The next evening at dinnertime Lori had a special announcement. She had emailed her resume to six companies last week including a call center located in the building where Rita worked but hadn't received a response from any until this afternoon.

"Mom and dad, today I got a call from someone at the call center. She asked me to come in for an interview on Thursday morning at nine o'clock," she said.

"Lori, that's wonderful," Rita said proudly.

"Congrats honey," Lynn Sr. added.

Lori rose from her seat. "See you later, I'm going to the mall to buy an outfit for the interview," she added.

"Lori, I' m coming with you. I'm paying for your outfit with my employee discount," Leni said.

"Thanks Leni," Lori replied.

Wednesday morning Luna took Lana, Lucy, and Lisa back to the library while Lori babysat Lola. On Thursday evening, Lori had more exciting news to share during dinner.

"So how was your interview today?" Lynn Sr. asked Lori while cutting into a piece of baked chicken.

The eighteen year old smiled, then almost squealed, "You won't believe this, I was literally hired on the spot." The others became elated upon hearing the news.

"He asked if I could start on Monday at 8:30," she added.

"I'm so proud of you dear," Rita told her daughter. Lynn Sr. and the other children gave their congratulations.

"I called Whitney and told her the news. She agreed to give me a ride to work in the mornings since she works there," Lori added. Both parents then gave her warm hugs.

Friday…

Elated about not having to work today, Lincoln rushed over to Clyde's house after wolfing down some Rice Krispies. They were going to their favorite hangout, Gus Games and Grub to hang with Rusty and Liam.

The two redheads were already sitting at their favorite booth when Lincoln and Clyde arrived. "Hey Lincoln, long time no see," Liam drawled.

"When is your job ending anyway?" Rusty asked as Lincoln and Clyde sat down.

Lincoln replied, "I have three more weeks after today," Yesterday his father paid him fifty dollars in cash for the two weeks already worked.

A waitress was over in two minutes and the boys ordered slices of pizza with their favorite toppings.

As they waited for their pizzas Molly, a classmate walked over to their booth. Molly was a "tomgirl," a word she coined for herself.

"Hi guys," the brown haired girl said cordially.

"Hi Molly," they all replied together.

"Hey Lincoln, Artie called me and said your party was a smash hit," Molly said.

"Yes we had pizza and popcorn and played video games," Liam replied.

"Guess what girl Jordan's leaving tomorrow with her parents to Disneyworld," Molly announced.

"Really wow she's so lucky," Rusty remarked. The others smiled.

Molly glanced at the front door and remarked, "Hilary and Kat's here have to go, enjoy the rest of your summer."

"Bye Molly," the boys said together. Their pizzas arrived and they enjoyed some of the arcade's games for hours after paying for their meals.

The weekend passed by without incident. Luan's performance at the birthday party was a smashing success. Lincoln found a party invitation for Zach's birthday on his dresser when he returned home.

Lincoln and Clyde went back to the arcade on Saturday and watched taped episodes of "ARGGH" at the McBride's house for hours on Sunday afternoon.

On Monday Lori felt right at home at her new job. It suited her since she spent practically most of her teenage years talking on the telephone anyway. Her friend Whitney who was employed there from two weeks ago, showed Lori around before clocking in.

Tuesday afternoon….

Simon and Barbara Kramer lived in the yellow house across the street from the Loud's for the past twelve years. Simon was going for a stroll when he noticed the sisters (except Lori and Leni) hanging up Fourth of July decorations on the front porch. Instead of helping her sisters, Lola was driving across the lawn in her little pink car. Barbara always questioned what parents would allow their child to wear a gown with gloves everyday even during hot weather.

He recalled one night while sitting on his porch seeing a red haired boy with a ponytail dashing out of the Loud's front door yelling, " I look like my mee maw," then Lola appearing and shouting something after the boy.

Regarding the Loud children, Simon noticed the white haired boy was the quieter and better behaved out of the whole bunch. Simon continued on his journey.

July 4th

Lynn Sr. always prepared a huge All-American breakfast on this day the United States declared their independence from Britain. This Fourth of July morning was no different. Rita had assisted her husband in the kitchen by making pancakes.

After drinking cocoa from red, white, and blue mugs, the kids thanked their parents for the morning feast. Lynn Jr. and Luan assisted Lynn Sr. with the cleaning up by washing the breakfast dishes while Rita settled down to watch a morning talk show.

