Okay, so last time, Bobby took part in a concert to win back Lori's trust, courtesy of Luna and Sam. Carol felt so guilty about her involvement in Bobby and Lori's break up that she decided it wasn't worth it and told the whole truth...now she's treated as an outcast at school. Finally...let's just say that something big is coming...and it ain't gonna be pretty.

Once again, I would like to give a shout out to DukeyDukeyDoo and Mike The Red Engine for helping me proofread.

Chapter 20: Thanksgiving With Carol And Las Hermanas

The next day at Ketcham Park...

[Bobby and Lori sat under a tree on top of a hill enjoying a nice picnic with Lincoln and Ronnie Anne under the evening sky. Ronnie Anne went back to making faces whenever she saw the two teens acting all lovey-dovey with each other, making Lincoln laugh (which was something that she missed doing). Just then, the Hispanic teen saw a familiar figure sitting on a bench down the hill. He got a closer look to see that it was Carol looking very forlorn. Her head hung down and her hair was covering her eyes due to not wearing her hair band. Lori noticed this and tried to turn her boyfriend's head back towards her.]

Lori: "Come on, Bobby. There's nothing to see here. Let's just get back to business, okay?"

Bobby: "Lori...I'm really worried about Carol."

Lori: "After the bullshit she pulled, why should I feel anything for Carol Pingrey?"

Bobby: "Please, go easy on her, Lori. She's going through so much."

Lori: "She should've thought of that before she literally decided to play me for a sucker."

Bobby: "Babe...you know it was Whitney who was pulling the strings."

Lori: "I know that, Bobby. But that doesn't mean she gets some 'get out of jail free' card, does it?"

Bobby: "C'mon, Lori! Can't we cut the poor girl a break? Carol's going through a tough time."

Lori: "So have we, Bobby! She was the reason we split apart!"

Bobby: "I know! But, she was hanging by a thread. The least we can do is help her out."

Lori: "That literally gave her no right to toy with my emotions like that!"

[Bobby put his hands on Lori's shoulders and she calmed down before letting out a sigh.]

Lori: "I'm sorry, Bobby... I just can't speak to her right now...not after what she did."

[Lincoln and Ronnie Anne decided to take a little stroll around the park in case the two teens ended up having an argument. As they walked down the path, Lincoln felt something poke the back of his shoulder. He turned around only to get shoved backwards to the ground.]

"You'll pay for this, you jerk!"

[Lincoln looked at the person who shoved him. A blonde boy who was around his age with an orange shirt and blue pants like Lincoln, except that he had light blonde hair and a white beanie. Lincoln wasn't sure, but he thought he noticed something familiar about this kid...and not just because he had a similar look to him.]

Lincoln: "Didn't I see you before?"

Bratty Kid: "I should think you have, Pineapple boy! First you get me banned from the grocery store, and now you had the NERVE to ruin my sister's reputation at High School?! Have you no shame?!"

Lincoln: "Oh right... The whole Zombie Bran incident... Wait! Carol Pingrey's your SISTER?!"

Bratty Kid: "Yeah! You got a problem with that?! My sister is MISERABLE because of you!"

Lincoln: "Look, I'm sorry about your family issues, but I had to help out my own sister."

Bratty Kid: "Yeah! Carol told me all about your sister's beef with her! So you decided to make mine look bad to earn her favor?! I oughta teach you a lesson for that!"

Lincoln: "You really don't understand!"

[Ronnie Anne stood right in front of Lincoln while giving the other kid a cold hard stare.]

Ronnie Anne: "Hey! Leave him alone, will you?!"

Bratty Kid: "Why don't you make me, Santiago?!"

[The kid walked up to Ronnie Anne and glared directly into her eyes while the Hispanic girl stood her ground.]

Ronnie Anne: "You wouldn't hit a girl, would you? Go on! Give me your best shot!"

[The two kids kept glaring at each other until the boy backed down and ran over to his sister.]

Bratty Kid: "CAROL! THIS GIRL'S BEING MEAN TO ME!"

[Carol didn't budge as her brother tugged on her skirt.]

Carol: "Not now, Conner. I'm not in the mood. Now, will you please stop making a scene?"

[Finally, he gave up and sat beside Carol on the bench while pouting.]

Ronnie Anne: "What a big baby."

[Ronnie Anne helped her white-haired friend back on his feet.]

Lincoln: "Thanks, Ronnie Anne."

Ronnie Anne: "No problem, Lame-O. For a tattletale, that kid doesn't even have the guts to fight back."

[Both kids walked back to their elder siblings. All the while, a dark haired woman wearing a black dress and sunglasses, and smoking a cigarette, was watching them from nearby.]

Meanwhile, at the Richard house...

