Dr. Quack storms through the hospital, passing Sonic and Tails as he heads to the room where King Maximillian Acorn is being monitored. He is fondly greeted by Sally, and then greets Rotor, whose presence he requested in his efforts to alleviate the King's condition. Using their new Cell Regenerator, the two attempt to prevent the King from transforming any further, but with no apparent effect. Quack remarks that they will have to wait for any results, and grants Sally permission to stay with her father. Sonic is skeptical about Quack's abilities, perhaps unknowingly provoking King Acorn's memories of an argument he and Sally had as children.