Chapter 220
(May 29. Sunset Canyon Retirement home.)
Vanzilla along with Luna's Ferrari and Leni's Porsche arrive to the retirement home, for today was a special day for all of them especially to one family member within the facility.
They all get out of their rides and look to the place. "Okay kids, does everyone have they're gifts ready?" asked Rita while she's holding Lily. Oh, Patriot and Valkyrie are with them.
"Yes mom" they all replied. Lincoln on the other hand seemed excited, Luna has been noticing this since they left, and when they woke up, and when they all ate breakfast.
"Good, now let's go and give Pop-pop one big happy birthday and see how the party's going" said Lynn Sr. They all enter the place and they see an employee who is reading a magazine and then sees them.
"Oh, you guys must be the louds. Please follow me." They follow the guy and they reached the location of the party and they see how lively it was looking.
"Wow, now this looks like a party fit for some retired folk" replied Lynn Jr. "Seems almost kinda over the top though."
She's not wrong, they see some streamers and a banner setup, the cake is pretty big, there's lots of food in which the elderly can enjoy, whether it be something delicious or something with fiber and healthy ingredients within them, they see a piñata for some reason, some good old fashioned music, some shuffle board games, a soda and chocolate fountain and a mechanical bull ride. Yeah, this is an Albert Willard style Birthday. They see Scoots dipping cheese with some chocolate and driving off.
"Look at that cake!" said the twins. The cake is a combo of Vanilla, Chocolate and Fudge. The loud sister's had to contain their love with chocolate and make sure the twins don't ravage it yet.
"Wow, Pop-pop really did went overboard with the party" replied Lynn Sr. as he looks around the impressive party lay out. He can see that Lynn Jr was looking at the mechanical bull ride with stars.
"You can say that" chuckled Lincoln, they all look to him confused and also suspicious.
"Lincoln what did you do?" asked Leni. The rest of the family also wanna know what he did.
"Not me, them" Lincoln points to the small family walking towards them. It was Rick, Jesse, Jordan and Peter Harris.
The louds are shocked to see them there. "What the heck? What are you guys doing here?" asked Lori.
"Well, it's nice to see you too Louds" replied Rick he then shakes Lynn Sr's hand and Pop-pop's.
"Jordan told us about Albert's birthday and then she came up with an idea on how to celebrate Albert's birthday and make it the best he has ever gotten in this old age of his, so we made the plan and then we contacted Peter Harris at the allied outpost and informed him about the plan and he was all in on it" replied Jesse. Jordan chuckles at her mom referring her for the credit.
"So, I did what I could and with some skills and planning we setup this party and made it exactly as cool and awesome as Albert wanted" replied Peter. "So, what do you guys think?"
"Well, this does seem like a party fit for Pop-pop" said Luna. "But what about the crazy nurse lady, Sue?" That was a name that made Lincoln's skin crawl, which Luna notices. Jordan also sees this.
"Don't worry about her handsome, she's not here at the moment. Peter managed to get her to leave for the day or two days" replied Jordan. "She was given a two day trip to Florida, and I don't think she'll be back here anytime soon." She then looks to the others. "Also, I told Lincoln about the plan, but I forgot to inform him about getting Sue out of this."
They all sighed in relief. "Oh, well that's good to hear" said Pop-pop. They see the birthday man and his sweetheart by his side. "Hey there family, and Rosato's."
"Pop-pop!" The loud kids go to him and they embrace him. "Happy Birthday Pop-pop!"
Albert hugs his grandkids. "Thanks guys, and thanks for being here." He then looks to the Rosato's. "And thanks for making this old geezers birthday the best he's got, not bad for someone who's turning 85 huh? And I still got some kick in my step and some groove in my hips!"
"Well, it was the least we could do for you Albert" replied Peter. "From one veteran to another."
