"Ghost?" said Nero

"Go ahead I'm listening" said Rocky

"I got Humdinger's helicopter heading away fast" said Nero "You think he's running?"

"He'd be an idiot if he didn't" said Rocky "Can you track it?"

"Of course" said Nero

"Keep on him" said Rocky "I got a call to make. I'll get back to you."

"Thomas?" said Rocky "Are you listening?"

"Yes Ghost what do you need?" answered Thomas

"You ready for me to owe you?" said Rocky

"Uh, what you got?" said Thomas

"I got Humdinger in a helicopter heading out of town fast" said Rocky

"Received" said Thomas "What do you want? Do you want us to intercept?"

"I love for his chopper to explode in the sky" said Rocky

"As much as it would please me to grant your request" said Thomas "I'm still bound by the law"

"I know" said Rocky "But you did ask what I wanted, not what I'd settle for."

"Ok, you got me there" laughed Thomas "What is it that you're asking?"

"Can you take over tracking it and let me know where they end up?" said Rocky

"Sure easy enough" said Thomas "Then what?"

"I want to be involved when you take him down" said Rocky

"I'll do what I can" said Thomas "But I need something to go after him for"

"I think I can take care of that" said Rocky "Any updates on Chase?"

"Not yet" said Thomas "I'm just getting to the hospital. As soon as I know something I'll call"

"I'll be waiting" said Rocky "Ghost out"

Rocky got back on the radio with Nero and told him FBI was going to take over tracking Humdinger. Rocky then explained that he needed to get into Humdinger's office and see what if anything he left. Nero forwarded Rocky all the building plans and agreed to have the guys in the area in an hour. That gave Rocky enough time to get to the building and plan his approach.

***

Thomas walked into the hospital was met by a doctor. Thomas and the doctor stepped into a meeting room where they could talk.

"So how is everyone doc" asked Thomas

"Well two of the four have awoken and are going to be bruised but will be released shortly." explained the Doctor "One of the two left has myocardial contusions and is going to surgery now."

"Ok you haven't mentioned my K9 yet?" said Thomas

"He obviously took two high power rifle rounds to the chest area" said the Doctor "as a result he has multiple broken ribs and is in danger of his lung collapsing."

"Is he going to.." said Thomas as tears filled his eyes

"I don't know" said the Doctor "We're watching him and have him heavily sedated so he doesn't move. We have a surgical team on standby in the event a complication arises. Unfortunately all we can do right now is wait."

"Thank you doctor" said Thomas "Please keep me informed"

"We'll contact you the moment anything changes" said the doctor walking out of the room.

Thomas took a deep breath and picked up his phone to call Ryder. Ryder answered and Thomas explained the situation. He and Ryder agreed that it would be best if he came to the Lookout and told the pups in person. Thomas hung up and headed for the Lookout.

***

Ryder alerted the Pups "Paw Patrol to the Lookout"

A bunch of sleepy pups awoke saying "Ryder needs us"

The pups walked slowly to the elevator thinking about the fact that they were now down two more pups Chase and Zuma. The mood was somber as the pups realized Chase wasn't back yet, that meant they were down three. The elevator rose and the three remaining pups stepped out noticing that Thomas was standing next to Ryder.

"Why is he here" said Skye already tearing up "Wait, where is Chase?"

"Pup's that is why I called you here this early in the morning" said Ryder "Chase has been injured and Thomas is here to explain what has happened"

"I knew it!" said Skye crying now "I knew something had happened to Chase, I could feel it."

"First off Pups" said Thomas "I'm sorry to be meeting with you like this. Chase is alive but was shot twice during an operation late last night. He his at the hospital and he is in a medically induced coma."

"Will he wake up?" asked Marshall now tearing up with Skye

"He was stuck in his vest and the bullets did not penetrate" said Thomas "But he has some broken ribs and the doctor is afraid if he moves too much it might puncture his lung. That is why he is in a coma."

"C-can I see him" said Skye "I'm his girlfriend, I love him"

The pups and Ryder stared at Skye. They all knew the two were nuts about each other but neither had come out in public to admit it.

"That's up to the Doctor" said Thomas "But I don't have a problem with it."

"Ryder" said Skye "I'm going to the hospital now" and with that she ran and jumped on the slide.

"Well we're not going to be able to sleep" said Ryder "I guess we all might as well go"

"I'm going to check in with command and then I'll meet you there" said Thomas

"What about Humdinger" asked Marshall

"We have an asset tracking him now" said Thomas "We have another gathering information on him so we can get a warrant and go get him."

"Did you at least get the person who shot Chase?" asked Marshall

"Yes, he was taken out by someone working with us" said Thomas

Ryder, Marshall and Rubble headed for the Hospital. Skye had already arrived and was being taken back with the Doctor to see Chase.

"Oh Chase" gasped Skye as she walked into his room "I told you to be careful"

"I know this looks bad Skye" said the Doctor "But he is asleep so he doesn't hurt himself further"

"Is he going to be ok" asked Skye

"If he can make it to tomorrow without his lung collapsing he should be ok" said the Doctor "But if it does, we'll be ready to fix that. He's in the best place he can be for the time being. The FBI is sparing no expense and has a team coming in to assist the staff here."

"Can I stay with him for a while" asked Skye

"Skye you and the rest of the Paw Patrol can come and go as you please" said the Doctor "This town owes a lot to you guys"

"Thanks" said Skye laying her head against Chase's

Ryder and the pups walked in to find Skye asleep on the bed next to Chase. The doctor explained everything to Ryder and told him it was fine for Skye to stay if she wished.

"Thanks Doc" said Ryder

"Pups let's go wait in the waiting room and let Skye have her time with Chase" said Ryder

***

Meanwhile Humdinger's helicopter was leaving the US Airspace headed for Baja. He knew he was safe down there, no one would find him there. Little did he know he was being watched as he flew to his supposed safe haven.

Rocky was sitting outside the Humdinger Enterprises building waiting for contact from Nero. He had decided his best approach and was sitting outside ready to move.

"Ghost" said Nero "We're in place. I got you on my tracker. Ready when you are"

"OK guys wish me luck" said Rocky "I'm going in"