30 Return To Bunnyburrow Pt. II

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Sorry for the wait, but as usual, updates will be coming when I get the time to write and manage to overcome writer's block.

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"It's the same for everyone here!" affirmed Skye. "Nick is responsible for almost single pawedly saving each and every one of our lives in some shape, form or fashion, as well as every one of the mammals employed at the shop."

"Which brings us back to my original question." says Judy "What in the world are you doing way out here?"

"I-I … I was kitnapped…"

"WHAT?"

Taking a deep breath, Sally hesitatingly continues: "I was working the late shift like always as a barista in 'The Big Bean' coffee shop there in Purdin. After closing at around midnight, I was walking back to my little shoebox apartment about a mile from the shop when someone threw at sack over me and the next thing I knew, I was tossed in the back of a van.

"Nothing happened until a bit later when it seemed like we were out of the city. Then two young wolves, one driving and the other mostly naked, tried to rape me. Between kicking and clawing, and biting and scratching, as far as I know all that ever happened was them managing to get most of my clothes torn off and some major groping.

"I don't think I was violated because …. well, you know … The last thing I remember was the most aggressive one slamming my head against the inside of the van knocking me out. I don't remember anything else until you found me … where?"

"Just outside of the Pines Ridge Indigent Reservation. Girl, you're about a thousand miles away from home!" says an astonished Judy.

"Great" says an emotional Sally who begins to break down and cry "… a thousand miles from home and no way to get back. No money so I can at least pay you guys back, no ID … SHIT!"

Pulling the van into the truck stop and parking, Nick confides in the young mammal "Look, the clothes and whatever else are provided no charge, so stop worrying about it, ok?"

"In exchange for … what?" asks Sally nervously.

"Same as for the rest of us …" answers Skye motioning around the inside of the van "nothing. Nick does this for everyone! For me and for Midnight. For Lefty and for Bolo-"

"For me and my brothers too." adds Judy with Josh and Duane nodding in agreement.

"But … why?"

"Because it's the right thing to do, and because I can." states Nick simply.

"Let's go get you some stuff," suggests Judy. Glancing at Nick she continues "starting with a good shower. I'll stick close to you while Skye and Tiff get you some clothes and whatever else you might need, ok?"

"You-you'd do that? For me?"

"Of course. Look, we've already covered this. While we're doing this the guys can-" looking at Nick.

"We'll just hang out and take care of the bill." Nick answers, giving Judy a look that she knows means more, but the bunny decides to not ask questions.

As the girls head into the truck stop, Midnight is the one to ask the question that everyone's been thinking "There's more to her than she's letting on isn't there?"

"There always is." answers Nick with a slight huff. "I don't feel anything … major, but she's plenty broken, just like all of us."

"She'll be ok though, right?" asks Josh.

"It's up to her. We can only do for her what she'll allow us to do. Just like your mom."

Tapping his teeth with a claw while in thought, Nick makes a quick Zoogle search.

Looking up and seeing the questioning looks on the faces of the rest of the males, Nick shares "There's a hospital near here, hopefully she'll be receptive to at least a quick exam. Between the possibility of a concussion and everything else she's been through; it'd be nice to actually know whether she'd been raped or not. For her piece of mind if nothing else."

Several minutes later when the females emerge from the shower area, Nick paws Sally a small bag with several different kinds of snacks in it.

"I don't know the last time you might have eaten anything, so I figured some snacks might go over well."

Hesitantly taking the proffered bag, Sally is reassured by Judy "It's ok, honest. Nick did much more for me when we first met."

Wrapping Nick and then Judy in tight hugs, Sally tearfully thanks them both "I-I can never thank you … any of you enough…"

"Well then" begins Nick "how about a quick trip to the hospital that's just a few miles up the road? It wouldn't be right for us, and you, to not make sure that you're ok. It sounds to me like you're not entirely positive that nothing happened after you were knocked unconscious. That and there's no point in taking chances with a possible concussion either."

"But-"

"No buts." interrupts Judy with just a touch of attitude "You're going, and that's that!"

"And we're footing the bill" adds Nick.

"Yes, ma'am, sir …" says a suddenly complacent Sally "… and … thank you."

Pulling up to the emergency entrance of the local hospital, Nick and Judy escort Sally to the admittance desk and begin the process of providing vital information to the staff.

