(CHAPTER FIVE.) (NEW BEGINNINGS, PART ONE.)

Lincoln was sleeping very harshly, rolling and sweating, he was having a very difficult dream, about his past, a past he was forced to live, for many years, he was dreaming about something that has hunted him, since that night.

(DREAMING ABOUT THE THAILAND INCIDENT.)

in Thailand, there was a rebel faction, was in a village were they were Supplying themselves with weapons and many other things, the leader of the rebels, was moving through the village, establishing his leadership, as well his dominance, there were many ammo amd weapon crates, they're also teaching other rebels, such as, how to use firearms, blades, hand to hand and more, the rebel leader entered a hut, and had a map of the land, they were Mark areas for striking on strategic locations, they were speaking about battle strategies, as well, were to attack next.

Rebel leader: *we can attack one of the town's in the areas, and send a message to does pigs, and prove a point to them.

The rest of the rebels, agreed with the leader, they were discussing other battle plans, and and talked about taking hostages for ransom as well, some time has passed, and it was night now, the rebel leader was sleeping, he woke up by something sharp on his neck, the first thing he saw was a white hair man, he could not process what was happening, he tried to reach for a weapon, but could not find one, he tried to reason with him, but the man with the karabit knife, on his throat, had a cold and emotionless expression.

He tried to tell call his men, the young assassin spoke.

Lincoln: *your men won't come, and your going to die now!

Lincoln was a sixteen year old, and the rebel leader was trying to reason with lincoln, he slither his throat open, and died by drowning with his own blood, and passed from the world, lincoln got up and left the hut, they were many dead bodies, piled up in every place from the village, not a single person was alive, he even burned down the village, and made it look like there was a power Struggle as well, before leaving, lincoln used the weapons from the dead rebes, and fire everywhere, huts, trees, rocks, water, even dead bodies, making it Convincing as well.

Lincoln, dropped the "a.k. 47" he was carrying.

(WARNING. VERY DARK AND SUICIDAL MOMENT.)

Lincoln was finished his work, at the rebel village, leaving nothing behind, he was leaving the village, then heard sound from behind, he turned quietly and draw his hand gun, just as before he was going to pull the trigger, a little girl was in front of him, lincoln saw how afraid she was, he did not know way this child was in such a place, she had a bracelet on her right wrist, similar to the rebel leader, that lincoln, as ended, she had a loaded pistol, and was pointing it, to lincoln.

The little girl was shaking in fear, and had tears, running down on her eyes, the little girl spoke.

Rebel child: *you killed my papa, you killed everyone I knew and loved, you're a monster, a murderer, a devil.

Lincoln heard and understood everything the child said, he still had his sidearm, pointed at her, the little girl was so scared, she could nothing but watched the man in front of her, she could not pull the trigger at him, she lowered the pistol, and lincoln did the same as well, just as lincoln was about to approached her, the child raised the pistol, pointed at her self, lincoln tried to stop her, but it was to late, the little girl, pull the trigger, and ended her own life.

Lincoln saw her fell on the ground, motionless, and lifeless, he was speechless, motionless and shocked, lincoln was in complete awe of what the child did to her self, and simply stare at her, lincoln felt cold and shameful of what has happened, and thought of himself, what has he become, and what has he done, he felt a tough on his shoulder, and acted in instinct to attack and defend himself, he grabbed the person's arm, and placed pressure on it, even a chock hold, and possibly end this individual, but heard a voice of a woman.

Rita: LINCOLN, STOP!

(END OF DREAMING IN THAILAND.)

(A FEW MINUTES EARLIER, AT THE PRESENT LOUD HOUSE.)

rita and lynn sr. Has Woke up early in the morning, the parents of the loud family, had woken up, then their usual sleeping hours, they had many things in their minds, thinking how to explain to both their families and friends, and to start the day with their son and daughters together, both parents were in deep thoughts, and trying to think whatever to tell everyone in person, or on a phone call, rita and lynn sr. Were discussing about whatever was the best decision to make.

Rita: you think we should tell everyone, on a phone call, or have everybody in person here or somewhere, they all need to know, lincoln has come back to us again.

Lynn sr: It's a pretty tricky one, my dad is on his fishing boat, at the Bering Sea, Connor is still at duty, sherry probably already working at the hospital right now, and Albert is at the retirement home, then there is the casagrandes, Santiago's and McBride's too.

Rita: ronnie anne and clyde, deserve to know too, we also have to figure out, what to do together with lincoln, and with the entire family too.

Lynn sr. Held his wife's hand, and spoke.

