The Adventure Kids in A Dolphin's Sequel

Chapter 3

But as the weeks progressed, it was clear that Winter's condition was not improving. 

"So basically... She's depressed" Brock said as the Akids were revealed to be alone in one of the education rooms discussing Winter's condition. 

"Yeah, duh. We know that" Cynthia told him. 

"It's obvious she's lethargic... And refusing her food" Kali pointed out. 

"Winter hasn't even talked to us" Ann mentioned. "Which means we can't help her"

"What about the prosthetic?" Teeders then asked. 

Kali paused for a moment. "...She's refusing that too"

The rest of the Akids looked concerned now while Teeders asked. "So it's possible her spine is deteriorating again?"

"It's been, what, three weeks?" David spoke up. "And Clay's kept her away from the public this whole time" 

"Yep" Kali nodded. 

"Sounds like Winter's still missing Panama" Ann said. "She's probably lonely"

"No kidding" Cynthia rolled her eyes since it was pretty obvious. 

"And isn't it against USDA regulations to keep a dolphin in a pool alone?" Brock asked. 

"But they have Mandy. Why don't they just put her in with Winter?" Teeders said.

"It's not that simple" Kali told her friends. "You can't just throw two dolphins in the water together! It doesn't work that way!"

"Listen, guys. I'm not gonna tell Clay or anyone else how to do their jobs here. I'm just saying that putting Mandy and Winter together as soon as possible would be a heck of a good idea" David said to the gang. "Don't you think?..."

Just then, one of the aquarium's staff members came in informing them they had visitors. The kids smiled, already knowing who it was. Once they came outside they were met by none other than...

"Hey, Wild Kratts!" The Akids beamed. 

"Hey, Adventure Kids!" The Wild Kratts crew waved back to them. 

"And don't forget about me!" Zoboomafoo appeared, jumping into Ann's arms before jumping back and forth from each Akid. 

"Good to see you to, Zoboo!" Kali smiled while everyone laughed, happy to be reunited. 

"We're so glad you guys called us here" Martin told the kids.

"Yeah, it feels great to be back at CMA" Chris beamed. 

"I gotta admit I'm impressed" Jimmy said while having a look around. "The place has really grown" 

The Wild Kratts were all smiling until Aviva then frowned, telling the kids. "We're so sorry about Panama"

"She was a good dolphin" Koki said. 

"Thank you" Cynthia told the Wild Kratts. 

"The necropsy confirmed she died from respiratory failure" Teeders explained. 

"Well, that's common at that age" Koki frowned in response. 

"Tell you what though, she lived a good long life" Chris told the kids. 

"Yeah... She did" The Akids said quietly. 

Jimmy then spoke up. "Hey, now that we're here, can we grab a bite to eat? I'm straving"

"That sounds like a good idea" Aviva smiled. 

"Sure, the snack bar is right over there" David pointed out to them.