Lincoln was at that moment sitting at the table in the living room connected to the kitchen, all the family members had woken up so they were all gathered at that same table having breakfast, although in reality everyone was focused on Lincoln who had woken up. woke up recently.

He seemed to be better, but he also seemed to have after-effects from fainting the night before; Every time he lifted the fork or the cup with one of his hands, they trembled, revealing how fast his pulse was, clearly he was still somewhat affected.

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Rochelle: Do you want some honey? —Rochelle was sitting next to Lincoln, who was sitting at the head of the table; She asked him that while he brought the honey bottle closer to her—

Lincoln: Thank you -With a warm smile he responded positively, only to then take the honey bottle with his right hand; which before held the fork, now slowly took the base making it also tremble–

Rochelle, like some of her brothers, would observe how the honey container trembled as if she could feel the cold, while they watched Lincoln struggle to squeeze the container so that the honey came out of the tip and fell on his waffles arranged in a small tower.

Edie: Let me help you... —Lincoln would try to refuse, but she would have quickly taken the base with both hands; only to then start pouring honey on top of her waffles, only to stop serving her honey after a few seconds, closing her container while she placed it in its respective place on the table–... Ready, enough honey to you

Lincoln watched her smile with love and concern, only to then observe everyone still not having breakfast; With some anger at how annoying her care was, he would start eating his waffles with his fork while he talked to them without looking at them.

Lincoln: I feel better now, you can stop looking at me and eat breakfast... Your waffles are getting cold

At what Lincoln said, the little ones became worried and quickly began to eat their breakfast, taking advantage of the fact that it was still hot, while the older ones stayed watching him; except for Lyra who had already been eating breakfast without much concern and Lyna who had shown more concern for Lemy; Because of Lincoln or the whole situation, the fact that he was sitting next to Lacy made her feel somewhat upset and jealous, they always sat together.

Ronnie Anne: If you want the kids to stop worrying, then stop fainting... On top of that this time you slept like a bear, just barely and I called the morgue to talk about the cost of cremation - Ronnie Anne said that bothers you because Lincoln made the situation less serious, as he settled himself at the other end of the table; along with his friend and her sisters –

His children and the other children of the family looked annoyed at Ronnie Anne who had mentioned that he had already been thinking about when his father died, which they did not like at all; Even Lynn and Lori seemed upset by her joking comment, perhaps, in such a complicated situation.

Lori: Anni, that's not funny... And Lincoln; I think it's time for us to talk -Lori first turned to Ronnie Anne with a firm and challenging look, only to then move her head to be able to look at Lincoln who stopped eating when he felt the gaze of a large part of those who were in the room. table-

Lincoln: ... Am ... –Before speaking, I would swallow the food that I haven't finished chewing yet; only to then take a sip from his cup of cappuccino to make the food go down – ... I finished fixing the basement; I will need everyone's help to remodel the attic

Lincoln said that with an excited and totally fake smile, he was nervous, he didn't want to tell them what his new plan was after the plan to recreate the portal failed, even so apparently his lie or attempt to change the subject didn't work.

Leni: Linky, don't change the subject, please –Leni, unlike Lori, looked at him with sad and worried eyes, as if she knew that Lincoln was thinking about something extreme and sad–

Lynn: Exactly! We are a family, that's why we must always be together and take care of each other! No secrets from now on! —Lynn raised her voice to its maximum power while she scolded Lincoln who apparently had secrets that he had not told them, it was time for those secrets to no longer exist and for them to face it; together, as a family—

Lincoln would observe the decision of all those people, including the lowered gaze of a woman with glasses who was helping her little baby eat, everyone would notice that he was looking at her; so they also directed their gazes to the woman with glasses.