Lynn sr: we'll figure something out, and the reunion with everyone, will turn out fine too.

Rita hug her husband, and lynn sr. Returned the hug as well, they got up from their bed, and got dressed in there usual casual clothing.

they decided to check on their son, and see if he was fine, they went downstairs, to the basement, were lincoln decided to sleeping for the night, both rita and lynn sr. Noticed their son was rolling and Breathing very Stressful.

and sweating as well, both parents were very concerned of lincoln, they approached their son, and tried to wake him up, lynn sr. Laid his hand on his son's shoulder, and was hoping to calm his son down.

However, what he did not see, was his son, Springing into defenses action, lincoln grabbed his father's arm, and did both a arm Liver, behind his back, and a choke hold, locking his neck and choking him, lincoln had a cold and merciless look on his face.

Both parents were shocked and scared of what's happening, rita was speechless and confused of the situation, and what, lincoln was doing to lynn sr. She Intervened and stopped lincoln, from possibly killing her husband.

Rita: LINCOLN, STOP.

Lincoln came back to Reality, and quickly realized what he was doing, and who was the person, he was choking, he quickly let go of his father, and was completely shocked as well, lincoln was both speechless and Ashamed of what happened, and felt very guilty as well, he quickly apologized to his father.

Lincoln: dad, I'm really sorry, for what I did to you just now, I didn't mean to that, I just acted in defense, I'm really sorry.

Both parents, saw how sorry and regretful he was, lynn sr. Was rubbing his throat from the chocke hold, rita sit down next to lincoln, lynn sr. Shortly followed soon after, both parents were sitting in opposite sides of their son, rita held her son's left hand, while lynn sr. Laid his hand on lincoln shoulder again, the son and parents were sitting down on the mattress together, and spoke many things.

Lincoln: I'm am so sorry.

Lynn sr: you don't have to be son, I know you didn't mean to do that, but please, tell us, what happened to you, on that day?

Lincoln closed his eyes, and had many memories of his past, the sound and images, in his head, were hunting him, and could not speak of such tragedies, and hardship to his parents, he simply tried to explain to them, what he could for now.

Lincoln: mom, dad, I done things, and I had to do things to survive, for a long time.

Both parents, felt their son was becoming tense, and was very hesitant to speak, they both hug their son, and help to ease his tension, and worried heart.

Rita: oh sweetie, we both can't imagine how much you went though, and we understand if you don't what to talk about it now, when you're ready to talk about everything you went though, we will be by your side, and help you along the way too, and to help you move forward too.

Lynn sr: just take as much time you need son, when you feel ready, we'll do everything we can to help you move forward, and heal from whatever you been though, we promise.

Lincoln was happy now, he smiled and spoke.

Lincoln: mom, dad, thank you, thank you all, I promise to tell you everything, one day.

Both parents and son hug each others, some time later, both parents were discussing about what the family should do together, for today, as well the reunion with everyone else too, lincoln understood, he had to meet and reconnect with everyone else too, and many other things as well.

Lincoln: well, we could all go to the park together, for the reunion with everyone else, that's going to be pretty long and complicated too.

Lynn sr: we could start with the Santiago's and McBride's first, all of your friends, especially clyde and ronnie anne, deserve to know know, you came back.

Rita: for the casagrandes, me and Maria, could explain to them later, once we settle with everyone else first, dad and Leonard would love to see again lincoln, you are after all, their grandson, and of course, aunt Ruth too, they all love you lincoln.

Lynn sr: Connor and sherry too, we need to let them and everyone else know too, they all deserve to know.

Lincoln you guys are right, they all deserve to know, and hopefully everything will be fine too, by a way, what about grandma Martha, she deserve to know too?

Both parents, especially rita, were silent for a moment, lincoln saw how sad his mother was, he quickly understood way, lincoln hug his mother again, and tried to calm her sorrow heart.

Lincoln: mom, I'm am so sorry.

Rita hug her son, and spoke.

Rita: it's alright lincoln, it was a long time ago, she's in a better place now.

Lincoln was curious, about how his grandmother passed way, he asked his mother, about the fate of his grandmother, and many other things.

Lincoln: mom, how did grandma Martha passed away, if you what to talk about it?

Rita took a deep breath, and closed her eyes for a minute, then opened them again shortly after, rita then began her tale about her mother's fate, to lincoln.

Rita: it all started a few years ago, after you disappeared, mom and dad were watching the kids, I was pregnant with lucy, and was in the hospital at the time, mom and dad brought the kids, and were in the waiting with your father, shortly after, every one saw lucy as a baby, and were happy to meet her, dad held her, and was very happy, he even cried too. Dad said she look so much like grandma harriet too, everything was perfect, but something happened.