[Chaz was setting everything up for this year's upcoming Thanksgiving when he heard a knock on the door. The stout boy walked over to answer it and found a couple of men in suits. One of them was chewing on a piece of peppermint gum.]

Chaz: "Can I help you?"

[The gum-chewing detective pulled his badge out of his coat and showed it to Chaz.]

Castleton: "Detectives Castleton and Kochner, Royal Woods P.D.. Were doing an investigation."

Chaz: "On what? Am I under arrest or something?"

Koch: "You know, you've got a really smart mouth, kid!"

[Castleton nudged his partner while keeping his gaze on Chaz.]

Castleton: "Why don't you wait by the car, Koch? Your behavior is really starting to get on my nerves."

[Koch groaned in frustration before making his way to the car.]

Chaz: "I only asked a simple question."

Castleton: "Sorry about my partner... Anyway, we just got a report from a friend of yours... Becky, was her name...says your house has been invaded two days ago. Do you mind if I come in?"

[Chaz nodded and allowed the gum chewing detective to enter. Chaz then sat on the couch while Castleton sat on a chair across from him before the detective pulled out his notebook.]

Castleton: "Can you please tell me your name?"

[Chaz took a deep breath and exhaled.]

Chaz: "Charlie Richard...but my friends call me Chaz."

Castleton: "Okay, Chaz... Do you know who invaded your home and attacked you?"

Chaz: "Well...I couldn't get a good description of the guy. But I do remember hearing him knock on the front door. I thought it was my friend, Bobby, so I opened the door...only to be met with a punching blow to my face."

Castleton: "Interesting... Is there anything else you would like to add to that?"

Chaz: "My mom claimed that some guy in a mask was in the house holding her at gunpoint. After that, she said that she was knocked out. I'd let you talk to her, but she's still in shock."

Castleton: "That's okay, Chaz... I think I might know who your intruder was. You said your friend's name was Bobby, right? As in Bobby Santiago?"

Chaz: "Uhhh...yes? That's him."

Castleton: "How long have you two known each other?"

Chaz: "Well, we've known each other for over a year. He has a girlfriend named Lori, and they're having a baby together."

Castleton: "Well...has he ever told you about his father?"

[Chaz looked at the detective in confusion.]

Chaz: "Not really...no. He hasn't told me much about his family apart from his sister, Ronnie Anne."

[Castleton sighed and proceeded to tell Chaz some details. After a lengthy talk that lasted for about five minutes, Chaz was feeling quite shocked.]

Castleton: "So you see... I have reason to believe that your friend's father was responsible for the attack...and that he's trying to get his children back."

[Chaz just remained on the couch trying to process what Castleton had told him.]

Chaz: "Woah... That is unbelievable..."

Castleton: "I know this is a lot to take in. But once I find Mr. Santiago, I'll make sure that he doesn't terrorize you, or his children again... Okay?"

[Chaz nodded while Castleton stood up and thanked him. Just as the detective was about to head out the door, Chaz spoke up.]

Chaz: "Detective Castleton?"

[Castleton turned around to hear what else the boy has to say.]

Chaz: "If you see Bobby...could you tell him that I forgive him for keeping his father a secret from me."

Castleton: "Don't worry, Chaz. I'll keep that in mind."

[Finally, Castleton left the house and walked to his car where Koch was sitting in the passenger seat munching on a fried chicken sandwich. Castleton got in the driver's seat and looked at his partner.]

Koch: "So...what did you get this time?"

Castleton: "Alex was definitely here...and I think he had company with him."

[Koch was quite unamused as he kept feasting on his sandwich.]

Koch: "You don't say?"

Castleton: "Yeah... He said that some guy in a mask was holding her at gunpoint before knocking her out. We have to report this to the captain right away."

[With that, Castleton and Koch drove back to the police station.]

Meanwhile at the Pingrey house...

[Carol and Conner had just returned home where their parents were waiting.]

Mrs. Pingrey: "Hey, kids. How was the park?"

Carol: "To be honest, mom...it could've been better."

Mrs. Pingrey: "What happened?"

Carol: "Not much..."

Conner: "I was being harassed by Ronnie Anne Santiago, and Carol didn't do anything to help me!"

[In response, Carol groaned and tugged on her brother's ear.]

Carol: "Why do you insist on making my life harder than it already is?!"

Mr. Pingrey: "That's enough! Both of you, stop it!"

[Mr. Pingrey got right between his kids to make them stop.]

Carol: "I can't take this, guys! I need some time alone!"

[Carol went up the stairs and into her room while her parents watched with concern. Conner was rubbing his ear since Carol pulled it a little too hard.]

Conner: "Ouch... What did I do to upset her?"

