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They had to devise a plan to get outside into the parking lot without being seen or found by the wrong people. First thing had to be done though; Woody was determined to find Slinky before going through with anything else.

"Of all we know, he could be anywhere."

"He's around here somewhere, Jessie." Woody firmly whispered back. "We can't get back to Bonnie without him."

"We got to find an open window. The door is too far out of reach."

"Jack. Do you suppose there's an office near here?" Jessie asked, having all the attention shine on the rabbit and he thought clearly.

"Yes, except it's about all the way down the hall, passed the elevators."

"Great. Just great." Woody growled low-spiritedly.

"Come on, fellows. It's either now or never. Bonnie's waiting for us over there. All the better to get moving." Buzz carefully said.

Woody got rid of his negativity and straightened his hat. "Good thinkin', Buzz. Let's go."

The three friends and their guide began their risky attempt to sneak outside. Meanwhile, back at the hospital on the third floor in room 229, Bonnie's mother returned to the room to check on Bonnie's things. The backpack zipper was all the way open and the toys her daughter brought were gone. Then, she looked upon the side table where Woody should have been. He was gone. Someone took them. The nurses should have known that the toys were her Bonnie's. Apparently not. Frustrated, she sighed and rubbed her forehead, impatiently. Her daughter was coming out of surgery in a few minutes and her favorite friends were nowhere. Bonnie would be so heartbroken if she found out that they have been taken. Without permission, no less. She asked the nurses around the third floor if they have seen or had taken anything out of Bonnie's room. Until one nurse named Kristi overheard about the missing toys, feeling awfully responsible.

Woody was first to take a cautious look right and left of the narrow hall before breaking into a dash to get across. When he was sure that it was safe, he quickly signaled the others to run over. Being toys, it was made dangerously difficult to stay well out of sight, away from any people. Sadly, that was never going to happen for their sakes. They were just less than a mile away from Bonnie, yet it seemed truly impossible during this opportune moment. People were everywhere and the pediatrics was getting up to its busiest time of the day.

"Look at them all." Jessie gaped, peering behind Woody. "There weren't as many people here before."

"This is worse than the airport." Woody swallowed nervously. "But all we've got to do is to just get over to the hospital."

"Don't you worry then, guys. I know a way to get you all back to your Bonnie and find your pooch." Jack spoke up behind them.

"How are we going to get that far in such short time, rabbit?" Buzz sharpened. "We might be too late now."

"All stakes might be too high for comfort right now, but just hang loose, okay? I have an idea."

The nervous toys took the rabbit's advise for sure this time and he had led them toward the crowds of patients and doctors. This was a close call because Buzz, Woody and Jessie were seriously doubting Jack's idea. They had to locate Slinky! After giving the silent signal to stay behind the fake shrubbery by the lobby reception, Jack motioned them to gather round, closely.

"There's a handicapped automatic switch right by the front door. If the timing's right, we can run right out without making a scene." he whispered, excitedly.

The idea sounded good and worth doing, but wasn't the bunny forgetting something?

"But...what about Slinky?" Woody asked, grave and worried.

Jack shook his furry head. "Just trust me on this one, all right, cowboy? I'm sure we'll find the mutt, okay?"

So the risky plan was set in motion as soon as they were ready for it. Buzz was sure the he would be fast enough to reach the automatic door button.

"Be careful, partner." Woody shook the Ranger's hand in a way to wish fine luck to him. They had just one shot at this.

"You too, Sheriff."

Before Buzz could run out, Jessie gave him a hug with all her worry in it. When she let him go, Buzz took a deep breath and ran out of the fake garden of plastic plants. No one was coming in or out, granting the live toy to dash right across the tile toward the automatic door. As they watched him Woody and Jessie got ready, but Jack decided not to follow them. Woody saw him make his way away from them.

"Jack? What are you doing?"

"Get out of here." Jack whispered. "I know what I'm doing. Get!" he shooed.

Confused and sure whether to trust his word, Woody took Jessie with him. Quickly while no one was about as the two western dolls ran along side the wall before crossing toward the automatic door just as Buzz leaped and climbed up upon the door handle and was about ready to jump to hit the button. Suddenly, someone walked out of the office door next to the Toys who was so close to spotting them. Frightened, Woody pressed Jessie gently against the wall as he pinned next to her, staying as still as statues. Buzz had nowhere to go and just stared fearfully at the oblivious doctor in hopes of him just turning around and never coming back. Jack watched them just as shocked and worried as those he had assisted, hiding in the fake greens. Suddenly, the doctor coughed and walked up to the reception with his back to the live Toys, much to their relief. Jack ducked back into the shrubbery as the doctor passed him and saw that they were perfectly fine. Now was the time to run out. Buzz did a bold leap and hit the button with a kick and success! The door quickly and shakily opened.

What next, huh? *evil snicker* Stay tuned. XD