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Artie woke from his sleep to his phone vibrating. The sun had come up at this time. He guessed it was around 9 am. Artie went to his phone and unlocked it. Seeing a message sent from SBoss. "I need you to get into the Zootopia ZPD's closed case files, and a way to over ride the broadcasting system."
Artie binked a bit and reread the message a few times. He sighed and put the phone down. "Alright. Time for a challenge." Artie muttered to himself. He sent a text back. "What do I do after?"
Soon another text came from SBoss. "Hold it. We will need that access in a few days time. Can you do it?"
Artie texted again. "Of course I can. That monster of a computer I got now will help. Plus two attacks using my laptop will get it. I need a few hours."
A text didn't come back from SBoss this time. Artie stood up and walked to the kitchen of the house, He opened the fridge to see a jug of milk, jug of orange juice, and other typical food items such as eggs, lunchmeat, vegetables, and other things.
Artie grabbed the jug of orange juice and walked back to the room. Sitting down and getting both the computer, and laptop started up.
Artie sneered at the thought of the challenge. It had been a while since Artie had done any serious hacking other than Mr. Big. That he considered to be moderately challenging. "Alright. Let's break some codes."
Meanwhile
Judy woke up in her room and looked at the clock. Noticing it was nearly 9 am. Judy sat up and stretched, realizing today was her day off. Judy got up and took a quick shower. Going back into her room to get some fresh clothes on.
Judy stepped out of her room and looked down to Nick's room. Seeing he was still asleep as the door was closed. Judy walked to the living room and sat on the couch, getting her phone out. She pulled up her mothers phone number and sent a video call.
The phone let out a pleasant light tone to show that the phone was being called. After a few moments, Judy's mother, Bonnie, answered. "Hey Judy!" She said cheerfully. "You haven't called in a while I was getting worried." Bonnie was outside the house. Judy recognized the front door of the house she used to live in.
Judy smiled apologetically at her mother. "I know. Thing's have gotten a liiiitle crazy with work."
Bonnie now looked worried. "Oh dear. I hope it's not dangerous stuff. We don't need another Night Howler problem."
Judy paused and scratched her ear nervously. "Actually it's worse than that. My partner Nick got hurt and he's on medical leave. And today's my day off. So's tomorrow." Judy said cheerfully.
There was a rustle in the background as someone scrambled their way to the phone. Judy could hear her father, Stu, in the background. "Hey did she say she's got two days off? Omph! Hey Jude!" The sound of farming tools falling on top of each other rung through the phone and Bonnie rolled her eyes.
Judy smiled and giggled at her father. "Hey daddy. And yes I have two days off."
Stu hopped into view. Out of breath a bit from frantically moving over to the phone's view. "Oh that's great. Hey you should come down today! Everyone misses you and you should bring your partner too!"
Judy raised her eyebrow and smiled. "My dad inviting a fox to come visit? Did you hit your head or something?"
Stu scratched the back of his head. "Heh well. Ever since we started working with Gideon I know foxes aren't THAT bad." Stu said nervously. Judy could hear the sound of someone picking up the dropped farm tools. Most likely one of her 275 siblings.
Judy smiled. "Let me run it by Nick when he wakes up. He'll probably be up for it I bet he's tired of being held up in this house all day."
Bonnie smiled. "Well there is a bit of a problem. We had to give your bed to Mackley after you moved out. He was getting too big for his."
Judy thought for a moment and smiled. Remembering the couch. "You guys still got that pullout right?"
Bonnie and Stu looked at each other in surprise. Stu nodded. "Yeah it's still there. I guess that could work."
Judy nodded. Smiling lightly. "Yeah it will. I can pack the pillows and sheets."
Bonnie nodded. Her face brightening up. "Let us know when you're coming down okay Judy?" Stu spoke right after. "Lookin forward to seeing you again Jude the Dude."
Judy smiled at her old family nickname. Giving a reassuring nod at her parents. "Definitly. He usually doesn't sleep in past noon. I'll shoot you a text."
Bonnie and Stu both nodded. "Well see you soon!" Stu said as Bonnie stopped the call.
