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Record 14- Parental drama
Recording-Hopps 1-N
There is nothing like waking up to the sound of young life, enjoying the fact of living.
Judy, still in her pajamas, with all her fur disheveled and dark circles under her eyes, tried to smile at the camera, but her nervous look didn't make it believable.
It's really…
But again the crying of the little Vulpine baby interrupted her.
Well, it's funny because this is the fifth attempt to record today and... I'll kill that fox when I see him!
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The young officer bolted out of her room with the girl in her arms, freshly changed and clean, contrasting with the mess the doe was.
- Morning Carrots! Have you made the coffee? - Nick took a cup, poured what was on the stove and after a few seconds spit it out when he saw the state of his friend. - Holy rotten carrots, you look horrible!
- Good morning to you too. What have I told you about NOT using the hallway door? You should knock and enter through the front door like everyone else.
- Right, because life on this side is totally wild and I won't know what I might find.
The fox's laughter was interrupted as Judy placed the baby in his arms.
-It's late, I must bathe or we won't make it, feed her while I get ready.
- Who...me?
- No Nick, call Bogo. Of course, you!
- But I... I don't know how to...
- Well, just like I did it yesterday. - The girl was pacing back and forth, getting her things ready for her urgent bath.
- You... Were you able to do it? - Nick looked nervously at the girl in his arms, her aqua eyes showed that she was about to burst into tears, it was like having a bomb about to explode. - Carrots! No!
- What's wrong with you, you dumb fox?
The rabbit took the bottle, took out the can of powdered milk for kits, prepared the bottle and handed it to Nick.
- Ah you were saying so.
- You're a fool!
- Why are you so upset? She's such a little cute lady. - He said in a high-pitched voice, making the little girl smile.
- She's not the problem, it's you, you never came to help, you know she's smaller than we expected according to the kit vet. You swore and gave your word as a scout and everything and you never showed up.
- Well, in theory I didn't fail you Fluff, I was never a scout.
The doe squealed in annoyance and slammed the bathroom door.
- Who's a crazy psycho? Who? Carrots is, yes she is! - Nick picked the girl up, making her laugh, but also returning some of her breakfast on him.
- And that is karma my friend. - The sheep walked into the kitchen, laughing at her neighbor.
- Hi Lana, good to see you.
- What a grouch! You're just like your friend. Well, I'll leave you to it, I have to get to school. - Lana poured some tea in her thermos, took her bag, said goodbye to Bianca and left the apartment, without expecting it Finnick was behind the door and made her jump with fright.
- What the hell is wrong with you! You crazy old fox! You made me spill my tea.
- Oh don't be a crybaby girl, I just wanted to know what time you needed me today for the dress fitting.
- Oh sorry, I have a team project to do, besides, wasn't today your inspector's visit to your cafeteria? - The student started walking towards the elevator, while the fennec slowly followed her.
- Yes... that's right... Well, better for me.
- See you tomorrow then.
- Wait. -He put his paw down to stop the elevator from closing. - I can take you, after all, I messed you up.
- You don't have to...
- Just walk, girl! I don't have your time!
- You're insportable!
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Recording-Wilde 1-N
I don't know why Carrots exaggerates so much, she's just a little baby fox, sweet, tender and innocent. How much work can a little girl be? Besides, she took care of like a thousand siblings, she shouldn't complain.
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Recording-Hopps 2-N
That lazy fox will know what hard work is.
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All the police officers were trying to concentrate on their paperwork, but loud, shrill cries were coming from the small cubicle of the two smallest officers.
- Nick! I told you! you were supposed to help her burp!
- I'm sorry, I didn't understand how.
- I can't believe you conned thousands of mammals but can't burp a single kit!
- Well, she's still crying even though she burped. I don't know what's wrong with her.
- I don't get it either, I think we need backup Slick. - Judy took Bianca in her arms and tried to rock her to stop crying, but it was all useless.
- Who are you thinking of?
- Well... since she's a little fox cub... I think it would be ideal to have a fox cub mom as an ally.
- And you suggest...
- Your mother Nick! She's a fox, she can help.
- Stop your enthusiasm Fluff, I warned you, I wouldn't talk to Lilian for anything in the world.
- Bianca needs you and you know it. - Judy lifted the girl up so that her huge aqua eyes were level with the fox.
- Don't play dirty! She's not the only mom we know, what about the unfortunate Mama Hopps who had to raise you?
- Funny... in case you haven't noticed, we're rabbits and...
-No! Really? My world is falling apart Carrots!
- What I mean is, we're different, we need specialized help. And I'm not calling my mom! We'll call yours and that's my last word Nick.
...
- Hello Carrot pie! You look worried. Everything is ok Judes?
- Yeah mom, I'm at the precinct... I really just wanted... technical help for a case.
- Really! Me? Help you on a case! - Judy could see her mother's smile growing through the device.
