A little note before you read! It will be first one-shot where my OCs are included! By the way, pups are humanized! Enjoy!

It was a late night in Adventure Bay, 3 years later after Paw Patrol got disbanded and pups went separate ways and for one pup, own life went completely disastrous. Instead of looking for job and keeping in touch with his teammates, he decided to buy a PC and play computer games with his new friends, Vlad and Ryan. Thinking that he already has experience to be a policeman and finding a job is a case of no time, he was playing computer games for whole day or night, 24/7. Yes, it was Chase, who decided to take a break after being second in command. Unfortunately, he started playing computer games even when Paw Patrol existed, but at these times Ryder always managed to stop Chase. Because of gaming addiction, his relationship with Skye, his girlfriend went from good to horrible and they broke up, and surprisingly, Chase didn't care. That's when other pups realized, that Chase is already separated from them, so when they went separate ways, pups deleted Chases' number, because they didn't believe that old Chase will come back.

At same night Chase was completely tired, angry, many papers with debts and cans from energetic drinks were laying on his table, on floor. His house wasn't having water and heating, only electricity for which Chase always gave money he had. It was half past two on clock and Vlad, Ryan and Chase just finished playing matchmaking game in CS:GO, which they lead to tie 15:15. Even after that result Chase was angry.

Vlad: Dude, you... really need to calm down. It's just a game.

Ryan: By your voice, you played games like non-stop.

Chase (angry): I don't care!! We could win this game, if you didn't fail with bomb in last round!!!

Vlad: Well I was tired dude. My parents told me to go sleep!

Ryan: Same here!

Chase (angry): Great!! I lost another chance to upgrade my rank!!

Vlad: Listen, Chase. We already know that you have gaming addiction.

Chase: How??

Vlad: Trust me, I went through this too. When I was actually 16.

Ryan: Yeah, I remember you told me this story.

Vlad: But, Chase, you're freaking 19 years old! You need to find a job!! Sorry, but what me and Ryan were trying to say is we need to stop playing with you for some period of time.

Chase (sobs): No, no. Guys, you are mine only friends. I-

Vlad: Man, listen, it's for your well-being. Sorry about that, goodnight!

Ryan: Yeah, bye man!

Chase turned off his PC, sobbing heavily, got up from chair and laid on bed, crying already. His friends were right, he's addicted to computer games and lost everything he had: friends, chance to find a job, girlfriend. At this point, Chase found himself in situation, when you realized how bad is your life right now, that you're feeling useless and unfixable. 

Chase (crying and to himself): I can't believe it, I let addiction control me all time. I'm nothing at this point, I'm just a crazy guy, who was in team of pups and was thinking only about computer games.

Still thinking about it Chase fell asleep, still crying. The next day he woke up at noon, having such headache and rubbed his face, trying to clean it from tears. Then Chase sat on edge of bed with head down and put his hand behind his head. He felt like parazite and this night made him to make a decision: try to recover himself back.

Chase (to himself, hoarsely): It's never late to start everything again. Maybe something will be new in my life, but if I really want to move on from addiction, I need to throw it away somehow.

Chase then looked at his PC and an idea came to his mind: his PC costs much money. If he'll sell it, maybe he can do something from it. He got up from bed, plug out all wires and took a big box, where he put all his computer. Then he took the box and went on street to write a sign, that his PC is selling, then he sat on sidewalk and started waiting.

2 hours later

Chase was counting his earned money after he sold his PC to father of 8-year old son, who wanted computer for his birthday. Those money were enough to pay debts and buy some food and drink. At this point, Chase knew: his road to recovery has started.

4 months later

Chase went through big obstacles during his recovery: debt checks were big and he also needed to go through medical investigation to confirm that he doesn't have gaming addiction anymore. At this point, Chase found a job, helping with packing up cargo in one supermarket. He worked on this job for 2 and a half months and earned money to close debts for house. Now he could use shower to wash himself. Some money from sold PC he saved in case of emergency, which was a right decision: after closing debts, he bought some new clothes and threw his old clothes to wash. He also bought new phone and saved all his numbers, including numbers of his teammates from Paw Patrol. After working as a cargo man, he tried to enroll in ABPD for one month. Chase told chief that he had an addiction and move on from that, but he forgot all police moves, which every policeman should know before entering department. 

Chief: Well, sorry, I can't let you enter ABPD like that! But... I have a solution!

Chase: I'm all ears.

Chief: We have a special academy for cops, who studied before for police work, but forgot everything. It's not free and expensive.

Chase: I agree!

Chief: Good! Tomorrow, same place 7:20 a.m. Do you copy?

Chase: Yup!

Chief: Ok!

For 1 and a half months he studied in academy and paid 600$ for month to stay in academy. Also chief said Chase, that all graduated students will get 1500$ as a bounty. Happily, Chase made it through and got not only graduated, but immideately accepted in police department. Now Chase was happy, his life was going smooth. But what about other pups?