Judy jumped up and walked to the fridge. Getting out several eggs and a skillet from the dishwasher. The apartment was specially made to be size worthy to small and medium sized mammals. She warmed up the skillet and fried some eggs for breakfast. Making a few for Nick as well. Judy had just finished cooking the eggs when Nick opened the door and walked down the hall. Groggy from just waking up. Wearing shorts and a tank top. Fitting the sling on his shoulder.
Judy smiled at him. "Morning sunshine. How's the arm?" Putting a few eggs on a plate with a fork for Nick.
Nick looked at his arm and bounced it a bit in the sling. "Much better. Doesn't hurt nearly as much now." Nick walked to the cupboard and got his painkillers out of it. Filling a glass of water and taking one of the pills. Judy handed Nick his plate and walked to the couch. Sitting and starting to eat. Nick followed and sat down, eating as well. "Mm. Good eggs. Another farming specialty right?" Nick asked.
Judy nodded. "Well yeah. Anything to do with vegetables and eggs." Remembering several recipes her mother taught her before she left for Zootopia. Thinking she should cook them sometime for Nick.
Nick finished with his eggs and leaned forward. Setting the plate on the coffee table. "So what's the plan today Fluff?" He leaned back and relaxed in his seat a bit.
Judy finished her eggs as well and set her plate down. "Well, my parents want us to spend the night in Bunnyburrow. And you're gonna come."
Nick raised his eyebrow and smiled slyly. "It's not that I don't want to. But what if I say no?" He asked with a small sideways grin.
Judy hopped off the couch and took both plates. "Because you surprised me with your mother visiting. So now you're gonna meet my family." Judy walked over to the sink. Washing them off and putting them in the dishwasher.
Nick stood up and nodded. "Alright. When should we go?" Nick walking back towards his bedroom.
"Whenever we can get packed. It's an hour train ride." Judy called into the hallway.
Nick kept his door open as he changed into his usual green Hawaiian button up shirt and tie, along with his brownish-gray pants. Packing up a small suitcase of clothes. Judy poked her head into his room. "Hey mind if I put some of my clothes with yours? I told my parents I would bring bedding. And need the room in a suitcase." Judy asked.
Nick turned to Judy and nodded. "Yeah no problem. I got space."
Judy returned to her room and came back with a few clothes. Some sweatpants and flannel t shirts. Judy went back to her room and got a larger suitcase to fill it with a pillow for both her and Nick. However there wasn't enough room for two blankets. Judy walked back into Nick's room. Nick set his medicine in the suitcase and closed it. Judy smiled at Nick and knocked on the door to get his attention. "Hey your blanket is a queen size right?"
Nick nodded. "Yeah. Why?"
Judy pointed back towards her room. "My suitcase won't fit two. So we'll just have to share yours."
Nick gave a short nod and took the blanket off of his bed. Folding it neatly and handing it to Judy. Judy took it and walked to her suitcase, gently stuffing it inside and closing the suitcase. Closing the latches and picking up the suitcase.
Nick walked out with his suitcase in his good arm. Smiling his usual goofy smile as he walked out to the living room. Judy could tell he was looking forward to this. Judy picked up her suitcase and walked with Nick out of the apartment. Making sure to take her phone with her. Judy locked the door as they left and made their way outside. Due to the hotel being near the Savanna Central Square, it was only walking distance .
Judy and Nick got on the train and sat in their seats. Judy got her phone out and texted her mom. "We're on the train now! See you in about an hour!" Judy sat on Nick's left. The same side as his injured arm. After a few seconds, Bonnie texted back. "Oh that's great honey! See you soon!"
The train soon started moving. Judy leaning to the right from how fast the train was moving before the momentum caught up with her. Nick leaned a bit as well from it.
After a few minutes, Nick held his phone to his right. Nick had turned on the camera, showing both him and Judy in the screen. Judy looked up and noticed it. Turning her head to face it and smiling wide. Nick smiled his usual calm, cocky grin and took a picture.
Nick went to take another when Judy reached up to try and grab the phone. Nick leaned forward a bit to stop her and took the picture. Catching Judy's paw and Nick in the selfie.
Nick pulled the phone back closer and looked at the picture. He cocked his head as if realizing something and looked at Judy's paw. "Hey. Give me your paw." He asked.
