Alright, last time we left off, Bobby and Lori went to a Halloween party hosted by Carol. However...let's just say things didn't end too well for the two lovebirds. Let's just see how things play out.

Credit goes to Mike The Red Engine and DukeyDukeyDoo for helping me proofread.

WARNING: This chapter contains some gore in the beginning. Viewer discretion is advised.

Chapter 18: Lady Ace's Investigation

Somewhere...

[Bobby opened his eyes and found that he was in some kind of dark forest. He then noticed a familiar blonde girl standing a few feet in front of him before calling out to her.]

Bobby: "Lori? Is that you?"

[The blonde looked back, but said nothing as she ran deeper into the woods in despair. Bobby then ran after her, desperately trying to reach out to her.]

Bobby: "Lori, come back!"

[Bobby ran deeper into the dark forest and kept calling out for Lori in an attempt to find her.]

Bobby: "Lori, please! I don't want things to end this way! I'm sorry!"

[Bobby kept running for what seemed like an eternity. All the while, he heard a familiar female voice as he ran.]

Whitney: "Why do you bother with that bitch anyway, Bobby? You can't keep anyone safe! You're a NOBODY! A weak IDIOT! A pathetic LOSER! A FAILURE of a man! So tell me...what was it you were hoping to gain from this...huh?"

[Bobby tried to drown out the taunting voice as he ran faster and faster. Finally, he stopped and gasped in complete horror as he saw the love of his life lying on the ground in a pool of her own blood, while her stomach was cut open and the unborn fetus was on the ground in front of her. Standing right behind her was none other than Alex holding a large knife and staring down right at his son.]

Alex: "Hola, mijo... Did you miss me?"

[Bobby felt he knees grow weak from the horrible sight. He then dropped down to his knees and buried his face in his hands...sobbing over the loss of his lover and child. Alex casually walked over to his son and put his hand on the young latino's shoulder.]

Alex: "You waste several months of your life taking care of this blonde puta and that filth, and now look at where you are, Junior. You're lost and you have no one to guide you... No friends, no family, no hope...NOTHING! Me? I can take care of any problem without any bullshit..."

[With that, Alex grabbed Bobby and quickly jabbed the knife right into his chest. The boy could see his vision becoming darker and darker. Just before everything faded to complete darkness, Bobby managed to wheeze out one more broken sentence.]

Bobby: "Lori...come...back..."

"Bobby?"

Back in reality...

Chaz: "Bobby?"

[Bobby woke up with a start and looked around to see that he was still on the couch in Chaz's house. Chaz was sitting right next to him, while his mother was in the kitchen cooking breakfast with some help from Ronnie Anne. Bobby had also been wearing his wolf sweater ever since he and Lori broke up.]

Chaz: "Did you have another Lori dream?"

[Bobby nodded and sat up.]

Bobby: "How did you know?"

Chaz: "I heard you saying her name while you were sleeping."

Bobby: "Yeah...I must have..."

[Bobby buried his face in his hands and cried quietly, prompting Chaz to put his hand on the hispanic boy's shoulder in an attempt to comfort him.]

Chaz: "Bobby...it's been two weeks. You have got to get over her. All this is doing is eating you up."

Bobby: "But, how will I know if she and the baby are doing alright?"

Chaz: "Try not to worry so much...please. She's got her family taking care of them both...does she not? Plus, from what I've heard, Carol's been helping her cope as well."

Bobby: "I know! But I just miss her so much!"

Chaz: "I understand that, man. I mean, I miss Leni. But at the same time, I'm trying to move on with my life. Maybe I'll just find another girl when the time is right... I just wish you'd do the same as well...and take that sweater off while you're at it."

[Bobby stood up and snapped at his friend.]

Bobby: "I WON'T! This is the only thing that reminds me of her!"

[This outburst caught the attention of Mrs. Richard and Ronnie Anne, who looked at Bobby with concern. Bobby regained his composure and sighed while putting his hand on his forehead.]

Bobby: "I-I'm sorry, Chaz... I just...I-I need some air..."

Chaz: "Whatever, Man... I was only trying to help."

[With that Bobby walked outside and sat on the porch while Mrs. Richard and Ronnie Anne watched him go, still retaining their concerned looks.]

Mrs. Richard: "That poor dear. I hope he finds a way to calm himself soon."

[Two minutes later, Bobby was still sitting on the porch looking forlorn when his sister came out and sat right next to him.]

Ronnie Anne: "So...you still can't get over her, huh?"

[Bobby nodded and looked down at the ground with a sigh.]

Bobby: "Why does the universe hate me so much? All I wanted was to take care of my family. But I guess she doesn't need me anymore."

[Ronnie Anne stood up abruptly and walked in front of her brother before looking him in the eyes.]

Ronnie Anne: "I can't believe what I'm hearing! Are you just gonna sit there and wallow like a total mook, or are you gonna do something useful for once?!"

Bobby: "I WAS doing something useful...by making sure Lori and my child were well cared for!"

Ronnie Anne: "Well, I don't think you're being much help to them by just giving up...are you?!"

Bobby: "But, what can I do, Nie-Nie? There's no way she'll be able to talk to me again...not after that whole Halloween fiasco. Her parents probably hate me as well."

Ronnie Anne: "That doesn't mean you can't at least try again! Or would you and Chaz rather sulk on the couch until you're nothing but a couple of slobs? I mean, the Bobby I once knew would do anything to make Lori happy! For God's sake, think about your little bumblebee!"

[Bobby thought for a moment and stood up.]

Bobby: "You know something, Ronnie Anne? You're right! I can't just sit here and do nothing! I have to at least try to earn her trust back!"