Mr. Pingrey: "Conner, we'll talk about this later. Why don't you go play in your room?"

[Still rubbing his sore ear, Conner groaned before heading upstairs to his own room. The parents only looked at each other, not knowing what to do.]

[That night, Carol was laying in her bed with her pillow on her face when she heard her cell phone buzz. She removed the pillow from her tear-stained face and picked up the phone before looking at the text.]

Bobby: Hey. I'm sorry about what you're going through. Would you like to come over to the Loud house this Thanksgiving?

[Carol then sent a text back.]

Carol: I don't know about that... I don't think Lori will be very welcoming to me after everything I did to her.

Carol: By the way, how are you able to text me?

Bobby: I'm using Leni's phone. Don't worry, Carol... You'll be fine...I hope.

Carol: I'll think about it...okay? Just give me two days.

[Carol put down the phone and sighed.]

The two days later at the Loud house...

[It was now Thanksgiving day, and the Loud family and Santiago siblings were making their final preparations for the feast. Of course, Lori just sat on the couch as Bobby didn't want her to strain herself too much. Just then, they all heard the doorbell ring.]

Bobby: "I'll get it!"

[Bobby walked over to the door and opened it to reveal Carol rubbing her left arm with an awkward look on her face.]

Bobby: "Hey, Carol! You're just in time."

[Lori noticed this and marched towards the open door with a look of anger before slamming it right in Carol's face. Then she turned around to look at Bobby.]

Lori: "Bobby... We need to have a talk in the dining room."

Bobby: "Uhhh...okay, babe."

[With that, both teens went into the dining room and sat at the table.]

Lori: "Have you literally lost your mind, Bobby?!"

Bobby: "To be honest, I'm not so sure."

Lori: "Then why the hell are you giving Carol the time of the day?! Especially on Thanksgiving of all days!"

Bobby: "We gotta give her another chance. I mean, she's been going through hell ever since the whole concert incident."

Lori: "Bobby... I already gave her a chance...right before she tried to tear us apart!"

Bobby: "Sweetie...you know she was being blackmailed! Trust me, I know that feeling!"

Lori: "That doesn't matter! Carol Pingrey has literally stabbed me in the back for the last time!"

[Just then, Lynn Sr. came into the room, having heard the arguing from the kitchen.]

Lynn Sr.: "Look, honey. I know this is none of my business, but...I think maybe we should let her join us."

[Lori turned to look at her father.]

Lori: "Dad! Who's side are you on right now?!"

Lynn Sr.: "I just want to examine this problem."

Lori: "What do you mean by that?"

Lynn Sr.: "Well, think about it this way... Not to make you sound ungrateful or anything, but if Carol hadn't called the hospital, you might've lost the baby for sure. Besides, we can't afford to have any more negativity on Thanksgiving, can we?"

[Lori thought for a moment and placed her hands on her baby bump. Just then, Lincoln came in as well.]

Lincoln: "I think Dad's got a point... In fact, from what Carol told me, she did prevent you from drinking that-"

Lori: "Please don't bring that up again... It's too painful"

Lincoln: "Sorry... The point is, Carol never had any malicious intent. So we need to give her at least one more go at this."

Bobby: "Please, babe... I don't think she has anything left."

[Lori looked at her father, then at her brother, and finally at her boyfriend before letting out a sigh.]

Lori: "Fine... But if she starts acting out of line again, I want her out of this house and out of our lives for good...got it?"

Bobby: "You've got a deal, madame president."

[After giving her boyfriend a smirk, Lori walked over to the front door and begrudgingly opened it, allowing Carol to come right in.]

Carol: "Thanks, Lori."

Lori: "Whatever... Just don't make me regret it a second time."

[Carol walked over to face the rest of the family and waved at them. Their reactions were quite mixed. Leni was quite welcoming to Carol, while Luna and Ronnie Anne eyed her. The others didn't have much to say.]

Leni: "Hi, Carol... Good to see you again."

Luna: "Don't be foolin' my big sis again, you hear me, dudette? Under my thumb..."

[Luna stuck her thumb out at Carol.]

Carol: "Look...there's no need to worry. Nothing's gonna get drugged this time...I promise."

Lori: "How do I even know if you're telling the truth?"

Lisa: "I think I be able to figure out if Carol Pingrey's being sincere."

[Lisa then walked over to Carol and grabbed her hand.]

Lisa: "I will simply give her a lie detector test in my room. Now, Carol...if you would be so kind as to follow me?"

Carol: "No, no... I don't think this is necessary."

Lisa: "Not to worry, Carol... This procedure will only take a few minutes."

[Lisa was about to head for the stairs when Lori got in the way.]

Lori: "Maybe Carol's right, Lise. We should just see for ourselves if she has improved."

