5: Doom Slide
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They work quickly.
“Why is your father taking soooo long out there? And Lucy, why are you unbuckled?”
The lead squirrel barks out orders from atop Wilson.
“I got to change out of these clothes, Mom, they’re disgusting. I’m getting my bag.”
Secure the boots.
“Oh, it ain’t that bad, big sis, just a little soggy.”
Ice the path.
“Kids, hush! Uh, yes, is this Ralph’s towing service? Oh great, we are in some big trouble. We slid off the road about two miles off of I-70.”
Begin the descent.
With great care, the squirrels push and pull Wilson along the iced forest floor.
They travel far from the roadside.
Around a curve, there’s a large pile of enormous rocks. Nestled at the center is the squirrels’ hidden destination.
Wilson’s crossed arms and chest are too much to fit through the cave entrance. They’ll need to be untied and maneuvered just right.
Success — the squirrels twist Wilson into the cave.
One of the dogs, a pit bull named Rosie, stays back for one last check of the surroundings before entering the cave.