NAME: Sally Alicia Acorn
SEX: Female
AGE: 34
SPECIES:
Red squirrel/chipmunk hybrid.
FUR COLOR: Reddish brown fur w/red hair.
DISGUISHING MARKS/TATOOS: None
MARITAL STATUS: Single/Divorced
ALLERGIES: None
INSURANCE: None. All costs to be covered by third party

After a short triage, Sally is escorted back to an examination room.

While everyone waits patiently for Sally, Nick pulls Judy around a corner for a private conversation.

"When were you gonna tell me?"

"Tell you what Nick?"

"That you're pregnant!"

"WHAT? What the hell are you talking about?"

"Wait … you don't know? Really?"

"Nick, I'm NOT pregnant!"

"Fluff, I really hate to argue about this, but you most definitely are."

"And just how would you know if I don't?"

Pointing to his snout, Nick shares "The nose knows. You absolutely smell just like you did the last time."

"Bullshit! I've been taking my meds faithfully, and in fact I was double dosing while we were at the rez. Let me go get a test kit and I'll prove it!"

"Fine."

"Fine."

Ten minutes late a clearly distraught and highly emotional Judy sits beside Nick in the waiting area.

"Damn Nick … what am I gonna do?"

"You mean we, right? You know we're in this together no matter what … right?"

"Yea, I know, but … it's just …"

"Unexpected? I get that. There's got to be a reason why you suddenly turn up pregnant if you've been taking your meds like you say you have."

"Nick, I'm NOT-"

"Judy listen, I'm not inferring that you're not being truthful, I'm simply trying to narrow this down to what might have happened ok?"

"Yea, I know… sorry."

Taking the emotional bunny into his lap and closing his arms around her in a tight hug and silently praying that she doesn't fall prey to a bout of depression, Nick offers the best emotional support that he knows. Close physical contact.

Having noticed that Nick and Judy were missing, Skye began looking for the couple. Finding them seated in a remote corner, cuddling with Judy visibly upset, the vixen has to ask "What's wrong? … Nick? … Judy?"

"I-I I'm pregnant!" comes the soft reply.

"How in the world did that happen?"

"Nick" says Judy still softly "If you say what I think that you want to say … I'll rip off your tail and beat you to death with it…"

"I get it sweetheart, not the time for levity." he responds with a bit of a sardonic smile.

"Thanks."

"… 'Welcome…"

"My gods Judy …" begins an overwhelmed Skye

"I don't understand … I even doubled my meds, just in case…"

"So … what are you gonna do?"

"You already know the answer to that sis…"

"Yea, I guess I do. So … how far along?"

"Can't be more than a week or so, I just had my heat before we went to the rez."

"So … when are you gonna tell everyone else?" asks Skye.

"I guess before we're done today."

"Well, it's gonna be way too late to continue on to Bunnyburrow tonight, so I'll find us a good motel and we'll spend the night and head out in the morning." says Nick.

"And what about Sally?" asks Judy. "We can't just abandon her!"

"Of course not! We'll put her up for the night and get her to a bus station or whatever she wants sometime tomorrow. If she wants to go back to Purdin we certainly can't stop her."

"I know, but it just doesn't seem right…"

"Let's cross that bridge when we come to it, ok? In the meantime, let's just get a bit of rest while we wait. As stressed as you are, I'm pretty sure that you really need it. C'mon, let's join the rest of the gang…"

As the trio reenters the common waiting area, Tiffany notices everyone's concerned faces "Guys … Judy … Nick … what's wrong?"

"I … I'm pregnant …"

"That's wonderful!" comes from Sally, who has just come from the examination area "Congrat … ul … ations? ….. Umm, did I miss something?" suddenly noticing the concerned looks on the group's muzzles.

"I-I was pregnant not long ago" begins a tearful Judy "and I lost both of the kits… I've been taking meds to keep from getting pregnant again, but … but I guess they aren't working."

"Oh my god, I'm so sorry, I-I-" stammers a horrified Sally.

"It's ok" interrupts a slightly morose but surprisingly unangry Nick. "We understand. There's no way you could've known."

"Maybe so, but still. I should've known better."

Looking at the small bunny (larger than her being a squirrel, but still) Sally offers some support "I'm sure that the spirits will look out for you. Grandfather always protects those who truly need his help."

Suddenly aware that all eyes are again intensely on her, Sally becomes a bit intimidated – again "What?"

"What Nation?" asks Bolo simply.