[Lisa sighed before letting go of the blonde girl.]

Lisa: "If you insist, eldest sibling."

[Carol walked over to Lincoln, who was setting up the decor in the dining room.]

Carol: "Hey, Lincoln... Do you need any help?"

Lincoln: "Hey, Carol... Sure, I could use an extra pair of hands."

Carol: "Look, I'm sorry about my brother. He tends to be a little immature when it comes to these kinds of situations."

Lincoln: "That's alright, Carol. Look, I-"

Carol: "I'm not mad at you for what you and your friend did, Lincoln... I think I've had it coming for a while."

Lincoln: "You have?"

[Carol nodded.]

Carol: "I thought that your sister was trying to compete against me on social media, so I wanted to run her out. I guess I lost and became the most popular girl in high school. I personally think Lori should've been homecoming queen instead of me."

Lincoln: "I see."

[Throughout the evening, things were going pretty smooth. The family and Carol watched Thanksgiving specials on the TV. At one point during a commercial break, Lori felt she needed some time alone, so she went up the stairs and into her and Leni's room. Rita went up and typed the code in the keypad before entering.]

Rita: "How are you doing, honey?"

Lori: "Not too good, mom. I'm just afraid that Carol's going to win us over, and then WHAM! Everything's literally screwed all over again!"

[Rita walked over to Lori's bed and sat right next to her.]

Rita: "Listen... I know this hurts, but Carol's really trying her best to make up for the recent incident. Can you please try to behave yourself until the day's up...okay? For us? And for the baby?"

[Lori sighed. She really didn't want Carol in her house, but she didn't want to ruin her family's Thanksgiving either.]

Lori: "I'll try my best, mother."

[Rita gave her oldest daughter a hug.]

Rita: "That's my girl."

[Just then, they all heard the sound of pans being banged against each other, which can only mean one thing.]

Lynn Sr.: "Everyone...dinner is served."

[Everyone gathered at the table and took their seats before taking a good look at the feast. There were mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, green beans, cranberry sauce, sweet potato casserole, and tying it all together was a big turkey in the center of the table.]

Lynn Sr.: "Now...before we start eating, I want all of us to say thanks. Lori...you go first."

Lori: "Okay, Dad..."

[Lori cleared her throat.]

Lori: "I'm thankful to have such a big family who loves and supports me...especially my boyfriend, Bobby. I'm also thankful to be carrying this little bundle of joy, who I will promise to take care of with Bobby's help and all my heart."

[Lori put her hands on her baby bump as Bobby stared at them both before his turn was up.]

Bobby: "I am grateful to have such a beautiful loving woman in my life, and a baby on the way as well. I am quite happy to provide for them both, even if we have to face some challenging obstacles along the way... Lori...I know you're used to this by now...but I love you, and our little bumblebee, too. You two are my flame and my pride and joy, respectively."

[Lori's eyes started to water and she wrapped her arms around her boyfriend.]

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

Ronnie Anne: "Can I go next before things get mushy?"

Luan: "Even mushier than this sweet potato casserole, Ronnie Anne?"

[Luan laughed while the others (sans Lynn Sr.) groaned as usual.]

Ronnie Anne: "I rest my case."

[Ronnie Anne cleared her throat and spoke.]

Ronnie Anne: "I am grateful to have all of you take me and Bobby in when we had nowhere else to go. We never had the kind of love and affection we got from our own father, and the only real parent we ever had was taken from us as well. Thank you for not only taking us into your home, but into your family as well... Especially you, Lincoln."

[Lincoln blushed and looked down.]

Rita: "We really appreciate that, Ronnie Anne."

Lucy: "Dearly beloved... We are gathered here today to honor this turkey... Which has lived it's natural life, and will be eaten soon."

[Everyone just gave Lucy confused looks.]

Lisa: "We appreciate your powerful words, but this is a Thanksgiving feast...not a funeral."

Lucy: "It's best to pay respects to those who suffered and sacrificed themselves to make this meal."

Lynn Sr.: "Is there anything you would like to say, Carol?"

[Carol's eyes started to water as she looked around the table.]

Lori: "Well? Aren't you going to say something? Or are you just going to make us starve all evening?"

Carol: "Well...I quite thankful that you and the rest of the family are letting me join you for Thanksgiving... I mean, I've done some horrible things that resulted in the loss of my position as most popular girl in Royal Woods High, but I don't care about that. I thought I was happy with being homecoming queen, but... I'm sorry! I'm getting all emotional, aren't I?"

[As Carol cried, Lori begrudgingly wrapped her arm around her and allowed her to cry on her sweater.]

Lori: "Okay! We get it! Just calm down, will you?"

