I intended to have this chapter up yesterday, but there was a family emergency, and vacation plans, and training for my new job, and blah blah blah. To make a long story short, I was busy all day yesterday. Also I'm not sure if this story is going to be done before we leave, but I'll do what I can. I promise.

Disclaimer: I do not own Penguins of Madagascar.

The next morning Jack let out a little yawn. He had slept mostly good during the night. Except for when those penguins had disturbed him.

As he stood up, he looked up and saw Becky and Stacy standing nearby.

He looked at them and said, "Hi? What do you guys want?"

Becky walked over to him and said, "We just wanted to see if you slept good last night."

Jack yawned again and said, "Yes I did."

Stacy nodded and said, "Good. It looked like you really needed to sleep."

Jack nodded and said, "It felt so good. I haven't slept well for a long time."

Becky looked down at Jack and asked, "Id there anything special you would like to do today?"

Jack gave her a questioning and asked, "Why are you guys being so nice to me all of a sudden."

Becky sighed and said, "Look I know we got off on the wrong foot and we're sorry."

Stacy walked over to Jack and patted his little head.

"And we are going to make it up to you," Stacy said as she patted Jack's head.

"So is there anything special you want to do?" Becy asked.

Jack thought for a moment and said, "In fact, there is."

(Otter habitat)

Dave and Marlene were still sound asleep in their cave as the sun rose. But they were riled out of their slumber when the sewer grate in the cave flew off and Private came out.

"What the? Private, what are doing? Why can't you just come in through the front door?" Marlene asked as Private came up out of the sewer.

"Sorry Marlene. Sorry Dave, but I'm just not used to coming in through the door so often," Pruvate apologized.

Dave yawned and said, "So what's up Private? What brings you here?"

Private twidled his flippers and said, "Well have you two met Jack yet? He's the new badger over at the badger habitat."

Both Marlene and Dave nodded their heads.

"Yeah he's a kid. He's adorable too. Why do you ask?" Marlene said.

Private sighed and said, "I uh... I don't how to say this, but."

"Just spit it out Private," Dave said.

Private sighed and said, "I think Jack may be dying."

Both Marlene and Dave did a double take when Private said that.

"What? What's wrong with him?" Marlene asked.

Private lowered his head and said, "Kowalski siad it's whooping cough and it's getting worse. Jack may not have very much time to live."

Dave frowned and a tear fell from his eye.

"Oh no. Poor kid. What is the zoo staff doing to help him?" Dave said with his voice shaking.

Private shrugged and said, "I don't know. I don't even know if they are doing anything. All I know is that he needs some friends right now."

Dave sighed and said, "Okay. I think we can do that."

Private shook his head and said, "Actually Kowalski says he needs you in the lab Dave. He's trying to work on something to help Jack."

Dave groaned and said, "Well that rules me out in giving the kid a good rest of his life."

Marlene let out an annoyed sigh. She liked Becky and Stacy, but at times they could be a big annoyance. But she was worried about Jack so she decided that being annoyed wouldn't be so bad as long as she was making the kid happy.

"Don't worry Dave. I'll go over and make sure Jack has some happy times," Marlene said to Dave.

Private sighed and said, "Could you do that Marlene? I'd go over, but I have zoo recon tonight and I need to rest up for it."

Marlene nodded and gave a little smile and said, "It's not a problem Private. But remember, you owe me for this."

Private nodded and said, "I understand Marlene. Now come on Dave. Kowalski needs us."

Dave nodded and both he and Private left the otter cave for the penguin's HQ.

Marlene took a deep breath and said, "Well let's go get this over with."

(Penguin HQ)

Dave climbed down the ladder into the penguins HQ. Kowalski was there waiting for him.

"Ahh Dave, I was waiting for you," Kowalski said.

Dave sighed and said, "Tell me something I don't know Kowalski. Now what do you need?"

Kowalski scratched his head and said, "Well first off Dave, were you ever vaccinated for Whooping Cough while you were human?"

Dave shook his head and said, "No. It wasn't really a needed vaccine."

Kowalski sighed and said, "It figures. I already checked. The zoo vet doesn't have the needed vaccine."

"Is that what Jack has? Whooping cough?" Dave asked.

Kowalski nodded and said, "Affirmative Dave. I need to be able to recreate the vaccine and I'm sure I have all the needed material. But the process will take a little time. I'm going to need some help. You don't mind do you?"

Dave shook his head and said, "Of course not Kowalski. I'm just going to sit around and watch the kid die. I'll do anything I can to save his life."

Kowalski smiled and said, "Good Dave. Now if you'll follow me into my lab, we can get started."

Dave nodded and followed Kowalski into his lab.

(Badger habitat)

Marlene clambered over the wall of the badger habitat and saw the three badgers eating some breakfast. Becky and Stacy were eating some boysenberries that the zoo keepers normal bring. Jack was eating some honey that had been brought as well.

Marlene approached the trio and said, "Hey guys. What's doing?"

The girls looked up and saw Marlene standing there. Jack looked up as well, but he went back to eating his food.

"Hey cousin. What brings you over here?" asked Becky.

Marlene thought for a moment and said, "Well I came over to meet your new roommate of course. Is that him over there."

Becky and Stacy looked back at Jack and Stacy said, "Yeah that's him. Really young isn't he?"

Marlene nodded and said, "Yes he is. I also heard some stuff from the penguins. Is he really?"

Both Becky and Stacy nodded their heads.

Marlene sighed and said, "Poor kid. No kid deserves to be so sick. I just hope the guys can figure something out to help him. I'd hate to see what happens if they can't."

"Same here. I don't want to be around when he," Becky said and then covered her eyes.

"Calm down Becky. Find your happy space. Find your happy space," Stacy said and rubbed Becky's back.

Becky removed the paws from her eyes and said, "Sorry guys. I just feel so bad for him. I don't know what it's like to be so sick."

Marlene smiled and said, "Hey it's okay Becky. The least we can do is make sure that Jack is happy. If he is going to die, and I'm saying 'if', we can at least make sure that he had a happy rest of his life."

The girls thought for a moment and agreed with Marlene. They walked back over to Jack who looked back up at them.

"Yes? what's going on?" Jack asked.

Becky patted Jack's head and asked, "Hey is there anything you want to do today Jack?"

Jack thought for a moment and said, "As a matter of fact there is."

Well there is the next chapter guys.

As I said, I may not finish this before me and my family leave for our trip. But I'll do what I can.

Remember to read and review please.