As the sun rose the next morning Elias yawned as he woke up & rubbed the sleep out of his eyes before getting out of bed & getting dressed. As he put his clothes on he thought about Ryder & how he hoped Ryder was feeling better than yesterday.

"It'll be nice to see Ryder feeling better than yesterday. Hopefully as time passes he'll slowly get better. I'm not sure how long it'll take for him to make a full recovery but I'm going to make sure we care for him & attend to his needs" thought Elias as he finished getting dressed. He wasn't sure whether Ryder would feel any better today or not, but he planned to check on him once he ate breakfast. Angel, Kelly & Terry soon woke up & got themselves dressed. Elias smiled at them as they got ready for the day.

"Good morning guys. Did you sleep well?" asked Elias with a smile.

"I did. I feel refreshed & ready for another day" said Angel as she returned the smile.

"I'm glad to hear that. How do you think Ryder's doing?" asked Elias.

"I don't know. I hope he's not feeling worse" said Kelly as a worried look appeared on her face.

"I feel the same way. I'm sure he'll be feeling better than yesterday. We'll find out soon enough" said Elias as he smiled reassuringly at Kelly.

"Let's eat. I'm starving" said Terry as his stomach growled. Angel, Elias & Kelly chuckled as they & Terry headed to the kitchen. Once they got there Elias & Kelly grabbed the pup food & filled Angel & Terry's bowls. Angel & Terry happily gobbled down their food as Elias & Kelly began making their own breakfast. They decided to make some pancakes. After pouring the mixture into the pan they waited until the pancakes were ready to be flipped. The delightful aroma of the pancakes filled the kitchen & made Elias & Kelly feel euphoric. To them it was a stimulation of their senses.

"I love the smell of freshly baked pancakes in the morning" said Elias as he smiled happily.

"Me too. I feel like I'm on cloud 9 right now. I bet they'll taste as good as they smell" said Kelly as she also smiled happily. A few minutes later the pancakes were flipped so that they could finish cooking. Elias & Kelly grabbed the butter & syrup from the fridge & pantry as they waited for their pancakes to finish. After the pancakes finished cooking Elias & Kelly put their pancakes on their plates & took them over to the table. After sitting down, they spread butter & syrup over their pancakes before tucking in. The pancakes tasted light & fluffy & the butter & syrup gave them a salty & sweet taste that balanced each other out perfectly. In short it was the perfect pancake breakfast. After Elias & Kelly finished eating they put their dirty dishes in the dishwasher before going to check on Ryder. They both felt nervous as they walked to his room.

"There's a chance Ryder might not be awake yet. We need to make sure we don't disturb his slumber" said Elias.

"Indeed. The last thing we need is to give Ryder a panic attack from startling him awake" said Kelly.

Once Elias & Kelly arrived at Ryder's room they slowly opened the door & entered the room as quietly as they could. They slowly walked over to the bed to check on Ryder making sure not to be too loud. Once they reached the bedside they noticed that Ryder was still asleep. The sick bucket was empty indicating that Ryder hadn't been sick in the middle of the night & the water bottle was ¾ full indicating that Ryder had drunk some water before he fell asleep. Elias put his hand on Ryder's forehead to check his temperature. Ryder felt quite warm indicating that he still had a bit of a fever. Elias was a bit concerned about Ryder's core body temperature but at the same time he was glad Ryder hadn't vomited or had any trouble during the night.

"For the most part it seems he's gotten a good night's rest. Once he wakes up we'll be able to see if he feels any better than yesterday" whispered Elias.

"It looks like he's doing OK. I'm glad he doesn't appear to be feeling worse" whispered Kelly as Elias & herself sighed in relief. Suddenly Ryder's eyelids began to flutter. He stirred as he slowly sat up & yawned.

"Good morning Ryder. We didn't wake you, did we?" asked Elias as he looked at Ryder with concern.

"No. I feel somewhat better than yesterday. I still feel sore & tired, but I don't really feel nauseous & I don't feel so shaky & weak either" said Ryder as he gave Elias & Kelly a reassuring smile.

"We're glad to hear that. Would you like us to make you some breakfast?" asked Kelly as she smiled sympathetically at Ryder.

"Yes please. Buttered toast will be fine. 1ST I should get dressed" said Ryder as he hopped out of bed. Despite not being as shaky & weak as the previous day he still found it difficult to move by himself. Elias & Kelly went to the closet & retrieved 1 of Ryder's outfits before helping him get dressed. Ryder appreciated the help Elias & Kelly gave him. Their kindness warmed his heart.

