Chapter 11; The Return
(Ryder and Marshall pull back up to the lookout where the pups are waiting for them)
Marshall: Your favorite firefighter has returned to action!
Pups: *Cheer*
Chase: Good to have you back, buddy!
Rocky: How's it feel?
Marshall: Feels pretty good! Just doesn't have much strength in it yet.
Skye: Can you do your job again?
Ryder: Not yet, but he will be able to in a week or two; if P.T. goes well.
Rubble: What does P.T. stand for?
Ryder: Physical Therapy. It helps build muscle after injuries.
Rubble: Oh.
Zuma: Do they have P.T. to help your stability? So you're not so clumsy.
(Everyone laughs at the joke)
Marshall: I don't even think a training session would help me to not be so clumsy!
(Everyones laughs again)
Ryder: Now, Marshall, the doctor said you don't need to jump right back in yet. For right now, let's not do any unnecessary running or walking. Let's just take it easy for the next few days until you get your first P.T. session in.
Marshall: Awwww. I was so excited to get to play again…
Ryder: I know, but if you injure it again, you can't walk for another month.
Marshall: You're right… I guess it's better than nothing.
Marshall: When is the first P.T. session?
Ryder: In three days, so on Friday.
Marshall: Okay. Sounds good! (Yawns) Now, if you'll excuse me, I am going to go take a nap… again.
(Everyone laughs again)