Wow! I can't believe it's been over seven years since I started writing this story. Time really does fly fast.

So last time, Bobby and Lori have left Marty to stay with the Loud Family while the two of them had some much needed alone time. And while we have experienced the day through the perspective of the Loud Family, how have things been for Bobby and Lori during that time? Well, let's take a look, shall we?

As usual, I would like to thank DukeyDukeyDoo and Maikoh Locklear for helping me proofread.

WARNING: This chapter contains intimate content. Reader discretion is advised.

Chapter 48: The Time to Ourselves

Two weeks ago, at the Huntington Oaks Burpin' Burger, 9:30 P.M...

[It was near closing time at the Burpin' Burger and there were hardly any customers at this hour. Most of the employees have already gone home, with the exception of two who were working the night shift. Apart from Katherine, there was that one other female employee that had been harassing the former reporter since she started working at the establishment. The young blonde woman in question being Whitney Whetta, the very same woman who used to be Lori's best friend before news of her pregnancy was spread around Royal Woods High, and the very same woman that Lori trashed back in November some time before Alex's first arrest.]

[As Katherine was just about done with her shift, Whitney decided to get under her skin a little more.]

Whitney: "So what do you plan on doing with that thing, Whorigan?"

[Whitney pointed her finger at Katherine's stomach as she finished her sentence. Even though she wasn't showing yet, the blonde could tell what was going on down there. Suffice to say, Katherine did not take her co-worker's snide comment too kindly.]

Katherine: "That's none of your damn business, Whitney! And by the way, didn't your parents ever teach you to respect your elders?"

Whitney: "Respect? HAH! Was I respected when my supposed best friend let it all hang out? Was I respected when she beat the crap out of me at the mall like some lunatic?! Not even my own parents showed me any sympathy after everything that happened! You should be lucky that I have no ground beef with you!"

Katherine: "Well, maybe this crappy job is what you get for being such a bitch back in Royal Woods!"

Whitney: "You think I'm a bitch? I heard about your faults! You used to be the local news woman in Royal Woods before they kicked you to the curb for whatever happened back then! Probably from all of your whoring behind the scenes."

[Katherine growled when she heard what Whitney just implied.]

Katherine: "I swear to God, I had the chance, I would be a reporter again if it means exposing you as the stuck-up piece of shit that you are! I can see the headline now; 'Whiney Whitney spouts from her pathetic ass'!"

[Whitney motioned her hands like a visionary as she quoted the headline. Whitney angrily poked her index finger on Katherine's stomach as she looked her straight in the eyes.]

Whitney: "Try me, you fucking slut! No one will believe a fucking whore like you!"

[Before Katherine could do anything drastic, she and Whitney noticed someone enter the restaurant. From what the tan-skinned woman could observe, it was a man in a brown trench coat, matching brown hat and sunglasses holding a rolled up newspaper under his left arm. The man then walked over to a booth in the corner and sat down before taking the newspaper out from under his arm, opening it, and reading the front pages. After a few seconds of tension, the man lowered the paper and looked over at Katherine, as if wanting something from her.]

[Katherine then looked back at Whitney as she bit her lower lip.]

Katherine: "Ummmm, you know, I have to head home now, so I need to get going. Also, I think that man might be a food critic. You think you can sort him out? Thanks!"

[Almost immediately, Katherine quickly went into the changing room. Once she got her things and swapped out her work attire for her casual clothing, Katherine rushed out of the back door as fast as she could, much to Whitney's confusion. Out of morbid curiosity, the blonde woman walked over to the strange man before speaking in a bored tone.]

Whitney: "Good evening, sir, and welcome to Burpin' Burger. Grade B beef and special spice. When it comes back up, it's twice as nice."

[Whitney then groaned in disgust.]

Whitney: "God, I hate that jingle. Can I take your order, sir?"

[The mysterious man looked up from the paper and made eye contact with Whitney before speaking in a soft Italian accent.]

Man: "You're not at all who I was expecting, are you?"

[Whitney crossed her arms as she stared directly at the man, sensing something familiar about his face, as if she had seen it on the news.]

Whitney: "And you're not really a food critic, are you?"

[The man sighed as he set his paper down on the table.]

Rosato: "I take it you saw through my charade?"

Whitney: "Maybe I did, maybe I didn't. But it looks to me that you're hiding something and I want to know what it is. Hardly anybody comes around here near closing time. Plus, I saw how that whore Miss Muddigan reacted when he saw you. Now why is that?"

Rosato: "You mean Katherine Mulligan? Well... Let's just say that I offered her the deal of a lifetime, but she is being rather... indecisive about it."

Whitney: "I see... And does this deal have anything to do with her condition?"

Rosato: "Mmmmm... Something like that."

Whitney: "So it's blackmail, is it?"

[Whitney then leaned on the table and looked directly into the eyes of the man.]

Whitney: "Well, how's this for blackmail? You and I are going to talk about this deal with Miss Whorigan. Because if you don't, then I won't hesitate to fink you out to the police and tell them about how you are still alive. Yeah, I saw your face on the news and you look like trouble."

[Rosato raised both hands as he spoke in his calm and collected fashion.]

Rosato: "You sure do drive a hard bargain, sweetheart."

[Whitney raised her hand.]

Whitney: "Don't... call me sweetheart. Okay?"

Rosato: "Whatever you say, young lady. Have a seat and we'll talk turkey."

[Whitney obliged and sat across from Rosato at the booth.]

Rosato: "So tell me your story, Miss...?"

Whitney: "Whetta. Whitney Whetta."

Rosato: "Miss Whetta, care to tell me what's on your mind?"

Whitney: "A lot, Mr. Rosato, and it all concerns another woman. And no, it is not Mulligan. This other woman has whored herself and humiliated me along with her idiot boyfriend, and I had to move out of my hometown because of them. It's just not fair!"

[Whitney put her hand over her temple as she sighed in frustration. Rosato raised an eyebrow as he stared at Whitney with curiosity.]

Rosato: "Another woman, you say? Well then, sweetheart, tell me everything. I'm just dying to know."

[Rosato gave off a sly smile once he finished his sentence.]

Present day, Bobby and Lori's apartment, shortly after Leni and Luna left with Marty...

[Bobby and Lori laid naked on the couch after having their first passionate session together in over a month. Bobby laid on his back as Lori laid on top of him, the both of them all sweaty from their experience. Both of their clothes were scattered all over the floor in front of the couch as they had been taken off during their love-making.]

Lori: "Oh... That was amazing, Bobby Boo-Boo Bear. Don't you think so?"

[Bobby looked at his girlfriend with a smile.]

Bobby: "I'll say it was, Babe. You really know how to work your lovely body on me. I'm glad your family is looking after Marty for us."

[Lori let out a soft giggle as she circled her index finger around her boyfriend's chest.]

Lori: "I literally couldn't agree more."

[The two lovers went silent and stared into each other's eyes for a few seconds before Bobby spoke again.]

Bobby: "You know, Babe, I-"

[Lori put her index finger on her boyfriend's lips and began shushing him.]

Lori: "Do you hear that, Bobby?"

[Bobby listened for a few more seconds but heard nothing.]

Bobby: "Not really, Lori. What should I be hearing right now?"

Lori: "Exactly... Nothing but absolute silence."

[Lori looked into Bobby's loving eyes again as she put her hands on both of his cheeks.]

Lori: "It's just you and me in our little apartment for the whole day. Nobody else here but the two of us."

[Bobby poked up as realization hit him.]

Bobby: "Oh... I see what you're getting at, Babe."

[With a smile on his face, Bobby put his right hand over Lori's cheek and caressed it lovingly while rubbing his left fingers through her blonde hair.]

Bobby: "Well, in that case, we might as well make this day last together."

[Lori then leaned forward and kissed Bobby on the lips before planting her forehead against his.]

Lori: "I'm more than happy to, Bobby Boo-Boo Bear."

[Lori got up and grabbed her bra and panties off the floor before putting them back on as Bobby got up shortly after and picked up his boxers before putting them on. The two 18-year-olds then collected the rest of their clothes off the floor and got themselves fully dressed before Bobby spoke again.]

Bobby: "So what should we be doing first now that it's just the two of us?"

[Lori turned to face Bobby before putting her hand on his cheek.]

Lori: "Well, I was thinking we could start with a little one-on-one, if you know what I mean."

[Lori then pointed her index finger at the TV and the gaming console before Bobby smirked in response.]

Bobby: "Sounds good to me. When do we start?"

[Lori turned on the TV and picked up two controllers connected to the console. She then handed one of them to Bobby before sitting back down on the couch with him.]

Lori: "Right about now."

Bobby: "Alright! Let's do this!"

[As soon as the console had activated, Bobby and Lori got ready to play their game, which was Hero's Quest.]

30 minutes later...

[Bobby and Lori remained on the couch as they played their Hero's Quest game. Both of their player characters were fighting through hordes of goblin enemies as the young couple used their controllers to control said player characters. Bobby's character, Sir Blink the Brave, was striking down the goblins with his sword while Lori's character, Lady Lorianna, beat her round of goblins with a staff.]

[As they continued to play, Lori began to have worrying thoughts about what was going on with Marty at the Loud House. One such thought was Leni accidentally dropping Marty on his head. Lori gasped as soon as Marty's head hit the floor, ending the horrible thought. She was so distracted by her fears that her player character had died after being overwhelmed by the fighting goblins before respawning next to Bobby's player character.]

[Bobby paused the game and put down his controller before looking over at Lori, who was now clutching her chest as she breathed heavily.]

Bobby: "Is there something wrong, Babe?"

[Lori took a deep breath and calmed down before looking over at her boyfriend.]

Lori: "Oh... It's... It's nothing, Bobby. Why don't we just get back to our game?"

[Bobby raised his eyebrow at Lori before picking up his controller again.]

Bobby: "Okay then..."

[Of course, Bobby could tell that something was eating his girlfriend. However, he didn't want to press her on the issue right now and got back to playing the game. Lori focused on her character once again as she continued to play Hero's Quest with Bobby.]

[After about five more minutes of playing, Lori decided that it was time to take a break.]

Lori: "Alright, I think that's enough gaming for today."

[Lori put down her controller and got off the couch. She then walked over to the gaming console and turned it off before turning to face her boyfriend again.]

Lori: "What do you say we pass the time with a little yoga now?"

[Bobby set his controller on the table as he focused his attention on Lori.]

Bobby: "That's probably a good idea, Babe. We could use a little exercise anyway."

[And with that, Bobby got off the couch before he and Lori left the room to go get changed.]

Five minutes later...

[Now clad in their yoga clothes, Lori and Bobby were doing yoga from an exercise DVD playing on the TV. The two 18-year-olds watched as the instructor on the screen did his poses as they both copied him in a synchronized fashion.]

Bobby: "This feels good, Babe."

