Chapter 10
Chief Bogo was giving orders to his officers and Agent Savage.
"I will take Officer Wolford, Mchorn and Fangmeyer and secure the lobby." Bogo said
"What about me and Judy?" Nick asked pointing to Judy
"There's an aerial lift on Pride Tower, Alpha will most definitely use that to escape. Our job is to stop him from detonating the Night Howler bombs." Jack said
"Pride Tower, what's a tall building." Nick said nervously
"Yes, so all three of you be careful. You have to get the detonator off of Alpha's paws. " Bogo said
Nick begin to breathe a little heavy. Something was wrong with him.
"Nick, what's wrong?" Judy asked
"I'm sorry Judy I need a minute." Nick said running off.
"Nick!" Judy shouted.
Nick runs off and goes straight to the male locker room.
She runs after him. The door closes right in front of her. Judy stops for a few seconds and decides to go for it. She pushes the door and enters. She looks and sees Nick sitting down with his elbows on his knees.
"Judy what are you doing here? This is the MALE locker room." He said in a deep voice.
"And I'll take all the jokes and laughing for that after. Nick I want to help you, but I can't do that if you don't be honest with me. That's why I chose you as my partner." Judy says with sincerity in her voice sitting next to Nick
Nick takes a deep breath and stares at the lockers and looks towards her. Nick begins to touch his pockets and pulls out a piece of paper.
"This is the most serious thing I'm about to tell you Judy, tell anyone." Nick said with total seriousness in his voice.
Judy nods and slowly takes the piece of paper, slowly unfolding it and then finally looking at what's on it.
"This, this is a sonogram…" Judy says with surprise
Judy looked towards Nick who is still staring at the lockers.
"That visit with Megan to the doctor for a stomach virus did not go how I thought it would." Nick says
"Does your mother know?" Judy asked
"No, I didn't know how she would react. You know all my life I just thought of how to get past today, it's all that matters, the here and now, never thinking about a tomorrow. About my future. I'm scared Judy, for the first time in a long time I'm scared." Nick says
"Scared about the operation?" Judy asked
"Well that's part of it but I'm scared for my kit." Nick says
"I don't understand?" Judy says
"I'm scared about what will happen for my child Judy. I'm scared what happens to it if something happens to me. And even if something doesn't happen to me I don't know if I have what it takes. You know that my father is gone, I never had one, not like you. So if my father wasn't there, how can I be good enough for this child?" Nick asked with sadness in his voice
"Nick." Judy said with determination.
Nick began looking towards her.
Judy put her paw on Nicks shoulder and got closer.
"Nick you are the kindest, most determined and well-meaning mammal I met in my entire life." Judy says with small tears on her face.
"You are amazing, you are smart and I know that this child will be lucky to have you as a father because there's not a better mammal that I know in the world." Judy says with certainty in her voice.
Nick eyes begin to tear and he embraces Judy for a hug.
"There I got you Nick, you foxes are so emotional." Judy says
Judy and Nick both sniffle and laugh, they are both sad and happy over this revelation. They continue to hug and slowly let go of each other.
The two sit for another minute as Wolford slowly opens the door.
"Hey guys the Chief needs you, it's time." Wolford says
"We'll be there in a minute Wolford" Judy says
Wolford nods and closes the door leaving them.
Judy turns towards Nick
"So partner, ready to make the world a better place?" Judy asks with a smile on her face
Nick smiles back. The two of them are then walking towards the lobby
"Wilde I hope you are ready now, we can't wait any longer." Bogo says
Nick salutes at the Chief.
"Yes sir I am willing and able!" Nick replied
"Glad to hear it. All right everyone let's roll out!" The Chief yelled for all to hear.
End of chapter ten
Author's Notes:
Wow talk about a chapter. Judy finally finds out what's been affecting Nick. I had this idea in my head for years. Nick talking about his uncertainty and insecurities about becoming a father bring him and Judy much closer as friends. Let's hope the operation works out. Next chapter will be intense. Sorry it was a short chapter, only two chapters left, they will also probably be short but packed with important moments.