Ronnie Anne: "That's what I wanted to hear! By the way, can you take this to Lincoln while you're at it?"

[Ronnie Anne handed her brother a rock with a piece of paper taped to it, and Bobby simply nodded before heading back inside to get ready. He wanted to leave early so he could give Lincoln the message.]

Chaz: "What's going on?"

Bobby: "I want to make one more effort to get Lori to forgive me. But first, I have to take my little sister to school."

Chaz: "Well...good luck with that, man. I gotta get ready for school myself."

Meanwhile, at the Loud House...

[Lincoln was in the kitchen having breakfast with his family, but he wasn't feeling very hungry as he was still thinking about Ronnie Anne. Lynn Sr. noticed his son playing with his piece of bacon and spoke to him.]

Lynn Sr.: "Is there something on your mind, Kiddo?"

[Lincoln looked over to his father, but said nothing and kept fiddling with his bacon.]

Lynn Sr.: "If something's wrong, we could take you to see Clyde's therapist. I mean, she was really helpful when I was dealing with the whole...pregnancy situation a few months ago."

Lori: "There's no need to mention that. Lincoln probably woke up on the wrong side of the bed or something."

[In a fit of anger, Lincoln knocked his breakfast off the table and stormed up to his room, leaving nearly the entire family speechless.]

Lynn: "What a waste of perfectly good bacon."

[Rita looked towards the stairs with concern.]

[Lincoln was sitting on his bed, still upset over the fact that he wouldn't be allowed to see Bobby or Ronnie Anne again. Just then, he heard a knock on his door. It slowly cracked open to reveal Rita, looking worried about her son.]

Rita: "Honey?"

[Lincoln looked up to eye his mother.]

Lincoln: "Yes? What is it?"

Rita: "Can I come in? I'm just really worried about you and Lori."

[Lincoln nodded, allowing Rita to walk in and sit right next to her son on the bed.]

Lincoln: "Why does Lori insist on making my life a living hell?"

Rita: "No swearing, Lincoln."

Lincoln: "Sorry, Mom."

Rita: "Look, Sweetie...I know things haven't been going well for you since Halloween, but, hopefully Lori will get over this whole fiasco and let you see Ronnie Anne again."

[Lincoln looked at his mother while she stroked his hair.]

Lincoln: "Why can't you talk some sense into her? You're her mother as well."

Rita: "I wish I could, Honey, but my hands are tied...especially since she's pregnant. Just try and forget about all of this for now and focus on your studies."

[Lincoln sighed.]

Lincoln: "I'm sorry, Mom...I-I need to get some some air."

Rita: "Take your time, sweetie... Just don't take too long, or you'll be late for school."

[After receiving a kiss on the head from his mother, Lincoln got off his bed and went outside.]

Lincoln: "I won't forget."

[Lincoln was sitting on the porch when he saw Bobby riding on his bike and stopped right in front of the house. Lincoln couldn't tell weather to be surprised or angry to be seeing him again.]

Lincoln: "Bobby? What are you doing here?"

Bobby: "Just trying to see if I can earn Lori's trust again, so don't tell her I'm here until nightfall. Also, Ronnie Anne wanted me to give you this."

[Bobby handed Lincoln the rock with the note taped on it. The boy took the note and read the familiar handwriting on it.]

Lincoln: "Dear, Lame-O... Sorry I can't talk with you at your house. Bring your Ace Savvy suit and meet me at Clyde's house after school... Signed Ronnie Anne... P.S., Eat this note when you're done reading it."

[Lincoln was quite embarrassed by the P.S. and thought.]

Lincoln: (in thought) Do I have to?

[Lincoln crumpled the note into a ball and stuffed it in his mouth before heading back into the house to get ready for school. Bobby got back on his bike and rode off to Royal Woods High.]

Bobby: "I hope you know what you're doing, Nie-nie."

Later, at Royal Woods Elementary...

[It was during recess, and Lincoln sat in the cafeteria with his younger sisters. He saw Ronnie Anne sitting in a table near the corner only for Lola to stand directly in front of him.]

Lola: "Don't make eye contact with that girl...if you know what's good for you."

Lincoln: "Is all of this really necessary?"

Lana: "Sorry, Bro, but it's for your own good."

[Lincoln was getting frustrated and turned his head to Lana.]

Lincoln: "I don't need you guys to keep babysitting me everyday at school. How is this for my own good, anyhow?"

Lucy: "Lori will cut our allowances if we told you...not to mention yours as well."

Lola: "We just can't risk facing Lori's wrath, Lincoln... You know how scary she gets when she's like that."

[Lincoln sighed. He just had to put up with this until school was out.]

[Later, out on the school grounds, Lincoln was sitting on a swing at the playground when a certain family genius walked up in front of of him.]

Lisa: "Greetings, Lincoln..."

[Lincoln looked down and saw his second youngest sister looking up at him.]

Lincoln: "Hey, Lis! What are you doing here?!"

Lisa: "Do you mind if I sit on your lap?"

Lincoln: "Sure, thing..."

[Lincoln picked up the family genius and sat him on his lap.]

Lisa: "I've seen the way you were looking at Ronnie Anne in the cafeteria earlier, and I think I might know why."

[Lincoln stared at his second youngest sister in fear.]

Lincoln: "What do you mean?"

Lisa: "I know that you're going to rendezvous with Ronnie Anne at Clyde's house, even though our eldest sister specifically said not to come within a few feet from her. You've been trying to keep it a secret from us until after school...correct?"

Lincoln: "What gave you that idea?"

Lisa: "I used some X-Ray goggles to look inside you and saw the pieces of paper with words in your digestive system. Though I don't think it's going to be sitting too good on the way out."