Lori: "I know. It's literally a really nice way to ease this stress."

[As Bobby and Lori entered their extended puppy pose, Lori's cell phone started ringing on the floor beside the eldest Loud sibling. Lori picked up her phone and answered as she continued to focus on the video and her exercises.]

Lori: "Hi, Dad. How's it going over there?"

Lynn Sr.: "Everything is going smooth as silk, Honey. You should've seen Charles licking little Marty's face."

Lori: "Awww, Daddy! That is so adorable! Bobby and I wish we could be there to see this."

Lynn Sr.: "Thanks! I'm sure one of you will get a glimpse of it next time."

Lori: "Oh, is Marty with you? I want to let him know his mommy misses him."

Lynn Sr.: "Alright, Honey. I'll go put him on right now."

[Lori watched as the screen then focused on her baby in the Loud House kitchen.]

Lynn Sr.: "Your mom's on the phone, Marty. She wants to say hi to you. Say hi to mommy, kiddo."

[Marty gurgled as he saw his mother on the phone.]

Lori: "Hi, Bumblebee. I hope you're having fun with grandma, grandpa, and all your aunts and uncle Lincoln today."

[Marty gurgled as he heard his mother's voice speak from the strange object. The younger five Loud sisters said hello to Lori well as their father aimed the phone around to each one from youngest to oldest.]

Lily: "Hi, Lowi!"

Lisa: "Greetings, eldest sibling."

Lola: "Hello again, Lori!"

Lana: "Hey, big sis!"

Lucy: "I hope this day finds you well."

Lori: "Hi there, girls! I hope you're all taking good care of Marty."

[The five youngest Loud siblings nodded in response before the feed returned to Lynn Sr. as he spoke to his eldest daughter again.]

Lynn Sr.: "Well, I better get back to making lunch now. You and Bobby keep on enjoying your relaxation time."

Lori: "Okay, Dad. Bobby and I are going to get ready to eat when we're done exercising. Take care."

Lynn Sr.: "You too, Honey. I love you. Bye."

[Right after hanging up, Lori bent down to do the Balasana pose as Bobby held her waist while standing behind her. Bobby then felt his girlfriend's butt rub against his pelvis, making the young man blush as he felt his member becoming stiff.]

Bobby: "Woah, Babe..."

[As the eldest Loud sibling's rear end pushed against Bobby's pelvis, she could feel something poking from under his yoga pants as a seductive smile formed on her face.]

Lori: "A little excited, are we, Boo-Boo Bear?"

[Bobby let out a nervous chuckle before speaking.]

Bobby: "Well... Just be careful not to fart on my balls and claim it was your shoes... or lack thereof in this case."

[Lori blushed in embarrassment as she looked back at her boyfriend.]

Lori: "Bobby, would I ever do that to you?"

Bobby: "Well, maybe not on purpose. But all the same, try to be careful, please?"

[Lori playfully rolled her eyes before entering her next pose.]

Some time later...

[Lori was now sitting at the dining room table doing some school work on her laptop while Bobby sat on the couch watching a monster truck rally on TV. Bobby had the volume turned down so as not to disturb his girlfriend while she was doing her important work.]

[At that moment, Lori decided to take a break from her laptop to check in on Marty. So she took out her cell phone and called Leni's number. After a couple of beeps, the fashionista's voice was heard on the other end.]

Leni: "Hi, Lori. How are you doing?"

Lori: "Bobby and I are doing fine, Leni. I'm just calling to check in on Marty. How is he?"

Leni: "Oh, he's doing amazing! I just gave him his bottle and he's settled down for now."

Lori: "That's literally wonderful! But are you sure you can handle it from here? Bobby and I can come over and check on the baby if that's okay?"

Leni: "No, no, Lori! We totes have things under control. You and Bobby just enjoy your relaxation time."

Lori: "Alright, Leni. Be sure to get Marty ready for a nap. And don't forget that his next feeding is in 2-3 hours. I'll see you soon."

Leni: "Bye, Lori!"

[And just like that, Lori ended the call before putting her phone down. She then got off her chair before walking over to the couch and sitting next to Bobby, who muted the TV to focus all of his attention on his girlfriend.]

Bobby: "Hey, Babe. What's going on with you?"

Lori: "I just got off the phone with Leni. She says that Marty is doing alright at the Loud House."

Bobby: "Awesome! That's good to hear. Right?"

Lori: "Right..."

[Lori crossed her arms as she looked away. It was obvious to Bobby that his girlfriend really misses her son, just like how she does for him. Bobby put his hands on Lori's shoulder as he spoke to her.]

Bobby: "Lori, if something's the matter, I would like to hear it."

[Lori looked back at Bobby for a brief moment before she answered.]

Lori: "Maybe later, okay? Why don't we watch something that the both of us will like?"

[Bobby shrugged before unmuting the TV and channel surfing for any romance dramas or romantic comedies that might seem interesting to the both of them.]

Twenty minutes later...

[Lori and Bobby remained on the couch watching a new romance-comedy movie that had recently started airing on the movie network when the young woman received a message on her cell phone. As soon as the show cut to commercial, Lori checked her messages and saw a picture from Leni, which showed Marty dressed in a bumblebee costume complete with antennae and little wings made of paper, making the eldest Loud sibling squeal in delight at the sight. Bobby turned his attention to his girlfriend upon hearing her squeal.]

Bobby: "What's going on, Babe?"

[Lori then showed the picture on her phone to Bobby.]

Lori: "Bobby, look at this!"

[Bobby took a look at what his girlfriend was showing him and a grin formed on his face as he saw the image of his son dressed like a bumblebee.]

Bobby: "Oh, would you look at that? Marty looks pretty rad in that outfit."

Lori: "I'm not sure if rad is the word I'd use, but he literally looks so cute."

Bobby: "I take it that Leni's the one who sent that picture?"

[Lori simply nodded in response. She and Bobby then huddled together as they both continued to stare at the photo of their little bumblebee in his new matching outfit.]

Bobby: "Leni really does know how to design clothes, even for babies."

Lori: "I know, Boo-Boo Bear. I have been living with her for 17 years and she is literally the closest of all of my siblings."

Bobby: "Yeah... I wonder what her baby would be like?"

[Lori put her hand over Bobby's as she looked into his eyes.]

Lori: "I don't know, but I would love to find out in the future. I literally wouldn't mind having a little nephew or niece to visit on occasion, and I'm pretty sure that Marty would like having a little cousin to play with. Let's just hope that Leni can wait for at least a few years until she's ready."

Bobby: "True."

[Lori then sent a thank you text to Leni followed by a heart emoji. At that moment, the commercial break ended and Lori put her phone down as she and Bobby went back to watching their program while snuggling next to each other.]

Later...

[Lori and Bobby had left their apartment to pay a visit to Nate and Mirah. As they approached the door labeled A1, Bobby knocked on it, and after a few seconds, Nate answered.]

Nate: "Hey, Bobby. Hey, Lori. What's new today?"

Bobby: "Nothing too much out of the ordinary, Nate. We thought we'd stop by for a visit, if that's okay with you."

Nate: "Well, say no more, Bob. Come right in."

[And with that, the apartment's manager allowed two of his tenants to enter his home. Mirah was in the kitchen cooking for herself and her brother.]

Mirah: "Hello again, Lori and Bobby. So glad you two could drop by for a visit."

Lori: "Thanks."

[And with that, Lori and Bobby sat down on the couch.]

Nate: "By the way, where's the baby? I couldn't help but notice that he's not with you."

Lori: "My family is watching him at their house today. Bobby and I needed a break from taking care of him."

Mirah: "Awww... Isn't that sweet? You and Bobby have alone time and your baby spends time with his relatives. You practically have the best of both worlds today."

Nate: "It's true. Even I need a break from running the complex now and then."

Lori: "Well thanks, Mirah."

Bobby: "Yeah, gracias."

Lori: "By the way, my sister Leni recently sent me a photo of our son. Would either of you like to see it?"

[And with that, Lori took out her cell phone and showed Marty's photo to Nate and Mirah, who both had different, but positive reactions to it.]

Mirah: "Now that is one cute little munchkin."

Nate: "Yeah... Your family definitely knows what they're doing."

[Lori and Bobby could only smile at the kind words of their landlady and manager.]

[A little later, Bobby and Lori were sitting with Nate and Mirah at the dining room table talking away as they had lunch. The two Ozman siblings were having Reuben sandwiches that were made by Nate, but Bobby and Lori just sat there as they didn't feel hungry just yet, but opted to take some of the leftover sandwiches back with them once their visit had ended. Nate went to the kitchen for a minute and returned with some aluminum foil for Bobby and Lori to put their Reubens in.]

Nate: "So how are you and Lori getting on?"

Bobby: "Pretty good, I gotta say. This break from parenthood is giving us plenty of time to catch up on our free time."

Mirah: "That's good to know. Keeping the flame alight is quite a challenge, especially after having a baby."

[At one point, Bobby left to use the bathroom, leaving Lori alone with Nate and Mirah. The two siblings could notice that Lori looked a little worried.]

Mirah: "Is something the matter, Lori?"

Lori: "Well, I've been feeling a little on edge ever since we left Marty with his family. I think Bobby feels the same way, but I think he might be trying to put on a brave face."

Mirah: "Lori, there's no shame in being worried for your child. A lot of new parents tend to go through that."

Nate: "She's right. My mother once told me how she was when she and our father left me and Mirah at our aunt's house. She was really worried that we'd end up getting hurt while she and dad were away, so much so that she ended up running into walls."

Lori: "But I'm sure your mother or father didn't have to put up with a bunch of crazy bikers led by an abusive parent before having you both."

Mirah: "Maybe not, but the point is that a lot of new parents have a tendency to miss their little ones dearly when they are away. It takes minutes to hours before they start to worry intensely. It's all a natural part of life."

Lori: "You're not wrong there, Mirah. I just wish there's something I can do to deal with this."

[At that moment, Bobby came out of the bathroom.]

Bobby: "I'm back, Babe. What did I miss?"

Lori: "Nothing much. The Ozmans are just sharing another one of their stories."

Bobby: "Oh, that's nice."

Mirah: "So, I take it you two will be able to get a good education for your baby when he's old enough?"

Lori: "Of course we will. Hopefully, Mrs. Shuttleworth will have a spot for Marty at her daycare."

Bobby: "Then as soon as he reaches the age of five, it's off to kindergarten for him."

Nate: "So you two already have a plan for him?"

[Bobby and Lori both nodded at Nate.]

Mirah: "I gotta tell you, your school is lucky to have a woman like Ms. Shrinivas teaching kindergarten. The teacher that worked there before her was a real piece of work, from what I've heard."

Lori: "No kidding?"

Mirah: "Oh yes! I heard that the previous kindergarten teacher practically ran her class like it was something out of a police state or something. Students usually came out of that class looking stressed out and they weren't allowed to have fun."

