The lunch and movie plan were totally changed as soon as they left ZPD. That's because, when Nick got back in the car, he thought it was better for lunch and the cinema to be at his house.

"What's the problem now?" Judy asked him, when he suggested going home instead of the restaurant.

"We're everywhere."

"Be more specific, please."

"I stopped by the canteen before handing over the briefcase to Clawhauser. One of our colleagues warned us that we should stay away from the Zootopia for a while." he said. "If we are seen in public, we will be approached by reporters. Wherever we are."

Judy took a deep breath. She knew what it was like to be famous because of the previous case and it took more than a few good days for everything to return to normal. Although in some places they are going to be well recognized, it never affected their personal lives. But, with this case, the subject was different.

"I think we should go to my hometown for a few days." she suggested, and Nick couldn't agree more than that.

Although he knew that his peace would be interrupted by the 'I don't know how many' brothers and sisters of his rabbit, yes, he had lost count of how much relatives she had, at least he preferred the warmth of her future family and not the reporters and journalists.

"We will stay at my house for these three days until we remove the stitches. As soon as we have nothing more to do with the hospital, we will leave during the remaining holidays for BunnyBurrow."

Judy agreed to a positive nod of her head and Nick started the car engine towards home.

The three days went by quickly. Nothing new happened. Apart from a few romantic moments between the recent couple, on a more intimate level they had to wait for their recovery. Also, although Judy's bitterness could not be more intimate with her fox, the doctor forbade her from extra efforts. The day they left the hospital with the stitches removed, Judy was again told not to make physical efforts. She well disguised her displeasure with her forced smile, but Nick could notice the sarcasm and could not control himself anymore, until in the car, he burst to laugh. Judy faced him with angry expression and crossed her arms, turning her head to the landscape in order to disguise her reddish face.

The next day, Nick and Judy had their bags packed. During the three days, she had called her parents to inform them that during the remaining holidays they would spend there. In addition to the fact that the festival would take place next week and that all the extra hand work was needed, their disappearance from Zootopia had to happen and quickly.

The clock was ticking at 3:00 p.m. At 2 p.m. both of them had already headed for the train station. The rest of the time was spent calmly, where they settled in a pastry eating something before catching the train. When the interlocutor said that the train to BunnhBurrow would start its departure, Nick and Judy settled in a Vip compartment, out of the sight of others.

The journey would last at least an hour and a half. During that time, Nick would keep his attention on a book and Judy would write in her notebook. For a few days now, she had been pointing out what was important in her life in that little notebook. Not that she would forget what would happen in her life, but it would be nostalgic to look at what she had written years later.

Meanwhile, Nick's focus was not on the words his eyes read. In fact, he hadn't left the same page in a few minutes. His mind was wandering somewhere else. Places, those, that were making him a little 'hot'. He didn't know if it was because she had the same feelings as him and/or because both of them were attracted to each other in many possible ways, but the soft and pleasant scent she transmitted made his interior react. Several times he had to control himself. The kisses they exchanged became increasingly erotic and... delicious. He was not a poor virgin and knew very well when that heat entered him. However, several times in the past he tried to alleviate his 'frustrations' in another vixen, which could be counted well by his fingers on how many they were, that aroma attracted him at a dangerous speed that he couldn't get through anyway. Not that he would be rejected in any way. He knew well that Judy wanted him too, but they were different sizes. They are totally different species and...

"Nick, I'll get something to drink. Do you want anything?"

Judy interfered with his thoughts. Over the book, he stared at her.

"One water and fresh, please."

Judy nodded with her head and got up. She kept the notebook back in her suitcase and removed her wallet, leaving the cabin and closing the door. At that moment, Nick closed the book and put it on his legs. His left elbow landed on the window parapet, where with his paw bent, he rested his chin and stared at the landscape, taking a deep breath.

You have to be patient, Wilde.

The rest of the trip was livelier. Judy explained that they would probably have to help with the preparations for the carrot festival that would take place within three days. She reinforced that he would be left with less heavy tasks because he was still in recovery, as she would know that he would do anything to please his family, even if they had already welcomed him well.