Lincoln: what happened?

Rita: shortly later, mom held lucy, and was very happy too, the next day later, mom died on her sleep, and dad called to tell us all what happened, she had a heart failure and passed away, a day later, after lucy was born, it was a very sad and depressing thing, that day, we all went to the funeral, the entire family, the McBride's, the Santiago's and casagrandes, and dad was heart broken for a long time.

Lincoln: I just can't imagine how much, papa, went though, since that day, and everyone too, I'm really sorry mom.

Rita: it's fine lincoln, we all moved on, and dad did too, it was hard, but we managed to live our lives, the best we can, papa is now living in a retirement home now, we visit him from time to time, and sometimes, he visit us too.

Lincoln: that's great mom, glad papa and everybody, are spending time together.

Lynn sr: yup, and guess what, son.

Lincoln: what, did something happen to papa?

Lynn sr: your good old, grandpa has found someone special lately, and she's really nice, the kids love her too.

Lincoln smiled, and was happy, his grandfather, has found someone special again, in his life, lincoln then spoke.

Lincoln: that's great, I'm happy for papa, what's the special someone's name.

Rita: her name is Myrtle, she's really nice, and loves to spend time with the kids, they even called her, gran-gran, since then, she was part of the family too.

Lincoln: she sounds really amazing.

Lynn sr: she is, and we all love her too, Myrtle, is a great person, and a kind hearted woman too, Albert is lucky to have Myrtle, in his life, just as much, as we do too.

Lincoln: I hope to meet her, and see everyone again too.

Both parents, hug lincoln, and saw the time, they realized, it was early in the morning.

Lynn sr: well look at the time, the girls should be up now, we should start making breakfast now.

Lincoln: I'll help out, making breakfast too.

Rita: you don't have to honey, we can handle making breakfast, you deserve to rest more, sweetie.

Lynn sr: your mother, is right son, you could use some more rest, we can bring breakfast for you later.

Lincoln: It's alright guys, I'm not really tired, at all, and I assist.

Lynn sr: are you sure son, you really don't have to?

Rita: your father is right, lincoln, you should rest more, you look like, you need it?

Lincoln: I'm fine, really, I'm not tired at all, I like to help out, with you guys, too.

Lynn sr: well ok, if you assist, son, let's start making breakfast real quick, together.

Lincoln: sure thing dad, I'm ready when you are.

Rita: I really missed all of this, you helping out, taking care of everything, being a wonderful son, and a great big brother to your sisters, I can't ask more then to have you back in our lives again, it's truly a dream come true.

Lincoln hug his mother once again, rita returned the hug as well, then lynn sr. Joined with the hug, shortly afterwards, after a short period of time, they all decided to make breakfast together.

they all left the basement and started making breakfast, lynn sr. And lincoln, were working on the eggs for the loud sisters, the two of them, made each one different type eggs, for every sister in the house, rita help with the Bacon, then shortly after, she called her daughters.

Rita: kids, breakfast is ready.

The loud sisters, came downstairs, and entered the kitchen, and saw their favorite type of eggs were made with bacon, next to them, they saw Lincoln, was still helping with their father, he saw his sisters, and greeted them all.

Lincoln: morning girls, breakfast is ready, hope you all, like them.

Luna: looks pretty rod, big bro.

Leni: you didn't need to do all the breakfast making for us, you should rest and relax for today.

Lincoln: it's alright leni, you girls need it more then I do, I'll rest a little bit later.

Lola: we could wait for you, before eating breakfast, we don't mind.

Lincoln: you don't have to wait for me, girls, I'll have breakfast, after I'm done helping out, with the kitchen.

Lynn sr: you don't have worry about the kitchen or me, son, it's important to have breakfast, in every morning, go ahead and have breakfast, with your little sisters, I'll handle the rest for you.

Rita: your father is right, lincoln, we got this covered, you and your sisters, should have breakfast and spend time together, we'll do everything else here, while you kids, relax and enjoy breakfast.

Lincoln saw both his parents and sisters, were smiling, and they wanted to spend time with their brother, the parents had that same thought as well, lincoln simply smiled, and responded back.

Lincoln: you girls, are ready to have breakfast together with your big brother.

The loud sisters, smiled and were happy, lynn sr. Already made his son's favorite breakfast eggs and bacon, the loud siblings, were eating and enjoying their morning breakfast, the parents, sometime later, had made and eat their own breakfast.