[Lincoln was sweating furiously. Was Lisa going to rat out her brother to their younger sisters? Has she done so already? If so, he's probably not gonna live to see tomorrow... But Lisa just patted her older brother's leg.]

Lisa: "It's quite alright, Lincoln. For I too find this situation to be complete and utter hogwash...I just didn't want the others to know about it and call me insane. You see, I find it highly unlikely that Roberto would be capable of deceiving our eldest sister in any way considering the fact that one, Bobby has been fiercely loyal to her, and two, she's carrying our very first nephew slash niece and Bobby just so happens to be the father. Plus, Lori's method of coping with her current breakup is just plain unorthodox... Even worse than when she didn't want to take us to school over something as petty as a tuxedo."

Lincoln: "You're not gonna tell on the others about this, are you?"

Lisa: "Not to worry, dear brother. I will transfer this thought into my notes and make sure that no one else sees it."

Lincoln: "I hope I can count on you, Lis."

Lisa: "If this is about that time I told our siblings that you were being bullied by Ronnie Anne, I can assure you, that will never happen again."

[Before Lincoln could reply, the school bell rang, prompting everyone to get back to class. Lincoln smiled at Lisa as both siblings headed back into the school.]

Later, around 4:00...

[Shortly after school was out, Lincoln arrived at the McBride house dressed in his Ace Savvy costume and rang the doorbell. Harold answered it after a few seconds and looked down at Lincoln.]

Harold: "Good evening, Lincoln... What brings you here?"

Lincoln: "Hey, Mr. McBride... Is Ronnie Anne here? I have to speak with her."

Harold: "She's with Clyde in his room. Howie's in there to make sure she doesn't lose control like she did at school a few months ago... We just can't risk having a repeat of that day."

[Lincoln obviously knew what Harold meant.]

Harold: "Anyway...I think I'd better take you to them."

[With that, Lincoln followed Harold to Clyde's room and found Howard sitting on the bed nervously watching Clyde and Ronnie Anne, much to the hispanic girl's annoyance. Both kids were dressed as One-Eyed Jack and Lady Ace.]

Lincoln: "Hey, Clyde... Hey, Ronnie Anne."

[Just then, both kids saw Lincoln walk into the room.]

Clyde: "Hey, Lincoln."

Ronnie Anne: "So, you finally made it...huh?"

[Lincoln turned around and faced the two McBrides.]

Lincoln: "Mr. and Mr. McBride? Could you leave us alone, please? We just need to have a private conversation."

Howard: "What? But we-"

Clyde: "It's okay, Dad... Lincoln's gonna watch over us."

Howard: "Are you sure about this, Clyde?"

Clyde: "We'll be fine, Dad... Don't worry about me."

Howard: "But, we have to worry... What if-"

[Harold put his hands on his husband's shoulders and turned him around to look him in the eyes.]

Harold: "Please don't worry, Howie. Lincoln can watch over them in case things get out of control."

[Howard started sobbing as he and Harold walked out of the room.]

Howard: "But, I don't want my baby getting hurt again! I don't want-"

Harold: "Now, Lincoln...please keep your friend under control and call us if something goes wrong."

[As soon as Harold shut the door, Ronnie Anne turned her attention towards the two boys.]

Ronnie Anne: "Jesus... I already had to put up with enough drama from Bobby...and now I have to hear it from the McBrides?"

Clyde: "They can't help it, Ronnie Anne. They're just worried about me. That whole incident at school was really traumatizing for them."

[Ronnie Anne sighed. She didn't want to be reminded about the time she went hostile on Clyde.]

Ronnie Anne: "Alright, let's just get to the point. How are things at your house, Lame-O?"

[Lincoln sighed.]

Lincoln: "A real pain in the ass... Lori doesn't want me seeing you or Bobby...and she even has my younger sisters watching me at school like some kind of private security detail or something."

[Ronnie Anne sighed.]

Ronnie Anne: "While I do kinda blame Bobby for letting his guard down, he did tell me that he was drugged. He went to the doctor's to get himself tested and he showed me that it was positive. So, tell me...is there anyone else that Lori knows? I have the feeling that he was set up."

[Lincoln thought for a moment.]

Lincoln: "Well, there's Dana... Clyde and I once thought she and Bobby were dating...until he explained everything to us. There's also Lori's rival, Carol Pingrey... I brought her to my house for a family photo once... From what I've heard, she's been helping Lori cope with this whole break up ordeal."

Ronnie Anne: "You mean the girl who invited Bobby, Lori and Leni to the Halloween party? I think she might be a prime suspect. But I think we should pay a little visit to Dana first since she was also victim of this whole thing."

[Lincoln kept thinking.]

Lincoln: "Then I think it's time to put 'Operation: Find evidence to prove Bobby's innocence and hopefully get him and Lori back together and also think of a shorter name for this operation' into action...and Ace Savvy and One-Eyed Jack are on the case."

Clyde: "I'm with you all the way!"

Ronnie Anne: "Don't forget me, you guys! I've had this outfit even after Chaz let us stay with him."

[Lincoln and Clyde looked at each other, not knowing what to think.]

Lincoln: "Are you sure you want to do this?"

Ronnie Anne: "Look, Lame-O. I just want to help you just as you and Clyde did for me. Bobby and I aren't really the most wealthy family in this neighborhood and we have to stay at a friend's house until Bobby can afford our own."

Lincoln: "Then let's do this...Ace Savvy style!"

[With that, the Ace Trio all held hands.]

That night, at the Loud House...

[Bobby approached the Loud house holding a sleeping bag. As soon as he was in the front yard, he placed the bag on the grass next to the tree and decided to lay there. Lori took a look out her window and saw the latino on the lawn, much to her dismay.]

