Chapter 9: Nick Wilde
Nick didn't have to wait long. Puncuality was Judy Hopps' middle name. They sat in a limo that was deliberately brought to accommodate them.
Inside the limo was a ferret wearing a suit that would cost Nick his whole apartment to buy.
"Don Piano, thanks for meeting with us at this urgent matter," Judy said with a smile. "I'm officer-"
"Judy Hopps, I know all about you, Miss Hopps. And frankly, I'm glad you came along with Nick," the ferret smiled.
"Yeah, we heard on the news and we're wondering if you could help us out," Nick said.
"Hmm... I was hoping you two could help me out. I have lots of enemies. But no one so savage. Who hired this assassin to whack both, my boys and those Whispering Claws? I doubt even Big Boss would stoop so low. He iced a couple of my boys and I introduced a couple of his to their new fish neighbours. But nothing like this..."
Judy wished she had her carrot pen with the recorder. She'd so record Don Piano's confession right then and there. But the crime lord wasn't kidding when he said that he knew all about her. The weasels are very good when it comes to searching pockets as well. Nick had assured her that Don Piano was a ferret of his word, and that she'd get her carrot pen back.
"Do you suspect anyone?" Judy asked.
"Hmm... not that I can think of any. One of my boys survived. I'm afraid he's in police custody after what happened last night."
Judy looked at Nick. Nick knew that expression, it was a 'let's go get this sick fuck' expression.
"Thanks for your help, Don Piano. If you don't mind, we'll go and talk to the survivor."
"Of course, my friend. Oh, Fido, give them back their stuff. If you need anything, call me anytime, Nick."
Nick and Judy exchanged goodbyes with the crime boss and evacuated the car as soon as they got their things back.
"We won't be using your former buddies for help," Judy said.
"But Carrots, you never know when they might come in handy."
"Nick, they're the mob. They're crooks and we're cops. We don't mix."
Nick sighed and followed Judy towards their cruiser.
Nick and Judy entered the precinct and walked at a fast pace, they said a quick 'hi' to Clawhauser and headed towards the interrogation room.
When they reached it. The TV screen was off. It was the screen that detectives could view a suspect be interrogated via CCTV live feeds with sound. It was all turned off.
Judy motioned for Nick to follow her and they reached a door where voices came from within. Judy pressed her ear against the door.