Okay, so now we're gonna know more about what has happened to Lacey St. Clair and also the condition of the pure-bred Maltese and the poodle from the other chapter, and we're closing into the whole Sadie Hawkins Dance and the High School Prom. Enjoy reading guys.
Family of Two.
Chapter 181: Conditions of the aftermath.
(Ketcham Park.)
Just a nice and peaceful time for everyone at the park and the school day is over and that means classes won't be up until the next day, and the next day is Friday which means we'll be closing into the Sadie Hawkins Dance and also, Valentine's Day.
Right now we have a ton of folks having fun and enjoying the sun and the incoming season of spring.
Lincoln and Luna are walking down the pathway of the park and talking about what they have planned.
"So, you mailed the comic to Bill Buck?" asked Luna, she's tuning her acoustic as she walks with her son.
"Sure did. I hope he likes it and chances he might publish it and let everyone read it" replied Lincoln. "I had a lot of inspiration, and most of it is from Sam, Jordan and of course, Leni."
Luna smiles and then she recalls. "Speaking of Leni, I got us a chance to go and check on Leni this Saturday and right before Valentine's Day even begins. How does that sound kiddo?"
Lincoln smiles hearing that. "I think that sounds like an awesome idea, it also makes sense since it's a long drive from Royal Woods to wherever Leni is, so does that mean we're gonna check on Lori tomorrow?"
Luna nods. "Pretty much, she's not that far from the town and we need to know how she's been handling with the whole plan she has with….. Sasha." She really didn't like that name.
The name is the one thing those two don't like, it reminds them of the horrific time when they were attacked and when Lincoln was forced to do something he did not wanna do.
Just then they both see something that makes them smile and that is the twins enjoying their time with their new pets, the pure-bred Maltese Victorie and of course, the dog ordered by Lacey St Clair, a poodle that the twins have named, Ferdinand.
The poodle has black fur and few feet taller than the white Maltese. Not too far from them is Agnes Johnson who is enjoying her book by the picnic benches.
Lincoln and Luna chuckle seeing this, which the twins and the dogs notice them and go towards them.
Lincoln kneels down and lets the dogs lick him. "Alright, alright. I get it, you guys like me." He then sees the twin's race towards him and he embraces them. "Hey girls."
"Hey Lincoln!" They then depart from the hug, and look to Luna. "Hi Luna."
Luna goes over and hugs them too. "Good to see you girls." They depart from the hug and Luna asks the twins. "So, how're the canine's doing?"
Lola then hugs Victorie. "They've been doing well. Victorie here is all patched up and healthy as she'll ever be and thanks to that FutureTech man, she's healed up and so full of energy!" The Maltese licks Lola and this makes her giggle. "I love her so, so much!"
Lincoln smiles seeing this and he pets Victorie's head. "She sure is cute, what about you Lana? How's it with Ferdinand?"
"Awesome!" Lana hugs the poodle. "Even though he's a poodle, he's nice to have around and he sure likes to have fun. A dog should do what they want and not act like some lame and boring pretty dog."
"Amen to that, Lana." They see Jordan walk towards them and with her is her, Austrian Shepard, Ajax and the dog goes to the other two and they begin to interact with each other. "Everyone is happy that Victorie is doing fine and thank goodness justice has been dealt with."
They then go over to the grassy area and sit down and watch the three dogs play with each other. "So, what's the word on Lacey?" asked Lola. "The kids back in our class don't have much into the news and such."
"Yes, I wish to know indeed." They turn around and see Lisa walk towards them and behind her is Lucy. "We saw you all coming here and talking together. I am here alongside my mother, while Darcy and Teri are spending the day together."
"Maggie is here with Benny, and I could use some outdoor time, even under the sun. Sigh" replied Lucy.
Lincoln tells them. "Well, from what we know after the whole event from the other day, Lacey St. Clair won't be able to come around anytime soon. She wasn't sent to juvie, but instead she has been issued a very strict warning and sued for what she did to Victorie."
"As of now, she's been moved to a private school for wayward girls and her parents are still disappointed with what she did" replied Luna. "She can't escape or go back to Royal Woods, because she's somewhere in Tuscola and not enjoying her time there."
"Good, that girls is mean, rude and unbalanced with her emotions" replied Lisa. But she was feeling upset still. "But, it would've been better if she went to juvie instead. That private school sounds more like a new start for her."
"Chances she won't be happy there" said Lucy. "I recall that there's only one private school there and it doesn't just handle wayward kids, it also handles rich, spoiled little brats. Lacey might not like it at all."
"Glad we're not in her shoes and glad she's never coming back too" replied Lola. They then look towards Lincoln. "Hey Linky, when are you guys gonna go and see Lori, or Leni?"
Hearing that one surprises Lincoln and Luna. "What?"
Lana nods. "We wanna see them, please?"
Lincoln and Luna look to each other, a part of them thinks this might not be a good idea, but another part of them says that they should let the twins tag along and see how Lori and Leni have been doing.