Lori: (in thought) What the hell is that idiot doing now?

Bobby: "Hey, babe! I got to tell you-"

[Before he could finish, Lori simply responded by closing the curtains. Bobby just gave off a determined look.]

Bobby: "Ignore me all you want, but I'm not moving off of this lawn until you give me a chance to explain everything! I can promise you that!"

[Lori walked over to her bed and sat down in frustration.]

Leni: "Who was that, Lori? I heard yelling."

Lori: "Oh...that's just my ex pretending that he's Romeo having a camp out."

Leni: "Oooh! Is he roasting marshmallows!"

[Lori just slapped her own face in frustration.]

Lori: "Be serious, Leni! He's not getting anything out of me no matter how long he stays out there!"

[Lori then laid on her bed while Leni shrugged and went to sleep.]

Three days later, at Royal Woods High School cafeteria...

[It was during recess and Bobby sat by himself at a table near the corner and saw Lori talking with Carol at another table a few feet away from him. Lori spotted Bobby, who quickly turned his head away before Carol looked at Lori and guided her head back to face her.]

Carol: "Please try to keep your mind off of him. You can't let him cloud your judgement."

[Lori just said nothing and let out a sigh. Then she and Carol got out of their seats and headed into the hallway while Bobby watched them leave.]

[At another table, Luna sat with Leni, Luan and Lynn. She noticed Bobby staring at the doors and turned to speak to her sisters.]

Luna: "It's probably none of my business, but... Don't you think Lori's being way too harsh on him?"

Lynn: "But you never even liked Bobby in the first place. Why are you being all sympathetic with him all of a sudden?"

Luan: "Yeah! From what we saw, you held an even bigger grudge than a politician."

[Luna kept her mouth shut as she and her sisters headed for class.]

[It was finally the end of school for the day, and everyone was either heading home, or going to hang out somewhere else. As Bobby walked to the bus stop, a certain gum chewing detective watched the young latino from the parking lot while his partner sat in the car eating some fries. Of course, Bobby didn't see them and kept on walking. Koch looked at his partner in utter confusion.]

Koch: "Jesus, Cas! If I didn't know any better, I'd say you're completely obsessed with that kid."

Castleton: "I'm not obsessed... I'm just...trying to watch out for his father, that's all. I have a feeling he's bound to show up real soon."

Koch: "Alright, man! Just wanted to make sure you weren't being weird. I mean, wiretapping an entire school? That's probably gonna raise a lot of questions if you go through with that plan...not to mention a complete waste of money."

Castleton: "This is not the time to be making fun of my intelligence! Those children are in serious danger and we need to make sure these places are well protected. Besides, need I remind you who shot up a convenience store in broad daylight?"

Koch: "Oh! So you want to bring that up, do ya?! Well, let me tell you something, Mr. Cas-!"

[Before he could continue, Koch's cell phone started vibrating in his coat. He then told his partner he needed to take a leak before getting out of the car and running behind a tree a few feet away. He then put the phone up to his ear and whispered into it.]

Koch: "Yeah? Alright, I'll come by to meet you tonight. Next time, try calling me when my dumbass partner isn't right next to me..."

Meanwhile, at Dana's house...

[Lincoln and his friends had finished school and decided to go to Dana's. When they had arrived, Lincoln rang the doorbell. After nearly eight seconds, the door opened to reveal Fiona from Leni's workplace. Needless to say, she was not at all happy to see the boys.]

Fiona: "Oh, great! What do you kids want this time?"

Clyde: "We apologize for being here at such an inconvenient time, Fiona. But we're here to see Dana...if you don't mind."

Fiona: "Well, I do mind... My sister's not feeling well right now, so if you'll excuse me..."

[Fiona was about to shut the door when Ronnie Anne got in the way.]

Ronnie Anne: "Listen, you! I couldn't give a rat's ass if you dislike my two friends! We need to see Dana about what happened at the Halloween party, whether you like it or not! Got it?!"

Fiona: "Alright! No need to break down my front door! Come right in! I told her not to go to that party, but noooo, she insisted on doing so anyway."

[With that, Fiona allowed the three kids to enter the house. She then led them to Dana's room. The teen was lying on her bed with her eyes closed.]

Lincoln: "Dana?"

[Dana snapped out of her thoughts and sat up on the edge of the bed.]

Dana: "Oh, hey! Aren't you Lori's brother?"

Lincoln: "No, Ma'am! I'm Ace Savvy, and these are my sidekicks, One-Eyed Jack and Lady Ace!"

[Fiona slapped her own face and groaned.]

Fiona: "Would you stop with the monologuing! Just say what you have to say to Dana so you can all leave!"

Dana: "Please go easy on them, Fifi. They just want to help."

[Lincoln snorted when he heard what Dana called her sister.]

Lincoln: "Fifi?"

[Fiona groaned and walked away feeling quite humiliated, leaving the trio with Dana. Lincoln cleared his throat as he began to speak to her.]

Lincoln: "So, Dana...do you know why we're here?"

[Dana looked left and right in before looking back at the trio.]

Dana: "Does this have to do with what happened at the Halloween party two weeks ago? I'm not in trouble aren't I?"

Lincoln: "No...not at all! We just need to hear your side of the story. Now, do you have any recollection of what happened on that night?"

[Dana thought for a moment, trying to remember everything that she could.]

Dana: "Well...I can't say that I remember much... What I do remember was that Leni sent me off to get some punch for her and Becky... Then Carol came by with two cups of punch and gave me one of them. After I started drinking it, everything started getting weird. And the next thing I remember was being in the hall closet with Bobby...and in nothing but my underwear."

[Dana blushed, feeling quite humiliated that she was telling a group of twelve-year olds of her experience.]