"It's nice to see how much generosity Elias & Kelly are showing. I don't know if I'd cope as well without them feeling like this. Their dedication to helping me make a full recovery is admirable. Even though they have a lot of responsibility resting on their shoulders I trust them to be able to handle any challenges & obstacles they face. Adventure Bay is in good hands" thought Ryder as he smiled while Elias & Kelly helped him into the kitchen. After sitting him down at the kitchen table Elias & Kelly went to make some toast. They grabbed 2 slices of bread from the pantry & popped them in the toaster. 1 minute later the toast popped out. The aroma it gave off was refreshing & warm. Elias & Kelly spread butter on the toast before serving it to Ryder. Ryder smiled happily as he ate his breakfast. Elias & Kelly were glad to see Ryder enjoying his food.

"That was delicious. Thanks guys" said Ryder as he gave Elias & Kelly a warm smile.

"You're welcome. I'm glad you liked it" said Elias as he returned the smile.

"Let's clear up the dirty dishware" said Kelly as she took the dirty dishes & put them in the dishwasher. Elias & Kelly then helped Ryder over to the couch so that they could watch some TV. Ryder flicked through the channels before stopping on an episode of Apollo The Super Pup. Angel & Terry joined Elias, Kelly & Ryder as they snuggled up on the couch & watched TV.

"Spider King is up to his usual tricks again. Can Apollo save the day?" asked the narrator as Apollo confronted the Spider King who had tangled some kittens in his web.

"I bet the pups are all awake & watching this at the Lookout" said Angel with a smile.

"More than likely. They'd never miss an episode of this show" said Terry as he & the others watched the show unfold. Apollo used his super breath to blow Spider King away & free the kittens from the web. The kittens meowed in appreciation as they snuggled up against Apollo. Apollo smiled as he saluted & flew off.

"Once again Apollo The Super Pup saves the day his own way" said the narrator as the episode ended.

"This is a great show. I can see why it's so popular" said Elias.

"I'd say it's the favourite show for pups everywhere" said Kelly.

"I'm pretty sure it is. Last time I checked it was the highest rated TV show among the pup demographic" said Ryder.

As everyone continued to watch TV Ella, Ethan, Harry & Susie all woke up & headed into the kitchen for breakfast. They were all eager to hear an update on Ryder's health.

"Good morning everyone. How do you feel Ryder?" asked Ella.

"I feel a bit better than yesterday. I don't feel as nauseous, shaky & weak as yesterday & I can do things like eat & use the TV remote without needing help. I still have trouble walking around though" said Ryder as he gave the adults a reassuring smile.

"It's good to see that you're on the road to recovery. I think you'll be feeling better in no time" said Ethan as he gave Ryder a warm smile.

"I'm not sure how long it'll take but as long as things go smoothly I'd say it'll take no longer than a week to be in good health again" said Ryder as he returned the smile.

"We picked up your work packages from school so that you can work on them while you're caring for Ryder" said Harry.

"Thanks for the heads up. We can start them later" said Elias.

"Let's eat. I'm starving" said Susie as she & the other adults went into the kitchen & made themselves breakfast. They cooked bacon & eggs. The aroma filled their respiratory systems with delight & euphoria & the taste & texture was on point. After the adults finished eating they put their dirty dishes in the dishwasher before leaving for work.

"See you guys later" said Ella as she waved to Angel, Elias, Kelly, Ryder & Terry.

"Have a good day at work" said Elias as he smiled & waved back.

"We will. I hope you feel better as the day goes by Ryder" said Ethan as he waved.

"Me too. It's not fun feeling like this" said Ryder as he smiled & waved.

"We'll be home around the usual time. Call us if you need anything" said Harry as he waved.

"We should be OK. Don't worry about us. We'll be fine" said Kelly as she smiled & waved.

"Make sure you guys take good care of yourselves as well as Ryder. We don't want you all to overexert yourselves" said Susie as she waved.

"We can handle it. Bye" said Elias as Ella, Ethan, Harry & Susie left for work. Just after they left Elias' phone rang. It was his recording studio executive Tanika.

"Hi Tanika. How are you?" asked Elias as he smiled while answering the phone.

"I'm good. We need you at the studio ASAP. We're ready for you to record your new material" said Tanika.

