Hey, everybody! I'm back with a new chapter. So things have happened between this chapter and the last.

Also, give a shout out to Mike the Red Engine and EpsilonMk46 for helping me proofread this chapter.

Chapter 14: Bobby and Ruthie

It had been four months since Lori found out she was pregnant, and she had just entered her second trimester. It had also been three months since Alex Santiago left Royal Woods and relocated to Canada. During that time, Clyde had gotten over his one-sided crush on Lori and has been hanging out more with Haiku ever since. Lynn had graduated middle school, and is now in high school with her older sisters and Bobby. However, when word of Lori's pregnancy spread throughout Royal Woods High, she and Leni were ousted from Whitney's circle of friends. Feeling appalled by the group's act, Chaz broke away from them, hooking up with Leni in the process.

Since they had no home, Bobby and Ronnie Anne had to stay at the Loud house until they could afford a new place. Lynn Sr. and Rita also had to set a few boundaries for Bobby and Lori including less "playtime" in the house, which they both agreed with. Lori was also off laundry duty while Bobby took her place. The police had to call off their search for Alex since they had no jurisdiction in Canada, but Castleton continued his own investigation and had Rodd send T-Bone to Alex's hideout every week to keep tabs. In case that plan went south, Castleton had his boss call the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to search the area. As for Santiago Superbikes, it went out of business weeks after Alex's disappearance.

Aside from all of that, not much else has changed.

October 14th, Gus' Games and Grub...

[Lincoln and Ronnie Anne were playing Dance Battle at the arcade area until the latter won her third round in a row.]

Ronnie Anne: "Oh, Yeah! I win again!"

Lincoln: "Good game, Ronnie Anne."

[The two kids high-fived and walked to the table they shared with Clyde and Haiku, who have been watching them play ever they arrived.]

Clyde: "I don't suppose you let her win?"

Lincoln: "Clyde-"

Ronnie Anne: "No, it's okay."

Lincoln: "So how have you guys been doing?"

Clyde: "I'd say we're doing pretty good...as long as I don't smile around her too much."

[Haiku held Clyde's hand as she spoke.]

Haiku: "Yes... The bond between Clyde and I is very much mutual."

Clyde: "By the way, how's Lori doing?"

Lincoln: "Well...let's just say she's kinda been acting more moody than usual."

Ronnie Anne: "Yeah. You should see her take out her frustrations on her entire family. Heck, even Lola is terrified of her."

Haiku: "Ah, yes...the side effects of pregnancy...deep stuff...very deep stuff."

Lincoln: "True...but I think Bobby and I get the worst of it."

[As if on cue, Bobby walked over to their table wearing a work uniform and holding a tray of pizza and root beer cans.]

Bobby: "Hey, guys! Here's your pizza and four root beers! And here are some free garlic knots for my best bro and sister."

[Bobby placed the pizza in the middle of the table and the four cans in front of each kid. He also gave Ronnie Anne and Lincoln each a bag of garlic knots to take home. Haiku didn't want any as she was allergic to garlic, and Clyde thought it best to skip out on the knots as well for her sake. Also due to Clyde having peanut allergies.]

Clyde: "Bobby, you're working here?"

Bobby: "Yeah, well, Lori's on maternity leave, so I asked the boss if I could fill in for her and he said yes."

Lincoln: "It's true, Clyde. Lori told me about it yesterday...right before she dragged me into the basement to help Bobby do the laundry."

Bobby: "By the way, did you guys know that employees get free tokens per shift?"

Lincoln: "Of course we do. Lori told me and Clyde about that months ago."

Bobby: "That's good to hear."

[Bobby turned to his sister and gave her a handful of tokens.]

Bobby: "Here's mine, Nie-nie. Just for being a good sister."

Ronnie Anne: "Wow...thanks, Bobby."

[At that moment, the manager called out to Bobby.]

Manager: "Back to work, Santiago! If you got time to lean, you have time to clean!"

Bobby: "I'm on my way!"

[As soon as Bobby was out of sight, Ronnie Anne looked at her tokens with a smirk on her face.]

Ronnie Anne: "Free tokens? I wonder if-"

Lincoln: "I think it's best not to take advantage of Bobby's hospitality. This one time, Clyde and I did it with Lori just so we could get invites to Chandler's birthday party."

Clyde: "Yeah... What a nightmare."

Ronnie Anne: "You mean that jerk from school that keeps calling you 'Larry'?"

Lincoln: "The very same one, Ronnie Anne. Lori almost couldn't go with Bobby to the high school dance because of him. Luckily, I managed to fill in for her job here. Besides, Bobby needs this to provide for the baby and afford a new place."

Clyde: "Also, having twelve jobs has its perks since he'll be getting a lot of paychecks."

Ronnie Anne: "You got a point there, Lame-O. I mean, what kid would be so into himself that he intentionally forgets someone else's name? If I saw Chandler again, I'd squeeze his nuts until they go pop."

[Ronnie Anne crushed the root beer can that she finished her sentence causing Lincoln to cringe. Clyde felt sick upon hearing Ronnie Anne's threat while Haiku was unfazed by it.]

Clyde: "I think I just lost my appetite."

[With that, Clyde rushed towards the bathroom as Haiku stared at Ronnie Anne emotionlessly.]

Haiku: "Very strong words, Ronnie Anne."

Next morning in the Loud House, Lincoln's Room...

[Ronnie Anne woke up to see Lincoln admiring himself in the mirror in his victory undies, making her chuckle. Lincoln heard her, and quickly turned around, covering his crotch while his face went as red as his underwear.]

Ronnie Anne: "Did you sleep well, Lame-O?"

Lincoln: "Ronnie Anne! How long have you been staring?"

Ronnie Anne: "Not very long, actually. But hey, it's no big deal. I mean- I'm used to seeing Bobby walk around in his underwear in the morning."