Ronnie Anne: "From what my brother told me, that punch he drank was drugged. Have you ever stopped to think that you might've been affected by it as well?"

[Dana looked down at the floor.]

Dana: "I...I figured I must've been. By the time I came back to my senses, I saw Lori standing right before us before she ran out of the house in tears. I tried to explain to her, but she just wouldn't listen."

[Dana buried her face in her hands and started crying before laying back on the bed.]

Dana: "I...I never meant to separate them! I just wanted to have some fun on Halloween! But now, I got wasted and ruined Lori and Bobby's relationship. Worse of all, the whole video was put on SeeTube for everyone to see thanks to Carol. So now everyone at school, especially Whitney, thinks that I'm a...a..."

[Lincoln walked up next to Dana and rubbed her leg.]

Lincoln: "Don't you worry, Dana. We'll find out who did this horrible deed and clear your name...and when we do...the Ace Savvy Trio will deal out some justice."

[Dana sat back up and rubbed Lincoln's hair.]

Dana: "Thank you, Lincoln... You're such a good boy."

[With that, Dana gave Lincoln a kiss on his head, and the white-haired boy blushed, much to his hispanic friend's jealousy.]

Ronnie Anne: "Are you just gonna stand there dilly-dallying all day, or do you want to find out who drugged Bobby?"

[Lincoln snapped out of his daze before he and his friends headed for the front door. But not before running into Fiona again.]

Fiona: "Listen to me, you little twerp! If you mention 'Fifi' to anyone else, I will ruin you...somehow!"

[Lincoln gulped before following Clyde and Ronnie Anne out the door.]

Ronnie Anne: "Don't you worry about her, Lincoln. She's just trying to scare you into keeping your mouth shut...and I think that was a rather poor attempt."

Lincoln: "Well, now we know that Dana is in the same boat as Bobby... But, how are we supposed to figure out who drugged them?"

[Ronnie Anne thought for a moment.]

Ronnie Anne: "I think we need to pay a little visit to Carol Pingrey. She must know more about what happened than anyone else."

Lincoln: "You've read my mind, Lady Ace... To the Pingrey house!"

[The Ace trio ran down the sidewalk to their next destination.]

Meanwhile, at Royal Woods Mall...

[Lori and Carol were at the food court sharing a frozen yogurt. Carol noticed that Lori was still looking depressed and decided to talk to her about it.]

Carol: "What's the matter, Lori?"

[Lori looked around before opening her mouth to speak.]

Lori: "You're not gonna tell anyone about this, are you?"

Carol: "Don't worry, Lori. Your secret's safe with me."

[Lori took a deep breath.]

Lori: "It's Bobby... He just keeps coming to my house every night and sleeping on my front lawn. I told him we're through, but he's just so insistent on talking to me again that he just won't leave. How can I forget about him if he keeps spending nights outside my house?"

Carol: "Have you tried calling the police?"

Lori: "What?! No! I don't want to get the law involved in this, Carol. I'm not that vindictive or anything."

Carol: "Okay, Lori. I'm only trying to help you through this..."

[Lori gave her friend a small smile.]

Lori: "I know you are... But...I don't know! I just want to see where this goes."

Carol: "Well, if you're sure about about that...then I guess I won't stop you. But if he starts mistreating you again, don't hesitate to tell me about it."

Lori: "Thank you, Carol. You are literally a good friend."

[Lori gave her a hug causing the other blonde to shed a tear before hugging her back. After leaving the mall, the two blondes went their separate ways to their own homes. Carol took one last look at Lori before continuing back to her house with a look of regret.]

Later, at the Pingrey house...

[When Carol arrived back at her house, she was surprised to find Lincoln, Clyde, and Ronnie Anne standing by the front door in Ace Savvy costumes.]

Lincoln: "Hey, Carol."

Carol: "Oh, hey you guys... What are you doing here?"

Lincoln: "Do you mind if you let us in? We have some questions we would like to ask you."

[Carol looked left and right before speaking to the white haired boy.]

Carol: "Sure, Lincoln. I wouldn't mind that at all... Why?"

Ronnie Anne: "We like to discuss this inside, if you wouldn't mind."

Carol: "Okay then... Just follow me."

[The trio followed Carol into her house and up the stairs until they reached her room. Carol sat on the side of the bed while the trio stood in front of her.]

Carol: "So...what brings you guys to my house?"

Lincoln: "You probably know this already, but Lori and Bobby broke up on Halloween after they came to your party... We're doing an investigation into this whole ordeal and we were hoping if you've had some important info."

Carol: "I know... The whole thing was posted on SeeTube... Why are you so concerned about it?"

Ronnie Anne: "My brother told me that the punch you were serving at the party was drugged, and it caused him to lose his mind and make out with Dana."

[Carol started to show some fear when she heard what the hispanic girl had said.]

Carol: "I kinda figured it was drugged...but what makes you think I know anything about it?"

Ronnie Anne: "Would you mind if we see your phone?"

Carol: "NO! I-I-I mean, why would you kids want to look at something like that? It probably isn't suitable for children your age."

Clyde: "If that's the case, maybe we shouldn't risk it. You know I'm not allowed to watch R-rated movies."

[Ronnie Anne marched towards the blonde teen and pointed her finger at her.]

Ronnie Anne: "Now, you listen here! My brother and I are homeless because of all this! Are you gonna give us your phone, or do we have to take it from you by force?!"

Carol: "I SAID NO!"

[Carol quickly hopped to her feet and ran out of her room.]

Ronnie Anne: "Get her, guys!"

