Two week trial part 10 final

Nick couldn't sleep last night, he stayed up flipping through apartment ads since today would be his last day staying with Judy. He rubbed his baggy eyes and glanced at the time on his phone. The time of day flashing right into his sore eyes.

5:00 AM

He sighed heavily, it was almost time to go to work. He glanced at the closed door that is Judy's bedroom and quickly took off his shirt to switch for his police uniform. He had another thirty minutes before Judy wakes up. With one last gesture, before he leaves, he made his way across the street to bring back a couple of coffees and donuts. With his black tie tightened, he stepped outside to greet the rising sun. Even if he wasn't a morning animal like Judy, getting up early does have its perks, like being the first in line to get the freshest donuts and the hottest coffees. With both paws full, he thought deeply of where he might live without Judy's help. He thought about the bridge he used to sleep under. The same bridge where Judy came back to him to apologize. The same bridge where he actually fell in love with her.

He smiled fondly at that memory. That bridge wasn't that bad. He bets that his lounge chair might still be there. Even if he spends his nights there, it won't be forever, he is certain he would find a new apartment soon enough.

While reminiscing in his memories, he noticed a wolf creeping alongside the walls of the apartment building. He wore a greasy stained white tank-top and ripped up jeans. Nick's brow arch when he saw that the wolf was intently hiding behind a corner, his eyes locked when a middle age ferret came scurrying down, right into the direction of the wolf.

"Stop right there shortie!" growled the wolf, startling the ferret from his morning jog. "Give me your wallet!"

Nick eyes immediately widen when the wolf extended his claws towards the frighten ferret, who appeared to have not brought his wallet. Nick took action and race right behind the wolf who was advancing towards the ferret. Dropping the donuts, he cocked back the scalding hot coffee and tossed it right onto the wolf's head.

The wolf howled in pain, stumbling away from the ferret as Nick rushed behind the wolf's leg. The wolf being twice the size of Nick, he decided not to hit him straight on but instead kick right behind the wolf's knee. The would-be thief fell to his knees immediately. Nick grabbed his tranq-gun and shot it right into the wolf's neck. The wolf didn't get the chance to react as he fell face first into the pavement.

With disaster averted, Nick did the standard procedure that he had been fed to time and time again. Once the criminal is unconscious, handcuff and muzzle immediately, (if it's a predator). He only had handcuffs so he slapped the metal links on the wolf's right wrist and locked him onto a bike rack. With a sigh of relief, he wiped the sweat off his forehead and took out his phone. Calling for an officer on duty to pick the wolf up. Before he became a police officer, Nick would have run away and pretended he saw nothing but now, it was pure instinct to protect and serve. He had Judy to thank for that.

He blinked in surprise when the ferret ran up to him and started shaking his paw in intense gratitude. The ferret had white and grey fur around his mouth and chin, showing his age. He wore a long sleeve blue shirt and suit pants. In his paw he held a ring full of keys.

"Oh thank you! Thank you officer!" He said with a nervous smile. Nick pulled away and chuckled softly.

"I-it's no problem, just doing my job."

"I am so grateful you came in when you did! That ruffian would have hurt me!"

"Well, It's a good thing you are alright, Sir." He said politely. He turned his head to the sleeping wolf and saw Judy's empty coffee cup on the ground. He needed to go back to the cafe' and grab another before the lines get long.

"My name is Mr. James Ferrington, please tell me you name officer."

"Officer Wilde, Mr. Ferrington."

"Officer, I'm the owner of these apartments, if you ever need an apartment, I am ready to give you the best room for half the price for a full year!"

His eyes widened and his ears went up in disbelief. "Really? A whole apartment!?"

"Yes to thank you!"

He didn't need to think twice to blurt out his answer. This was the break he was looking for. He was more than happy to have the top floor and the largest apartment in the building. He had a large room that could fit an elephant size bed. He had a clean bathroom which toilet was not backed or the shower head full of rust. He had wooden floors along the whole apartment and even a custom kitchen with new appliances. The best part of the apartment was that he was closer to the satellite dish and had a TV and receiver already included in the room. It was everything he ever wanted in an apartment. He was stuck in awe making the older ferret chuckle softly.

"I hope this is alright for you, Mr. Wilde."

"Are you kidding? This is the best!" He exclaimed. He needed to bring Judy up here. He noticed how the view of the city was even more spectacular. He blinked when he saw the sun rise even higher. He really owed his life to Judy. Without her, he wouldn't have changed his ways and if he haven't changed his ways he would still be at that bridge until he was fifty. The last two weeks really made him appreciate her even more. Waking up to eat the breakfast she makes, walking together to work and coming back to have dinner together. He wanted that more than anything. Just to see her eyes the moment he opens his. His eyes widened when he saw the sun shined above the buildings, the rays reflecting right into his apartment and that's when it hit him. He wanted to have Judy with him. Not only on movie nights or dinner dates. He wanted her with him, always, when he wakes up and when he goes to sleep. He needed her by his side.

"I'll take it." He grinned at the Landlord, who smiled widely at him.

"I'll get you your key, Mr. WIlde." The ferret said as he shuffled out the door. Nick took a deep breath, his heart racing as he made a silent promise to himself. Before the year is done. He is going to ask Judy to marry him.

Judy rushed out with her uniform already cleaned and pressed as she stepped towards the couch. She expected to find him still sleeping but was surprised to see that the couch was cleaned. The blanket and pillow was put away and she saw that his duffle bag was packed. She frowned. It was his last day to living with her. She wondered where he would have gone. She flinched when her front door opened and was relieved to see Nick, with a smirk across his face and his paws full of sweet smelling donuts and coffees.

"Hey Carrots, ready to go?" He asked.

"Um..Yeah! Wow, you got donuts?" She asked as she snatched the bag from him. He gave her a sleepy gaze as he shut the door behind him.

"Just something to celebrate my last day living here."

Judy's ears lowered as she placed the bag down on the table. "Right...um, Nick I was thinking that maybe, you can stay here for a few days more?" She said with a soft tone. "I won't mind, I mean just until you find an apartment."

Nick laughed and wrapped his arms around her waist from behind. He rested his chin on her shoulder making her blush lightly. "That is so kind of you Whiskers, really, you are a saint...but I'm afraid I would have to refuse your generous offer."

Her ears sprang up. "What? Why?"

"Well...." his head wobbled side to side. "I got an apartment."

She turned around in surprise. "Really? How?"

"I met your landlord after saving him from a mugging." He said cooly.

"A mugging?!"

"And he generously offered me the apartment on the top floor for a year, half price. It's like I won a lottery." He said rubbing his knuckles against his chest. Judy had her mouth gaped open and she grabbed his arm, wanting to learn more.

"Okay, you have to tell me everything!" She demanded in glee.

"Sure, I guess I could, maybe after work we can head over to my "new" apartment for a movie night?"

She lowered her eyes at him, biting her lower lip, almost flirtatiously. "Well, well...okay then, I guess I can wait until then."

Nick winked. "Gotta add a little more excitement in our relationship, Whiskers." Her face immediately turned red. She tried to blame it on the coffee, when really, she didn't get a chance to get a sip.