((Hm... I wonder what would happen in Spike came to the rescue?

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Spike yawned, and stood up. He had only walked a little ways, when he saw Ginger laying in a river. "Ginger?" he called, padding over to her. When she made no response, he nudged her, trying to push her out of the river. Once she was on dry land, he realized that she was burning up--and not in a good way. "I have to get you some help," he said to no one in particular.