The Canal District, a small watery district, was home to dolphins, manatees, seals, and the like, as well as home to the Beach of Zootopia and the Zootopia Space Station. Near the Meadowlands, and though not far from the Rainforest District, a two-hour flight was still needed to reach the couple's honeymoon destination. The couple, of course, could have driven the five hours to reach the same destination, much like they had done in the past when visiting the Hopps Family in Bunnyburrow, but the two felt it would be best to leave their large SUV in the care of Mrs. Wilde, who would be needing the extra car space while watching Nick and Judy's four toddlers.
The couple left their home around seven o'clock. They then drove to the Zootopia International Airport, the main hub for ZTP Airlines, Zootopian Airlines, and Buffalo Air. Once there, they met Mrs. Wilde and the kids (who had taken a cab) in one of the many parking lots at the airport.
"You be safe, Judy, and you keep an eye on Nicholas for me."
"She doesn't need to keep an eye on me, mom. I can–"
"Don't worry, Mrs. Wilde, I'll keep an eye on him," Judy smiled politely as she bounced a content Alan in her arms.
Judy's comment earned her a harsh glare from Nick, but not for long, as Violet began tugging on the fox's pants, trying to catch his attention so that her father could fix the white bow tied elegantly around her periwinkle blue dress. Nick, a complete push-over for his only daughter, dropped to one knee and complied immediately.
"You keep your brothers in line, yeah?" he stated quietly so only the little bunny would hear as he adjusted her bow.
"Yes, Daddy," Violet replied with a grin, which promptly earned her a kiss on the forehead.
After a few more cuddles, final good-byes, and final final good-byes since Judy could not stop hugging the kids, the rabbit and the fox entered the airport.
Once inside the extravagant building, the two checked in and sent their bags through security – and after an incident involving Judy nearly having to pull Nick out of a fight with a lion TSA Agent over Nick refusing to put his phone down – the couple was finally seated in their designated seats on their designated flight. The flight departed promptly at nine o'clock, and for the next two hours, the couple chatted and laughed – well, that is, chatted and laughed when Nick wasn't sleeping off his still apparent hangover.
At about 11:40, the couple was seated in a cab with their luggage, on their way to their vacation home. Her window down, Judy gawked at the Canal District the entire car ride. Never having been to this district before, the bunny felt the nostalgia of when she had travelled to Zootopia for the very first time many years ago. Nick, who had grown up in Zootopia and consequently had been across just about every inch of the districts, smirked at the excited bunny as she pointed out the buildings, restaurants, and signs to the beach and the space station.
The Canal District was hot and humid this time of the summer, and the streets were crowded with animals out and about, visiting shops and grabbing a bite to eat during the lunch rush. Judy was intent on joining the crowd as soon as they were unpacked.
A little past noon, the couple's cab pulled into the driveway of their small vacation home on Kapok Street. The little blue beach house at 1300 Kapok Street was just on the edge of the canal that surrounded the district, offering a perfect location that wasn't too far from the beach nor the heart of the district. The home consisted of a master bedroom with a shared bathroom, an open kitchen-living space plan, and a laundry room that led into a garage. The floors were tiled white, the walls were painted a deep tan color, and the furniture was made up of sycamore wood.
Judy and Nick unpacked their things, Judy still exclaiming her excitement as they did so. The couple then changed clothes; Nick exchanged his khaki pants with khaki shorts, and kept on his green button-up Hawaiian shirt, though he removed his tie, while Judy changed into white shorts and a light purple shirt that fit her loosely.
The two entered the Badger Bistro around 1:30, and requested a private table near the back of the restaurant. The couple sat and ate, expanding their palettes as they tried out a multitude of dishes that were specialties of the Canal District culture. Meals completed, the couple ordered two cups of coffee – decaf for Judy – and chatted for hours, enjoying one another's company as the busy restaurant buzzed with activity around them.
"This is so nice," Judy sighed. "When was the last time we actually sat down for a date – just the two of us?"
"A long time ago," Nick chuckled. "I blame the kids. I told you we should have gotten rid of them years ago."
"Nick!" Judy laughed.
"Hey, don't give me that 'Nick!' You know I'm right!"
"Well, you better change that attitude because we've got more on the way."
"Don't remind me," Nick smirked with a roll of his eyes.
"Oh, please," Judy scoffed at the fox. "You know you're excited."
"Am I? Got any proof of that, Officer Hopps?"
"How about your reaction this morning?"
"I don't recall."
"Oh, shut up!" Judy laughed. "You can't tell me you aren't excited after literally sweeping me off of my feet this morning!"
"Alright, alright," Nick grinned. "You got me, Fluff; I'm excited."
"You like being a dad," Judy smirked.
"I like being a dad," Nick agreed with a small smile, avoiding the bunny's glance. "You like being a mom."
"I really do, I like being a mom," Judy grinned, her thoughts clearly on her children.
Nick watched her expression carefully, smiling a little at his wife's love for their toddlers.
"It's hard to believe they'll be four years old here in just a few weeks," Judy sighed after a few moments of contemplation. "The time with them is just flying by. Next thing we know, they'll be married with kids of their own."
"Whoa, whoa," Nick laughed. "They're three, Carrots. We've got time."
"You just don't want to talk about them growing up because that includes you walking Violet down the aisle at her wedding."
At this, Nick snorted.
"Yeah, good luck to any guy who gets near my little girl," Nick remarked bitterly, taking another swig of his coffee.
Judy tried to suppress her giggles when the fox shot her a somewhat dirty look.
"Aw, your 'little girl,' huh?" Judy chastised.
"You laugh now, but you know you'll be crying at all of the weddings," Nick shot back with smirk before taking a sip from his cup.
"Of course, I'll be crying; they're my babies!" Judy exclaimed.
The two then broke into laughter for a few moments before Judy continued the conversation once more.
"Watch us end up with three girls and one boy this time," she grinned evilly.
"Oh, no, no," Nick laughed with a wave of his paws and a shake of his head. "Girls are fine, but four more kids? No, thank you."
"It might happen."
"Carrots, stop it."
"We could even have more than four."
"Carrots!" Nick laughed harder. "I mean it, knock it off."
"Okay, I'll stop," Judy giggled. "Let's talk about what we're going to do tomorrow."
"Easy. The beach."
"You mean the space station."
"You mispronounced 'the beach,' but it's okay, I knew what you meant."
"Nick," Judy smiled. "We're going to the space station."
"Why are you so against me seeing you in a bikini?"
"You are definitely not seeing me in a bikini on this trip."
"You're going to be hot at the beach tomorrow then."
Once again, a smirk and a sip of coffee.
"You better wipe that smug look off of your face, because we aren't going to the beach tomorrow," Judy argued.
"You just wearing your bikini around the house then?"
"We are going to the space station tomorrow, Nick. We can go to the beach the day after."
"That's no fun," Nick stated with a dramatic pout. "I don't get to see you in a bikini."
"You'll still get to see me in a bikini."
"You're wearing your bikini to the space station? I wouldn't recommend it," Nick shrugged, making Judy laugh again.
"So, you admit we're going to the space station tomorrow!"
"So, you admit that I will get to see you in a bikini on this trip."
Another smirk. Another sip of coffee.
Judy glared hard at the fox.
"Touché."