"OK. I'll be there soon. Bye" said Elias as he hung up.

"I'm off to the recording studio for a bit. Call me if you need anything" said Elias as he gave Kelly a goodbye kiss.

"We will. See you later" said Kelly as Elias left. As Pasquale drove him to the studio he thought about how well Kelly would do taking care of Ryder without him.

"I'm sure that Kelly can handle caring for Ryder by herself for a bit. As soon as I finish at the studio I'll be back at the mansion in an instant. I have lots of faith in Kelly. She's an amazing girl. I couldn't picture myself with anyone other than her" thought Elias as he smiled. It was no secret that he loved Kelly & having her as a girlfriend was something he was extremely happy about. Soon the limo pulled up beside the recording studio. Elias hopped out & went inside. He found Tanika waiting for him in the lobby.

"Glad you could make it Elias. Ready to sing your heart out?" asked Tanika.

"I sure am. Let's do this" said Elias as he smiled while walking to the recording booth. Inside the booth was a set of headphones for Elias to hear the backing track, a microphone for him to sing into & a stand which held a sheet of paper which contained the lyrics to the song he was performing. Elias drank some water to clear his throat before he began to sing. The name of the song was Fan-Tastic. It was an upbeat pop song about Elias expressing his gratitude to his fans for supporting him.

"It's not easy being a celebrity as I shall tell you now. There are lots of bad times that make me feel down. It sometimes gets so bad that I just want to leave the fame behind. Every time I get to that point I try to calm my mind" sang Elias as he did his best to convey the right emotion in his voice. Tanika stood in the adjacent room watching Elias perform. She was impressed with his silky-smooth vocals & ability to hit high notes most other boys his age couldn't reach. She smiled happily as Elias continued the song.

"There are times when I feel lonely as if there's nobody on who I can depend. It's comforting to know that I have support from my family & friends. There's 1 more group that shows lots of support too. In case you didn't already know that group of people is you" sang Elias.

Tanika was amazed at how confident Elias was in his singing & the excellent control he had singing each note. As the chorus began she began to feel like a teenage girl in love with a teen idol.

"All of you are Fan-Tastic for giving me the strength to thrive. Getting to perform for you makes me feel so alive. I love every single fan that I have & I know they love me too. That's why I wrote this song for each & every 1 of you" sang Elias.

With the 1ST 2 verses & the 1ST chorus finished Elias moved on to the next 2 verses. Tanika watched as Elias danced while he continued the song.

"Signing autographs is special & taking selfies is fun. I'm proud to give souvenirs to almost everyone. Even though I'm not always in the mood to do it at all I still do the best I can to answer all your calls" sang Elias.

As the next verse approached Tanika began to giggle nervously. She thought Elias was a very talented kid with lots of charisma & charm. She always secretly wished that Elias would do a song about her to make herself feel special.

"I'm always pumped to belt out hits & bust out my best moves. It's rewarding when I see my music get you in the groove. All the things I do in music, movies & TV are all for you & less about me" sang Elias.

Tanika started to feel like Elias' #1 fan. Watching him perform in the studio was like watching him at a concert. The ability to see him perform on a frequent basis was something she truly felt happy about.

"All of you are Fan-Tastic for giving me the strength to thrive. Getting to perform for you makes me feel so alive. I love every single fan that I have & I know they love me too. That's why I wrote this song for each & every 1 of you" sang Elias.

By this point there was only a couple of verses & the final chorus repeat left. Tanika began to dance to the beat of the song as Elias continued.

"I'm extremely grateful for all the support I get from you. My words are from the heart & they'll stay in your minds too. The more I get to act, dance & sing for all my fans the more happiness I can spread across this beautiful land" sang Elias.

"He's an amazing performer. I just can't help but adore him. I wish he was my son. That'd be a dream come true" thought Tanika as Elias began the last verse.

"My goal is to inspire anyone who looks up to me. It'd be music to my ears if you became what you wish to be. Let's work together to make the world a better place. If we all stand strong we can overcome the obstacles we must face" sang Elias.

With the song almost over Tanika was sad that she wouldn't be able to hear it again until its release, but she decided that the wait would be totally worth it.

"All of you are Fan-Tastic for giving me the strength to thrive. Getting to perform for you makes me feel so alive. I love every single fan that I have & I know they love me too. That's why I wrote this song for each & every 1 of you" sang Elias as he finished the song. Tanika clapped & cheered in excitement as Elias left the booth.

