2nd chapter for today as promised, please enjoy

It had been a whole day since they talked with their lost brother, it was late at night but none of the Loud kids were able to get any sleep so they tried to do their regular activities, whether Luna with her music, Luan with her jokes and even Lincoln reading his comic books on his underwear, they thought it may help them to stop thinking about the boy but it wasn't, all of them were trying to stay calm and patient to wait for their parents to arrive but the reality was totally different, they just couldn't stop thinking about Brandon, about what he told them.

Even if they couldn't stand each other sometimes to not talk each other for days, their family bonding always helped them to overcome any dispute, always supporting each others, the Loud kids knew their bonds were unbreakable, always believing all in the World was fine as long the have that sibling bond.

Part of that belief died the day before, ¿how could they keep believing that in the same way now? knowing that somewhere else, while they were living their happy lives, in another place…Totally away from them, a child; their brother, was surviving who knew how until he ended in the orphanage, only to keep living alone without them.

The former only male of the family, Lincoln; couldn't move forward on the first page of his comic book. Not even his very comfortable red underwear his little princess Lola had given to him wasn't able to give him the comfort he needed to concentrate on his reading, extrangely… he had just remembered what he had thought the day he and his family went on their vacations.

¿How my life would have been if I'd didn't have my sisters by my side?

-Hehehehe… I guess I have my answer now- the white-haired boy thought while he dropped his comic and buried his head in his arms. Depression grew higher each second, his bedroom door suddenly opened, revealing his rocker sister Luna.

-Lincoln. . . ¿Are you ok Bro?

Lincoln not looked up to see her, Luna sat down on the bed next to him and started to stroke his head.

-¿Do I look ok Luna?

-I guess the answer was obvious, I'm sorry. . .

Lincoln looked at his sister, embarrassed of what he had just said.

-No Luna… I'm sorry, I had no right to talk to you like that…

-Don't worry bro, I understand. I also can't stop thinking about… about…

-¿About our Brother Brandon?

-We still don't know that for sure…

Lincoln looked at his sister with a face that said everything "¿Seriuosly?"

-Ok! Ok! I guess there is no point denying it now… even so, I think a confirmation from our parents would be nice.

-¿You think they will find answers wherever they went?

-I don't know Lincoln, we don't even know where they went, not even Lori knows, we can only hope.

-I understand. . . Tell Me Luna, ¿What do you think it will happen? I mean ¿What are we going to do with Brandon?

-I… I really don't know that either little bro, I guess mom and dad will decide that but… Knowing Mom, If he really is our brother, I guess it's pretty obvious she will…

Before Luna could finish, the sound of a taxi outside the house distracted her, they quikly got a glance in the window, her parents left the vehicle and began to walk toward the house.

-Mom and dad are here!- Shouted Lincoln and immediately ran downstairs to greet them, it didn't take long for his ten sisters to join him right in front of the entrance door. The waiting became more unbearable but they did everything possible to not going out to bomb their parents with millions of questions.

…..

Rita Loud felt how her entire weighed a ton , every step she took was like raising a brick instead of her feet, if not by having her husband at her side, she most likely would have collapsed at that moment, Lynn Sr was not much better, but he knew he needed to be strong for his beloved wife, both loved their children greatly but it was no secret his wife was much more passionate when it came about their well being.

The couple entered the house and immediately noticed all the children in front of them… they watched them back with obvious concern on their faces, in regular conditions, the Loud parents would be very angry to find their children awake so late at night, the surprise for the Loud gang was great when without any warning, Rita ran and embraced them all, thing that was impossible for her even with her two arms stretched in full, her husband joined her the second later. Rita started to cry again as she pressed over her embrace, as if she afraid her children would disappear if she let them go. For their part, all the children were shocked to see their parents like that, even when their mother gave them a lot of freedom in the house. They knew very well how authoritative she could be when he wanted to, just the fact of being able to control eleven children was proof of that. Without any doubt, every one of them returned the hug their parents, Leni, Lola and Lily even wept a little, they could not bear to see their mom in that state.