The interlocutor warned that the next stop would be BunnyBurrow. Nick got up and removed the bags from the top shelves. With them on his paws, Judy opened the door and left towards the exit door of the train. When the train stopped, and the doors opened, which would be a large reception, it was reduced to half a dozen brothers and sisters, including their parents. To the amazement of the rabbit and to the relief of the fox.

"Judy, darling, welcome back."

Bonnie went away from her children and husband and hugged her daughter, who gave her the hug back.

"Hello mother" she smiled at her.

Then Bonnie hugged Nick beside her.

"I see you look better." she said, smiling.

"Yes, we're much better now." Judy answered

"What are you waiting for?" Bonnie turned to her children. "Come say hello to your sister and Nick."

They did so as soon as they had permission. Tight hugs made Judy tear a little and not care about the little pain she felt when she was pressed hard. Nick tried not to make an ugly face. Although he was thankful for that affection and love, he wasn't used to so many hugs at the same time. After a warm welcome, Judy decided to go with her mother on foot shopping for some ingredients, while Nick more Stu would go together with the little terrors, so Nick had nicknamed them, in the van back home.

"I'm sorry about them." said Stu breaking the silence. "Besides the other family of foxes who have lived here for several years, you are a kind of celebrity around here. Hence their enthusiasm." Stu laughed. Nick can't help but smile. It was better to be famous in a quiet place than in Zootopia.

"I expected some enthusiasm. And, to be honest, some fear in his expressions."

"I understand what you're saying. They are more open-minded than we are. Even my older children, who don't live with us anymore, come to see you sooner."

Nick felt a little blushing. After all, he thought the reception would be different. Although Judy's parents already felt comfortable with him, that didn't mean that his brothers and sisters were the same. Especially those who were of the same litter as his rabbit. However, he saw that he was wrong and thanked for the warmth of that family, since his family no longer existed.

"I thank you for everything."

"We are the ones who have to thank you for protecting my daughter."

"I would do it again."

"I know you would."

Those words on Nick's part comforted a father's fearful heart. He could rest easy leaving his daughter on that mammal's paws.

At the market, Bonnie stoped at a stall to buy some vegetables. Meanwhile, Judy greeted some mammals she hadn't seen in a long time. When she met with her mother again, Bonnie already had the vegetables in her basket and paid the bill. They strayed from there and continued their journey to another stall.

"When can I get things ready for the wedding?"

"MOM" she screamed and felt blushing.

"Oh, come on, Judy. He likes you and you like him. You both living in the same house, do you think I'm an idiot?"

"Nothing happened." Judy tried to disguise the disappointment in her voice.

"How did nothing happen?" Bonnie suddenly stopped in front of her daughter and raised her eyebrows. "Are you telling me nothing happened? Is Nick sick or something?"

"Oh, Mother. Do we have to have that conversation?"

"Yes, my dear, and you don't need to be ashamed. Even though I'm your mother, you can tell me anything."

"I know that, but it's still a little embarrassing."

"I don't care. Now tell me, why didn't anything happen between you?"

"It's not that nothing happened. That is... Um... We already kissed?!" Judy shrugged her shoulders.

"That's it?" the shock was visible in Bonnie's expression. "Poor Nick!" she rolled her eyes and shook her head in denial.

"Mom, for God's sake."

"Judy, darling, you have to go further than just kissing."

"Do I really have to discuss my intimate life with my own mother?" Judy sighed deeply.

"I don't care about your intimate life, but you have to understand Nick's situation. I believe he's held on these days and that's be hard on him." Bonnie sighed "Have you noticed the difference in your body, correct?" Judy knew what her mother meant. She nodded, positively with her head.

"I know my scent has changed and Nick must have felt it by now. But, Mom, regardless of things, I think it's too early to have any sexual intercourse. Besides, I'm forbidden to make any physical effort, if you know what I mean."

"Oh, but there are many ways to..."