Judy raised her eyebrow and held her paw out to Nick. "Why?" Judy asked curiously.
Nick took her paw in his and flipped it over to show her palm. Running his finger over her palm slowly. "I forgot. Rabbits don't have paw pads. Soooo soft." His finger nuzzling into her palm.
Judy giggled and squeezed his finger lightly. "Stop it already." Her ears drooping and smiling in embarrassment.
Nick chuckled and held her paw in his. Resting it in between them. Nick having to reach across himself due to having to use his right arm. Judy smiled and held Nick's paw. Squeezing lightly at what she could due to her paw being smaller than his.
Nick smiled at Judy with his sideways grin. "Your paw is warm."
Judy blushed brightly and lowered her head a bit. Squeezing more with her paw. Nick squeezed back. Judy whispered. "So's yours."
Nick blushed a bit and smiled lightly. Lowering his head as well.
The rest of the train ride consisted of moments of silence, talking lightly about what Bunnyburrow is like, then more silence. Eventually the train came to Bunnyburrow. Judy could see her many siblings waiting outside for her. Assuming her parents would be there to greet her and Nick as they walked out. Judy and Nick got up and walked to the door. Stepping out into the light.
As expected, Bonnie and Stu were standing in front of everyone. As soon as Judy was clear of the train, her little brothers and sisters came rushing up. Hopping and hugging her in any way they could; laughing and saying how happy they were to see her.. Judy laughed. "Hey guys. I missed you too! Whoa!" Judy fell back from the sudden weight. Nick smiled and watched.
Bonnie and Stu walked up. "Alright alright kids. Don't suffocate her to death." Said Stu. Gently pulling a few of the siblings off. The rest eventually stepped away and Judy stood up. Brushing some dirt off of her pants. Judy wrapped her arms around her parents and hugged them close. "I missed you guys." She said happily.
Bonnie and Stu hugged her back. Stu gently patting her back. "We missed you too Jude. Glad to see you back home." Stu said.
Eventually, Stu looked up at Nick. Offering a friendly smile. "And this is Nick right?" Stu walked forward, offering his paw for a handshake.
Nick reached out with his good arm and shook Stu's paw. "Nick Wilde. Nice to meet you sir. Judy's talked a lot about you two." Nick said as he gestured to Stu and Bonnie.
Bonnie, still having her hand on Judy's back, smiled over at Nick. "Well I hope it was all good things." She said hopefully.
Nick smiled slightly again. "Yeah. Mostly." Said Nick. That last word in a sarcastic tone.
Stu let go of Nick's hand. "Well in any case, we're glad to have you. Figured it was about time we got to meet Judy's partner she keeps talking about."
Nick reached down to grab his suitcase, only to have Stu quickly reach over and pull it to him. "Oh hey don't worry I got that. Looks like you need to save whatever strength you can." Stu said as he glanced at Nick's sling.
Nick looked at his injured arm and sighed. Bouncing it a bit. "It's not as bad as it looks. The sling's just to keep my arm from swinging around while the wound heals."
Bonnie spoke this time. "Well we couldn't bring the truck up here right now so we'll have to walk back. It's not too far maybe an hour's walk from here."
Nick gave a single nod and a confident smile. "I'll be fine. Good chance to see the burrow right?"
Stu let out a chuckle and held his arm out towards the right. Showing a farming field specially made for carrots. "Well there isn't much to see. The town gets together now and then for a big cookout. They aren't doing it this weekend though."
Nick looked out to the distance. The land was flat, and lush with green fields, and farm fields. Nick could see woods in the distance. Every now and then, there was a small house in the distance, along with a farmhouse.
Judy and her family, along with Nick, made their way back towards the Hopps burrow. Nick taking in the sites of the small town. It was one of those classic country towns. Small convenience stores that sold food for adults, and had its own selection of sweets for children. A hardware store that always seemed to be busy when it opened. As well as a single gas station. While it was still in business, Nick guessed that most of its profit came from purchasing gas for lawn equipment and tractors, as he didn't see many cars around. A local post office made of brick. Offering a friendly atmosphere to the small town.
A single booth selling food sat along the sides of the road every 20 feet or so. Consisting of fruits, or vegetables home grown on the farm. They passed by one at recognized Judy. "Hey Hopps! Nice to see you back in the burrow. Here! On the house!" He handed them two apples. Judy smiled and handed one of them to Nick.