[Carol let out a sniffle and wiped her eyes.]

Carol: "Okay...sorry... I needed to let that out."

Luan: "Well? What are we all just sitting here for? It's time to gobble up all of this amazing food! Get it?"

[Lynn Sr. laughed while the rest did their usual groan.]

Lynn Sr.: "That's a good one, Luan!"

[With that, everyone started to dig into the feast. Lynn Sr. handed each of the kids their plates. However, Carol remained in her seat without touching her own food.]

Lynn Sr.: "What's wrong? Aren't you going to eat with us."

Carol: "Oh, right!"

[Carol picked up the utensils before taking a bite of the turkey and she was not disappointed by it's taste.]

Carol: "Oh my gosh! This is delish, Lori! You said your dad made all of this?"

Lori: "Yeah... My father's a really great cook."

Lynn Sr.: "Well...I can't take all the credit this year. Ronnie Anne helped me out."

Ronnie Anne: "Gracias."

Lori: "So, Carol... How are things between you and Becky?"

Carol: "Well...she's still a bit iffy about forgiving me, unlike Dana who's already done so."

Lori: "Gee...I wonder why?"

[Leni looked sternly at her sister and whispered at her.]

Leni: "Lori! Where are your manners?"

[Lori whispered back at the dumb blonde.]

Lori: "Not you too, Leni!"

Lincoln: "I think she's got a point, Lori. You are being kind of rude."

Luan: "Yeah! No need to be such a turkey on Thanksgiving."

[Luan chuckled while most of the family groaned. Lori, on the other hand, stared right at her comedienne sister.]

Lori: "Are you calling me fat again?"

Luan: "What?! No! That's not what I meant!"

[Bobby put his hands on Lori's shoulders to keep her from losing it. Lori took a deep breath before calming down.]

Lori: "You're right...I'm sorry... My mood swings just won't cut me a break, am I right?"

Carol: "It's alright, Lori... I think I kinda deserved that."

Rita: "Now, that is no way to speak, young lady! We want to have a nice, peaceful Thanksgiving this year."

Lynn: "Yeah... Just don't beat yourself up over all of this."

Lori: "Okay, uhhh... How's Whitney these days?"

Carol: "From what Dana told me, Whitney's grounded for two whole months... Maybe even three."

Lori: "Well...at least she'll leave us alone...good riddance."

Carol: "Also...I deleted that Halloween video shortly after the concert."

Lori: "Okay, well...that's another embarrassment out of my life."

Carol: "Speaking of the concert, I found out that somebody posted a video of Bobby's singing and it reached one million views in just three days."

Bobby: "Huh? Have I really left that much of an impact on the internet?"

Lori: "I'm not gonna lie, though... That was literally some of the most beautiful singing I ever heard back there."

Bobby: "Thanks, babe. But I owe it to Luna for helping me put it to good use."

Luna: "Cheers, mate!"

[After the main course, it was time for dessert which consisted of Pumpkin Pie. When Bobby and Lori were handed their plates, they stood up.]

Lori: "Would you excuse us? Bobby and I would like to eat our dessert in the living room."

Lynn Sr.: "Whatever you say, honey."

[With that, the two lovebirds left the dining room and sat on the couch with their plates of pie.]

Lori: "I'm not really good at this, Bobby. I mean, I'm still really angry at her...but I'm mostly angry at myself for trusting her."

[Bobby set his plate aside and wrapped his arm around Lori's waist whilst feeling her stomach.]

Bobby: "It's okay, babe. It's nothing to be ashamed of. But in case she tries to hurt you again, I won't hesitate to kick her out. But, I think you're doing a good job keeping your cool while she's here."

Lori: "Thanks, Boo-Boo Bear."

[Just then, Lori exclaimed as she felt a kick from inside her stomach.]

Bobby: "What's wrong?"

Lori: "Nothing... The baby just kicked again is all. I guess it must really love pumpkin pie."

[Bobby smiled as he put his hand on Lori's stomach and felt the baby kick.]

Bobby: "Should we have the others feel it too?"

[Lori nodded and called out to her siblings.]

Lori: "Guys! Come over her and feel the baby kicking!"

[The siblings got up from their seats and rushed to the living room, but Lori put her hand up to make them all freeze.]

Lori: "Hold your horses, guys! One at a time... From oldest to youngest and then Lincoln and Ronnie Anne."

[Leni was first. She walked right next to Lori, bent over, and leaned on her bump until she felt it kick.]

Leni: "Aw... The poor thing must be cramped in there."

[Next, it was Luna's turn. As soon as she walked over to Lori, she leaned her head on the baby bump until she felt it kick.]

Luna: "Aw yeah! Little one's alive and kickin'."