Bobby: "Jeez... That's a really crazy story, Mirah. I mean, they're just little kids. They should be allowed to run around and have fun in kindergarten."

Nate: "True, but that's not the worst of it. I heard that this teacher played a very nasty prank on one of her students because she tried to stand up to her. It was so horrible, in fact, that it drove the girl to jump off the school roof."

[Lori gasped in shock as she covered her mouth while Bobby winced, equally as shocked as his girlfriend was after hearing Mirah and Nate's story.]

Lori: "Oh my God! That is literally terrible!"

Bobby: "I know! Not even Mr. Dupree would do anything like that, even if he was kind of a hard-ass! Why would the school even hire her?"

Mirah: "That's a question that Nate and I ask ourselves. But anyway, after that incident took place, the school finally had enough of that woman and fired her ass. Good riddance."

Nate: "Yeah... I would not want to cross paths with that woman."

Mirah: "Neither would I. Having a schoolteacher like that can really mess a child up good."

[Everyone went silent for a few seconds before Bobby spoke again.]

Bobby: "What ever happened to the girl? Was she...?"

Mirah: "She survived the fall, thank God, but she had to go to the hospital due to an arm injury."

Nate: "Whoever this girl was, she was really lucky to be alive."

[Lori thought about Mirah's story involving the previous kindergarten teacher and the student that nearly ended her own life. Something about that story sounded oddly familiar to her, but she decided not to think any more about it and focus on her relaxation with Bobby. Lori then got up from her chair as did Bobby.]

Lori: "Well, Bobby and I appreciate you both for letting us stay here for a bit, and that was a really interesting story you told us, but we literally need to get back to our apartment now."

Mirah: "It's no problem, Lori. You and Bobby just go and enjoy your, eh... alone time."

[Bobby and Lori blushed at Mirah's implication.]

Bobby: "Gracias, Mirah. We'll see you later."

Nate: "Just don't forget to take those leftovers with you."

Bobby: "We won't, Nate. Thanks again."

[And with that, Lori and Bobby turned around and walked out the door with their leftover Reubens before Bobby shut it.]

Later...

[Bobby and Lori were in the dining room having their Reubens from their visit to Nate and Mirah's apartment. The sandwiches had been put in the microwave for 30 seconds for heat before the young couple dug in.]

Bobby: "These are so good, Babe. Nate really knows how to prep a good meal."

Lori: "Yeah... I just wish we could've had them sooner."

Bobby: "Can they blame us, Babe? We weren't exactly hungry at the time."

Lori: "Of course they couldn't, Bobby. They understood perfectly well."

[As they ate, Lori took the time to take out her cell phone and call Luna. After a couple of beeps, Lori heard the rocker girl from the other side and saw her on the phone's video feed.]

Luna: "What up, Lori?"

Lori: "Hi, Luna. I'm checking to see how Marty is doing."

Luna: "Everything's a-okay, Lori. Luan and I are just showin' Marty around our room. He's playing with Luan's bunny right now."

Lori: "Is he? Awww, that is literally so cute."

Luna: "Don't I know it? In fact, Luan has it all on tape right now."

Lori: "That's wonderful! You think I can catch a glimpse of that?"

Luna: "You got it, Sis."

[Luna put Lori on hold before the phone was handed over to Ronnie Anne.]

Luna: "You mind showing Lori for me, R.A.? I don't want my allergies to flare up."

Ronnie Anne: "You got it, Luna."

[The feed then turned to baby and Gary, and Lori was in awe over the sight.]

Lori: "Awwww! That is so sweet. Bobby, look at this!"

[Lori showed Bobby the scene with Marty with the rabbit in his lap and the young father let out a small chuckle.]

Bobby: "I definitely see it, Babe. You guys are doing really well."

Ronnie Anne: "Don't I know it, Bobby."

[After about a minute, the phone's video feed returned to Luna before she spoke.]

Luna: "Quite a display, wasn't it? Anyways, don't you worry about Marty. We'll catch you and Bobsled later. Bye."

Lori: "Okay, bye."

[As soon as the call ended, Lori put her cell phone back in her pocket before speaking to Bobby, who had just taken another bite of his Reuben.]

Bobby: "I think you made a good call having your family watch over him for the day."

Lori: "It looks that way, doesn't it? I mean, seeing Marty with Luan's rabbit is Literally one of the cutest things I've ever seen."

Bobby: "There's no argument there, Babe."

[Lori then thought about Gary biting Marty's finger before she gasped in horror. Bobby stood up before putting his hands on Lori's shoulders.]

Bobby: "Relax, Babe. Is something the matter?"

[Lori took a deep breath.]

Lori: "Nothing... I'm sure everything is fine at the Loud House."

[Bobby sighed as he could tell that Lori was still nervous.]

Later...

[Bobby and Lori were in the living room playing a game of Froot Tangle. Lori was bent forward on the board as her butt was close to Bobby's face. Not wanting to let the sight of his girlfriend's beautiful posterior distract him during the game, Bobby spun the board until it stopped on its destination.]

Bobby: "Right foot apple, babe."

[Lori reached her right foot over to one of the apple circles, but as she did so, she accidentally let out a fart right in Bobby's face. The young man gagged as he removed his left hand from its spot to fan away the fumes, but felt himself becoming increasingly lightheaded.]

Bobby: "Ay dios mio!"

[Finally, Bobby lost his balance and collapsed on the board as he passed out. Lori looked back at her boyfriend with an embarrassed blush on her face before standing back up and putting her hands over her butt. She then quickly turned around and looked down at her unconscious boyfriend.]

Lori: "I am so sorry, Boo-Boo Bear! It must've been from that leftover Reuben. I knew we should've just had them when they were fresh off the press."

[Bobby groaned as he opened his eyes and looked up at his girlfriend.]

Bobby: "It's fine, Babe. Besides, I let you win."

[Lori blushed and smiled at her boyfriend's modesty before helping him back on his feet. She then dragged Bobby over to the couch before the both of them sat down on it.]

Lori: "I think we better call it a day on games for now, Bobby. I have to check on Marty again."

Bobby: "You do that, Babe."

[And with that, Lori took her cell phone out of her pocket and speed dialed Lincoln's number. After a few seconds, the voice of Lori's only brother spoke from the other end.]

Lincoln: "Hey there, Lori. How are you and Bobby doing?"

Lori: "Hey, Lincoln. I'm just calling to see how Marty is doing, again."

Lincoln: "He's fine. We just put him down for a nap in Leni and Ronnie Anne's room. Lucy's going to be watching him right after he wakes up."

Lori: "That's good to know, Lincoln. But..."

Lincoln: "But what?"

Lori: "Are you sure you don't need me and Bobby to come over and check on him? I literally worry about my baby."

Lincoln: "No, that won't be necessary. You and Bobby just relax. We have it all handled on our end."

Lori: "Alright, Linky. Just making sure everything was alright. You take care now, and tell Marty I love him."

Lincoln: "Thanks. And tell Bobby I said hi. Bye now."

[And with that, the call ended before Lori put the phone back in her pocket.]

Bobby: "That was Lincoln on the phone, wasn't it, Babe? What did he say?"

Lori: "He said he left Lucy in charge of babysitting Marty, and he also wanted me to tell you he says hi."

Bobby: "Cool. Tell him I said gracias next time you see him, unless I see him first."

[Lori then leaned against her boyfriend, which prompted the young Santiago man to wrap his arm around her. Despite what her brother just told him, however, Lori still couldn't stop worrying about Marty.]

That evening...

[Bobby and Lori sat together on the couch watching The Dream Boat on TV. As soon as tonight's episode was over, Bobby and Lori began to feel a little bored staying in their apartment all day long.]

Bobby: "So... What now, Babe?"

Lori: "Well, we literally can't just stay cooped up here in our apartment for the rest of the day, can we?"

Bobby: "You're not wrong there, Lori. There's gotta be something else we can do for the evening."

[At that moment, Bobby felt his stomach growl.]

Bobby: "Well, I guess there's our answer. How about we go out to eat?"

[Lori smiled at her boyfriend.]

Lori: "You've literally read my mind like a book, Bobby Boo-Boo Bear."

Bobby: "Great! So what are you thinking for tonight? Jean Juan's? Giovanni Chang's? Hans & Hiro's? Wherever you want to eat tonight, I'm all for it."

[Lori thought for a moment before she settled on a decision.]

Lori: "I was just thinking that we do Jean Juan's tonight, our favorite."

[Bobby smiled as he pointed his index finger at Lori.]

Bobby: "Excellente, Babe! We better get ourselves ready now."

Lori: "Totes!"

[And with that, Bobby and Lori got off the couch and made their way to the bathroom as Lori took the lead while Bobby followed. They both wanted to freshen up for their evening out before getting dressed. As soon as they were in the bathroom, Lori started stripping off her clothes and underwear as Bobby admired his girlfriend's voluptuous figure for a bit. Bobby then began to take off his own clothing and boxers, giving Lori a few moments to admire Bobby's body in turn. Lori then turned on the hot water, added some bubble bath, and waited until the water was the right temperature before slowly getting into the bath. Lori sighed in relaxation as she felt the warm water consume her body.]

Lori: "Come on in, Boo-Boo Bear. The water's literally great."

[Bobby happily obliged and joined Lori in the warm bath before sitting down behind her. The young Santiago man sighed in relaxation as Lori did when he felt the water warm up his body.]

Bobby: "Oh, yeah... This does feel good."

[Lori then took some soap and lathered her hands before rubbing her shoulders with the soap. Bobby looked over his girlfriend's shoulder as she took some water in her hands and splashed it on her blonde hair. Once her hair was fully wet, she handed the soap to Bobby, then she took a handful of coconut guava shampoo and rubbed it all over every inch of her hair.]

[As all this was going on, Bobby used the soap to wash his face and upper body. He then started rinsing the suds off as Lori had finished doing the same with her hair. Lori then looked back at her boyfriend with a smile.]

Lori: "Boo-Boo Bear, would you mind getting my back? I can't quite reach back there."

[Bobby could only smile lovingly as he lathered his hands with the soap before rubbing them all over his girlfriend's back. Lori let out a blissful sigh as she felt her boyfriend's tender hands rubbing every inch of her back.]

Lori: "Oh, Bobby. I love how you are with those hands."

[Bobby let out a small chuckle.]

Bobby: "You know me, Babe. I am pretty gentle with them."

[Bobby then started to wash Lori's shoulders before moving to her arms. As he got to Lori's hands, Bobby wrapped his arms around his girlfriend's waist and leaned forward before inhaling the familiar scent of coconut guava coming from her wet hair.]

[Lori smiled when she heard her boyfriend inhaling her lovely scent.]

Lori: "My hair literally smells amazing, doesn't it?"