[Ronnie Anne took the lead while the two boys followed her as they all chased after Carol. Ronnie Anne tackled Carol and both kids rolled down the stairs before hitting the bottom. Ronnie Anne wrestled with Carol whilst Lincoln picked the cell phone off the floor and started going through it. He watched the video which had the entire incident from Carol's point of view.]

Lincoln: "There's no way that Bobby could've done this on purpose."

Carol: "Okay! You've seen the video! Now can you please just give me my phone back?"

Ronnie Anne: "Not until we know the whole story! Keep searching, Lame-O!"

Lincoln: "Where else can I search?"

Ronnie Anne: "I don't know?! The pictures app?! Just start searching!"

[Lincoln was really perplexed when he heard his friend's order. He went to the pictures app to see...some rather kinky photos of Carol that made the white-haired boy blush madly. Most of them had Carol in her underwear, and one had Carol topless while covering her nipples with her arm. Ronnie Anne took notice of this and swiped the phone from her friend before slapping his head.]

Ronnie Anne: "Get with the program, Lame-O! Those pictures could be useful."

Carol: "Hey! Please stop looking at those pictures! They're private!"

[Just then, they heard a male voice coming from the kitchen.]

"What are you kids doing to my daughter?!"

[The trio turned to see a middle aged blonde man staring them down. Clearly, this person was Carol's father. Ronnie Anne walked up to the man and spoke to him bluntly.]

Ronnie Anne: "Sorry, Mr. Pingrey...but I'm afraid that your daughter has been hiding some...very questionable info. Would you care to see it?"

Carol: "Don't do it, Daddy! Please! Don't!"

[Ronnie Anne showed the pictures to Mr. Pingrey, who couldn't believe who was on them. Carol was starting to crack under the pressure, while Ronnie Anne turned around and walked over to her.]

Mr. Pingrey: "Carol Pingrey! What is the meaning of this?! Why does your phone have pictures of you exposing yourself?!"

Ronnie Anne: "Yeah! What's with these photos, huh? Some kind of popularity stunt? ANSWER THE QUESTION, YOU BITCH!"

Carol: "OKAY! I did it! I'm the reason Bobby and Lori broke up!"

[What followed after that was silence that lasted for about seven seconds. Carol took a deep breath and started to explain the whole thing.]

Carol: "Back at the Halloween party, I drugged Bobby's punch with roofies so that he would end up doing something to make him and Lori split up! Then I drugged Dana's punch so she would do the same thing with Bobby as well."

[Carol's father was completely frozen, having heard that his own daughter had drugged two teens.]

Ronnie Anne: "Roofies? Ro- ROOFIES?! What in the actual FUCK?! What the hell kind of person would do such a thing!"

Carol: "I didn't want to! Whitney was the one calling the shots! She wanted me to ruin Bobby and Dana's lives for talking down to her."

Ronnie Anne: "Did this have anything to do with those pictures?"

Carol: "YES! I thought I'd take those pictures and post them on social media to gain some more followers, but I decided to back out at the last minute because I thought that was going too far. Then Whitney came to me and told me that she was going to expose those pictures online if I didn't do what she said."

Lincoln: "Are you insane, woman?! Lori could've drank that punch, and it could've harmed the baby! Maybe even killed it!"

Clyde: "You should be ashamed of yourself, young lady! Drugging a poor soul who just wanted to raise a family! For shame!"

Ronnie Anne: "And for what? A bunch of candid pictures? How do you sleep at night after this?"

[Carol started tearing up when Lincoln mentioned Lori and the baby.]

Carol: "You think I don't KNOW that?! I took Lori outside so that she wouldn't even have to drink that stupid punch! I didn't want to put Lori's baby at risk! I'M NOT A SICK PERSON, YOU KNOW!"

[Carol curled into a ball before she covered her eyes started sobbing.]

Carol: "Oh God! I'm gonna be ruined! Lori's gonna hate me for this!"

[Ronnie Anne walked over to Carol and leaned in front of her.]

Ronnie Anne: "You think that you're the only one hurting? Your actions might as well have shattered a bond between two people in love... People who were trying to raise a child they didn't plan on having! So what's more important to you? Your precious reputation? Or your friend's happiness?"

Mr. Pingrey: "Alright, kids. You've done enough... Just, please...let me speak to my daughter alone."

[With that, the three kids walked out of the house, leaving Carol to wallow in her sadness and sorrow as her father looked down at her in utter disappointment. All the while, a young boy who looked similar to Lincoln watched the whole thing from the top of the stairs.]

Lincoln: "There's no way she's gonna confess..."

Ronnie Anne: "Well, excuse me! I just wanted to hear the whole truth... I got it out of her, didn't I?"

Lincoln: "Yeah, but how is Lori gonna believe us if we just tell her?"

Clyde: "I don't think you need to worry about that... I came equipped with a tape recorder."

[Clyde pulled the small object out of his outfit before pressing the record button to turn it off. He then ejected the tape out of the device and handed it to Lincoln, who gave him a smile.]

Lincoln: "That is some smart thinking, Clyde. Now maybe we can set things straight between Lori and Bobby."

Ronnie Anne: "I think I'd better join Bobby outside your house tonight."

Lincoln: "Are you sure about that?"

Ronnie Anne: "Somebody has to be by his side in case things get out of hand."

Lincoln: "Alright, Ronnie Anne."

That night, at the Loud House...

[When Lincoln and Ronnie Anne returned, Lincoln headed for the front door while Ronnie Anne walked up to her brother and laid right next to him in the sleeping bag. As soon as Lincoln went inside, he went upstairs to hear voices coming from Lori and Leni's room. He walked up next to the door to hear everything.]

[Lori looked out the window and groaned when she saw Bobby still hanging around in the front yard with Ronnie Anne. Her sisters were accompanying her to make sure things didn't get out of hand.]