Nick took it and thanked the man. Taking a bite into the apple. He was surprised at how crisp and sweet it was. Way better than any apple you could get at the store. "Mmm. Wow how is it the food tastes so much better here? What's your secret?"
Stu gave a smug smile and stretched the straps on his overalls. "Hard, back breaking work. And a lot of love for what you do." He said proudly.
Nick continued to eat his apple. As did Judy. "I'm gonna have to order some stuff from down here. I don't think I can go back to produce I can get at the store."
Judy giggled as Nick said this. Bonnie spoke up. "Oh well James, the guy who grew that apple, owns an orchard. Supplies his own brand of fruit juices, and also for hard ciders and wineries. He sends some product our way now and then and we give him a bundle of things we grow on our farm."
Nick looked over to Bonnie. "What all do you guys grow?" He asked. Now curious of their lifestyle.
Stu thought on it for a moment. "Well carrots of course. I mean what self respecting rabbit farmer wouldn't grow carrots." Stu said with a laugh. "We also grow blueberries, radishes, cucumbers, kale, scallions, potatoes, eggplant, and our own apples. They aren't as good as James' though. He dedicates his farm work to just that."
Nick listened in slight fascination. Having never been near a farm for longer than a few hours, he had an interest to know more about what the life was like. "Well you guys must be busy year round." Nick said.
Stu nodded. "Oh yeah even in winter we have crops to grow."
Nick finished his apple down to the core. Judy tossed her core into the field. Nick did the same. They eventually came to the Hopps Burrow. It was a large hill with a door and windows in the front. A chimney coming out of the top of the hill. Nick suspected that the house went underground, judging by the similar hills with doors circling the property.
Stu opened the door for Nick. "Welcome to our home. Mr. Wilde."
Nick smiled and ducked his head as he got close to the door. Being rather tall for it. However inside was much more roomy. The burrow was well lit. Tan wallpaper in the large circular living room. Multiple chairs and couches scattered across the living room. A single tv sitting in the front of the room. "Please. Just call me Nick." Nick said
The kids stormed in behind Nick. Some darting down the nearby hallways leading to other rooms. And some of them sitting on the chairs and couches. Staring at Nick with curiosity. Stu set down Nick's suitcase by the door. Judy walked in and set her suitcase down next to Nicks. Bonnie smiled up at Nick as she walked in. "Well take a seat. We got plenty to chose from."
Nick chuckled and sat down on a nearby couch. It was slightly shorter than what he was used to. His knees sticking up a bit. Judy sat down next to him and relaxed into the sofa. Her arms stretched out. "Mmmmgh home sweet home." She said. Getting comfortable.
Stu sat down in a large lounging chair that Nick assumed was the 'dad chair'. Bonnie sat on the couch next to Stu.
Stu smiled over at Nick. "So Nick. What's your story?"
Judy perked her ears up and laughed nervously. "Uhh daddy maybe we shouldn't talk about that." Recalling Nick's hustling and illegal ways of making money.
Nick, seeming to ignore Judy, started to talk. "Had my own small business going till this little bunny wrangled me into solving a missing otter case." He said casually.
Bonnie leaned in, listening to Nick talk. "What kind of business?"
Nick smiled at Judy. Judy smiled back and rolled her eyes. "A Popsicle stand."
Bonnie smiled lightly. "Oh well that sounds...nice."
Nick shrugged lightly and scratched Judy's head lightly. "Well it went from a missing otter case to a full blown conspiracy crack. After that I became an officer. Thanks to this little fluffball here."
Judy closed one eye and looked up at Nick. Smiling lightly. Stu scratched his cheek a bit. "Well I gotta ask and feel free not to answer. Are you two...dating?" He asked.
Judy and Nick both blushed bright red. Nick quickly pulling his hand away and covering his face. Judy shook her head. "N...No we arent. We're just partners...and roommates."
The many rabbit siblings in the room started giggling as they listened. Stu, knowing he embarrassed theme both, switched subjects. "So uhh Nick. What happened to your arm?"
Nick looked at his arm for a moment before looking back at Stu. "Ran into a bit of trouble on our last job. Gunshot wound."