Bobby: "I can't help it, babe. Your coconut guava shampoo is something that I can never let escape my mind, because it makes me think a lot of you."

[Lori placed her hand on Bobby's as she closed her eyes.]

Lori: "You literally have a way with words, Bobby Boo-Boo Bear."

Bobby: "I try, Babe. You know, my mom used to give me bubble baths when I was really young, and that was right before Ronnie Anne came along."

[Lori glanced back at Bobby with one eyebrow raised.]

Lori: "Really? You know, it's interesting how rare such things were at your old home, considering what... the man of the house was like."

[Bobby sighed.]

Bobby: "I know. My madre, rest her soul, wanted to be the doting parent, despite my father's nature. He wasn't too rough on us back then, though it's probably because he saw me as his heir to his business... little did he know that business was doomed right from the start. But the moment Ronnie Anne was born, things went downhill for Mom, for me, and for Ronnie Anne."

Lori: "Aw, Boo-Boo Bear, I'm so sorry to hear that. Your mother was a really sweet woman."

[Lori sighed.]

Lori: "Sometimes I wish I could've prevented her demise."

[Bobby planted another kiss on Lori's neck, making her tingle.]

Bobby: "You know none of that was your fault, Babe. I'm just really happy I get to share a bath with my favorite girlfriend. Not that I have any others."

[Lori giggled as she turned around to face Bobby before wrapping her hands around the back of his neck as he looked into his eyes.]

Lori: "You are such a sweet man, Bobby. Literally any girl would be lucky to have you."

[Bobby caressed Lori's cheek as he looked into her eyes.]

Bobby: "But I don't want any girl, Lori. I don't want any girl but you, because I love you."

Lori: "Awww, Boo-Boo Bear."

[And with that, Lori and Bobby locked lips and began making out. Bobby rubbed his fingers through his girlfriend's wet hair and Lori moved her hands around Bobby's back as they both continued to kiss passionately, battling their tongues as their naked bodies pressed against one another.]

[After about a minute, they both stopped making out for a moment and moved back a little, giving Bobby the chance to speak.]

Bobby: "You know, the only few things missing here are a few lit candles and dim lighting... Not that I'm complaining or anything, but it would make for a nice setup."

[Lori gave her boyfriend another brief kiss on the lips.]

Lori: "That's not a bad idea, Boo-Boo Bear. I would love some lit candles on the edge of our tub. That would literally be so romantic. But... I can take what I can get just as long as you're here."

[And with that, Lori and Bobby went back to making out for about 30 seconds. By that time Lori's hands lowered from her boyfriend's back down to his buttocks, giving the left cheek a little squeeze. Bobby in turn, started moving his kisses to Lori's neck. The young woman had goosebumps as she held onto Bobby's wet hair before she felt a nibble on the side of her neck.]

Lori: "Oh Bobby yes... You really are such a good kisser..."

Bobby: "I know I am, Babe."

[After a few more seconds, Lori gently pushed Bobby back before putting her index finger on his chest.]

Lori: "Aren't you going to wash my breasts now?"

[Bobby stared at his girlfriend's twins for a few seconds before nodding in agreement. After taking another handful of soap and lathering it in both hands, Bobby placed them over Lori's breasts and began massaging them, much to the satisfaction and bliss of the young mother.]

Lori: "Oh! That's right, Bobby. All over every inch of them."

[Bobby smiled sneakily as he gave both of Lori's tits a good squeeze, making her moan again.]

Lori: "Oh! You are such a sneak, Bobby."

[Bobby then gently grabbed Lori's upper arms as she looked into her eyes again.]

Bobby: "You think that's sneaky? Then how's this?"

[Bobby immediately planted his face right between Lori's breasts and bobbed his head left and right as he began making motorboat noises, inciting some laughs of delight from the eldest Loud sibling.]

Lori: "Cut it out, Bobby! That tickles!"

[Bobby stopped for a brief moment to look up at his girlfriend with a smirk.]

Bobby: "I'm just trying to spread the soap a little, Babe. You know how it goes."

[Bobby continued to make motorboat noises as he kept on teasing his girlfriend.]

Lori: "You are such a literal nut, Bobby Boo-Boo Bear!"

[This went on for a few more seconds before Bobby regained his composure and moved back. Lori looked ahead to see that some of the suds got on his face, making it look like he was sporting a white beard like an old man or Santa Claus. Lori gave off another playful giggle at her boyfriend's appearance.]

Lori: "Well, Bobby, I rest my case."

[Bobby could only chuckle in response before Lori rinsed the suds off his face by splashing water on it.]

Bobby: "Aw, Babe. I really liked that new look."

[Lori giggled before she felt her chest being splashed with water, rinsing all the suds off of it.]

Bobby: "Looks like you're exposed again, Babe. Better get ready, because I'm coming for round two."

[And with that, Bobby started peppering Lori's chest with kisses before giving an occasional lick, making the Loud woman moan even more.]

Bobby: "You like that, Babe?"

Lori: "Oh! I love it so much! Literally so fucking much!"

[Bobby then turned his attention to Lori's left breast and started licking it while pinching her right nipple, earning him another moan of pleasure from his girlfriend.]

Lori: "Oh yes, Bobby!"

[Bobby kept on licking and pinching for 30 seconds until Lori started lactating from her left breast.]

Bobby: "Did that feel good, Babe?"

Lori: "Literally."

[Bobby then laid back in the tub as Lori looked down at him.]

Bobby: "Well Babe, believe it or not, this is only the tip of the iceberg."

[As Bobby laid back in the tub, the tip of his member poked out of the water like an iceberg as Lori stared at it in amazement. Lori turned and repositioned herself to where her ass and womanhood met Bobby's face as she herself looked down at her boyfriend's hard taquito. Lori grasped her lover's shaft in her left hand and pumped it a few times as she spoke seductively while wiggling her butt a little as Bobby looked on with excitement while moaning from the feeling of his erect manhood being pumped.]

Lori: "Are you gonna start washing my butt now, Boo-Boo Bear? You know you want to."

[Lori let out a purr and a giggle as she continued stroking her boyfriend's member and moving her ass around in front of his face.]

[With a grin of arousal on his face, Bobby took another handful of soap and started rubbing his hands on Lori's thighs and backside. The Hispanic young man could not help but admire his girlfriend's derriere as he continued to move his hands all over both cheeks.]

Bobby: "Oh, Lori... Your culo is really amazing... And seeing it covered in suds really brings new meaning to bubble butt."

[Lori giggled at her boyfriend's quip as he continued to caress her derriere.]

Lori: "Careful, Bobby. You're literally going to make Luan jealous with that pun."

[After giving off another playful smirk, Bobby smacked Lori's right butt cheek, eliciting a moan of arousal from the eldest Loud sister as her glutes jiggled from that slap.]

Lori: "Oh yes!"

Bobby: "You are one naughty girl, Lori!"

[Bobby then smacked Lori's left butt cheek, making her moan again.]

Lori: "I have been naughty, haven't I? I have been VERY naughty thinking of you!"

[And with that, Bobby gave both of Lori's butt cheeks a good squeeze, making the blonde moan yet again.]

Bobby: "Yeah... I can tell that you are."

[Lori stroked Bobby's penis again as she spoke to him.]

Lori: "Are you ready for this, Bobby Boo-Boo Bear?"

[Lori then moved her ass back to where Bobby's mouth met her womanhood. Bobby then wrapped his left arm around Lori's curves and his right hand on her back as he stuck his tongue out.]

Bobby: "Are you, Babe?"

[And with her boyfriend's permission, Lori opened her mouth and started sucking the tip of his manhood as she felt her inner walls being tantalized by Bobby's tongue. Bobby also reached his right hand forward and cupped Lori's right breast in it as the two young lovers kept on pleasuring one another.]

[Finally, after about five minutes of pleasure from both sides, Bobby moaned as he ejaculated on Lori's face while the Loud girl equally moaned as her juices trickled from her womanhood and around the Santiago man's mouth. Bobby licked some of the juices from his mouth before speaking to Lori again.]

Bobby: "So how was that, Babe?"

[Lori breathed for a few moments and wiped most of Bobby's seed off his face before answering his question.]

Lori: "I think we'll have more to clean after this. But other than that, you are amazing. Your timing literally couldn't be any better."

Bobby: "Yeah, I think I have pretty good timing when it comes to my queen's needs."

[Bobby laid back in the tub again as Lori got on top of him and put her hands on his chest.]

Bobby: "You ready for the last round, Babe?"

Lori: "I've been ready, Bobby Boo-Boo Bear. I want you inside me right now!"

Bobby: "So do I, Lori."

[After aligning his member with Lori's womanhood, Bobby slowly slid inside his girlfriend and she began riding him like a bull as they both moaned with pleasure. The water in the tub moved around with Bobby and Lori's movements, some of it falling out and landing on the floor. Bobby could never forget the warmth inside Lori.]

Bobby: "Does this feel good, Lori?!"

Lori: "It does! Oh! It really, REALLY fucking does!"

[Bobby started thrusting at a faster pace as Lori continued to ride him with her hands behind her neck. Bobby took that moment to reach out and grab Lori's breasts again as she kept riding, making her moan even louder.]

Lori: "That's right, Bobby! They're all yours for the taking!"

[This went on for about five minutes until the both of them were about close to reaching their climax.]

Lori: "Oh Bobby Boo-Boo Bear, take me!"

Bobby: "Almost... there! I love you... so much!"

Lori: "Oh God! Bobby, I'm gonna-"

[Lori and Bobby moaned loudly as they both climaxed. Lori's juices trickled from her vagina and over Bobby's member. Both of them breathed heavily as they laid in the tub with Lori now laying on top of her boyfriend and resting her head on his chest.]

Bobby: "Ay dios mio... That was better than I expected. What about you, Babe?"

Lori: "I loved it, Bobby. You literally never cease to amaze me."

Bobby: "Well, I aim to please my lady... No pun intended."

[Lori giggled and kissed Bobby on the lips. She then let out another sigh as she laid her head back on the young Santiago man's chest. After a few seconds, Lori opened her eyes and got on her feet before reaching her hand to her boyfriend.]

Lori: "We better finish up now before it gets too dark."

[Bobby nodded before taking Lori's hand, allowing her to him to his feet. Lori then turned the shower on and the water fell on the both of them and down their bodies. The two lovers lathered every inch of their body with soap and they even took turns washing themselves or each other.]

[After about 10 minutes, Bobby and Lori were properly cleaned and dried themselves with towels before heading back to their room to get dressed for their date. After a few minutes, Bobby had just gotten himself fitted into a black tuxedo and was now sitting on the bed waiting patiently for Lori to come out of the bathroom.]

[Finally, Lori came out of the bathroom wearing her blue formal dress as Bobby stared at her with astonishment.]

Lori: "Okay, Bobby, I'm ready! Does the skirt show too much?"