[Luan walked up to Lori carrying her dummy, Mr. Coconuts.]

Lori: "Luan, why do you have that?"

Luan: [as Mr. Coconuts] "What? I can't feel my gal's nephew or niece kicking?"

[Lori rolled her eyes. Luan leaned her head and Mr. Coconuts on Lori's tummy until she (and by extension, Mr. Coconuts) felt the baby kick.]

Luan: [as Mr. Coconuts] "Wowie-zowie! I think this kid's gonna get a kick out of this family." [laughs normally] "Good one, Mr. Coconuts."

[Lynn ran over to Lori and Bobby.]

Lynn: "Lynn Loud runs for the bump, and...touchdown!"

[Lynn quickly placed her hand on Lori's stomach and felt the baby kicking.]

Lynn: "I sense a future of soccer with this little one's name on it."

[Just then, Lucy popped up behind Lynn, giving the athlete quite a scare.]

Lucy: "It's my turn."

[Lynn yelped and fell to the floor before getting up and running out of the room. Lucy walked up to Lori and leaned on her tummy.]

Lucy: "I know how it feels to be trapped in such a tight space. But when the time comes, you'll be let out to see the new world."

[While Lucy walked back to the table, the twins were arguing over who should feel Lori's tummy.]

Lana: "I wanna feel the baby kicking!"

Lola: "Nah-uh, Lana! Ladies first! Now get out of my way!"

Lana: "Lady?! You're nothing more than a spoiled sister!"

Lola: "WHY I OUGHTA-!"

[Bobby stood up and got between the twins before things got out of control.]

Bobby: "Woah woah woah! Chill out, girls! There's plenty of room for everyone."

[Bobby picked up the twins and put them on Lori's legs. Then they both leaned on Lori's stomach until they felt the kicking.]

Lana: "Woah!"

Lola: "Eeeee!"

[The twins jumped off of their sister's lap and waved at Bobby.]

Lana and Lola: "Thanks, Bobby!"

[As the twins went back into the dining room, Lisa came up to the couple with a stethoscope.]

Lisa: "I may need some assistance if I am to feel the movement of my unborn relative."

Bobby: "Uhhhh...what?"

[Lisa sighed.]

Lisa: "Put me on Lori's lap so I can see my nephew slash niece."

Bobby: "Ah, I see."

[Bobby helped Lisa onto Lori's lap and the family genius placed her hand and the stethoscope on her sister's baby bump. She then felt and heard the baby kicking.]

Lisa: "Fascinating. I can conclude that your unborn progeny is doing just fine."

[At that moment, Lily came running towards the expecting couple. She stopped and babbled some baby talk as she reached up for her big sister.]

Lily: "Bay-bee."

[Lori giggled.]

Lori: "Awwww... You want to see the baby, don't you, Lily?"

Lily: "Poo-poo!"

[Lori lifted her youngest sister and sat her down on her lap. Lily patted Lori's stomach and felt it kick. Lily simply giggled when she felt the baby kicking. Lori then put Lily back onto the floor and she ran off.]

[Finally, Lincoln and Ronnie Anne walked up to their siblings. After waiting in line behind his siblings with Ronnie Anne, it was time to feel the baby.]

Lincoln: "I think you better feel the baby first."

Ronnie Anne: "No, Lincoln. You go first."

Lincoln: "No, Ronnie Anne... We both feel the baby."

Ronnie Anne: "Agreed."

[Lincoln and Ronnie Anne held hands and put their other hands on Lori's stomach.]

Lincoln: "Hey, little one. You're gonna have such a huge family when you come to this world."

Ronnie Anne: "They might not be perfect, but I think they'll love you no matter what."

[At that moment, the two kids felt the baby kicking. They both smiled at each other.]

Ronnie Anne: "I never felt a baby kicking before, Lincoln."

Lincoln: "I have for like four times."

[As Lincoln and Ronnie Anne walked back to the table, Bobby and Lori noticed Carol watching them with an awkward look. Lori sighed before she mustered the courage to ask her.]

Lori: "Carol...would you like to...feel the baby kicking?"

Carol: "Are you sure about that? I don't want to bother you guys."

Lori: "No, Carol, it's all right. Just come over here and feel the baby."

[Carol face perked up and she nodded before walking over to Lori. She then got on her knees and put her hand on Lori's stomach. When she felt the baby kicking, she gasped softly.]

Carol: "Oh my gosh! That's adorable! I'm so happy for you and Bobby."

Lori: "Thanks...I guess."

[When night fell, it was time for Carol to leave.]

Carol: "Thanks for having me over for dinner, guys. I needed to take a break from all that ridicule."

Lori: "Don't mention it, Carol... It's just...you may be acting nice now, but you still have a long way to go before I can fully forgive you."

