Chapter 3; The Discussion

Marshall: Well, who is in charge of my job while I'm out?

Rocky: Alex.

Marshall: WHAT?!

Marshall: If that's the case then the whole town is going to be burned to the ground.

Rocky: What, you don't have faith?

Marshall: I'm usually pretty optimistic about things but THIS… You're joking aren't you?

Rocky: (smiles)

Everest: I'm taking over for you until you're fully recovered

Marshall: Okay, that's much better than Alex.

(Marshall sighs)

Everest: Don't be upset Marshall. This gives you time to do other things.

Marshall: Like?

Everest: Um… well… eh… you can find things that you enjoy more when you can't do other things

Marshall: Yeah like walking.

(The pups chuckle)

Everest: Or…. Maybe something like painting or watching movies. Stuff like that.

Marshall: Yeah… (sigh) I just don't know if I can take missing out when you guys play games.

Everest: We will make sure to include you always.

(The pups all nod in agreement)

(Marshall yawns)

Marshall: I don't know about you guys but I'm pretty tired.

Zuma: But you just woke up dude.

Marshall: I know (yawns) but I think the medicine is still in my system

(Marshall starts falling asleep)

(Ryder walks in the door holding a box full of stuff)

Ryder: Alright Marshall, I got you…

Pups: Shhhhhhh!

Ryder: Oh oops. It's always when I'm in here.

Chase: He must think you're boring.

(Everyone laughs at the joke)

(Ryder sets down the box next to the bed)

Ryder: Okay, pups let's let Marshall get some rest. He's had a long day.