[Lori did a little twirl, making the skirt flow a bit and nearly exposing what was underneath. Bobby blushed as he watched his girlfriend's alluring display before giving her a smile of approval along with a thumbs up.]

Bobby: "Not at all, Babe. You look asombrosa, as always."

Lori: "Awww! Thanks, Boo-Boo Bear."

[Lori walked over to Bobby with a smile and leaned forward before kissing him on his cheek.]

Lori: "We better get going before we literally lose our light."

Bobby: "No argument there, Babe. Let's go."

[Bobby stood up before he and Lori made their way to the front door. Lori collected the keys off the nightstand before she and Bobby were out the door. As soon as they were outside, they ran into Deidre, who had recently come back from spending quality time with Clyde and dropping him off at his house.]

Deidre: "Hey, Lori. Hey, Bobby. How are you two enjoying your off time?"

[Bobby chuckled at Deidre's words. It was clear to him and Lori that Deidre may have heard about the Louds taking care of Marty for the day.]

Bobby: "I'd say it's been quite a day so far, Miss Hayes. Wouldn't you agree, Babe?"

[Bobby glanced over at his girlfriend.]

Lori: "It has literally been a relaxing time for us. Bobby and I are just about to go out to dinner and then we'll come pick up Marty from my family's house."

Bobby: "Yeah, we're having Jean Juan's tonight."

Deidre: "Jean Juan's, huh? I haven't been there since high school. Boy, what I wouldn't give for that buffet. Mm-mmm-mmm!"

[Bobby and Lori looked at Deidre for a few seconds. Deidre then cleared her throat before speaking to the young couple again.]

Deidre: "Well, I won't take up too much of your time, kids. I better get ready to relax for the evening. Have fun now, you hear?"

[And with that, Deidre made her way into the apartment complex as Bobby and Lori waved goodbye to her.]

Lori: "We will, Deidre."

Bobby: "Sí, gracias, Miss Hayes."

[Once they had finished waving, Bobby and Lori got in their SUV with the eldest Loud sister taking the wheel. Lori then turned the key in the ignition before she and Bobby pulled out of their parking spot and drove off for Jean Juan's.]

[However, a mysterious woman of Japanese descent was watching the couple from the shadows like a ninja. She then reached into her jacket and pulled out a cell phone before speaking to somebody on the other end.]

Woman: "Come in, Piaf. This is Tsunami. Are you there?"

[The person on the other end spoke with a French accent and sounded feminine.]

Piaf: "Thees ees Piaf. What ees your, how you say, statis report, Tsunami?"

Tsunami: "They are heading for Jean Juan's French Mex Buffet. You must make your way there before they do and make sure not to draw any suspicion to yourself."

Piaf: "Oui, oui, Tsunami. I will head over to le establishmont toot suite. Also, I have been meaning to try some of their fine cuisine anyway. It fills me with intrigue."

Tsunami: "You do what you have to do, but remember; We must gather enough evidence for sensei so that she will go over her plan."

Piaf: "But of course, mon ami. We shall not let our leader down! Viva La Vendetta!"

Tsunami: "Arigato."

[The Japanese woman hung up and holstered the radio before letting out a concerned sigh.]

Later, at Downtown Royal Woods...

[Bobby and Lori had just driven into Downtown Royal Woods as the young mother had a look of concern on her face.]

Lori: "Bobby? Am I literally a helicopter mom?"

[Bobby looked over at his girlfriend with one eyebrow raised.]

Bobby: "What makes you say that, Babe? You don't look like a helicopter."

[Lori sighed.]

Lori: "I mean, am I being overbearing."

Bobby: "Oh... Well, I don't think you're being overbearing, Babe."

Lori: "I appreciate the thought... It's just that... I really miss Marty."

Bobby: "I figured as much. I've seen you have those panic attacks back at home."

Lori: "I know, and I'm sorry. I just worry about our little Bumblebee so much. Especially after everything we went through back in February."

[Bobby sighed.]

Bobby: "Yeah... February was a pretty rough day for us, and for everyone else."

[Bobby then smiled and put his hand around his girlfriend as she kept her eyes on the road.]

Bobby: "But there's nothing to be sorry for, Babe. I miss Marty too, but I'm sure he's fine with your family and Ronnie Anne. It's not like he's been taken from us, is it?"

Lori: "I guess not. But still, you've seen how rowdy my siblings get. I'm really worried that something bad could happen to our son while he's staying with them, all the while we aren't there to prevent that from happening."

[Lori was on the verge of tears as she said this. Bobby pulled Lori close while twirling a strand of her hair with his index finger, all the while Lori kept her eyes on the road ahead.]

Bobby: "Lori, it's natural for the both of us to be concerned for our son, but I think you're worrying too much. Your siblings and Ronnie Anne love Marty a whole lot, especially Ronnie Anne. I'm sure they're doing their best to be careful around him."

[Lori sighed.]

Lori: "I really hope so. Thanks, Boo-Boo Bear."

Bobby: "Anytime, Babe."

[And with that, Bobby leaned forward before kissing Lori on the lips before rubbing his fingers through his girlfriend's hair.]

Bobby: "Perhaps a nice meal at Jean Juan's will help ease your mind a little."

[Lori smiled at her boyfriend's reassurance, but she still felt a little worried about her little Bumblebee.]

[At that moment, Bobby and Lori had arrived at the very fusion restaurant that bore the neon sign of the stout man in a sombrero holding a bowl of food. Upon finding a place to park, Bobby and Lori got out of the SUV and went inside the restaurant hand in hand.]

Later, inside Jean Juan's...

[Bobby and Lori sat at a table in the middle of the restaurant eating together. Bobby had a plate of 7-layer nachos with fromage while Lori had a plate of churro baguettes. As they were eating, Bobby blushed as he could feel a familiar foot or two brushing against his leg while Lori stared lovingly at him.]

Lori: "This was literally a nice idea you had, Boo-Boo Bear. Going out to dinner at our favorite restaurant on our night out. I couldn't ask for anything more."

Bobby: "I know. It's a really nice and romantic way to end our us time for tonight."

Lori: "Yeah... And afterwards, it's back to our duties as parents."

[Lori sighed.]

Lori: "Oh well... I'm just so happy we can make this moment last."

Bobby: "Yeah... But still, there's plenty of other times we'll have to ourselves. This is just one of the first."

[As the young couple were dining, a mysterious woman wearing fashionable shades was watching them from a nearby table over a newspaper while trying her best not to draw attention to herself.]

Lori: "Oh, Bobby. I think you have a little bit of guacamole on your face."

[Bobby put his fingers over his mouth to find the spot.]

Bobby: "Where?"

[Lori leaned forward before planting a kiss on Bobby's lips. Bobby smiled as he stared lovingly at his girlfriend.]

Bobby: "You are quite a sneaky girl. You know that?"

Lori: "And you certainly do know sneaky, don't you, Bobby?"

[Bobby blushed, obviously getting what Lori was referring to when he came home from work yesterday afternoon, and also how he was during their bath earlier. He then leaned forward and whispered into Lori's ear.]

Bobby: "Lori, not in front of all these people. There could be kids watching us."

Lori: "Should we literally even care what those people think, Bobby?"

Bobby: "Well... I guess not."

[Suddenly, Bobby had a sudden cramp in his stomach.]

Bobby: "I think I need to use the restroom, Babe. Don't go anywhere."

[And with that, Bobby got up from his chair and made his way into the restroom as Lori remained in her seat at the table.]

[After about five minutes, Bobby came out of the men's bathroom only to find Lori standing by the door.]

Bobby: "Oh, hey Babe. What are you doing here?"

Lori: "Oh, nothing much, Boo-Boo Bear... I'm just literally in the mood for a churro right about now."

Bobby: "A churro? But, babe, you just had a churro baguette not too long ago."

Lori: "No, Boo-Boo Bear, not that. I mean..."

[Lori paused before leaning over to her boyfriend's ear and whispering into it as she circled her index finger around his chest.]

Lori: "...I want... your churro."

[Bobby blushed and smiled as his girlfriend lowered her hand to the Santiago man's crotch and started rubbing it a little.]

Bobby: "I think I see where you're going with this. But what do you say we get some dessert before we go?"

Lori: "Okay. I can wait for a little bit."

[And with that, Bobby and Lori made their way to the dessert bar. Among the many desserts were churros, tres leches cake. flan, and many others, but Bobby and Lori liked the tres leches cake the most.]

[At around 7:25, after paying the check for all their food, Lori and Bobby walked outside as the Loud girl dragged her boyfriend by his dress shirt before the both of them made it back to Cathy.]

Bobby: "Looks like someone's in a bit of a hurry."

Lori: "I can't help it, Bobby Boo-Boo Bear. You're literally going to love what I have planned for you."

[As soon as they approached the back of the SUV, Lori leaned her back against it as Bobby put his arms around her waist and locked lips with hers. After a few seconds of kissing, Lori blushed as she pushed her hands on Bobby's shoulders, making him stop.]

Lori: "Not out here, Bobby! Let's get in the back."

[Bobby let out a small chuckle.]

Bobby: "Of course, Babe. Wouldn't want anyone to see us. Would we?"

[Lori unlocked the cargo door by pressing a button on the keys, allowing her and Bobby to get in the back of Cathy. Bobby then shut the door before he and Lori went back to making out. Lori laid on her back and Bobby was on top as they started battling their tongues. After about fifteen seconds, they stopped for a moment to talk sweetly to each other.]

Bobby: "Oh, Babe, you taste so sweet... Like cinnamon and tres leches."

[Lori giggled as she put her hand on her boyfriend's cheek.]

Lori: "You're not too bad yourself, Bobby Boo-Boo Bear. Thank you so much for taking me out to dinner tonight."

[Bobby and Lori made out for a few more seconds before Bobby spoke.]

Bobby: "It's always a pleasure taking you out to eat."

[And with that, the two lovers went back to kissing each other. Lori caressed her hands all around her boyfriend's back before going under his tuxedo jacket and helping him take it off while wrapping her legs around the Hispanic man's waist. Lori started unbuttoning Bobby's dress shirt as she continued to make out with him, giving her a good view of his physique, along with his chest hair. Lori smirked as she twirled some of the hair with her index finger.]

Lori: "I haven't forgotten about that, have I?"

Bobby: "No, I can't imagine that you have."

[Bobby pulled his girlfriend in for another passionate kiss and they both continued to make out. After a few more seconds, Bobby and Lori turned over with the blonde woman now on top of her boyfriend as she continued to kiss him passionately while feeling his pecs with her hands. Lori moved her hands all over Bobby's body as Bobby did the same with Lori. Bobby then reached behind Lori until he felt his hands on his girlfriend's buttocks before grabbing them both. Lori moaned in her boyfriend's mouth as their bodies pressed against each other.]

