Loud Visions 2

Chapter 10

            Everyone gathered at Lynn's Table restaurant. The news team set up a podium with multiple microphones and speakers. He wore his convincing suit. He had a tailored suit being made for when he receives his medal next week. Everyone was taking pictures when he arrived, and the news team had him live. Lincoln had a speech ready. His sisters came in support, while his friends and girlfriend, Stella, Clyde, Ronnie Anne, Zach, Liam, and Rusty, all watched on TV.

"Thank you for coming," Lincoln started, "While the court ruled in my family's favor, there are many who feel negatively towards them, especially my father. However, while my father and his recent actions are not in everyone's favor, his restaurant has been among the best in Royal Woods. Everything from the food, the staff, the service, and the cleanliness of the place have all lived up to everyone's standards, including the health inspectors'. My father, who ran this restaurant, is the only thing people don't like about this place, which is why no one is going in to eat."

There was a pause for effect, and the reporters were eager to hear what came next.

"Which is why we are replacing what is not likable with something that is likable – me."

The reporters gasped in surprise, and more flashes from cameras lit.

"Lynn's Table will become The Loud Table. We are calling for new and ambitious chefs who wish to become the new chef of The Loud Table. I have sent invites to several to arrive here for a cookoff. The judges—" Lincoln turned everyone's attention to three people on the side "—the Middleton twins and cuisine author Brian Omar."

The three adults smiled and waved at the reporters. Lincoln's sisters and his friends were surprised by this as well. Standing next to them were four other people – chefs. One man with tattoos, an African-American woman, and two Hispanic twin adults, a man, and a woman.

"Today, these contestants will compete to win the opportunity to be the new chef of The Loud Table. Chef Oscar Simmons, Chef Ruby Adkins, and the Dandler twins, Jack and Amanda!" Lincoln hollered.

The crowd applauded, and the chefs smiled and waved. They went over the rules and began – it was fun. The chefs would make their signature dish, and the judges would give them their best score. The chefs worked on a time limit, and each made their dish just in the nick of time. It was a really close call, but the Dandler twins won. Despite losing, the other two chefs got a lot of credibility, and since it was live, their names were treading – so they were good sports about it. The twins were hired, and the crowd gathered to have a seat at The Loud Table. They got a new sign and changed some things inside for a different design. From then on, business for The Loud Table was booming!

To say that Lincoln was the most famous person in the state of Michigan, let alone Royal Woods, was an understatement. Everyone heard of him. His name was floating around all over the country. There were even billboards with his face on them. The Loud family returned home so proud of their white-haired boy. That night, Lincoln called a sibling meeting, and they gathered in Lori and Leni's room.

"Okay, so we all know Lori is going to be a great golfer, but Lori, what if I told you that there's something you're just as good at besides golf?" Lincoln asked.

"What would that be?" Lori asked.

Lincoln summoned the light stream, pulled out a light orb, and handed it to her, "Business management."

"Huh?"

Lori took the orb and looked into the visions.

Lincoln explained, "Yeah, it turns out you're pretty good at it. I've seen visions of you becoming the business manager of The Loud Table and turning it into a successful chain. Again, you don't have to. It all depends on what you want in life. I'm just letting you know that if you want to do something besides golf, there's a successful opportunity as the family's restaurant's business manager. Plus—" Lincoln fast forward to seeing Lori in her mid-thirties wearing a white collared shirt with a black skirt and high heels. She had crystal earrings and red lipstick, "—the boss lady look really suits you."