Chapter 14 - Fishing with your Son

Let me give you a little recap on what happened these last three days has passed ever since I was attacked. On these three whole days, Nick has been fixing up my room with a few workers. My room was completely remodeled now, looking even better than before. It had the same color as before, but he bought me more toys and stuff, that I can't play with since I need to be with dad at all times. Even more money was put into me, I felt guilty still even if I did not mean to ruin my own room. Also dad was completely healed after the next day, resting did pay off after all.

Nick hired some guards, four of them. Two of them who we're in the front all the time, one inside and one in the roof. It was pretty cool having your own guards but it made things a bit weird and awkward. You had to put up with them inside the house as well, where you want privacy. But Nick said it was temporary, so I don't mind.

The days passed by and Nick seemed more worried and worried ever since he got out of the hospital, Third day he was getting anxious. Fourth day he was having a panic attack, fifth day he was shaking. I try to comfort him each time and it works, but what doesn't work is the fact he won't tell me what's making him so worried. I asked mom and she does not know either. All she tells me It's because of some bad guys trying to track us down, but I don't think that's right. Eventually I'll have to find out. But I don't know how. Maybe when he sleeps? I'm unsure.

That's about it I think? Sigh... now I'm. I'm fishing with dad now. We were not alone either. We we're with one of Nick's friend who was a black cat and his son who was a smaller white cat. His friend wanted to hang out with him after months of not seeing each other and he accepted the offer, and even brought me along. Mom decided to stay home. They haven't received any news still about going back to work. Mom kept contacting but nobody would answer. Not even Clawhauser. They're both near to showing up on the ZPD and ask what's going on.

"Your son is pretty good at fishing, huh?" Nick said as the cat's son pulled out a small fish from their fishing hook and placing it in a bucket.

Ironically, cats hate water. But these cats don't. They we're the opposite. They LOVED water. Are they even cats? Haha.

"He's been fishing ever since he was little. He's only eight now, still loves fishing'." The dad cat chuckled. He had a mustache as well, giving him a more dad-like appearance. The two of them we're also wearing a fishing costume.

"I can't fish anything." I said as I got the hook out of the water.

"It takes time, don't worry. You've only started today, yeah?" The cat gave me a little tip and asked me.

"Yes sir, I have never gone fishing before." I said.

"You'll get the hang of it soon." The cat smiled at me.

I shrugged and sighed, dissapointed I sucked at fishing. I pulled up the hook and threw it on the water again.

Nick's fishing rod was moving by it's own now. Nick jumped and knew what he had to do.

"I think I got one!" Nick yelled as he held onto the rod which the string was being released quickly.

"It's a big one!" The cat gasped.

"Let me help!" I said as I put my fishing rod down. I went to dad and started pulling his tail.

"Oooh!~ Almost got it!" Nick with all his strength kept pulling the rod back to him. With my help it was easier for him now.

After a few seconds, the rod came out of the water and a giant fish was dangling from it.

"Hold this son! I'm gonna grab that monster." Nick gave me the fishing rod and Nick jumped and held onto the fish.

"HOLY. THAT IS ENOURMOUS." The dad cat gasped again, his jaw dropped and his son gasped as well. That fish was about the size of Nick.

Nick was holding the fish still, going from side to side the fish was now starting to give up. Nick noticed that and he started swinging his way onto his boat. He pulled the fish's mouth from the hook and he grabbed it and threw it on the boat.

Oh god, that is huge! I noticed the fish was going to land straight into me, and I couldn't help myself but to jump onto the cat's boat.

The fish landed on the boat and completely covered it all.

"Dang..." The cat dad said.

"You, are a beast!" The young cat cheered Nick. It was a big catch indeed.

Nick let go of the hook and he fell down to the water.

"Dad!" I said as I saw him land right in the water.

"Don't worry Omid, It's not that deep. We're close to the shore anyways." Nick was floating in the water, his clothes we're now soaking when he got back on the boat.

"Oh, right. Haha!" I said and giggled.

"We should have lunch now, the store's should be open now since we've been fishing on the beach all morning." The dad cat looking at his watch. It was noon now for them.

"Hope it is. I'm starving." His son rubbed his stomach.

"I wonder who would win the contest now." The older cat rubbed his chin and chuckled.

"Fishing contest? There's not way Nick is getting less than first." His son chuckled as well.

"Haha It was nice of you to invite me to the beach's festival today." Nick rubbed his head and smiled.

"I haven't seen you in ages man, of course I'd invite you." The cat smiled at him.

"I missed you too, haha. Sorry I've been busy with work y'know. And now I've had time to be free, kinda. Couldn't resist this offer this time." Nick chuckled nervously, feeling a bit guilty he forgot about him.

"When do you go back?" The cat asked him.