Lori: "Oh, Bobby, I want us to do this again sometime. Eating out at Jean Juan's, that is."

Bobby: "I would love that, Babe. You think we could bring Marty with us as well?"

[Lori let out a soft giggle.]

Lori: "I literally wouldn't mind a family outing at our favorite restaurant. Just you, me, and our little Bumblebee eating together as a family."

Bobby: "I'm so happy you think so, Lori. Oh, you are so amazing. You are such a caring sister and a wonderful mother."

Lori: "And you are just as amazing, Bobby Boo-Boo Bear. I'm so happy to have you in my life, and Marty too."

Bobby: "I know you are... You and Marty mean a lot to me."

[Unbeknownst to the both of them, the mysterious woman also went outside and gave off a smirk when she saw the couple making love in their SUV as she held a digital camera in her hands and snapped a few shots.]

Piaf: "Ooh la la... Young amour. Scandalous."

[Finally, at around 7:30, the alarm went off on Lori's phone, making her and Bobby cease their moment of passion as they were both half-naked. Lori picked up the phone before turning off the alarm and then looking back at her boyfriend.]

Lori: "I think we better go get our baby now before it gets too late."

[Bobby sighed.]

Bobby: "As we should. But this moment was fun while it lasted."

Lori: "Literally."

[After getting dressed, Lori and Bobby fixed themselves up before getting in the driver and passenger seats of their SUV, respectively. Then Lori turned the key in the ignition as she and Bobby pulled out of the parking lot and drove towards the Loud House.]

[The strange woman, having taken enough photos of the couple in question, managed to make herself scarce as she sneaked away from the restaurant and got in her car. And as she drove away from Jean Juan's, the woman took her cellphone out of her coat and made a call to someone.]

Unknown Caller: "You rang?"

Piaf: "Allo, boss. Thees is Piaf. I have maneeged to acquire some saucy photos of zeh Loud girl and her mon ami."

Unknown Caller: "That's good, Piaf! Ya manage tah get any photos of her family as well?"

Piaf: "Not quite yet, boss. But in due time, we will gather enough info for your leetle presentation later on."

Unknown Caller: "Make sure dat ya do, Hughie. We're gonna need all the proof we can get if we're ever gonna teach dat Loud dame a lesson, and I don't wanna hear about any fuckups, capisce?"

Piaf: "Oui, oui, mon capitaine."

Unknown Caller: "And one uddah thing; We're gonna need some articles pertainin' to what happened to dis town. Somethin' about Alex Santiago's biker attack. Dat's gonna be very important."

Piaf: "And if I can't find any evidence?"

Unknown Caller: "Then you PLANT it. That Alex Santiago mug might've led the attack, but we all know who is REALLY responsible for it, don't we?"

Piaf: "But of course, boss. We weel gather the intel needed to expose ze ones responsible for zis unwarranted attack on ze town, and zey will answer for it."

Unknown Caller: "Good. Remember that I can't send any more of the crew over right now because of those unfortunate events. You just do what ya need tah do tah get the job done or I will fix you. Capisce?"

Piaf: "Understood, boss. Over and out."

[And with that, the French woman hung up as she focused her attention on the road ahead.]

Later...

[Lori and Bobby had just entered the suburbs as they continued on driving towards the Loud House.]

Lori: "That was literally a great meal we had back there, Bobby."

[Bobby looked over at his girlfriend.]

Bobby: "Which one?"

[Lori blushed and let out a giggle at her boyfriend's response before turning her head to look him in the eyes.]

Lori: "Both of them, Boo-Boo Bear."

[Bobby could only smile.]

Bobby: "Well, ask a stupid question... you get a sweet answer."

Lori: "Awwww..."

Bobby: "So, should we check up on Marty again?"

Lori: "Totes. I'll let mom know that we're coming to get him."

[And with that, Lori put her cell phone on the dash and used it to call Rita via the home phone at the Loud House before putting it on speaker, allowing Bobby to speak to the mother of his girlfriend as well. The phone beeped a couple of times before Rita's voice answered.]

Rita: "Hi, Lori. How are you and Bobby doing?"

Lori: "Just fine, Mom."

Bobby: "Sí. We've really enjoyed ourselves while Marty was away."

Rita: "Oh, that's nice to hear."

Lori: "Speaking of which, we just wanted to let you know that Bobby and I are coming to get Marty right now."

Rita: "Oh, you are? That's great."

Lori: "My little Bumblebee hasn't been too much trouble, has he?"

[Rita chuckled.]

Rita: "Of course not, Honey. At least not much, as far as I can tell."

Bobby: "Good to know, Rita."

Lori: "So where is he now?"

Rita: "He's on the porch with Lincoln and Ronnie Anne. I'd say they did a really good job watching over him."

Lori: "That's so sweet, Mom. I'll be sure to thank them both, and so will Bobby. Thanks."

[Bobby nodded with a smile.]

Rita: "It was my pleasure, honey. And you know that you are free to visit us whenever you are able to."

Lori: "I will, Mom. Take care. I love you."

Bobby: "Cuidarse, Rita."

Rita: "You're welcome, kids. Bye."

[And with that, the call had ended as Lori kept on driving.]

Lori: "My family has literally come through for us."

Bobby: "You see, Babe? They know what they're doing."

Lori: "Yeah... Though I think you were worried about Marty, too."

Bobby: "Oh, come on, Babe. I wasn't THAT worried."

[Lori simply gave her boyfriend a doubtful look, which was strong enough to see right through him. Bobby noticed this and sighed.]

Bobby: "Okay, so maybe I had my own share of worries, but can you really blame me? He's my son too."

[Lori put her right hand over Bobby's left hand as she smiled at him.]

Lori: "It's only natural, Boo-Boo Bear. All the same, I really appreciate you sharing your feelings with me."

[Bobby smiled lovingly at his girlfriend before giving her a kiss on her neck.]

Bobby: "What can I say? We're in this together after all."

[After a few more minutes, Lori and Bobby had finally arrived at the Loud House and parked right next to the driveway. Lori and Bobby looked to their left to find Lincoln and Ronnie Anne resting together on the porch steps. And laying in Ronnie Anne's arms was Marty snuggling with Blue Bear.]

[Lori's heart melted as she saw her son resting on his paternal aunt's chest as did Bobby's. They then got out of the SUV and walked over to Lincoln and Ronnie Anne, and at that moment, the baby yawned and slowly opened his eyes before looking up to see his mother and father looking down at him with smiles on their faces.]

Lori: "Hi there, Bumblebee... Did you miss me and daddy?"

[Lori scooped Marty in her arms and cradled him as the baby smiled and cooed. Bobby then lovingly tousled his son's hair before the baby gurgled and reached out to his only uncle and paternal aunt, who slowly opened their eyes and saw their respective older siblings.]

Bobby: "You had fun with your relatives today, didn't you?"

[Bobby began ticking his son's chin, making the baby giggle. Lincoln and Ronnie Anne smiled as they saw Bobby and Lori doting over Marty.]

Ronnie Anne: "He certainly did, Bobby."

Lincoln: "Things were a little messy at first, but nonetheless, Marty had a great time."

[Lori crouched down to her brother's level and put her free hand on his left shoulder as she looked him in the eyes.]

Lori: "Well... I gotta say, Lincoln, thank you so much for watching our little bumblebee for us. What would we literally do without you?"

[Bobby then got down on one knee as he began rubbing his honorary brother's head.]

Bobby: "Sí, Lincoln. Not only are you a great bro, but you've definitely proven yourself to be an awesome uncle, too."

Lincoln: "Thanks, Bobby. You know I'll gladly watch Marty anytime... or at least whenever I am able to."

Ronnie Anne: "So will I, as long as I'm not too busy."

Lori: "We'd literally appreciate the thought, you guys. And by the way... I love you very much, Lincoln."

[And with that, Lori gave her brother a hug while Bobby did the same for Ronnie Anne before turning his attention to the white-haired Loud boy.]

Bobby: "By the way, Lincoln, since I'm here now, I might as well say it... Gracias."

Lincoln: "For what?"

[Bobby walked over to Lincoln before tousling his hair.]

Bobby: "For saying hi to me earlier. I haven't forgotten about that."

[Lincoln chuckled.]

Lincoln: "You're welcome, Bobby."

[At that moment, Marty yawned and his eyes fluttered, prompting his mother to break the hug.]

Lori: "Well, we have to get back home now. We need to get this little one ready for his bedtime."

Lincoln: "Good point, Lori."

[Lincoln yawned and stretched his arms straight up.]

Lincoln: "I think I better get ready for bed myself. I'll see you in the morning, Ronnie Anne."

[Lincoln got on his feet before opening the front door and walking back into the house. Ronnie Anne was about to follow her white-haired friend before her brother stopped her.]

Bobby: "Hold on a minute there, Ronnie Anne. I want to have a few words with you before you settle down."

[Ronnie Anne sat back down on the porch steps as Bobby looked over at Lori.]

Bobby: "Just give me a few minutes, Babe. I need to speak with Ronnie Anne for a bit."

[Lori nodded before making her way back to Cathy while Bobby sat next to his sister on the steps.]

Bobby: "You know, Ronnie Anne, out of all of his aunts, Marty seems to be taken with you the most. And his Uncle Lincoln, too."

[Ronnie Anne rubbed the back of her head before she replied.]

Ronnie Anne: "Well, it was nothing, really. Marty can be quite a handful."

Bobby: "Yeah, but you all handled him better than Lori and I thought you would."

[Bobby then pulled her sister close as he spoke.]

Bobby: "And since you and Lincoln did a wonderful job, how would you both like to be Marty's personal guardians whenever he's with you?"

[Ronnie Anne beamed as she stared at her brother.]

Ronnie Anne: "Personal guardians? Really?"

Bobby: "Why not? You and Lincoln are clearly Marty's favorite aunt and uncle... Of course, Lincoln's his only uncle. Plus, with how you wanted to help him weeks ago, you're really protective of him."

[Ronnie Anne then hugged her brother.]

Ronnie Anne: "Gracias, Bobby! You're the best!"

[And with that, Bobby happily returned the embrace.]

Bobby: "I try to be, Nie-Nie."

Lori: "Let's get going, Bobby!"

[Bobby and Ronnie Anne broke from their hug before the Santiago girl spoke.]

Ronnie Anne: "You better get a move on now, Bobby. I'll tell Lincoln the good news tomorrow morning."

[Bobby nodded and got up to his feet. He then approached the SUV before getting in the passenger seat beside Lori. Lori was about to drive away before Ronnie Anne called out.]

Ronnie Anne: "Wait!"

[Lori and Bobby looked over at Ronnie Anne as the girl stood up and walked over to the driver's seat.]

Ronnie Anne: "Can I say something to Marty before you guys go?"

[Lori and Bobby looked at each other and smiled before Lori gave Ronnie Anne her answer.]

