A/N: Hello everyone, I am back with chapter twenty-eight of this story. Here, we finish.
Disclaimer: I don't own the Loud House
Life was good for Lori. She had gotten her life back on track and was preparing to graduate from high school. As she waited for the ceremony to begin, Lori hung out with her friends.
"I literally can't believe this is the last time we'll be together." noted Lori sadly.
"We'll still be in the same state." noted Dana.
"Most of us." said Whitney.
"I'll be home during the holidays and I will visit you." promised Carol.
"Be careful, being at Fairway I might beat you next time we golf together." warned Lori in jest.
"I'll keep that in mind." giggled Carol.
"But seriously, have a great time in New York." said Lori.
"Thanks." replied Carol.
"You'll always have us." noted Dana.
"You'll be at the University of Michigan." said Lori.
"It's not that far." replied Dana.
"Ann Arbor isn't the next town over." said Lori.
"I have exciting news." stated Whitney.
"What?" asked Lori.
"Thanks to some help from my uncle, I'll be working." answered Whitney.
Her friends congratulated her.
"It's just grunt office work, but it's something." said Whitney.
"Becky, are you and Tad both going to Michigan State?" asked Carol.
"We broke up." revealed Becky.
"No surprise there." shrugged Whitney.
"You were always on and off." added Dana.
"I figured it's not like high school romances usually last." said Becky.
Lori flinched and Becky felt horrid guilt.
"I'm so sorry!" exclaimed Becky.
"It's literally fine." replied Lori.
"How are you holding up?" asked Carol concerned.
"Rough, but I'm hanging in." answered Lori.
Graduation went off without a hitch and since it was over the students were saying goodbye.
"I literally can't believe this is it." said Lori emotionally.
"We'll still keep in touch online." noted Becky.
"It's not the same." replied Whitney.
"We'll never lose touch." promised Carol.
The five shared a group hug.
"Honey!" called Whitney's mother.
"One second mom!" called Whitney.
"I'm glad your mom made it." said Becky.
"She's going to Gamblers Anonymous." revealed Whitney.
"I'm so happy to hear that." said Carol.
"I've got to go." said Whitney.
Whitney left.
"I have to go too." said Dana.
Dana departed to be with her family.
"I hate to do this, but I have to leave to." said Becky.
"It's fine." replied Lori.
Becky departed leaving Lori and Carol alone.
"I literally never thought I'd be here." said Lori.
"You deserve to be here." replied Carol.
Lori and Carol hugged.
"You look so sweet." mused Luna.
The two blondes broke the hug surprised to see Luna.
"The others are waiting, but I couldn't wait." explained Luna.
"I have to see my family. I'll leave you." said Carol.
"Thanks." said Lori.
Carol departed leaving the sisters.
"How does it feel?" asked Luna.
Lori let out a relieved sigh.
"I feel so good." answered Lori.
"Like Carol said, you deserve it." said Luna.
"After I was suspended, I literally never thought this day would come." confessed Lori.
"But you picked yourself up and turned it around." noted Luna.
Lori blushed it bit.
"You should be proud." said Luna.
"I have to thank you." replied Lori.
"You put the work in luv." said Luna, in British accent.
"Because you gave me the kick in the butt I needed." said Lori.
"Are...you still serious about AA?" asked Luna.
Lori took a deep breath.
"Yes." answered Lori.
"I talked with Crystal and you're more than welcome to come later this week." revealed Luna.
Before Lori could say anything, the rest of her family came up.
"You're were so wonderful dear." said Rita.
"My little girl is all grown up!" cried Lynn Sr.
"You look totes cute in your cap and gown." said Leni.
The other Loud siblings supported Lori.
"You guys are the best." said Lori emotionally.
"We hope you visit us." said Lincoln.
"I will." replied Lori.
The family began to leave.
"Luna..." began Lori.
"Yeah?" asked Luna.
"I'm going." answered Lori.
The next few days flew by. Lori spent most of it with her family before they left. Anytime not spent with her family was spent packing. She piled all of the things she got from Bobby and had them shipped to Great Lakes City via DHL. She was just grateful Lincoln and Ronnie Anne weren't affected. Finally, moving day came.
"I can't believe this is it." said Lori.
"We're always here honey." noted Rita.
"My baby!" wailed Lynn Sr.
Lynn Sr. bawled his eyes out.
Leni walked up to Lori.
"I totes promise I'm going to step up." vowed Leni.
"I'll know you'll do great." said Lori.
The shared a hug then Luan walked up to Lori.
"It won't be as funny around here with you." said Luan.
"I'll miss your corny jokes." replied Lori.
