This is the 37th chapter of the story. I'm sorry for the delay again because the hot weather here at my place is too much for me to handle. To be honest, the Philippines' climates changed gradually but in a different way. As time goes on, the hot weather continued to rise and in my opinion, the hot climate here will sooner or later match the heat of the Sahara Desert. Anyway, here's the new chapter!

Chapter 37 - Close Shaves Part 1

At a general hospital somewhere in Downtown Zootopia, Nick was being sent to surgery by Judy, Chimpan, Michelle and while the still-savage Splero was being segregated to a much more secure psychology asylum under constant guard by Chief Bogo, Fangmeyer, Grizolli and Clawhauser. With the red fox ready for surgery, Judy and the rest of the ZPD squad stood by idly while the surgeons started their work.

"Doc, our patient is a red fox. His name is Nick Wilde. He was the recent police officer of the ZPD and the partner of Officer Judy Hopps. He got a severe laceration on his neck because a male human that had just turned savage, had bit him there."

"He's losing too much blood, guys but he still have a fighting chance."

Nick continued to groan and moan on his injuries.

"Don't worry about this, sir. You will be fine."

A specialized MD then prepped up Nick's IV and face mask. They then applied general anesthesia and as Nick drifts into a anesthetic coma, the surgeons began to close the neck wound with careful and accurate handling.

The others were all awaiting for the operation to be finished. Judy felt in such a shock that Chimpan and Michelle didn't waste the time to reassure her.

"Calm down, Judy. They're now operating in there." - Chimpan reassured -

"Nick will be fine. Don't worry about him." - Michelle added -

Judy nodded even though she continued on sobbing. Chimpan sighed and sat down besides her. He patted her back to comfort her further.

"Don't lose your hope about him. Trust me, Judy. Nick will survive." - Chimpan reassured -

Judy nodded again. Her shock almost rendered her silent. Chief Bogo and the others then arrived.

"Chief, how's the control with Splero?" - Chimpan asked -

"It's fine now, Chimp. We got him secured and the psychologists were assessing him as well." - Bogo replied -

Chimpan let out a sigh of relief and he rested his back.

"Man, this is so heavy. Too heavy, to be honest. This is the first time Splero went savage and seriously injured a Zootopian Police Officer. The horror!" - Chimpan feared -

Clawhauser approached him.

"Chimpan. Splero is still our trusted ally. Even though he went savage and attacked Nick back there, he still have a clean innocence in here. He is not to blame for all of this." - Clawhauser reassured -

"He's right, Chimpan. The fugitives were to blame for this incident, not Splero." - Bogo added -

Their words heightened Chimpan's resolve. Before he could reply, a surgeon went out from the surgery room.

"Excuse me, guys."

The others approached to the surgeon's call.

"Who were the known acquaintances, relatives or any personnel of the patient?"

Judy raised her paw.

"We're the patient's closest partners." - Judy said -

The surgeon nodded on her words. He checks his chart.

"I got good news, everyone and that news was the one you all awaiting for. The patient is safe."

The reassuring words that came out from his mouth relieved the stresses of the entire ZPD personnel present. Judy couldn't say a thing and she was in tears of joy. The other doctors and nurses then started to transfer Nick to the recovery room. Everyone approached Nick and Judy held the red fox's paws. Nick was now saved but the moment is not yet done.

This is the end of Chapter 37. Nick Wilde was saved in the nick of time. Get it? Nick of time? Pretty funny, eh? Despite this, the problem is not all solved yet so stay tuned with the next chapter, guys!