Lori: "Okay, but you literally have a minute. We have to get our baby bear back home in time for bed."

Ronnie Anne: "Gracias, Lori. I won't be long."

[Ronnie Anne walked over to the back door and opened it before sitting next to Marty, who looked over at his aunt with curiosity.]

Ronnie Anne: "Hola again, Marty. I'm really happy that your papi chose me and your uncle Lincoln to be your guardians, just as he has been to me years ago. Whenever you come back here for a visit, your uncle and I shall keep you out of harm's way and we will give you all the love and attention we could ever give to you. You are our sobrino and you matter very much to us."

[Marty reached out for Ronnie Anne and the Santiago tomboy gave him a hug and a kiss on the forehead. Bobby and Lori saw this through the mirror and smiled.]

Bobby and Lori: "Awwww..."

Bobby: "B.A.E... Best... Aunt... Ever..."

Lori: "Alright, Ronnie Anne. I think you better head back inside now. It's getting late. Have a good night."

Ronnie Anne: "Okay then. See you soon, Martinez."

[Ronnie Anne gently rubbed Marty's head as she said this.]

Bobby: "Buenos noches, Nie-nie."

Ronnie Anne: "You too, hermano. Take care."

[After giving Marty another kiss on the forehead, Ronnie Anne got out of the car and shut the door as carefully as she could before walking back towards the house. Once Ronnie Anne was far enough from Cathy, the family of three pulled out of the driveway and headed back home as Ronnie Anne made her way back into the Loud House.]

Later...

[The drive back home to Carlisle Park Apartments was quiet and uneventful. Marty was sleeping in his car seat as his mother kept her eyes on the road ahead and his father looked at the baby through the rear view mirror.]

Lori: "You know, Bobby, I think it was really sweet of you to give Lincoln and Ronnie Anne guardianship over Marty. He could use somebody to watch over him while we aren't around."

Bobby: "Gracias, Babe. I know Ronnie Anne tends to be a little rough, but she really does care about her nephew. And since Marty loves her back, I trust her with his well-being. As for Lincoln... He's not only the best little brother I never had, but definitely the best uncle that Marty can ever have. He can learn a lot about life from him growing up."

[Lori put her right hand over her boyfriend's left hand as she glanced lovingly over at him.]

Lori: "I'm glad you think so, Boo-Boo Bear. Ronnie Anne and Lincoln are just what Marty needs in his life to help guide him through it. I'm literally glad that I trusted my gut on this one."

Bobby: "So am I, Babe. So am I."

[At that moment, Bobby and Lori passed by someone sitting at a bench. It was Katherine, pondering about her encounter with the little girl and the baby as tears streamed down her face. She had recently taken a test earlier this week and as it turned out, she was indeed pregnant.]

Katherine: I can't get rid of it. I don't care what'll await me next or what life will throw at me next! I'm keeping my baby!

[Katherine looked through her phone until she found Rosato's number. She then dialed the number and put the phone to her ear. After a few beeps, Rosato answered.]

Rosato: "Hello, Mulligan... Have you come to a decision regarding our... little arrangement... the other night?"

[Katherine took a deep breath before answering Rosato's question.]

Katherine: "Yes, Mr. Rosato... And after some consideration... I have decided that... I can't get rid of this baby. Actually, I don't WANT to get rid of my baby."

[After a few moments of silence, Rosato spoke again.]

Rosato: "Well... This is a pretty difficult situation. Think about what you're about to throw away if you reject this deal."

Katherine: "I'll manage. I'll continue to work as a garbage lady if I have to. I can take all the ridicule I can handle. But all I want is to give my child a loving life."

Rosato: "Now hold on a minute, lady! Let's not get way ahead of ourselves. I think there might be another way for you to pay off your debt."

Katherine: "What do you mean?"

Rosato: "Well, it's something that we best not discuss over the phone. Let's meet somewhere more private. Okay?"

[Katherine sighed as she rolled her eyes.]

Katherine: "If we must talk about this, then let's do it at my workplace."

Rosato: "The Burpin' Burger in Huntington Oaks? Again? I was thinking somewhere more classy like Giovanni Chang's."

Katherine: "You're the one who offered me this deal in the first place, so unless you have a better offer, I can dismiss you at any given time."

Rosato: "I wouldn't recommend it, Miss Mulligan. But all the same, I guess it's as good a place as any to reconvene. I've got another client waiting at the aforementioned place, so I guess we'll meet there tonight."

Katherine: "That's good. I'll meet you there at around 9:45 near closing time."

Rosato: "Same time as before? Very well then. I'll see you very soon, Miss Mulligan. And perhaps we can come to eh... a better compromise?"

Katherine: "We'll discuss that when I see you. Goodbye."

[And with that, Rosato hung up, leaving Katherine feeling frustrated.]

Katherine: "What is the deal with this guy?"

Later, at Bobby and Lori's Apartment, 8:30 P.M...

[Bobby carefully opened the front door before he and Lori walked into their apartment as the blonde held the handles of the car seat where her baby slept while sucking his thumb. Bobby then closed the door as quietly as he could as his girlfriend made her way into the nursery with the baby before he followed her. Upon entering the nursery, Lori carefully set the car seat down on the floor to not disturb her son as he was still sleeping. The blonde woman then bent down and carefully scooped Marty in her arms before putting the sleeping baby in his crib and covering him with his blanket. Lori leaned over the crib with a smile on her face as she looked down at her baby.]

Lori: "Look at him, Bobby Boo-Boo Bear. He's had a really big day with his relatives."

Bobby: "I know, Babe. I'm really glad your family and Ronnie Anne could watch over him."

Lori: "He's such a little angel when he's sleeping."

Bobby: "Yeah, but he can also be a little diablo when he is awake."

[Lori sighed.]

Lori: "Don't remind me, Bobby."

Bobby: "But regardless, we love him just the same. Don't we?"

[Lori's smile returned as she looked down at her son again before gently rubbing her fingers on his head.]

Lori: "Literally, Boo-Boo Bear. I love him more than any expensive gem in the whole world."

[Lori then leaned over and gave Marty a kiss on his forehead as the baby was still sleeping.]

Lori: "Sweet dreams, my little Bumblebee."

[Bobby looked down at his sleeping son before carefully rubbing his middle and index fingers through the baby's black hair.]

Bobby: "Buenos noches, mijo."

[And after turning on the mobile and the baby monitor, Bobby and Lori walked out of the nursery as quietly as they could before Bobby slowly closed the door behind him.]

Bobby: "What a day, Babe. We've had the apartment all to ourselves, we've had a relaxing bath together, we went out for dinner. So what do we do now?"

[Lori sighed.]

Lori: "Right now, I just want to get a good night's rest. It has been a long day and I am literally exhausted."

[Bobby gave Lori a smile.]

Bobby: "I hear you, Babe. I'm about ready to turn in myself."

[With that, Bobby and Lori made their way into their room. After they got out of their formal clothes and into their sleepwear, the two young parents got in bed together.]

[After a few minutes of laying on their backs, Bobby and Lori turned their heads to look at one another as they touched hands.]

Bobby: "Lori?"

Lori: "Yes, Bobby?"

Bobby: "I'm really happy with how everything turned out. I think that Ronnie Anne and Lincoln are going to be amazing guardians to our son."

Lori: "I know, Boo-Boo Bear. There's no need to remind me. I literally have a good feeling that Lincoln and Ronnie Anne will do a great job as Marty's guardians. I literally couldn't ask for anyone better."

Bobby: "Me neither, Lori... I love you."

[And with that, Bobby and Lori kissed for a few seconds before the both of them cuddled together. After the day they had, they needed their beauty sleep. Of course, it would be inevitable for them to hear the cries of their son and get up to tend to his needs. But regardless, they wouldn't trade that for anything.]

Later, at Huntington Oaks Burpin' Burger...

[It was around 9:45 when Katherine arrived at her current workplace. The moment she entered the fast-food establishment, she saw the same trench-coated man from two weeks ago sitting at a booth in the corner talking with a familiar young blonde woman. Upon further inspection, she recognized the woman as her co-worker Whitney, who she wasn't too thrilled to see, and the person in the trench coat and sunglasses had to be Rosato. Katherine took a deep breath and approached the two characters at the booth as the man in the trench coat turned his attention towards her while lowering his shades.]

Rosato: "Ah, Mulligan! You're just in time. Have a seat."

[Katherine did so and sat across from the person at the booth, right beside Whitney.]

Katherine: "Before you speak, I simply have to ask; What the hell is she doing here?"

[Katherine glanced over at Whitney as she finished her sentence.]

Whitney: "What? I'm not allowed to help you with your debt? You know, I am deeply hurt right now."

[Whitney put on a mock hurt face as she finished her sentence, which only garnered a sigh from Katherine before the older woman turned her glance to Rosato.]

Katherine: "What is this about, Rosato?"

Rosato: "Well, there may have been a 50% chance that I might have let her in on another one of my deals some time ago."

Two weeks ago...

[Whitney sat across from Rosato at the same booth as she began to explain everything that happened to her.]

Whitney: "Well, to start off, this slut has humiliated me not just once... but TWICE! I attempted to end her pathetic little romance with a certain boy that insulted me, but then I get thwarted and ratted out by their two nosy little twerp siblings! And because of that, she beat the crap out of me, right in the middle of the mall of all places! And ever since then, I've been expelled from my old high school and forced to move to this town, working at this sleazy rat hole named after a bodily function!"

[Whitney growled in frustration and took a few seconds to regain her composure before speaking again.]

Whitney: "For the previous seven months, I have been waiting and hoping for the day when I can see that bitch finally get what's coming to her."

Rosato: "All that in a nutshell, I might add. So just to clarify... Who exactly is this woman in question? Can I get a name?"

[Rosato raised an eyebrow before Whitney answered him.]

Whitney: "Who is she? Her name is Lori Loud."

[Rosato sighed as he rubbed his middle and index fingers against his temple.]

Rosato: "Oh mamma mia, this again... Yet another dame with a Loud problem to add to my list."

[Whitney raised an eyebrow at Rosato, curious about how he knows about Lori and her family.]

Whitney: "Another Loud problem? You mean you have problems with Lori Loud too?"

Rosato: "Long story, my dear, but I will give you the rundown of it..."

[And with that, Rosato cleared his throat before he started to explain.]

Rosato: "You see, I was an attorney for a client I once worked with. From what I've heard, he was the leader of a large gang of bikers from Detroit that raided Royal Woods for the sole purpose of going after one family. The Loud Family to be more specific. For the most part, he succeeded in catching all of them, but after what happened outside the city limits, he's now on Death Row in Ohio."

Whitney: "Wow... And I thought I was the only one with a grudge towards Lori. What exactly was that guy's name, if I may ask?"