After breakfast was over, lincoln placed all of the plates, in the sink, luna came, and offered to help lincoln.

Lincoln: you don't have to worry about the plates, lunes, i got this.

Luna: I assist, bro, I like to help you out, with the sink.

Lincoln: you sure, little sis?

Luna: yup, and mean it.

Lincoln: ok lunes, let's clean of plates, first one to finish, gets to watch tv, and pick the Chanel.

Luna: your on.

Both lincoln and luna, were cleaning the dishes together, lincoln was cleaning the dishes, fairly well and quickly, luna was Amazed of lincoln's speed and Precision, he managed to finish all of the plates, in his hands, leaving luna, completely Speechless, and in complete awe as well.

Lincoln noticed, his little sister, was shocked and surprised, he laid his hand on her shoulder, and spoke to her.

Lincoln: your alright, lunes?

Luna come back to Reality, and responded back.

Luna: bro, did you just clean all of those plates, in a few seconds, I only did two, and you did all of them, like it was nothing, I'm just completely out of work, bro.

Lincoln, highly understood, what luna ment, he cleaned the dishes, very quickly, without his sister, noticing, even lincoln, did not realize, how quickly he finished, comparing to luna, lincoln simply explained to her.

Lincoln: well, to tell you the truth, i didn't realize, i finished cleaning up the plates, that fast Either, pretty wild huh.

Luna: no kidding bra, well I guess you win, bro, the tv is all yours.

Lincoln: It's alright luna, you can watch tv, I was playing with you.

Luna: you sure bra, I don't mind you, watching tv first.

Lincoln: It's alright, luna, I'm good, I need to go see Mr.grouse, real quick now.

Luna: oh yeah, you still need to see everyone, even clyde and ronnie anne too.

Lincoln: yup, and the rest of the family too, and I got a feeling, it's going to be a long day, plus spending time with all of you guys, heck, I still need to set up my place too, I got quite a bit to do.

Luna: you sure do bro, and now that you mention it, we haven't seen your place yet, you brought mom and dad, to your new crib, the other day right?

Lincoln: yeah, and don't worry, I'll take and show you guys there too.

Luna: cool, your place, sounds pretty neat too.

Lincoln: oh, you guys, will love my new place, and it's pretty cool, and pretty big too.

Luna was curious more about, lincoln's new home, more then ever now, she smiled and asked more questions about, lincoln's home.

Luna: does it have a lot of space too, and is it rocking too.

Lincoln: you bet, and believe me, it's pretty rocking, alright.

Luna: I'm definitely what to see your crib, now, I'm really looking forward to it.

Lincoln: pretty soon, luna, now I should really see Mr.grouse now, maybe later, we can spend time together, and do some rock music, the two of us, too.

Luna: I will love that, and thanks, big bro.

Luna hug lincoln, and had some tears, on her eyes, lincoln did not hesitate to returned the hug as well, both siblings hug and smiled, they were silent for a moment, but luna Broke the silence.

Luna: I really missed you lincoln, I really did, it was so hard, when it happened, we were a mess, and pretty heart broken too, we all thought, we were never going to see you again.

Lincoln: I know, mom and dad, told me everything, I'm so sorry, you all had to go through, so much pain and hardship, I really do feel very sorry, for all of you.

Luna continue to shed tears, she hug her brother tightly, in fear of losing him again, lincoln knew, how his little sister, and whole family felt when he disappeared completely from their lives, it truly made lincoln's heart sad and heartbroken, lincoln thought of how much his family and friends, Suffered for so long, in there whole lives, it truly brought sorrow in his heart.

Lincoln and luna hug each other for a short period of time, luna spoke, with tears falling free from her eyes.

Luna: please lincoln, don't blame yourself, it's not your fault, i know you will never abandon us, and I know, you will always find a way, back to us, to everyone you love and care for, I'm just happy you found your way back to home again.

Lincoln and luna shared a Emotional moment together, they hug and shed tears, lincoln spoke again, and wiped the tears from, luna's eyes.

Lincoln: I missed you all too, and I dreamed to come back home too, it's been a long and hard time, but it's over, I'm back, and I'm never going to let you all, go though that horrible experience again, all we can do now, is move forward, and live life, to the fullest, and be a family again, and have all of our friends together too, as one.

Luna smiled and was happy to hear what her brother said to her, she and lincoln, had hug one more time, before the both of them separated, luna was all better now, and still had a smile on her face, both siblings were happy as well, luna then spoke to her brother.