Bonnie and Stu both gasped when Nick finished his sentence. Judy facepalming herself. "Gunshot? There are guns in Zootopia?" Bonnie asked. Rather frightened now.
Nick shook his head. "There shouldn't be. This guy has one and he caught us off guard. Don't worry I won't let this happen again." Nick said encouragingly.
Judy sighed and punched Nick lightly in his injured arm. Making him groan and tense a bit. "Sorry guys. But you really don't need to worry. We'll have this guy off the streets in no time." Judy added.
Stu rubbed his forehead and sighed. "Well now we have more reason to worry. This crazy drug going around and now guns are appearing in Zootopia."
Judy scooted down the couch and put her paws on his knee. "Dad really. It's gonna be fine. The ZPD has already taken measures to prevent this from happening again." She said calmly.
Stu moved his paw down from his face and patted Judy's paws lightly. "Oh I hope so Jude."
Bonnie stood up and smiled. "Well I'll go get dinner started. You two make yourselves comfortable." Bonnie walked into the kitchen.
Stu looked up and noticed the time. Smiling a bit. "The carrots should be ready to harvest. Wanna see how we do it Nick?"
Nick's face brightened up a bit. "Sure. Should be interesting." Nick and Stu both stood up. Stu walked to the hallways and called down them. "Carrot farmers! Harvesting time!"
Many of the kids, and teenagers came storming down the halls a few minutes later dressed in overalls with a shirt under it. Running outside. Nick watched as they scurried out like a small, fuzzy wave.
Stu followed them out soon after. Nick and Judy joining him. Stu lead them out to one of the fields in the back. A short walk from their house. The field was rather large. Panning off over several hundred feet to the left and right and back. The kids were separated by age group. The oldest carrying large baskets to catch the carrots. The middle aged children pulling the carrots out of the ground and tossing it in the basket, and the youngest down by a few wells to clean the carrots of dirt after they are brought to them.
The carrots are pulled up every few seconds before nimbly tossed into a basket that is passing by. The basket traveling to the end of the row full of carrots before being quickly washed off, and placed into a different basket.
Nick watched the systematic flow of the group. Carrots get picked, carrots go in basket, carrots in basket get washed, washed carrots go to storage. Nick looked down at his side expecting to see Judy, but she wasn't there. Nick looked out in the field to see Judy carrying one of the baskets. Smiling as she was.
Nick smiled and kept watching. Standing next to Stu. "So is this like a family business?" Nick asked.
Stu nodded. "Yup. They love it too. Jude's really the only one who wanted to get out of Bunnyburrow." Stu stated.
Nick gave a chuckle. "Yeah she's a wild child."
Stu sighed worrily and scratched his head. "Yeah but that's what worries me. I mean, Zootopia has a lot of dangers in it. And now with all this going on and especially with your injury... Makes me and Bon worry."
Nick remained silent. Thinking of the words to say. "She knew what she was getting into when she became an officer. We both did. We want to protect the city and world we love. As well as our loved ones." Nick said.
Stu remained silent for a moment before crossing his arms. "Well I'm still allowed to worry." He said silently.
Nick gave a light nod. "Yes you are."
Stu looked over at Nick. "You know I used to never trust foxes. Judy changed my mind on that one. And it was honestly a great decision. We now have a partnership with a fox named Gideon Grey."
Nick looked down at Stu. "Well that wouldn't be the first time I've heard that first part." Referring to never trusting foxes.
Stu gave a light smile to Nick. "Well that's all over for me now. I'm glad Judy has someone."
Nick gave a sly grin. "So if we DID start dating, you'd be ok with it?"
Stu blinked a few times and glared up at Nick. "That may take some getting used to...but...I wouldn't stop you guys. She enjoys being in your company and if you two want to take that further...well its not my business."
Nick smiled lightly and looked at Judy again. Watching her. Seeing her work with her siblings again. Although Judy is very happy being a police officer, there's always a part of her that will love her family and old home.
It took roughly an hour to clear the field out. The rabbits carrying the cleaned carrots into a storage bar to wait for shipping. Everyone made their way back to the house. Nick and Judy stayed outside sitting near a fire pit. Nick sitting in a lawn chair while Judy sat on a wooden stump. Nick wearing his sunglasses and smiling.