[Lincoln chuckled nervously.]

Lincoln: "You don't say?"

Ronnie Anne: "But enough of all that! What are we doing this Sunday?"

Lincoln: "Well, what are you thinking?"

[Ronnie Anne pondered for a moment.]

Ronnie Anne: "How about the skate park? I've been working on some new moves and I wanted to show them to you."

Lincoln: "Sounds good to me, Ronnie Anne."

[As Lincoln got dressed and Ronnie Anne grabbed her skateboard, Rita called out.]

Rita: "Up and at 'em, kids! We're going to Ruthie's today!"

[Lincoln frowned and hung his head down while most of his siblings groaned.]

Lincoln: "Dang it...why does this happen to me?"

Ronnie Anne: "So, I guess our plans are gonna have to wait?"

Lincoln: "Pretty much."

[At that moment, Rita approached Lori and Leni's room, typed the code in the keypad, and entered. She found Lori sitting on her bed in frustration, clad in her blue wolf sweater ever since she entered her second trimester.]

Lori: "Mom? Do we have to go to Ruth's?"

Rita: "Now, Lori. You know how eager she is to see all of you. Also, I've been thinking that we should have Bobby come with us."

[Lori's expression turned to shock when she heard that.]

Lori: "Wait? You mean I have to bring Bobby to Ruth's?"

Rita: "Yes, Honey. I thought it was time that Bobby and Ruthie got to know each other, considering the situation and all."

Lori: "What about Ronnie Anne?"

Rita: "Don't worry about her, Honey. Your father's gonna watch her and Lily while we're gone. Now, you and Leni get yourselves ready! We have a big day today."

[As Rita left the room, Lori sighed and put her hands on her face.]

Lori: "I can't believe I'm literally doing this."

[As the kids got ready, Lynn Sr. was talking to Bobby while holding Lily in his arms. Ronnie Anne stood right next to him.]

Lynn Sr.: "Now remember, Bobby. I don't want you and Lori messing around while you're at Ruth's. And for God's sake, watch out for that extra toe."

Bobby: "She's got an extra toe?"

Lynn Sr.: "Yes! I sometimes have nightmares just thinking about it."

[Lynn Sr. cringed as the thoughts came back to haunt him. Bobby, however, didn't know what to think about all of this.]

Bobby: "Look, Mr. Loud...just because she's got an extra toe doesn't mean she's a bad person, right?"

Lynn Sr.: "Are you kidding me? She's an old witch! I'm just glad I can stay here to watch your sister and Lily...you'll thank me later."

[Lynn Sr. pointed to Bobby and clicked his tongue. Bobby then got on one knee and put his hand on Ronnie Anne's shoulder.]

Bobby: "You be good for Lily and Mr. Loud. You hear me, Nie-Nie?"

Ronnie Anne: "I'll be fine, Bobby. You just worry about Lori and the baby."

Rita: "Alright, everyone! Let's get going!"

[Bobby gave his little sister a hug before walking towards the door.]

Bobby: "You take care of yourself, you hear?"

[Bobby and the Loud kids followed Rita from oldest to youngest in single file. Lincoln just stood by the doorway waiting for everyone to go outside.]

Bobby: "Is your dad serious about this extra toe?"

Lori: "Don't worry about that, Boo-Boo Bear. We'll be fine."

Luan: "I gotta tell ya, these visits always make me aunt-sy."

[Luan laughed while Lincoln groaned and rolled his eyes.]

Lana: "I can't wait for aunt Ruth's pudding!"

Lola: "Well, I can."

Lisa: "You coming, male sibling?"

Lincoln: "In a minute, Lise. I just wanna say goodbye to Ronnie Anne before we go."

[Lisa sighed and hugged her brother's leg.]

Lisa: "Take your dear sweet time, Brother. For it may be your last."

[As Lisa headed out the door, Lincoln walked over to Ronnie Anne.]

Ronnie Anne: "So how bad is it over at your great aunt's?"

Lincoln: "Well, besides the expired foods and cat pictures, I always have to do chores for her...and scooping cat poop is a huge pain in the foot." [sighs] "It's not fair...I really wanted to hang out with you today, Ronnie Anne."

[Ronnie Anne put her hand on Lincoln's shoulder in a reassuring way.]

Ronnie Anne: "You'll be fine, Lincoln. I mean, it's not the end of the world or anything. Hopefully we'll hang out next week."

Lincoln: "Thanks, Ronnie Anne... You're a good friend."

[With that, Lincoln gave his friend a hug that made her blush.]

Ronnie Anne: "What was that for?"

Lincoln: "In case I don't make it back alive."

[Lynn Sr. laughed and looked down at his son.]

Lynn Sr.: "Come on, Son! I think you're exaggerating a bit."

[Lincoln then looked up at his father.]

Lincoln: "You sure Ronnie Anne won't be any trouble, Dad?"

Lynn Sr.: "Don't worry about me, sport. You and the others just worry about your visit at aunt Ruth's...while I worry about watching Lily and your girlfriend."

Lincoln: "DAD! We're just friends!"

Lynn Sr.: "Alright, Lincoln. Whatever you say."

[Ronnie Anne giggled and gave Lincoln a playful punch on his arm.]

Ronnie Anne: "Smell ya later, Lame-O."

[Lincoln chuckled as he went to catch up with the others.]

Lincoln: "Not if I smell you first."

Lynn Sr.: "You guys take care of yourselves, you hear?! And don't forget to call!"

[Everyone gathered into Vanzilla and Lincoln allowed Lori to take the sweet spot with Bobby right next to her, while Lincoln sat in the back row seats with Lynn and Lucy. Leni sat up front with her mother, Luna sat between the twins in the second row seats, and Lisa and Luan sat beside Bobby. The ride was nothing out of the ordinary. Lincoln was reading an Ace Savvy comic while Lucy wrote in her book of poems, and Luna was listening to a Mick Swagger song on her music player.]

