*Flashback*

A car was driving along the roadways of Royal Woods. Inside were two parents and their 7 kids behind them; 12 year old Lori Loud, 11 year old Leni Loud, 10 year old Luna Loud, 9 year old Luan Loud, 8 year old Lynn Loud Jr., and 6 year old Lincoln Loud. The other younger siblings were inside their house with a babysitter looking after them.

Lynn: Are we there yet?

The father, Lynn Loud Sr. spoke up.

Lynn Sr.: Almost, honey.

The mother, Rita added.

Rita: Are you all excited?

All: Yeah!

Lynn: I can't wait to have a sister that may like the same things I may like. Maybe when she gets older, we can practice dodgeball.

Luna: Maybe she'll have the same taste of music as mine; I'd like a drummer in my future band.

Leni: I'd love to have her practice some fashioning, maybe she'll look as beautiful as me.

All the girls were busy with thinking up of ideas on how their little sister would be that they didn't notice Lincoln sulking by himself in the left corner in the back.

Lincoln*quietly to himself*: I know what's gonna happen; a new sister is gonna be born, and I'm still gonna be alone for…potentially forever. I just wish that I could have someone just like me… Yeah there's Clyde, but…I just want another brother…

He continued to look down at the car floor, swinging his legs back and forth. That was when he felt someone nearby. It was his oldest sister; Lori.

Lori: What's up, Lincoln?

Lincoln looked at her, giving a small smile, but Lori could see through the façade.

Lori: Why are you upset? You're gonna have a younger sister.

Lincoln looked down and sighed.

Lincoln: That's exactly why.

Lori looked at him, mouth open a bit in shock, and a little bit offended.

Lori: What do you mean?

Lincoln: I just…it's not that I'd hate having a new sister, it's just that…I'm not sure if I would like this…new family member.

Lori silently gasped.

Lori: How could you say that? Lincoln, it's our new sibling; why would you not another one?

Lincoln gave her a harsh glance, before looking back down.

Lincoln: Because that's how it's always been; another sister, that's it. Do you have any idea how lonely I feel at times?

Lori was now getting offended that her brother would not like the idea of a new sibling.

Lori: I don't believe you, Lincoln. You're not alone in this house; we all love you. All the same,

Lincoln: But look at the others; do you notice anything about them?

Lori looked at the other sisters, gossiping about their baby sibling.

Lori: Well, they're loud and talkative.

Lincoln lets out a sigh of irritation while Lori lets out a small giggle.

Lincoln: No…Leni, Luna, Luan, and the younger girls at home…they're ALL girls.

Lori listened on.

Lincoln: I'm the only boy in this family. Everybody else is girls. You know how lonely it gets with having to live in a house where NO ONE likes the things you like? Not to mention, being the only boy in the house, it's boring and upsetting.

Lori: B-But what about Clyde?

Lincoln: Yeah, but…I want a brother, Lori. Someone who I can always mess with, someone who would always be by my side, someone who enjoys the things I enjoy…

All of a sudden, everything made sense. Lincoln felt alone because…he's the only boy in the house. Yeah the girls love him very much, but for a long time, they don't seem to enjoy the things he would enjoy. How could she have not noticed this…oh, Bobby that's why. Lori sighed, and placed a hand on his cheek.

Lori: I understand, Lincoln. Believe me, I do.

Lincoln: You do?

Lori: I have my own things that I enjoy, but nobody else enjoyed them. You know my own things for enjoyment; is romantic soap opera, but my kind of soap opera…it gets boring…

Lincoln listened to her, amazed that she, the sassy and cynical type of girl, would actually feel lonely.

Lori: So, you can't always expect everyone to enjoy everything you like.

She then placed her arm over his shoulder.

Lori: And there's another thing, as much as I would want to have another brother like you do, I shouldn't mind having another sister. Because who knows, she could be another type of tomboy like Lynn. And the same could be said for a boy too, he may like the things a girl may like as well.

Lincoln: Really?

Lori: Exactly. So what do you say, you think you'll enjoy this new baby now?

Lincoln looked at Lori with an interested expression, which turned into a smile, before hugging his older sister.

Lori: Hehehe, I'll take that as a yes.

She then wrapped her arm around him, one hand rubbing circles on his back, the other caressing the white hair. Once that's done, Lincoln then asked her;

Lincoln: So a boy can like things girls normally enjoy?