[Carol let out a collective sigh.]

Carol: "I understand, Lori... After what I've done to you, I can never forgive myself either..."

Rita: "Oh, now that's nonsense, honey. You're a good girl...you just got caught up in a very unfortunate circumstance, that's all. We really must have you here again sometime."

Carol: "I really appreciate those kind words, Mrs. Loud."

[Carol sighed again.]

Carol: "Well, you guys take care of yourselves. Thank you for letting me see the baby, and happy Thanksgiving."

Lori: "Yeah...you too. Just try not to do anything crazy."

[With that, Carol left the house and headed back home.]

Bobby: "Well...that wasn't so bad, was it?"

[Lori sighed and looked at her boyfriend.]

Lori: "Well...I'm still not happy that you invited her without permission, but you're right, it wasn't all that bad. I just need some more time to think this over."

[With that, Lori went up to her and Leni's room while Bobby watched, feeling a little guilty.]

[A little later, Bobby walked up to Lori and Leni's room before knocking on the door.]

Lori: "Who is it?"

Bobby: "It's me...Bobby. Can I come in?"

[Almost immediately, the door opened, and Lori motioned for her boyfriend to walk in. She then turned to look at her sister.]

Lori: "Do you mind if Bobby and I speak alone?"

Leni: "Sure thing."

[With that, Leni walked out of the room and shut the door...though not all the way. Bobby then sat on the bed next to his girlfriend and started twirling his index finger around her hair.]

Bobby: "You're not still angry with me, are you...babe?"

[Lori sighed.]

Lori: "Well...a little bit... But I know that you're just doing the right thing trying to make her feel better. I mean, God only knows what Carol might've done if we didn't make her feel welcome."

[Bobby could think of quite a few outcomes, though he'd rather not say what they were.]

Lori: "By the way...you said you know that feeling of being blackmailed...didn't you?"

Bobby: "Oh yes... My father has done that to me, my mother, and Ronnie Anne for years. Every time I returned home from work, my dad would take most of my savings claiming that it's for the rent, leaving me with little to nothing from all my hard work. He even accused me of withholding money if I tried to refuse."

[Bobby turned away, trying not to think about such memories. Lori put her hand on his.]

Lori: "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have mentioned that. I mean, there's a lot of unfortunate people in this world besides you and me."

[Bobby looked back at Lori.]

Bobby: "Thank you for understanding, babe."

[Bobby gave his girlfriend a smooch on the side of her forehead, making her giggle.]

Lori: "You literally know how to make a woman feel loved."

[Lori turned her head to Bobby and started kissing him on the lips. Bobby wrapped his arms around his girlfriend's waist as both teens battled each other's tongues for about a minute before they were rudely interrupted by a certain pageant queen.]

Lola: "Ooooo! Somebody's being frisky in there!"

[Lori groaned as Lola ran from the doorway.]

Lori: "Not again!"

[While things were wrapping up for the Louds and Santiagos for the night, little did any of them know was that the very same woman from the park was outside watching the house. As soon as the last lights went out in the Loud house, the woman started dialing a number on her cell phone.]

Meanwhile at Las Hermanas clubhouse...

[Gena and Alex were spending some time in the bedroom when Gena's cell phone rang.]

Gena: "Si? You have? All right! We'll be gearing up to head for Royal Woods tomorrow. You just keep following him and we'll come and find you."

[Gena hung up and started getting dressed.]

Alex: "Well?"

Gena: "I got word from my spy in Royal Woods that the Loud boy hangs out with your daughter after school. I think it's time for our plan to be put into action. By the end of the month, your children will be back with you soon."

Alex: "You're a good girl, Gena...you know that?"

Gena: "Gracias, Alejandro."

[Gena finished getting dressed and started heading out the door when Alex spoke again.]

Alex: "Remember, Gena... When you find that Loud boy, I want him alive... You girls can torture him all you want, but try to be careful not to kill him...comprende?"

Gena: "Anything for you, El Jefe. Just let me know if you have any other ideas in mind."

[With that, Gena went out the door while Alex smirked to himself.]

Alex: "I've been waiting months for this, Louds...and now, my time is finally paying off. Soon, you will find out what happens when you fuck with El Jefe."

[Alex let out a small cackle.]

The next day at Royal Woods Skate Park...

[It was around 4:00 in the afternoon, and Ronnie Anne thought she'd show off some new skate tricks before heading back home with Lincoln. The white-haired boy and Clyde were watching Ronnie Anne do her stuff, much to the amazement of the other kids. All the while a black van was driving slowly by the entrance to the park where the woman from yesterday was waiting.]

Lincoln: "Woo-hoo! That girl sure can skate!"