"I guess ou girls can come with us, but we'll need to talk to your mom to let us escort you girls there" replied Luna. "Tomorrow we're gonna go see Lori, then on Saturday we're gonna go and visit Leni."
"We're okay with that" replied the twins. Then Lola speaks. "We just wanna know how they're doing and how they're handling being locked up and not being free. We feel bad for them."
"We might not be related to them, but deep down, we still see them as our big sisters" replied Lana. "Thanks for giving us this chance to visit them?" The twins go over and hug Luna and Lincoln.
The two louds smile and hug them back. "You're welcome."
Then Lucy speaks. "I'm coming too. I wanna know how it's been with them and also know how Lori and Leni are progressing helping their fellow inmates and friends."
Lola and Lana are surprised to hear that. "Wait what?"
Lisa speaks for them. "It is correct. Lincoln told me that Leni will not be leaving the mental hospital until she has helped many patients be free and rejoin society, but she is planning to return back here to Royal Woods when the summer comes, and she's a changed person with no ditzyness within her, which I am proud of her change and also feel bad that I didn't help her before."
Lola and Lana didn't expect that, then Lana asks. "What about Lori?"
"She's been going through some hard times and she's pulling a page off of Leni's book and trying to help her fellow inmates find some way to redeem themselves so they don't have to spend so much time in juvie" replied Lincoln.
"Both former older sisters are doing their best to change and help others, and right before they plan to vacate from the zone" replied Luna.
Lola and Lana liked the sound of that, they were feeling so excited to see Lori and Leni, but they'll have to be patient. Lola then asks Lisa. "You wanna come and see Lori and Leni?"
Lisa sighs. "No. No I don't. I feel as if I am not yet ready to confront most of the older siblings from our former large family."
Lola and Lana understand. Lisa is trying to change her ways, and she still is. The twins then see Lily playing with her mom by the flower garden and then they read a book. 'The whole family has changed so much. I wonder how our former parents are doing.'
They watch as the three dogs continue to play, then Lana wonders. "Lincoln, is there any word on Charles and the others?" Hops comes out of Lana's hat and he lands in her pocket.
Lincoln and Luna didn't know how to break this down easily to the now 7 year old.
"Lana, Lola. The pets are gone" replied Luna. Lincoln on the other hand remains silent.
The twins, along with Lisa and Lucy are surprised by this, even though Lucy still has her pet bat, Fangs. "What?!"
Luna nods. "It's all true, it's damn true girls. The pets aren't here anymore, they're not in Royal Woods."
This confuses Lana. "Then….. Then where are they?"
"We thought they would be in the Royal Woods Animal Shelter" said Lola.
They both were concerned and wanted to know more, but then Lana sees the uneasy look from Lincoln. "Something happened to Lincoln?"
Luna explains to them about what happened when the pets came back to the house: Charles, Walt, Geo and Cliff. They came back to the house and right when they were doing chores and Lincoln felt scared and wasn't happy to see the pets, and this made him break down and cry.
Hearing this made sense to Lola and Lana. They recalled that back when Lincoln was wearing that damned Squirrel Suit, he was attacked constantly and even though he was in his empty room, the pets would attack him from the vents. Thinking the large squirrel was a dangerous intruder.
That is a moment Lincoln doesn't ever wanna recall. Lola and Lana sees this and they understand.
"We….. We understand" replied Lola.
"We won't ask anymore" replied Lana.
"I shall not ask about the whereabouts of those animals we cared for" replied Lisa.
Lucy then goes over and hugs Lincoln. "I'm fine with just having Fangs." Lincoln hugs her back.
Luna decides to tell them. "The former pets are located somewhere in Shiawassee, I don't know where in that place, but they're doing fine. I was informed that all of them have been adopted by good families."
Lola and Lana were upset from this, but they calm down and recall that Lincoln was not in the mood to recall the former pets. He may be okay with dogs, but if it's Charles then that is an issue.
He will never forget when Charles went savage and attacked him and he begs for the dog to stop and tells him that he's Lincoln, but that oily made Charles even more aggressive.
Then Ajax, Ferdinand and Victorie go over and try to comfort Lincoln. The snow-haired boy hugs the canines and then Lola and Lana join in. Lisa also joins in this and Lucy is still embracing Lincoln.
Jordan gets up and she too hugs her boyfriend. She didn't like it when he recalled horrible memories, still scarred from the events of No Such Luck.
Luna goes over and hugs them all. "It's gonna be alright, Lincoln. Everything's gonna be fine again and tomorrow will be something for us to look forward to."
Lincoln calms down and smiles. He felt as if this was old times, back when he shared so many good moments with those he once called family, back when they were all loud.
A/N: Lacey St. Clair is out of town! The twins have new pets, and are looking forward to whatever happens next for them in Royal Woods. The next chapter will involve a visit to Lori, then the chapter after that involves a visit to Leni, will there be trouble? Who knows? Leave a review and tell me what you all think.
Date made: 1/20/2021.