"Also, the rest of the old coots here wanna thank you guys for making this happen" said Pop-pop. "Normally Sue would want us to remain in the same place, with the normal food she serves and pudding and then have us watch something on TV for only fifteen minutes, then we all sing a song that isn't that loud and then she would have the staff take us back to our rooms to sleep for the day. It's boring, also the staff like this as well, and they hate Sue indefinitely."
They are all speechless by this. "Does anyone here know she's abusing her power on all of you?" asked Jordan. "And it seems like the staff aren't brave enough to stand up to her."
"They're not" Scoots says as she arrives to them with five slices of pizza. "The rest of these workers don't have the guts to stand up to her or even tell her otherwise, she's the one who runs this place and she only lets them take charge when she's off doing something else, she can fire any of them whenever she wants and even make sure they never work again."
"What? That is literally cruel!" said Lori.
"If you think that's cruel, she even threatens to blackmail them should they talk to the man in charge of this place" replied Seymour. "She knows everything about the staff who work here, first day she acts all sweet on them but as they see what's been happening that's when she treats the staff like garbage and make's sure they listen to her rules."
"Wow. Talk about a total personality change" said Luan. "From happy nurse to mean asylum lady."
"She can be crazy and beyond mean" said Bernie. "Some of the guys who work here wanna let us have some fun, but when Sue is around they have to do what she says. But when she's not looking, they try and let us have some fun, even if it means costing their jobs, we feel bad that they have to walk out of here in the pink slip in their pocket and the old axe in their backs. Also, that means they're fired."
"Yeah, I think we get the idea what that means" said Lynn Jr.
"But what about that time when you guys stood up to her and did what you want?" asked Lincoln.
"Sorry Lincoln, but from what I heard from your grandfather that was the time she didn't have the place wasn't packed with so many staff" said Myrtle. "Back at that time, it was just Sue along with two employees Ronald and Josh, they seemed okay with the seniors doing what they want and putting some logic in Sue's place, but then she hired more staff."
"And with that many people being threatened and under her control, she was able to keep us all in line" replied Pop-pop. "Therefore th only time when we can go and have some fun is either we go on a trip to the mall or someplace fun or when family comes to spend some time with them, we call it freedom."
"And nobody keeps Scoots form her freedom!" yelled Scoots. "This is America and we oldies can do what we want! Just as long as we don't break something."
Lincoln and Jordan were shocked and felt bad for them, then they see the staff all enjoying themselves. They see how happy they were to spend some time with the seniors in this birthday party for Albert.
"Well, be safe that he ain't gonna be here for two days, two days of freedom as well as some security into the mix and I'm glad some of you old guys are getting along with the security dogs from the base." Peter Harris sees some of the old guys petting the guard dogs and interacting with some of the Allied Peacekeepers. "There troops sure would make good guards in this place, if only we could improve this place without Scoots in the area."
Just then Lincoln and Jordan have an idea and they whisper to Peter Harris. He looks to them concerned. "Are you sure about this kids?" They both nod. "Okay, I'll get to it." Peter Harris leaves the retirement home to make an important call.
The others were confused at what just happened. "Hey Lincoln, what was that about?" asked Pop-pop.
"Just you wait guys, by the time the plan goes in motion then there will be the freedom you guys need" said Lincoln.
"Just be patient, and let it all go according to plan" replied Jordan. "But if it does go down wrongly, then we'll have to improvise."
They all had no clue what that was about, but some part of the elderly and the staff believe that something is about to happen, whether it be good or bad.
The Louds and the Rosato's however can tell that once again, Lincoln and Jordan have put their heads together and they both have a plan, a plan to make things right. Luna chuckles. "Whatever the plan is, I know it'll work. The man with the plan and his lady in organizations."
Lincoln and Jordan chuckle at that. "Is that the name I'm given now?" The other's also chuckle at this good nickname Luna gave to Jordan. But deep down it made Jordan think. 'You know what, it's not so bad.'
