All six of the cats refused to leave the hospital and stayed in the waiting room, sleeping, talking, and planning. When they were able to, they visited Sunshine, who still hadn't woken up.

Officer Dibble entered the hospital and addressed the gang. "I've got some good news. We caught the guy who hurt Sunshine. He's murdered several people, so there's no way he's ever going to hurt anyone else again."

The group of felines were a bit relieved. It was the only piece of good news they had received in awhile.

"And, there was a reward out for anyone who found him," Dibble continued. "Since Sunshine's case was one that led to him getting caught, she gets the reward money."

"I hope she doesn't have to use it for a funeral," Top Cat said, somberly, leaving the waiting room.

"Any updates?" Dibble asked.

Choo Choo shook his head. "Uh, uh. Sunny's still unconscious."

"I wish there was something else I could do."

"We just want Sunshine to be okay," Benny stated.

Meanwhile, Top Cat went to Sunshine's room and sat by the bed. He watched her, closely, and noticed her fingers slightly moving. Doubting his senses, he kept looking at her, and she moved her hand.

He dared to hope. "Sunshine?"

She made a small noise as if she was trying to speak.

"Sunshine!" He rushed to her and stroked her reddish-brown hair. "Sunshine, you're okay! Stay right there!"

Top Cat raced out and into the waiting room. "She's awake!" Then, he ran back into the room with the others in the gang close behind him. Everyone crowded around the bed. Officer Dibble stood outside the room.

Sunshine opened her eyes for the first time in awhile. "Top Cat?" she asked, weakly.

"Hey, kiddo. You gave us quite a scare for awhile."

The teenager looked around. "You're all here. What are you doing here?"

"Worrying about you. We thought you wouldn't wake up," Benny told her.

"There was a guy. He grabbed me, and I tried to get away. He held me under the water. That...That's the last thing I remember," Sunshine said, crying.

"You don't have to worry about that anymore," Top Cat informed her. "He's been caught and ain't going anywhere for a long, long time."

Sunshine nodded, still upset. "I made a mess of things. If it wasn't for me, you guys wouldn't be here."

"Don't feel bad, Sunny," Choo Choo said. "We want to make sure you're okay."

"Which brings us to our next topic," Top Cat said. "You've got some money coming to you from helping catch that guy. We could rent an apartment for you so you have a decent place to live."

Sunshine shook her head. "I wouldn't be able to afford living anywhere for long."

"Now, wait a minute. You haven't heard the rest of it. The gang and I've been talking, and we decided we're gonna pitch in and pay the rent and stuff each month."

"How?"

"Well, if we're gonna raise a kid, we gotta do it proper. Each of us are going to get jobs."

Sunshine sat up as best as she could. "No. No. I'm not going to ask you guys to change your lives and give up your dreams for me. I won't let you."

"We wouldn't be giving up anything," Benny said.

"Yeah. We don't mind working if it means you get to stay," Fancy-Fancy told her.

Sunshine still refused the offer, shaking her head.

Top Cat sat close to her. "Listen, Sunshine, you're stuck with us. Like it or not, you've already changed all our lives; there's no going back. We're willing to do what we have to to make sure you're taken care of. That's what fathers do for their kids. How about we vote on it? All in favor of adopting Sunshine, say 'aye'!"

"Aye!" The entire room shook with the single, resounding shout from all six of the cats.

"All opposed? Nobody? That settles it, then," Top Cat said, not giving Sunshine a chance to object.

Sunshine looked around at the gang and burst into tears. Overcome with emotion, she told them, "I don't know what to say. I've never had a family before."

"Now is as good a time as any to get one," Top Cat said. "And you got a bargain on fathers: six for the price of one!"

Everyone in the room laughed, even Sunshine, who began to cheer up.

Outside the room, Officer Dibble eavesdropped on the conversation. He almost fell over from shock. "I can't believe it! I just can't believe it!" he said to himself. "Top Cat and his gang are going straight! I never thought I'd see the day! That kid is a miracle worker! I guess you CAN teach an old cat new tricks!"