Luna: thanks for saying all of that stuff, I feel better now, glad to have my big brother back, I won't waste any more of your time, you should see Mr.grouse now, then we can all spend time together, and meet up with everyone too.

Lincoln: ok luna, and don't worry little sis, I'll keep my promise of everything I said, and if you what, we can play some rock music together.

Luna: I'll love that too, and by a way, I like to introduce you to my friends, later on, you'll like them.

Lincoln: of course lunes, I would like to meet them, and everyone's friends too.

With that, lincoln went to see Mr.grouse, a good friend of the louds, and also their Next-door neighbor, lincoln was a little hesitant at first, he had not seen Mr.grouse in many years, and was worried about the outcome of the meeting, lincoln had many memories of Mr.grouse, when he and his sisters were little, they used to spend time together with him, and he was always happy to share knowledge with them all.

lincoln had missed him very much, and like everyone else in his life, lincoln was still thinking what words say to Mr.grouse, he took a deep breath and ring the door bell, he heard foot steps and a elderly man's voice.

Mr.grouse: I'm coming.

Bud Grouse, is a elderly man, who lives next-door with the louds, he's somewhat Grumpy, but a good and caring person, he sometimes look after the loud children, when rita and lynn sr. Go out together, he is also a Regular in Lynn's table restaurant.

Bub grouse is bald head, and has a white eyebrows and Mustache, he wears small rounded glasses and has a large rounded body, three freckles on each side of his head, wears a white long sleeve shirt with a black waistcoat, vest and a blue tie with black dark lines, he caries a golden pocket watch in his waistcoat's right pocket, light brown pants and dark brown shoes.

Mr.grouse is always nice to the loud children he's often been a wise man, and loves to share his wisdom to others, especially the loud children, lincoln, lori and leni, often visit him, always what to hear and learn from him, he's one of the reason's way, the there siblings are mature and caring in nature, he was just part of the family, as well.

The louds often invite him, on many occasions, such as Birthdays, baby siting, Tutoring, and more.

Mr.grouse went to see who it was, he opened the door and seen someone he had not seen in a very long time, the young man in front of him was lincoln loud, the boy who disappeared long ago, was now a grow man, Mr.grouse was, without words to say, he was frozen in place, lincoln broke the silence, and said the first words.

Lincoln: hi Mr.grouse.

Bub grouse came back to Reality, and approached lincoln, he looked at him closely, making sure, he was the boy, Mr.grouse knew, the white hair and dark blue eyes, were as he remembered them to be, bub grouse asked lincoln a question only he knew, to see if this was the boy he remembered.

Bub grouse: when the night comes, how do we return home?

Lincoln: by midnight's Light.

When lincoln said those words, bub grouse quickly realized, that it was truly lincoln, the two of then hug and missed each others, grouse quickly bombarded lincoln, with many questions.

Bub grouse: I can't believe it's you Sonny, you really grow, what happened to you, were did you got that scar, Where were you this whole time, did something bad happened to you, have the Authorities found you, is everything alright with you and your family, did the people that adopted you were Arrested, have you found a girl friend yet, are you a daddy now?

Lincoln was overwhelmed with many questions, one after the other, he understood Mr.grouse, was going to ask many questions, and lincoln wish he could tell him everything, grouse was still asking questions to lincoln, and he could not answer so many at once, lincoln laid his hands on Mr.grouse shoulders, and call him down.

Lincoln: settle down, Mr.grouse, I know you have many questions you what to know, and I know your were worried sick of me too, but I can't answer so many questions at once, I'll tell you step by step, at a time, and I missed you, Mr.grouse.

Mr.grouse quickly calmed down, and stopped overwhelming lincoln with questions after questions, he was Leveled in his mind again, and responded back to lincoln.

Bub grouse: sorry about that Sonny, I just have so many questions, and I just couldn't help myself, I missed you too, kido, way don't you came inside for a minute, and make yourself at home, I'm sure you have many things you what to say.

Lincoln: thanks Mr.grouse, it's a bit of a long story, I hope I'm not taking up to much of your time?

Bub grouse: not at all, son, heck, I haven't seen you in forever, you and your family, are always welcome here, same with the McBride's and Santiago's too, speaking of which, does your family and everyone else in general, knows your back here in royal woods?

Lincoln: just my parents, sisters, and Mr.Takashi, I still need to see and talk to everyone else.

Bub grouse: I see, let's talk inside, I'm sure it's going to take a while anyway.

Lincoln: it sure is, and thank you Mr.grouse.