Lori: "See what I mean, girls? Why can't that guy just give it a rest already? He is literally making a mess of our lawn."

Luan: "The way I see it, he's already giving it a rest...right on the ground!"

[Luan laughed while everyone else groaned.]

Lola: "You want me to call the police, Lori?"

Lori: "No, Lola...we're not calling anyone. He'll...eventually get tired of this and leave."

[Lola looked at her older sister with confusion.]

Lola: "That's what you said yesterday...and the day before that...and the day before that..."

[Lola then eyed her oldest sister with suspicion.]

Lola: "You not still in love with him, are you?"

[Lori looked back at her sister with a look of anger.]

Lori: "What the hell gave you that assumption?!"

Lola: "Nothing, Lori... I'm just saying...why do you insist on letting Bobby stay in our yard instead of chasing him out? Do you really feel happy with this decision?"

[Lori grabbed Lola and lifted her off the floor while staring daggers into her soul.]

Lori: "Listen to me, you little brat! I don't love him anymore! There is literally no way that he and I can go back to the way it was before! Not after what he did to me last Halloween! So why don't you do me a favor and LEAVE ME THE FUCK ALONE!"

[Lori dropped Lola, who ran out of the room in complete fear. Lori then pointed her finger at the rest of her sisters.]

Lori: "That goes for the rest of you! I want all of you out of my room before you really piss me off! GOT IT?!"

[With no alternative, all the sisters ran out of the room in fear like Lola...except for Leni, who just looked back at her older sister."

Lori: "Didn't you hear what I said, Leni?! I said leave!"

Leni: "But I sleep here too!"

Lori: "OUT NOW!"

[Leni ran out of the room while Lori laid back on her bed in tears. Lincoln thought it wasn't the right time to show Lori the truth and went into his room to think things over.]

[Back downstairs, the sisters were talking about what just happened.]

Leni: "I think I feel a little guilty for breaking things off with Chaz. Plus, Lori hasn't been herself since Halloween."

Lynn: "Neither has Lincoln... He's been out of the house more often..."

Lola: "Well, I don't think Bobby's making things easier by showing up here and upsetting Lori even more. Somebody's gotta make him leave."

Luna: "Hold on, gals...I'll see what I can do about him."

[With that, Luna went out the front door and onto the front lawn before walking over to the sleeping latinos. She slowly approached Bobby and woke him up with a small tap from her foot. Bobby opened his eyes and looked up at the rocker girl, trying his best not to look up her skirt.]

Bobby: "Oh, hey Luna. I didn't expect to see you come out. How's Lori doing?"

[Luna sighed.]

Luna: "She's still refusing to come out of her shell and speak to you."

[Bobby sighed before asking another question.]

Bobby: "I see... Is she seeing somebody?"

Luna: "Nah, man... She's not in the mood to be dating anybody else right now. If she did, we would've been the first ones to know about it."

Bobby: "Okay, uhhh...how have things been since Nie-nie and I...moved out?"

[Luna rubbed her arm and thought.]

Luna: "You want the honest to God truth? It's a real mess here, man. Lori just refuses to let Lincoln see you and Ronnie Anne since that whole Halloween fiasco...she's even got the little dudettes watching Lincoln's every move at school... Lincoln's been gone from the house more for almost a week...even after school. So, yeah...he's feeling just as miserable as Lori."

Bobby: "That bad, huh? But why do you even care? Shouldn't you be accusing me of cheating or something?"

Luna: "Look, dude... I find this whole sitch just as bogus as you do, and I don't want to see you suffer through it any longer. I think Lori misses you, but she's just too damn stubborn to admit it."

Bobby: "But she won't even talk to me... So, what am I supposed to do?"

[Luna extended her hand down to Bobby.]

Luna: "C'mon, brah. Why don't you and I go for a walk?"

Bobby: "Wait right here, Nie-nie. Luna and I need some time alone."

Ronnie Anne: "You're not going on a date with her, are you?"

Luna: "Nah, dudette. Besides, I'm not really into boys."

Ronnie Anne: "Are you sure? Lincoln told me that you once had the hots for his tutor."

Luna: "Hey! That was different...Nie-nie."

[Bobby took Luna's hand and followed the rocker girl down the sidewalk. Lincoln had been watching through the living room window and waited until the two teens were out of sight before going outside to join Ronnie Anne in the sleeping bag. Lori saw this through her window, but only let out a sigh before heading back to bed.]

[Meanwhile, Bobby and Luna were talking as they walked.]

Luna: "You know, Bobsled...a little music can help with your little dilemma. My best friend and I are setting up a gig at the mall tomorrow, and I suggested to the 'rents about bringing Lori there to help take her mind off of this whole thing. But what she won't expect is to see you there as well."

Bobby: "So you're saying, I should take her to your concert?"

Luna: "No, man! You got to sing to her! Sing with your feelings! Show her that you care! If that doesn't work, then...I think you're alone now."

Bobby: "And if it does?"

Luna: "Then you're on your way from misery to happiness today."

Bobby: "Okay, but why are you helping me out? I thought you hated me?"

[Luna sighed.]

Luna: "Look, maybe I had some bad blood with you in the past, but I guess I was mostly angry at Lori. I mean, for years she's protected us and taught us how to be responsible for our actions, and yet she gets careless and ends up getting knocked up. I wanted to talk things out with her...but instead, I had to take my anger and frustrations out on you."

Bobby: "Well, it's not to say that I didn't have any involvement in the whole thing. I mean, I'm just as responsible as she is."

[Luna placed her hand on Bobby's shoulder and gave him a smile.]

