Luan is stunned at Waldo's confession. Never has she realized that her relationship with a fellow fanatic of fun puns would actually have feelings for her. Out of all the feelings she felt, she never feels this awkwardness out of someone who likes her. She can only let time pass as the silent treatment go between the two of them. And while she is passé with puppy love, she does not know how to respond to this.
After confessing his feelings, Waldo just sits at the right side edge of the bench, waiting for a response from Luan. Out of the embarrassing moments he had experienced, this one is no exception for him to being among the most embarrassing. He tries to brush off his awkwardness, to no absolute avail. He just clings to the yellow jacket that Luan gave him, regretting for confessing his feelings.
The rest of the time before midnight goes on like this – an awkward moment they do not know how to respond to.
Minutes go by, and they finally spout a word simultaneously.
"I want ahhh…you ahhh…" Waldo utters.
"I kinda ahhh…you ahh…" Luan speaks up, alongside.
"You go first."
"No, you."
"I insist. Go…"
"Well…I…the night's been long. So…"
"Yeah…"
"I think it's best if we talk about this next time. I have to go home."
"Yeah…"
"Thanks for being…there tonight."
"Yeah…you too."
And with that, Luan leaves Waldo by the park bench, forlorn on what she must respond out of this. The moment is awkward enough that it really merits for them to call the night off. As she leaves, Waldo languishes on blowing the opportunity to engage in a true relationship with the apple to his eye. He can only wonder if Luan truly reciprocated his feelings. Eventually, snow falls as Waldo shivers out in the cold.
Meanwhile, back in the Loud house, Lincoln and Lucy are watching The Fault in Our Stars as part of their movie marathon. Previously, they watched Jerry Maguire, Lynn's favorite. Even though Lucy insisted not to preview romance movies, she still gives Lincoln a pass. Ironically, Lincoln is adamant to what he is watching, while Lucy is emotional from watching the scene where Hazel practices her eulogy for Augustus.
"I can't…believe this is happening," Lucy reacts sobbingly, "Why would death take him so young?! Curses, death!"
Lincoln is still irresponsive out of this, clearly sulking about Luan's prospect of growing up.
Lucy eventually chills down. "Okay, I'm good. But I need to think this over. Going to my room now." She then leaves Lincoln in the living room. Lincoln then rests his head on the left side arm rest, just to get comfort out of this situation.
9:45 pm strikes in Royal Woods, and Luan finally arrives home, 15 minutes early from her curfew, in a distraught mood. She places Gary's cage down and feeds him with baby carrots.
"You arrived early," Lincoln says to his sister.
"I know," Luan responds somberly as she goes to the couch. Lincoln gives her a space to sit.
Noticing his sister's rare sad expression, Lincoln asks, "Anything wrong? How did it went?"
Then, Luan relays her whole night, "Great. I mean the crowd was good. They're responsive. I even told them about the time that you tried to catch Lana from chasing the mailman."
"And?"
"Well, it went good. What else can I tell?"
"Well…what about Waldo?"
"Uhmmmm…I rather not talk about it."
"Why not? Something happened between you two?"
"No, no, nothing! I mean…I appreciated for him being a good friend but…"
"Did he…confess…?"
"Yeah. I don't know. I might have hurt his feelings after saying nothing."
Instead of letting her sulk her way to ease down her emotions, Lincoln encourages her, "You know Luan, I do not need to know much about what gone into you and Waldo. But it's your choice. No matter what you do, it's all on you. I'm just here to ensure he doesn't break your feelings. And no matter what, you'll always be my sister."
"Thanks Lincoln." They then embrace in solace, contemplating the fact that they have each other's backs. After that, they finally rest to movie watching.
"Why are you watching Fault in Our Stars?" Luan wonders.
"Well, I just thought that since you won't be here for Marx brothers night, Lucy and I just thought to watch this," Lincoln answers.
"Then what are you waiting for? Let's watch Duck Soup!"
With that, Lincoln gets excited from Luan's insistence. The rest of the night for the two go on with laughing at the Marx brothers' signature gags, including the famous mirror scene, where they laugh out hard.
Ultimately, four knocks come on the door. Luan answers it, revealing it to be Waldo.
"Hey, I'm sorry," Waldo utters, "I just came to bring you this and your other stuff." He then gives back her yellow jacket and her loot bag. "You kinda forgot them in the park." Luan is still irresponsive, holding her stuff. "Right. I should be going."
"Wait! Waldo!" she calls him back, "I know this night has been weird. At least it's not a nightmare. Hehe. But really, thank you. But I'm sorry too. I know I have been…off. But I do not how to say this. But…"
"But what?"
"Okay, I might say that I like you too but…"
Out of that revelation and with a spark of confidence, Waldo hurriedly approaches Luan and kisses her by the lips. Even with a hint of awkwardness, the two remain kissing.
Lincoln can only witness this in satisfaction that her sister is happy. He then shares this to the readers "You know, it pains to say we're all growing up. But what is important is that we know we have each other's backs. I love Luan, but it's time for her to make her own choices."
As they break out their kiss, Luan utters, "Never expected that."
"Yeah sorry if it kinda…" Waldo responds, but gets interrupted by Luan returning another kiss to him.
"Well, feel the kiss to happiness? Hehehe. Get it?"
Waldo chuckles at Luan's intended pun, as he gushes in extreme euphoria from Luan's kisses.
"Hehehe. Well, wanna come in? We're watching Duck Soup."
"Yeah, I will be there…in a sec."
"Soothe yourself. I will just leave the door open. I don't have the kiss to the house. Hehehe. Get it?"
"Hehehe. I love it when you joke. I hope I can play it all over again in a joke box. Hehe."
"Hehehe. Well, and by the way, we can still be friends right?"
"Of course. Why not?"
"Just wait until prom for a yes. See you inside."
Hearing her say that gives overall confidence for Waldo that he has assured 100% chance for Luan. With that, he rejoices in the falling snow with "You Make My Dreams Come True" by Hall & Oates playing on his head. He is truly at the prime of his adolescent life. After that, he joins Luan and Lincoln in their movie matinee. And eventually, he sleeps on the couch.
Truly, it has been some enchanted evening for Lincoln, for Luan and especially for Waldo.
And that ends their story. (Not unless you want to see more exploits from them.)
