Judy

Yesterday afternoon buzzed into Judy's head this morning. The romantic dinner she had with Nick. Kept her heart going. She kissed him, on his cheek. And he kissed her cheek.
When they walked. Why didn't she kiss him on the lips? Why didn't she hold his hands?
During dinner, Judy said her trust for him is.. Some more. It's something weird.
Why did she say weird, not love?
She felt as if it were early at the time.
And now it doesn't.
It's been four days since they've been partners. Four days since she's been craving blueberries now.
Less than a week passed by and so much already happened. They've been through a lot already and they've spent so much quality time together.
Maybe the word love isn't early anymore. Maybe it never was..
"That's it!" Judy exclaimed, running to her car. "I'm going to tell Nick that I love him. That he's the love of my life. I don't care if it's early. I'm going to tell him!"
Nothing will stop her.
She's going to do it today. Tell him how she feels and pull his tie down again. This time to kiss him.

Judy hustled to the office. He wasn't there.
So she drove ways to Misplaced Tree Cafe. Not there either. He wasn't under the bridge or at the park.. He was.
Gone.
Out of sight.
"Oh Nick where are you!" She said impatiently, tapping her feet in worry. "Wait! I got his number." So she called him. And after a while she heard his gentle voice. "Hey there you doing alight? I hope you are."
Judy wanted to interrupt him. "Nick! I need to.. Be quiet let me say something!.. Nick?"
He still kept talking, ignoring her. Judy didn't realize why he was. Until she heard him out..
"I'm doing fine and really wonderful. Thank you for calling, I'm terribly sorry I didn't pick up the phone. I'm busy for the moment with things. I will call you when ever I am not busy. Okay thank you." Static ringing came up after the voice message.
Leaving Judy sad.
Only one place left that she didn't check.. Finnick's truck.
Which she couldn't find.
He wasn't parked where he normally parked..
Judy shrugged and felt relieved. "Nick must be with Finnick. That's okay. I'll text him to meet me at the park later." She said to herself.
With a fast hand. She delivered her message. And did went on with her day.

Hollow Ice hotel is where Judy visited. Her parents were inside the eating quarters with their kids. Judy loves watching her mom and dad together. Because she can sense how madly in love they are.
Every time they look into each other's eyes. It's full of love.
"Hey it's Judy!" Said one of the kids. Pointing at her. Suddenly every kid flew to her. Cuddling her up and squeezing her. "It's nice to see all of you." She said, not able to breathe.
"Let go of Judy and finish eating your breakfast." Said Bonnie. "Ugh children. They drive you nuts Judy."
"Judy the dude! How ya doing?" Her dad hugged her modestly. So did her mother. Judy closed her delicate eyes on this hug. She shuts her eyes every time.
"How's the morning for you sweetie?" Bonnie said, fluffing Judy's long ears.
"Good. I'm happy. Soo happy that it's off the hook."
Her mother smiled and didn't say a word, nor did her father.
Instead of replying to Judy. They looked at her.
Then her father took a look at her mother. Giving her some look.
She understood and went with the energetic kids.
Once Bonnie moved distant. Stu gestured calmly to Judy. "We need to talk Judy."
When he said that. Judy's nerves bulked and tightened. "Oh. Okay."
Judy followed him into an empty hall. Where no one could hear them, away from public activity.
Stu made sure no one peeped around them and sighed. "I want to talk to you about Nick. How long have you known him?"
"For about a month and a half."
"How long has he been your partner?"
Judy's nerves tighten.
She's being interrogated by her father.
Shouldn't it be the other way around since she's the cop?
"Four days. Including today."
Stu nodded. Then continued, with a calm and relaxed tone. "Listen Judy. Me and your mother talked privately after we met Nick. Your mother discovered that Nick feels for you and wants you. She told me that Nick said to her that he adores you and likes
you a lot." He paused. "Now tell me Judy. Do you like him?"
Judy thought about it for a minute. Then shook her head no..
"Do you want him?"
Again she shook her head.
Stu scratched his head. Confused, feeling some what upset.
Until Judy answered him. "I don't like him dad.. I love him. I don't want him. I need him." She smiled.
Stu could tell she's in love with him and for the first time. He's okay with it. It's a wonderful change.
"I accept him Judy. I do. And if you want to be with him then go for it.. Have you told him that you love him?"
Judy frowned. "No."
Stu smiled. "Tell him. And in my opinion. You two belong together. I don't care what you say to me. You can deny that. But I think he's meant for you."
"Aww. Really dad?" She said tearing up.
He nodded. "Judy. Do you know how I met your mother? I was five when I met her. I met her by pushing her into a pile of soft leaves, saying to her, I don't like you. She smiled at me and said I don't like you either. That's how we met and I still don't
like her Judy. And you know what Judy. I don't like your mother.. I love her." He paused. Caught up in his head. Thinking of her. "Your mother changed my life in ways I can't describe. And I bet you that Nick is changing your life.. In ways you can't
describe."
Her dad is right on point. She couldn't agree more.
"He is dad. He is."
"Then if he's transforming you. He's transforming himself. That means he loves you. Now go to him."
Judy cried a little in happy tears. Stu held her.
"Oh dad. I can't right now he's busy. But I will when I get the chance."
"Good. Now I have to go eat with your mother. Go home Judy. Think about what you're going to say to Nick and think about how you will spend your future with him."
He didn't wait for Judy's response or reaction. Simply he walked away. Back to his wife, whom he loves so much.

Judy got lost in time thinking of what things she should say to Nick besides saying she loves him. She tried calling his phone here and there and he never picked up.
He must be busy with things.
It's okay. The more time she has, the more she can plan.
Eventually afternoon rolled by and her phone went off as she got ready.
"Nick!" She cried picking the phone up.
"Hello." Judy said wagging her tail, grinning so wide.
"Hey whose this." Said a female speaker.
Judy's tail sunk back into place, her smile faded.
"This is Judy. Whose this?"
"Hi Judy! Oh my gosh I didn't know this was your number." She spoke happily. Who ever she is.
"Who are you?" Judy wanted to get to the point.
"I'm Gazelle. A spider came up to me today and needed my help. He had this number in his hold. A number he couldn't figure out. I told him it was a phone number and I typed in the number and.. Turns out it's your number heh. I'm sorry if I'm intruding
you on anything."
"Oh your fine Gazelle!" Judy went all fanatic. "How'd Wire get my number?"
"Through this photo of you as a child. Wire claims he found the photo resting in the carrot field. But wow. It's nice to talk to you."
Gazelle when fanatic over her.
Isn't it strange?
Gazelle is fanning out over Judy and Judy is fanning out over her?
"Since we're talking Judy. Can you come by and visit me? I need to talk to you about something, I'll make sure the bouncers know you're invited."
Judy shrieked loudly. Hurting Gazelles ears.
"Okay! I'll see you there."
Immediately Judy left.
Things are getting better for her.
Which is to good to be true..