Lisa: ... —For a few seconds she would remain silent, only to later, when she felt the gazes, only raise her head; observing that all her eyes were on her— ...First; I'm sorry for making Lincoln faint, I still had no knowledge of the effects Lincoln suffers when meeting a person from this world... Second; I don't regret coming to this house to meet Lincoln, if you can have something good, I can too... That's all I will say in my defense

Lisa spoke as if she were in court, which was something she got used to, many times she had to go to court because the government wanted to take away some invention from her and she had not yet sold the patents, plus she didn't like it. sell weapons to the government, a war was the least they needed

Ronnie Anne: Was that an apology? –Ronnie Anne was asking that out loud with a confused expression, she got lost in "Second"—

Lori: believe me, it's the best you'll get from her –Lori told him that, remembering all the times she used her family as test patients or guinea pigs, only to later not apologize to them for using them without their consent–

Lynn: That doesn't matter now! Lincoln tell us what you plan, now! —Lynn raised her voice again, almost shouting, while she hit the table by resting her hands on it next to her plate of food—

Lincoln would observe this scene remembering a little about his childhood, his sisters never let him have anything of his own and if he did have it, they insisted on making him hand it over or his parents making him share it, after that day; It was more of a taking of objects, if he had something they wanted, they just took it.

At least they were more determined that he trust and tell them, it is better than a bunch of sisters who take everything from him, almost by beating him as if he were a slave in the Middle Ages.

Lincoln: ...Okay; I'll talk... –Lincoln said that with a sigh of resignation, only to then stop eating breakfast and look at everyone, one by one–... [Puzzle Project] [04-24] ...

Nobody understood what he said except for one person who found those words very familiar, only to remember them later; His expression went from neutral to total surprise, looking at Lincoln only to then raise his voice.

Lisa: Project Puzzle, it's an invention I made years ago for people with personality disorder! ... –By saying that, no one still understood it, some had their suspicions; but Lisa already understood everything in just a minute–... That machine can separate the multiple consciousnesses of a person, leaving only one dominant consciousness...

Lincoln: Exactly, the Puzzle Project consists of a neurocerebral machine that takes the inconsistent pieces of the mental puzzle and erases them, only to accommodate new blank pieces... I saw the newspapers and the news, it was a successful invention—Lincoln said it with a small smile, still no one understood what was happening; except for Rochelle who was clenching her fists and Edie who had a cold sweat running through her body –

Lisa: It was; but he canceled for a reason –Lisa told him that with an expression of annoyance and anger; She could tell she was planning on Lincoln–

Everyone remained silent as they listened to the discussion that was starting, Lisa seemed to be very surprised that Lincoln mentioned the invention that was stored with the name "Puzzle" among Lisa's things, also the conversation was going towards a dark side.

Lisa: ...The Puzzle project was canceled for exceeding the limits of ethics, my invention worked and fulfilled its purpose; But the first patients, although they were cured thanks to the Mental Separator, showed signs of great pain and suffering during the process... They later do not remember it and do not say they feel any pain...

Lisa would remain silent after explaining that; clenching his fists on the table as he remembered the screams of agony, the first time he thought it was an effect of the Mental Separator so he anesthetized the second and third patients, but they showed the same pain even while they were sedated, some even begged to be they won't kill them

Lincoln: ...The project was canceled when it was discovered that the consciousnesses, or personalities, could feel pain and had a sense of "I am alive"... The Mental Separator attacked them, extracted them and destroyed them... Imagine that someone he takes them out of his house and throws them into a leaf shredder, that towards the Mental Separator —Lincoln said that while taking a small sip from his cup of cappuccino, maintaining a neutral and cold expression so as not to worry the children, although what he said already made them very worried–

Lisa: ...The Mental Separator takes the consciousnesses that are not the main one and destroys them... It kills them... —Lisa summarized the explanation after seeing that everyone had pale expressions upon hearing what Lincoln said and then that his expression worsens at what she said –

Lynn: Lincoln, please tell me you're not thinking about doing what I think you're going to do...

Lynn as well as Lori, Leni and Ronnie Anne; In addition to all his children who looked at him with evil and fearful expressions, everyone was aware that Lincoln planned to return to his world, but the conversation they were having now was taking a strange and disturbing turn.

