Chip had given up trying to impress his dad, but was determined to see his plan succeed. He oversaw all of the building work and instructed the beavers to make minor modifications as they tried and tested each part of the apparatus. The otters also stayed up most of the night, working out their part in the plan, which was very dangerous. It needed several rehearsals, with the help of the beavers, and by morning everyone was ready to put Chip’s grand plan into action. Papa Brown and Papa Black bounced up and down on the mooring pad, preparing for the task ahead. Their role was to head back into the Wild West forest and lure the mountain lion to the river. It was a perilous mission, but vital for the plan to work, so their wives were each trying to put on a brave face. “Now make sure you don’t get caught,” said Mama Brown, hugging Papa Brown before the two of them rubbed noses. “You’ll be no use to any of us in the belly of a mountain lion.” “Promise me that you’ll keep a safe distance,”