"Umm … Chippewa…"

"Lakota. This is why we reacted as we did. We are just returning from the Pines Ridge rez, not simply passing by. Allow me to introduce myself and my companions." he continues.

"I will not use the old tongue, as I'm sure you would not understand. I am called Bolo, however my Lakota name is Dances With Wolves. Motioning to the others in the group, beginning with Judy "This is Judy, or Wolf Spirit and the fox who is her husband, Nick is called Iron Eyes. Next is Tiffany and her betrothed Duane. Then there is Skye and her betrothed Joshua, and finally Midnight and Lefty."

"Then it is only fitting that I properly introduce myself" answers Sally "In the Nation, I am called Red Fur, thanks to this shock of red fur that I was cursed with at birth." she states looking up at the bright red fur just between her ears which is almost the same shade as Nick's.

"I think it's rather becoming." says Judy softly.

Blinking rapidly at the unexpected complement, Sally is briefly stunned, but still has the presence of mind to tell Judy "Thank you. No one has ever told me that before."

"You really are very pretty" adds Skye.

"Ok, back to matters at paw" interrupts Nick. "there's a good-sized motel just up the road, and we'll never make Bunnyburrow during daylight, so let's just camp out and chill for the rest of the day."

"I'm sorry I've put you through so much trouble." laments Sally.

"It's ok," says Nick "It's not like we were in any big rush to begin with. Everybody load up into the van, let's get moving."

Arriving at the motel, Nik takes quick stock of the occupants of the van "Let's see … one double room for the girls and two for the guys, right?"

"Nick …" begins Judy.

"Oh, right. Under the present circumstances, I guess one more room is in order. I'll be right back."

Returning a few minutes later, Nick paws out the room keys.

"Bolo, you and Midnight get one double and Lefty can share with Josh and Duane. The beds are all super king sized so we shouldn't have any issues with being comfortable."

"So, we three get two beds?" asks Skye, like she's being slighted.

"It's not like you and Tiff haven't been sleeping close together for the last week or so." snarks Josh.

"Do you want to take up permanent residence on the sofa when we get home?"

"Umm … no?"

"Then zip it smartass…

"…Yes dear…"

"That's what I thought."

"Look, I don't wanna cause any trouble here, I'll just-" begins Sally.

"You'll sleep on one of the beds" interjects Skye. "We argue and piss and moan all of the time like this. It don't mean nothin'."

"Everybody, get what yer gonna need for tonight, get set in your rooms and we'll all meet out by the pool" interrupts Nick as he grabs a few things for him and Judy out of the back of the van.

"Unless anyone has some objections, I'll order us up a few pizza's!" he continues.

"Make sure there's plenty of pepperoni and sausage on at least one!" commands Judy, much to the surprise of Sally. "I haven't had any meat in a day or two and I'm craving it now. I guess that clinches the pregnant part … thanks Nick!" as she punches Nick lightly on the shoulder.

"You're welcome sweetheart." says Nick, grinning as he observes Sally's astonishment.

"Wait! Just …. wait. A bunny … eating meat?"

"Well, yea. I have for a long time actually. Well, I guess that's not exactly true … just ever since I accidently ate some BBQ Chicken pizza when I first met Nick and it never really affected me, so…"

Mouth agape as the earlier conversation catches up with her, Sally has to ask "You're pregnant? … With a fox's kits? Again? How is that even possible?"

"Does it really make a difference? I am, we're happy and that's all that matters!"

After about twenty minutes, everyone is gathered by the pool, with plenty of various pizza and some beer.

Despite Judy's sudden unplanned pregnancy, the main topic for discussion is Sally.

"So" begins Nick "what are your plans now? I'll gladly spring for a bus ticket back to Purdin if that's what you want. Do you have friends or relatives that you might need to get in contact with to let them know that you're all right? Will your job be waiting for you?"

Wearing the saddest face that the mammals have seen in some time (not counting Judy's unexpected pregnancy of course), Sally decides that she has nothing to lose by sharing, at least a bit.

"No, no real friends to speak of, just several co-workers who could care less about me. Fewer mammals at the coffee shop means more tips for those that are there. In Purdin, especially in my crappy apartment building, mammals tend to mind their own business and ignore everyone else.

"As far as the job, I'm pretty sure that I don't have one. The hyena who owns the place docks you an hour's pay if you're even a minute late, and will fire you in a heartbeat if you miss a half a day."

"Relatives?" asks Judy.