Lincoln: ...I'm thinking about it and if I don't find another option, I'll do it... —Lincoln watched as everyone was shocked by what he said, some even opened their lips a little to speak; but then they closed them, so Lincoln decided to continue talking—...This body does not belong to me and the human brain cannot withstand the capacity of two brain waves, Lisa, I think you already know that... Could you explain it to them?

Lisa would remain silent while her nephews and sisters slowly watched her with concern, as well as great attention to not miss any words that came out of Lisa's mouth.

Lisa: ...Lincoln's brain will not withstand the pressure or increase in Hertz waves; Look, the Brain has a limited capacity of Brain Waves to be in a perfect state, Delta Waves are between 1 to 3 Hertz, Theta Waves are between 3.1 to 7.9 Hertz, Alpha Waves or Mu Rhythm are between 8 to 13 Hertz, Beta Waves are between 14 to 29 Hertz and Gamma waves are between 30 to 100 Hertz... —Lisa explained that to them in a scientific way; She could do it with a stone, but decided there was no time to bring one–

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Leni: What does that have to do with this? —Leni was the first to speak or ask questions due to the sudden silence after Lisa's Brain Wave class—

Lisa: ...The brain is an organ just as important as the heart; Just like the heart that pumps blood, the Brain does not pump blood, but it pumps Brain Waves that are transported by neurons as if they were the veins or highways of the brain... The difference is that Brain Waves have a limit, which I already explained to you before; Now Lincoln's brain is not moving that amount of Hertz of Brain Waves, Lincoln's Brain transports twice as much, some would think it is a miracle, that he would become super smart or a superhero; but in reality right now Lincoln's brain roads that were prepared for only one vehicle to use, have two vehicles constantly moving in two different directions or in the same direction, his brain had to create a two-sided road so that two vehicles can move at the same time

Nobody understood much of what she was saying, except for Lynn 3rd, Rochelle, Liena and a few other young people, who more or less understood what Lisa was talking about.

Lynn 3rd: that does not mean that Lincoln's brain already supports the capacity of brain wave multiplication and that now everything is fine —Lynn 3rd said that when she understood that Lisa was saying that the Neurons in Lincoln's Brain can move two brain waves without problems. brain waves at the same time along the same line that connects the neuronal cells and that the electrical pulses would not cause any damage –

Lisa: Currently his brain is supporting the increase in Hertz Waves, but every time Lincoln suffers from some stress these Brain Waves increase even more, creating a traffic jam; which causes the neurons to exert double or triple effort, which can cause the neurons to begin to die due to the increase in electrical waves.

Ronnie Anne: Simply speaking; Her brain is an engine and if you overexert it it will stop working or explode.

Lincoln: Exactly, it's something simple hehe

Lincoln said that as a joke to cut the cold and sad moment, which could be felt in the air, all the expressions were so worried that when he said that joke, it only caused everyone to look at him with some anger for not taking himself seriously. the situation he was in, plus they only just found out about it, something they should have known when Lincoln discovered it.

Lori: Lincoln, shut up –Lori told him that with a sharp and annoying expression, she couldn't stand that Lincoln wanted to make less of this situation where his life was in danger—

Lincoln: I'll shut up, but it won't be as bad as it sounds; before my mistake kills the Lincoln of this world, Lisa will separate my consciousness from this body, you get your father back and I die; then everyone is happy and eats partridges ha ha ha

At what he said no one laughed; Even Lincoln was just laughing to lighten the regret of the moment that began when he began to talk about his plan, the result was that everyone looked at him annoyed, only for all the silence to be interrupted by the slap of someone's palms on the table. , that person was Rochelle who moved her chair back as she stood up.

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Rochelle: You're an idiot! —Rochelle would yell that at him suddenly in anger, only to then leave the joint room to the kitchen, going up the stairs to the second floor; where she would hear herself knocking on the door of her room –

No one seemed to disagree with Rochelle. Her mother Ronnie Anne seemed worried about her daughter and very angry with Lincoln, she was going to stand up to go talk to her; but before she could do it, Lincoln would be the one who would stand up and with some concern mixed with fear of everyone's expression, she would point towards the stairs.

