"This is the way the world ends. Not with a bang, but a whimper." -T.S Eliot, The Hollow Men, circa 1925
Chapter Synopsis: The Louds celebrate the 1-year anniversary of Lana's death by remembering all the things that she's done for them
It has been exactly one year since the firecracker fiasco that injured Lana. The Loud family is planning to visit her grave to commemorate the 1-year anniversary of the tragedy. We see the Loud siblings preparing to go.
"Well, guys, it's here. April 26, 2018…one year ago today, Lana got injured by Lynn's plan. We're going to the Tranquility Grave to celebrate all the good times we shared with her when she was alive. Do you want to come with?" Lincoln says, speaking to the 4th wall in his room
"Ana is debeste syster Inkin ever add." Lily babbles
"She was the best sister I ever had, too. Because of her, I don't see Lincoln as a nuisance anymore. I see him as what she wanted me to see him for… our brother." Lisa said wistfully. She tilts her head to where one of her hidden cameras was installed "Lana, I finally see what you wanted me to see. You saw the value in our brother, even when I couldn't. Well, don't worry, I will watch over and protect him, just as you have. Thank you for showing me the error of my ways."
"So, you think Lincoln is hot, huh Lols?" Lana teases her twin playfully
"Sh…shut up, Lana!" Lola rebukes, while her cheeks flush crimson
"Don't worry, I won't tell. To be honest, I had a crush on him, too. His bravery and determination are admirable qualities to have, don't you agree?" Lana asks
"Yeah, I guess so…"
"Though I worry about Luan…she's kind of obsessed with him."
"Don't worry about her, she knows that she's been kind of clingy to him and has tried to loosen up."
"He also made a cravat for you…aside from the fact that it's a men's neckwear item, it's also a symbol of logic and reasoning. A certain prosecutor who prides himself on logic wears a triple cravat, but even getting one is a major accomplishment by itself. We really are like each other, aren't we Lols?"
"And I wouldn't have it any other way..."
"Me too…"
"Even though we didn't get along much, I'm glad you're my sister, Lana." Lucy admits
"You were the only one to treat our precious bro with any semblance of respect, Lans. Thanks for showing us the light." Luna utters
"Thanks to you, my bonds with the other siblings are stronger than ever. Thanks, my apprentice." Luan declares
"Ever since you helped me, Lori has agreed to let me run the Loud house in her stead. It's been going great so far. I've come out of my shell, I'm more confident, and I owe it all to you. I even granted Linky permission to visit us whenever he likes!" Leni chimes
"My relationship with the other siblings has literally never been better. As a result, my relationship with Bobby has gotten stronger too. The future is looking bright for everyone in the Loud house." Lori states
The Louds head on over to the Royal Woods cemetery and visit Lana's grave. Lucy lights a few candles. Everyone leaves a flower on it. A poison ivy, a bitter nightshade, a hemlock, a buttercup, a stinging nettle, a manchineel apple, a straw mushroom, a gorse flower, a belladonna, a Grecian windflower and an Easter lily. The Loud siblings say a few words before they head back to the house.
"Guys, come on down to the living room. We want to take a picture of our wonderful family." Rita yells
All of the Loud siblings and the parents get in the shot.
"Everybody, say cheese." Lynn Sr reminds
"Cheese!"
The picture was taken. Everyone takes a look at the developed picture. Rita and Lynn Sr are slightly taken aback at what they're seeing.
"How is this possible? She's been gone for a year!" Rita asks
"This has to be Photoshopped, because Lana isn't with us anymore." Lynn Sr reasons
"That can't be, that camera doesn't even have Photoshop." Lincoln counters
We take a peek at the picture. There it is, clear as day. In between Lincoln and Lola is Lana, smiling with the rest of the family. She doesn't even look like a ghost in the picture. It looks like how the picture would have been taken if she was still alive.
"It doesn't matter, because the important thing is that our family is here, all together." Lola states to them
"Your right, Lola. Besides, this is one of the best pictures we have. It's going above the mantel right now."
They put it on the mantel, it looks beautiful with all of the other family pictures surrounding it. The Loud siblings leave to go to their rooms. Lana makes it to the second floor and begins to monologue with us.
"Well, it seems that everything turned out alright in the end. Even though I want to be with them, I'm happy things turned out this way. The plague of superstitions that Lynn casted over the Loud house has finally dissipated. Lincoln is no longer being forced by our family to wear that stupid squirrel suit. And finally, the sisters see Lincoln the way they should have seen him from the start. Not as a living lucky charm, but as our brother. As for me, I'm going to continue to protect him."
Lana heads off to Lincoln's room. The camera pans to a shot of the Loud house outside. It is nighttime. A famous screenwriter once said: "All drama is conflict. Without conflict, there is no action. Without action, there is no character. Without character, there is no story." It seems as if our story, and all future Loud House stories, have come to a close. Thanks to Lana's efforts, the Loud house is conflict free! It's sad that we won't see Lincoln or his family's wacky misadventures anymore, but now we can move on to something else.
"Aren't you excited?"
"Aren't you happy?"
"They're going to be alright."