After swallowing a bite of cheese pizza and washing it down with a large sip of beer, Sally continues with a very sarcastic laugh "Relatives … when mom had me, we were banished from her clan. Of course, my so-called father has never been in the picture. Mom told me that when we were in the process of moving from Broken Bow Minesota to Purdin, he went for food and diapers and never came back.

"When I was …. I think eleven, Kit Protective Services came to the house and picked me up. Mom was working as a stripper … 'exotic dancer' she called it, and evidently the place got busted for something and mom was caught in possession of Nip. She went to jail and I went into the system, I never saw or heard from her again... At the ripe old age of eighteen and I don't know how many failed group homes, I was put out on the street."

Seeing the shocked faces, Sally adds with a bit of attitude "NOI've never sold my body to make a living, and NO I've never done drugs. I moved from job to job, all low paying and demeaning, but hey, a girl's gotta make a living…"

"What do you have back in Purdin that you'd like to get back?" asks Nick "Cell phone, ID, pictures … anything?"

"Never had a cell phone, never had the money for one. My ID and a little cash and basic junk that we females always carry in a small purse is about it. Hell, if I remember correctly, I think my rent was overdue and the lights and water were about to be cut off…"

Knowing her fox, Judy looks at Nick "Nick…?"

"Way ahead of you Fluff" turning his attention to the despondent hybrid, Nick asks Sally "Would you be interested in a job? One that pays well with health insurance and other benefits from day one?"

"Working for who, doing what?" Sally asks, somewhat leery.

"Well, we" indicating the rest of the group "will be opening a store in Bunnyburrow that 'll be selling items made by residents of two villages on the Pines Ridge Reservation. If you can keep orders straight in a coffee house, organizing the store should be a snap for you."

"For real? You're offering me a job … here and now?"

"Sorta looks that way to me!" inputs Skye, with the rest of the group nodding in agreement.

"The pay 'll be fifteen dollars an hour to start. You'll be given a cell phone and a personal computer on day one, at my expense I might add."

Seeing the concern on Sally's face, Josh decides to add his two-cents worth.

"Nick does that for everyone, so you don't need to feel privileged or nuthin'."

"JOSH!" scolds Skye, which she accompanies by boxing one of his ears.

"WHAT?"

Rolling her eyes, Skye tries to explain "What my idiot of a fiancé is trying to say, is that Nick requires all of us to have cell phones and PC's so he can get in touch with all of us immediately if need be. And since he requires them, he pays for them."

"I know exactly how you feel" says Judy "I was extremely apprehensive after I started working for Nick myself. I quit working at my folks's gas station and actually ended up being disowned. After a twister came down and practically destroyed my folks's farm, Nick and his crew stepped in and rebuilt everything, with no expectation of payback. Nick and everyone at the shop are good mammals. Once hired, you're considered family."

"And for some of us" adds Lefty "it's the only family we have in the world."

"I-I don't know what to say! I'd love the opportunity … but I'm a city girl at heart. Time in the country isn't exactly what I'm looking for in a job. Don't get me wrong, I'm very appreciative of the offer, but-"

"Well" interrupts Judy "Maybe …" looking at Nick "it would do as a temporary position until we can figure something else out?"

"What are you scheming at my sly bunny?" Nick asks.

"What are you gonna do with what's left of the warehouse in Zootopia?" Judy asks Nick.

"I really hadn't had a lot of time lately to think about it … why?"

"Why couldn't we use the warehouse as a storage and holding area for the stuff from the rez, as well as cars that we'll be working on at the 'Burrow shop? We could even open a small outlet store in the front after redoing it. Problem solved!"

"That's … really a good idea actually." says Nick.

Looking Sally at he has to ask "There ya go. A city job tailor made just for you Sally! Wadda ya say?"

Totally stunned, Sally is temporally at a loss for words. After being kitnapped, then abandoned alongside the road, a thousand miles from home, someone is offering her a job … a good job, in the city. With benefits!

"I-I-I … I guess I can give it a try. Sure."

"Welcome to the family Red." says Nick, immediately getting on Sally's bad side.

"Do NOT call me that … ever!" she tells him hotly "I get enough shit because of this damned batch of red fur, and I don't need any more of it, job or no job!"