Lori: Yep. I've heard it has happened before. It's a bit unusual, but if that's with my brother, I can put up with it.

Their conversation was interrupted when the car stopped at the hospital. Lori and Lincoln looked at each other.

Lori: Are you ready?

Lincoln nodded.

Lincoln: Yes, Lori. I think I'm now ready to meet my little sister...


Everyone got out of the car, and walked to the entrance of the hospital. They walked inside and walked over to the receptionist.

Receptionist: Hello there, how can I help you?

Rita: Oh yes, we're here to pick up our new family member.

The receptionist widened her eyes in happiness, remembering the birth.

Receptionist: Oh, of course. He's at the nursery room.

The girls and Lincoln widened her eyes. The new baby is a boy? Lincoln became more excited.

Lincoln: *whispering*: Lori, did I hear that correctly?

Lori was too shocked. No one was told of the baby's gender beforehand, and the fact that it's a boy began to excite her somewhat.

Lori: Yeah. You did.

The receptionist allowed the family to enter the halls. As they walked about, all of the sisters were continuing to talk about the baby boy.

Luna: A boy? Wow, we've got another special one in the family.

Lincoln: What? Another unique one?

Lori: Yeah, twerp. The first one is you.

Lincoln: Oh…right. Heh-heh.

He shrugged as Lori gave him a hair ruffling. After a while of walking, they approached the nursery, where there are numerous babies being taken care of until they're healthy enough to come home.

The nurse lady was polite enough to let them in and let them take a look at the nursery. All of the babies are simply lying on their bed, preoccupied with their own thing.

Leni: Where's our brother, mom and dad?

Rita: We're looking for him…Ah, there he is.


They're arrived at the bunk, where a small baby was sleeping. He was curled up in a blanket, and a small hat was on top of the head to protect his scalp from exposure. He was with his eyes closed, with what appeared to be a smile.

Luan: Wow. He looks adorable.

Luna: Indeed, sis.

Leni: Aww…I just wanna pinch his cheeks.

Lincoln was not paying attention to the commotion the sisters were causing; he was too focused on the sight of his baby…brother. Finally, a family member that isn't a girl. Lincoln walked up to the bed to take a closer look. The baby then began to stir a little bit, and his eyes soon opened. Lincoln caught the sight of such eyes; beautiful hazel green that looked like they can shine even in the darkest places.

The baby looked at the strange, larger boy who was looking back. It made a cooing noise before moving around, the blanket surround him shuffling off. This exposes the arms, as he reached out to try and touch him. Lincoln silently moved his finger over to the tiny hands. They both soon touched each other, and something within the inside of them began to click. For a while, they both stared at each other, not breaking contact. At last, Lincoln spoke.

Lincoln: Hey there, little guy.

He spoke in a hushed, gentle tone as he moved his thumb towards the cheek. The baby boy felt the warm touch of his thumb, and closed his eyes, letting out a tiny moan.

Voice: Wow. You are doing great, Linky.

It was Lori, who was beginning to kneel down his height to take a closer look.

Lincoln: Yeah…you should meet him too, Lori.

Lori: Really? You want me to meet him?

Lincoln looked at him.

Lincoln: You said you wanted a brother too.

Lori opened her mouth to say something, but decided to say nothing.

Lori: Um…okay. I'm afraid I may mess up.

Lincoln held onto her hand.

Lincoln: You'll do fine, Lori.

Lori looked on at him. Then she looked at the baby. He was still holding onto Lincoln's finger.

Lori: Okay…

Lincoln nodded, and then took Lori's hand. He moved it over to the baby's bed. The baby looked at the hand, and then looked at the two kids. He lets out a soft coo, and took one hand to Lori's hand, which Lincoln lets go of, and kept his other hand to Lincoln's finger.

Lori began to become a bit anxious of messing up; she's usually not this good with babies due to her cynical nature. But this is her brother, and she's gotta put up her good first impression.

Lori: Hi there, honey.

She cupped the tiny hand onto the baby's hand, and the baby smiled some more, almost to the point of giggling. Lori and Lincoln looked at each other and smiled.

Voice: Tee-hee.

They turned to see Leni with her phone out, having already taken a photo of this.

Leni: Another photo on my memory book.

Lori and Lincoln just smiled at each other.

Rita: I see someone's already getting to know Logan better here.

