Hearing that, Lincoln thought, 'Shit. Yeah, it's my nickname.'
After she got dressed, Polly said goodbye to Lincoln with a kiss on the lips.
"I'll be waiting for you next week," she said.
"I will be here," Lincoln replied.
Lincoln returned home, lost in thought.
"First it was Lynn, then it was Ronnie-Anne. Then Luna, Lucy, Leni, Lori, Tabby, and now Polly. I'm living out every man's fantasy, but I don't feel good doing it.
I'm also concerned about the casual relationship Tabby and Polly have with my sisters. What do they know, and what must my sisters tell me?"
"God, why can't things go back to how they were before? I miss the days when the only thing I had to worry about was how to get across the hall to get to the bathroom."
Before going to his grandparents' house, Lincoln stopped by his old house to borrow Lynn's training equipment.
The boy was once again hard-hitting Lynn's new punching bag, which had been replaced with a bag made of stronger material, and the chain holding it to the floor and ceiling was thicker. The boy's blows and kicks made the room resonate. Finally, with a kick, Lincoln ripped the chain from the ceiling and floor.
"Sorry, Lynn. I think your exercise equipment is no longer up to my strength. But don't worry. I will call someone to fix the holes."
"Speaking of holes. Want to make one quick?"
"I'm sorry, Lynn. But Polly left me dry this morning."
"Polly? Were you with Polly?"
Lincoln quickly covered his mouth when he realized what he said. "Shit. It ran away from me."
"I will have a long talk with her later."
"Hey, Lynn. By the way, she told me something that got me thinking."
"What did she tell you?"
"Well, her and Tabby."
"What? Did you also sleep with Tabby?"
"That's irrelevant now. The point is that they both knew I had a relationship with you and Luna."
"Did Luna tell her?"
"It's just that she was drunk."
"Classic from her."
"Anyway. They told me that what you and I did didn't seem strange to them because they knew something. Something that only you and Luna could tell me."
"So tell me. What do they know?"
Lynn's face changed into an expression of uncertainty. "Well, I think it would be better if we told you together."
"Okay. Let's call Luna."
"She's not home. She went with Sam and Tabby to meet the music producer."
"Do you know when she will return?"
"She said the test could take hours."
"Okay. I'll be back in the afternoon." Lincoln was about to leave when Lynn hugged him from behind.
"Where do you think you're going?"
"Lynn, I already told you no."
"I'm not asking you..."
-Thirty minutes later-
Lincoln pulled up his pants, while Lynn put on her shirt.
"I still don't understand how I submit to you so easily."
"I will always be the best at it."
Lincoln was heading towards the stairs when he saw Lori coming out of the bathroom. The girl looked sad as she looked at Lincoln. She quickly hid in the bathroom. Since that night, Lori has had trouble seeing her brother. She couldn't help but feel guilty for what happened.
Lincoln knocked on the door. "Lori. Can you come out? I think we need to talk."
The door opened slowly, and Lori glanced at him.
They were both in the room where Lori was staying, sitting on the bed.
"Lori. I know why you've been avoiding me these days. I know you feel uncomfortable when you see me. You already know what we did."
"What we did?! I did it," Lori corrected.
"Yes, of course."
"It's life that's shaping you. I know it's hard to accept and even more burdensome to understand how it happened. But I want you to know that I don't blame you for anything. I understand you. You were going through a war, and depression led you into alcoholism. But did you know? I'm grateful that it happened."
"Are you grateful that I forced you to have sex with me?"
"Not quite. I'm grateful because, thanks to this, you will become a mother. This was the motivation you needed to get rid of your addiction. You started your rehabilitation and psychotherapy. Little by little, you are returning to the Lori I remember. But do you know what I like most about you now?"
"What?"
"Despite everything, you still chose to have this child. You will love and protect him with all your heart."
Lori couldn't take it anymore and started crying. Lincoln was about to hug her, but he didn't expect Lori to kiss him on the lips. At first, Lincoln resisted! But when he saw how she was crying, he couldn't resist and exchanged a kiss.
Lincoln caressed Lori's cheek while she put her hand inside his shirt, caressing his abs.
Finally, they both separate. They both had red cheeks.
"Why did you do that? It doesn't bother me, but can you tell me?"
"I don't know. I just felt the need to do it."
Lincoln hugged Lori while caressing her stomach.
"Lori, I promise I'll take care of our baby."
"No, Lincoln. You don't have to do it. It was my fault. And even though I would love this child, it's something I have to carry alone."
"I will not allow it! I will not allow you to raise our child without help. Even though Mom and Dad have offered to help you, it is also my responsibility. Then please, let me help you take care of our son or daughter."
"Lincoln."
Lori was touched by Lincoln's words. She hugged Lincoln tightly. So much so that the boy began to feel pain in her arms. It was an emotional moment. But what they didn't know was that someone was listening to them through the half-open door.