Lincoln, enter Mr.grouse home, both the inside and out of his house, was just like he remembered, with some changes here and there, when lincoln was a small boy, he and his two sisters, lori and leni, would often visit and spend time together with bub grouse.The house, Mr.grouse lives, is small, it has several windows, small and large, the exterior of the house is yellow with red Rooftops and black front door, red brick stands, and one underneath the larger front window, several plants around the house, a light next to the front door and a garage in the back yard of the house,

They would listen to his tale of life, many things he once did, his family and friends, the life back then before they were born, and more, he was There for the louds, when lincoln disappeared from their lives.

he helped as much as he could for them, helping out with the house, watching over the children, talking and helping the parents, and more, he often check on them, in their darkest times, and helping guiding them, in the right path to follow as well.

Lincoln was looking at everywhere round the inside of the house, he had many memories, inside Mr.grouse house, lincoln had many fond memories of Mr.grouse and his home, he loves to learn from bub grouse, and listen to everything he tells to lincoln and his little sisters.

Mr.grouse offers wisdom, to everyone who needs it, and help does who are lost and does not know were their paths are meant to be, the louds are close to him, and he is a good friend to them as well.

Bub grouse, Noticed lincoln was looking around, he had a both, a thoughtful and sad look, Mr.grouse Approached lincoln, and spoke to him.

Bub grouse: you alright Sonny, you look down and pretty Thoughtful, is everything fine with you?

Lincoln: yeah, I was just looking around and remembering a lot of things here, it brings back a lot of memories too.

Mr.grouse saw how hurt, lincoln's expression was, he laid a hand on lincoln's back, and spoke to him again.

Bub grouse: way don't you take a sit in the kitchen, so we can talk for a little bit.

Lincoln ok, Mr.grouse.

Both lincoln and bub grouse, enter the kitchen, lincoln took a sit, while grouse was Filling a glass of water, he joined with lincoln, on the kitchen table and placed the glass on the it as well, after Mr.grouse was sitting on the table stair, he began to listen to lincoln.

Bub grouse: before you start, is there something you like to have, Sonny, water, coffee, anything?

Lincoln: no, I'm good, thank you for the thought, Mr.grouse.

Bub grouse: alright lincoln, but don't hesitate to ask if you need something later, your more then welcome here and have something to eat or drink, and even rest here, if you need it.

Lincoln: thanks Mr.grouse, you really are a kind and caring person, I really missed you.

Bub grouse noticed, lincoln was somewhat sad and hurt, he placed his hand on lincoln's shoulder, and responded back to him.

Bub grouse: I missed you too, lincoln, you always love to come and visit me, and listen to my stories and wisdom, you and your little sisters, were like my own kids, I was always happy to watch over you all, for your parents, and even passed down my wisdom and many knowledge I have to you all, but something is bothering you Sonny, you need to explain to yourself now.

Lincoln was both happy, and grateful to know and be good friends with Mr.grouse, he took every word bub grouse said to him very close in his heart, lincoln always love to talk to Mr.grouse, and listen to him as well, lincoln took a deep breath, and explained what he could to him.

Lincoln: It's a very long and not a pretty story, I don't know if I'm ready to talk about it yet.

Bub grouse wanted to know what Happened to lincoln, but he could not force him to speak of his troubled past, he knows by simply looking at lincoln's face, Mr.grouse simply let lincoln explained what he can to him, and help him if need be.

Bub grouse: I understand, and I can tell you went though a lot, I won't force you to speak of your past, if you're not ready yet, but at one point, you have to, you can't keep all of that emotions and secrets, inside of you forever, it's better to let all of that burden out, then to keep it all in.

Lincoln: I know Mr.grouse, it's just Complicated to explain.

Bub grouse: just take your time, and take it easy too, now let's start what you can at the moment.

Lincoln: alright, it started when I was walking, I was going to see my two best friends, and I was Kidnap by some really bad people.

Mr.grouse was shocked when he heard lincoln said he was Kidnap by dangerous people, bub grouse simply laid his hand on lincoln's shoulder, and let him continue with his tale.

Lincoln: it was a van, I woke up on someplace, I don't recognize, there were other kids there too, and they forced us to trained, to do what they said, and do unforgettable things, Mr.grouse, I did things to survive!

Bub grouse: my god!

Lincoln: there's more, a lot more, they Starved us, if we didn't do well or Disobeyed, and even beat us to the point of.

Lincoln could not finish his sentence, he simply closed his eyes, and had many pictures of his mind, shooting, screaming, torturing, and even death, he simply stopped talking and could not continue his tale, bub grouse saw how tense and troubled lincoln was now, Mr.grouse simply tried to calm lincoln down, and responded back to him as well.

