! Kinda ridiculous but very true nonetheless
Lori:We could find many ways to kill ya Lincoln, though you never seize to amaze me.
To see it to believe it Bobby was pulling it off real well with Ronnie Anne, having them talk to each other again. They did begin on a rocky start, one on one but they had no problem with Lincoln. Having to play peacekeeper was almost Lincoln's job day in and day out around the house.
Lincoln:So then after when I inadvertently armed them with spaghetti to drench each other with, both Lucy and Lynn were forced to bunk with me! For three whole days I still couldn't leave snoresville!
Ronnie Anne:That's nothin compared to Bobby's
Bobby:To be fair it was your El Stinko Bomb that was deployed in my room!
Ronnie Anne:What? I wasn't gonna put it in my room.
Bobby:You could at least keep mine tidy enough when I come back from work!
Ronnie Anne:Then maybe I should stop leaving my skateboard on the top step!
Bobby:Then maybe I might plan more time for you like you wanted!
Lincoln:Please not on the platter!
As the two looked like they were about to tear each other limb from limb. Prayers were sent from Lincoln, if he didn't make it out of this crossfire alive, let him have a soft new pair of undies because it was gonna be an apocalypse in there.
Actually it'd been killing them to finally say something for so long. It was hysterical that they let something they completely forgot about get in between them.
Bobby:I don't remember what it was we were so worked up about lately!
Ronnie Anne:It was kinda stupid for me to block you out like that, even when I really wanted to talk. It shouldn't have to take you all of this just to come and do that.
Not noticing what she said, it seemed to actually bother Lincoln a bit as it made him wonder of how little he meant to her.
Ronnie Anne:Wait Lincoln I did not mean it like that! Don't get me wrong, you were the one who got us here in the first place!
Bobby:Yeah dude, it's just that our problem was kinda personal and you shouldn't have to be involved.
Lincoln:Well I'm glad i was to see you two working things out again.
Ronnie Anne:Yeah I can't stay mad at'cha forever bro even if it was for….
Bobby:Hey Babe!
There was that name again. The same one that Bobby would never shut up about. She couldn't believe it, that board was standing right there in front of her.
Bobby:I knew you'd be more than psyched to my sis….
Lori:Ronnie Anne?! You-You mean she's your….sister?!
To take a second glance Ronnie stood straight up to the Bobby's 'girlfriend' and it was Lori this whole time!
Ronnie Anne:You mean SHE'S the one that made my life into a total wreck?!
This was real bad! Now the two were gonna believe exactly the person they thought the other was.
Lincoln:Wait! Ronnie Anne it's not like that!
Ronnie Anne:Shut it Lame-o!
With that it put back Lincoln in his seat. Lori was not gonna let that one slide.
Lori:Hey don't you tell my brother to shut up!
Ronnie Anne:Why should I listen to you!? I can't actually believe you led me to think we would ever be friends! Not after what you made me into!
She looked back at Lincoln. Surprised that he was not bothered by the nerve Lori seem to have.
Ronnie Anne:And you should be more than ticked because of all that torture she had me put you through!
Bobby:What do you mean she made you do all that to Lincoln? Frankly, I don't think she's anywhere near involved in this and I don't think it's fair you talk in that kinda tone to her!
As if he wasn't already a goody-goody two shoes enough. She had him wrapped around her finger just like always.
Ronnie Anne:FINE!
Ronnie Anne:If you all really wanna know why I hate her so much then follow me! To the car, right now.!
This has gone long enough! All she wanted was to be left alone but if it had this far with these losers she'd rather get it over with to finally get them off her back! Hopefully, if the awkwardness that she now created could hold them long enough for her to collect her thoughts while she waited.
Lincoln:Maybe she's right, people are starting to stare.
As if they haven't done a jaw-dropping performance yet, it was just the beginning of the show with an unsuspected audience. Bobby had to apologize to everyone for his proclaimed 'sister' blowout while Lincoln watched it got him wondering.
Though Lori wasn't really the nicest person he has ever known. Aside from Leni, Luna, Luan and Lynn there wasn't anyone else more suitable as an older sister like her.
He never thought she would do anything to get someone to hate her this much. Someone as complexed as Ronnie Anne and truthfully he really did want to believe her, but after hearing Ronnie's outburst…..he just needed more to know for sure.
Lincoln:...Lori.
Lincoln looked at Lori, she really hoped he knew where she was coming from cause right now she needed all the support she can get.
Lincoln:What did you do?
Lori:I don't know and I really don't think I wanna.