Interior - The Lookout (Control Room) - Day
Ryder is looking at the screen. On the screen, there are various images of the car accident and the robbery at the store.
Ryder (Serious and Concerned): These were not normal rescues. Someone provoked them and... someone wants to hurt us, pups
Chase (Concerned): But I don't understand. Who could do something like that, Ryder?
Ryder (Serious and Concerned): I don't know, Chase. The worst thing is that something like this can happen again and you don't know when and where
The doorbell is heard
Rocky (Curious): Who could it be?
Ryder pressed some buttons and the screen showed the camera outside, pointing at Valerie, Alexa and Caleb.
Ryder (Calmly): They're just our friends.
Ryder pressed a button and the outside door opened and the 3 entered.
Valerie, Alex and Caleb went up the elevator, the doors opened and they looked around the place in amazement.
Caleb (Excited): I can't believe we're here
Ryder (Happy): Welcome to Headquarters
Alexa (Amazed): Wow...
Valerie (Calm): It is an honor for us to be here
The pups approach them, running and barking happily.
Alexa (Happy): Aww, they're adorable
Caleb (Happy): Look what we brought you
Caleb pulls something out of his pocket and it's a bag of puppy biscuits. The pups bark very happily
Valerie (Happy): This place is amazing, Ryder. It's amazing how far you've come. The same goes for the pups
Ryder (Happy): Thank you.
Alexa (Curious): And what were they doing now?
Chase (Serious): We are trying to investigate some strange rescues that have been happening in the city
Caleb (Serious): Strange rescues?
Liberty (Serious): Yes. It's like someone will provoke them
Alexa (Surprised): What?
Marshall (Serious): Just as you hear it. Someone or something is putting people in danger for no reason
Rubble (Serious): Well, actually, there is a reason. And it seems that it involves us
Caleb (Confused): Why do you think that?
Chase (Serious): Because when Ryder and I were chasing some thieves, they told us strange things. Things that made us suspect that they want to harm us
Alexa (Concerned): But how horrible. Who would do something so cruel?
Zuma (Concerned): We don't know.
Ryder (Concerned): That has us all very worried.
Valerie (Concerned): No more than me.
The pups, Ryder, Caleb and Alexa look at Valerie very confused.
Ryder (Confused): Mrs. Valerie, what do you mean?
Valerie (Serious): Ryder, can I talk to you? Alone?
Ryder (Confused): Uh... sure.
Ryder and Valerie walk up some stairs as the Pups, Caleb and Alexa look on confused and worried.
Interior - The Lookout (Ryder's Room) - Day
Ryder (Confused): What's up, Mrs. Valerie?
Valerie (Concerned): Ryder, I...
Ryder looks at Valerie with a confused look.
Valerie (Serious): You have to be strong. Because what I am going to tell you is very hard
Ryder (Concerned): Valerie, you're worrying me. What's happening?
Valerie (Serious): I want to talk to you about the night of the fire
Ryder (Confused): The night of the fire?
Interior - The Lookout (Corridor) - Day
The pups, Caleb and Alexa are with their ears to the door, listening to the conversation
Interior - The Lookout (Ryder's Room) - Day
Ryder (Sad): Do we have to? You know I do not like it...
Valerie (Serious): Ryder, there's something you need to know. Something that none of us had told you because you were a little boy... and we feared your reaction
Ryder stares at Valerie.
Valerie (Serious): After the flames were put out, myself and other team members went into the apartment to investigate the cause of the fire. It was difficult for everyone, but as we investigated, we realized that everything was fine
Ryder (Confused): In what sense of 'fine'?
Valerie (Serious): That the gas tank was fine, the kitchen was turned off. there was not a power surge. Everything was fine. Except... the distinct smell of gasoline
Ryder (Surprised): Gasoline? (Seriously) But... I don't think we had gasoline in the house. And if so, I don't think it spilled on its own, or... (Analyzing) that the fire appeared out of nowhere.
Valerie (Serious): We looked everywhere, but we couldn't find the gas can...
Ryder had a thoughtful look but then he sees Valerie with a horrified look.
Ryder (Surprised): Valerie, wait... What you're telling me is...
Valerie (Sad): Sorry for not telling you this before...
Ryder (Shocked): Let's see if I understood correctly. Are you trying to tell me that someone... hurt my mom on purpose? That the fire was caused?
Valerie (Sad): Yes, Ryder. So sorry
Interior - The Lookout (Corridor) - Day
The pups, Caleb, and Alexa look at each other in complete horror.
Interior - The Lookout (Ryder's Room) - Day
Ryder (Shocked): But... how? Who else knows about this? Do you have any idea who could have done it?
Valerie (Serious): Ryder, calm down. Breathe. Listen to me. We don't know who is responsible. The only ones who know about this are the members of the rescue team, who as you can see also... have met with your mom. Javier also had his suspicions. Your dad must also be suspicious, but sadness got the best of him and he decided not to investigate further. But this makes me think... that the same person caused and is causing all this
Ryder (Concerned): You think that... those provoked ransoms are also his doing. Now come for me and the pups?
Valerie (Concerned): I'd like to tell you no, Ryder. But circumstances say otherwise
Ryder looks down worriedly. But then he picks her up and the look on his face shows determination.
Ryder (Determined): Whoever that person is, he'll have to get over me to hurt my pups.
Voice Off-Chase Camera: And about us if he wants to hurt you, Ryder
Valerie and Ryder turn to see the pups, Caleb and Alexa walking in with a confident look on their faces.
Chase (Seriously): We're not going to let them hurt you, Ryder.
