At 8:30 the next morning, Leni's group of friends were all at the Loud House waiting for her and Lori.
"Do you think she forgot about taking us to Great Lakes City?" Mandee asked.
"I hope not," Fiona said. "I even made me this city outfit for the occasion."
Fiona's outfit consisted of a bright blue skirt, aqua blue t-shirt, a denim jacket and cyan blue sandals.
"Cool outfit" Miguel said to her.
"Thanks," Fiona said. "Since we're going to the city, I figured why not find some clothing that fits just right for where we'll be heading off to. That was when Leni, Lori and Lincoln came downstairs. After saying hi to one another, Leni's friends couldn't believe what she and her 2 siblings were wearing. Lori was in the city outfit she wore in "City Slickers". If you watched that episode, you'll probably get a sense of why. Leni and Lincoln were also dressed in City Chic style. Special thanks to Grand Massa Spectre and his deviantart page for the designs.
"And I thought Fiona's outfit blew me away" Miguel said.
"Aren't they great?" Lincoln asked.
"They sure are" Jackie said. "But why is Lincoln coming?"
Lori answered "Lincoln and I have some friends over there that we'll be visiting while you guys enjoy your anniversary. Plus, I promised Lincoln he can bring a flippie drink to Ronnie Anne."
The others understood. With that, they got on the road.
While on the road, Lincoln said to Lori and Leni "brilliant idea to dress in these city chic clothes."
"Thanks," Lori said.
"I know, right?" Leni commented. "These clothes are totes perfect for a day in the city. Since it's gonna be a long drive, how about some tunes to pass the time?"
The others were so up for it.
"One thing though," Miguel said. "What music is great for a trip to the city?"
Jackee suggested "let's see what pop songs are on the radio."
"I'm up for some radio tunes" Fiona said. "What music though?"
"Today's hits?" Mandee asked.
Everyone agreed to pass on listening to today's hits because some of them are nothing but a pile of trash.
Leni then suggested "let's see what throwback hits are on the radio."
That was when 107.9 came on.
The one on the radio then said "are you ready to jam around the clock? We're back with more of your favorites from the 70's and 80's. It's Classix 107.9."
Once the music started, the gang started hearing "Walk Like an Egyptian" by The Bengals.
"I love this song" Miguel said.
He started off singing the introduction, but it quickly got Leni and Lincoln jamming too. By the time the chorus started to strike, everyone was singing along. It was one of those songs everyone knows and loves.
When they arrived in Great Lakes City, it was 11:40.
"My goodness" Jackee said. "That was quite the road trip, huh?"
"We know," Lori said. "I told you it was going to be a long drive."
Fiona and Mandee both took a whiff of the Great Lakes City air.
Fiona then said to the others "I don't know about you guys, but I am loving that fresh city air."
"Me too" Mandee commented. "Let's go check out the town."
With that, Leni and her pals strolled off to start having fun together in the city. Meanwhile, Lincoln and Lori were arriving at the Casagrande family's apartment. The second they did, Lori gave a knock at the door.
"I got it," Carlota said.
She opened it and saw Lori and Lincoln.
"Hey guys!" she called out. "Lori and Lincoln Loud are back!"
She then let the 2 enter the apartment. It was a real honor for them to reunite.
After exchanging greetings and hugs, Lincoln said to Ronnie Anne "I even bought you your favorite. A grape flippie".
"Wow" Ronnie Anne said. "Thanks".
Lincoln and Lori knew they're gonna be busy with the Casagrandes, so we'll check in on them sometime later in this story.
Leni and her friends were enjoying their time together.
"This is just like when we were kids" Miguel said.
"I know" Jackee commented.
However, things were about to take a turn for the worse. This is why I said this story was gonna be rated T for safety. They stumbled upon a homeless teenager.
"Who's that?" Jackee asked.
"Let's go see," Leni said.
They went over and said hi.
"Hi," the homeless teenager said.
"Why are you crying?" Mandee asked.
The homeless teenager answered "my mom thought I was just a waste of time and space in her house. She wanted to have a baby boy, and instead, she got a girl. Growing up, my mom didn't feel as close to me. I always felt like she was all I had. She kicked me out when I turned 8 years old. I've been hiding away in the streets ever since then looking for a new home."
The others felt bad for her and wanted to help.
"Come with us," Miguel said.
They brought the homeless teen with them to a nearby store. They bought sandwiches, clothing, and a blanket to keep her warm.
"Thanks," the homeless teen said.
"No problem" Mandee said. "Good luck finding your new home".
The homeless teen walked off with a smile on her face knowing that someone brought a light of hope into her.