5: Doom Slide
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They work quickly.
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“Why is your father taking soooo long out there? And Lucy, why are you unbuckled?”
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The lead squirrel barks out orders from atop Wilson.
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“I got to change out of these clothes, Mom, they’re disgusting. I’m getting my bag.”
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Secure the boots.
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“Oh, it ain’t that bad, big sis, just a little soggy.”
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Ice the path.
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“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.”
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Begin the descent.
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With great care, the squirrels push and pull Wilson along the iced forest floor.
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They travel far from the roadside.
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Around a curve, there’s a large pile of enormous rocks. Nestled at the center is the squirrels’ hidden destination.
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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.
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Success — the squirrels twist Wilson into the cave.
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One of the dogs, a pit bull named Rosie, stays back for one last check of the surroundings before entering the cave.