Time to say farewell to a brave man who did what he had to, and then a plan which Lynnard has, and everyone else just trying to move on after what had gone down. A sad day for others, but soon things might lighten up, and lead all the way to where I made back then. Enjoy reading this guys.

Family of Two.
Chapter 614: The Funeral of a Brave man.

(August 29. State Michigan Correctional Facility, Lansing city, Lansing.)

We now go to a local cemetery, not too far from the State Michigan Correctional Facility and there are some people here, and even the wife and children of the man who died, named Gerald Langston, and they are grateful that this whole thing was made possible, thanks to Michelle Lewis Loud.

They are all at the cemetery and the whole moment in church has finished, and thanks to Michelle and permission from the wife of Gerald, they allowed Lynnard and Rita to come and attend, but they are being guarded by some cops, and when this is all over, then they will be sent back to the prison, and they are not in handcuffs because they aren't the bad kind of inmates.

The others are fine with this, and also here for this funeral moment are: Luna, Lincoln, Sam, Michelle, Leslie, Delilah and Jordan, and even Harriet has arrived, and she is hoping that the spirit of Gerald would be there, but sadly his soul is no longer here, he has left and ascended to a batter place.

The wife of Gerald is on the small stage and she speaks her words about her husband. "I always and loved my husband, and the day we met he was... He was a kind man, who didn't want any trouble, but he would do whatever he can to try and keep his loved ones safe, and that love came into the form of the kids we have today, and he would be dang proud of how far they have come and grown."

"Gerald, the day you lost your temper, I understand... We understand, and we know that you didn't mean it, you just needed some help and we could've helped you, but you always wanted to keep us safe, even if it meant having yourself sent somewhere where you wouldn't harm us, but I know that you would never ever harm us. If only you would understand and have seen that."

"I wish that... I wish that we did meet and talk one last time, but now things have turned into something that..." she tries to hold her tears, and her kids know how much this hurts. "Something that we never saw coming, and you once again proved that you are a kind man, by helping those who are your friends and loved ones, and making sure those who would harm them would do no harm ever again."

"Gerald, my love. I hope that you are happy, and finally at peace, and that we forgive you and we will always miss you and I am sorry that things have come to this. But we will never ever forget you, we will always hold you close and dear to us, and wherever you are... I know that we will meet again, and then we can be together. We will continue onward, and so will I, because that is what you would want us to do." she then looks to her husband's coffin, and she wipes away some tears.

She then steps off the stage, and then Lincoln is allowed on, and Luna follows to stay close to him, to keep him from breaking down from what had gone down, because she knows it hurts to have someone come and save you, and you never truly got to know that person.

"I... I don't know what else to say. I wanna say thank you to Gerald Langston for saving me, but I feel like that I am to blame for this, because I wasn't fast enough or strong enough, and we were all caught in the moment that we never have seen coming, and Gerald paid the price and he... He saved me, he saved me from my demise, and I just... I owe it to that man, for letting me live, at the cost of his own life."

"Gerald, I'm sorry that you aren't here, and I am sorry that you have met your fate, and if it were up to me, then I would go back in time and prevent that whole thing from happening, and by then you would have a chance to walk out, and be with your family and start over again for the bright and better future of your kids. I just... Thank you Gerald, and sorry that you died because of me."

"You didn't deserve that end, you deserve the chance to make amends, and start anew. You are a kind man, with a big and kind heart, and with a bright future, taken away. I hope that... I hope that all can be forgiven, and all can be made right. Gerald Langston, you weren't supposed to see the end, you were meant to live on, and I am sorry that you are no longer with us, to bear witness the future of your family."

The wife of Gerald knows that Lincoln is feeling guilty from what went down, but she knows that it was not Lincoln Loud's fault, because she knows how kind her husband is, and he wouldn't let others get hurt, and she knows that her husband would never let a defenseless kid get harmed. She wants to show Lincoln, that this is not his fault, but she knows that the teen mom, Luna and her girlfriend Sam can handle this. Even her children understand this, and they are hoping that they can spend some time and talk to Lincoln, and then calm him down a little.

Lincoln looks to the coffin of Gerald and he wipes away some tears, he then goes over to the coffin of the man and he places an origami swan and turtle, he recalls from Lynnard that Gerald likes to make origami, and this seems like a fair thing for him to have, as he is buried.

