Judy ran as fast as she could to the police station, her heart racing as she ran. She wanted to beat Nick to the station. Lately, he had been arriving there earlier than her, and she wouldn't stand for it. A smile spread across her face as she sprinted into the station. Clawhauser stood behind the desk, a box on donuts on the counter. Judy skipped over to him.
"Hey, Clawhauser, have you seen Nick today?" she asked, nonchalantly.
Clawhauser answered while eating a chocolate covered donut. "No, I haven't seen him today."
Judy silently cheered "Yes!" to herself. She had beat him today, and she could rub it in his face all day. She leaned against the counter, staring at the door. He would come in at any moment, and she could begin her gloating.
A few minutes passed and Judy's ears drooped. Why was he so late? He was usually here right on time. Her foot started tapping up and down rapidly and she crossed her arms. Where was he?
"Who are you waiting for, Carrots?"
Judy dropped her arms and turned to see Nick there, his signature sunglasses resting on his snout, with a smirk on his face. Judy sighed.
"Clawhauser, I thought you said he hadn't seen him!"
Nick chuckled. "Because he didn't see me. I snuck in when he wasn't looking just to throw you off."
Judy's nose twitched in annoyance. Nick just laughed and started to walk away. "Come on, Carrots, we need to get today's assignments."
Judy just sighed and gave a small smile. She followed Nick into their meeting room. She hopped on the chair that she and Nick shared, and eagerly awaited the assignment. Nick glanced at her and smiled. Gosh, she was overeager. Nick just chuckled and paid attention as Chief Bogo handed out today's assignments.
"Hopps, Wilde, there is a string of robberies in the heart of Zootopia. Go find out who is doing it and stop it."
Judy nodded. "Yes, sir!"
She hopped down from the chair and Nick casually slid off. "Alright, Carrots, let's go find this robber."
They walked together to their squad car and Judy climbed in the driver's seat. Nick got in shot-gun and smirked over at Judy. She smiled back and started the car.
"So, I have plan for today, Nick. Let's stake out the recently robbed stores. There has to be a pattern to these robberies. Any ideas?"
Nick examined the case file. "All the robbed stores are jewelry stores. I bet the next one is a jewelry store as well," he said with a hint of sarcasm.
Judy rolled her eyes. "Then, let's get to it, partner!"
Nick just laughed. "Alright, partner."