In the car ride back to the firehouse, nobody brought up the parade, but instead talked about their assignment.
"I wonder what the heck those ghosts were doing at Coney Island if the main part of the park was closed to begin with," said Patty.
"I'm not sure, but there must be a connection somewhere," said Erin.
"We'll check it out once we get back to headquarters," said Holtzmann, who was once again at the wheel.
Abby, who was in the front passanger seat remained quiet.
"Hey Abby, you OK?" asked Patty.
Abby snapped out of her trance and replied,"Oh yes I'm fine.
Thanks Patty."
Once the four Ghostbusters were back at the firehouse, they went over their assignment and trying to find the connection between the ghosts and Coney Island.
The four worked all afternoon, into the evening.
Just as the sun had set and was becoming dark outside, the phone rang and Kevin answered it.
"Ghostbusters," he answered.
The team stopped working, so they could find out who the caller, being it was only their second call since earlier at the pier.
"Got it, said Kevin as he hung up, turned to the Ghostbusters and said,"Chaos down at Rockerfeller Center."
"We're on our way," said Erin as she and the rest of the Ghostbuster once again headed out on another job.
The Ghostbusters knew they were getting closer by the amount of people running in the other direction, as yell and screaming and yelling.
"Looks like we're here," said Abby, once the car was park.
Everyone cheered as the Ghostbusters park Ecto-1, and climbed out of the automobile.
"Thank you, no autographs please.
We're just doing our duty," said Holtzmann.
Just then, the team, fame New York NBC weatherman Al Roker, met up with the team.
"Thank goodness you're here, he said, It's been a crazy scene down here.
In my 20 plus here's of MCing this, I've never seen anything like it."
"How bad is it?" asked Erin.
"Well, Matt Lauer wet himself."
"I did not.
I spilled some coffee on the front of my pants after seeing that thing," a voice called out from behind a bush.
Holtzmann and Patty muffed a few chuckles, while Erin gave them a serious look.
"All's kidding aside Mr. Roker, when did you first see it?" Erin asked.
"And what does it look like?" Abby added.
Al Roker then said,"We first spotted it about 20 minutes ago, just as the crew was setting up, and the crowds started coming.
It was large, red, and it was in the form of a dragon.
It was like seeing something out of a Harry Potter book.
"You mean like that?" asked Holtzmann, as she pointed to something heading their way.
It was indeed the object Al Roker was talking about, heading straight for them.
And he was right about the description red, large and dragon like.
As the spirit then shot what look like a blue colored flame out of it's mouth.
"Holy bunt cakes!" shouted Al Roker as he and the Ghostbuster ducked.
Luckily, the flame missed them, but it did burn the top of Al Roker's fedora.
The four Ghostbusters then scrambled after the phantom dragon.
They chased the ghost around, until it was cornered at the top of the Christmas tree.
"How are we going to catch this thing without taking the tree down,let alone setting it on fire?" asked Erin.
"I'm sure they can replace it," said Abby, who did show much concern about destroying the tree at all.
Holtzmann looked over at the ice skating pond, then back to her fellow Ghostbusters with a smile saying,"I think I have a plan."
The other three were skepitcal but listened to what she had to say.
A few minutes later, Holtzmann and Erin were on ice stakes and sliding along the pond, while Abby and Patty were on standing in front of the tree.
Holtzmann looked over at Erin, nodded and the two the shot their proton wands at the ghost.
The spirit let out a painful screech and flew off the tree.
"Abby, Patty now!" Holtzmann shouted.
The two then blasted their wands at the phantom.
"We have it in place.
Get the trap!" Erin called out.
Patty then skated the trap under the ghost, with a small wheeled wooden dolly, stomped it open, and the ghost was captured.
And much to everyone surprise, including the Ghostbusters the tree was still standing, without any damage done at all.
Everyone applauded and cheered for the Ghostbusters.
Erin and Holtzmann were greeted by Abby and Patty as the two got off the ice pond.
"That was a crazy plan baby, but I gotta admit it was a good one," said Patty, placing an arm around
Holtzmann's shoulder.
"I agree who would had thought we can catch ghosts easy on ice at on pavement," Erin added.
"Yeah, great job, let's go home," said a hurried Abby.
Holtzmann, Erin and Patty looked at their fellow Ghostbuster, by her change in mood.
Just then, Al Roker walked up the the Ghostbusters and said,"You girls saved the Christmas celebration.
We can't thank you enough."
"You're very welcome sir," said Erin.
"As our appercation, how would you like to have the honor of lighting the tree?"
"We like to but we left our receptionist back at headquarters and we gotta make sure he's alright," said Abby.
"Kevin's a big boy, he can take care of himself," said Holtzmann.
"What about the ghost in the trap?
We gotta put it in the containment unit?"
"Come on Abby, what's a few mintues?" asked Erin.
"No we have to leave now!" snapped Abby as she headed back to the car.
"Sorry Mr. Roker, her father died around Christmas and it's been hard for her," said Patty.
"I understand that," said Al Roker.
"Thank you for the invitation, but we better be going now," said Erin as she and Patty left.
Holtzmann then placed a hand on Al's shoulder and said,"Sorry about the hat.
But I'm sure you can replace it."
"I'm not sure.
I don't think the store covers acts of paranormal activity," said Al.
"Worth a try," said Holtzmann, as she meet up with the others.
As the Ghostbusters headed back to the firehouse, no one said a word.
Though the streets were merry and covered in lights and decoration, the mood in the car was somber and silent.