Meanhwhile 

The rest of pups were already working on their jobs, which they had in Paw Patrol. Every week they had a meet, where they talked about their lives, girlfriends, news and etc. Nobody didn't even try to ask about Chase. But on usual meeting, which was before Skyes' birthday on next week, Rocky managed to say his name.

Rocky: Guys, I know we promised each other never talk about him or say his name, but I'm still curious. How's Chase doing right now?

Zuma: I bet he's still playing his games with only two friends.

Marshall: Strange think that he didn't get sacrifice himself, because I didn't have a call about death or something.

Rubble: Who knows, maybe he's already dead.

Skye: I wish he was.

Everest: I think, well it's a low chance, but maybe Chase already moved on from computer games and having same life as us.

Rocky: By the way, I bet Chase didn't delete our numbers, so maybe we should check on him. Yes, Chase was good pup, then turned bad and he has potential to get back good, old Chase we knew.

Marshall: I hope so too!

Zuma: Well, let's wait when Chase calls to one of us.

Everest: Yeah, it would be correct.

1 week later, Skyes' birthday

Skye and rest of the pups were enjoying themselfes in restaurant on embankment near Adventure Beach, however with one sad thought: Chase didn't call them during period from last meet to Skyes' birthday. Chase who knew about her birthday, wanted to go, but had one reason which was holding him up: he was still regretting what he had done to them 3 years ago and thinking that they won't accept him. Little did he knew, they were ready to greet him back, but fear conquered Chase, so he decided to throw fear out by walking along embankment near Adventure Beach. An evening came on Adventure Bay and Chase was approaching restaurant, where Skye and rest of pups were celebrating her birthday. In fact, Skyes' table was right opposite door, from which you can enter the restaurant. This door was glassy, so it was clear to see everything outside. During eating birthday dinner Skye looked at door, and saw german shepherd with brown hair and wearing dark-blue shirt with police badge.

Skye: Chase?

Rocky: Skye, he's not there. Are you alright?

Skye: I... I think I saw him walking past restaurant. Let me check!

Zuma: Wait, the cake will be delivered in 5 minutes.

But Skye didn't hear that and exited the restaurant. Then she turned left and started walking quickly, trying to keep distance from german shepherd in front. When distance between them was only 100 steps, Skye stopped.

Skye: Chase!

Chase who was walking suddenly stopped from familiar voice which called his name. Knowing that voice sounded behind, he turned around and couldn't believe.

Chase: S-Skye?

Skye: No way! (excited) Chase! It's me, Skye!

Then they ran to each other happily and hugged tightly. Skye was happy, that old Chase is back and he's not addicted anymore, while Chase was happy, that Skye was happy to meet him.

Skye (hugging): Oh Chase! I'm so happy to see you again!

Chase (hugging): Me too! But I was afraid about different situation.

Skye (stops hugging): Huh?

Chase (stops hugging): I was afraid that not only you, all pups wouldn't be happy to see me, despite moving on from gaming additcion and finding a job. Even if we'd met, you would have turn your back towards me (sighs).

Skye: Hey, it's alright. I really thought to do that when I'd see you. But... it was back at old days, when I thought that you won't change.

Chase: Really? You, hoped that I'll change?

Skye: Well, no, but other pups did. 

Chase: Oh, ok. And hey, happy birthday Skye.

Skye: Wait! You still remember my birthday?

Chase: Well hehe, how could I forget?

Skye: Heh, yeah. Thanks.

Chase was standing in front of Skye, feeling quite nervous, because he didn't expect to meet her, especially on her birthday.

Skye: What's wrong?

Chase: Well, this meet was really unexpected for me and... I didn't bring any present to you.

Skye (giggles): There's no need. My present, no, main present is standing in front of me.

Chase: Wait what?

Skye suddenly leaned and kissed his cheek, making Chase blush madly. Skye just smiled after that and put her hands on his chest.

Skye: The fact, that you changed back into old Chase, who I loved and still love, is really good present to me. And if you're thinking about getting back together with me, I'm ready everyday.

Chase: Thank you. Well, I don't wanna rush with getting back together. 

Skye: I'm not forcing you, don't worry. So, wanna come with me?

Chase (kisses Skyes cheek): Now yes.

Skye (smiles): Great!

4 hours later after Skyes' birthday

Chase and Skye were laying on towel at Adventure Beach, looking at midnight sky as they were having "mini-date" to get back together. Chase then looked at Skye and pulled her closer to himself and Skye responded by wrapping her arms around Chases' waist.

Skye: Best birthday ever. Glad that you changed himself

Chase: Yeah, like I said way back in past: "It's never too late to start again."

Skye: You're right.

Then they looked at each other and said: "I love you". The end!

One-shot done!! Hope you will like it!! Sorry if it's too long, but I didn't update books on Wednesday, so that's why I wrote such a long story! See you soon and stay safe ))))