They Grow Up Too Fast (Paw Patrol)

Retirement Party

A year has passed since the day Gasket and Rocky got together. A lot has changed. Zuma and Liberty are both now 7 and are together still with their connection as strong as ever. Rocky and Gasket are now both 8, and their relationship is still new. Marshall and Everest are now also 8, and their relationship is the more.....outgoing one. Rubble is still Rubble but is now 6 and has started his transition to adult pup hood. The Paw Patrol has just been doing regular everyday missions and rescues. Parker is now 13 and has significantly slowed down but is still Parker. Chase and Skye have both reached the age of 10.

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At the lookout tower, Ryder and the Paw Patrol are getting ready for Chase and Skye's retirement parties. They wish Chase and Skye would still be here and are sad that they're leaving but are also happy that they'll start their life together. All of Adventure Bay is in session and is awaiting the party to start. Ryder goes up to the stage and prepares to speak.

Ryder: "Hello, citizens of Adventure Bay and close friends. Today marks a day that will forever be remembered in the history of this great town and its amazing rescue team. The Paw Patrol. We gather here today to say our goodbyes to 2 amazing members that have shown strength, bravery, and courage in the face of danger for our great town. I respectfully ask Chase and Skye up to the stage."

The crowd applause and cheers are heard. Some kids are crying, knowing that they'll miss Chase and Skye. Chase holds Skye's Paw as he goes up the stairs of the stage. They both smile at each other happily, knowing their time as Paw Patrol members have expired, but their time together has just started. The cheers stop as Chase and Skye take their seats on the stage.

Ryder: "Thank you. Thank you. These 2 pups have shown so much and given so much to Adventure Bay and the amazing people here. Before we send these pups off, certain members of the Paw Patrol have made speeches to happily send these great pups off with salutation. Will Marshall please come up to the stage."

Marshall comes up to the stage but trips over the last stair.

Marshall: "I'm okay! Hehe."

Marshall recomposes himself and stands in front of the mic.

Marshall: "Hello everybody! I wrote a few words on my amazing friend Chase. I'm sure he'll enjoy them, hehe. Okay."

Marshall breathes deep and begins to read his salutation.

Marshall: "Dear Chase, it's a shame I'm seeing the pup who changed my life leave as a Paw Patrol member. However, I understand that with age comes losing special people. That's something you told me, Chase. Every day, I'd always wonder how I met such an amazing pup. You were always there for me and will, hopefully, continue that. I've learned so much from you as I've grown up with you. I sincerely consider you a brother. The day you told me I was to lead the Paw Patrol from now on is a day I'll never forget. It's the day I saw my best friend fading away from me. I wish you the very best in your new life and I hope nothing but happiness finds you. I'm always here, till the end. Just know, I love you, bro."

Chase feels starstruck by Marshall's words. Marshall freezes and immediately turns to Chase and gives him a hug. They both shed a small tear together.

Marshall: "I'll miss you."

Marshall walks off the stage, sniffling.

Ryder: "Thank you, Marshall. Give it up for Marshall!"

The crowd applauses

Ryder: "Okay Zuma your up next ."

Zuma nervously walks up, but Liberty pats him on the back. Zuma looks back and smiles as he walks on stage and prepares to speak.