*Chapter seven is up. I have two more chapters to go for this story.*

The sun rose over the houses as the day began. Buzz and the others were trying to hurry, but some of them were lagging behind.

"Oh this is taking longer than it did getting here!" Potato head Shouted.

"Here we go." Hamm groaned.

"Losing health units, must rest." Rex moaned.

"Come on guys, we need to keep moving. Jessie said. Otherwise, it will be all for naught."

"Well than we need to find another way to get home, because at this rate, we won't get back until sundown!" Jack growled at the spud.

"Oh will you shove off, you stupid potato!" He said. Potato Head turned to him.

"I'm sorry, do you have a problem with me?'

"The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem. Do you understand?" The spud stared at him.

"Huh?"

"I'm saying mate, shut up about all of this. We know it's a long journey, but it's never about the journey is it? It's the destination, and right now, our destination is home to save our ailing cowboy. That is our top priority here, and we cannot continue if I have to hear your wretched complaining. So please lad, do us all a favor and shut up, or so help me, I will..."

"Okay, Jack. I think Potato Head gets it. Owen said, grabbing the pirate's arm. We're all getting antsy, but we need to keep going. We're almost home. Let's go, guys." Owen walked off and the others followed. Slinky came up close to Buzz.

"Dang, captain Jack finally put Potato Head in his place." He whispered.

"About time someone did. Woody's been trying to do that for years." Buzz whispered back. They continued on their way, picking up the pace. Back at home, the rest of the toy family had come together on the bed around Woody. The paralysis had froze his hands, arms and shoulders. He could still talk and move his head, but nothing else. Bullseye was lying at his feet and Bo and Rosetta were on his other side. Dolly had checked him over again and sighed deeply.

"They are taking too long. She said, impatiently. I didn't think it would take them this long."

"You can't blame them, Doll. The gardens were really far away, even for a toy to get to." Buttercup said.

"I know, but still. I don't want Woody to end up like Justin."

"What was Justin like, Dolly?" Rosetta asked.

"He, you know, he was kind of like your father. Brave, smart, loyal, and always made sure to take care of everyone. I loved him so much. I wish he was still with me."

"He is. He will always be with you." Bo said, making her smiled.

"D, Dolly?" Woody whispered. Dolly went over to him. "Are, are they back yet?" His breathing was slower; he only took in one or two breaths.

"Not yet, Woody. Soon, hopefully."

"Will, will you tell them, that i, it's not their fault? Te, tell them thank you, for trying. I, I don't want B, Buzz to think this is, his fault."

"He won't, Woody. But we'll tell him." Dolly said.

"Than, thank you for all, you have done, Dolly. You are, a won, wonderful friend."

"Woody." Bo whispered, wishing he would stop. He turned to her and his daughter.

"Bo, I'm, I'm trying. I am. I'm, I'm not giving up yet. But I am so, so tired."

"Daddy, please stay awake. Uncle Buzz will be home soon." Rosetta said, crying.

"Oh Rosie, do, don't cry sweetie. Hey, look at me, baby girl." She did. "Do you, know how, how much I love you? I love you, to the moon and stars, and back."

"I love you too, daddy"

"You, are going to be, a beau, beautiful bride." That broke the little girl. She hugged him tight around his neck and he gently kissed her cheek. Bo moved to his other side and did the same, holding him. Woody kissed her. "I, I love you girls." Around them, everyone hung their heads. Dolly stood by Buttercup, Trixie and Prickle Pants stood together, Mrs. Potato Head held onto her kids, and Chuckles was on the edge of the bed, wearing a sad frown. Suddenly, an excited yell broke the silence.

"Everyone, come look!" Peter Pea pod cried.

"Their back, Buzz and the others are back!" Paul Pea shouted.

"Do they have the flower?" Bo asked.

"Yes!" All three peas yelled.

"Oh, thank goodness!" Dolly sighed. Everyone else let out a sigh of relief.

*They got back just in time! But will it work?*