As the weeks went by, not a single one of them involved a water rescue. Zuma was getting impatient. He was beginning to feel not wanted.
"I wasn't needed...not even once!" he complained to Rocky.
"That's not true! You were called...for backup," Rocky said slowly.
"Yes, I was..." Zuma said sarcastically. "Only because they needed an extra set of paws in case things went south. But that was it! It wasn't even a water rescue!"
Rocky's eyes went wide with understanding. "I'm sorry, Zuma..."
"Hey, guys!" Rubble called. "Who wants to watch Apollo the Super Pup?"
"I do! I do!" All of them, except Zuma, barked joyfully. They ran inside the Lookout.
"You coming?" Skye asked.
"Nah. There's something I have to do," Zuma said in a mysterious tone, turning away from the group.
As he walked off, Rocky couldn't help but feel sympathy for the Labrador who always seemed to be left out. He made a mental note to check in on Zuma later and make sure he was okay.
"This is going to be epic!" Marshall barked as he hurried to get the snacks. Suddenly he tripped on a dog toy and crashed onto a cushion. "How did that get here?" he asked himself, looking around in confusion.
As the other pups laughed at Marshall's clumsiness, Rubble quickly grabbed the snacks and joined the group. "Let's get this party started!" he exclaimed.
"Wait, shouldn't we check on Zuma?" Skye asked.
"Later," Rubble said impatiently. "Let's watch out program."
Rocky frowned at the Bulldog. "Rubble, don't you think it would be better to make sure Zuma is okay first?"
"Guys, he said he was fine, now let's stop wasting time!" Marshall barked.
Rubble squirmed on his pillow, clearly uncomfortable.
Chase finally stood up. He said, "You guys are making a big deal out of nothing. Zuma can take care of himself."
The pups settled in to watch their favorite show, but Rubble couldn't shake the feeling that they should have checked on Zuma first.
Meanwhile outside, Zuma was pacing back and forth. Ryder saw him and went to check on him.
"Zuma, why aren't you watching the show with the others?" Ryder asked.
Zuma sighed, "I just needed some fresh air, but I'm fine now."
"Are you sure?" Ryder pressed.
Zuma sighed. "Ryder, why am I always the one left behind?" he asked honestly.
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Zuma on his Own #JusticeForZuma
Hayran KurguTired of not being able to participate in any rescues, Zuma decides to take a break from the PAW Patrol. Ryder always promised Zuma that there will be a mission for him, but does he really hear him? How will Zuma's absense affect the team?