"That was fantastic Elias. You have the voice of an angel" said Tanika as she gave Elias an enthusiastic smile.

"Thanks. Is that all you need me for right now?" asked Elias.

"Yes. You're free to go about your day" said Tanika.

"Excellent. See you later Tanika" said Elias as he smiled & waved before leaving the recording studio. As Pasquale drove him back to the mansion he thought about how wonderful it was to sing a song that he could dedicate to all his fans.

"It's important to remember that my fans are what help me be successful. Every time they buy my albums & singles, watch my TV shows & buy tickets for my movies they help me make money that I can use not only for myself, my family & my friends but also for all those people out there in need. It truly is a wonderful feeling to be able to do good for 1,000,000,000's of people around the world" thought Elias as he smiled. Everything about his career in the entertainment industry was enjoyable to him & he felt happy with all the accomplishments he'd made. Soon the limo arrived back at the mansion. Elias went straight inside & saw that Angel, Kelly, Ryder & Terry were still in the lounge room watching TV.

"Hey guys. Have you been watching TV the whole time I was gone?" asked Elias as he walked into the living room.

"Pretty much. How did you go with your song?" asked Kelly as she smiled excitedly.

"It was fantastic. It's a lovely feeling knowing I'm able to show appreciation to all my fans & supporters. It shows how much I love them for all the support they give me" said Elias as he returned the smile.

"I just realised that the pups are probably starving. You don't mind going to the Lookout to feed them do you Elias?" asked Ryder.

"Not at all. I'll do it now" said Elias.

"Thanks. What would I do without you?" asked Ryder as he gave a warm smile to Elias. Elias returned the smile as he gave Ryder a hug. After breaking free Elias headed out to feed the pups. Once he arrived at the Lookout he saw the pups inside lying on the floor feeling hungry & sluggish.

"Good morning pups. Sorry about not feeding you sooner. I was busy helping Ryder & recording my newest song" said Elias as he hugged & petted the pups.

"It's OK. How's Ryder?" asked Chase.

"He's doing better. He's not feeling as shaky & weak as yesterday & he's able to eat & use the TV remote without our help. He still needs help getting around though" said Elias.

"At least he's starting to recover. That's a good sign" said Marshall as he sighed in relief.

"It sure is. Did you all sleep well last night?" asked Elias.

"Kind of. We all had nightmares about Ryder getting worse & even dying. It was scary" said Rocky as he sadly whimpered.

"It's OK Rocky. Nothing bad will happen to Ryder. He'll be better in no time" said Elias as he gave Rocky a reassuring smile.

"I hope so. It feels weird being here without him" said Rubble.

"Indeed" said Elias as he nodded in agreement.

"Do you have much planned for today?" asked Skye.

"Not really. Other than doing schoolwork, caring for Ryder & going on any missions we're called out to I don't really have any plans for the day. You're welcome to visit Ryder later if you want" said Elias.

"Perhaps we can see him this afternoon. Anyways let's eat. My insides are about to eat away at themselves" said Zuma as his stomach growled.

"Food is on the way" said Elias as he grabbed the bag of pup food & went outside to fill the pups' bowls. He also filled their water bowls to keep them hydrated. The pups gobbled down their food quite quickly. That was how hungry they were. Just before Elias was about to head back to the mansion he heard the Pup Pad ring. It was Jake.

"Hi Jake. Is everything OK?" asked Elias as he politely smiled.

"Hi Elias. Where's Ryder?" asked Jake in a confused voice.

"He collapsed in class yesterday from low blood pressure. He's at my mansion trying to recover. Until he gets better me & Kelly will be the temporary leaders of PAW Patrol" said Elias.

"OK. I'm worried about Carlana. She went for an early morning walk & I haven't seen her since she left. I've been unable to contact her & I don't know where she is. Can you help find her?" asked Jake.

"We'll be there ASAP. No job is too big & no pup is too small" said Elias as he used the Pup Pad to summon the pups.

"PAW Patrol to the Lookout" said Elias.

"Elias needs us" said the pups as they raced to the elevator. Marshall tripped over his own paws & proceeded to crash into the others as usual.

"Sorry. Looks like I have 2 left paws today" said Marshall as he smiled. The pups all laughed as the elevator rose. Halfway to the top they were fitted with their outfits & pup packs before they reached the observatory. Once the elevator reached the observatory they hopped out & lined up in front of Elias ready briefing.