"By the way, if your eagle's friends are here. What about their babies?" asked Myrtle.
"Don't worry Gran-gran. We left Harrier, Artemis and Freya to be taken care by Sam and Simon, we gave them some instructions on how to take care of them" replied Lincoln.
"It should not be hard for them to understand, I was the one who wrote it all down. Patriot and Valkyrie are the ones who understand their hatchlings better than anyone, but with some proper instincts and learning the Sharp's will be tending to their whimpering cries in no time" replied Lisa. "Or they could call Stella or Liam to help out."
Then they see Peter Harris come back. "Alright, the plan is set and we are ready." Lincoln and Jordan smiled hearing this, the others wanna know what it was, but they had to wait.
(Minutes later.)
A Taxi comes and coming out is none other than Sue. "This stupid prank vacation! I'll find out who did this and make them pay!" She then goes into the retirement home with her stuff, but when she goes through the door she smells something off. "What's that smell?"
Sue goes down the halls and smells the strange odor of good food. She then kicks open the doors and she sees the party. "Ah ha! So this is what's been going on! You all thought you could fool me and get me out of your hair to make this party? Well looks like I'll have to put order back in place!" The elderly were fearful, but then Pop-pop was standing his ground.
"Oh yeah? And what are you gonna do about it, Shrew?" They all are shocked at what Pop-pop just said to her.
"Yeah! Fight the power!" said Scoots.
"How dare you? All of you clean this up and get back to your rooms! You all just got one month of no pudding privileges!" said Sue. She then looks to her staff. "And you numbskulls! Clean up this mess and then pack your things because you're all fired!"
But the staff also held their ground along with the seniors. "You can't push anyone around anymore Sue, we're not gonna let you bully us seniors and these good hearted staff members anymore!" said Pop-pop. "You are not the boss of us and once again you are not gonna treat us like babies anymore!"
Sue grinds her teeth and growls. "So, that's how it's going to be huh? That's it! All of you are now out on your own! I want all of you out of here now! All of you! I don't need all of you, I can get a new staff and find some other seniors to live here! Then they'll see things my way! This is my senior citizens retirement home! And I run this joint! No one else can tell me what to do!"
They hold their ground and do nothing but look to her sternly. "You think you can scare us with that threat Sue? That ain't nothing than what I have seen in my day!" said Pop-pop.
"Also, this isn't your retirement home, you don't run Sunset Canyon!" said Myrtle.
"Oh can't I? The boss always reads my reports and he always believes in my words and has never seen me do wrong! How the heck is that old fool going to know about this? And will he believe any of you?" said Sue who then chuckles menacingly.
"Really now?" Sue then goes wide eyed and she sees the curtains on the side of the wall reveal, the Loud Family, the Rosato's, Peter Harris and the man who owns Sunset Canyon.
Jeremiah Sawyer J. Thompson – a man in his mid-fifties, wearing a white shirt, brown pants with red suspenders, black jacket, wearing glasses, has no hair except for the brown hair on th sides.
"So, what these nice people say is true" said Jeremiah. "I have been believing in lying reports about how you have been treating this place, and it seems the truth has come out. I was a fool to think you could do the job, no wonder why you were fired from the hospital years ago and replaced by Maria Santiago."
Lincoln and Jordan and Lori were shocked to hear that one, they did not know about that.
"Sir, please. This is a ….. A big misunderstanding?" said Sue as she tries to talk her way out of this.
But the man disagrees with her. "No, I have seen enough and it proves that you are not fit for this job, until I find someone who can help manage and keep this place in a fun and safe way. The staff will be the ones running this joint, as a team and a family."
The staff sigh in relief and cheer for this victory and so do the elderly, though they try not to cheer too much, they don't wanna hurt themselves.
Jeremiah then looks to the two families. "Thank you for informing me about this, Sunset Canyon can now be at peace and have less elderly dying from Sue's fear feasting persona. I don't know how to repay you all."
