Ep 23. Just Waiting On A Friend

Ash and his friends are on their way to the next gym in the Hoenn region when they come across a strange group of people who seem to be waiting for someone. The group consists of three people - a young boy named Tommy, an older man named Old Man Shuckle, and a mysterious woman named Temacu.

Tommy explains that he's waiting for his friend, who he hasn't seen in years. Old Man Shuckle tells the group that he's been waiting for the same person for over 50 years, while Temacu reveals that she's been waiting for someone for as long as she can remember.

As the group waits, they begin to bond over their shared experience of waiting for someone they care about. They share stories of their loved ones and the memories they have of them.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket is also in the area, and they're up to their usual shenanigans. They're trying to steal a valuable relic from the nearby museum, but their plan is foiled by Ash and his friends.

After the dust settles, the group of waiting people realizes that the person they've been waiting for may never come. But they also realize that the memories they have of their loved ones will always be with them, and they can carry those memories with them wherever they go.

In the end, Ash and his friends continue on their journey, but with a newfound appreciation for the importance of family and friends.