Chapter 10:
About two and a half weeks went by, with nothing unusual happening, I played at the splash park with other kits, and at the regular park on the play ground equipment. Any time I appeared agitated Vivian would pull me away, and take me to a more secluded spot. I was allowed to act like a kit.
Chief Bogo Sir? What is it Claushauser? Bobby from the lab is on line two. Did I not say, no calls? You did Sir, but Bobby said it's an emergency. (how can the lab have an emergency? though Bogo) Bogo here What's up Bobby? Whoa slow down I can barely understand you. Really? Are you Absolutely sure? No chance of cross containment? I see, Bogo puts his hoof to his temple, and starts to rub, (I'm getting to old for this), then a thought comes to his mind, Bobby can you keep this quiet tell Saturday at say 10 o'clock? And could you come to my office at that time? Yes, I know it's your day off, but I'm sure I can make it worth your wild. Ok, thanks Bobby, see you then. Chief Bogo then calls social services. Yes, could I please speak to Irene, this is Chief Bogo from precinct 1. Irene then came on the line a few seconds later. This is chief Bogo, and I have some information on the Wilde's case. Sorry I can't give that information over the phone, could you possibly come by on Saturday at 10 o'clock? Thank you, for your under standing, see you then.
At roll call in the bullpen on Friday morning. Wilde's, I need you in my office at 10:30 tomorrow. But chief it's our day off, and we were planning to take Daniel to the amusement park. Bring him along it concerns him too. Can I ask what this about? Sir. You may ask but you will get your answer at 10:30 tomorrow. Nick and Judy worked the whole day with trepidation. Wondering if they were going to lose Daniel. With heavy hearts they told Vivian about the possibility of losing Daniel. So, this night they spent as much time as they could with me. I noticed the change, but said nothing.
The next morning the had a special breakfast with me. Daniel, you know that we love you right? Asked Judy. I just shook my head yes, and she continued, today we have a meeting with the chief, and…Judy chokes up at this point. Nick takes over, what we are trying saying is that they may take you away from us today. "Don't want to go", I wailed. I know squirt, but it may be out of our hands. Vivian hugs me, you have all my love Daniel, be a good kit now. I tell her I will. Nick, Judy, and I, then walk out the front door.
We stand outside the Chief's door. Nick knocks, "Enter" came the reply from within. We then step into the office. Bobby from the lab is there along with Irene from social services. Nick and Judy's hearts sink. This can't be good, thinks Nick. Bobby starts to purr, and the mood in the room lessens a bit. Nick and Judy take the chair opposite chief Bogo putting me between them. Before we begin, say Bobby, Irene believes you guys are great parents, did you ever try to have kits of your own? Judy places her paw in Nicks paw and gives him a nod. You realize this a touchy subject for Judy and I? Everyone nods yes and Nick continues. Shortly after we were married, we went to the Zootopia reproductive centre, hoping that they might help us to have kits together. They said it would be a challenge, but they would try. We did all the tests, took all the pills, and got ready for the removal of Judy's eggs. Everything went off with out a hitch, and about nineteen days after this we got a call saying they had 6 viable embryos. We were ecstatic and over the moon at this news, and started planning for the implantation procedure, but two days later, the clinic was fire bombed, we were two of the first responders on the scene. We cried and excused ourselves from the scene, and the lead was given to someone else. We were devastated to say the least, and took a couple of personal days. I remember, says the chief in a very quiet voice. After this we went around to all the other clinics, but all of them were too scared to help us. Some were concerned about being fire bombed, but most would just politely ask us to leave. We tried to go the foster route, but every time we would get close, the mixed species card would come up, and we would be refused. With this Irene got a hard look on her face, but said nothing. So, what has this to do with why we are here today? asks Nick. Well Bobby pipes up, The DNA tests have come back, (at this Judy's hand clutches Nicks harder) Daniel was not related to the red fox in Sahara square, where she got him from, we don't know, but his parents are in the system. We have a 95% match too the two of them. He is approx. 60% match to his father and 35% match to his mother, and 5 % percent we can't identify, and yes, they are a fox and rabbit. Also, Daniel has a unique blood type. I'm calling it "U", as in universal. His blood can be given to both predator or pray. As Judy and nick both give him an incredulous look. Bobby continues, I would like to run some more tests in the future, and write a paper, and I will keep his name an age secret.