- It's not that serious, it's just... I need help with maternity and babies.
- Kits and maternity? To you? Really?
- Don't get too excited, it's just...
- Oh holy boiled carrots! It's about time Judy! I always thought the time would never come, who's the lucky handsome young male rabbit?
- Mom, don't make movies in your head, it's not what you think.
- Is that crying I hear?
- Yes, the baby is here.
- Well, being a stepmother is fine, I thought you would be pregnant, but it doesn't matter, she will be family. Who is the father? - Her excitement couldn't get any greater, until one sentence killed her illusion.
- How are you Mrs. Hopps! Nice day! - Nick smiled teasingly, as he placed Bianca in his arms.
- Nicho... Nicholas... a fox cub!... but...
- Mom! Sweet cheese and crackers! She's not ours! She was abandoned and we're looking for her parents!
- Oh, what a relief! I mean, this is your father speaking, bye.
- Mom, wait! Damn it, she hung up!
- Carrots, vocabulary, not in front of the girl. - Nick scoffed as he covered the girl's ears.
- Very funny, eh Wilde... - The doe's gaze was cold and hard.
- Fluff... Why are you looking at me like that?
- Listen... I can understand you making fun of me, humiliating me and making me look bad, but never, EVER at the expense of a baby girl. Now... you will go to your mother and ask her for help NOW!
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-I can't believe a bunny half my size can be so annoying.
The fox grumbled as he climbed the stairs to his childhood home, everything looked just as he remembered it... it had been over fifteen years since he had set foot in there...but he was back.
- I just have to gather some information and that crazy rabbit will leave me alone...for Bianca.
Sighing, he plucked up his courage and knocked on the door, closing his eyes without noticing, but after a few minutes, he realized that no one had come out.
- Well, it looks like no one's home, Carrots won't be able to say I didn't try. - He turned around ready to leave, until a voice stopped him in his tracks.
- Carrots is the other officer? Isn't that too derogatory for her?
Nick finished turning around to face his mother, the vixen was wearing a plain brown dress and paper bags full of groceries.
- She doesn't mind...
- I see Officer, if I may, I will enter my house.
The vixen walked past her son and began to open the door.
- I need your help for a case.
- The great Nicholas Wilde needs me for something? The last time we had more than three words you said there was nothing I could help you with, officer.
- It's not about me, it's important... mother.
Lilian froze, she couldn't take the missing step into her house, still, she didn't avoid turning her back to the young fox.
- It's for her, her name is Bianca, she's a year and a half old, and she doesn't look very well. - She took out her cell phone and showed the picture to her mother, who finally turned around to look at it.
- This is going to be interesting. Come in.
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Recording-Hopps 3-N
Well, I have an annoying problem to take care of, for now that I have the baby with me, well I hope that will keep that idiot from saying or doing anything...if he knows what's good for him. It's been very hard to keep Nick out of all this. I know if he found out... Well, I'd have to get him out of jail now.
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- Judy made funny faces at the little girl and she responded with a small smile, which still reflected a little of her pain. - Calm down Bianca, everything will be fine. - Judy hugged her gently, giving some comfort to the kit.
- Officer Hopps, you look incredibly sweet and beautiful taking care of that little girl.
- Let's get started with the planning, Pigtorn. - Judy's sweet voice soured in an instant.
- Then you know, step into my office.
The pig laughed without even trying to disguise it, stepping in front of the young officer and touching her leg in the process. She stopped and sighed, clenching her fists.
- Officer Hopps? Is that... you?
- Mrs. Otterton! What are you doing here?
-I came to drop off a request to an officer... How are you?
- Everything... everything's fine, it's good to see you, but...
The doe's excuses were interrupted by little Bianca, who looked totally uncomfortable.
- And this beautiful little girl?
- It's Bianca, we are looking for her parents.
- I hope you're lucky, but knowing you and Officer Wilde, that's more than enough.
- How do you not have an idea... See you soon.
- Sure, take care my dear.
Not far from the station, things were no better at the Wilde house.
- Here's your coffee, bitter as you like it. - Lilian put the cup down and sat down in front of her son.
- As bitter as your character.
- And as black as your past.
-Touche.
- What exactly do you want Nicholas? I have things to do.
- Do you still work at the supermarket?
- For the last 25 years until today. What's with that fox baby?
- Well, my partner and I...
- Jeez, say "the other officer", don't use the word "partner."
- It's just work, calm down.
- Right, because you never settled down. You let big things go, like Kaya.
- Stop it, I didn't come here to be reproached again for all the past. -The fox got up abruptly from the chair.
- No, keep pretending it didn't happen, keep pretending that everything was always fine.
- No mother, I was a criminal, irresponsible, ungrateful and a scoundrel, is that what you wanted to hear? Now you can be happy and keep telling me how ashamed you are that I am your son?