Putting his paws out in front of him as a sign of surrender Nick assures her "Sorry Sally, really. I meant no harm by it, seriously…"

Frowning at her mate, Judy decides to step in "Sally, I understand completely. The first day that I started working for Nick, he called me Carrots. It was a nickname that I had come to hate after I was brutally raped by a buck in high school. Nick has a habit of giving everyone nicknames, and sometimes he manages tolet his alligator mouth overload his jaybird ass. How about if we just call you Sally until we can figure out an acceptable moniker for you?"

"I guess … It'll be ok, at least for now. Sorry Nick, I didn't need to go off on you like that…"

"Don't worry about it, we all have our burdens to bear. Everyone in the shop is or was broken at some point in time, myself included. You'll get through it because everyone in the shop will help. That's what family does."

"Then if the job's still open, I accept…"

"Good to know." says Nick "Now everyone head to bed, we'll leave first thing in the morning right after a good breakfast."

As they get ready for bed, Judy asks Nick "Nick … what do you honestly think about Sally? I know that you always try to help mammals in distress, but …"

"There seems to be a bit more than she's telling us? As long as it's not a detriment to the shop or anyone, it's her business and not ours until she decides to share. I think she'll heal, she just needs time."

"Well, you've been a pretty good judge of character so far, I guess we'll see… g'night sweetheart." as he gives Judy a peck between her ears, and then her belly. "G'night kits…."

"Damn it Nick!

Early the next morning, after a good breakfast at the local Danny's restaurant, our little (?) group continues towards Bunnyburrow.

In order to make the trip a bit easier to tolerate, Judy swaps places with Midnight and sits in the back with Sally and the rest of the crew.

To pass the time, especially since there was very spotty radio reception, the group shared their past several day's experiences while at the reservation.

When Judy got to the part where she had to defend the small pack of young and ended up killing a teenaged wolf/coyote hybrid, Sally's heart went out to the bunny. After losing a litter of kits, to have to take the life of another mammal had to be traumatizing.

"How on earth did you manage to keep your sanity after that?" the hybrid asks.

Judy went on to narrate the happenings in Inipi, the subsequent trip to Bear Butte and the making of relatives ceremony.

"Judy" the hybrid manages to choke out between sobs and tears at the telling of the latest bit "I have absolutely no idea how you've managed to keep it together will all that's happened."

"I probably wouldn't have if it weren't for Nick and the rest of the crew. I literally owe them my life, especially Nick."

After a brief stop in a small town called Eustes for a quick lunch, the travelers are back on the road towards home.

The remainder of the trip was passed with Sally asking questions about the shop and what would be expected of her in setting up and managing the trinket store in Bunnyburrow.

"Well, ladies and gents" interrupts Nick finally "We're home. All passengers will kindly remove all luggage and personal effects from the overhead storage bins and-"

"Nick…" says Judy.

"Yes love?"

"Shut it … please."

"Yes dear!" he snarks, which draws a laugh from everyone, even Sally.

"We do have one minor issue that will need to be taken care of. "says Judy, bringing up a point that no one had seemingly thought of.

"Which is?" asks her fox.

"Somewhere for Sally to stay, at least for tonight!"

"Not to be rude or anything" speaks up Skye "but Josh and I haven't really had any 'alone time' for a week or so…"

"Same here" adds Tiff.

Looking at Nick but addressing Sally as well, Judy asks "Any problem staying with us, at least for tonight? I'm sure we could find her some place in the burrow tomorrow, but-"

"It's ok with me if it's ok with her." Nick answers. "We'll just have to break in the new place at a later date."

"NICK!"

"What? We're married for cryin' out loud…"

"Just … damn … males" says Judy, rolling her eyes.

"I can sleep in the van if you'd like some privacy" suggests Sally.

"I'm pretty sure that we can survive at least one night with a houseguest" says Judy looking down at her belly. "Besides, I think we've had more than enough privacy lately, especially considering my new 'condition' and all!" she adds, giving Nick a (playful?) scowl.

"Wonderful" declares Nick in mock disgust, throwing his arms in the air "First night in our new home, and already we've got company…"

"Nick, unless you want me to call Pop-Pop and have him stay over, shut it!" interrupts Judy.

"Fine. but she gets the far guest room … it's closer to the spare bathroom."

"See, that wasn't so difficult now was it?"

"Nope" he replies, "I was just pulling your ears, OWWW!"

"You literal shit" says an exasperated bunny "…. any thought you might've had for some action tonight, just went down the tubes."

"But-"

"Zip it Nick."

"Look you guys-" starts Sally.

"NO, it's ok, really." insists Judy "We seem to need to have little spats like this to keep ourselves in balance."

