Reunions

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In Wave Region, there was a Chocolate Labrador looking at the waves crashing on the rocks. "I wish I had you back," he said, sighing. "The crash made me lost you," he said. "Sunburn," Daydream said. "Come inside. Droplet and Aqua are searching for you," she said. "I'm just thinking about our son, Zuma. Maybe, he didn't die. Maybe, he's alive," Sunburn said. "I know it's been hard for you but we have to move on. A life is something we can't get back," Daydream said. "I know. I'm coming inside," Sunburn said. "You know you have to take them some day to Adventure Bay," Daydream said. "Why not tomorrow morning, Sunburn? They won't forget this. I heard that they're going to have a swimming festival there in two days time. That should get your mind off of him," she said. "Let's surprise the kids," Sunburn said.

Inside, the kids were watching the news. It was mostly from Adventure Bay. "I wish we can go there," Droplet said. "As if, Droplet. We won't be able to get there. Mom and dad won't allow us," Aqua said. "Who says we wouldn't?" Sunburn said. Their ears perked up. "Wait, we are?" they asked. "Tomorrow at dawn," he said. "Get your stuff ready. We're going there and we're going to enjoy it," he said. "Alright!" the pups said. "We can get to meet them!" they said. "Who are you going to meet?" Daydream asked. "The heroes of Adventure Bay: the PAW Patrol!" Droplet said. "We can meet them after the festival," Daydream said. "Go to bed. We don't want to be late," Sunburn said.

The next morning, at about four in the morning, the family went to Adventure Bay. It took about four hours, but it was worth the drive. "Here we are!" the sibling said. "We're really in Adventure Bay!" Droplet said. "I can't wait, I can't wait!" Aqua said.

They looked around and saw people preparing the whole town. "Aqua there it is!" Droplet said. "It's the Lookout of the PAW Patrol!" he said. "It's bigger than I expected. Can we go visit it for a while, mom? Please," they said giving the puppy eyes. "Okay, you two. We'll come back to pick you up after we find an inn or a place to sleep for the next three days," Daydream said. "Thanks mom!" the two pups exclaimed.

They slowly drove to the Lookout. Then, they saw Chase walking with Skye. Sunburn made the window go down. "Uh," he said. "Excuse me?" he said to Chase and Skye. "Oh, hello," Chase said. "I don't think we've seen you here before," he said. "We're here on vacation. We just need someone to look at our pups while we search for a nearby inn," he said. "Okay. You can count on us," Chase said. "Thanks. Pups get off the car," Sunburn said. The pups had no hesitation. "We'll pick you up after we find an inn, okay?" Sunburn said. "Be good pups," Daydream said. The parents left for an inn, leaving the two pups.

After they left, Aqua went bananas. "So, how did all of you meet? Is it true that some of you had families? When was the PAW Patrol created? How many members do you have?" she asked like there was no tomorrow. "Whoa! Someone's a super fan," Skye said. "I know, right? Let's give them a tour of the Lookout!" Chase said. "Really?!" the two asked. "Sure, why not?" Skye said.

Meanwhile, the parents were searching for an inn. "They say this town is famous but they don't have any inns to stay in," Sunburn said. "Oh, relax Sunny," Daydream said. "Maybe it's just too hidden, that's all," she said. "Oh, look. Here's one. Let's see if they're fully booked," she said. Sunburn parked their car. Daydream hopped off and went into the inn. After a while, she went back out. "They have one room left. That should be big for the four of us," she said. Sunburn didn't respond. "Sunny? Are you there?" she asked. His eyes were fixed on something. "Sunny, why aren't you…" she was saying until he shushed her. "Do you see what I see?" he asked. "What is it?" she asked. He pointed to a chocolate Labrador playing in the sun with a sailboard. "Zuma?" she asked. "That can't be him!" she said. "Did you book us the room?" he asked. "Yeah," she said. "Get the stuff off the car. I'll see if it's really him," he said. Daydream started to remove their belongings. Meanwhile, Sunburn hopped off the car. He started darting towards the beach. He smelled a scent that he hadn't smelled for years. "Zuma, it is you!" he thought.

Zuma was having fun doing stunts when someone called him. He squinted at the dog who was calling him. "Who is that?" he asked. "I better go find out," he said. He used the sailboard and steered it to the beach. When he reached the sandy ground and got a closer look at the dog, he was speechless. "Oh, Zuma, you're alive!" Sunburn said. "Dad, you're here!" Zuma said. Sunburn hugged his found son tight. "I've mourned for you countless days and nights!" Sunburn said. "I'm sorry I didn't come back. It took me days to find land. Plus, I thought you were still adrift at sea!" Zuma said. "So, where are the twins? Did we lose them in the crash or by birth?" he asked. "Oh, shoot!" Sunburn said. "I should pick them up. I said we'd pick them up when we find an inn," he said. "They're fans of the PAW Patrol," he said. "Specifically, who are they fans of?" Zuma asked. "Every single one," he said. "I can't believe my brother and sister would be a fan of me," he said. "Wait, you're one of them?" Sunburn asked. "Yes, dad," Zuma said. "Been my job for years," he said. "I can't wait to tell them this. They're going to go bananas!" Sunburn said. "Let's go back to your mother. She should see you," he said.

"That's the last of our things off the car. Now, to get them in the inn," Daydream said. "Daydream, it is him!" Sunburn said. "It really is?" she asked. "Hey, mom, it's nice we meet again," Zuma said. "Zuma it is you!" she exclaimed. She tackled him to the ground and licked him nonstop. She then lifted him and hugged him. "Mom, stop it!" Zuma said. "I thought you died in the seas! It's just good to have you back," she said. "Bring the stuff back in the car. Zuma gave us a better inn," Sunburn said. "Cancel the book," he said. "Okay. But, how much is the inn we're staying in?" she asked. "It's totally free!" Zuma said. "Okay," she said. "Let's go to where I live," Zuma said.

The two pups were finishing their tour in the Lookout. "I can't believe we did this today," Droplet said. "This is probably the best day ever!" Aqua said. Then, their car drifted in front of them. "It's about to get better!" Sunburn said. "Huh? Why is it going to be better, dad?" Aqua asked. "Someone made us an offer to stay here permanently!" Daydream said. "Really?!" the two asked. "Really!" the parents said. "Do you want to know who it is?" they asked. "Who is it? Is it one of them?" Droplet asked. "Yes," Sunburn said. "Go outside, Zuma," Daydream said. "'Sup?" Zuma said. "Zuma?!" they both asked. "Yeah, it's me. When I saw mom and dad today, I thought to myself and decided to let you live here," he said. "Wait a minute. What do you mean 'mom' and 'dad'? Are you saying you're our brother?" Droplet asked. "Yup, I am," he said. The two pups fainted upon hearing that.

Later that night, Zuma wasn't able to get to sleep. "I can't believe they're really here. I thought they died at sea," he thought. "Hey, son," Sunburn said. "Oh, hey dad," Zuma said. "Can't get to sleep?" he asked. "Uh-huh. I don't know why," Zuma said. "You probably just need a companion," he said. "Let's go in your pup house," he said. They went in Zuma's pup house. All of a sudden, Zuma started yawning. "I told you," Sunburn said. "Ha-ha," Zuma chuckled. "Goodnight," Zuma said. "Goodnight son," Sunburn said. "All those years I've been grieving about you. Now, I can stop. Now that you're here, I know I can stop," Sunburn said.