Rita: "So, Leni... How are things between you and Chaz?"

[Leni snapped out of her daze and looked at her mother.]

Leni: "Oh! Well...we've been taking it slow for about two months now, but I think he's ready to take the next step with me."

[Rita gasped while Leni looked at her in confusion.]

Leni: "What? He just wants to take me to see The Walking Ned Rises."

[Rita heaved a sigh of relief.]

Rita: "Okay then. But if he ever wants to do anything...extreme with you, please don't make the same mistake that Lori did. I mean, having one pregnant daughter is enough as it is."

[At that moment, Lori started to become carsick and covered her mouth.]

Lori: "Hold me back, Bobby! I think I'm going to-"

[And just like that, Lori threw up all over Lola, who was sitting in the seat right in front of her, causing Lola to scream loudly.]

Lana: "Cool!"

Lola: "No! Not cool! I look disgusting!"

Lori: "Well, maybe you should've thought about that before you decided to sit in front of me!"

Bobby: "Woah, babe! Chill out!"

Lori: "Chill out?! Look at me! I literally look like a big blue whale and you're telling me to chill out?!"

Bobby: "But, Lori I-"

Lori: "But NOTHING! All of this is your fault, and I FUCKING HATE YOU FOR IT!"

[Just then, Rita stomped on the brake pedal, making the vehicle stop so abruptly that Lincoln and Lucy dropped their books.]

Rita: "Don't you kids destroy this van or I swear to God I will turn it around and drive us straight home!"

[Everyone went silent after that. Lori however, buried her face in her hands and sobbed uncontrollably while Bobby pulled her into a hug and rubbed his fingers along her hair.]

Lori: "I am literally the worst girlfriend and sister ever!"

Bobby: [shushes] "No, babe. You're the best thing that's ever happened to me and your family, and I honestly couldn't ask for anyone else better than you."

Lori: "Oh, Bobby Boo-Boo Bear."

[With that, Lori gave Bobby a long kiss on his cheek. Rita sighed and turned her head to the children.]

Rita: "Sorry about that, everyone. I didn't mean to stop so abruptly."

Bobby: "It's okay, Mrs. Loud."

[Everyone had to wait while Lana used her hands to clean the vomit off of her twin and place it in a bucket that she took with her in case of such an emergency.]

Lana: "Alright, the smell may stick with you, but hopefully we'll have you cleaned off before you could say 'are we there yet'."

Lola: "I'm gonna need a bath when we get home. No one should have to see my beautiful self covered in this mess."

[About ten minutes after Lola was cleaned, the family had arrived at Ruth's house.]

Rita: "So, are you ready to have fun with Aunt Ruth?"

Lola: [mumbling] "As much fun as being covered in puke."

[They all got out and walked to the front door. Rita rang the doorbell and Ruth could be heard from inside the house.]

Ruth: "I'm coming, alright?! Just hold your horses!"

[After about five seconds, Ruth answered the door.]

Rita: "Hi, Ruthie."

Ruth: "Well, look what the cat dragged in. Come here and give your auntie a kiss."

[Rita gulped, then leaned in and gave Ruth a long kiss on the cheek, much to the disgust of the children.]

Ruth: "You know, I haven't heard from you in months! How have things been back home?"

Rita: "Well, they've been pretty complicated as you've probably figured out."

Ruth: "Of course I have... The girls already told me about Lori's...predicament a few months back. By the way, how's Lynn holdin' up since his little ehhh...fallout?"

Rita: "Well, he's gotten better and has learned to accept the circumstances ever since a...certain event we don't want to talk about."

Ruth: "I see."

[Ruth eyed her grandnieces and grandnephew before her eyes focused on the hispanic stranger standing with them.]

Ruth: "So who's this?"

[Lori took a deep breath and spoke with clenched teeth.]

Lori: "Great aunt Ruth...this is my boyfriend and baby daddy, Bobby."

Bobby: "Pleased to meet you, Miss uhhhh...Ruth, is it?"

[Bobby gave a nervous grin and extended his hand to Ruth, who just looked at it and back at Bobby.]

Ruth: "You know, you remind me of Lynn Sr. when Rita introduced him to me."

Bobby: [chuckles] "Is that so?"

Ruth: "Yes, I think you've introduced yourself long enough, uh...Benny. Why don't you all come inside before you freeze to death?"

[Everyone followed Ruth into her house.]

Ruth: "And don't forget to give me kisses."

[Most of the Loud kids groaned in response while Lori started gagging.]

Ruth: "Okay, Lori... If you gotta go, then go."

Lori: "Thanks, Aunt Ruth!"

Later, at the Loud House...

[Ronnie Anne went into the kitchen to make herself a sandwich and noticed Lynn Sr. trying to feed Lily.]

Lynn Sr.: "Open up the tunnel, Lil-ster. Here comes the choo-choo."

[Lily smacked the spoon and it's contents spilled all over her father's shirt.]

Lynn Sr.: "Okay, I guess there's been a little derailment, but we'll soon get back on track before you know it."

[Lynn Sr. laughed while Ronnie Anne just rolled her eyes.]

Ronnie Anne: [thinking] I can see where Luan gets her poor sense at humor from.

[Ronnie Anne snapped out of her thoughts when Lynn Sr. spoke up.]

Lynn Sr.: "Hey, Ronnie Anne? You think you can feed Lily while I change my shirt? Thanks!"

[Before Ronnie Anne could say anything, Lynn Sr. left the kitchen in a flash. Ronnie Anne looked at Lily, who just stared at her with curiosity. She then picked up the spoon, cleaned it off in the sink, and walked to Lily's highchair before getting a spoonful of applesauce from the container.]

