Acceptance Chapter 4: the skeletons in Lynn's closet

After jogging for about 2 hours Lynn and Ronnie decided to take a seat at the nearest park bench. As they were sitting Ronnie felt horrible. She knew that Lynn was in bad shape emotionally. But how was she supposed to help. She could not even begin to try to help Lynn, until Lynn wanted the help.

Ronnie looked to Lynn and said "that was fun. I really enjoyed myself. You know, I would like to do that again"

Lynn smiled at the invitation and responded "Yeah, that would be fun. In fact let's jog after school tomorrow. I can wait for you by the Elementary School. What do you say?"

Ronnie smiled and nodded. But Ronnie finished by adding "Lynn, I need to ask. I am getting tired; can we just walk home and talk. We can go to my house; it is closer after all. Wanna do that?"

Lynn said back "yes, I would love to"

While walking back to Ronnie Anne's home. Ronnie Anne decided that Lynn's mood was improving so she could at least get some information about Lynn's distress. Ronnie thought about her words carefully; she could not ask too much too quickly. But she needed to try something. So the jogs after school were Ronnie's best attempt at bonding with Lynn.

Ronnie looked to Lynn and asked "Lynn, what do you think of your sisters"

Lynn looked confused "I like them a lot why? Did any of my sisters tell Bobbi anything."

Ronnie replied "Lynn, I asked to see if your sisters caused...this. I mean you already said you were not mad at someone, so maybe it was an accident, or maybe something happened indirectly that has caused you to be forlorn"

Ronnie pointed at Lynn's eye's "Lynn, I am not going to be too intrusive; if I am, I am truly sorry. We are friends. I simply wanted to say that if there is anything you ever want to talk about I am all ears. So cheer up, Okay"

Lynn felt bad; Ronnie was trying to cheer her up. And she was cold to her. She decided she could open up ; if only a little. In a way. This reminded her of her talk with her sisters. She decided it was better to open up a little; Ronnie seems like someone to confide in; someone she could tell about her being gay. That being said Lynn would have to develope their friendship first. Lynn decided to allow just enough room for their friendship to bloom.

Lynn looked to Ronnie and said "Okay I will be honest. It does indirectly have to do with my sisters; and my brother for that matter. That being said, I am not mad. All I can say is I have a secret. I am trying to decide who I should trust with it. It is pretty big. Again we are friends; but we have yet to hang out all that much. I don't know; at first I did not consider telling anyone; but now, two of my sister's know about it. And now we had a pretty awesome heart to heart. I just have to say jogging and talking to you, really improved my mood. Maybe someday soon, I will be able to tell you in confidence"

Ronnie was happy to hear Lynn's honesty "You are right, we need to get closer. So let's do just that. Let's do this daily; our afternoon jog. We already agreed to do this again tomorrow. So let's do this everyday instead. That is assuming family planning does not interfere with it. So let's do it.

Lynn raised her fist and waited for a bump. It was quickly given.

After walking for a few more minutes Lynn arrived at Ronnie's house. Lynn started to speak "So long Ronnie, I will see ya tomorrow"

Ronnie waved bye and said "See ya Lynn, I can't wait until tomorrow afternoon"

Ronnie started walking home and started thinking of her chances with her family. On one hand she was pretty sure they were accepting people. On another hand. She was proven that her intuition could be dead wrong...after all it was before. She had no Problem With Clyde's Parents. Clyde was a nice guy, and Lincoln would not mind if I spent some time with Clyde alone. "I can ask to do it this weekend; after I go jogging with Ronnie Anne. I might be able to spend the night, if they let me."

While Ronnie Anne was walking home Lori and Leni were trying to decide who to put on what list. Leni was a pretty optimistic person, and generally put people on the safe list. Lori was the opposite. To be honest, the only person Lori trusted with the information that she was now partially in charge of keeping a secret like that, was already given the information and she was already in the room.

Leni looked to Lori and started to talk "Lori I think Pop pop is fine in this regard. I mean he has known Lynn all of her life, he has watched her grow up"

Lori replied " I love pop pop. But I have never heard about his views. Let's put him on the maybe list."

Leni was happy. Lori just put someone on the maybe list. That was progress from the constant do not tell list. She does not even want their parent's knowing about this.

Leni then decided to ask Lori "What about our siblings"

Lori then listed her projections

Luna-safe

Luan-Maybe

Lisa-Safe

Lucy-Maybe

Lincoln-safe

Lola-Safe

Lana-Safe

Leni completely agreed with the list. So she decided to make a suggestion "Okay Lori; like I said, this needs to be right. So let's split the list. I think it will be fair considering; Lana and Lola will be together when I tell them. Assuming you are not caught in the middle of one of their fights."

