Next day at Lori's office
Lori – What do you mean you will quit!
Lincoln – That as soon as I get everything done here I'm done, I won't take Leni's job because being creative is her life not mine
Lori – But you have the talent! And it's very well paid!
Lincoln – But it's not what I want!
Lori – What do you mean?
Lincoln – Lori, listen: I got into a little chat with Ronnie Ann and she is right, I never really asked myself what I wanted and I have to start now; of course that doesn't mean I will leave you out as if you didn't help me and Clyde, but if I keep only doing the stuff just because of the money or only because I have some talent, I won't be making my own decisions, I will be just living a borrowed life. You taught me right now that, and I'm grateful, but because of that I have to step out as soon as I finish Leni's paperwork
Lori – Is that your final answer?
Lincoln – Sorry if I disappointed you
Lori – No disappointed, I guess… just… sad I won't see my little brother as much as I am now
Lincoln – Sorry Lori
Lori – It's okay… I guess, you even brought the new prototype, and it's as good as Leni's and… the paperwork is really doing a good job… I do hope you find what you are looking for
Lincoln – I'm not saying I will leave the city and I can help, but pretty please, just call me if it's absolutely necessary and don't treat me as if I were the core of everything.
Lori – Sounds like a fair deal
Lincoln – Thanks, I'll keep working with Leni's reports
Latter at Leni's office
Lincoln is making some notes until a phone start ringing
Lincoln – Yes? Leni Loud's office, how can I help you?
Woman – Lincoln?
Lincoln – Mrs. Johnson? Is everything all right with Lindy?
Johnson – Actually, I was calling to ask you the same, Lindy's teacher told me she never showed up at school
Lincoln – What!
Johnson – Is her mother there with you?
Lincoln – No, sorry, Leni had a health problem and have to stay home
Johnson – I see… um… could you call her? Lindy has a perfect attendance record, for her to not come is… worrisome
Lincoln – I know, I'll check this thanks Mrs. Johnson
Johnson – It's principal Johnson now Lincoln
Lincoln – I know
Lincoln hung up and uses the phone again
Luan – Hello?
Lincoln – Luan?
Luan – Hi Lincoln, what's up? Apart of the ceiling
Lincoln – Hey is Lindy there?
Luan – Lindy? She is at school right now
Lincoln – Well the thing is… she isn't
Luan – What! I'll tell Leni, tanks Lincoln
Lincoln – Okay
Lincoln hung up again before the phone rings
Lincoln – Leni Loud's office, how can I help you?
Lisa – Hi Lincoln I am pretty sure your assistance won't need of something too complex
Lincoln – Lisa! What do you mean?
Lisa – The… offspring of that sister of mine that I don't want to remember, is here with your daughters; apparently she suspects something weird and came to prove it
Lincoln – What! I mean, I understand what you are saying but, I'll call Leni, I just started calling to see why Lindy is out of school
Lisa – So my verbal communication was out of opportune time, however I don't like to repeat myself so I may ask you to call everyone and tell them the… kid is okay
Lincoln – Sure! I'll call Leni, thanks Lisa
Lisa – Don't mention it, just don't bring that… that girl into my lab, I don't want to suffer another doomsday here
Lisa hung up
Lincoln calls Leni again
Leni – Hello?
Lincoln – Hi Leni, it's me Lincoln
Leni – Lincoln? Luan told me you called before, and that Lindy is not at school so, I like really got confused, do you know where is Lindy?
Lincoln – Yes, Lisa called; Lindy is at her home right now
Leni – What! What about school?
Lincoln – She ditched it, there was something Lindy wanted to prove so she…
Leni – Luan! We are going to Lisa's hose now!
Lincoln – Leni?
Leni – She never did this before, I'll… I'll… Lincoln I need your help, could you come in?
Lincoln – Sure, I'll tell Lori and go to Lisa's house
Leni – Okay, Lindy was always a rebel but… she never did something like this before, and Lisa hate me so…
Lincoln – Don't worry I'll pick her up and avoid any other problem Lisa and you might have
Leni – Thanks Lincy
Lincoln – No problem…
Lincoln hung up and picked the interphone
Lincoln – Lori?
Lori – What's up Lincoln?