Ronnie Anne: "Come on, Lily. Open up."

[Lily just looked at the spoon, then back at Ronnie Anne.]

Ronnie Anne: "C'mon already!"

[Lily knocked the spoon out of Ronnie Anne's hand and it fell to the floor. Ronnie Anne groaned as she bent over to pick it up, while Lily pushed the container of applesauce off the highchair, causing it to fall onto Ronnie Anne's head. Lily giggled while Ronnie Anne started seething with fury.]

Ronnie Anne: "WHY YOU LITTLE-"

[Ronnie Anne opened her palms looking like she was going to strangle the baby when she heard a familiar voice.]

Lynn Sr.: "What's going on here?!"

[Ronnie Anne turned to see Lynn Sr. staring down at her with his hands on his hips. She shielded her face and backed to the sink, fearing for the worst.]

Ronnie Anne: "I'm sorry, papi! I didn't mean to hurt her! Please, don't punish me! Por favor!"

[Ronnie Anne sobbed and slid down to the floor, awaiting her punishment. But instead of getting beaten, she felt herself being pulled into a hug.]

Lynn Sr.: "No! I'm the one who should be sorry. I should've just taught you how to feed Lily instead of throwing it at you. In fact, I'm going to teach you to do it right now."

[Ronnie Anne was quite surprised at this, but smiled. Lynn Sr. then picked up the spoon, cleaned it off again, took a new container of applesauce out of the fridge, and handed it to Ronnie Anne.]

Lynn Sr.: "Alright, if you want the baby to eat the food, you have to eat it first."

Ronnie Anne: "Why me?"

Lynn Sr.: "To let the baby know that you like it."

[Ronnie Anne shrugged and put a spoonful of applesauce into her mouth. Lily laughed before opening her mouth. Ronnie Anne gladly dipped the spoon back in the container, and put another spoonful in the baby's mouth.]

Lynn Sr.: "That's good. Keep it up."

[After a few minutes, Lily's applesauce container was now empty.]

Lynn Sr.: "You see? Now you're getting the hang of it."

[Lynn Sr. chuckled as he tousled Ronnie Anne's hair.]

Ronnie Anne: "Thanks, Mr. Loud... You know, this makes me feel kinda bad for Lincoln and the others."

Lynn Sr.: "Don't you worry about that, sweetie! I'm sure they're doing just fine."

Back at Ruth's house...

[During lunchtime, Almost everyone was forced to eat Ruth's moldy pudding. With the exception of Lana, who was happily scarfing it down. Lori just stared at her own can refusing to eat.]

Lori: "You know, Aunt Ruth. I think I'm gonna pass. I'm just afraid hurt the baby."

Ruth: "That's fine, Lori. Just because I have old pudding doesn't mean I want to poison your baby."

[Ruth then noticed that Bobby wasn't eating his portion of the pudding. He just stared at it in the can.]

Ruth: "Well? Aren't you gonna eat with them, Barry?"

Bobby: "It's Bobby, Miss Ruth. And it's okay. I...already have some lunch packed in the van."

[Lori turned to Bobby and shot him a face that screamed bloody murder, which gave Bobby a huge fright. He then stuffed his face full of pudding.]

Bobby: "Miss Ruth...you sure have some great pudding."

Ruth: "Why thank you, kid. No one's ever complimented my food before...except for Lana of course."

[Lincoln turned to look at the readers.]

Lincoln: "Well... I just hope that Ronnie Anne's having a better time than I am."

Meanwhile, at the Loud House...

[Ronnie Anne was sitting on the couch watching The Walking Ned on Lincoln's DVD player when she heard the doorbell ring.]

Lynn Sr.: "I got it!"

[Lynn Sr. walked to the door with Lily in his arms and opened it to see his friend, Kotaro.]

Lynn Sr.: "Heeeey, Kotaro! What's up?"

Kotaro: "Hey, Lynn! I just stopped by to see if you wanted to go bowling, but I guess your hands are full...right?"

[Lynn Sr. thought for a moment. He didn't want to leave the house as his wife might find out and make him sleep on the couch. But on the other hand, this could give Ronnie Anne some time to bond with Lily until he got back.]

Lynn Sr.: "No, Kotaro, not at all! Just give me a minute to get ready."

[So Lynn Sr. shut the door and turned to Ronnie Anne.]

Lynn Sr.: "Hey, Ronnie Anne. Do you mind watching Lily for me? I'm going to the bowling alley with a friend."

[Ronnie Anne looked at the patriarch in bewilderment.]

Ronnie Anne: "So you're leaving us here with no adult supervision whatsoever?"

Lynn Sr.: "I'm not gonna be gone that long, Ronnie Anne. Besides, you're doing pretty well taking care of Lily so far."

[Ronnie Anne thought for a moment before she gave Lynn Sr. her answer.]

Ronnie Anne: "Sure, Mr. Loud...no problema."

Lynn Sr.: "Great! My number's on the fridge in case you have any trouble... Take care, girls!"

[With that, Lynn Sr. gave his infant daughter to Ronnie Anne before heading out the door. Lily just looked at Ronnie Anne with curiosity as the young latina returned the gaze.]

Ronnie Anne: "So. Uh...you ready to have some fun, Lily?"

[No sooner did Ronnie Anne say that, Lily made a mess in her diaper.]

Lily: "Poo-Poo!"

[Ronnie Anne sighed as Lily giggled.]

Ronnie Anne: "I guess I should be lucky that I'm not at Lincoln's aunt. Speaking of which, I wonder how he's holding up?"

Back at Aunt Ruth's...

[With a scowl on his face, Lincoln was scooping cat poop from the litterbox while Ruth relaxed in her chair sipping on a glass of juice.]

Ruth: "Hey, Lincoln! After you're done scooping, you can start rubbing my feet."

