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The next morning fared far better for Judy. She actually woke up at a much more reasonable time, ten in the morning. Seeing that, she sighed a little, sleeping in late was still something she wanted to avoid, she didn't want to get rusty for when she returned. But, at least she was able to get out of bed this time, hopping up to freshen up a little. Breakfast was delicious, she'd never underestimate the value of a home cooked meal over something she quickly popped in the microwave again. After she finished up, she decided to actually go and look around town, she'd been here a day already and hadn't left the home. Besides, it'd be her last chance too before the festival went into full swing, and she wanted to see her home in the way she remembered it, quiet and sleepy.

The weather was fantastic. The sun was shining, and was just the right balance between hot and cool. Not much had changed here, she didn't really take the time to notice last time she visited, her mind was too far in the gutters to even begin thinking about the atmosphere of the town. But, taking the time to look on it, everything was pretty much the same. Small children ran around playing, families sat out on their porches and watched the day lazily pass by. It was nice, peaceful down to every square inch. Yet, something felt different.

Judy knew it wasn't her home, so it had to be her. Had she really changed this much? Yeah, she knew that the academy and living in Zootopia had effects on her, but this different was one she couldn't quite explain. She groaned a little, sitting under the shade of a large oak tree as she admired the landscape. She'd been trying to define this feeling ever since she got here, it was gnawing on her constantly. "C'mon Carrots, you can figure this out..." she said to herself. "Wait... what?" her train of thought jerked to a stop, she was now completely confused. "Did I just call myself... Carrots?"

Once again, a blush spread over her face, instantly stopping the talking to herself in case anybody came nearby. Yet, the fact that she said that still was weird. Carrots was Nick's nickname for her, a nickname that she often responded to with an eye roll or strained laughter. But, there she was, just having referred to herself by it. Somehow, this made it all click for Judy. Her muddled emotions cleared, revealing a truth that deep down she always knew.

It was technically her who was changed after all, but she wasn't the only culprit. All these strange feelings stemmed from one source. Nick Wilde. That fox had done a lot of things with and to Judy in the months she'd known him. He'd taunted her, he'd conned her, he'd helped her, he'd confided in her... so much from just one fox. He still carried this suave air about him, but around her he'd sometimes lower it, letting it slip into a far more relaxed state of being. It was funny, but a former con artist was now probably one of the most genuine animals in her life, she trusted just about everything Nick did. And now? She knew that Nick had done one more thing to her. He'd made her fall in love.

She wanted to deny it, but something in her refused to. She loved Nick Wilde. The hotshot rabbit rookie cop had fallen head over heels for the smooth talking reformed fox. It was a weird image, her and Nick walking side by side, grasping each others paws tightly. Judy chuckled, Nick probably wouldn't be caught dead holding paws, heck he probably wouldn't be caught dead expressing himself romantically in any way. As of right now, the idea was something of a strange and foreign fantasy. Nick probably would never want anything serious out of their relationship, he seemed perfectly happy keeping it on a friends basis. And it would just bring up even more awkward situations here at home. I mean, yeah her parents had an about face on foxes with working with Gideon, but that was working with one, their daughter bringing one home as a boyfriend? That'd be enough to give them both heart attacks.

Giggling at the thought, Judy stood up from under her tree, finally content with what was bugging her. At least, that's what it felt like. Deep down, something more was bugging her, pulling from her core outwards. But right now, that didn't matter, not one bit. She had a crush on Nick Wilde, and despite how far fetched it seemed, it was her little crush. For right now, that was enough for Judy, no need to probe deeper into the issue, at least... she hoped not.

Feeling significantly more energized than before, the young rabbit walked over to her family's farm, deciding to help out a little. For a small town, their little stand was a little busy today. Almost every few minutes another familiar face from her childhood would strike up a conversation with her, asking how the big city was and if she was keeping safe. She had to admit, it was pretty nice playing catch up with all her old friends, the first animals who ever supported her. A deep sense of pride welled up in Judy, she had proven that their faith was well placed.

The day soon dwindled down into a calm twilight, the first stars in the night sky beginning to twinkle overhead. Judy decided to turn in a little earlier than her already rather earlier self instated bed time. Settling down in her cozy little bed, Judy had a small but content smile on her face. It didn't matter what was bugging her deep down, not right now at least, she had figured out what was bugging her the most at the moment, and came out if it with some cute ideas and fantasies. But, as the rabbit drifted to her content, restful sleep a small doubt broke through the surface, if only for a moment.

"What if a fantasy isn't enough?"