Bub grouse: I understand, and I'm am truly sorry, you had to go though so much in your life, if you don't to talk about it anymore, I understand, but remember what I said to you before, you need to face your demons at one point, and let all of that burden and guilt out.

Lincoln listen to every word Mr.grouse said to him, and understood well, lincoln simply Breathe in-and-out, and responded back.

Lincoln: thanks Mr.grouse, I really wish, I can tell you more, but I don't think I'm ready to continue yet, I just don't what to talk about it right now.

Bub grouse: I understand, just take your time, and lincoln, it's good to have you back, everyone, and even me, really missed you, I really wish there was a way I could help you?

Lincoln: It's alright Mr.grouse, I really missed you all too, I wish things were different, all of it.

Bub grouse: what matters is your here again, and moving forward from that horrible experience you went though, it's a long and difficult journey, but I believe you can do it, every scar needs it's time to heal.

Lincoln smiled and hug Mr.grouse, he was glad speak with bub grouse again, and listening to his wisdom as well, bub grouse returned the hug, and patting Lincoln's back.

Bub grouse: everything is fine now, Sonny, you been though enough, what matters now is moving forward, and live life to the fullest, and your not alone any more, you have many people who love and care for you.

Lincoln and bub grouse, separated from the hug, lincoln felt much better now, he still had a smile, and responded back to Mr.grouse.

Lincoln: thank you Mr.grouse, I feel better now, and I'm happy to back home, and hear your wise words again.

Bub grouse: same here kido, and lincoln, remember, you need to come forward and let all of that guilt and burden out at one point, when you're ready, there's people who want to help you, and heal the scars from the past.

Lincoln: I will, and I promise too, I will face my demons, someday.

Bub grouse: that's great to hear, kido, now then, what else you like to talk about now, son.

Lincoln: there's quite a bit actually, hope I'm not taking up to much of your time, Mr.grouse.

Bub grouse: not at all, kido, I even told you before, I'm not going anywhere, go ahead and share your life stories, with a humble old man.

Lincoln: ok Mr.grouse, let's start with what I have plans to do now.

Lincoln explained everything to Mr.grouse, returning to royal woods, seeing his parents and sisters, and meeting his new sisters as well, helping out at the family restaurant, explaining his new house and taking his parents there to see it, wanted to be both a artist, and a writer of stories tales, such as animations, opening a dojo, to help guide and teach others how to defend themselves, and to follow their paths as well, meeting and reconnecting with everyone, and start a new life.

Bub grouse was impressed with lincoln, he smiled and Praised him, Mr.grouse was also proud of lincoln, as well, he responded back to lincoln.

Bub grouse: I have to say, Sonny, you got quite a passions and goals, and how did you afford a car and house?

Lincoln: that's a story for another time, and thanks Mr.grouse, I have a picture of my car and house, on my phone, see.

Lincoln took his phone out of his jacket Pocket, and show Mr.grouse, his car and house to him.

Lincoln: this is my car, it's a hybrid model.

Bub grouse: nice car, you seem to like, suv cars, don't you.

Lincoln: I do, it came a long here, it's pretty comfortable too.

Bub grouse: I can tell, your a lucky one, to have that type of car like that.

Lincoln: thanks Mr.grouse, but whit tell you see my place too.

Lincoln swapped the phone screen, to show the picture of his house to Mr.grouse.

Lincoln: this is my place, what you think?

Bub grouse: this is your house, my god, kido, how you managed to afford a place like that?

Lincoln: also a long story, my parents already seen it, I still have to show my sisters, and everyone in general, and what's funny is, I haven't sent the place up yet, there's still a lot of unpacking to do, if you can believe that.

Bub grouse: if you haven't unpack or set this house up yet, then were did you sleep at, the other day?

Lincoln: at my parents house, I stayed with my family, other night, I already had breakfast with everyone, and we planned to spend time together, plus starting the reunion with everyone else too.

Bub grouse: I see, were you all, are going to spend time together at?

Lincoln: me and my parents, decided to go to the park, and probably other places too, hopefully everything will be fine too.

Bub grouse noticed, lincoln's worried expression, he smiled and responded back to lincoln.

Bub grouse: it will, and everyone will be very happy to see you again too, I really do mean it, lincoln, your a good and responsible young man, and you have many great and caring people around you too, and I'm one of them.

Lincoln smiled back, and was both Confident, and ready to start to see everyone again, lincoln and bub grouse hug one more time, after separating from the hug, Mr.grouse spoke.