"Actually" said Peter. "I made the call to revoke Sue's trip and then had the whole party setup, but it was Jordan who made this party and then it was Lincoln and Jordan who came up with the plan, the rest of us were in on some of this and I made the call to you good sir."
Jeremiah looks to the two kids. "Well, you two truly are the most impressive kids in this town, next to those eagles you two have, it seems planning and organizing is what you two can really do, and for that I am truly greatful and so are the residents of Sunset Canyon. Thank you Lincoln and Jordan."
Lincoln and Jordan felt proud for doing this. "We did what we had to do, the madness had to end here and the elderly need the freedom they lost when Sue came to power" said Lincoln.
"And we were not going to let them lie the rest of their lives under misery and depression" replied Jordan. "Because she was treating this place more like a World War 2 labor camp than a retirement home."
"Yes, it does seem that way" said Jeremiah. "I hope some of the elderly in the far future will be able to know the names of the two kids who helped save this place."
Sue was in shock, all of them are cheering for her loss and those two kids, Lincoln and Jordan are responsible for this. "You two!" Sue grabs a cane and is about to strike them, but the Patriot and Valkyrie fly towards her and they grab the cane, then Luna kicks her in the gut and then Pop-pop delivers a major punch to Sue. She then stumbles backwards and she slips on the cane and lands on her back, hard. "Ow!"
They all gather around her. "Now that, just got you in trouble with the law" said Peter. "And we got all the new surveillance to prove it."
Two peacekeepers pick her up. "What the? Let me go!" They then cuff her. "No! This isn't how it's supposed to end! This is my retirement home! I will be back! I will take this place from you! And you two will get what's coming to you!" When they bring her out of the retirement home, she sees some cops are there and they all look upset. She knew she was in trouble.
Everybody cheers for this victory, but mostly to Lincoln and Jordan and of course to Pop-pop, Luna and the eagles for stopping her. Lincoln and Jordan share a small kiss, in which they all awe.
"Literally cute when you two get smart and stuff" said Lori.
"And totes adorbs when the moment gets romantic for the two of you!" said Leni as she takes a picture.
"This is why you two are the masters at making things right" said Lucy.
"You guys did it!" said Lana.
"You got rid of that total buzz kill!" said Lola.
"Now that's what I call a Loud and Rosato win!" said Lynn Jr.
"Very smart in bringing the owner into this plan, well done" said Lisa.
"Looks like Sue won't be around to "sue" anyone anymore. She'd better be nursing her way back to whatever old hole she came from! (Laughs.) Get it?" The elderly laugh at that joke.
"As much as this praise is nice, this is about Albert Willard, not us. So let's get this party started!" said Lincoln.
"The boy is right, this is all about Albert Willard. So, let's make this birthday the best he's ever got here in Susnet Canyon!" said Jeremiah. They all agree and enjoy this party.
Pop-pop then goes over to Lincoln and Jordan. "Thank you, both of you. You just made my birthday the best and as well make this retirement home more tolerable. Thank you Lincoln and Jordan." He then hugs both of them.
Lincoln and Jordan then hug him back. "You're welcome Pop-pop, and Happy Birthday."
They then break the hug. "Hey Albert! Let's see how long you can ride the bull!" said Seymour.
"You are on!" said Pop-pop as he races there, along with Lincoln and Jordan following, and they were hoping they could spend more time with Pop-pop, for many more years to come, as long as he lives.
A/N: Decided to make this after I got some sad news from one of my fellow readers. So, in this Loud House verse, I dub this day of the month as Pop-pop's birthday and I just came up with the age for him since he is old, but for some reason pretty fit for a man of his age. Leave a review and tell me what you all think.
Date made: 5/17/20.
R.I.P – Frederick Charles Willard (Voice of Albert/Pop-pop) – September 18, 1933 – May 15, 2020. "We'll be wondering who stepped on a frog on your way up there."