Nicks phone range once then stopped he grabbed the phone quickly remembering Mr. Big's methods. The phone rang a second time and Nick answered it on the first ring.

"Koslov's Tailoring. Noon. Get a grey suit."

"Grey goes well with white." Nick answered.

"So does black." The call ended.

Nick turned his phone over and pulled out the battery. To anyone else the call would have been useless even if clearly cryptic. Nick was to arrive to Koslov's at noon that much was self-explanatory. The grey suit was shorthand for receiving a message. His response mentioning a white suit was to say that he would be peaceful; or in this case at least, not bring trouble back to the Big Family. The black suit was clearly a warning or what would come if he failed on his word.

Nick pulled out his personal guns from under the bed. He cleaned and inspected the guns carefully. Nick laid out the weapons on the bed; his 9mm service weapon, a snub-nosed .38 revolver from his hustling days, and a large .50 caliber hand cannon designed to take down bears. His biggest gun was built for larger mammals so he had modified it with a shoulder stock and machined a second hand-grip further up the barrel making it more of a miniature rifle than a handgun. Tomorrow would be a very long day.

Nick was awake at sunrise mixing up three bottles with baby formula. The kits were fussing in their grandparent's arms, who were somehow already dressed and showered for the day.

"Here we are the best baby formula and tap water in Zootopia." Nick said passing out baby bottles.

The three kits suckled on the bottles sleepily in the arms of the adults in the room. Nick watched little May carefully. She was so tiny, so vulnerable, Nick couldn't help but want to keep her and her sisters safe. Nick met May's sleepy gaze and felt a burning sensation in his soul. Could he really come back here after what he was about to do? He had hidden behind a wall of self-righteous anger but the child in his arms was so innocent and pure it made him feel sick to his stomach. Just holding her felt like corrupting her. He set May down gingerly between her grandparents.

"I have some business I need to take care of for Judy. There is a spare key on the table and a phone number for a taxi just tell them you want to see Judy, he owes us some favors and will take you wherever you need to go."

"Oh you don't need to do that, Nick." Stu insisted.

"No I insist you should see Judy today I'm sure it will help her. I'm going to stop by the first chance I get."

"Thank you Nick. Do you want us to pick up any groceries?"

Nick held up his paws, "I said don't worry about it. It's my pleasure to have you here."

Bonnie and Stu thanked Nick once again as he left, assuring him that they would go and visit Judy soon. Nick left them with a smile as he strolled down the hallway preparing for a very unpleasant morning.

"But of course officer Wilde. We would be honored to make the arrangements." The sheep said gently, "And may I say my condolences on behalf of all of us here at 'Lamb and Lion.'"

"Thank you." Nick said gratefully, "I deeply appreciate your willingness to work with our unusual circumstances."

"Say no more, I understand that our beloved Mrs. Hopps is far from well herself." The sheep offered gently, "I do certainly hope she will recover in time for the funeral."

"Knowing her she will walk here from the hospital if she has to." Nick answered, "I'm sorry but I have to ask; about the payment for the funeral-"

"Oh, don't trouble yourselves. The young buck may not have been an officer himself but as his passing will be paid for by our fine officers there will be the customary discount."

"Thank you that is very kind." Nick said gratefully before standing.

"Of course and please give the Hopps family our condolences."

"I will." Nick promised, "How soon will you need the paperwork?"

"I won't be able to start without it. But if Judy can sign power of attorney then you can do it for her."

"Thank you, I will do that and come back in a day or two."

Nick sat beside Judy holding her paw gently, "I copied your signature from one of our police reports."

"Why did you do that?" Judy asked.

"So I can take care of Jack's arrangements for you."

"Nick you don't have to do that." Judy started.

"No, no Carrots. You have a very important job already." Nick told her firmly, "We need you to rest and heal so that you can attend."

"Alright but what about the investigation?"

"Don't you worry Bogo's got half the force on the case as we speak."

"Nick I know the chief won't let you help but please promise me that you won't go after them yourself."

"I promise you that we are going to watch your girls grow up together." Nick insisted.

Judy's eyes turned to iron. "That is not what I asked you." She winced in pain and placed a paw over her stomach.

"I'm sorry Judy I have something I need to look into with this. I still have connections to people that things the ZPD doesn't." He caressed Judy's cheek with his paw.

"But I promise you," He continued lifting her face to his, "That I won't do anything stupid and will report back to Chief Bogo the minute I find something."

"I've already lost Jack, don't make me lose you too."

A large polar bear knocked on the door holding flowers.

"Come in Sergei."

"Miss Judy Hopps. Mr. Big and his family send their regards and condolences at this most difficult time." Sergei said in a deep voice, "We have seen firsthand how you have helped this city and wish you well."

"Thank you. Please Tell the Big Family I love them." Judy answered softly.

"As you wish brave one." Sergei left the flowers by the window and was gone without another word.

Nick kissed Judy's forehead once they were alone again "I will be back later after I get my suit fitted."