A/N: Hello everyone, I am back with chapter twenty-four of this story. Here, word of Lori's injures get around and we check in on Lori.
Disclaimer: I don't own the Loud House
The kids stayed home for a few days after Lori's accident. Rita, Lynn Sr. and Luna visited Lori in the hospital using taxis due to Vanzilla being totaled. Luan was given the chance to go, but found herself unable. The kids had to return to school taking the bus. Luna, Luan and Leni nervously arrived at high school.
"Remember, we're here for each other." said Luna.
Becky, Dana and Whitney raced up to the three.
"Like, are you okay?" asked Leni.
"Please tell me Lori wasn't arresting for prostitution." said Becky worried.
"I heard she was found passed out drunk in an ally." noted Dana.
"We know we have fault encouraging her to drink, but we honestly try to get her to stop." added Whitney guilty.
"Lori wasn't arrested for prostitution or found drunk." replied Luna.
Becky, Dana and Whitney sighed in relief.
"But she drove drunk and wrecked Vanzilla. Now she's in the ICU." added Luan.
Becky, Dana and Whitney froze.
"You guys encouraged her to drink." said Leni hurt.
"It was stupid and we tried to get her to quit after the pictures." explained Becky.
"That was our eye opener." added Dana.
"I deserve most of the blame." noted Whitney, hanging her head.
"She's alive, but hurt badly." said Luan.
Carol and Roger walked up.
"How badly?" asked Carol worried.
Luna went over Lori's various injuries.
"Oh God." said Roger mortified.
"I warned her about driving drunk and was told I was being overbearing." noted Carol.
Becky, Dana and Whitney again hung her their heads in shame.
"Right now, we need to focus on Lori." stated Leni.
The others agreed as the bell rang.
"We better get to class." sighed Luna.
The day dragged on and on. For Leni, Luna and Luan they just wished it was over so they could go home. They heard the whispers from the other kids and heard the ugly rumors flying around. Finally, lunch came meaning that the day was half way over. Unfortunately, the increased freedom with lunch meant the rumor mill about Lori just increased.
"Luan, how are you holding up?" asked Benny worried.
Luan let out a mournful sigh.
"I'm in no joking mood, that's for sure." answered Luan.
"Well, I'm glad you opened up about what's going on." noted Benny.
Luan just drank her milk.
"The best way to deal with this is to talk about." added Benny.
"Are you my boyfriend or my therapist?" asked Luan.
"I as much chance of being a therapist as I do playing George on Blackadder." answered Benny.
The two shared a chuckle.
"To think he was also House." mused Luan.
"Well, it seems like your spirit is up." noted Benny.
"That did help a bit..." began Luan.
Benny put his hands on Luan's.
"Lori will be okay. You guys will get through this." said Benny.
The female comedian blushed.
"How did I land someone as great as you?" asked Luan.
"I was about to ask the same thing." answered Benny.
Suddenly, a figured shadowed over them. It was a Sophomore named Nathaniel who was a well know bully.
"Aw, how cute." said Nathaniel sarcastically.
Nearby, Luna was sitting with her band mates/friends/girlfriend in one instance.
"And that the story." said Luna.
Luna had just explained what happened.
"Shit Luna, that's intense." said Mazzy.
"No worse than what happened with that Brandon guy." replied Sully.
Sam slid over to Luna's side.
"We'll all be here for you." said Sam.
Sully and Mazzy both agreed.
"Please go away." requested Luan flatly.
Luna and her mates turned to see Nathaniel harassing Luan and Benny.
"It's a free country." shrugged Nathaniel.
"What does he want?" asked Luna annoyed.
"Just leave." said Benny.
"Aw, you sticking up for your girlfriend?" asked Nathaniel taunting.
Luna balled her fists.
"You need to stay calm." whispered Sam.
"You're clearly upsetting Luan." noted Benny.
"I'd be upset to if my sister was a drunken slut." scoffed Nathaniel.
"Beat his ass." said Sam angrily.
Luna kissed her girlfriend and marched over to Nathaniel.
"What do you want?" asked Nathaniel.
Luna grabbed Nathaniel by the collar and slammed him onto the table.
"I want you to crawl back into the hole you came from and fucking die." answered Luna furious.
Now everyone was watching the scene unfold.
"You're pissed your sister's a hooker." said Nathaniel.
"Actually, she's in a coma because she almost died but keeping making shit up!" spat Luna.
"What?!" asked Leni horrified.
Luna looked at Leni and realized she slipped up.
"Leni..." began Luna.
Leni jumped up and raced out of the cafeteria crying.
"Nice move." said Nathaniel coldly.
A furious Luna turned her attention back to Nathaniel and began twisting his arm.
"I don't want to see you harassing Luan or any of my siblings again!" demanded Luna.
Nathaniel agreed just as Principal Rivers arrived.
'"Oh shit." groaned Luna.
Meanwhile, it was also lunch at the elementary school. Much like his sisters, Lincoln was still being bullied due to Lori's photos and now the rumors swirling around her. He told his friends she was hurt, but would be okay just as his parents told him. Clyde was over his crush, but still felt horrified that Lori was hurt. At least he has his friends with him.
"Lincoln!" called Zach.
Lincoln shook his head.
"What's going on?" asked Lincoln.
"I was asking if you wanted to trade your sandwich for my panini." answered Zach.