Rosato: "Well, back when he led the gang and even before, he went by a stage name from his luchador years, 'El Jefe'. But his real name? Roberto Alejandro Martinez-Millan Luis Santiago Sr., or Alex for short."

Whitney: "Alex Santiago... Wait a minute! You mean to say that crazy son of a bitch is really Bobby Santiago's father?"

Rosato: "The very same guy, missy. Or was, rather. He also had a daughter... Ronalda, I think her name was. But after hearin' rumors about him abusing his family or some other crap, I for one am glad that I ducked out of the picture before he launched his attack."

Whitney: "So that daughter of his was the girl that Lori's brother was with when they exposed me last year. Did Santiago Sr. know anything about his son's affair with Lori as well?"

Rosato: "Why do you think he launched his attack on Royal Woods in the first place? From what I have seen on the news, he called his group 'Los Silenciadores Ruidosos'."

Whitney: "Los Silenci-what? Sorry, I don't speak Spanish."

Rosato: "So I can see. Well, in our language, the group was known as 'The Loud Silencers'. As I said before, following his insane attack on the town, he's on Death Row now and he ain't gettin' out anytime soon... not without a body bag. But back to the matter at hand; I'm helping my niece with a little job that concerns the Loud Family, specifically Lori and her mother, and she needs more fresh recruits for her group."

Whitney: "And have the police not noticed what was going on?"

Rosato: "Last time, the R.W.P.D. did respond, but apparently not fast enough. You see, Santiago had someone in the force to delay them until the kidnapping went well according to plan... To put it simply, he had a mole in the pig pen."

Whitney: "Right... I've watched Palmer's testimony on TV."

Rosato: "But anyways, that was all part of Santiago's old plan, and boy did it leave quite a mess. But now that my niece is calling the shots, she and her friends from her high school days are gonna be doin' things on the sidelines. All nice and quiet-like and such, ya know? Not even the police will notice a thing until it's all done."

Whitney: "So... If I could piece everything together... Your niece is reuniting her old high school gang and forming a bigger gang from it, all just to get back at Lori... And all because of her affair with her boyfriend?"

Rosato: "Precisely. You could blame these two kids all you want, but if you want my honest opinion, the entire Loud Family could be held responsible for this whole series of unfortunate events if they ever so happen to support such a relationship."

Whitney: "Well then... It seems that your niece and I share a common nemesis."

Rosato: "My point exactly, my dear. So what exactly do you want to gain from me?"

Whitney: "I want in on your niece's plan, and I want to bring my plus one in on it as well."

Rosato: "A plus one, you say?"

Whitney: "Yeah. Most of my old friend group have ditched me for that whore, Moniqua got sent to juvenile hall for fraud charges, and fuck whatever happened to that fink bitch Denis. I've got only one friend left from out of town, and she's the most agreeable person I know of. And she'll do anything to help me out as long as it involves family. In fact, she practically IS family to me."

Rosato: "And her name?"

Whitney: "She doesn't like using her real name at certain times, unless it's for personal or business-related stuff. So for the sake of her own confidentiality, she goes by her username thicc_qt, or T.Q.T."

Rosato: "Is that so? Well then, Miss Whetta, I think I can arrange a meeting between you two girls and my niece, just as long as I have her permission. But once I get the ok from her, I will let you know when you and your friend can come see her, provided that you keep my little chit-chat with Miss Mulligan a secret. Can you do that?"

Whitney: "Trust me, Mr. Rosato, I want to get even with Lori as much as your niece does."

Rosato: "Even if it means that you have to resort to... other means?"

[Whitney's eyes widened when he heard what Rosato just implied as the lawyer raised an eyebrow at her. However, not willing to show any signs of weakness towards the man (as it could mean her life as well), Whitney answered his question carefully.]

Whitney: "Yes... Even if I have to resort to... other means."

Rosato: "Then it's a deal, Whitney-baby."

[Rosato extended his hand towards Whitney, who stared at the man with disdain before shaking his hand.]

Whitney: "Fine... Just don't... call me... baby."

Rosato: "Right then."

[Rosato cleared his throat and got up from the booth.]

Rosato: "Well, I'll just be on my way to inform my niece about you and your plus one wanting to see her."

Whitney: "Thank you, Mr. Rosato."

Rosato: "You're welcome, doll-face."

[Whitney groaned as Rostato started walking towards the exit doors.]

Whitney: "Why must you keep calling me things like that? This is the 21st Century!"

[Rosato stopped at the exit and turned around to look at Whitney with a sly smirk on his face.]

Rosato: "Would you find it hard to believe that my grandparents were once members of the Detroit Partnership back in the '30s?"

Whitney: "Seriously?"

Rosato: "Oh yes! They were a regular Bonnie and Clyde back in the day. I can tell you the whole story if you are interested."

Whitney: "Tch... Whatever... Just go."

Rosato: "Can do, Miss Whetta. Ciao for now."

[And with that, Rosato walked out of the restaurant as Whitney started closing for the night. Once everything was off, she walked out through the back door and headed for home.]

Present day...

[Rosato had his elbows on the table and his hands clasped together as he finished explaining to Katherine.]

Rosato: "But it shouldn't concern you, Katherine. If we're ever going to get anywhere else, you two need to learn how to get along. Got that?"

[Katherine looked over at Whitney with a scowl and sighed after a few moments.]

Katherine: "Fine. Now, what was it you wanted to talk to me about?"

Rosato: "Alright then..."

[Rosato cleared his throat before he started to explain his proposition.]

Rosato: "I got a call from my niece not too long ago. She has recently moved out from her home one state over, and then moved over to another one in Detroit and she might need some help with a certain problem."

Katherine: "And what kind of problem is that?"

Rosato: "I'd rather not go into detail about it, but let's just say that she has a huge zit in her armpit that needs to be popped. You could say it's sort of a... Pit Pimple Popping Problem."

Katherine: "Ew..."

[Katherine felt like throwing up when she heard that phrase while Whitney simply made a face.]

Whitney: "Ick! Why'd you have to say it like that?"

[Rosato raised his hands as he continued to speak to Katherine.]

Rosato: "I know. I know. Me saying that might make you wanna heave, given your eh... condition, but it's all very simple, really. You help my niece deal with this problem, and your entire debt will be paid in full, plus interest."

[Katherine thought for a few seconds before looking at Rosato again.]

Katherine: "So, if I do this job for your niece... I get to keep my child, AND the means for a better job?"

Rosato: "You do indeed... Provided that you don't muck it up."

[Katherine thought again before asking Rosato another question.]

Katherine: "And what if I still refuse this deal?"

[Rosato's smile turned into a scowl as he answered Katherine's question.]

Rosato: "Then there will be grave consequences for you AND your family if you decline my offer. That answer your question?"

[Katherine's eyes widened when she heard what Rosato just told her.]

Katherine: "My family?"

[Rosato sighed as he spoke again.]

Rosato: "Yeah... It would be a real shame if something happened to that sweet little girl of your brother's. She could end up having no one to take care of her... or worse."

[Katherine gasped softly and covered her mouth as tears threatened to leak from her eyes. Was he really going to allow Katherine to keep her new job AND the baby? Was he really going to hurt her brother and his family if she rejected the offer, including her little niece? This was a whole new low for the ex-reporter and she was not prepared for it.]

Whitney: "Ouch! You just got blackmailed."

[Katherine wished she could just get up off her feet and run out of the restaurant as fast as she could. She wished she could just get to her brother's house and convince him and his family to leave town with her before something happened to them. Nonetheless, she had no choice but to accept Rosato's offer for the sake of her family's safety.]

Katherine: "Ok... I'll do it."

[Rosato's smile returned when he heard what Katherine said.]

Rosato: "That's a good girl. I knew we'd reach an agreement. You'll be meeting my niece at West Jefferson Avenue on Sunday, right under the Rouge River Bridge after dark. She goes by the name Hailey Rent to avoid suspicion. Just tell her that her dear old uncle sent you, and she should welcome you into her family with open arms. You get all that, Mully?"

Katherine: "Yes, I do."

Rosato: "So do we have a deal, Miss Mulligan?"

[Rosato extended his hand to Katherine, who looked at it for a few seconds before reluctantly shaking it.]

Katherine: "Yes... It's a deal."

[Rosato let out a small chuckle before letting go of Katherine's hand and retracting his own.]

Rosato: "I knew you wouldn't turn down my offer. I'll go give Hailey the good news as soon as I return home, and we'll meet up again once you both become better acquainted. Until then, Miss Mulligan... I will let you head for home. Ciao for now, until we meet again."

Katherine: "Of course, Mr. Rosato. Goodbye."

[And with that, Katherine got up from the booth and was about to head out the door when Rosato spoke again.]

Rosato: "Just remember, Miss Mulligan..."

[Katherine turned to look at Rosato before he spoke with a sly smirk on his face.]

Rosato: "I'll be watching you... and your whole family."

[Katherine sighed before leaving the restaurant as Whitney got up and approached the back, ready to start closing the establishment. Whitney then stopped at the counter before looking at Rosato again.]

Whitney: "And don't forget about my end of the deal, old man. I want to see your niece in person, and my escort is coming along. You got that?"

Rosato: "Loud and clear, doll."

Whitney: "And do not... call me 'doll'."

[Whitney let out a sigh and mumbled to herself as she went in the back.]

Whitney: "I swear to God, all this mob talk is starting to get really annoying."

[Rosato chuckled a bit and spoke softly to himself as he remained at the booth while twiddling his thumbs.]

Rosato: "Ah... Rocco Rosato, you still got that ol' charm with the ladies."

[As Katherine was walking home, she crossed her arms and looked down at the ground with a mix of fear and uncertainty on her face.]

Katherine: Oh dear God, I hope I'm making the right choice here... But I can't escape the feeling this will all end badly somehow. I really hope my family will understand.

So now that we've seen Bobby and Lori's side of the day, some stuff is unraveling in the background. It seems that Katherine has taken Rosato's deal, and after about months of waiting, Whitney has come back into the picture as well, wanting to get even with Lori. Will Katherine pull through this one task for her family's safety? And will she discover something sinister just waiting in the wings? And speaking of sinister, will Rosato's niece hire Whitney? And just who exactly are these two mysterious ladies spying on Lori and Bobby? All of that might have to wait, because most of the Louds are currently dreading a certain holiday at the beginning of April. And what's more is that it's also happening on the same day as another holiday that takes place every first Sunday of the month. Anything can happen when the Easter Fool comes to town. But until then, stay tuned.

Maikoh Locklear: Thanks.

Gamelover41592: Looks that way.

wollyworld: Thanks.

boygenius2020: You'll find out soon.

MoreABoutThomas: Until Lori graduates high school. I don't intend to put all my eggs in one basket. Speaking of eggs...

DarthWill3: Just be glad Katherine's not the one doing the revenge.

angrybirds123456: There's still plenty of stuff to wrap up before it's done.