They Grow Up Too Fast (Paw Patrol)

1000 Reads Special/Thank You

Chase walks into the lookout tower, which sits empty. He approaches a camera and turns it on, then begins to speak.

Chase: "Well, I'm speechless. We all are. Yes, I'm talking to you."

Chase points into the camera with his paw.

Chase: "Hello, Patrollers! One thousand reads! That's crazy. I've seen some things, but one thousand reads is next level for us. It's our first time being written about, and we can't thank you enough. As we upload more chapters to this story, we hope you continue to enjoy them. And we have some good ones coming up. You Patrollers are the reason we made this story, and it seems like we're doing a good job, hehe."

Suddenly, Ryder walks into the observation deck and notices Chase.

Ryder: "Chase, what are you doing here? And why are you talking to a camera?"

Chase, startled by Ryder's unexpected arrival, quickly explains.

Chase: "Oh, uh, we reached 1,000 reads in our story, and I'm making a thank-you video."

Ryder: "Really? Wow! That's amazing! Here, let me talk to them, alright?"

Chase: "Sure, go ahead."

Ryder steps into the frame as Chase moves aside, giving him the spotlight. Ryder begins speaking into the camera.

Ryder: "I hope this thing's on. What am I saying? Of course it is. Anyway, thank you so much, Patrollers. We're extremely happy that so many of you have tuned into our story. We want you all to be happy, and it seems like you are. The Paw Patrol isn't the Paw Patrol without you fellow Patrollers. You're the ones we hold in the highest regard. I'll let Chase continue, but remember, the Paw Patrol is always on a roll when you're around! No job is too big, no pup is too small—or person! You're all capable of amazing things. You've shown us so much love, and we hope this story reflects the love we have for you.

"Anyway, I'm starting to ramble. Thanks again, and we hold you all in the highest regard. Take it away, Chase."

Ryder steps out of the frame and heads to the elevator. Chase waves to him before stepping back into the camera's view.

Chase: "Well, like Ryder was saying, thank you so much. The Paw Patrol doesn't exist without you, and neither does this story. We want you to enjoy it as much as possible.

"I wish the others were here, but they're all preoccupied with their own things. If you didn't know already, a lot of time has passed. And I mean a lot. I'm no longer 9 or 8, as you might remember. I'm 12 now. I wish I could tell you everything that's happened, but that would ruin what's to come. Trust me, though—there's a lot of fun stuff headed your way.

"When the author approached us and wanted to write a story about us, we didn't think it would blow up like this, at least not so quickly. But seeing 1,000 reads already is amazing to us. Not that we're complaining, hehe.

"Again, on behalf of the Paw Patrol, we're so happy you're enjoying the story. We hope you keep enjoying it. Always remember, the Paw Patrol loves you dearly. Alright, I have to go now. My cubs are giving their mother a hard time—I can hear them whining. Take care!"

Chase moves to turn off the camera but hears his cubs whining again. He rushes to the elevator before realizing he left the camera on. Turning back, he hurries over to the camera.

Chase: "Oh, sorry about that. I don't think you'd be interested in staring at an empty observation deck forever. One last thing, though: don't forget—these paws uphold the laws! Well, they used to. It's been a while, hehe. Anyways, I've got to go. Thanks again. We appreciate you."

Chase turns off the camera.

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P.S. Thank you guys so much for 1000 reads. I know it may seem like not that much, but it is for me and warms my heart. I started this whole Paw patrol thing as a meme. And now I'm turning it into something serious, LOL. Seeing people enjoy what I make is a first for me. I've never written a story/book before, and it's crazy how the first time I do, people enjoy it. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. And get ready cause these next chapters are gonna be good. I'll leave you guys to the rest of your day/night. Keep your head up, and thanks again. I love yall so much. (No homo to the guys. LOL)