Judy looked up at Nick. "You like those sunglasses huh?" She asked.
Nick nodded and lightly touched the rim of his sunglasses. "Yeah. Foxes eyes are sensitive to sunlight. If exposed to too much of it directly, can cause damage." (Real fact.)
Judy cocked her head interestingly. Judy's ear turned as she heard a vehicle in the distance. She turned to see a pink van heading their way up a small dirt trail. Judy looked in closer to see Gideon Grey driving the van.
Judy smiled lightly and stood up. "Hold on I'll be back. Mom and dad will wanna know he's here." Judy said as she pointed to the van. Nick looked over at it and watched it come in closer. Judy darted towards the house. The van pulled to the side and Nick read the side of the truck. It read 'Gideon Grey's Fresh Food Baked Stuff'. A design of a pie with a smile on its crust. As well as swirls showing aroma coming from around the design.
Nick watched as Gideon Grey stepped out. Gideon is a red fox like Nick. Only much more plump in weight. Wearing a blue flannel shirt with a pink apron on it. The same pie illustration on the apron as the van. Light tan pants that one would use when having to work professionally.
Gideon saw Nick and waved lightly. Nick waved back with two fingers and stood up. Walking towards the van. Bonnie and Stu walked out of the burrow followed by Judy and some of her siblings. Making their way to the van. Gideon walked to the back and opened the van.
As Nick walked closer and Gideon opened the van doors, he could smell the sweet aroma of baked sweets like cookies, pies, and cakes. Gideon started handing some blue filling pies to the kids, and the kids brought them into the burrow. "Alright here ya go guys. Fresh from the oven so be careful, they might be a little hot." Gideon said teasingly. Knowing his pies were safe to handle.
Bonnie told the kids to put them in the fridge once they got inside to save them for later. Gideon walked up to Bonnie and Stu with a friendly grin. "Judy's visiting again huh?" He said cheerfully.
Bonnie nodded lightly. Smiling back at Gideon. "Yep. And she brought her work partner with her." Gesturing over to Nick.
Nick, finally close enough, extended his paw in greeting. "Nick Wilde. You can call me Nick." He said in a friendly tone.
Gideon reached his paw out and shook Nick's lightly. "Gideon Grey. Gid or Gideon works for me." Gideon replied.
Nick smelled the air more. Smiling as he kept catching scents of the baked goods. "You make all this stuff yourself?" He asked curiously.
Gideon nodded. "Yeah I-I started with my parents when I was in high school. Now it's my business and it's doin' great! I-I got deliveries to multiple towns round here, and even a couple to Zootopia."
Nick listened. Looking in towards the house. "If I may ask, what did you bring today?"
Stu smiled and stretched the straps on his overalls. "Course you can ask Nick. Blueberry pies. The blueberries came from here."
Nick smiled. Remembering how much he liked the Hopps farm's blueberries. "Well that sounds delicious." Nick stated.
Gideon gave a hearty chuckle. "Yeah you aren't kiddin'. I-I've had to hire a few people to keep up with orders ever since I started workin' with the Hopps family." Stuttering for a moment whenever he reached the occasional 'I' in his sentences.
Gideon looked at a watch on his wrist. "Anyhow I-I gotta head out now. Got a few more deliveries to make then gotta get home to start on tomorrow's orders. Nice to meet you Nick, and Y'all have a good day!" Gideon turned and walked back to his van. Making his way back to the road.
After a few hours, dinner was served. A collection of steamed vegetables, and fruit salads. Almost all of it coming from the farm. Stu decided tonight would be a good night to have a fire outside by the fire pit. Due to the lack of chairs, Judy brought out a sheet from inside the house. Laying it on the ground for her and Nick to use.
They both sat on it as Stu got the fire going. Using a large amount of fire wood to keep it going. Some of the siblings helping as periodically. Judy smiled as her ears perked up. "Oh! Hey I'll be right back Nick." She said excitedly like she remembered something. Nick watched her jump up and run away. Wondering what the little bunny could be doing.
