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ROAD TRIP

Chapter 1: Happy(?) Anniversary

It was a dark and stormy night…

Actually, it was beautiful sunny day on the outskirts of Savanna Central. Nick and Judy were off on different missions getting ready to head to Bunnyburrow to celebrate their first wedding anniversary.

Following his graduation from the Academy, Nick and Judy had been partners for 3 years. The first couple of years were sort of rough, first admitting their feelings to themselves, then to each other. After that, the initial resistance from Judy's parents, especially her mother, then from Bogo (unwritten rules against interdepartmental, let alone interspecies relationships and all that), then the public in general. Together they steadfastly overcame all of the prejudice and were now happily married.

Judy, who had been feeling rather ill for the last couple of weeks, had gone to her regular family doctor to find out what her problem was so as not to ruin the extended weekend plans.

Dr. Clawson, a female ocelot, who had been attending to Judy, came back from consulting with several other physicians about her recent blood work, entered the exam room staring intently at the file containing Judy's medical history.

"Judy, when was the last time you were in heat?" she asked.

"I believe it as about 3 or 4 weeks ago, why?"

Dr. Clawson rechecked the chart in front of her and said "I'm not sure how to exactly tell you this, but…..you're pregnant". Judy gaped for a few seconds "How far along?"

"Hard to tell for sure, but probably 2 to 3 weeks. We are trying to figure out the gestation time and can only guess at 6 to 8 months….."

"So that's why I have been putting on the extra weight...SWEET CHEESE AND CRACKERS..…"

Nick was at Wolford's home, loading the totally restored Howler Davisson motorcycle that he and Wolford had been working on for the past 6 months. It was a beautiful Softail Springer Classic that Wolford had originally bought for himself, but Nick had talked him into selling it so he could give it to Judy (and himself) as an anniversary present. Nick had offhandedly presented the idea to Judy one evening as a midlife crisis thing, Judy hadn't said no so…

"The bike is beautiful" said Nick, "The only thing that isn't original is the color". The bike had been painted a beautiful shade of grey and white, which just happened to match Judy's fur. It was accented with a russet red, the same color as Nick.

"Let's get this loaded and set up at the house before Judy gets home, I know she will love it!" said Nick.

Nick arrived home around 1:30 pm, which, he figured, gave him plenty of time to set up the surprise.

He had just completed the finishing touches on the very large box in the middle of the driveway when Judy pulled in.

As Judy sat in the car wondering how to break the news to Nick, a very concerned bunny was having a difficult time trying to smile. As Nick opened the door for his lovely bride, he noticed the less than happy look on her face and immediately asked "Judy, what…." "Nick, please, let's just go inside, please!"

As they walked into the kitchen, Judy sat at the table and asked Nick to please bring her a glass of water. As Nick returned to the give Judy her water, Judy broke down and started to cry. "Judy, PLEASE tell me what the matter is, you know I can't stand it when you are unhappy, let alone crying!"

"Nick, do you remember when we talked about having kits of our own sometime in the future, when things settle down?"

"Of course I do, why do you ask. Is something wrong, please don't close up on me now, please."

"Nick…the reason I have felt so bad lately…is…..I'm pregnant!"

Nick stood there, glass of water in his paw and stared into Judy's beautiful tear filled eyes.

"Nick, PLEASE say something. Anything!"

"Carrots, ...Judy, you are serious about this right?"

"God Nick, what are we going to do, I'M PREGNANT DAMN IT!"

Nick slowly set the glass of water on the table, picked Judy up and carried her to the bedroom, gently placed her on the bed, and sat beside his very upset wife. Nick was shocked at the revelation, but couldn't figure out why Judy was so upset.

"Sweetheart, why are you so upset, I thought that having kits of our own was something that we had planned on." The longer Nick sat there, a shadow crossed his mind and a dark frown crossed his muzzle. "Do you not want to have a kit?"

"Yes…..No… I don't know, it's just so…..sudden, I'm just so confused, it's such a shock."

"Judy, PLEASE tell me you…aren't…"

"Oh, God no Nick, I'm just shocked, and frightened. I know we planned to have kits, just not so soon."

"Regardless, we ARE going to your parents for our anniversary, you can tell them the good news then."

Looking at her husband through tear blurred eyes "You aren't angry?" Judy asked him.

Nick had the widest smile that Judy had ever seen, "Angry? Fluff you have made me the happiest fox in the world. This is the happiest moment of my life, right after meeting and marrying you."

As he held his teary eyed bunny, an idea jumped into the fox's head! "Do you remember when I asked you about buying that motorcycle from Wolford?"

"….yes, vaguely, why?"

"Let's take a quick trip outside, if you are up to it, I have your anniversary present out there you almost ran into it on the way into the house."

"…what? Nick…"

As the couple exited the house and turned to the right towards the driveway, Judy asked, "How long has that been there?" "About 5 minutes before you pulled up" said Nick.

"What in the world…."

"Go on open it."

Judy ripped the paper to shreds with her claws and stood staring open mouthed at what she saw.

"Oh my God Nick, it's beautiful!"

As Judy slowly walked around the bike she noticed something. "Nick, the color matches my fur...and yours!"

"Happy anniversary Carrots."

Judy gave Nick a tender hug "Sly fox."

Nick hugged Judy back, albeit somewhat more tenderly, "Pregnant bunny."

"Owww! What was that for?" "Nick, what are we going to do with a motorcycle with a kit on the way?" "How was I supposed to know that when I bought it?"

"How long have you had this Nick?"

"I bought it from Wolford about 6 months ago, we talked about it, remember? You weren't even a little suspicious when I suggested taking the motorcycle officers course together?"

Judy thought for a moment, then face pawed herself, "Well just...damn….. dumb bunny!"

As she had calmed down somewhat, she asked "So, now what Nick?"

Nick thought for a minute "Well, why not take a little extra time to enjoy what alone time we have left before the kit arrives and take a nice leisurely ride to Bunnyburrow? We can tell your folks they are about to become grandparents…..again." The smug look on his face was overwhelming.

A/N: This is my very first published story with NO writing experience at all. Constructive criticism is greatly appreciated. Chapters will likely be a bit erratic, but there are at least a few more on the way, please stay tuned...

A/N 2: FYI ~ Although the average gestation for a rabbit is 31 days, average gestation for a red fox is 49 -58 days, to fit the timelines set out in the original movie I used months instead of weeks. I mean really, a 23 year old rabbit and an even older fox?