Lincoln: I'll go talk to her; I think I should apologize for something and explain to him that it is the best for everyone –Lincoln said that, pushing the chair back so he could get out of it without knocking it over–

Lyra: maybe for you –Lyra told him that with an annoyed expression, stating that Lincoln did not love them as he had previously said–

Lincoln: It's not what I meant and you know it –Lincoln got a little upset with everyone for thinking about that, he was doing this for them; If it were up to him I would have preferred to return to his world –

Luna: We all know what you mean; It is better to die than to be with them

Luna said that with a sharp snake tongue, making everyone think that what she was saying was true, Lincoln would feel even more annoyed by that; But instead of saying something to him, he would just bite his lower lips and then walk away up the stairs.

Lynn: ...Well; How about we end this meeting, everyone... Go back to doing what... You were doing —Lynn spoke without her typical animated attitude, while she told the boys that they could leave to continue with their day. –

Everyone began to stand up to leave; but everyone had a bad taste in their mouths, it was as if they had found out that their father was going to die and he accepted it without any fear, asking them to accept his imminent death, it was something that they could not face as if it were not a big deal.

Lincoln was slowly approaching the door to Rochelle and Liena's room. It was half open so he could see inside the room a little. He would stop in front of the door and raise his right hand to knock or push the door slowly to stop. open it, but the moment he was about to touch the door, you stopped his hand when you heard the cry of a young woman on the other side of the door; inside the room.

Lincoln: ... –At that moment his mind would be filled with only two ideas; Stay or Go, his hand would move as well as a bit of his body –

Lincoln would move back and then forward, he was hesitating which option to take, until, swallowing and closing his eyes, he would rest his palm on the door, pushing it slowly while he first stuck his head out to see the inside.

Lincoln: ...Daughter, can I come in? –Lincoln asked very carefully and in a somewhat affectionate voice. When he peeked his head he could see Rochelle lying on her bed hugging a stuffed rabbit while she turned her back on everything, looking towards the wall–

Rochelle: No! –Rochelle's response would be a furious scream, only to then hide her face again –

Lincoln would think about what he should do at that moment, he was a novice at being a father; so he didn't understand what the best move was with a sad Teenager, if only a manual existed; If there is a manual on how to defuse a bomb, there must surely be one for sad or angry teenagers.

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Lincoln: ... I respect your privacy by asking if I can come in ... –Lincoln said that smiling, remembering the episode of a cartoon he saw when he was a child, only to then open the door completely entering the room - ... But I reaffirm my authority as a father by entering anyway

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Rochelle would remain silent at what Lincoln was saying, snuggling even closer to the wall while hugging her favorite stuffed rabbit, only to then think of an answer, responding in a cold and defiant manner, completely annoyed with him.

Rochelle: Father's authority? But according to you, you are not our dad so you have no authority! –She told him the last part raising her voice, as if she were challenging him and saying that that part was what made him angry–

At that moment Lincoln felt a pang in his heart, slouching as he pressed his chest with his hands; as if he had had a sudden heart attack, only to then slowly approach, pretending to be badly injured.

Bobby Jr: ouch... That had to hurt -A voice was heard from the hallway, making Lincoln look back noticing Bobby Jr and Reina looking at them from the door, peeking out a little-

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Queen: idiot, you will make him see us –Queen told him that in a low voice, annoyed by his sudden comment–

Lincoln: I already saw them –Lincoln's pupils shone with a red tone as he recovered his upright posture, looking askance behind him at the two children who were secretly spying on him–

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They were both scared by their father's expression; causing them to turn pale and then run away like mice in front of a mouse, running towards the stairs, thus stopping spying on their father and sister.

