Chef Crumbs finally noticed something unusual beneath the edge of Dozer’s blanket.

He carefully lifted one corner.

There, resting among a few leaves, was the oddly shaped brass gear.

Socks’ face brightened.

“There it is!”

Dozer continued sleeping as Chef Crumbs lifted the blanket a little higher.

The missing gear had apparently been beneath him the entire time.

“That explains the lumpy part,” Dozer mumbled without opening his eyes.

Everyone gathered around the discovery, relieved that the search was finally over.