Nick and Judy both woke up at 8:30am in the morning; it was Saturday Stu's birthday. Judy was so excited to celebrate her father's birthday! Judy bought her dad a silver watch that had a picture of Judy when she was 9 years old, sitting on her dad's lap smiling. Judy got dressed, as well as Nick and walked downstairs with Nick where Judy's mother was sitting on the couch with Stu talking. "Dad"! Judy yelled out, "happy birthday"! "Why thank you Judy! I can't wait for all of to hang out", the party for Stu's birthday would soon start. Nick was by the door to the outside thinking what to get Stu, after all Nick liked Stu and thought of him as a father figure, Nick's dad did die when Nick was very little, but Nick was focused on what to get Stu "a watch? No Judy already got him one, oh I know a ring...my fathers ring"! It was a ring that his father wore, his father once said "son once you have a family of your own you will be able to wear this ring...as a father", Nick never wore it, how could he it would only bring back the past. Nick didn't want the horrors of that night to come back, the images were still in his head! A young fox should have never seen what happened that nigh! Nick was holding the ring it said on the top "A Father Always Protect His Own Family No Matter The Cost", now Nick had to find something to wrap it in "hmmm maybe Judy's mother could help me"? Nick walk's over to the couch where Judy's mother is talking to Judy and Stu "excuse me Mrs. Hopps can I talk to you in the kitchen"? "Of course", Bonnie walked with Nick to the kitchen, "Mrs. Hopps do you have any small boxes where I can put this in (Nick holds out the ring)"? "Oh my heavens Nick, that's a beautiful ring you have there, who is it for"? "Your husband", " my husband"? "Yes ma'm", "well Nick let me see what I can find", Bonnie goes to her room and searches for a small box. She finds one in a dressing drawer (not like your coloring), Bonnie walks out of the room and walks up to Nick "here you go Nick this should be fine", it was a small black box that was probably used for a ring or a necklace, "this will certainly do Mrs. Hopps thank you for your assistance", Nick was smiling, "no problem Nick, anytime you need something please ask", Bonnie walks back to the couch. Nick places the silver ring in the box "perfect"!

Nick places the black box in his pocket and walks up to Judy pokes her side Judy jumps, Judy's parents didn't notice they were busy with their conversation, "(whispers) Nick! Not here silly, you need something"? "Well now that you mention it, want to go on a walk"? "Sure...Nicky", Judy giving Nick a sly grin, "mom, dad I'm going on a walk with Nick", Judy's mother is the first to respond "okay sweetie and remember the party is in two hours", "okay mom see ya"! Stu answers this time "bye Judes". Nick and Judy start walking on a small trail that leads around the farm "so Carrots what did you get your father"? "I got him this (Judy holding out the watch)", "wow that's a beautiful watch and hey look at that adorable bunny wait...i...is that you"? "Yes (Judy nodding)", "boy you were certainly cute, and still are"! Nick noticed her father, Judy's lucky to have such a father caring, loving, and strong. Nick was thinking of his father until he heard Judy's voice "uh Nick you okay"? "Hmm oh yea I'm fine, want to see my gift"? "Gift? You got my dad a gift"? "I sure did and look what it is (Nick pulling out the box from his pocket)", Nick opens up the box and Judy's eyes grow big, "wow Nick this is going to make my dad very happy"! "You think so? I just wanted to show him how much I like him", Nick puts the box back in his pocket, Judy's ears perked up in curiosity, "Nick where did you get that ring from"? "Oh I got it from my dad", "really I haven't seen your dad before, where is he"? "Nick looks up at the blue sky "**sighs** dead", Nick looks back at Judy "he's dead, been dead for many years now". Judy's looks down at the ground her ears are down "I...I'm sorry Nick I didn't know I shouldn't have asked", "no its okay I'm not mad, you didn't know and I'm not really affect by that anymore", Nick was smiling at Judy but Judy could tell that on the inside Nick was crushed by his fathers death. "Come on Judy lets not mourn about my fathers death, besides its your dad's birthday", "yea uh lets continue on this trail", Judy was wondering what happened to Nick's father? She would ask, now is not the time, now is the time to celebrate! Nick grabbed Judy's paw and continues down the trail as time past it was time for the party.

