After what had happened at the previous chapter, things are now going back to the way things have been since, and now they can get ready for what they actually was supposed to have planned the other day, while also preparing for what comes later in the evening. Enjoy reading this guys.

"Rock n' Not Loud Adventures!"
Chapter 78: Another Grocery Store thing...

(December 9. The Loud House, Franklin Avenue. Royal Woods, Michigan.)

Lincoln and Luna are back from school, and they took their bikes. Now they wait by the porch for Michelle Lewis and they are wearing their winter gear, and they recall what has gone down the other day. "So, we're still slightly shook from the other day and that whole visit to our 'rents?" asked Lincoln.

Luna sighs. "Yeah, I guess. I am hoping those two are now going to wake up and think twice. I mean, they are legit on thin ice with me after those words they spoke to mom. They think they can be better? Ha! They haven't been good parents, since all of us were even born."

Lincoln nods and then he speaks. "The dream to have a huge family, is a dangerous gamble. Because they would need to juggle between all of us and manage, but no... they don't go to see if I need some time to spend with or help, and just go to their gifted stars. I'm sorry that they kept pestering you for rock n' roll talent, they are so dumb."

Luna then pulls her brother close. "Hey now, don't be sorry little brother. Look, they did this to themselves, and this is all their fault and always will be. But their time locked up and getting more than just parenting lessons is going to help them and I hope it does. At least they now understand, that I am not the rock n' roll gal they want, but I don't know how long it'll be before they start trying to get me into the genre again. Thankfully, Lisa has made some very dang good alterations, and enhancements to all of her cameras and surveillance, and I have access to them."

Lincoln is happy to hear this and then he asks. "So, by the time Rita and Lynnard come back from their sentence, they will be watched over and if they start reverting back to their old ways, it's going to be further proof that they need more time and more training and lessons, right?"

Luna nods and chuckles. "You know it as it is melody made, little brother." They then see Michelle's car arrives, and she honks. "Alright, time to go and do some shopping." Lincoln and Luna get up and they head over to Michelle's car, and they drive off to the big and still ongoing December grocery sale.

But the one who heard this is Lori, and she is glad that Luna has a plan and then something comes to her mind. 'When the time comes, I might head for college, and I don't know which one yet. Perhaps then, we'd need to figure something out so that the 'rents can hear about this, or not. I honestly don't know. I mean, I never found the talent of golf, those parents were the ones who did it for me.'

Lori then hears Lily crying, and so she goes over to check on her. While the others, are just doing their usual thing, such as Lola and Lana playing with the snow in the backyard.

(Royal Woods Supermart.)

Luna, Lincoln and Michelle leave the car, and they head towards the place, and they go inside and see the store is as busy as it always is, and then they see the man who runs the place, someone they know and are friends with, Joey Anderson and he goes over to the group.

"Well, well. Look who is back once again. Also, how come you folks weren't here the other day? Trying to beat the overcrowded issues we had? Because let me tell ya, that was a total nightmare, and I have never seen more than five customers fighting for the meat station."

The trio don't know how to respond to that, and then Michelle Lewis speaks. "There were other reasons why we didn't show up the other day, but thanks for notifying us, and we're glad to be back. Also, I was wondering if what I was looking for is..."

"Those different assorted chocolates are now available in this store, and on sale. Snack aisle, and a heads up. This store is gonna be closed next week, we're gonna be doing some renovations to make sure everything is as what the modern day would appreciate, and also yesterday we had to make sure Flip wasn't around trying to snag something and use fake coupons."

This surprises them, and Luna speaks. "Wait, Flip showed up here?"

Joey Anderson nods. "Sure did, we kept a keen eye on him and we hired a security guard for the occasion. After what went down at his store, he is now one of the most hated people in Royal Woods, next to Scoots and now we're all on high alert. We saw him trying to sneak away with some milk, but the doors stopped him, and we found his fake coupons too. He's now and officially banned from the place."

Lincoln then speaks. "Sir, Flip is tenacious and determined. Chances he'll try and come back, to get some more. After all, not many deliveries go to Flip's anymore, and a lot of folks are just going for the Seven-Eleven Convenient Store, since the prices are cheap and better than Flip's."