Clyde: "No argument here, Lincoln. Your girlfriend is a real pro at this!"

Lincoln: "She's not my girlfriend, Clyde. I just like the way she skates is all."

Clyde: "Whatever you say, Lincoln."

[Just then, everyone heard a sound in the distance. Ronnie Anne stopped skating on top of the ramp to listen to the noise.]

Clyde: "Do you guys hear that?"

Ronnie Anne: "Yeah... I think it came from that van over there."

[Just as Ronnie Anne pointed at the van, a group of three sporty motorcycles drove out the back and through the gate wreaking havoc across the park and terrorizing the citizens. Kids starting running out of the park to avoid getting attacked.]

Ronnie Anne: "What are those bikers doing at a skate park?!"

Lincoln: "I don't know! But whatever it is, I don't think we should stick around to find out!"

[Just as Lincoln, Ronnie Anne and Clyde were about ready to run for the gate, the trio of bikers stopped their carnage and turned their attention towards the kids. From what the young Latina saw, the bikers were wearing different colored jumpsuits and helmets to hide their identities. The biker riding on the back of one, presumed to be their leader, pointed directly at the white-haired boy.]

Female Biker: "There he is! There's the boy! Get him, girls!"

Ronnie Anne: "RUN FOR IT, LINCOLN!"

[As Ronnie Anne started running towards the far gate, Clyde curled into his rock pose and rolled himself under a nearby bench to hide. Lincoln tried to get his best friend to come with him, but he wouldn't budge.]

Lincoln: "Clyde, what are you doing?! We need to leave!"

Clyde: "I think I'll be safe right here. You get out of here while you still can!"

Lincoln: "But, Clyde-!"

Clyde: "Don't worry about me, Lincoln! Just go! Hurry!"

[Lincoln knew this was no time to argue, so he ran to catch up with Ronnie Anne. However, just as he was halfway out of the park, he was suddenly swooped up from the ground and put on one of the bikes before it stopped a few yards behind Ronnie Anne. The woman on the back of the bike took one look at Lincoln before smiling in a rather seductive way, even though he couldn't see it behind the helmet.]

Female Biker: "So, you're the white-haired boy El Jefe has been talking about? You know, you're kinda cute when you're afraid."

[Lincoln was too shocked to say anything as the woman cupped his chin. Ronnie Anne looked back to see if Lincoln was still with her, only to find out that the bikers have caught him like a fish on a hook.]

Ronnie Anne: "Hey! You let him go right now!"

[Ronnie Anne ran back to the bikers, but one of them pointed her gun at the Hispanic girl, causing her to stop in her tracks. The leader turned to look at Ronnie Anne before taking something out of her jumpsuit.]

Female Biker: "Here... Take this to that boy's parents... El Jefe sends his regards."

[The biker tossed an envelope right in front of Ronnie Anne's feet. With the envelope dropped, the leader covered the struggling boy's mouth with her hand.]

Female Biker: "I'll be seeing you again soon...my child..."

[Before she left, Lincoln managed to loosen the woman's grip from his mouth to say one last thing to Ronnie Anne.]

Lincoln: "RONNIE ANNE, HELP!"

[The biker leader immediately put her hand back on Lincoln's mouth before calling out to her gang.]

Female Biker: "Let's go, girls! Vamos!"

[Ronnie Anne tried to run after the biker, but she quickly took off along with her crew.]

Ronnie Anne: "LINCOOOOOOLN!"

[Ronnie Anne watched in horror as the bikers drove off with Lincoln as their hostage. The young Latina then dropped to her knees and was on the verge of crying until she turned around and picked the envelope off the ground. Knowing that whatever was in that envelope was somehow related to all of this, Ronnie Anne ran back to the Loud house as fast as she could. As soon as she was out of sight, Clyde crawled out of his hiding spot with a look of guilt on his face.]

Clyde: "Don't worry, Lincoln! I'll get help! I promise!"

[Clyde ran back to his house as fast as his legs could carry him. He knew that he would need help if he was to save his best friend.]

Gamelover41592: Yep.

Mike The Red Engine: Thanks again.

Ellis97: Well, it's like Lori said...their love's strong enough to overcome any obstacle.

Boris Yeltsin: Thanks. But not everyone's out of the woods just yet.

Hawkeye2006: You'll have to wait and see.

Jacksonangelo105: So am I...and thanks.

SirClearwater: I'm sure Whitney's been grounded as soon as she came home.

DarthWill3: I'm pretty sure that Lori apologized to her sisters before apologizing to Lincoln. Also, Gena said it would take days to find the perfect spot to nab Lincoln, which is why she sent one of her goons to search Royal Woods.

DukeyDukeyDoo: Well...it has just begun.