Alexa (Serious): From now on, we're in this together. Let's take care of them all
Valerie (Serious): We all have to take care of each other, daughter.
Marshall (Determined): And you can count on us, Ryder.
Skye (Determined): We will find out who that person is and he will receive his punishment.
Liberty (Determined): Rest assured
Ryder smiled
Ryder (Happy and Calm): Thank you all
Ryder's phone starts to ring and he answers the call. Javier is seen on the screen
Ryder (Confused): Uncle Javier?
Javier (Seriously): Ryder, you have to come with me
Ryder (Confused): Why? What's happening?
Javier (Seriously): Your dad wants to talk to you.
Ryder had a worried look on his face.
Interior - Julian's House (Living Room) - Sunset
Julián is sitting on the sofa, he had a tablet next to him. Ryder enters the apartment and walks to the living room.
Ryder (Calm and Serious): Hi, Dad. Did you want to see me?
Ryder stands in front of his father
Julian (Serious): Yes, Ryder (while he grabs the tablet) I want you to explain this to me, young man
Julian shows the screen of the tablet to Ryder. He was showing a video of Ryder and Chase chasing one of the robbers.
Ryder is surprised and nervous.
Julian (Seriously): From what I found out, those guys were robbers and that pup is a rescuer. What have I told you about mixing with the bailouts?
Ryder (Nervous): Uh, I...
Julian (Serious): In fact, we haven't talked much since I arrived, and you still haven't explained to me why you're in Adventure City. I thought you'd be in Adventure Bay with your uncle
Ryder (Nervous): Uh, well, we just came to visit. He used to live here, right?
Julian (Annoyed): Yes, and I understand. But that doesn't explain to me why you were on a street where I heard... there was a risky rescue. Some assailants attacked a store
Ryder gets a little nervous
Ryder (Nervous): Oh well, I was just watching. Those pups sure know how to rescue people. With their vehicles, their backpacks with tools from their respective jobs, the organization they have... (Excited) Isn't that great?
Julian looks at Ryder with an angry look.
Julian (Annoyed): Ryder, before you went to Adventure Bay, although it was a long time ago, I told you something.
Ryder (Sad): I know. Is that I...
Julian (Annoyed): Only one thing. but you don't listen
Ryder (Sad): But I...
Julian (Annoyed): You don't listen. You shouldn't be in that kind of places, it doesn't belong to you
Ryder (Annoyed): It's not up to other people either. They were in danger. And you as an ex-rescuer, you act like you don't care
Julian (Annoyed): You just said it. Ex-rescuer, that's not my job anymore. Things changed, Ryder, there are different rules
Ryder (Angry): Well, you should change your rules. Besides, you can't just come back into my life and tell me what to do.
Ryder starts to head for the apartment door.
Julian (Annoyed): Luckily your uncle is in the city, because I'll tell him to go back to Adventure Bay there you will be safe
Ryder (Shocked): What!? (Annoyed) It's not fair!
Julian (Serious): You and your uncle will leave as soon as possible.
Ryder (Annoyed): I perfectly remember you saying that The Zacharys weren't quitting. But you're giving up on me again!
Ryder goes to the door and opens it.
Julián (Sad): I just want you to be safe
Ryder (Angry): Well, sorry for being a burden!
Ryder slammed the door shut and left.
Julian just looked at the door and grabbed his hair in frustration.
Julian (Frustrated): Aaagg!
Interior - Javier's Car (Front) - Sunset
Ryder gets in the car and closes the door with an angry look.
Javier (Nervous): Well, at least there was no broken glass
Javier started the car and started
Interior - The Lookout (Ryder's Room) - Night
Ryder was in his room, he was asleep and was moving from side to side, with a frightened look. he was having a nightmare
Interior - Apartment (Nightmare) - Night
Ryder is in what appears to be his old apartment, where he lived with his parents, but this time, the apartment is on fire.
He approaches a table and it suddenly bursts into flames, scaring him.
He keeps walking, and that look of fear wouldn't go away from his face. He watched as the fire began to spread to the rest of the place. Ryder crashed into a wall and watched as a small shelf fell to the ground and the flames joined it.
Ryder slid down the wall to the ground, and hugged his knees, while his face reflected a lot of fear. Then, he looked up, and saw the figure of a man. He was on his back
Ashley's Voice Off-Screen: Be careful, son
Ryder (Confused): Mom?
Ashley's Voice Off-Screen: The darkness is near. Very close. You must be careful
The man turned his head to the side, but Ryder can't see his face very well because of the flames.
Mystery Man: You're next
Ryder freaks out with those words
Julian's Voice Off-Screen: ¡Ashley! ¡ASHLEY, NO! NOOOO!
Ryder hugged his knees, closed his eyes and began to pray that he would wake up from this horrible nightmare.
Interior - The Lookout (Ryder's Room) (Reality) - Night
Ryder woke up suddenly and somewhat scared
He looks at both of them to make sure he is in his room. He breathes calmly, grabs his phone and checks the pups on a screen to see if they're okay. The phone screen showed the puppies sleeping peacefully.
Ryder (Relieved): They're fine.
Ryder turns to his nightstand and takes a picture of his mom.
Valerie's Voice Off-Screen: We don't know who's responsible. The only ones who know about this are the members of the rescue team, who as you can see also... have met with your mom. Javier also had his suspicions. Your dad must also be suspicious, but sadness got the best of him and he decided not to investigate further. But this makes me think... that the same person caused and is causing all this
Ryder checks one of the nightstand drawers and pulls out another photo. This photo was of Ashley and her rescue team
Ryder: If that's true... who could have hurt you, Mom? Who? And why?
To be continue...