"PAW Patrol ready for action Elias sir" said Chase in an authoritative voice.

"Thanks for coming pups. Carlana went for an early morning walk & Jake hasn't seen her since she left. He's unable to contact her & he has no idea where she is. We must find her, make sure she's OK & get her back to Jake" said Elias as he clicked Chase's icon.

"Chase, I need you to use your drone to spot Carlana. Use your thermal vision if you have to" said Elias.

"Spy Chase is on the case" said Chase in an enthusiastic tone. Elias then clicked Skye's icon.

"Skye, I need you to search for Carlana from the air. With you in the sky we'll be able to spot Carlana with ease" said Elias.

"Let's take to the sky" said Skye as she did a flip.

"Alright PAW Patrol is on a roll" said Elias as he pumped his fist in the air & ran to the fireman pole before sliding down. Chase & Skye went down the slide & deployed in their vehicles before they & Elias headed out to the ski resort. Along the way Elias put the ATV in snowmobile mode to make it easier to navigate the snowy terrain. Up at the ski resort Jake paced back & forth nervously. He was deeply concerned for his girlfriend & hoped that she was OK.

"I hope Carlana's OK wherever she is. She's the love of my life. I couldn't bear to lose her. I'll never find anyone like her if the worst happens" thought Jake as he continued pacing. Everest watched him & felt helpless. She had no idea how to make him feel better.

"If only there was something I could do or say to comfort Jake & let him know that everything will be fine. I'm sure Carlana is OK. Once she gets back Jake won't feel so nervous" thought Everest as she continued to watch Jake. Chase, Elias & Skye soon arrived which made Jake feel a bit better.

"Thanks for coming guys. Please find Carlana & make sure she's OK" said Jake in a nervous tone.

"Don't worry Jake we'll find Carlana in no time. Chase launch your buoy. Skye see if you can spot Carlana from the air" said Elias.

"We're on it. Ruff drone" said Chase as his drone launched. He began flying it around trying to see if he could find any sign of Carlana. Skye flew up in the air & began looking around everywhere she could for Carlana.

"Where do you think she could be?" asked Jake.

"I don't know. She'll be fine. We're going to make sure she comes back safe & sound" said Elias as he gave Jake a sympathetic smile. It made Jake feel a bit better, but he was still deeply worried about the woman he was deeply in love with. Chase flew his drone through the wooded area near the ski resort. He was looking for anything that could help find Carlana. At 1ST it seemed like there were no leads to go on but soon Chase's drone spotted what appeared to be human footprints in the snow.

"Elias, I think I've found Carlana's footprints. Should I follow them?" asked Chase.

"Yes. It's more than likely they'll lead to Carlana" said Elias.

"I'm on it" said Chase as he followed the footprints with his drone. The footprints appeared to weave through the trees like a serpent. Nobody was sure why they were so twisty.

"I'm not sure why Carlana would manoeuvre in such a way. Something doesn't seem right" said Jake as he began feeling extremely anxious.

"She might've been disoriented or lost her way. I'm sure she's fine" said Elias in a reassuring & soothing voice.

"I hope so. This is scary" said Jake.

"Take a deep breath. It'll help relieve the anxiety you feel" said Elias.

Jake began taking deep breaths in the hopes of reducing his anxiety levels. To his surprise it worked. With every breath he took he felt calmer.

"It worked. Thanks Elias" said Jake as he smiled warmly at Elias.

"You're welcome. Bring it in" said Elias as he gave Jake a hug. Jake happily returned the hug. He thought of Elias as his son/younger brother. Elias considered Jake to be a father/older brother figure. They both had such a close bond & every moment they spent with each other felt great. A few minutes later Chase came across a mound of snow where the footprints appeared to stop. He was uncertain where Carlana could've gone.

"Elias the tracks have stopped. Where do I go from here?" asked Chase.

"Try using thermal vision. Maybe Carlana got buried under that snow" said Elias.

"Got it. Drone on thermal mode" said Chase as he began using his drone's thermal vision. He then saw a humanoid figure in what seemed to look like a cave behind the snow.

"I think that might be her. How do we get her out?" asked Chase.

"Everest can do it. She can use her snow plow to clear away the snow" said Elias.

"Ice or snow I'm ready to go" said Everest as she converted her pup house to vehicle mode & headed towards the mound of snow. Once she arrived she began plowing through in the hopes of freeing Carlana. After a few minutes of plowing snow Carlana emerged from the cave. She seemed to be OK.