They spent more than ten minutes like that for Rita to be able to calm down enough to reléase the hug, they then proceeded to go to the dining room, she, her husband and their children all sat around the family table. Lynn Sr prepared hot chocolate for everyone. Even when it was a drink everyone enjoyed a lot, they also knew that wasn't a good sign, a sign that a really serious talk was coming, it didn't help when the parents ordered the little ones to go to their rooms. After finishing their chocolates, the kids did as they ordered.

Once all gathered together and with their drinks in hand, Rita looked at her daughters and son, her treasures, the most important thing in her life. One by one, she watched them, not knowing why, she stopped at Lincoln, her little knight, with that beautiful white hair, inherited from his grandfather, none of their daughters or son never asked but the truth is that her father also was born with white hair, being honest, she was suprised only Lincoln born with white hair, she alwasy thought at least one or two of her daughters will have it too. Her eyes were still perched on Lincoln, watching him carefully, out of nowhere… Something more appeared, just behind Lincoln, there he was, ¿A mirage? ¿A phanton? It was Brandon! Watching her with a look full of hatred, those eyes said everything…

-I hate you!-

Once again, Rita had to stop herself from crying and running to hug her son, she just sat there while covering her face with her hands. Not being able to wait any longer, Lori spoke:

-Dad! ¿What is happening? ¿Why mom is like that? Please answer me! she asked desperate, of course she already knew why but she needed to be sure.

Lynn Sr observed her daughter for a few seconds, then as well as Rita, gave a glance at all his children, it wasn't easy to say the following words, after giving a sip of chocolate, the patriarch of the family spoke:

-Very well, Lori. . . Girls. . . Lincoln, I will explain. Your mother and I traveled to Washington

All the Loud kids gasped in surprise but Lynn didn't stop.

-The reason was because in that place, in a prison. . . the doctor who delieverd Lincoln was locked there.

-¿But why?- Quickly questioned Luan.

-There is where I'm going my little comedian, you see, that doctor. . . No! I don't think he deserves to be called doctor, that monster is in prison for illegal sale of newborn babies.

The gasped of surprise of the Loud children was even greater than the previous one.

-He stole him…

Everyone, including Lynn Sr turned their gaze to Rita, who began to give blows on the table.

-He stole my baby! That bastard took my baby away from me! He stole him! Damn him! HE STOLE MY BABY!" Rita launched herself to her husband embrace, she buried her head in his chest as she continued shedding tears of despair.

-Rita! Get a Grip! I know it hurts… ¿How do you think I'm feeling? But you need to calm down

-No. . . I can't Lynn, I just can't, ¿How can I calm down when my baby is out there thinking the worst of me?

Knowing his children had heard what their mother had just said, Lynn Sr knew it was not possible to continue kicking the bush.

-(Sigh) Girls, Lincoln. . . You see, during our visit there, that man confessed he. . .

Lynn Loud Sr told their children everything that William confessed to him and Rita, he told them everything with much detail, for obvious reasons he only left out the part where Rita, with superhuman strenght, was close to break a fortified glass to almost strangle that monster, he was even thankfull she didn't broke her hand, without a doubt his wife could be really scary when she wanted to. All the Loud kids listened carefully and without daring to interrupt their father until he finished, silence reigned in the room for several seconds. They didn't know what to say, everyone had thought that a confirmation from their parents would not be so shocking, in a certain way, they already believed they have another brother, Lisa made sure of it, but still… hearing the truth from their father's mouth, leaving absolutely clear that Brandon was indeed their brother, it felt like a bucket of cold water on all of them.

-Then… then it's true, I have a twin brother- Lincoln said breaking the ice, his voice was almost inaudible.

-Yes son- His mother said, already feeling a little bit better but still hugging her husband.

-It can't be. . . Can't be!- Lynn thought, refusing to believe what her dad had just said.

-This is literally horrible! Then that. . . That person kidnapped my little brother and left him in an alley alone and without any protection

Still hurt to hear that dreadful truth from their daughter, both parents nodded. Lori noticed immediately how her words seemed to open fresh wounds to her parents.

