Rocky and Zuma had finished their breakfast and were cleaning up the kitchen when Ryder walked in. He paused and looked to Rocky.

"He's getting there Ryder" said Rocky "We're going to face it together."

"I want to thank you Ryder" said Zuma "I would never have thought a girl would mess my head up like this. I promise I'm going to make it up to everyone."

"Zuma," said Ryder "there is nothing to make up. Everyone has bad days and for you it was about a girl that you happen to care a lot about. Any one of us put in the same situation would probably have reacted much the same."

The rest of the day was fairly normal. No major calls for the Paw Patrol and only one call that Rocky would have been needed. Chase was able to make a slight repair to Garby's pen at Farmer Al's barn. That evening everyone had gathered for dinner at the Lookout.

"I really appreciate all the support everyone has given me last night and today" said Zuma "I think I'll be good to go tomorrow. I really need to get back to somewhat normal. I can't fall apart every time she has to go back to college."

"It's ok Zuma" said Skye "I must say that if anyone doubted your feelings about a girl or more importantly Sunny, you proved that you care more than even you knew."

"If you need more time" said Chase "We're here. Although I'm not sure if I could drive your hovercraft as well as Yeshe did."

"It was Skye's help," said Yeshe "I still don't know that I'd trust myself to go on the water."

"I think you'd do just fine" said Everest "You handled it like a pro."

Everyone had said their good nights and Yeshe had decided to stay. Rocky told her she could stay in his pup house and walked her down. He kissed her good night and tucked her in. He then returned to Zuma in the TV room.

"You know i'm fine Rocky" said Zuma as Rocky entered "You could have stayed with her."

"I know, but one more night" said Rocky "You were right about one thing though"

"Oh, what's that?" asked Zuma

"Yeshe does have a great behind" laughed Rocky

"Told ya" laughed Zuma "They all have great behinds. So are you two official now?"

"Official?" said Rocky

"Are you boyfriend girlfriend" said Zuma

"I don't know, I guess, are we supposed to make some sort of announcement?" asked Rocky

"What did she say?" asked Zuma

"To what?" asked Rocky

"When you asked her?" said Zuma

"Asked her what?" said Rocky

"Oh lord," laughed Zuma "You haven't asked her, have you?"

"Asked her? Zuma, did I miss something?" asked Rocky

"Ordinarily you would have missed everything," explained Zuma "Girls are crazy for that kind of stuff. You are going to need to ask her to be your girlfriend, go steady, whatever you want to call it. I would suggest something really nice like dinner at Mr. Porters or even better dinner you made. Then when you have enjoyed the meal you ask her to be your uh, whatever. Trust me, she will remember that moment when you two are old and gray. You better plan it fast, I guarantee the Girl Pack has asked or will ask soon."

"Really, it's that important?" asked Rocky

"The only thing more important is when you ask her to marry you," said Zuma

"Marry her? We aren't even uh, whatever yet." said Rocky

"I'm trying to add perspective" said Zuma "Yes, it's that important."

They began to plan everything and decided that dinner at Mr. Porter's would be a good plan. Rocky would need to dress up and take another shower. Yeshe needed to be warned with lots of time because girls needed like a week to get ready according to Zuma.

"Really, a week?" said Rocky

"No I'm kidding" said Zuma "But plenty of time anyway"

"OK I'll ask her in the morning," said Rocky

"Just ask her to dinner," said Zuma "She'll probably know why, don't try to figure it out, you'll hurt yourself. I'll go speak with Skye and let her get started."

"Skye?" said Rocky "What, do I have to ask Skye too?"

"No silly," said Zuma "Yeshe is going to need the girl's help to get ready."

"Why I think she's perfect like she is" said Rocky

"She is, but this is a big deal I promise you," said Zuma. Zuma trotted over to the elevator.

A short time later Zuma knocked on Skye's pup house.

Chase opened the door.

"Oh, sorry I'll come back" said Zuma blushing as Chase was wearing Skye's collar and a leash.

Chase looked down and blushed himself. "Uh, it's ok. Is everything ok, do you need me or Skye for something?"