"Sweet Carlana's OK" said Jake as he smiled excitedly.

"Skye, I need you to strap Carlana into your harness & bring her back here" said Elias.

"Ruff harness" said Skye as her harness was released. She lowered it down to Carlana who strapped herself in before they headed back to Jake's cabin. Everest headed back as well. Soon everyone was back at the cabin. As soon as Carlana released herself from Skye's harness she ran over to Jake & proceeded to wrap her arms around him.

"I'm so glad you're OK. What happened?" asked Jake as he gazed deep into Carlana's eyes.

"I thought I was being followed so I manoeuvred erratically before hiding in a cave & just as I was about to come out a giant mound of snow fell in front of the entrance. I tried to dig my way out, but it didn't work. Thanks for getting me free" said Carlana.

"Whenever you're in trouble just yelp for help. Enjoy your day guys" said Elias as Chase, himself & Skye returned to the Lookout. Once they got back they parked their vehicles in the right places. Chase, Skye & all the other pups then took off their pup packs & uniforms.

"Well done today pups. Do you want to visit Ryder now?" asked Elias.

"Yes please" said the pups as they smiled while panting & wagging their tails.

"Let's go" said Elias as he & the pups returned to the mansion. Once they arrived the pups ran straight to Ryder & snuggled up with him.

"Hi pups. How are you?" asked Ryder as he hugged & petted the pups.

"We're good. How do you feel?" asked Chase.

"I feel better than yesterday. What took you so long to get back Elias?" asked Ryder.

"We had a mission. Carlana got trapped in a cave while out for a walk so we had to free her" said Elias.

"OK. I'm glad to hear that everything went well. Good job pups" said Ryder as he gave the pups a warm smile.

"Thanks Ryder" said Marshall as he nuzzled Ryder.

"I'm impressed with how well we did in our 1ST mission where Ryder didn't lead us. Hopefully that's how things will stay until Ryder gets better" said Rocky.

"You did a great job leading us today Elias. You have great leadership skills" said Rubble as he smiled at Elias.

"Thanks Rubble. I'm glad we rescued Carlana. Now Jake can go about the rest of his day without worrying about her" said Elias.

"So, what do you guys want to do now?" asked Skye.

"Let's have some lunch. I still feel hungry" said Zuma as he held his paw to his stomach.

"Good idea. Lunch time" said Elias as he & Kelly helped Ryder to the kitchen table. They then went to prepare the food. They heated up some leftover soup for Ryder since they were still cautious about what Ryder ate. They cooked some meatballs for the pups & some burgers for themselves. The meaty aroma the burger patties & meatballs gave off was a scent that made everyone feel like they were in heaven. After the food was prepared Elias & Kelly proceeded to serve everyone before they all tucked in. Ryder gulped down his soup with delight. The soup tasted as good as it did the previous day & every mouthful contained a burst of salted chicken flavour. Elias & Kelly's burgers tasted juicy & thick & the lettuce, onions & sauce they put on them gave it a refreshing taste. It was like eating a burger from Mr & Mrs Wingnut's burger stand. The pups gobbled down their meatballs in a flash. They tasted delicious & had a firm but soft texture to it. After everyone finished eating the dirty dishes were put in the dishwasher.

"That was a nice meal. I think it's time me & Kelly caught up on our schoolwork" said Elias.

"Good idea. We have a lot to catch up on" said Kelly.

Ryder was helped to the couch so that he & the pups could watch TV. Elias & Kelly then grabbed their work packages & began working on them. The packages contained all sorts of activities that focused on grammar, spelling, maths & so on. Elias & Kelly put as much focus as they could into getting their packages done. Finishing them meant they had less priorities to focus on. The activities included word searches, crosswords, number puzzles, filling in missing words & punctuation, word jumbles etc. As they went through each activity they held idle conversation.

"How do you think everyone at school is doing right now?" asked Elias as he solved a word search.

"I bet they're doing OK. I wouldn't be surprised if they were still worried about Ryder" said Kelly as she solved a crossword puzzle.

"Me either. They'll be happy to know that he's feeling better than yesterday" said Elias.

"Indeed. They shouldn't have anything to worry about. Ryder will be fine & we're ready to help with any problems they have" said Kelly.

"You said it. Everything will be fine" said Elias.

"Correct. We're going to make sure nothing bad happens" said Kelly.