"Mum, please, let's not go in there."

"Whatever." Bonnie shrugged her shoulders and walked again. "But I warn you not to keep him waiting too long. Your scent will be stronger every day. So far, Nick has handled it well, but that doesn't mean it will happen in the future. Your scent becomes an aphrodisiac to him. The longer he inhales it, the more he won't be able to take it." she turns her back on her daughter.

Judy took a paw to her face to hide how red she was. Although her ears denounced her well. It's just that, before her mother's explanation, in which she was already familiar, images of her own really did cross her mind. If at that moment she looked at her fox and made her vibrate, now with the subject spoken of, she would know that she couldn't face him without getting worse than a tomato.

The shopping didn't take long, in which Bonnie and Judy arrived home long before dinner. Inside, Bonnie went to the kitchen to start preparing dinner and dismissed Judy to rest for a while, since she had said it would help. So, she climbed the stairs of the house to her old room and thanked her mother for not letting any of her younger sisters keep him. Nostalgia swept her away as soon as she opened the door. Everything was as it had been, and she thanked the mother once again for keeping him clean. She closed the door behind her and walked to her bed, where she sat.

"I miss this" A serene smile reappeared on her face. One of her paws caressed the quilt.

Two knocks on the door awakened her from her sensation.

"Come on in." she gave permission.

"So, this is Agent Hopps' famous room."

Nick had to bend down a little to get through the door, closing the it behind him.

"It's no big deal."

"It's very welcoming. Although I thought I'd find something more... feminine?"

"I've never been a mummy's girl. I've always been considered a girl-boy. Either way, my favorite color is red and not pink."

"I see that." Nick smiled in a dumb smile and sat on the bed next to his bunny.

The room was actually simple. The red one stood out in the curtains of the small window, in some ornaments and on the quilt. A small closet next to the window, plus the desk and the bedside table. There was no television, but to replace that, a bookcase with several books filled a corner of the small room. And there were no posters.

"I thought you at least had some Gazelle posters?"

"I'm a fan, but not an exaggeration. I like the walls without posters." Judy replied, laughing

"Yes. I prefer your little paintings, to be honest with you." He smiled at her.

The silence fell on both of them for a few seconds, until it was interrupted by the little knock on the door. On the other side, a small voice asked permission to enter. Judy jumped out of bed and walked to the door where she opened it. From there, a small rabbit, aged 5, smiled and jumped into a tight hug. Judy returned the small gesture.

"My little Julia." she said.

"Aunt." The little smile on the little rabbit, made Nick smile too, surrendering to the strange sweetness of the image.

"How you've grown."

Judy let go of the hug and looked at her niece from top to bottom. She had no favorite nephew and/or brother and sister, but that little rabbit, being the first niece of her eldest brother in the litter, moved her a lot. Besides, she had the same color of eyes as Judy, but her fur was shiny white with some gray spots. Two black stripes on each cheek denounced who she was a daughter of.

"The father said the aunt would be around and I asked her to come."

"Speaking of your father, where is he?"

"With grandmother. The mother is helping grandfather".

That's when little Julia's eyes met Nick's eyes. At that moment, she asked her aunt to put her on the floor. Judy did so. Then she strayed and, with gentle steps, began her approach to the fox. Her eyes glowed as Nick's figure filled her vision. Nick immediately fell in love with the little one. She was indeed a beautiful and, in a way, very cute bunny. Besides, Nick noticed that there was no fear in the little girl's eyes, but simply admiration.

"Julia, this is Nick." Judy introduced them, "Nick, Julia is my brother Jack's eldest daughter."

"Hello, little one." Wilde greeted her with a smile, stretching his paw to greet her.

Little Julia didn't speak, but immediately stretched her little paw to meet the fox's paw.

"Hello." she said very quietly.

Nick realized that she was very embarrassed by his presence, as her ears denounced an unusual pink color.

"I will leave you two alone. I'm going to say hello to my brother."

Judy said, going astray and leaving the room, closing the door behind her.

To be continued…