-Oh! I'm sorry- She said feeling guilty.

-It's okay Lori, it's not like you said a lie.

-But then ¿what happened to him in that alley? ¿Didn't he say anything about that? Asked Luna.

-No dear, after his accomplice left your brother there, she never saw him again, I think that question can only be answered by Brandon.

-That's a relief! Then we just have to go to the Orphanage and ask him personally! then I will fill him with tons of hugs and kisses!- The second older sister said very worried.

Both Rita as Lynn Sr observed his daughter, their faces full of Horror, ¿Did she really just said that word? ¿Orphanage?

-Leni!- Shouted all her sisters and Lincoln, of course they had planned to tell their parents about the meeting and talk they had with the boy but never imagined that Leni would spoil it so deliberately. Before anyone could clarify the situation, Rita took to Lori by both shoulders.

-What did she mean by orphanage? ¿My son is living in an orphanage? ¿He doesn't have adoptive parents or caretakers?

Rita's voice sounded desperate, she wasn't oblivious to the idea of her son being living in an Orphanage for some time, but she also believed that after some time, he could have been adopted by loving people, she even had already started to think of what to say to his "adoptive parents" to let her visit him, just thought he was still living alone in that place and without a family was another arrow straight to her heart, more than ever. She hoped Leni was imagining thigs again but this was not the case. Lori slowly shook her head. It was true! Herr little boy was living alone in an Orphanage. Once again, the waterfalls tears were opened, Another group hug was requiered to calm her down again.

-Mom, It's ok, From what we could see, Brandon seemed to be ok, he looked happy with his life, despite living there- Leni said, trying to comfort her mother, she wasn't doing a good job.

-Leni! Seriously! let me handle this ¿Ok?- said an irritated Lori. The dressmaker just nodded, a little scared by her older sister's attitude.

Once Rita had calmed down, Lori told her all about what she talked with Brandon, for a brief moment, Rita was happy to hear her little boy wasn't holding any grudge againts her but did not last long after hearing he also didn't wish to see her or have anything to do with them. Even though it hurt lot, Deep down, she understood why he said and think that. What right did she have to ask her second boy to love her after all these years of being away, even worse if he thought he was rejected by her, Both she and her husband knew they were in a difficult situation, perhaps the most difficult of all their lives.

Despite their children protest, the Loud parents sent them to their rooms, they felt they had talked enough, it was so late and they needed to sleep, they all said good night, with one last group hug, they proceeded to sleep if it was possible, all the Loud kids were asking themselves the same question:

¿What are their parents going to do?

…

With all the children upstairs, Rita and her husband embraiced one more time, it was not usual for them to feel so tense and tired. Having taken care so many children for years had prepared them to handle very well all kinds of pressures but this was on another level.

-Lynn. . .- Rita said looking at her husband.

-¿Yes dear?

-You know what we should do? ¿Don't you?

-I know. . . But ¿Do you think we will be able to?

-I don't know but even so… I'll try with all I have.

Lynn Sr noted to his wife, he could almost swear he saw fire in her eyes.

-It's time to bring our son home!

…..

-Ok Mrs Director! I'm going out to work! I'll be back in the afternoon!

-Okay Brandon, just remember your curfew!

-I will! See ya!

Brandon walked very happy the Orphanage exit, he had slept very well, in fact; he didn't remember any night as good as that one, clarifying things with the Loud girls and boy gave him a very conforting sense of freedom. He was sure they'd talk with their parents about what he wanted and then they would leave him alone, no matter what the older sister said, it was imposible for them to return to visit him, Mrs Rita would surely understand, even better; she already had eleven children to care for ¿Why would she want a 12th one, even worse; one who didn't want to be with them? It was Simple logic that any adult shouldn't have problems in understanding.

With a soft kick, he opened the front door to welcome a new day.

-Good morning World! Are you ready… ¿UH?

Just in front of the boy, two figures he immediately recognized were there in front of him.

-Hi. . . Son- Said Rita with a trembling voice.

-….. F*** my life- Was all Brandon was able to think before find himself traped in a bear hug.