- Haven't you thought that it's just the opposite? I'm proud that you're my son... You were always a fighter, you never let yourself fall. - Nick stopped walking and stood, his back to his mother. - Didn't you ever think how much I hated myself for not being able to give you a better life? That it was me who drove you to be what you never wanted... that I didn't know how to help you get back on track... that on top of all that, you paid my debts and always sent help, without me even knowing where you were, all the nights I spent wondering if you were still alive, if you were free, if... you had eaten... if you would have been happy with... a better mother.
Lilian knelt down and burst into tears, as did her son. Nick turned and hugged his mother, kneeling down to be at her level.
- How could I wish for a better mother, if you worked as a double or triple shift cashier, if you never stopped giving me Christmas presents... you wore the same dresses for years, the new clothes were for me...I just...
- Society, I know, they hurt you over and over again...that's why you decided to be what they told you to be, but you were never like that.
- I was mom, but not anymore... I missed you...
- Come back...my son from before scouts, he's back...my Nicholas.
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Recording-Wilde 2-N
And no, Carrots will never, ever know that she did her job... that I was a sentimental softy again... She'll never know... how grateful I am that she's a nosy, stubborn doe.
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Nick felt exhausted, physically and emotionally, the day had gone on forever. He unbuttoned his uniform shirt a little and walked into his friend's apartment.
- How are things going with my girls?
- I'm not your girl and she still seems a little uneasy, but better. How are things with your mother? Not wanting to argue.
- Don't worry Fluff, everything is awesome between us now.
- Really Nick! I'm so happy for you guys! - Judy dropped the plate she was cleaning and jumped into her friend's arms.
- If you are, save the "I told you so", okay?
- Deal. - She broke away slightly to look at him for a moment, whereupon they both smiled in return. - Have you had dinner?
- Yes, after two hours of crying, Mom prepared her special stew.
- It sounds homemade and delicious.
- How did everything go on your mission? - He asked as he sat down and finished taking off his tie.
- All cool... So, what did your mom tell you about Bianca?
- It's really funny... We spent hours catching up and maybe that subject might have been left out...
- You're saved just by not being a dumb fox to your mom. Seriously though, I'm so happy for you guys, I can't wait to meet her and...
- Woah, woah, stop your hops Hopps...that ain't gonna happen.
- What? Why not?
- Because that's what I've decided... and I expect you to keep your word, the one where you don't interfere... ok?
- But...
- Okay Judy?
- Well... I will... I hate when you call me Judy so...
The loud, shrill cry of the little girl interrupted the debate and brought them running into the room, where Bianca was from her crib.
- What's wrong with her? Hasn't she eaten? - Asked the worried vulpine.
- Yeah, since we arrived, I gave her her apple porridge. She's boiling with fever!
- Don't worry. I'll call the clinic and see what we can do. - Nick picked up his cell phone, while she tried to calm the baby.
- There, there my little one, I'm here, everything will be fine. Did the doctor answer?
- Yes Carrots, that's why I'm talking to you and warming my cell phone to my ear.
- We're not time for sarcasm Nick! I'll go give her a bath and see if it helps.
- I'll be right back Carrots. - The fox shouted to get her friend's attention from the other side of the door, as she prepared to leave.
-What! Where are you going?
- To get medicine for her. Calm down, I won't be long.
The icy air hit his fur, without him noticing, it had started to rain heavily, but Nick was determined, the pharmacy was two streets away, so, using his police training, he ran as fast as he could.
- Good night, I'm looking for a 50 ml of Vulpex.
- Sorry officer, but we don't handle vulpine medicine.
- But what... forget it, I don't have time for this.
It was the longest hour of his life, but his partner had finally arrived.
- Nick, you're soaking wet!
- Never mind, give her this.
- A dewormer?
- That's what she's got, parasites. She should feel better in a while, this syrup will help with the fever.
- Thank you very much. - The rabbit smiled with relief and began to give the medicine to the little girl. - Now go and have a bath, or there will be two sick foxes.
- I'm stronger than that Carrots.
A big sneeze, followed by a killing Hopps look, sent the fox off to shower and return twenty minutes later, in his white t-shirt and black pants, his pajamas for when there were guests like today.
- Is she better?
- Her fever finally broke and she's asleep... Thank you very much Nick.
- It's nothing, it's just my way of apologizing for not helping last night, it must have been hard for you.
- It's okay, she's better now and that's all that matters.
They gave each other an exhausted smile, while outside the rain fell heavily. Hours passed, the storm ended, Judy's alarms sounded, but no one heard them. Suddenly the front door opened, allowing the officer's roomie to enter.
- Judy, what a night! I got stuck at school and...
But a beautiful picture stopped her, 3 mammals were sleeping peacefully on the couch, looking exhausted, but calm.
- Who am I to spoil the moment. - She laughed a little, as she carefully entered her room.