"I'm unsure still." Nick said, it was Bogo the one who calls Nick and Judy to work.

"Understood. We'll. Again It's good to have you here, so let's go eat shall we?" The cat said and smiled.

"Yeah yeah. Let's head off this boat feels like It wants to fall over from all this weight." Nick said and chuckled.

"Haha, let's see how the other fishes look like at the dock." The cat said.

The two boat's paddled their way back to the dock, which a few people we're parking themselves in.

The four of them arrived to the dock safely. The cat's and myself got onto the dock before Nick.

"Uh, a little help?" Nick was trying to pull the fish but it was too heavy.

The elder cat went to Nick and grabbed him by the stomach. He held Nick and kept pulling Nick, the fish was moving now. It was really heavy.

"I'm gonna grab it, so get ready." Nick said as he put his hands under it.

"Feels like I'm gonna carry a living thing." The cat grabbed onto the other side of the fish. The two of them put him over their heads and threw it to the dock.

"Uff, now. Onto the tent I'll take it. If you could take Omid to lunch I'd appreciate it." Nick rubbed his forehead and wiped some sweat away.

"It's no problem. We will be sitting down on one of the seats next to the stores." The elder cat pointed to Nick where they'll be at.

"Omid loves chicken and fries, so I think he'd appreciate it too if you'd get him that. Tell me how much it cost's and I'll give you the money. Alright Shen?" Nick said.

"Alrighty. Good luck taking that to the tent." It was revealed that the elder cat's name was Shen.

"It'll be just a little while." Nick grabbed the tail of the fish and began pulling it and heading toward's the tents.

The three of them now went to the opposite direction, staying near the shore in the sidewalk.

"Hey Omid." The young cat said and called me.

"Yes?" I raised an ear and said.

"I don't think I've introduced myself. My name's Shon." The young cat pulled his hand to me for a handshake, he was almost the same height as me. Dad said he was eight. For being eight years old he has not grown a lot. But anyways, I pulled my hand out as well and shook his hand. I knew his name already but we couldn't talk to each other because dad and the elder cat always talked every second. Truly their friendship was something special.

"It's good to meet you too! I'm Omid of course." I said while wagging my tail.

"Do you like to play video games or outside?" The young cat asked me a question.

"Huh, I. I like both! Depends honestly." I responded back.

"Me too! I like playing on my video game consoles but It get's boring sometimes and I go outside after a while." Shon said and smiled.

"That sounds like fun. Dad bought me a console barely a few days ago, I haven't gone to my neighborhood yet outside since, we'll you know what's happening..." I said as my ears dropped down.

"Yeah, people are going chaotic on the news. This festival is being guarded so the people have to be sane here and not protest." He said.

"I can hear protests sometimes outside from home and it won't let me sleep, It's scary." I said and sighed.

"I feel you. It happened yesterday and I coudn't sleep for an hour because of it. I hope this ends soon, I don't wanna live all my life with this." Shon said.

"I hope not too." I agreed with him.

We arrived to one of the stores which did not have a line in it. It opened as soon as we passed by. It was a regular fast food like any other.

The elder cat went to the store manager who was standing in front of the cash register.

"Welcome! What would you like to order?" The manager asked him.

"Mind If I could get, two orders of Fish sticks, fries, a burger and some chicken? We'd like that very much." The elder cat asked them for the order as he looked at the menu.

"It's no problem! Drinks?" The manager asked again.

"Water. What would you like Omid?" Shen crouched down and asked me.

"I want water too!" I wagged my tail.

"Water it is." Shen nodded.

"That'll be. Twenty dollars!" The manager counted up all of the requests, It seemed a bit expensive as I see it. Was my stuff a lot...? Oh geez.

"Here you go." Shen pulled out a twenty dollar bill from his pocket and gave it to him.

"Alrighty. Your order will be done, right about, now." The manager said as some employees came out of the door with some plates.

"Instantly?!" Shen gasped.

"This is a fast food store isn't it right?" The manager chuckled.

"Not complaining at all haha, but that's great. Thank you for the service. I appreciate it." Shen bowed down and thanked them.

"Enjoy!" The manager waved goodbye to them.

"Will do." He was holding the plates on his arms. People started getting behind on the line now.

They walked to the picnic area where you get to eat. Shen stopped at perfect spot which was next to a tree.

The trio sat down in the table and you could see the whole shore from here. And they we're under sunlight which was great as well.

"Eat up boys." Shen placed the plates on the table and took off the top plates from it. He gave one of the plates to his son which had fish sticks and some fries.

Then Shen placed another plate which was for me. He took off the upper plate from it and I could see and smell the chicken and fries from it.

And the last plate was next to me which was dad's seat. His order was a burger and some fries as well.

Speaking of the devil, dad was seen arriving to our area.

"Hey Nick, you made it." Shen waved at him.