[Lincoln sighed and rolled his eyes.]

Lincoln: "Why does it always have to be me?"

Ruth: "Don't worry about it, kid. You're gonna have help this time... BILLY!"

[Bobby entered the room with Lori alongside him.]

Bobby: "Yes, Miss Ruth? And it's Bobby."

Ruth: "Whatever. You and Lincoln are gonna start massaging my feet. Especially my extra toe."

[Ruth wiggled her extra toe, grossing everyone out. For Lori, the sight of the toe caused her to become queasy. So she covered her mouth and ran into the bathroom, leaving Bobby and Lincoln alone with Ruth. Lincoln turned to face the readers.]

Lincoln: "Well...at least I'm not suffering alone this time."

[After about two tedious minutes of buffing, Ruth spoke to Lincoln.]

Ruth: "Okay, Lincoln. I think you've done enough."

[Lincoln looked at her great-aunt in surprise.]

Lincoln: "Really?"

Ruth: "Yeah. Just go play with the twins or something. Barney here will take care of the rest."

Bobby: "It's Bob-" [sigh] "Nevermind."

[Lincoln shrugged and went to find the twins as Bobby continued buffing Ruth's right foot. She then looked down at Bobby while raising an eyebrow.]

Ruth: "So you're the guy who knocked up my eldest grand-niece? Am I wrong?"

Bobby: "Well...yeah- I mean, no! You're not wrong. It was really irresponsible for us both, I know. But, I never forced her to do so. We just let our hormones get the better of us and it went of control from there. Can you ever forgive me?"

[Ruth squinted her eyes at Bobby as he gave off a worried look.]

Ruth: "Well...there's only one thing I can say to someone like you."

[Bobby shook with fear as he was afraid of what Ruth was gonna say or do.]

Bobby: "Yeah?"

[However, Ruth just smiled warmly at him.]

Ruth: "I'm proud of ya, boy."

Bobby: "Que?"

Ruth: "Rita told me about how you're willing to take care of Lori's child, which is a good thing considering that not many unexpecting fathers do so nowadays...especially in their teen years. I'd say you got a good heart, kid."

[Bobby blushed and rubbed the back of his head.]

Bobby: "Well...Lori's child is my child too, and I want to make sure they are well protected and well provided for."

Ruth: "Oh, yeah! That's great! Keep up the good work, boy!"

[Bobby couldn't tell if Ruth was talking about her bunion or Bobby's child. After another minute, Bobby had finished.]

Ruth: "So what are your plans now that Lori's expecting?"

Bobby: "Well, I have about twelve jobs, so I should have little trouble providing for Lori and the baby, as well as my sister, Ronnie Anne."

Ruth: "Ah! You have twelve jobs and another sibling, huh? [chuckles] You're getting to be a real family man, Bobby."

Bobby: "Thanks, Miss Ruth."

Ruth: "Oh, no need to be so formal, kid. Just call me Ruth."

An hour later, outside the Loud house...

[Lynn Sr. had arrived back home and waved goodbye to Kotaro before unlocking the front door. As soon as he walked inside, he gasped when he saw that the house looked like it was struck by a hurricane.]

Lynn Sr.: "Egads! What the hell happened here?!"

[He then rushed upstairs where he found Ronnie Anne napping on Lisa's bed with Lily lying on her stomach. He gave off a warm smile and went back downstairs.]

Lynn Sr.: "I think I'd better not wake them up."

[With that, Lynn Sr. went into the basement and got the broom, ready to clean up the house before his family got back home.]

Back at Aunt Ruth's...

[It was just about time for everyone to head home. Rita, Bobby and the kids said their goodbyes to Ruth, piled into Vanzilla and drove back to their house.]

Lori: "So...what do you think of my great aunt Ruth?"

Bobby: "She's an...interesting woman, but not as bad as your father described her. Sure, her cat pictures can get kinda tedious, and her food is really stale, but after talking with her, I think she's a caring soul."

[Lori gave Bobby a kiss on the lips before leaning on his shoulder.]

Lori: "Thanks for putting up with her, Boo-Boo Bear. It literally means a lot. Also, I'm sorry for how I was acting earlier. I hope you're not too angry with me."

[Bobby wrapped his arm around Lori and kissed her forehead.]

Bobby: "It's alright, Babe. You couldn't help it."

Lynn: "Ugh, barf-aroni."

[After driving for about fifteen minutes, the family arrived back home to find Lynn Sr. resting on the couch. He was woken up from his slumber when the front door opened and the rest of his family walked in. He then stood up and walked over to his family, embracing them.]

Lynn Sr.: "Welcome back, everybody! How was your visit to Aunt Ruth's?"

Leni: "It was, like, okay."

Luna: "Same old song and dance, daddy-O."

Lincoln: "I've had better visits."

Bobby: "It was a little rough, but I think I did pretty okay pretty back there."

Rita: "I take it Lily and Ronnie Anne weren't any trouble?"

Lynn Sr.: "Oh no! Not at all! There were probably a few little bumps in the road, but it was nothing old Lynn-Sanity Sr. couldn't handle."

Lincoln: "Well, where are they?"

[Lynn Sr. shushed his son before whispering.]

Lynn Sr.: "They're taking a nap on Lisa's bed, so please be careful not to disturb them."

Lisa: "I guess this means I'm sleeping with Lincoln... Please refrain from any suggestive commentary."

[Lincoln and Bobby went up the stairs and approached Lisa and Lily's room. When they peaked inside, they saw Ronnie Anne and Lily rested in the same position on the same bed before smiling to themselves. Lincoln then tiptoed to Ronnie Anne and gave her and Lily each a kiss on the forehead.]

Lincoln: [whispering] "Sweet dreams, girls."

[With that, Lincoln went out of the room before Bobby closed the door as quietly as he could.]