Lincoln: those kids... *Sigh*... So what were we up to? ... -Lincoln asked her daughter that, looking at her still lying in bed, it seemed like he really didn't want to speak to her - ... Oh yes; that I am not your father and that the best thing would be for me to die

When Lincoln said the "Die" part a sudden twitching movement was noticed on Rochelle's part, Lincoln would notice this as he approached Rochelle's bed sitting on the edge, only to then rest his hands on his knees, taking a slight moment of silence before continuing speaking

Lincoln: How do you think he should die? ...Oh I know, I'll start looking at photos of this Lincoln's past and let the memories kill me slowly, if that would be enough to die-

Before he could continue speaking, the sudden blow of a pillow on his face would make him fall silent, at the same time pushing him towards the bed, making him fall on his back; Then he would cover her face a little while Rochelle pressed her pillow on his face.

Rochelle: You're a big idiot! Why do you say that! Why do you accept that so easily! WHY THE HELL DO YOU ACCEPT THAT YOU'RE GOING TO DIE! –Rochelle told him all that with tears in her eyes, which fell down her cheek, thanks to gravity–

Lincoln said nothing as he let her continue talking; After all, his therapist always recommends that he first let others unburden themselves and then let him speak, that he should not hit a person in the middle of an argument; because only volatile or crazy people did that

Rochelle: On top of that you say that you do it for us, so that we can be with our father! JUST SAY IT, YOU DON'T LOVE US AND YOU HATE EVERY SECOND YOU SPEND WITH US! WHO WOULD WANT TO BE WITH A BUNCH OF CHILDREN, OUR FATHER ABANDONED US AND I'M SURE YOU WILL TOO!

Lincoln would listen as Rochelle stopped yelling at him, only beginning to sob because of the pain caused by the idea of his Father abandoning them or deciding to die so that a guy who doesn't even know anything about them can say that he is their Father.

Lincoln: ...I want to be with you; I will always be with you –Lincoln told her that after taking the pillow and pulling it so that it was on her chest, looking with a small loving smile at Rochelle, it was really the truth–

Rochelle: ...So... Why do you want to die? –Rochelle said that between sobs while she tried to stop, but the sadness and pain she felt still could not be erased–

Lincoln: I don't want to die, Honey... Nobody wants to die... -Lincoln stood up a little, leaning against the wall, leaving the pillow on his lap while he cleaned and dried his cheeks with the sleeves of his clothes, wet with tears–... I only thought of the best for you; Before losing two parents, it is better that only he leaves the problem

Rochelle: But you're not a problem... –Rochelle felt better before the caresses on her cheeks, only to then take her father's hands; looking at him sad even with somewhat red eyes–...You are my dad

Lynn: Mine too!

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Queen: shh be quiet! They are going to discover us!

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Rochelle and Lincoln would look towards the wall that was shared with the other room where apparently the gossipers gathered again to listen to their conversation, Rochelle would look at the wall annoyed by the interruption and a little by what Lynn said, while Lincoln would only laugh. a little bit, he really loved those kids

Lincoln: Yes, yes, I'm everyone's dad... –After saying that, everyone was heard celebrating on the other side, apparently it wasn't just Reina and Lynn; After that with a smile he would focus his gaze on Rochelle again–...And if she could; I would stay with you forever

Rochelle, at what Lincoln was saying, had a sudden glow in her eyes, only to then take both his hands more tightly, bringing them together in front of her, while she began to speak demandingly and very determinedly.

Rochelle: Then what you need to do is think of another plan! I'm sure Aunt Lisa and the others will be able to help you!

Lincoln, faced with Rochelle's sudden grip and excitement, felt happy that she is so determined, just like a great warrior, but also somewhat uncomfortable with her mentioning Lisa like the others, he could ask Lynn for some help and Lori to have more minds thinking about something, but with Lisa it would be a somewhat uncomfortable topic

Lincoln: Daughter, I really want everyone to help me... But I'm sure your aunt Lisa is very busy, and I don't think she'd like the idea of helping me –Lincoln said that, inventing an excuse to prevent him from continuing to try to make Lisa and He meets to solve his problem–

Lisa: I would love to! The same goes for girls!

Lynn: Let it be clear that I was the last one to arrive!

