This is the 38th chapter of the story. Sorry for the delay again because I was being incapacitated by my sickness again. Despite that, I seek out on quick medical check-ups while I continue this usual career on opportune times. Anyway, here's the new chapter. Enjoy!

Chapter 38 - Close Shaves Part 2

Emperor Splero was being restrained tightly on his bed. With a straitjacket and a muzzle-like clamp, he continue to struggle. Chief Bogo, Clawhauser and Fangmeyer stood idly by outside the sealed isolation room.

"Man, he was too extreme to handle if he was savage like that." - Fangmeyer said -

"The doctor will suppress him, Fangmeyer. Don't worry about him." - Bogo reassured -

"Good thing that Nick actually survived from Splero's attack. Judy was still shaking in shock, Sir." - Clawhauser added -

"Really?" - Fangmeyer asked -

"Yeah. Actually, she was crying and I took a long time to reassure her from the ordeal." - Clawhauser replied -

Michelle then appeared.

"Chief Bogo?" - Michelle called -

"What?" - Bogo responded -

"Is Splero in the room?" - Michelle asked -

"Yes, Michelle. He was now already being taken over." - Bogo replied -

Michelle checked the room's interior by the small window that was in the door. Her eyes started to shed some tears as she saw Splero. Fangmeyer grabbed a handkerchief from his pocket and he gave it to Michelle.

"I can't believe that this would happen to him." - Michelle said -

As she continued to sob, Clawhauser patted her back to reassure her. Doctors then appeared in the room and before the others could ever see the last glimpse of Splero, the window blinds were being set place.

"This is it, guys." - Bogo reminded -

Chimpan was tired and he was sitting in his seat. Judy managed to take over her emotions yet her tensions remained. Michelle and Clawhauser appeared.

"Any news of Nick?" - Michelle asked -

"I'm not sure, Michelle. All I know that Nick was being sent to his assigned room." - Chimpan replied -

A doctor then came out from Nick's room.

"Excuse me, guys. The patient's cleared. You can all come in now."

The small crowd then entered the room. All of them then saw Nick lying on his bed with a bandage on his neck and a IV needle on his left arm. His eyes seems to open up from his sedated state. When his vision is at it's peak, he saw himself dressed in white hospital clothes and lying a hospital bed with a white blanket covering his lower half of his body.

"W-What the?" - Nick pondered -

He then turned his head and saw Judy, Michelle, Chimpan and Clawhauser standing beside him. The female bunny's eyes began to shed some tears.

"You sly fox!" - Judy remarked -

She then gave him a hug that seems forever. Judy continued to sob.

"Thank God! You're alright now." - Judy added -

The emotional sensation swept the russet fox's heart. He reassured her by placing a well-placed series of small kisses on her forehead. The rabbit giggled to the touch of his lips. Chimpan, Michelle and Clawhauser started to shed their tears as well.

"This is so touching." - Chimpan whispered -

"Yeah. It is now." - Michelle added -

Chief Bogo then entered the room.

"Is the red fox's ok?" - Bogo asked -

"Yes, Chief. He's fine now." - Judy replied -

"Ok. I came here because I have some news. Especially for Michelle and Chimpan." - Bogo stated -

"What news, Chief?" - Chimpan asked -

"How's Splero, Sir?" - Michelle added -

"Splero was being controlled now. He a savage no more now." - Bogo responded -

With that, both of them relieved. Chimpan even collapsed to his knees.

"Finally. What a relief." - Chimpan remarked -

This is the end of the 38th chapter. Stay tuned for the duo's recovery on Chapter 39, guys!