"You got a panini." said Rusty surprised.
"It's a leftover from my parents last UFO convention." revealed Zach.
"I'm fine." replied Lincoln flatly.
"I haven't seen anyone this distracted since Virginia saw that barrow." said Liam.
"What's that?" asked Rusty.
"A male pig that can't be a pa." answered Liam.
"You're worried about Lori aren't you." said Stella.
"I feel like my parents aren't telling me the whole story." noted Lincoln flatly.
"Do you know what room she's in?" asked Clyde.
"My parents won't let us see here." answered Lincoln.
"That's crazy!" declared Zach.
"They don't want us to worry." replied Lincoln.
"My parents did the same when my grandpa was in the hospital for his hip replacement." noted Stella.
The group heard giggles.
"Chandler." groaned Lincoln flatly.
"Just ignore him." advised Liam.
"It's so hard." groaned Lincoln.
"If he's lying about Lori..." began Clyde.
"Calm down Casanova." said Rusty.
"I'm over her, but I'm still close to her and the whole family." explained Clyde.
"I know buddy." shrugged Lincoln.
In Great Lakes City, hours passed by seemingly forever. Bobby and Ronnie Anne Santiago were still being teased over Lori's nude pictures. Ronnie was never more grateful for her friends. Once diner rolled around, the family sat to eat with a cloud above their heads. Carl and CJ where the only ones not in the know due to ages.
As dinner ended, the adults shared nods.
"Carlo and CJ, can you two leave please. And take Carlitos too." requested Hector.
"Why us?" asked Carlo.
"We need to have a grown-up conversation." answered Frida.
"We're grown up." protested Carlo.
"Yeah." agreed CJ.
"Not grown-up enough for this." replied Carlos flatly.
"But..." began Carlo.
"Go now." demanded Rosa.
Carlo accepted defeat.
"We can play pirates!" declared CJ excitedly.
Everyone waited until they left.
"This is about the situation with Lori, isn't it?" asked Bobby.
"Yes, it is." answered Hector.
Ronnie Anne got out of her chair.
"Where are you going?" asked Rosa.
"I don't need to be here for this." answered Ronnie Anne.
"This is a family situation so we really need you here." explained Carlos.
"Ronnie Anne pointed at her brother.
"It's his girlfriend whose naked pictures are online! Let him deal with it!" declared Ronnie Anne, frustrated by the situation.
"Now it's more than that..." began Frida worried.
Ronnie Anne went from upset to concerned upon hearing that.
"What happened?" asked Bobby worried.
"Lori was in a car accident and badly hurt. She's in the ICU." answered Maria solemnly.
Oh my God." whispered Bobby horrified.
Maria quickly went over the list of Lori's injuries.
"Oh God." said Bobby horrified.
"Doctor Jackson is watching over her." said Maria.
"He's the one who took care of me when ate it trying grinding down that railing." said Ronnie Anne.
"I hope you weren't hurt." said Carlota.
"A broken arm." shrugged Ronnie Anne.
"I don't get why nobody from the Loud family told me." said Bobby stunned.
"You were kind of a douche to her." replied Ronnie Anne.
"Language young lady." warned Rosa.
"You heard that?" asked Bobby embarrassed.
"You were loud. No pun intended." answered Carlota.
"Was I too harsh?" asked Bobby.
"Sound like she cheated so I'd say no." answered Ronnie Anne.
"She cheated on you?!" asked Carlota horrified.
"When she was drunk." answered Bobby.
"Do you care about her?" asked Maria.
"I guess." answered Bobby.
"If you weren't, then you wouldn't be as worried as you are." said Hector.
Bobby took a moment.
"Mom, you and dad...when you divorced...how did you know..." began Bobby.
Maria took a deep breath.
"You father and I never went through anything like this. Ultimately, the decision is up to you." said Maria.
Bobby thought over this.
"I need to go for a walk and clear my head." said Bobby.
Bobby got up and left.
"He's really shaken up." noted Carlota worried.
"He will be okay...right?" asked Ronnie Anne worried.
Everyone shared worried glances.
"We can only pray." answered Maria.
At Royal Woods General Hospital, the nurse was doing her rounds. She passed by the room where Lori was and heard groaning. She was Lori beginning to stir and got Doctor Jackson. Lori slowly opened her eyes slowing and had to wince due to the lights. Lori heard someone enter and looked over to see a doctor.
"Where..." began Lori weakly.
Lori moaned in pain.
"Careful, you were badly hurt." warned Doctor Jackson.
"The last thing I remember I was dodging a semi." noted Lori.
"Which caused you to roll over and nearly die." revealed Doctor Jackson.
Lori froze in horror.
"You parents and sister have been here." continued Doctor Jackson.
"The sister was a brunette with a pixie cut right?" asked Lori.
"Yup." answered the nurse.
Lori laid in her bed soaking it all in.
"I nearly died." noted Lori.
"You are very lucky. Your seat belt probably saved you." noted Doctor Jackson.
"I guess Carol was right about driving drunk." mused Lori.
"This is your personal matter, but help is available if you want it." replied Doctor Jackson.
Doctor Jackson left Lori who had a lot to think over.
A/N: That's where we'll end this chapter. So, words has spread and Lori is out of her coma. Next time, her family members visit and Luna has a heart to heart with Lori. Please review.