Luna: "I know, but you want to be by her side when the baby comes, and that's what a real man would do. A lot of dudes these days either can't handle it, or won't even bother to. They're even scumbags who treat their own kids like slaves."

Bobby: "Okay! Let's not bring back any painful memories."

Luna: "Sorry, dude... My point is, I had to spend three months with you and Ronnie Anne to realize that you're pure father material. In fact, I recall hearing you singing to Lilster to get her back to sleep. In short...I think you've got the right stuff."

[Luna nudged Bobby's arm and he rubbed it.]

Bobby: "Thanks, Luna. That's really motivational."

Luna: "Don't mention it, Bobby-O."

[Luna then gave Bobby a pat on the back before walking back to her house and waving goodbye to him.]

Luna: "Take care, brah! We'll come pick you up in the morning!"

[Bobby waved back at Luna before heading in the opposite direction towards Chaz's house.]

Bobby: "Goodbye! I'll be up and ready when you arrive!"

[Bobby continued walking back to Chaz's. He just had to hope that Luna's plan will work.]

[When he arrived, he couldn't help but feel a sense of dread in his stomach before opening the front door. As soon as he walked inside, he gasped in horror when he saw Chaz lying unconscious on the floor...and laying on the couch was Alex, smoking a cigar and tapping his fingers on the table. The big man saw his son and gave him a cold smirk.]

Alex: "Hola, Junior...how was your day?"

[Bobby just stood where he was, frozen in complete fear as he stared at Alex.]

Alex: "What? Can't an old man pay a little visit to his own flesh and blood? Be a good boy and shut the door, por favor?"

[Bobby did so before turning back to look at this person he refused to see as his father in anger while finding his voice again.]

Bobby: "How dare you call me your flesh and blood! What the hell did you do to my friend?! And where's his mother?!"

[Alex blew some smoke before giving Bobby his answer.]

Alex: "Relax, Junior! He'll walk it off in a matter of hours... As for his mama, I have mi amigo taking great care of her."

[Bobby marched over to the big man and pointed at him with rising venom.]

Bobby: "You better give me one damn good reason why I shouldn't just call the police on you!"

[Alex stood up and put his hands in front of him in a calming manner.]

Alex: "Woah, woah, woah! Calm down, mijo... I'm not here for any hostilities...me escuchas?"

Bobby: "Then, what the hell are you doing all the way back in Royal Woods?! Huh?! TELL ME!"

[Alex shushed his son and covered his mouth.]

Alex: "First of all, keep your fucking voice down before you get the neighbors all riled up... Do you want that?"

[Bobby said nothing and glared at his father, who sighed and removed his hand from his son's mouth.]

Alex: "Now look...I admit it...I'm the reason that your madre's gone. But what I did to her...it was completely by accident. I didn't know what was going through me, and I took things too far. I don't expect you to forgive me for what I've done, but just hear me out when I say, I can take you and your sister to a new home."

Bobby: "You have a new home? When was that?"

Alex: "I have a little place up north in Ontario and it's deep in the woods. Of course, there are a few things you and Ronalda will have to get used to, like having to share a room and taking a shit outside."

Bobby: "And why would I want to go back with you? After all those years of abuse to me and Nie-Nie?"

Alex: "Look, I-"

[Alex covered his own mouth before speaking again in a softer tone.]

Alex: "Look... The beatings I gave you and Ronalda, I only did all of that to make you stronger. I just wanted to protect you two from this harsh and unforgiving world. Can you at least give your old man the benefit of the doubt?"

[Bobby kept his arms crossed and turned his head away from his former father before letting out a sigh.]

Bobby: "I'm gonna have to think about that."

Alex: "Well, you better think fast. Because, I don't think that selfish fat puta is ever gonna take you back...not after that stunt you pulled last Halloween."

[Bobby poked up and looked at Alex again.]

Bobby: "How did you-?"

Alex: "I saw that video of you at that party two weeks ago and it seems like you've gotten her pretty fired up because of it! Besides, she probably only wanted you because she wanted kids before throwing you out...she just didn't plan on having one this early. But, don't worry...you'll find yourself another woman to call your own...just be careful not to lose control and knock her up like before. I want to have pure grandchildren and not that piece of throw away trash that you wasted your time taking care of... Oh...and take off that sweater...it looks hideous."

[Alex let out a chuckle before heading for the door.]

Alex: "Adios, mijo..."

[Bobby clenched his fist and gritted his teeth. He wanted to give his so-called father a few hits in the jaw for reminding him of what happened last Halloween...the only problem was that it might cost him his own life, and he just couldn't risk that right now. He just let the big man walk out of the house before quickly shutting the door and locking it. Bobby then leaned against the door and buried his face in his hands.]

Bobby: "Why does this shit keep happening to me?"

[Bobby took a deep breath. All he could do now was hope that tomorrow will change for the better.]

Gamelover41592: I know, right? Let's just hope things get back to normal soon.

364wii: But, Bobby's a really sweet guy. He's just put in a bad position.

SirClearwater: Well that's true, but she had to force someone to do it for her. Besides, Whitney wouldn't have wanted to go to Carol's party anyway.

DarthWill3: It's possible that Whitney planned this breakup, but due to the amount of people at the party, she couldn't have drugged the punch herself...not that she even WANTED to go.

RealMilesifyWorld64: Well...we better hope that Luna's plan works.

Jacksonangelo105: Thanks again.

Mike The Red Engine: Thanks again.

Laura-larson: Why, thank you. That means a lot.

Ellis97: Well, I think there's a big chance that Sam's gonna appear. Also, maybe Bobby will propose in the future, but that's another ball game.

CocoTheFoox: That I will... No need to start the waterworks.

DOCTORKHANblog: There's no need for sadness... The show must go on.