Firefighter Dazzle, the sparkling-hearted hero of Bark Mountain, had always been brave—swinging from ropes, rescuing animals, and climbing ladders like the wind. But one day, after hurting her shoulder badly during a rescue exercise, she learned a new kind of bravery—one that didn’t involve helmets or flashing lights. It involved doctors, bandages, crutches… and patience.

Dazzle felt scared before surgery. The entire department was there to support her. Goose the Fire Dog rested his head on her lap, reminding her she wasn’t alone. The doctors and nurses smiled gently and told her, “Bravery doesn’t mean not being scared—it means doing it even when you are.”

Recovery was slow and sometimes painful. She found recovery very hard, slowly learning to bend and stretch again. It wasn’t easy—but every time she grew tired, Forrest stopped by with hot cocoa, Red with his guitar, Woz with funny stories, and Goose with quiet cuddles, and Tom never left her side.

She’d learned that healing is not just fixing something—it’s growing stronger in your heart.

And now, when someone in Bark Mountain feels scared of doctors or therapy.

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