"I was actually going to come talk to Skye" said Zuma "But I'll come back."

"It's ok Zuma" said Skye from inside "give me a second." Chase ducked back in as well. A moment later they both came out.

"What can I help you with?" said Skye "Is it about Sunny?"

"No, at least not yet" said Zuma "It's about Rocky and Yeshe. He hasn't asked her yet."

"Oh no," said Skye "She probably doesn't know about all that either. It's ok, what did you suggest?"

"Ask her what?" said Chase

Skye turned and kissed Chase on the nose, "Silly he hasn't asked her to be his girlfriend yet. Zuma and I have this. I'll come get you when I'm done. I'm not finished with you yet."

Chase blushed extra hard trying to look at anything but Zuma, who just smiled at him. Chase walked to his pup house and tried his best to look normal. As soon as he closed the door, Zuma burst into laughter.

"I know I'll look just as silly soon," laughed Zuma "But that was priceless."

"Yes," said Skye "We girls have to keep you guys in check from time to time. Anyway, what did you suggest to Rocky?"

"I suggested Dinner at Mr. Porter's," said Zuma "He'll ask her in the morning."

"Ok, I'll call Katie and get it set up" said Skye "Rocky might be overwhelmed, why don't you call Mr. Porter in the morning and make the reservation for them. Do you need Chase to help you get him ready?"

"No," said Zuma "After all that Rocky has done for me last night and today, I owe it to him to take good care of him."

"Are you sure you're ok?" asked Skye "The guys will take care of this if it's going to upset you."

"No I'm totally fine, although" said Zuma "thanks for asking. But I need to do this, it gets my mind off of Sunny for a little while. Besides, he'll have to help me soon, hopefully."

"This is going to be great?" said Skye "Thank you for asking me to help, I'll call Everest and fill her in. We'll take good care of Yeshe."

The next morning Rocky went down to wake Yeshe and invite her to breakfast. As they were walking up Rocky asked her if she would like to go to dinner this evening.

"Like a date?" said Yeshe

"Not like a date," said Rocky "I'm asking if you would like to go on a date, with me, tonight, a date with me tonight to Mr. Porter's"

Yeshe licked his nose, "You are so adorable when you get flustered. Of course I would love to go on a date with you tonight."

"Great!" said Rocky "I-i uh mean, that's great. I'll pick you up at 6."

"Pick me up?" said Yeshe "I'll be here, I'm not going back now that you've asked me out."

Rocky and Yeshe stepped out of the elevator.

"Yeah, I know but I figured you, would, uh you know" Rocky stammered. "want to get ready."

Skye stepped up, "Yes, she would" said Skye, "Ok Rocky, you did your part, now it's my turn. Go um, be a boy."

Skye led Yeshe over to a corner and began explaining that she had set up an appointment at Katie's and that Yeshe was going to love it.

"Uh, well ok" said Rocky watching the girls walk away "Now what? Oh crap, I gotta make a reservation."

"Already done Dude" said Zuma walking up. "You eat then we are going to start getting you ready."

"Should I go to Jake's Mountain and ask Toby if this is ok?" said Rocky

"Ask him yes," said Zuma "But you're not asking her to marry you yet. You would probably be ok to just call him."

"Come on," said Zuma "I'll go with you." They walked up to the control room to make the call. Toby was very understanding and could tell Rocky was extra nervous.

The girls arrived after lunch at Katie's. Katie met them at the door and escorted them to begin their spa treatments.

The three girls were all side by side in tubs. Each was laying back and enjoying the bath. Katie came by and refreshed the hot water in Skye and Everest's tubs but she told Yeshe it was time to get out so she could start her grooming. Yeshe was acting a little nervous.

"What's wrong girl?" asked Katie "Do you not want to be groomed?"

"I-it's not that," said Yeshe "I've never been groomed before. I don't know exactly what it means."

"Oh, I understand," said Katie "Hold on." Katie walked out of the room and came back dragging a grooming table.