Bub grouse: It's still early, you and your family, has plenty of time, to spend the day together, and of course, the reunion, I can help out too, if you all need me.

Lincoln: that's great Mr.grouse, and thanks, is there something I can do, to help out here?

Bub grouse: that's nice of you, kido, but I'm good, you just got back here in royal woods again, plus your a gust too.

Lincoln: I know, but I don't mind helping out real quick, I actually like helping people out, you don't have to worry about me, Mr.grouse.

Bub grouse: will alright, the backyard, needs some cleaning, if you don't mind helping me out, we can do it real quick, but are you sure, you what to help me out?

Lincoln: I do, i have plenty of time.

Bub grouse: alrighty then, let's go.

Both lincoln and bub grouse, went outside to the backyard, lincoln was helping Mr.grouse, with the plates, cutting the grass, moving things, fixing the tractor, and more.

Mr.grouse was Amazed of how quickly and very well, lincoln did, he managed to do just about everything for Mr.grouse, without tiring out, lincoln just simply smiled and asked bub grouse, if he needed more help.

Lincoln: is there something else, I can do to help out with?

Bub grouse: lincoln, you just done everything very quickly, and really well too, and you still what to help me out, aren't you tired, one bit?

Lincoln: I'm good, I'm pretty much used to it.

Bub grouse: i can tell, I really don't know what else to do, I think that's about it, you were a big help to me, and I'm happy a young man like you, cares for a old geezer like me, you definitely deserve to rest now.

Lincoln: your not a old geezer, and I'm glad to be helpful to you Mr.grouse, I can still help if you need me, and I'm not tired one bit either.

Bub grouse: I know you like to help other people, and you are a good person too, your family is really lucky to have someone like you, in their lives, same with everyone else too, you were more then helpful to me, lincoln, and you need to be there for your family now, if I need your help again, I'll let you know, now go spend time with the people who needs you the most now.

Lincoln: okay Mr.grouse, and thank you, I'm here if you need me, you can even call from my phone too, I'm glad to help you out, hopefully we'll see each other again soon, take care Mr.grouse.

Bub grouse: you too, son, and I would love that too, and take care of yourself too.

Both lincoln and bub grouse, hug each other, and departed in their separate ways, shortly after, lincoln return to the loud house, he entered the house's kitchen, from the back yard, lincoln went to the living room, to see if everyone were fine, he saw everyone, were in the living room, lincoln noticed how thoughtful they were, he simply responded to them all.

Lincoln: is everything fine here, you all look, pretty mindful and concerned.

Lynn sr: It's fine son, we were just talking quite a bit, since you were with Mr.grouse.

Lincoln: what you guys, were talking about?

Rita: we were thinking about, how to tell and explain to everyone, that you came back, and we decided to tell the Santiago's and McBride's, first.

Lynn sr: then after that, I'll tell my brother and sister, then all three of us, can explain to my dad too.

Rita: and I'll explain to my dad and Myrtle, at the mean time, once that's out of the way, we can do a family reunion together, with the Santiago's and McBride's, and pretty much everyone else too.

Lincoln: that's great, I'm looking forward to it.

Lori: by a way, lincoln, there's someone, who wants to see you.

Lincoln: who?

There was a knock on the door, lincoln was curious, of who was the person behind the door, lori had smiled, and laid her hand on her brother's shoulder, she encouraged lincoln to answer the door, he approach the main entrance door, and open it.

There was a young Hispanic man, who both himself and lincoln, recognized each other, both men were frozen in placed, they were simply staring at each other, lori approached and broke the silence.

Lori: lincoln, do you remember Bobby, it's really him, and Bobby, you're not dreaming, it's lincoln, my big brother is back, and lincoln, it really is Bobby in front of you.

Both lincoln and Bobby, were shocked and speechless for a moment, then Bobby spoke the first words to lincoln.

Bobby: lincoln, is it really you, is this real.

Lincoln, just returned to reality, and responded back to Bobby.

Lincoln: it is me, I'm the real me, it really is me, Bobby.

(WELL FOLKS, I DECIDED TO STOP HERE, SORRY FOR THE CLIFFHANGER, BUT IT WAS GETTING TO LONG, AND THERE'S MORE TO COVER, THE NEXT PART, WILL BE PRETTY INTERESTING, I HOPE YOU ALL ENJOYED AND LIKE THIS CHAPTER, SEE YOU SOON IN THE NEXT CHAPTER AND PART, TAKE CARE, AND HAVE A FANTASTIC DAY, EVERYONE.)