A/N now let's have a look at Nicks one true weakness... paperwork
So without further ado let the chaos ensure.
Signature Please
When Nick asked where he could get the paper work he didn't think it would be this much. There was the Adoption Application, Adoption Agreement, they also decided to fill out the Agreement for Visitation by Natural Parents, and then some Contact After Adoption Agreement. All in all it only took a day but the waiting period was awful. Back at the ZPD all forms were filled right away and recorded. With the forms they just filled out it seemed like forever.
After those were finally recorded and looked over. There were home inspections to make sure their home was up to par, leading to them moving to a larger house that would be able to house a full grown tiger when the time came.
They gave Mei the largest room in the house and furnished it with the necessities she would need. From this entire experience his favorite part was the shopping. They try to keep this whole thing secret to avoid any unwanted confrontation, from those who are still unsure about the predators, or those who were against their marriage from the beginning, even after all the two did in the last few months, some still go out of their way to avoid either Nick or them both. It's hard to tell when they're both together.
During one shopping trip for clothes, Nick found a light brown shirt with a cartoon porcupine that read 'can't touch this'. Putting it in the cart with all the other clothes the couple runs into one of the many larger mammals of the ZPD. Nick and Judy stand behind their cart laiden over with tiger cub sized outfits as officer Delgato approaches them eyeing the cart.
"Officers Wilde, pleasant surprise to see you here in the cub section." In his own arms is a basket with a few miscellaneous items. "Last Chief Bogo told us you two were get-"
"I don't want to hear it." Judy interrupts with a raised paw, to which Nick laughs "she'll never let me live that down." Delgato barks out a laugh. "I'm surprised she let you live this long for that. Now, what do you need this cub sized clothes for?"
Nick and Judy look at each other, and it's the sly one who answers. "We're just shopping for a friend. they lost a lot, recently and we want to help them out." Delgato nods and clasps both on the shoulder, "If you need any help, I have plenty of things I don't use any more. I'll see both of you at work than, enjoy the rest of your day."
After he leaves the two do a bit more looking around before making their way to the checkout and using his debit card as a credit card it asks for something he is getting really sick of seeing, his signature.
Getting all the shopping done, they set up the nursery, as well as a playroom. I'm the nursery the walls are painted like the night sky. Complete with glow in the dark starts and Moon, high enough that she won't be able to reach them until she is five and uses a stepping stool. The rug is soft underfoot and is set as a deep green. The furniture is mainly a dark brown with splashes of color in the fabric decorating them. On the dresser is a music box, and some empty frames prepared for memories to inhabit them. In the corner by the crib is a rocking chair for if Mei gets restless in the middle of the night. In the closet and drawers are clothes and other necessities.
The playroom is the complete opposite with bright blue paint on the walls, complete with clouds. The carpet is a lighter green and feels like trampled grass. One bay window occupies the middle of the wall opposite the door with a white cushion occupying it. The furniture is painted to look like bushes and the corners are rounded to avoid injury. Sitting around the room where it still looks nice are your typical baby toys. In the very center of the room is a rug that looks like a blanket that one would take on a picnic, complete with plastic basket and food.
The other rooms have been baby-proofed to the point that there could be nothing found wrong with it. From baby locks to wall anchors the inspection was a success. Now all they had to do was wait for the court decision.
Nick and Judy waited in the lounge beside Mr. Vapas, who was wearing casual clothing after so long and holding Mei. Across from them is his nurse making sure that he doesn't lose his temper through all of this. As they sit in the uncomfortable chairs and sofas Mr. Vapas stars straight ahead and spaces out. Mei meanwhile is staring to get fussy, but knowing it is not their job to comfort her, the Wilde couple sit back and try to endure for the next while.
When they are finally called in, the group of five enter an office with two shelves filled to the brim with law books, tables covered in knickknacks, one being a fish take with a salmon in it. And a desk surrounded with more uncomfortable chairs. Seated behind the desk is a large grizzly bear in a grey suit, white blouse, and blush colored tie. The name plate on the desk reads 'Doris Orso'.
For the next hour/hour and a half they go over the forms and terms, so when Ms. Orso points to the bottom of the page and say, "Now, I just need you to sign here." Nick allows a smile to grace his face. By the time they leave Mr. Vapas sighs in relief for remaining calm while Nick and Judy leave with a little cub cooing in Nick's arms.
A/N they finally got the adoption taken care of, now time for some family fluff. And I would also like to thank those who provided me with OCs. I may change some details to fit the story, but I will credit the owners at the beginning of the chapter they are featured in. Though it may take awhile to get to that point.