That evening, at Alex's hideout...

[T-Bone walked up the path to Alex's cabin and knocked on the door. After about ten seconds, the door opened to reveal a bearded man wearing a red jacket, blue jeans, and a baseball cap. Alex looked almost unrecognizable.]

T-Bone: "Hey. I'm looking for Mr. Alex Santiago?"

Alex: "You just found him, Jackass."

T-Bone: "I knew that! I was just testing you."

Alex: "Yeah? Well, I don't like being tested. And keep your fucking voice down unless you want the mounties to hear us!"

T-Bone: "Alright, Al! I mean, Jesus. You don't have to keep acting like a douchebag around everybody."

Alex: "Whatever... So, let me guess...Rodd wants to know how I've been doing?"

T-Bone: "Well, yeah. But I decided to take you to get some grub. God only knows what you had to do to keep yourself fed out here."

[Alex glared at T-Bone and stifled the urge to knock his teeth out. He then took a deep breath and followed T-Bone to his bike.]

Alex: "I have been eating nothing but deer meat ever since I got here. It's fine and all, but I think it's time I took a little break from it and started to remember the taste of real food."

[After about an hour of driving, they stopped at a gas station outside the town of London at nightfall.]

T-Bone: "Alright, Al. You start filling her up. I'm going inside to pay."

[With that, T-Bone walked into the store to pay. As Alex started pumping the gas, he started thinking to himself.]

Alex: Why can't that puto pump his own goddamn bike with gas?

[As the bike was almost full, Alex continued to think.]

Alex: I can't take any more of this bullshit! I'm going back to Royal Woods even if it kills me!

[Just then, the pump stopped and Alex saw that the bike's tank was full. Alex looked at the store and cracked a smirk before getting on the bike and starting the engine. When T-Bone heard the noise, he dropped the food and ran outside to find Alex driving away.]

T-Bone: "HEY! THAT'S MY BIKE! GET BACK HERE!"

[It was no good. Alex had already drove off into the distance leaving a very pissed off T-Bone in the dust, who took off his helmet and threw it to the ground.]

T-Bone: "YOU UNGRATEFUL SON OF A BITCH!"

Later, at Burpin' Burger...

[Castleton and Koch sat at a booth eating their dinner. Koch ordered a double bacon cheeseburger with chilli cheese fries and a large cola, while Castleton ordered a salad and an iced tea with lemon.]

Koch: "Jesus, Cas... Why are you so afraid of a little bacon?"

[Koch took the top bun off of his sandwich, pulled off a piece of bacon and wiggled it in front of his partner, who just looked at it in disgust.]

Castleton: "Well, for one, it comes from pigs. Second, I want to be able to live until I turn at least one-hundred. Thirdly, from the way you're going, it looks like you're on your way to Cholesterol City...aka Hell."

Koch: "Personally, I think I'm going to heaven because this burger is just too damn irresistible."

[Just then, Castleton felt his cell phone vibrating in his coat. So he reached in, pulled it out, and checked the caller ID before answering it.]

Castleton: "What's going on? What?! Alright, I get right on it... When you see him in the city, don't hesitate to catch him, alright? As soon as you get him, call the police and have them bring him to Royal Woods... Alright, good luck."

[Castleton hung up as Koch stared at him, wondering what the hell was going on.]

Koch: "Who in God's name was that?"

Castleton: "That was Rodd from BoEMC. That crook, Alex seems to have stolen T-Bone's bike and is apparently heading back to Royal Woods."

Koch: "So you're still dicking around with criminal scum after three whole months? Why not just let the mounties handle the search up north?"

Castleton: "Hey! That 'criminal scum' happens to be an informant for the Detroit Police Department, and a very important asset to putting that murdering psychopath behind bars!"

Koch: "Now hold on a minute, damn it! We couldn't catch that slippery son of a bitch before! What the hell makes you think we can catch him now? I mean...what if he does make it back to Royal Woods past all those bikers and the Detroit P.D.?"

Castleton: "We just have to set up surveillance around the Loud house...just in case he makes it through. We'll wiretap the phone line so we can work on a last resort method."

[Koch shrugged as he continued eating his burger.]

Koch: "Alright, but can it wait? I haven't finished my meal yet."

[Castleton glared at his partner before slapping the burger out of his hand and quickly dragging him out of the restaurant.]

Koch: "What a dick!"

Meanwhile...

[Ronnie Anne stirred before opening her eyes. She then looked down and saw that the baby laying on her wasn't Lily at all, as it had light tan skin and a speck of black hair while it's eyelashes were missing. Ronnie Anne was surprised as the unknown baby just stared at her while blinking a couple of times.]

Ronnie Anne: "What the hell?"

[It was then that the hispanic girl put two and two together as this baby she was holding clearly had to be Bobby's. She then sat on the edge of the bed, sprung off it with the baby in her arms and looked out the window. It looked to be completely dark outside with no sign of life at all...just pitch blackness.]

Ronnie Anne: "Bobby? Lincoln? Lori? Anyone?"

[The only reply that Ronnie Anne received was an eerie silence. She then walked towards the door and slowly opened it.]

[When she peeked out into the hallway, it looked empty. All the doors leading into the bathroom and bedrooms were open, revealing that they too were empty. There were no lights, and nobody else. Ronnie Anne kept walking until she reached the stairs.]

Ronnie Anne: "Hello?! Anybody home?!"

[There was still no reply. Ronnie Anne slowly descended down the stairs until she reached the bottom where she heard banging coming from nearby, causing the baby to fuss in fear.]

Ronnie Anne: [shushes] "It's okay, kid. Just calm down."

[Ronnie Anne rubbed the baby's back before walking through the dining room and into the kitchen, where she stopped in front of the basement door. It looked to be chained up with something banging on it from the other side. Ronnie Anne just stared at the door until she caught sight of the chain coming loose.]

