Epilogue:
Three Months Later...
Nick leaned against the wall as he dialed his mom.
'Chief's not going to be happy about this,' he thought looking through the nursery window.
"Hey Nick. What'cha need?" Nadine asked picking up on the third ring.
"I'm not sure how to tell you this, Stripes, but I'm not going to be able to make it," he said apologetic.
"You know Chief's going to have your hide if you don't come in," she said.
"I'm sorry, but something came up," he said.
"Mind telling me what so important that you can't make it?" she asked sounding upset. He took a picture of one of a newborn that looked like a reddish-brown fox kit with slightly longer ears in the nursery and sent it to her saying, "This."
Nadine was silent for a few seconds then asked, "Wait a minute. You mean?"
"His name is Robin Joshua Wilde. He's eight pounds, five ounces," he said smiling.
"He's beautiful, Nick," she said.
"Thanks. Judy went into labor earlier this morning and delivered her about two hours ago," he said calmly, "And before you ask, my mom was visiting when Judy went into labor and is watching the girls for us."
"Congratulations, Nick," she said before handing the phone off, "You know Clawhauser is going to freak when he finds out."
"Why thank you for volunteering to tell him. Please make sure that he knows not to stop by if he's supposed to be on shift," he replied.
"You both owe me," she said not sounding too happy.
"I'll be sure to let Judy know that," he said as he started to walk back to Raven's room.
"You better," she said sighing, "I'll bring your mom and the girls by on my lunch break if I can."
He leaned against the doorframe to his mates room saying, "Thank you, Nadine. And I owe you two now."
"Not a problem, and don't be surprised if some of the other officers stop by threw out the day," she said before hanging up. He put his phone away as he walked into Judy's room.
"Where'd you go?" she asked yawning.
"Just down to the nursery," he said sitting in a chair, "He's got your ears, Carrots."
"I'm glad," she said smiling, "Did you call the Chief and your mom yet?"
"I called Fangmeyer and asked if she would let the Chief and Clawhauser know," he said taking her paw in his, "She said she would try and stop by later with my mom and the girls if she can."
"And know I need to call my mom, right?" she asked sighing. He kissed her paw saying, "We could just send her the picture I took of Robin and wait for her to arrive with the rest of Hopps kerfluffle."
Judy glared at him as she pointed at his phone saying, "Call my folks, Nick, or no more fresh blueberries."
"I will," he said smiling, "Once our newest family member arrives."
"What are you up to, Slick?" she asked a little leery.
"You'll see," he said taking his phone out.
"Looks like I timed that good," a nurse said pushing a crib into the room, "So, who gets him first?"
"Mom does," he said smiling as the nurse carefully picked up a newborn wrapped in a blue blanket.
"Thank you," Judy said as the nurse gently placed their daughter in her arms.
"You're welcome, and the doctor will be here in few to see how you're doing," the nurse said before leaving.
"Told you he has your ears," he said quietly.
"But he looks like you," Judy said just as quiet looking at her son.
"Let's get another opinion on that, shall we?" he said dialing a number. She gave him a puzzled look before hearing her mother say; "Oh hi, Nick. How's Judy doing?"
Nick cleared his throat before saying, "Good morning, Bunny Borrow. This is Nick Wilde, live from Zootopia. I turn you over now to my beautiful mate, Judy Wilde." He turned his phone so her mother was visible. She laughed slightly before playing along, "Thanks, Nick. This is Judy Wilde. I'm here with the newest member of the Wilde family as of about two hours ago, Robin Joshua Wilde."
"Oh my word, he's beautiful," Bonnie said as Nick shifted the camera slightly so his son was visible.
"Sorry for not calling sooner, Bonnie. Things have been a little crazy this morning," Nick said moving so he was sitting next to his mate.
"I understand," Bonnie said smiling, "We'll try to come up later today."
"And we'll try and come see you if you can't," Judy said smiling.
"I expect you out here for Grace's birthday at least," Bonnie said as they heard a knock on the door.
"We'll be there, mom. Don't worry," Judy said looking at the door to see the doctor standing there, "Sorry for cutting this short, but the doctor's here."
"I understand. Send me a photo when you can so I can show your father," Bonnie said before hanging up. Molly walked up smiling and asked, "So how long before we get invaded by family or raided by the police?"
"Family, let alone Clawhauser, will probably be here later today," Nick said putting his phone away, "Anyway, what's up doc?"
"A little good news and bad news," Molly said sitting on the bed, "The good news, which is pretty obvious, is that the C-section went extremely well. This little guy came out screaming and perfectly healthy."
"And the bad news is?" Judy asked.
"Outside of being on medical leave and restrictions till I say you're cleared," Molly said handing Nick a manila envelope, "If you can pass a police physical six months after I remove the restrictions, he will be more than happy to reinstate you as your mates keeper."
"Challenge accepted," Judy said. Nick sighed saying, "And just like that; Mega-Bunny has returned."
"No arguing in front of your newborn," Molly said as Nick's phone started beeping. He pulled it out and smiled saying, "Hold that thought, doc."
He hit the accept button and cleared his throat before saying, "Hey Grace. Sorry I haven't called sooner."
"Is mom ok?" the young kit asked sounding worried.
"She's ok, don't worry. But why are you on my mom's phone?" he asked a little puzzled.
"Ruth needed a diaper change right as she started to call you," she said smiling a little, "Can I talk to mom?"
He turned the phone slight so Judy was visible to their eldest as she said, "I'm right here, Grace. Your little brother and I are fine."
"Can I see?" Grace asked sounding relieved. Nick moved the camera slightly and said sounding like a kit, "Hi, I'm Robin. Are you my big sister?"
"Hi Robin, I'm your big sister, Grace," she said smiling, "You are so cute."
"Aww thanks, sissy," he said as his son yawned, "I can't wait to meet you, my big sister Ruth, and Grandma Maria."
"We can't wait to meet you too," she said as Maria walked up behind her carrying Ruth.
"Who are you talking to, Grace?" the vixen asked looking over her grandkits shoulder. Grace turned the phone slightly saying, "My little brother, Grandma. His name's Robin."
"Well aren't you just the cutest thing," Maria said smiling as she saw her new grandson.
"That he is, mom," Nick said turning the phone so he and Judy were visible; "I asked Nadine if she could try to bring you and the girls by on her lunch break."
"Wouldn't it be easier to call Mr. Manchas and ask if he could give us a lift?" Grace asked looking at her grandmother. Judy looked at her mate saying, "I'll see if she would be willing to bring you here once I give her a call."
"Let's us know what she says," Maria said smiling, "See you soon."
End