Lincoln and Lori: Who?

Lynn Sr.: Logan, that's his name.

They both looked at each other.

Lincoln: That's a nice name.

Lori: Yeah.

The parents chuckled as they turned their attention back to the baby.


Soon, the parents got their baby, Logan Loud out of the hospital and are soon driving home with him. He was with Lincoln and Lori as every time he would be split away from them for more than 2 minutes, he would begin to whine. He almost did cry at one point, but Lori took care of the situation.

Lincoln looked at Logan, who was resting on Lori's arms.

Lincoln: So, what do you think will happen with Logan?

Lori shrugged as she bounced Logan.

Lori: Who knows…it's too early to say, Linky. Right now though; I think it's safe to assume that…he's gonna grow up to be a great little brother. And you Lincoln, you and I will make sure of that. Won't we?

Lincoln nodded with determination.

Lincoln: Yes we will.

They both hugged each other, and they stayed like this for the remainder of the drive home…

*Flashback ended*


Lincoln opened his eyes slowly as he was brought back into the real world. He slowly got up as to not disturb Logan, who was sleeping right next to him. He rubbed his eyes and looked at the time. It was at least 6:15 AM. Time to wake up, Lincoln thought.

He then looked down at Logan's sleeping form, him holding onto Rexy like he doesn't have a care in the world. Lincoln adored such a sight; it made him look like a sleeping angel. He then decided that he would let Logan sleep for a little while longer.

He gave him a small peck on the forehead and slowly crawled out of the bed. Then he hopped off, and left the room to the bathroom for a morning shower. When he got out, he saw Lori was getting out of the bathroom with her shirt already on. She must've already got a morning shower. Then again, Lori is thought to be the 'early bird' of the family. Lincoln then remembered the dream and decided to ask Lori.

Lincoln: Hey, Lori.

Lori turned to look at her younger brother.

Lori: Hey, Lincoln. Where's Logan?

Lincoln: He's still inside the room. I decided to let him sleep a bit longer. Poor little guy deserves it.

Lori: Oh...that's good.

Lincoln: Oh, Lori?

Lori: Yes?

Lincoln: Um…do you remember…the day we got Logan out of the hospital when he was born.

Lori looked at him, unsure of what he meant at first. Then it came back into her mind.

Lori: Oh…yes, I remember. Why?

Lincoln: I had a dream about it…or a memory. A memory dream, if that's what they call it.

Lori: Really, was it pleasant?

Lincoln nodded, and then sighed.

Lincoln: Just remembering that…makes me feel like a failure.

Lori looked down at him, with sympathy.

Lori: Lincoln, what happened wasn't your fault.

Lincoln: Of course it is. He was right there…and I just…

Lori didn't hesitate for a moment before hugging the stuffings out of him. Lincoln was kind of expecting this…but he was still shocked that this girl, who is usually on her phone 24/7 with Bobby, or known as the Queen of Dictatorship would hold some kind of care for him.

Lori: It's alright, Lincoln. What's done is done. He's back now, and like you said, he'll get his memories back.

Lincoln: But how would I know if I'm right?

Lori looked at him.

Lincoln: I know I said it would come back. But I'm saying it just to make him feel better…I don't know how it all works. For all I know, I could be lying.

Lincoln just simply looked down again. Lori's heart ached and shattered a little bit inside. Seeing both of her brothers like this made her feel miserable and hopeless.

Lori: I know, Lincoln. But right now, we've gotta do what we can. Until he's back to his old self, treating him with the love he needs, is all we can do.

Lincoln looked at her, still with uncertainty…but she's his sister. His oldest one too. And her being the Queen of Dictatorship, she rarely lies to what she says. For example, one time Luan broke her phone by mistake, and Lori yelled at her, saying she'll bury her in the backyard. Luan went to the backyard…hole. But they all knew she wouldn't dream of doing such a thing, it was simply a bluff to get her to be more careful. With this in mind, he looked at her, and nodded.

Lincoln: Okay…I will. For Logan.

Lori: That's my brother.

She gave him a ruffling in the hair before standing up straight.

Lori: Now go and get a morning shower, breakfast will be ready soon.

Lincoln nodded, walked to the door, then stopped and looked back at her, before giving her a smile. Lori smiled back and gave him a wink before walking downstairs. Lincoln closed the door and prepared his morning shower to start off the day.