Over the next 1-2 hours Elias & Kelly continued with their schoolwork. After getting it done they headed to their room for some private time. They both enjoyed getting time to stay close to each other cuddling & kissing. Elias & Kelly lay on Elias' bed & held each other close while gazing deep into each other's eyes & smiling.

"It feels great to be able to spend time with you like this. It feels truly magical being able to hold you close & lock lips" said Elias as he felt a tingling sensation through his body.

"Me too. I love the warm feeling we get when we're in each other's arms. It feels nice & cosy" said Kelly as she also felt the tingling sensation in her body.

"I love you Kelly" said Elias.

"I love you too Elias" said Kelly as Elias & herself pressed their lips together. They passionately locked lips as they cuddled on the bed. It was enjoyable for Elias & Kelly to have intimate moments like this & they were excited to try new intimate activities when they got older. After cuddling & kissing for a while Elias & Kelly broke apart. They smiled happily as they left their room & returned to the lounge where they joined the others in watching TV. Over the next few hours everyone snuggled up on the couch watching TV together. At 5:00 the pups headed back to the Lookout. Elias & Kelly began preparing dinner for everyone. They heated up some more soup for Ryder, cooked some sausages for Angel & Terry & made some chicken satay for themselves & their parents. The kitchen was quickly filled with the delightful aroma of all the food & everyone once again felt euphoric. After preparing all the food Elias & Kelly set the table before serving dinner. Ella, Ethan, Harry & Susie got home just as everything was set.

"Hey guys. How was your day?" asked Ella.

"It was good. We got our schoolwork done, rescued Carlana, recorded another song & hung out together" said Elias as he smiled.

"Sounds like you've had a busy day. How do you feel now Ryder?" asked Ethan.

"I feel OK. I'm still having trouble with getting around on my own but other than that I'm feeling fine" said Ryder as he gave the adults a reassuring smile.

"We're glad to hear that. What's for dinner?" asked Harry.

"Chicken Satay. I hope you brought your appetites" said Kelly as she smiled.

"We sure did. Let's eat" said Susie as she & the other adults sat at the table. Everyone then proceeded to tuck in. Ryder happily ate his soup which still had a delicious salty chicken taste. Angel & Terry gobbled down their sausages with delight. They tasted salty & had a chewy texture which made them enjoyable to eat. The chicken satay everyone else ate had a beautiful taste. The peanut satay sauce had a nice texture & tasted somewhat sweet which complimented the chewy & savoury flavour of the chicken. After everyone finished eating they placed their dirty dishes in the dishwasher. Ryder yawned as he stretched his arms out.

"I'm tired. I think it's time I settled down for the night" said Ryder.

Elias & Kelly helped Ryder to his room. Once they got there they helped him change into his pyjamas. The water bottle was filled up & the bucket was placed by the bedside as Elias & Kelly tucked Ryder in.

"You guys did a great job today. I'm proud of you for how well you got things done" said Ryder as he gave Elias & Kelly a warm smile.

"Thanks Ryder. We're just glad you're starting to feel better" said Elias as he returned the smile.

"I bet tomorrow you'll feel even better. Rest well Ryder" said Kelly.

"I will. Goodnight guys" said Ryder as Elias & Kelly gave him a hug. They then turned the lights off & left the room to allow Ryder to sleep.

"I think tomorrow Ryder might be able to get around without needing help. That'd be a fantastic sign of recovery" said Elias.

"Agreed. The next thing you know he'll be all better" said Kelly.

Elias & Kelly decided to get some rest knowing that they'd have a busy day tomorrow. They headed to their room & had a bath/shower before bed. It was always nice & refreshing to feel the warm water against their bodies as they washed themselves. After they finished their bath/shower they got into their pyjamas. Elias & Kelly hugged & petted Angel & Terry before holding each other close & gazing deep into each other's eyes while smiling.

"We did a great job today. Let's keep up the good work" said Elias.

"We will. There's no way we're going to let Ryder or anyone else down" said Kelly.

"Goodnight Kelly" said Elias.

"Goodnight Elias" said Kelly as Elias & herself shared a goodnight kiss before they got in bed. As Elias lay in bed he thought about how good it was that Ryder was starting to recover.

"I'm glad Ryder is starting to feel better. That's a sign that he's on the right track to a full recovery. It'll be fantastic seeing him back in good health again. I think it'll take no longer than a week for him to fully recover" thought Elias as he went to sleep.