This is my second Toy Story/Paw Patrol crossover, and I hope you enjoy it. I don't own either productions. Once this story is done, I have another one in this crossover I want to do!
"Eh. Ugh. Oh, there." Rubble sighed. "That's the last table, Mayor Goodway."
"Oh, thank you so much, Rubble!" Mayor Goodway exclaimed. "Do you think you pups could help set up the chairs?"
"No problem." Rubble nodded. "Arf. Arf." And he ran off to help Ryder, Rocky, Slinky, and Skye with the chairs.
"This is going to be a very special ceremony, isn't it, Mayor?" Ryder remarked.
"It sure is, Ryder." Mayor Goodway responded. "This will be the first Outstanding Law Enforcement Award Ceremony that Adventure Bay has held in twenty-three years."
"And Sheriff Woody Pride certainly deserves it." Ryder added.
"Yes, he has!" Mayor Goodway exclaimed proudly. Woody was being honored tonight at City Hall for his extraordinary lawman service to Adventure Bay. Not that there was really any crime in Adventure Bay, but that was also partly because Woody didn't let small misdemeanors slip by. The whole town would be there tonight to celebrate and show their support.
"Hi, Mayor! Hi, Ryder. Hi, pups." Mitsy Pride smiled as she arrived with her aunt Jessie Lightyear, her mom Bo Peep, and Katie and Cali.
"Mitsy!" Slinky wagged his tail and ran to her. She knelt down and he licked her face, making her giggle.
"Well, well, hello there." Mayor Goodway said cheerfully. "Are you all ready for the festivities tonight?"
"We sure are." Jessie nodded.
"This is going to be nice." Katie said.
"I can't wait to see the look on Dad's face when you present the award to him." Mitsy said wistfully.
"He still doesn't know, right?" Mayor Goodway asked.
"Nope. At least, I hope not." Bo Peep said sheepishly. "Buzz is keeping him busy today."
"And, if Woody hints that he's caught on, Buzz will keep him under control." Slinky said.
"So, Ryder? How is the setup going?" Katie asked.
"Just fine. We should have everything ready on time." Ryder replied.
"Is there anything we can do to help, Mayor?" Jessie asked.
"Oh my gracious! Yes!" Mayor Goodway cried with her face clasped in her hands. "The plaque! I completely forgot to pick up the plaque in Foggy Bottom! It arrived yesterday, and I forgot to claim it for the ceremony tonight! Oh, what are we gonna do? What are we gonna do? What are we gonna do?"
"I'll get it!" Mitsy announced. "Mom, I just got my driver's license last week, and I've been back and forth to Foggy Bottom several times. Could I take our car, Mom? I'll be careful. I will. Please?" Bo bit her lip, trying to process the idea.
"Uh, well..." She stammered. "I don't know."
"Woody said she's a good driver, Bo." Slinky interjected.
"I don't think you should drive all that way, by yourself." Bo said. Jessie slapped her knee and wrapped her arm around Bo.
"Aw, don't worry about a thing, Bo." She laughed. "I'll personally go with her and see that she gets back in one piece!"
Bo raised her eyebrows. "I, uh, wish you hadn't said that, Jessie."
"Oh, don't get all flustered, Bo." Jessie said. "Everything will be okay. I promise."
"The plaque really needs to be collected." Mayor Goodway said.
"Don't worry, Mrs. Pride." Rubble spoke up. "I've seen Mitsy drive around town, and she's never had any accidents." Bo was trying to decide whether to call Woody and ask his opinion or just give her own consent.
"Jess, if I say yes, will you please keep a sharp eye on her?" Bo asked cautiously.
" 'Course I will." Jessie smiled. "No sweat."
"I can't believe I'm gonna say this," Bo said hesitantly, "but all right, since this is a surprise for your father." She looked at Mitsy whose eyes lit up.
"Thanks, Mom. And don't worry. I'll be careful and watch where I'm going." Mitsy said.
"And Cali and I will ride along for moral support." Katie said. Cali gaped at her incredulously.
"Thanks, Katie." Mitsy smiled. Bo reluctantly handed her daughter the car keys, and the girls ran to the car.
"Good luck, Mitsy!" Slinky called.
"Thanks, bud."
"We'll be back before Woody gets here!" Jessie announced from the passenger's seat.
"We'll be waiting!" Mayor Goodway called back.
"Yeah. Don't be late." Rocky laughed.
"We won't." Katie said.
"Okay, girls. Let's ride!" Jessie cheered. Mitsy started the motor.
"We'll be back!" Mitsy waved as they drove away.
Ryder laughed. "Okay, pups. Let's get back to work." The pups barked and followed him.
"She'll be fine, Bo." Slinky said encouragingly.
"I hope so." Bo sighed, watching the car off in the distance. She was nervous about her daughter driving all the way to Foggy Bottom, in a hurry, and being responsible for other passengers. It was true that Woody had said she was a good driver and she hadn't had any accidents before, but Bo just had an uneasy feeling particularly today. "Please keep them safe." Bo prayed.