[Ronnie Anne took a few steps back before the door violently swung open, causing her to lose her balance and fall to the floor. When she looked up, she saw her father with brass knuckles and a crazed look on his face.]

Alex: "Did you miss me, Ronalda?"

[Alex gave off a wicked chuckle before picking up the chains and walking towards his daughter. Frightened, Ronnie Anne hopped to her feet, picked up the baby, and started running back towards the living room. She then turned left and tried to open the front door, but it wouldn't budge.]

Ronnie Anne: "Crap! Why won't this piece of shit open!"

Alex: "Papi wants to have a word with you!"

[With no other choice, Ronnie Anne ran up the stairs and into the bathroom, slamming the door shut and locking it. Ronnie Anne sat in the bathtub while she and the baby were surrounded by the silence. The baby started fussing again before it turned into wailing, prompting Ronnie Anne to start rocking it.]

Ronnie Anne: [shushes] "Please keep quiet. You're gonna give us away."

[Without any warning, she heard footsteps coming from outside the door, before they stopped really close. The 11-year old girl stared at the door in fear even though she tried to hide it, before it started rattling. After a few seconds, a hand punched right through the door and fiddled with the lock before it slowly went back outside. Slowly, the door creaked open, and Ronnie Anne heard the footsteps grow closer until they were outside the curtains. Then with one violent tug, Alex yanked the curtains and looked down at his daughter.]

Alex: "Finally! I've found you after all this time."

Ronnie Anne: "Don't you dare come near me, you murderous sack of shit! I'll never kiss up to your pathetic ass!"

[In response, Alex picked up his daughter and pinned her to the bathroom floor before putting his foot on her chest.]

Alex: "You don't get to talk to your papi like that! Now I'm going to have to fix you permanently!"

[With that, Alex wrapped the chain around his daughter's neck, and yanked it. Ronnie Anne stared into her father's eyes, choking for nearly fifteen seconds before everything faded to black.]

Alex: "You always were a disappointment as a child."

Back in reality...

[Ronnie Anne gasped as she woke up. She looked down at saw that Lily was still laying on her stomach. She then looked toward the door leading into the hallway and sighed.]

[In the parents' bedroom downstairs, Lynn Sr. and Rita laid in their bed talking about their day.]

Lynn Sr.: "You know, Honey, I think Ronnie Anne has got off to a good start this aunt-hood thing."

Rita: "I'm really glad you're helping her. I don't know what she'd do without us."

Lynn Sr.: "We can't take all the credit. I mean, Lincoln did his part on helping her and Bobby from their father."

Rita: "True."

[Lynn Sr. felt something stroke him under the covers and stammered.]

Lynn Sr.: "What's this?"

Rita: "Nothing...just a little massage."

Lynn Sr.: "Did my care for Lily and Ronnie Anne turn you on?"

Rita: "Oh, I don't know... You tell me, Handsome."

[Rita took her other hand and guided her husband's face towards her. They were about to kiss when they heard the door open, causing them to yell out and cover themselves.]

Lynn Sr.: "Whoever it is, your mother and I are-"

[Upon turning on the lamp and looking towards the door, the parents noticed Ronnie Anne with her arms crossed.]

Ronnie Anne: "Is this a bad time?"

Rita: "No, not at all. So what are you doing up this late?"

[Ronnie Anne looked away as she spoke.]

Ronnie Anne: "Look...I know this is gonna sound...weird, but...can I...sleep with you guys? I've had a nightmare."

[Lynn Sr. and Rita looked at each other before looking back at Ronnie Anne.]

Lynn Sr.: "Sure thing, Ronnie Anne. I mean, you did help me in watching Lily."

[Rita gave her husband a confused look.]

Lynn Sr.: "Not that I've been anywhere."

Rita: "You're welcome to sleep with us anytime, Ronnie Anne."

Ronnie Anne: "Thanks, Mr. and Mrs. Loud."

[Ronnie Anne climbed up onto the bed and laid between Lynn Sr. and Rita.]

Lynn Sr.: "So, what was this nightmare about?"

Rita: "Lynn!"

Ronnie Anne: "No, it's okay, Mrs. Loud. I might as well tell you...so I can get it off my chest."

[Ronnie Anne took a deep breath while Lynn Sr. and Rita listened with curiosity.]

Ronnie Anne: "I woke up in Lisa's bed holding a completely different baby than Lily. The house was completely empty, and Alex came out of the basement with chains. To make matters worse, there was no one else to help me or the baby. He chased me into the bathroom and he..."

[Ronnie Anne teared up.]

Ronnie Anne: "...strangled me with the chains."

Lynn Sr.: "Oh my God."

Ronnie Anne: "I just...three months ago, Lola said that he might come back. I wonder if she's right?"

[Rita rubbed her fingers through the hispanic girl's hair.]

Rita: "It's okay, Ronnie Anne. We won't let him get near you or Bobby."

Lynn Sr.: "Don't you worry. Nothing gets past Lynn-Sanity, Sr.."

[Lynn Sr. pounded his fist on his chest.]

Ronnie Anne: "Thanks a lot, you guys..."

[Outside, Castleton and Koch were watching the Loud house from a nearby van.]

Koch: "Christ...anyone would think that we're a couple of strangers offering candy."

Castleton: "Would a child abductor's van be equipped with cameras? Besides, I had to bust my ass with the captain to borrow this van in order to monitor the Loud house."

[Koch just crossed his arms and sniffed while Castleton chewed on a piece of peppermint gum.]

Koch: "Smartass."

Castleton: "Alright, remarks don't equal progress."

[Koch simply ignored his partner and turned in his seat. After about fifteen seconds, Castleton got out of his seat and started walking to the back of the van.]

