When everyone found out about the possibility that Elias might succumb to his cancer because he couldn't afford surgery they were all heartbroken. Nobody could believe that surgery was too expensive. Ella & Ethan tried to think of ways to earn enough money, but they came up short. To everyone's surprise Elias didn't show any type of sadness at all. Elias didn't want himself or anyone else to be sad since he felt it would be better that the last memories they had of him would be happy in case he died from his cancer. Throughout the entire school week Elias never showed any sadness or sorrow. It was as if he was at peace with his deteriorating health. Elias did everything he could to make the most of the time he spent with his family & friends & tried to make sure they weren't always feeling sad. On Friday after Elias arrived at school he put some special gifts he made for his friends in his locker before heading to class.
"I hope they all like their gifts. If I do pass away at least the gifts I have for them will be something they'll remember me for" thought Elias as he went to class. Both 1ST & 2ND period came & went uneventfully. At recess Elias played on the swing set & thought about how nice the weather was.
"What lovely weather we're having today. I bet it's like this all the time in heaven. If & when I pass on I'll make sure to watch over everyone I love & wait for them to join me in eternal paradise. No matter what happens I'll always be with them" thought Elias.
After the next 2 periods came & went Elias grabbed the gifts for his friends from his locker & headed to the cafeteria. As soon as he sat down he gave out his gifts.
"I made these for you guys. If my cancer kills me these gifts will be something that you'll be able to remember me for. Ace, I have this personalised pilot's jacket for you, Carlos I have this handmade Inca sculpture for you, Danny I have a skull & crossbones handlebar decoration for you, Katie I have a Cali plush toy for you, Kelly I have a talking love heart plush toy that speaks phrases of love for you, Mayabella I have a bouquet of meadow flowers for you & Ryder I have a PAW Patrol shield with a picture of me & you on it for you. I hope you like these gifts" said Elias as he handed out his gifts. All his friends were touched by how much thought Elias had put into the gifts he made for them. Suddenly Elias began to feel nauseous.
"Excuse me for a moment. I think I'm about to throw up from the medicine again" said Elias as he ran to the toilets. His friends burst into tears. They were all sad about how Elias might die.
"These gifts are beautiful. I'm so glad I have Elias as a friend" said Ace.
"Me too. He's 1 of the sweetest people I've ever met" said Carlos.
"For someone who's potentially terminally ill he's so brave to not show fear or sadness. I wish I had that kind of courage" said Danny.
"I wish there was something we could do. If there's anything we can do to help him raise money to get surgery, then we should do it" said Katie.
"Elias is the love of my life. I can't imagine life without him" said Kelly.
"Even though I haven't been here for long I'm proud to call Elias a friend. He's a wonderful person" said Mayabella.
"He's my best friend. It hurts to see him potentially dying. It feels like my heart has been shattered into tiny pieces" said Ryder.
Everyone cried throughout the rest of lunch as they tried to think of how to get money for Elias' surgery. After school Angel, Elias & Kelly went to the Lookout. The pups were both heartbroken & touched that Elias had given such beautiful gifts to his friends.
"That's so generous of you Elias. It's heartbreaking but sweet at the same time" said Chase.
"I'm overwhelmed by emotions. I don't know whether to cry tears of joy or sadness" said Marshall.
"These gifts show how much you really care. We'll miss you if you die" said Rocky.
"I don't think I'll ever get over the possibility of you passing away if that's what happens" said Rubble.
"I don't even want to think about it. It's just going to make me feel worse" said Skye.
"Cancer is 1 of the worst ways to go. I'd never wish it on anyone" said Zuma.
"Please don't be sad. I know things aren't looking good, but I don't want you to always feel sad about my predicament. I want to make sure that the time I spend with you counts. I don't want what could be your last memories of me to be sad. I'm going to make sure I make the most of the time I spend with you if I end up dying from my cancer" said Elias as he hugged & petted the pups. They all stayed at the Lookout & played Pup, Pup Boogie. After Angel, Elias & Kelly went home Ryder hung the shield Elias gave him in his room. As Ryder looked at the shield he began reminiscing about all the good times he had with Elias. Soon he collapsed on his bed & cried.
"It's not fair. I don't want to lose my best friend. I refuse to let him die this way. Perhaps I can hold a fundraiser. That'll surely help make enough money for Elias' surgery. I don't care what type of fundraiser it is. Anything to help Elias gets surgery will do. I always say that no job is too big & no pup is too small. I love Elias so much. If he dies a part of me will also die. I will save him from his cancer 1 way or another" thought Ryder as he lay on his bed crying. Meanwhile Angel, Elias & Kelly walked home while discussing the gifts Elias had given his friends.
"The gifts you gave to everyone today were lovely. You put a lot of thought into them" said Angel.
"I'm glad everyone likes the gifts I gave them. That way if the worst happens their gifts will be a way to remember me for who I was" said Elias.
"If you die I'll never fall in love ever again. You're my 1 true love. We're meant to be together. My love for you will never fade" said Kelly as she kissed Elias. Soon Angel & Elias returned home.
"How was school today?" asked Ella.
"It was good. Elias gave his friends some really nice gifts to remember him if he passes away" said Angel.
"That's very sweet of you Elias. I'm proud of you for being so thoughtful" said Ethan.
"I don't want everyone to constantly feel sad. I'm going to do everything I can to make sure they feel better" said Elias.
The evening passed by as it usually would. As Elias went to bed he thought about how his friends would like their gifts.
"I know for a fact that everyone loves the gifts I gave them. I love them all & I wouldn't change anything about them. Eve since I moved here I've enjoyed every moment I've spent with them. They're all special to me & I hope they'll always remember that I love them all with every fibre in my body" thought Elias as he went to sleep.