They shared a hug and Lynn Jr. walked up to Lori.
"I'll be cheering you all the way." said Lynn Jr.
"So will I." replied Lori.
"Hey, us athletes get each other." shrugged Lynn Jr.
"I guess so." chuckled Lori.
They hugged each other and Lincoln walked up to Lori.
"The Full House Gang won't be the same without The High Card." said Lincoln.
"I'll always been in the deck." replied Lori.
They hugged and Lucy walked up to Lori.
"I'll miss watching Vampires of Melancholia with you." said Lucy.
"I'm going to keep watching so we can talk about it." said Lori.
They hugged and the twins walked up to Lori.
"We're really going to miss you!" cried Lola.
"We promise we'll be good so you don't worry!" cried Lana.
"Thanks and I'll miss you too." replied Lori.
They shared a hug and Lisa walked up to Lori.
"Normally I'm not one for primitive emotions but..." began Lisa.
Lisa attached herself to Lori.
"I'm going to miss you." said Lisa sadly.
Lori returned the hug.
"I'll miss you too." said Lori.
The hug broke and Lily waddled over.
"I...miss...Lori." said Lily.
Everyone was in awe.
"Lily spoke." said Rita amazed.
"This day gets better!" cried Lynn Sr.
Lori picked Lily up.
"I'll miss you too." said Lori.
Lori hugged her baby sister then handed her off to her mother.
"Are you ready?" asked Rita.
Lori took a deep breath.
"Yeah." answered Lori.
"Your father and I have been talking and we have a new van so we don't need Eliza anymore..." began Rita.
"Yeah." said Lori interested.
"We talked with Mr. Grouse and you can have it. You did get your permit back." revealed Rita.
Lori squealed happily.
"Thank you!" cried Lori gratefully.
Luna cleared her throat.
"Are you forgetting someone?" asked Luna.
Lori embraced Luna tightly.
"I can never thank you enough." said Lori.
"It was you." said Luna.
The two broke their hug and Lori took a deep breath.
"Goodbye everyone. I love you." said Lori emotionally.
Lori packed her items and departed. She drove her Fairway University. The entire time, Lori was thinking of her future. Lori was so deep in thought she got there in no time. Lori parked and grabbed her things. Coach Hutch was waiting for her came over to help Lori out.
"Glad you made it." said Coach Hutch.
"I'm glad you accepted me after everything." replied Lori.
Coach Hutch grabbed Lori's golf clubs and a few other things.
"Everyone makes mistakes." shrugged Coach Hutch.
The two women began walking.
"Do you do this for everyone?" asked Lori.
"Just for future LPGA stars." answered Coach Hutch.
"I'm literally not that good." said Lori humble.
"Don't put yourself down." said Coach Hutch.
The two headed in the dorm towards Lori's room.
"I never thought I'd be here." cooed Lori.
The two ran into a redhead girl.
"Hey, I'm Julie." said the girl.
"Lori. Nice to meet you." said Lori.
"Are you a Freshman?" asked Julie.
"Yeah." answered Lori.
"I'm a Sophomore so I can show you around." offered Julie.
"That would literally be great." sighed Lori happily.
"You look familiar." mused Julie.
Lori winced at this.
"Oh man, I remember..." began Julie.
Lori sadly looked down.
"I don't judge. You're an adult." said Julie quickly.
"It was a bad situation." said Lori flatly.
"Look, it's okay. Really." replied Julie.
"Thank you." sighed Lori relieved.
Lori settled in and Julie became her best friend at Fairview. Finally, the night came and Lori drove to the Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church. Luna was already there having been dropped off by Chunk. The two headed inside and down the basement where the AA meeting was being held.
"Hey there." said Crystal.
"Hi Crystal." said Luna happily.
Lori stood back worried.
"You remember Lori." said Luna.
"How are you?" asked Crystal concerned.
"Better now." answered Lori.
"That's great and you don't have to share if you don't want to." replied Crystal.
"That's good to hear." said Lori.
"Well, it's time to begin." said Crystal.
Everyone sat down.
"I'm happy to see you all here." began Crystal.
Lori gulped.
"Now she doesn't need to leave her comfort zone if she doesn't want." said Crystal.
Lori stood up.
"My name is Lori Loud...and I am literally an alcoholic." said Lori.
A/N: That's where we finish the story. I hope you liked it. This end came at a good time because I'm burned out on loud House. I still like the show, but lately my passion for it has dropped. Due to my new job, I'm going to be cutting back to one story for now and I probably won't return to writing Loud House until 2022. Thanks for those who followed this through. Please review.