Lori: Lie! She gave us the idea!

Lynn: Of course not!

Leni: Yes; Lori and Lynn are here, who's taking care of the cake in the oven?

Lori and Lynn: Damn!

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After that you would hear how two people ran out, a door opened with force and then they ran down the hallway, then down the stairs towards the kitchen clearly

Lincoln: I have to do something with the walls, they look like they're made of paper; You can hear everything... –Lincoln thought about the last word, only to then turn pale looking towards the wall, where everyone was gathered on the other side–... It means they could hear Lynn and me!

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At what Lincoln said, everyone including Rochelle remained silent, they seemed to be deciding what the best answer would be, after almost a minute or more; Someone answered Lincoln's existential doubt

Ronnie Anne: No... Well... Yes... But; It was not on purpose

Luna: Yes, Lynn screams more than Sam.

Sam: Moon! Don't say that in front of everyone!

Lyra: Mom, even the neighbors are complaining about you... This idiot and the aunt; at least we only hear it

Luna: aha, did you hear that Lincoln?! I beat you, I can make her moan louder

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Sam: Moon!

Leni: Don't worry, Lincoln... When the time comes, I'll just bite the pillow, that way no one will get upset.

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Given what Leni said, everyone on the other side of the wall, as well as Lincoln and Rochelle in the room, remained silent, due to the discomfort of what she said, although Lincoln more because of the shame of having imagined it, evident in his blushing expression

Rochelle: ... Pervert –She would tell him that when she noticed that her father had imagined it, although she did it too; but she changed the woman in an even more strange way, without imagining Leni, so she blushed–

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Lyra: You just imagined it, you fucking degenerate scum!

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Edie: Lyra, it's normal to think about that... Well... I think

Lisa: my creation, later we will have a nice conversation about how babies are born naturally.

Edie: I already know that! ...I'm just still waiting for that special person.

Lari: Impossible, you? Are you a Virgin?

Edie: Don't say it like that!

Loan: Don't worry, Edie; don't listen to her... She only thinks depraved things

Lari: Who do you call Depraved!

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On the other side of the wall an argument was starting, so while everyone was arguing Lisa responded to Lincoln; ignoring all the hustle and bustle that was happening in the room next to him.

Lisa: I would love to help you Return to your world, I just need to talk to the original Creator of the Portal and also that every half hour you say "Pretty Baby" to me only to then spank me

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Ronnie Anne: Don't even dream you'll do that, I'll be with you at all times.

Lisa: or interesting, I was never in a threesome... But; For the sake of experience and science, you have to try

Ronnie Anne: I didn't mean it that way!

Lisa: You made me understand that.

Leni: Hey; If they are going to do something like that, I also want to be included.

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Now those arguing were the older women in the room, so Lincoln decided to ignore the strange conversation they were having, so he returned to focusing on Rochelle.

Lincoln: ...Okay; With everyone's help, I will try not to die. Is that okay with you? –Lincoln told him that while he slowly lowered the hands that Rochelle was still holding, keeping them together–

Rochelle: I think it's great, thanks dad.

Lincoln: You're welcome, daughter.

After saying that up front; Rochelle would give him a sudden hug that Lincoln would not leave unreciprocated, slowly hugging her tightly under her armpits; only for her moment to be interrupted by the continued chatter on the other side of the room.

Lori: Well, we saved the cake, who's hungry?

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Lynn Jr: Tia Lori; Which means "Bite the pillow to not make noise" and "Trio"

Lynn: ... Pffd *Cough* *Cough* *Cough* what the fuck?!

Lori: am... Where did you learn that from?

Lynn Jr: The aunts were talking about doing that with Dad.

Lori: ha ha... It means that your Tias and us will have a long talk

Lincoln, upon hearing that, could only think that Lisa and the others were going to be attacked by Lynn, as well as by Lori, who can't stand someone talking about topics for adults in front of innocent children. On the other side of the wall, he could feel a great anger and death wish, like many people wanting to jump out of the window to avoid imminent death