"Nick its time for the party, are you ready to go"? "Yes of course", Nick was smiling at Judy, Nick and Judy walked to the back of the house where the party was being hosted, Stu was standing by Bonnie holding her paw, Stu was also being wished happy birthday and having gifts handed to him. Judy walked up to Stu and Nick went to get some punch for the both of them, "hey dad happy birthday"! "Thanks you again Judy", Stu smiles, "oh I almost for got this is for you (Judy holding the watch)", "**gasps** Judy! This is a beautiful watch wait...what is this a picture of you and me fifteen years ago, why this brings back some memories, oh boy here comes the water works", Stu starts to cry a bit but then stops and gives Judy a hug. Nick walks up to Stu who is still hugging Judy "thank you Judy for that wonderful gift", "I'm glad you like it dad"! Judy smiles and stands right next to Nick "here you go Carrots", Nick handing her a cup of punch, "thank you Nick", Judy takes a drink, "(whispers) Nick give my dad your gift, he'll love it"! "(Whispers) Okay", Nick walks up to Stu "umm sir I have a gift for you", "you don't have to get me anything Nick", Stu smiles at Nick, "no, no I been waiting to give this to someone, to someone who would really deserve it", Nick grabs the box out of his pocket and holds it out to him. Stu grabs the box and opens it "**gasps** w...what? Nick this is really something, wait what's this...A Father Always Protect His Own Family No Matter The Cost. Nick this is a really special gift, where did you get this"? "It was my fathers", "y...your fathers? Nick I can't have this, wouldn't your dad be mad"? "Well...no", "uh no"? Stu was confused by that "what do you mean by no Nick"? "Well my dad is dead and I can't wear it because it brings back memories but besides that its now yours and only a father can wear and I'm not a father and you certainly deserve to wear it", Nick was smiling, "oh I see Nick, I will accept your gift". Nick was delighted to see that he accept the ring and was happy that he liked it "awesome sir, please try it on, it should fit since your fingers are the almost same (Nick's dad's fingers were longer but not fatter)", Judy's dad slips the ring on "a perfect fit, come here Nick give this old rabbit a hug", "uh okay **chuckles**", Nick gives Stu a hug and Judy was so glad that Nick was getting along with her dad.

As the day gets dark Nick and Judy decided to head inside the house "mom dad me and are going to be in the house", Judy's mother answers "okay sweetie, we'll see you tomorrow me and your father are going to be out her for a while", Stu was busy talking to his sons and daughters, Nick and Judy proceeded in the house and head to her room with Nick, "so Carrots what's the plan tomorrow"? "Well my parents are going to a market to buy some seeds but I was thinking of spending the whole day with you"! "Oh, that sounds wonderful, so you want to spend some quality time alone with me (Nick winking)", Judy giving Nick a "really" kind of look, "your such a dumb fox **giggles**, but yes we can do some things your planning and I know your planning something". Nick looks at Judy "you know me too well Carrots", "yes I do", "so Nick you want to just go to sleep"? "Yea that probably would be best", Nick and Judy get into their bed and turn their lamps off, "night Nicky", "and good night Judy". As they close their eyes the night falls silent like a boat floating on lake.

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Hello again everyone sorry to make this one a little short but I was thinking of making a second story if you guys would like to hear about just write a review or PM me and I will give you guys the details of the story. Oh here's what will be in it action, a little horror, and romance of course, it will be based off of Zootopia. I got this idea from a Zootopia comic I read which gave me some interest in the idea; there will be a bit of blood in it. And don't worry I will keep making this story I will not stop making this one, I Love You All and see ya next time!