Which brings us back to why you two are here today. Says Bogo, bringing the conversation back. With a look of utter devastation on there faces, Nick and Judy ask, can we have time to say goodbye to Daniel? Before you take him to his parents? That won't be necessary, Says the chief. His parents are already here. It took a few seconds for this to sink in, and when it did, Judy's eyes got big and wide as her paws flew to her muzzle, and her ears stood straight up, Nicks reaction was a little different he fell back in the chair, as his eyes got big and his mouth fell open his arms just hung limp at his side. Chief Bogo had his camera out, and was taking pictures, of their reaction to the news. Irene and Bobby just had shitty grins on their faces. Oh god, Wilde, the looks on your face is priceless. This makes up for all the jokes you have pulled on me over the years. Sorry Judy, I didn't mean to get you too. He reaches across the desk with two file folders, and tries to had them to Judy. These two cases appear to be related, and I want you guys to look into them. Judy takes them with shaking paws, but drops the smaller of the two. When it lands on the floor, a picture falls out of it, I take one look at the picture, and say in a very loud voice, "Heather -T". Chief Bogo chuckles, and says with a grin, I believe your son has given you your first clue, go on enjoy the rest of your day.
It took a while for what was said in the office, to sink into my head, and when it did, I literally blew up with happiness, my siblings did the same. Everyone else got a little down especial Susan. I wrapped her up in my happiness and love, after a bit she came around and hugged me back with her love.
On the way out of the precinct, Nick and Judy, dropped the folders on their desks. Still in a daze they start to walk out the lobby. So, what did the chief tell you? Asks Claushauser. Ahh it kind awkward, replies Nick still in a daze. Well it can't be all bad, as you still have Daniel. Well about that, it turns out that he is our son. It takes a few second for Claushauser to get it, but when he does, he nearly falls off his chair. For real? That is so cool you guys. Well, see you later spots, got a few things to do today. Judy and Nick stop outside the door of precinct 1. They hug each other, and ask each other Are we ready for this? But both of them knew that come what may they would try their best. "well son", want to go home and meet grandma?
Mom were back, yells nick. So how did it go? Asks Vivian as she comes into the hallway. Oh, are they still allowing you to foster Daniel? We can't foster Daniel anymore. But he's right there, I can see him. Well mom the reason we can't foster Daniel anymore is, they won't allow us to foster our own son. It takes a few seconds for This to sink in, and Vivian passes out at this point. Nick grabs her before she hits the floor and puts her on the couch in the Livingroom. After about 10 minutes Vivian wakes up mad. Nickolas P Wilde, if this is some kind of joke, or a GOT YOU coin, I'm goanna paddle your butt black and blue, so you can't sit down for a week. Judy just bursts out laughing at this statement. No ma, or should I say Grandma, this is all real. Vivian then burst out crying. At this point, I run into the room, and jump in to Vivian's lap. Don't cry grandma I'm right here. I hug her neck, and then do something strange, I rub my muzzle down either side of Vivian's neck. It takes her a few to realize what I had done, and then she burst out laughing. Did he? She asks Nick. He sure did ma. She laughs all the harder for it. She then lifts me up and does the same to me. Nick and Judy come over, and do the same to me and grandma. We all scent mark each other. We are family, and I am home.
Sir, I don't understand what just happened.
You have never seen a display like that before? No Sir, it was kind of savage.
Well it's not surprising You've not seen it before, It's very primal. What they have done is scent mark each other. That is anyone with a nose, would be able to sniff out the fact that they are a family unit. Does this happen often? Not so much nowadays but it still happens.
Now that they know what the DNA says about him, does it change the parameters of the test?
No Sir, we are still looking at the foreign stimuli aspect.
And about This telepathy aspect?
It appears that you are right Sir, they do have some kind of communication, though we don't know if it is verbal, or emotional, or a combination of both, or just being able to read body language very well. We are looking into it further, maybe some sort of military application in the future?
Good we need to show some results to our backers. Carry on. (from the files of the institute).