Lincoln – There was another problem with Lindy I have to be outside for a couple of hours
Lori – Okay, just finish the project you are on today
Lincoln – Sure
Latter at Lisa's house
Lisa is outside waiting with Lindy until Lincoln's car appear
Lisa – See, there he is
Lindy – I know… but the analysis
Lisa – This is not television, there they have a supercomputer that does all the analysis in five minutes, in real life; we need some days while the computer does compare the dots of information
Lindy – I see…
Lincoln – Lindy, why are you not in school?
Lindy – I… wanted to prove something
Lincoln – Lisa…
Lisa – She came here requesting me to exanimate a sample of her cells and find who might be the owner of the other half of her genetic pool; thing that is impossible if I don't have another sample to compare hers
Lincoln – I see…
Lisa – Anyway, she isn't somebody that was requested to come for being homeschooled, which means, I request you to take her home
Lincoln – Sure, come on Lindy, I'll take you to your mother
Lindy – Yes
Lisa – Good, I'll see if your daughters are finished with their personal tests
Lincoln – Thanks Lisa, by the way, we never talked about your payment for this favor
Lisa – I never asked for payment but I request other way of assistance
Lincoln – What do you mean?
Lisa – I need somebody that actually knows his ways between a desoxirribonucleic acid and ribonucleic acid
Lincoln – You mean me?
Lisa – That's the logical conclusion
Lincoln – But I haven't work in your projects for a big while now!
Lisa – That's why I'll ask some collaborators in my department to give you another chance to take college classes, of course it won't be with a scholarship so I won't be able to pay more than four years for you
Lincoln – But… sorry I don't think I could do that
Lisa – Why not? It's not like you already have another plan in life outside being the personal mistake fixer of… her
Lincoln – That's precisely the problem! I'm looking for what I want! I can't just take anything in front of me without looking for an answer myself
Lisa – I see… in that case could you… occasionally come here and help me organize and… give me some help in general?
Lincoln – Of course sis, anytime you want
Lisa – I'm thankful for your offer
A little later in the car
Lincoln – You shouldn't have done that
Lindy – I had to, I want to know what happened with my father
Lincoln – I unders… no that's a lie, listen; I don't understand why it's so important, but you could at least tell somebody where you were going, we all got really scared when we heard you didn't go to school
Lindy – I guess it was only you
Lincoln – Of course not! Your mom was a little angry when she finally understood you weren't at school
Lindy – …
Lincoln – Listen, I understand there are things in your life that are more important than just follow what others say should be more important to you. I had to deal with that a lot of times, but do us a favor; inform somebody what's happening in your life, don't make your personal quest just a way to make everybody anxious
Lindy – Okay…
Lincoln – Thanks…
Lindy – Uncle Lincoln, why did you leave your parent's house?
Lincoln – Why you ask?
Lindy – Yes, I know the thing about aunt Lucy and you but… nobody looks mad because of it
Lincoln – The thing is… we didn't leave; we were kicked out
Lindy – What!
Lincoln – Our relationship is not something that is or should be… approved, but in the end; everybody had to accept it
Lindy – I see… that's why you are always so secretive about that
Lincoln – Yes
Lindy – But… you didn't have anything like that with anyone else of your sisters?
Lincoln – Of course not! The only girlfriend I ever had before staying with Lucy was Ronnie Ann
Lindy – Uncle Bobby's sister?
Lincoln – That's right, I even proposed to her before… I got... attached with your aunt Lucy
Lindy – I see… um… Uncle Lincoln…
Lincoln – Yes?
Lindy – What would you do if you met my father?
Lincoln – Frankly, I don't know; there are sometimes I just think in punching him no matter who he is, but… if he where to return, fix the problems he caused and be a father for you… I could… maybe… forgive him… as I told you, I don't know what I would do
Lindy – I see…
Latter at Leni's house
Leni and Luan are walking in circles until they hear someone knocking at the door
Luan – It must be them, Leni?
Leni (already hugging Lindy) – Oh thanks for being here, thanks, thanks, thanks.
Lindy (Trying to shove up Leni) – Jess mom! I was just with aunt Lisa
Leni – Just with Lisa! She always experimented with me! She's like the craziest person you'll ever met!
Lindy – Come on mom, she is not that bad…
Leni – She hates me, and always used me like… you know, those furry things
Lincoln – Gymea pig
Lindy – What but you…
Lincoln – Okay, I have to go back to work, I'll see you latter Leni
Leni – Sure Lincy! Hey how's Lori doing?
Lincoln – She… is doing fine… I'll see you latter!