"Here you go," said Katie "Hop up, I'll explain everything as I go. But this way, you're still in the room with Skye and Everest, that should help some, being around pups you know."

"Thank you Katie," said Yeshe "I really appreciate everything everyone has done. This is so different from what I expected."

"You didn't expect people and pups to be helpful here?" asked Katie as she began clipping Yeshe.

"At the temple you have to be self-sufficient. Only the strong pups survive" explained Yeshe "No one helps anyone at least among the pups. Everything is a competition to gain status and position. At first when I was informed I was going to be presented to Tsering I was angry, thinking I was being tossed out because of something I had done wrong."

"I'm sorry, Trsering?" asked Katie

"Oh sorry, its' Tsering," explained Yeshe "His whole name is Tsering Gelek, it means Long Life / Excellent Virtue. He chose the name Toby because it's easier to say and you don't have to explain the meaning as often."

"Wow, that is so cool" said Katie

"Yeshe, means wisdom" said Skye "I think that is cool also. I mean my name doesn't mean anything other than the sky or something."

"That is, cool" said Katie

"So what do you hope to do now?" asked Katie "Now that you're not moving back, I guess you don't have to be a temple dog anymore."

"I'll still be a guardian," said Yeshe "I'll just be a Retreat Mastiff instead. When I get bigger I'll be able to pull sleds or trailers and help around the retreat."

Everest's ears perked up, "Sleds, you like to pull sleds" said Everst excitedly "I have a sled, we can become Adventure Bay's first sled team."

"Oh lord," laughed Skye "She's always wanted to be a sled dog. I was no help, I can't pull anything hardly."

"It's what I'm breed for" laughed Everest

Yeshe laughed, "That will be fun. I think I would like that."

"We need to get you a vehicle of some kind," said Everest.

"Shush," Skye whispered, "that's a secret."

"Crap, my bad" said Everest

"What?" asked Yeshe

"Nope," said Katie "That's Ryder's secret. He'll tell you soon."

"Oh, ok" said Yeshe wondering

Katie was finishing up when the front door bell chimed.

"I'll be right there" yelled Katie.

"We're fine," yelled Rocky from the other room, "we'll just wait out here"

Katie put the finishing touches on Yeshe's fur and a beautiful bright blue bow on her right ear. Then she turned Yeshe around so that she could see herself in the mirror. Yeshe gasp and immediately began tearing up.

"Oh no," said Katie, Skye and Everest moved over to Yeshe quickly.

"What's wrong Yeshe?" asked Skye

"What would you like different?" asked Katie

"No. everything's fine" said Yeshe "No one has ever been as nice to me as you girls have. I always hated mirrors. I thought I looked just like one of the boys. I look, look"

"Gorgeous!" said Rocky from the doorway, "I'm sorry I heard everyone gasp and thought something was , you look amazing, the bow brings out your eyes and your fur. God, I love your fur. You are the most beautiful girl I've ever seen."

"You look very nice as well, Rocky," said Yeshe, hopping down.

"Shall we," asked Rocky, offering his paw, He took hers in his and leaned down kissing it ever so softly.

"That's enough Rocky" said Chase

"Yeah, remember we are going to be expected to live up to your standard now." laughed Marshall

Everest and Skye both stuck their tongues out at the boys, then laughed.

"Yeshe," said Zuma, stepping forward "You look amazing. I hope you guys have a great evening. Have fun"

Yeshe stepped over to Zuma and kissed him on the cheek. "Thank you Zuma" said Yeshe "I know you helped him get ready. He does look very nice."

Rocky and Yeshe walked out to Rocky's truck and Rocky helped Yeshe in. He then went around and got in himself. They drove off to Mr. Porters as everyone watched and waved.

An older looking yellow Labrador stepped up to the group. He was dressed in a very expensive looking business suit. He looked over the group and settled on Zuma.

"Hello, you must be Zuma," said the gentledog.

"Y-yes sir," said Zuma turning "May I help you, sir?"

"My name is Floyd Lariat" said the Lab "I'm Sunny's father, I believe we need to talk."