"I'll carry our stuff in, while you show our new guest to her room, ok?"

"Will do" as she gives her fox a quick kiss on his nose.

As Judy helps Sally get settled in the guest room, Sally decides to share a bit more with her.

Judy" she begins "can we talk for a bit … girl to girl … prey to prey?"

"Umm, sure, I guess. Why would it make a difference if it's me, one of the vixens or all of us as girls as a group?"

"I'm just not comfortable around the preds right now."

Seeing Judy's attitude and expression suddenly turn a bit cold, Sally hurries to explain.

"Look, after being continually shit on by my old hyena boss and then kitnapped and molested by two predator males, I'm just a bit leery of all of them …"

Her attitude and gaze softening, Judy consoles her new friend "I guess it makes a certain amount of sense, but trust me, Skye and Tiff are as good as the get, especially Skye. I've come to think of her as a sister.

"Midnight and Lefty are some of the kindest and most understanding mammals, especially considering their backgrounds, that you'll ever hope to meet. Both were in the military and have PTSD issues, as well as Lefty's ongoing battle with other health issues caused when he was overseas. They would literally fight and die rather than allow you to be harmed again."

Now fully ashamed, Sally can only look at the floor and try to apologize "I-I'm sorry. Once again I've managed to say something stupid."

"It's ok, we understand … we really do. Now, do you still wanna talk about something?"

"Yea … if you're sure you don't mind."

Taking a deep breath and exhaling slowly, Sally begins:

I already told you that I was in the Kit Protective Services from age eleven until I was eighteen. I was mocked, ridiculed and abused until I got out the system. Nobody wanted to foster me, so I was stuck there until I became of legal age,

"Once out the KPS, I was on the street … all alone, no job, no training … nothin'. I lived by sleeping anywhere I could get out of the weather, and I ate anything I could find in the dumpsters outside of restaurants and fast food places. My clothes I managed to steal out of the bins that mammals would drop into for the Salvation Navy. Eventually I managed pick up enough odd jobs to be able to afford a tiny one room apartment. It wasn't much but at least I was out of the weather.

"I thought things had begun to get better when I met this guy … Samuel was his name. He was fairly well to do gray squirrel that I met on one of my housekeeping gigs. We dated for a bit, then things went from the coffee shop to the bedroom. I ended up pregnant and he disappeared. I ended up going full term but delivered a single stillborn kit. No money and no job, I had to let the county take care of … of my baby." and with that, Sally broke down and started crying again.

When the tears dried up for a second time she continues "When I lucky enough to actually get a full-time job, it was at the Big Bean. The pay sucked, two dollars and hour plus I got to keep all of my tips … sort of. The other baristas kept stealing my tips, and when I complained to the owner, all I heard was 'You need to handle that yourself'.

"Being the smallest mammal there, I was pretty much screwed. I was getting destitute. Like I told you before, my rent was past due and lights and water were about to be cut off. I was gonna be back out on the street again, even with a full time forty hour a week job.

"Then I got kitnapped, and here I am." she concludes, beginning to tear up yet again.

Taking the poor mammal into a tight hug, Judy has mothing but sympathy for the hybrid.

"Now, now, it'll be alright, I promise." Judy tells her "Like we told you before, we've pretty much all been broken, with the exception of my doofus brothers. Nick has been such a blessing for each and every one of us. Everyone of us will be happy to help you get your feet on the ground. There should be plenty of room in my folks's burrow, so a place to stay won't be a problem.

"Helping to set up the trinket store will help you take your mind off of everything, and should help you get a feel for how you want to arrange the Zootopia store when Nick gets it ready. In fact, I'll bet that if we talk to him, he'll let you go and help design to store part of the old warehouse."

"Do-do you really think so?" Sally asks as she finally calms down.

"I don't see why not! Let's talk about this more tomorrow, ok? Get some rest and we'll come and get you when breakfast is ready in the morning. We'll leave the night light on in the hall for you. The bathroom is just to your left, just make yourself at home, ok?"

"…Ok. And Judy … thanks, I feel a lot better, and please apologize to the vixens for me."

"No problem, but you can apologize to them yourself tomorrow. I'm sure that they're kinda 'occupied' right now, since they haven't been able to actually be with their mates for around a week, if you know what I mean."

Blushing a bit, Sally tells the bunny "Yea, I get it. G'night."

"G'night Sally."