"Sorry. I found Foxy missing and didn't realize that she wanted to have a sleep over."

"She didn't. Ya weren't there, so I took 'er for the night."

"I was tractor-tipping with Mater."

"Yeah, but ya should at least have dropped her off at one of the others'."

Lighting's hood lowered guiltily, and he looked meekly up at Foxy. "C'mon, Foxy."

Foxy yawned and rose from Sheriff's side. She waved with a sleepy hand in his direction as she sat down on Lightning's hood.

"Bye, Sheriff." She replied, sounding more then half asleep.

"At least let 'er stay until she's more awake." Sheriff gave Lightning a look, and he lowered his hood, letting Foxy slide down.

"All right. Bye Foxy."

"Bye Light." She flopped down at Sheriff's side and fell asleep shortly. Sheriff watched as the door rolled down, then laid a tire over Foxy's side and fell back asleep himself. A few hours later, both began waking up, first Foxy, then Sheriff.

"Mornin'."

"Morning, Sheriff." Foxy yawned widely, then stretched. "Coffee?"

"That's a mighty good idea." Sheriff chuckled, ruffled her bangs gently, then opened the door of the station. The two exited, then meandered down the street together, Foxy asking if she could join the force.

Sheriff chuckled, then shook his hood. "Ya would think it was too much work, and then ya would never get through it."

"Looks like you're feeling better."

"Yep. All I needed was a dose of down time." Foxy grinned, and Flo set a cup at her side.

The end of the day found Foxy fast asleep, curled up underneath Mack's front bumper. He pulled aside slightly and began petting her, being careful not to set his tire down too hard.

"She's all worn out." Flo laughed slightly, seeing Foxy. Mack and the rest chuckled, remembering how Foxy had nearly flew around the café, excited to be able to interact with the others again. She had wrestled with Harry, Paul, and Sara, getting pinned by all three, yet she had still tried to fight, laughing the entire time. Now, however, she was fast asleep, and even Red scooping her up in a tire, cradling her gently, then setting her on the pavement and petting her didn't wake her.

About a half an hour later, the townsfolk began drifting away, wishing others goodnight. Soon, the only ones left were Fillmore, Sarge, Flo, Foxy, and Red. Red smiled as Fillmore rolled over, then picked up Foxy. Fillmore lifted her up onto his roof, then took her back to his dome, setting her down in her chair. Lightning had returned her bag, her horse, and the blanket earlier, and now she was snuggled underneath the blanket, the tip of her tail twitching contentedly.

Aww, Foxy's all better. :3 How was that for a short story? I hope you guys liked it! :)