"Memories"

The sun is shining, the birds are singing, it's a perfect day to take a walk in the park. Only one more day until they get back to work. Nick and Judy packed their snacks and were off.

"Anything you want, honey-bun?" he held her paw and started walking.

"No thanks, Nick" she said smiling back at him.

They passed by a familiar-looking cheetah, it was Benjamin Clawhauser. They waved goodbye at the doughnut-loving cop. Judy remembered when she saw a doughnut stuck at his neck on her first day. While they were walking to their usual spot, they saw a couple of kids running around the park.

Judy laughed and remembered what it was like being a kid, then she thought of something that made her blush "Nick?" she said looking up at him "Do you think we should have kids? They seem pretty fun"

Nick's eyes widen to the idea, he never thought about having kids before "When the right time comes, Carrots" he glanced at them "Besides, we're not married" then he glanced at the blushing bunny and chuckled. She locked her arm in his arm and covered her face with her ears.

They arrived to their usual spot in the park, Judy brought blueberry pie and Nick brought carrot sticks, their favorite. There was a nearby smoothie shop, so Nick bought the carrot flavor, her favorite.

"Aww, thanks Nick!" she gave him a big smile and hugged him. She never expected him to give her something.

"C'mon Carrots, I love you. I would give you everything" he was playing with her ears while laying down the grass. He got a piece of pie and took a bite, he fed her some of his pie.

For hours they told jokes, laughed, shared stories. Nick remembered what Judy said about having kids, then remembered when he was a kid, when his family was still alive, his father, his mother, his sister. He never felt this strong emotion before, the last time was their funeral, he looked away from Judy's eyes.

"Hey" she brought her paw on his cheek, making him face her "What's wrong?" she sounded concerned.

"I-It's just that" tears were starting to fall from his eyes "I miss my family"

Judy rested her head on his shoulder "Well, no matter what happens" she played with his fur "You won't be alone, you're part of my family"

He smiled and kissed her forehead "Thanks, Carrots" he rested his head on her head "You know my mom used to say 'Don't give up'

-FLASHBACK STARTS-

Nick went home crying. The scouts doesn't trust a predator like Nick to join their club. That night, Nick ran to his mother's arms and gave her a tight hug.

She wasn't surprised to find Nick crying in her arms, she was used to it, and she understands since he was vulnerable that time "Shhh" she said comforting the little fox, kneeling down on one knee and placing her arms on his shoulder "Never give up, little one. Remember, I am always here"

His father and sister went in the room and comforted Nick. They gave him hot cocoa and even made his favorite, blueberry pie. From that point on, Nick was thankful for having a family, he felt secured around his family, at least until they died in the car crash. He was the only one who survived the crash, they all protected him, he was thankful for them because he wouldn't have met Judy without them.

-FLASHBACK ENDS-

"I'm really sorry, Nick" her ears went down and patted his back

"Wanna go ice skating?" trying to change the subject

"Yeah, okay" she seemed interested, so they head to the skating rink.

By the time they got there, they saw a lot of animals ice skating, majority of them were beginners. Nick and Judy rented a locker and 2 pairs of ice skating shoes, they planned on spending the rest of the day ice skating. Nick wore his skating shoes and waited for the little bunny, struggling to walk in it.

"How do you walk on these-" she fell and luckily Nick caught her

"Trust me" he held her hand, giving her support "It would be much easier on ice" he winked at her and she chuckled

"Okay, mister smart guy" she carefully walked, from one foot to the other, like she was starting to walk again.

They reached the rink and Judy slipped, she was used to running, not skating. Finally, she got the hang of it, Nick slowly backed away, giving her room. She fell again, this time she wanted to quit.

Nick reached out his hand "Never give up, partner" waiting for her to grab it.

This inspired her to keep trying "Never" she grabbed his hand and he taught her how to ice skate.

TO BE CONTINUED...