Judy sat with her parents in the living room of the Hopps homestead. The other children were nowhere to be seen, all of them having gone to play or handle farm chores.

"So," Stu said, trying to start a conversation, "how about that Drew Canary, huh?"

"Dad, I'm not in the mood right now," Judy began.

"Oh, honey, your father's just trying to keep your mind off of… what happened." Bonnie added.

"But my grandfather's in a jail cell and my boyfriend's down at the station with him. Who knows what's going on!"

"Sweetie, I'm sure everything is just fine."

"Now, Jude," Stu said, "I'm wondering: why didn't you stand up for Nick? Surely that would have helped."

"Here's the thing," Judy said as she sighed, "Remember when Nick said he was an ice cream man?"

Her parents slowly nodded.

"Well, that part is true. The thing is, Nick was buying ice cream, melting it, selling it, and then he went and evaded his taxes."

A little bit of surprise came up on Stu and Bonnie's faces.

"The city has forgiven him for his crime, but he's pretty much been persuading people since he was 12. I figured if anyone could change a person's mind, it was him. Then again, Grandpa's a stubborn bunny who never lets anyone push him around."

Stu chuckled a little, "You've got that right. My dad's surely no pushover. And to be honest, Jude, I really was a little suspicious of Nick when I first saw him, and I still feel a little funny around him. But I didn't say a word in front of anyone because the times have changed, and it's ok to have… different choices. If he makes you happy, then your mom and I are happy."

A small smile emerged from Judy's face.

"Thanks guys."

EDIT: Sorry, this chapter was a wee bit short. I'll make up for it!