Joey Anderson chuckles. "Yeah, I heard that. We will keep a close eye for when that scoundrel comes back, and I have been to the Seven-Eleven Store, and their prices are not as outrageous as Flip's, and I love their smoothies and milkshakes, at this point it'll replace flip's, and we can kiss that old place he runs, a goodbye. Well, I will leave you folks to your shopping." He then heads off, to help stack the oranges, in a pyramid formation.

Lincoln, Luna and Michelle grab two shopping carts, since they got a lot of things to get, and the others have also made requests, then Michelle asks. "Alright, kids. So, what is on the list?"

Luna has the list, and she reads it. "We have the usual stuff we need to get for the house, and whatever is needed. Then we have what the others have requested. Lori needs three more bags of bean chips, or more. Leni said she could use something with less carbs, and also some ingredients for a kelp smoothie, Luan is in need for the usual for banana cream pie."

"Lynn Jr just needs more energy drinks and protein bars, Lucy is making sure we don't run out of sausages and other meats and that's about it from her, but she is craving dark chocolate, Lana and Lola only want something sweet or something for snacks, Lisa only seeks anything with Omega-3's, and obviously we can get whatever else we could use to make Lily happy."

Michelle nods. "Dang, that is a lot but we can manage, now what about you two?"

Lincoln has that list and he reads it. "Chocolate pudding cups, sodas and cheesy potato chips."

Luna chuckles. "Yeah, that's about it, mom. Alright, so let's do this thing."

They then go around and get what they need, and everything is on sale with the prices making them a lot more affordable, and they even see some of their friends here. Stella and her family at the produce aisle, Clyde and his dad's at the condiments section, and they spot Margo and her parents at the meat counter. Luna even waves to Sam, as she is getting some stuff as well, not much though.

Soon, they finish their shopping and they wait for the stuff to be checked out, and it is a lot. Lincoln then speaks. "Tonight is the play at the Royal Woods High School for Luan, and mom... I know you will record the whole thing, right?"

Michelle looks to Lincoln and she nods. "Yeah, I am. Why?"

Lincoln then continues. "Even after what went down, and we are glad that you are still with us. We should let the others see this, the others who are locked up and can't see what their daughter is doing, they got the right to see her and her performance, and her possible first kiss too."

"I mean, what they said to you was harsh and you didn't deserve to be told to like that, but they need to see how Luan has been, and how far she has come. They need to know, and if we do plan to visit them and see how they are feeling, we'll do it when you say otherwise, and we won't complain because we understand how you feel and that you wanna give it some time mom."

Luna is surprised to hear this, and then she looks towards Michelle Lewis, and the woman sighs and then kneels down to Lincoln's, level. "I will record it, and then contact the warden to let those two sorry and dumb morons witness it. But, visiting them again is something else, and we might not know when we will come and check them out, I am glad you're telling me this, kiddo."

"I am not mad at you, I'm happy you spoke up about this ordeal and everything is going to be alright. Thanks for respecting my choices, just as I respect yours and the others." She then hugs Lincoln and he hugs her back, seeing this touches Luna's heart and she snaps a photo of this with her phone, and this also is noticed by the store manager, and he is moved seeing this.

'This lady is far better of a mom than that blonde hooligan raising psycho. I hope they never let her and that scared Halloween husband of hers, out.'

Also seeing this are the McBride's as they finish their checkout, and they are also moved seeing this, and it proves that Michelle Lewis, is one awesome mother figure, and an understanding one. She's got this, and she'll be there to support all the loud kids.

(Timeskip, Royal Woods High School.)

We now arrive here, and all the Louds, and Michelle watch as Luan is on stage, alongside Benny and both are performing admirably and making everyone moved by this moment, and they watch as Luan and Benny share a kiss, as for their play thy role in this... Romeo and Juliet!

They all clap, and cheer and the Louds are proud seeing this, with Michelle Lewis who recorded everything, and she wipes away her tears and is happy for her, but they don't know that the two dummies next to Lola are talking to each other.

"You know Ms. Appleblossom, this looks like the start of a new friendship, a romantic one if you know what I mean?"

Lola is startled hearing that voice, and she looks around. "Ummm, who said that?"

A/N: No troubles, no problems and the end part from the episode called "Stage Plight", and a good day to do some heavy duty grocery shopping. I hope that you all enjoyed reading this newly posted chapter guys.
Date made: 9/20/22.