After a few minutes, Judy came out with two plates. Each had a slice of the blueberry pie. Once the kids saw this, they began to go inside and get a slice for themselves. Nick chuckled and set the plate in his lap. "Nice thinking Carrots." Nick remarked.
Nick took a piece of the pie onto his fork and ate it. It was pleasantly sweet with that nice blueberry hint. The crust a nice, flakey texture to compliment the fruit inside. Nick nodded lightly and smiled as he tasted the pie. "Gotta admit. This is a fantastic pie."
Stu chuckled. "Darn right it is. Gid knows his way around a pastry." He said.
Judy started to eat her pie as well. Clearly enjoying the taste. After a few short minutes, both plates were empty. Judy was laying back on the sheet looking up at the sky while Nick stared into the fire.
"You know, I've never really been to a campfire. It's relaxing." Nick said.
Bonnie, who came out just a few minutes prior, sighed in relaxation. "It's something common in the country. Makes for good family time." She gestured to the siblings all talking and enjoying each others company.
Nick smiled and watched them. Feeling a little jealous in some ways that he never had any siblings of sorts. Judy nudged Nick in the arm. "Hey. Come down here and look up at the sky." She said.
Nick lay down on his back and looked up at the sky. Seeing the many stars dotting the sky. He marveled at them for a while before finally saying. "Wow. You can never see the stars in the city. They're beautiful." Nick said.
Judy smiled at Nick's reaction. "I used to stare up at the sky all night long sometimes. Just sitting here thinking about the future."
Nick looked over at Judy with his trademark sly grin. "Didn't quite turn out as you hoped did it?"
Judy looked at Nick. Giving her own sly grin. "Well I didn't have a dumb fox for a partner in those daydreams." She said sarcastically.
Nick gave a sly wink and looked back up. "Well you're stuck with me. And you know you love it."
Judy giggled lightly and leaned against Nick's arm lightly. Judy saw her father Stu from the corner of her eye watching. He gave a light smile. "You know, the stars look better away from the fire." He mentioned.
Judy raised her eyebrow at her father and he smiled slyly before turning away. Nick looked at Judy and raised his eyebrow. Judy looked up at Nick. "Well I do know a good spot." She mentioned.
Nick smiled and stood up. "Alright. Let's go."
Stu held his finger up to get their attention. "Might be chilly. Keep that in mind."
Judy smiled and stood up as well. Judy got her phone out and turned on the flashlight. Judy lead Nick away from the campfire at a small valley between the mounds that served as the entryways into the tunnels that was the Hopps home. Judy lay the sheet down and smiled at Nick. "One sec."
Judy darted back into the house and came back out with the blanket. Nick was already laying on the sheet and looking up at the sky. Judy lay next to Nick's good arm and pulled the blanket over them. The night air was rather chilly. Nick felt Judy nuzzle up to his side. Her head on his shoulder. Nick smiled a little nervous but put his arm around Judy's side.
Judy smiled and looked up at the sky. Seeing far more stars now, dotting the sky in clusters. Each twinkling lightly. Nick gave a relaxed sigh. "Yeah. Way better."
Judy smiled lightly and kept her head on his shoulder. Staring up at the sky. "Sure beats the city huh?" Said Judy.
Nick shrugged lightly. "I'll always be a city fox...But a night like this every now and then would be fine by me."
Judy gave a light giggle and continued to rest. Nick kept staring at the sky, this being one of the few times he could see the stars. And this night, he saw the most he had ever seen.
After a while, Nick looked down at Judy. "Comfy there?" He asked.
Nick didn't get a response. But Nick could hear Judy breathing. Nick slide his hand into his pocket and got his phone out. He lit up the screen and shined it on Judy in a dim light. He smiled as he saw Judy sleeping on his shoulder. Her hand resting on his chest.
Oh I can't miss this opportunity. Nick thought to himself as he turned the camera around for a selfie. The camera flashed brightly for a moment to get the picture before beeping once. Nick looked at the picture. Judy was still asleep, and Nick was giving his usual smirk with a raised eyebrow.
Judy stayed asleep despite the flash. Nick decided it wasn't best to wake her so he closed his eyes. Soon falling asleep under the stars with a cute bunny against his shoulder.
*Authors Note* My god that took me DAYS to get done. But I think I ended that chapter good. Read and Review!