Lori agreed. Okay how will we split it. Leni then told her "Okay I will get. Lincoln, Luan, Lola, and Lana. And you will get Lisa, Lucy, and Luna"

Lori gave her the thumbs up and said " who are you gonna start with"

Leni said "I think I will start with Linky. Who will you start with?"

Lori responded " I think I will start with Lisa."

Lori then told Leni " Hold up, Lynn will return soon. If we want to do this she needs to be oblivious to it."

Leni then said "Well we could convince Lynn to do something tomorrow to buy us some time"

About this time Lynn got home. She went her mom and dad and asked "hey can I hang out with Ronnie tomorrow. We were gonna jog at the same time. Also assuming I am allowed. Can I hang out with Clyde at his house. Alone; if possible could I spend the night"

Rita spoke "Sure honey. If anybody can be trusted with a sleepover like this. It's Clyde"

Lynn hugged her mother. She spoke with appreciation "Thanks mom, I love you"

Lynn left a smiling Rita in her room. She went to her older sister's room and knocked

Lori responded " Who is it. Me and Leni are busy"

Lynn thought not to bother them decided not to bother them and said "Maybe another time."

Lori then opened the door and told Lynn in a slightly irritated tone "You do know you could have told us you were Lynn"

Leni emphasized her point "We made it clear. You could come talk to us anytime."

So Lynn said to both of them "I just wanted to let you know that hanging out with Ronnie Anne made me feel better about myself. So I am going to jog with her; same time tomorrow. I am not absolutely sure about this one; but I got the okay from mom to ask. I am going to ask Lincoln to call Clyde and ask if I can spend the night tomorrow"

Leni and Lori simply smiled in unison. And they both spoke in unison as well. "good. Enjoy yourself. call us if anything bad happens. Okay?"

Lynn simply nodded. She left the bedroom and headed for Lincoln's room and knocked. Lincoln said "You can come in in a minute I have 3 pages of my newest ace savvy issue. I need to know how it ends"

Lynn waited for about three minutes and Lincoln let her in.

Lincoln was curious as to why she wanted to speak to him so suddenly. He was never one to beat around the bush so he simply asked " Look, I have no problem talking to you. In fact I welcome the company. But it is late; Did you and Lucy fight again?"

Lynn was quick to refute that statement "No. We are getting along fine. I wanted to know if I could get you to call Clyde and ask if I could hang out tomorrow. I figure after my jog with Ronnie-"

Lincoln interrupted her "wait; you are hanging out with my girlfriend"

Lynn responded "We are really good friends. Is that a problem"

he nodded that it was not and spoke "Are you kidding! This is awesome. We can all hang out now. You should have told me sooner."

Lynn continued where Lincoln cut her off "Anyway, I was thinking I could spend the night at Clyde's and we could talk to you in here via your, and Clyde's walkie-talkies"

Lincoln told her flat out "I will do it. But only if you let me come. Clyde is my friend. Got it"

Lynn sighed and said "Fine. I guess it could be fun"

Lincoln called Clyde and hear Clyde say "Hello"

Lincoln responded " Hey are you free this weekend"

Clyde said "Yes. I am free this weekend, Why?"

Lincoln then asked "So Lynn and I want to spend the night this weekend. Is it okay?"

Clyde said "yeah sure, Lynn is welcomed in our house anytime."

Lincoln then said "Goodbye friend. I will see you this weekend"

Clyde simply said "I feel the same. Can not wait. See ya this weekend."

Lincoln was in the room with Lynn and he noticed something. He knew she was depressed today. But he was unsure why. He thought she would open up to him. He asked Lynn "I need to ask. Why have been so sad lately."

Lynn could not handle this. Every time she thought she thought she could get away with someone asking about her. She would get hit with the question she needed to end this Lynn spoke in a kind but irritated voice "Lincoln. I respect your worry. But there is nothing wrong with me. Okay."

Lincoln simply nodded. With that Lynn went to her own bedroom to go to bed. As she laid down to go to sleep. A small black figure got in the bed with her. Lynn was a little confused. So she asked her "What are you doing here."

Lucy then stated "You said I could sleep with you tonight."

Lynn remembered now so she just opened the covers up to make room for her sister. Lucy pulled a small lock of hair from the back of Lynn's head.

Lynn said to Lucy "Ow. Why did you do that?"

Lucy shrugged and said innocently "I am sorry dearest sister. It was an accident. I swear."

Lynn accepted her apology and said "alright, well anyway goodnight sis."

Lucy responded "And a bittersweet dive into the void for you as well"