Koch: "Where the hell you goin', Cas?"

Castleton: "I'm gonna go around back and wiretap the phone line. You stay in the van and keep watch."

Koch: "Whatever, Mr. Secret Agent man."

[As soon as Castleton was out of the van, Koch reached into his coat and pulled out his cell phone. Then he dialed a number and put the phone to his ear until someone was heard on the other side.]

Koch: "Yeah...it's me again. Listen, as soon as you cross the border, you should head past Mexicantown... Wouldn't want you to run into your old friends from BoEMC... Alright, you just keep your end of the bargain...just like I've kept mine."

[With that, Koch hung up his phone shortly before his partner came back into the van.]

Castleton: "Alright, I think we've done enough for tonight."

Koch: "For once, I agree. Now take me home, will ya? I got a monster truck rally that I cannot miss."

[Castleton sighed before driving Koch back to his home.]

Meanwhile, in Detroit...

[It was around midnight by the time Alex had arrived back in Detroit. At Koch's instructions, he drove into Mexicantown. As he was passing through the district, he heard the sounds of a sports motorcycle.]

Alex: "Who the fuck's out here?!"

[The noise came again. Alex looked around and revved the engine.]

Alex: "Whoever's out here, come out and fight me like a man!"

[Without warning, a group of six sports bikers drove out of a nearby alleyway and circled Alex before stopping and pointing their pistols at him, causing him to put his hands behind his head.]

Alex: "Are you the policia around here or something?! I've got no money, and you've got no warrants!"

[Just then, one of the bikers got off and walked over to Alex before taking off the helmet revealing a latina woman who appeared to be forty years old. The other bikers took off their own helmets and they were young girls ranging from their twenties to thirties. Alex gave a smirk to the head biker whose shirt was zipped open revealing her cleavage.]

Alex: "Gena Artega... Where have you been all these years?"

Gena: "Roberto Santiago. I always knew we'd see each other again."

[Gena Artega was Alex's old lady in the Brotherhood of Exemption MC. She was a woman who craved excitement during her time with BoEMC no matter how far it went, making her a liability. At one point, she was kicked out the club after a botched arms deal. Shortly after, she formed Las Hermanas MC, which consisted mainly of women, and became an enemy of BoEMC.]

Alex: "Well, things back in Royal Woods haven't been going so well for me, I can tell you this much."

Gena: "I see. Why don't we take you back to our clubhouse? We have a lot of catching up to do."

Alex: "Sounds good to me, senorita."

[At Las Hermanas clubhouse, Alex and Gena sat at the bar and shared a few beers.]

Gena: "So, Roberto... Have you been thinking about me ever since I left?"

Alex: "Oh, si. Every day."

Gena: "Is that so? I heard that you left BoEMC and got married to another woman."

[Gena turned her head away and sighed.]

Alex: "I was, but that woman is out of my life now...and so are my kids."

[Gena turned to face Alex again raising an eyebrow.]

Gena: "You have children?"

Alex: "Once...until their so called 'friends' and their familia stole them from me! I just want to crush those two with my own hands!"

[Alex clenched his fists so hard, he crushed the beer bottle he was holding in his hand. Pieces of glass stuck to his palms causing blood to ooze out of them. Gena shushed Alex and put her index finger on his lips.]

Gena: "Calm down, mi hombre grande. How about we talk about it in my room?"

Alex: "Si, por favor."

[With that, Gena led Alex into her room. Alex sat on the bed while Gena bandaged his blood-stained hand.]

Gena: "So what happened back in Royal Woods?"

[Alex sighed.]

Alex: "There's this blonde teenage puta who's been fucking my son for quite some time. Just a few months ago, she took advantage of him, just so she could get some little bastard out of him. And if that wasn't enough, her white-haired abortion of a brother messed with my daughter's head as well."

Gena: "What are their names?"

Alex: "Lori and Lincoln Loud. They get involved in my children's lives, and their family chased me out of town, took them away and put the blame on me!"

Gena: "I must say, that's terrible. What about your wife? What happened to her? And what was her name?"

Alex: "Her name was Lydia. Let's just say that me and her are divorced now, thanks to that that self-centered puta for brainwashing her!"

Gena: "I see. Let me say something. Did you really love this Lydia woman at all?"

Alex: "No, Gena. She never was my wife. To be honest, Lydia was nothing more than a side bitch, just so I could have some children. I've been selling motorcycles ever since I moved to Royal Woods, but now that's probably finished. Doesn't matter though...that place was going to shit anyway."

Gena: "What about Rodd and those bastards from BoEMC?"

Alex: "Rodd's an unreliable piece of shit is what he is...always has been. As for BoEMC, that life I've had has been long gone. Except for Bearl... He's seems to be more of use to me than the rest of those poor assholes."

Gena: "I'm glad you see it that way. Is there anything I do to help with your...family matters?"

Alex: "No, Gena, not right now. But I'll still need your number in case I do."

Gena: "That's good to hear. In the meantime, would you like to spend a few days here...just to help you relax? The whole city will be swarming with policia and Rodd has been dealing with them for quite a long time, so it's no surprise that BoEMC's in on the search as well."

Alex: "I'd appreciate that very much, Gena."

[At that moment, Gena planted her lips on Alex's before they got up and shut the door.]

763boi: Sweet.

Gamelover41592: I'll bet he is.

Ellis97: Sam, yes. The Casagrandes, no. Relative Chaos does not apply in this story.

SilviaGunner: Let's just say it's not for a cartoon.

Geo Soul: They've already been dark.

Jacksonangelo105: That means it's working.

Mike The Red Engine: I really appreciate it. ;)

Marauder of Our Stars: If that's the case, they've probably healed during the three month timeskip.

DarthWill3: We're in October now. Alex would have to make it up as he goes along.

SizzlR: Thanks.