"You guys are close to where the contest is gonna take place at. It's gonna begin in a few hours so we might as well enjoy our lunch and have fun before it begins." Nick said and then he sat down right next to me.

"Hm. The food is great!" Shen took a bite out of his food. His mouth was watering from the deliciousness.

"How much was it?" Nick grabbed his burger and took a bite out of it, after chewing it down he asked him a question.

"Twenty dollars, but no need to pay. It's on the house." Shen said and smiled.

"No let me pay, It's not fair If I don't as well." Nick said.

"Nah, don't. For real Nick. I'm serious." Shen chuckled.

"Fine... but you'll make me feel guilty anyways." Nick groaned, he always felt like the need to help out.

"Good. I don't care how much it was, It's on the house like I said. Just enjoy." Shen said and took another bite out of his fish sticks.

Shen seemed like such a nice guy. A good father as well, like dad was. Caring about their son and other people just how dad is, I see why they get along so well.

All of them we're now eating their lunch and could be seen having a conversation from a distance. Good friends, and happy families just eating and chatting together. In the distance you could see people on the ocean surfing, and swimming and people on the shore with their families having fun. It felt like a regular day like no other, besides the fact there's like twenty guards in each sidewalk.

Few hours passed by. It was afternoon now, the sun was setting each minute. Me and dad we're making a sand castle on the beach, while the two cat's we're in their swimming clothes laying down under an umbrella listening to music.

"I know you wanted to swim too, but I forgot to bring your swimming trunks. But don't worry, next time you'll get a chance alright?" Nick said as he patted my head.

I was a bit dissapointed I actually wanted to go swimming, but Nick insisted I shouldn't since he did not bring clothes for me to wear after I get out.

"Attention everybody! The contest results are here now!" A voice could be heard from some speakers.

"It's time. Let's head to the tents area now!" Nick got up and grabbed me.

"My sand castle!" I said, I wasn't finished!

"Another time!" Nick was now sprinting his way to where the results will be, he was truly excited for this now.

After a few minutes. Nick arrived to the area which was outside, where thirty other contestants we're sitting on some seats. Nick found an empty seat and sat down in it.

"Ladies and gentlemen, It's time to reveal the winner." The host of the contest was speaking to a microphone. He was a panther covered in white spots. He had an envelope on his hand which contained the name of the winner.

Everyone clapped and cheered. The two cats we're seen in the background looking right at Nick, Nick waved back and I did as well. They we're behind the fence since only contestants we're allowed in here. The two of them sadly could not enter since their fishes weren't big enough for this, but we're big enough to eat for them.

"From thirty entries, only one person has managed to catch the biggest prize. Who would that be? Let's find out." The host said as he put the microphone on his stand.

"Oh my god!" Nick was near to squeal but he kept his mouth shut, not trying to release all his excitement. There was hundreds of people out there waiting for this moment. No more than a hundred thought.

"And the winner is..." The host ripped off the envelope and a note was now in his hands.

Nick looked closely, sweating and shaking in suspense wanting to know who's the winner. He crossed his finger and closed his eyes.

"NIIIIIIIICHOLAS WILDE." The host yelled out.

Nick placed me on his seat and he got off the seat and ran to the host. He jumped up and down and the host grabbed a first place medal and placed it on Nick's chest.

"Thank you! Thank you!" Nick said feeling a bit embarassed receiving all these claps. The host showed everyone the picture of the giant fish with Nick. I knew he'd get first place! I was clapping for him from the seat he left me on.

The host handed Nick a one thousand dollar check as well as a prize. Nick gasped and hugged the host. They both chuckled and he let go.

"I have to say, I couldn't have won this first place. If It wasn't for my son's help as well. So If you could clap for him, I'd love it!" Nick looked at me in the eyes and smiled.

I felt flattered now, I did help dad get his first place on this. Everyone on the seats clapped for me and looked at me with smiles they we're all so kind and friendly. I was blushing now, dang it! Why must you do this daddy.

Everyone stopped clapping now, since It was time to go now. That was all for this contest, It was a quick contest indeed. Just needed to bring the biggest fish and bam!

A one thousand dollar check and a small medal for you. Anyways only Nick heard the rules and about this contests before with Shen since Shen insisted on dragging Nick to enter this morning. Apparently Shen has entered every single contest for the past thirty years except this one since Nick snatched his win. Seeing Shen and his son from the distance they seemed happy and not mad or jealous or anything.

Good people I'd say. I'm glad we could spend time with them today and dad too, I liked it for a change. If I really did help dad as well, I hope he's proud of me. Maybe now, he'll tell me what's going on with that werewolf that attacked me before, just maybe.

The area was now being cleared from all the citizen's each one of them from the seats returning back to their families and friends.

Chapter 14 END.