Lincoln is guided by his mom, and he starts to shed some more tears, and then they sit down and Luna does what she can to comfort her son, who is now crying, and she sees Mrs. Langston places a hand and rubs the back of Lincoln, she doesn't want him to blame himself, he had nothing to do with this and Luna is glad that this woman is not holding them responsible for the death of her husband.

Next, they see the roommate/cellmate/friend of Gerald Langston, the man who was a former Loud, and is still serving his sentence, until the end of the year. Lynnard Senior, and he sighs and takes the stage, and he looks towards everyone, and then he speaks.

"I just... Gerald he... Gerald Langston, he was the best dang friend I have ever met. The big guy looked tough, and strong, but his heart was in the right place, and he knew what he was doing, because he was the man who helped me through my time of being locked up, alongside the guy."

"He knew what to say, and he understood the issues that myself and my wide were facing. I mean, I was ready to call it quits and just spend the rest of my time locked up, and never ever allowed to be let out, but then Gerald showed me reason, and wanted me to try and make amends with those I have wronged, and see to it that I can see the bright future for not just myself, but the future of those who I am no longer related to."

"Gerald would never give up on me, and I am not the only person he helped change. Many other of those inmates, he helped them see through their mistakes and try to own up and make amends with them. It all helped, and we weren't afraid to even change the toughest of guys, and make them into folks who would soon become part of society and see their loved ones and families again."

Lynnard then sees the others feel bad for him, and even Rita. Lynnard sighs. "Gerald, buddy of mine. You were more than a friend to me, you were like a brother, and I am going to miss you. I could've done something to help, but then... Then you kept me and everyone else away, and we just... We should've done more, and then maybe you wouldn't be here, and instead be given the chance to see the faces and happiness from your family, because that is what is more important than anything."

They are happy to hear him say this, and even the Louds and Rita are happy to know that Lynnard has changed, and the wife of Gerald has some tears, and she is happy to know that her husband made a friend, whom he would call his brother.

Lynnard then looks to the coffin of his best friend/brother. "Gerald, so long big guy. Till we meet again, one day." He then steps away from the stage, and everyone claps hearing what he had said, and Lynnard is mourning within, and he feels like so much has lost, but he knows that Gerald would want him to look forward and not look back.

Then he recalls his plan. 'Gerald, I will continue the last name. I will let it live on, not just your wife and kids, but also from me. Once she allows me to be called, a Langston.' Rita then comforts her husband, and she knows how much that hurt to speak.

But he doesn't know, that the wife of Gerald has the same plan. 'Gerald and Lynnard are like brothers, and Gerald treated him like one, and Lynnard and Rita don't have a last name anymore. Perhaps, they deserve once, to honor my deceased beloved, for Gerald.'

They all stand up and they all gather and watch as the coffin of Gerald is being lowered into the ground, and then buried. This would be the very last time that they will ever see Gerald Langston, ever again. But, they will never ever forget the good he has done, and the change he has left behind.

(Later in the day.)

With everything done, we see the Louds are all prepared to leave, but then Luna, Sam and Lincoln look back and see Michelle, speaking to the woman who is the wife of Gerald Langston and they seem to be talking about something, and it might have had something to do with the conversation before with Lynnard, and then Lincoln asks. "What do you think is going on there?"

Luna is confused. "No idea." Then she sees Delilah and Leslie head back to them. "Hey dudes, what's your mom talking to them about?"

Delilah and Leslie turn around and they see their mother, Michelle speaking with Mrs. Langston, and then Delilah speaks. "From what we heard, it sounded like something about the last name, and Lynnard Senior. That's all we know."

This makes Lincoln and Luna realize, that they might be talking about allowing the Langston last name be placed onto the man whom Gerald sees as family, the man whom was a Loud, and this would mean the future to Lynnard and Rita is changing, and for the better.

Then, all of a sudden Lincoln has a message from his phone, and then Jordan asks. "Whose it from, Linc?"

Lincoln checks his cellphone and he sees the text message. "Oh, from Ronnie Anne and Sid. They'll be headed to Royal Woods on August 31, and I mean that they will be moving in. We might be able to ask more on what they're parents will be doing to live in Royal Woods."

Now that is something they all look forward to.

"To be continued on August 31."

A/N: Gerald Langston is now no longer with them, and the funeral is done, and perhaps one day th wife of Gerald will speak with the Louds again, and perhaps find some form of closure all together, but in the meantime... We got some newcomers headed for Royal Woods soon. I hope you all enjoyed reading this new chapter guys.

Date made: 6/27/22.