Judy followed Nick into the hallway and found him sulking in the bathroom. "Nick, are you okay?" she asked.
"No, I'm not okay," Nick answered.
"What's wrong?" Judy asked. "You were doing so well. What happened?"
"Your father hates me, that's what happened."
"He just doesn't know you yet. My parents need to get to know you better," Judy said, dragging Nick out of the bathroom. "Why don't you play with my younger siblings while I help mom clear the table? They like you!"
Judy was helping her mom and siblings clear the table while Nick was trying to entertain Judy's younger siblings.
"Well, he seems... Nice!" Judy's mom said.
"He's just nervous," Judy said. "And why wouldn't he be? Dad's acting like a lunatic."
"Well, you know how your father feels about foxes," Bonnie said.
"But Nick's different mom! And I love him," Judy said.
Bonnie paused for a moment. Then, she said, "You never heard why prey should never date a predator, have you?"
Judy shook her head.
Bonnie sighed. She looked around to make sure no one saw them. Then motioned for Judy to follow her.
Bonnie led Judy to her room, then they both sat down on Judy's mother's bed.
"You know how predators used to be like? The reason we are still scared of them to this day?" Bonnie asked.
"Yes, mom, I know, but-"
"Well, they still have that aggressive instinct inside them. The reason prey shouldn't date predators is because #1 most of them are too big, and #2 that aggressive instinct takes them over when they're... In love. Instead of wanting to hurt you... Especially the male predators... They'll... They're really rough, and-"
"Mom, I understand what you're trying to say," Judy said, getting up from the bed, "But Nick and I just... Work. We work so well together. And nothing you say can change that."
"Okay, dear," Bonnie said. "As long as you know what you're getting yourself into."