It was now 3:15 p.m. and the family were leisurely taking their time getting ready for the party. Franklin Avenue had been blocked off since two hours ago to prevent vehicular traffic from using the street. The bounce house was set up the evening before. Mr. Winters and Mr. Hart, the President and Treasurer of the Association would be grilling the burgers. Mr. Grouse left Monday to spend the holiday with his family and would return this Sunday. Luan had contacted the organizers of the block party and asked if she could entertain the children by making balloon animals and they rented an extra table for her. Right now, she was setting up her station on the front lawn.

Rita stood at the bottom of the stairs carrying Lily who wore a cute purple sundress.

"Kids are you coming, it's after three," she yelled. Everybody except Lori and Leni appeared downstairs in seconds. The two older girls planned on arriving "fashionably late" like movie stars in new outfits bought on Saturday.

Lincoln used the opportunity to shower around noon while the sisters relaxed in their respective bedrooms. Right now, he was sitting on the couch watching TV.

"Wait, I forgot Hops," Lana remarked. Lola frowned at her twin sister.

"You don't have to take that slimy creature everywhere," Lola whined.

"I agree, don't take Hops with you," Rita demanded.

Lana released a long sigh. "Okay," was her reply.

Lincoln turned off the TV and followed the others, but Lana deliberately lagged behind and dashed into the dining room. When the door closed, Lana rushed upstairs and placed a sleeping Hops in the front pocket of her overalls.

"Here comes the Loud's," one lady remarked to her teenage daughter. The family walked towards a small crowd of people relaxing on lawn chairs. There was a basketball court next to Mr. Lambert's garage where some teenagers were just playing a casual game. Naturally, Lynn Jr. was elated but she decided to join them later. Lincoln spotted Clyde and Howard McBride in the distance then hurried towards them while Lola and Lisa headed towards someone who was entertaining children.

"Hi Clyde, Hi Mr. McBride," he greeted them. The friends rushed off to talk with some boys.

Lynn Sr. decided to assist Mr. Winters with setting up tables while Rita sat beside Mrs. Hart who lived near Mr. Grouse.

"Hello, Mrs. Loud how are you," Mrs. Hart asked.

"I'm doing well, I'm still working on my novel," Rita replied.

"How are your kids spending this summer, just lazing around and making noise?" Mrs. Hart inquired. Rita was oblivious to the fact the last five words were meant in a derisive way.

"Well Lincoln goes to work at the restaurant with his dad and our two oldest are working this summer," Rita answered.

Mrs. Hart raised an eyebrow in surprise since she was used to the Loud children being idle during the summer. "I see," she replied nonchalantly.

"And Luan has a lot of bookings to perform at birthday parties," Rita added.

"Jeffrey goes to summer school from nine a.m. to one in the afternoon and Stella goes to the day camp at the community center," Mrs. Hart said smugly.

"That's nice," Rita answered back.

"I heard your husband now works at Aloha Comrade," Mrs. Hart asked, "I heard the food is excellent."

"So how is Dr. Feinstein?" another woman asked.

Lucy

After walking around for a while, the Goth girl became intrigued upon noticing an elderly woman about seventy years old walking with her son and daughter-in-law.

"She's perfect," Lucy whispered, then approached the trio and introduced herself to the senior citizen.

"Hello, I'm Lucy. I live at 1216 Franklin Avenue. Would you mind coming over tomorrow and play a corpse at a practice funeral?" she asked.

Astonished looks came over the faces while the elderly lady gasped and placed her right hand over her mouth. "I beg your pardon," she blurted out.

"Take me to your parents," Mr. Miller said aghast. Lucy sighed then looked around and spotted her father.

The Loud father was having a conversation with Mr. Winters and Mr. Stewart about working in the restaurant business when Lucy, Mr. Miller and his mother appeared.

"Mr. Loud, may I have a word with you?" Mr. Miller.

Lynn Sr. gave a smile.

"Your kid just asked my mother to pretend to be a corpse at a play funeral," he told Lynn Sr. angrily. The father of eleven became shocked at what he just heard.

"That's not an appropriate thing to ask someone," Lynn Sr. scolded her, "Tell the lady you're sorry."

Lucy hung her head, "I'm sorry," then turned and walked away.

Mrs. Hart is based on the next door neighbor, the mother of Harley's friend in "Stuck in the Middle" who makes judgmental comments about the Diaz children to their mother.