Yes, it took me awhile to update on this. I have a whole load of other stories to update on and this was THIRD on the list.

I do hope you like. ^^

So it was settled. The Toys had to find a way back to the hospital and fast. But first thing was first; Woody had to locate Buzz and Slinky. Where had they gone? Where were they taken? Darn, would these questions end for their sakes?

An entire mess of problems had blossomed for, not just Woody and Jessie, but for the Space Ranger and the springing dog. Just like Woody had encountered at first, Buzz found himself utterly alone in this vast, lonesome waiting room and also just like Woody, he was downright confused. Everything happened so fast.

"Slink!" Buzz cried as soon as he was sure that there were no humans around. "Slinky? Where are you?"

Sadly, the dog was no where in sight. What was there to do? He couldn't make his way back to Bonnie without the others.

"This is a minor set back." Buzz groaned before he saw the shadow of a approaching human coming from the hall outside the door.

In a quick haste to hide, Buzz dashed underneath one of the chairs as this person casually walked by. Unknown to anyone at the moment, Slinky was, obviously, somewhere else. There was another waiting room just across the hallway, where a two year old was playing with a neat toy he found lying on the floor when he came in. Like how any terrible two would play, he was banging the slinky dog's head hard on the carpet floor, giggling playfully. Unknown to the boy was that the poor toy suffering this mistreatment was in pure desperation, also he wanted this torture to cease. Just then, the office door to the right opened and a young nurse came in, holding a clip board of paper work.

"Brian Lourie?"

That lady was a sight for sore eyes on Slinky's part. When that boy and his father went with the nurse and left the waiting room, the dog flipped over off his back and began to pant fast. What was he to do? He was all alone here! Where was Woody, Buzz, Jessie? He had to find them. How was he going to get back to Bonnie? Surely, he couldn't do it all by himself. Frantic, Slinky took in his surroundings, ending it by looking at the open door out to the silent hallway.

"Come on, Slinks!" he whispered to himself to help calm down. "Think, think, think! Gotta think, gotta think! Just gotta!"

Being as quiet as he could, Slinky slowly snuck underneath the seat towards the door. Being a smart dog, he didn't walk out into the open like a true dog would. No. He hid behind the frame, just barely peeking his snout out, sniffing. Bravely, he stuck his head all the way out and saw that no one was around at the moment. Scared to do it, but he knew he had to, Slinky broke into a bouncy run across the hall, nearly tripping when he slid and hit the wall. Dizzy, he shook his head before spotting a man walking up. Panicking, Slinky accidentally rammed into the wall again before slipping into the nearest door. He may have spared himself from being seen, but he put himself into another problem. He went right into the children's laboratory and inside there were a couple of bored girls who caught sight of him right when he ran in. Instantly, Slinky fell limb as one of the twins pattered right up to him and picked him up.

"Look Mommy! A springy doggie!" she giggled with excitement.

Please, gal! Put me down! I ain't yours. Put me down!

Meanwhile, Woody and Jessie were still with the Rabbit whose name was Jack. Apparently, the cocky bunny got them lost when they were on their way to the elevator. Jessie was very worried about Buzz and Slinky and so was Woody.

"Jack. We've been here twice. Are you sure you know where you're going?"

"Not really." the fuzzy rabbit grinned. "This is my second time out of the room, you know. Things changed a bit since then."

"Serves me right for even asking you..."

"Just stick close you two. At least none of these yahoos found us yet."

"That's the least of my worries. Our only concern is getting back to Bonnie."

"She needs us." Jessie sadly included.

"Ha! Let me guess." Jack sighed. "She's in for surgery, huh? What for?"

"Tonsils is what we overheard." Woody answered, nervously.

"Well, cowboy. You two have nothing to worry about. She's gunna be fine."

"That's great to know, but we need to get back to her!"

"Before she leaves!" Jessie added again as she and Woody closed in on Jack.

"Cool it, okay. I'll get you there. But first, what about your pals?" he motioned a paw at another child's waiting room.

Woody only took a side glance before another toy nearly ran him and Jessie over. Miraculously, it was Lightyear.

"Buzz?"

"Buzz!" Jessie squealed with surprise.

"Who?" Jack tilted his head.

"Buzz, you're okay?" Woody smiled, relieved.

" 'course, I'm okay. Where were you two?" the Space Ranger hid beside them underneath one of the closed reception desks.

"Looking for you. Where's Slink?"

Buzz took a nervous look around before facing his friends, giving a sad, honest shrug saying that he didn't have a clue where the loyal dog was.

Don't worry, Slink! Help's on the way!