Never Time to Say Goodbye

Chapter 5

I get it, mom. Like most bunnies, you make choices based on fear, even when there isn't anything to be afraid of. Like you said, you and dad settled hard, but I don't have to, and I certainly don't want Holly to either. I had a long talk today with Dr. Avery, the bunny who delivered Holly, and found out that we have quite a bit in common, since she grew up in the Triburrow area too. You should talk to her if you get the chance.

As Nick walked into the hospital room, Judy looked up at him and demanded, "Alright, where is it?" before going back to furiously scratching her left leg.

"Sorry Carrots, you're gonna have to be a bit more specific and tell me what it is. And aren't you supposed to be stretching that leg, instead of trying to tear the fur off of it?"

"I'm talking about the book Dr. Avery recommended..."

Nick laughed as he interrupted her. "Ohhh, yeah, I'm still reading it. It's back at the house... do you seriously think I'm going to carryBunnies: What to Expect the First Year around with me? When I got it at the bookstore, the cashier asked me if I was raising my own food."

Judy laughed and shook her head. "You've got a wisecrack for everything, don't you?"

Nick sat next to Judy as she tentatively flexed her foot to stretch the muscles in her leg. "At least the leg brace is less itchy than the cast, right Carrots?"

Her ears drooped. "But I have to use the crutches too." Judy sighed as she started scratching her leg again.

"It's either that or I carry you around everywhere. Don't worry, you won't need them for long."

Judy put the brace back on her leg before she pulled her carrot pen out of her pocket. "Nick, I just wanted to say...thanks. For everything." She held the pen out to him.

"No, you hang on to it, there's still plenty of paperwork to sign before we can break you and Little Carrots out of here." Nick smiled as he hugged her. "And I didn't do anything, except give back a tiny bit of what you've given me."

Nick bought a cute little teal four door VW Rabbit for us to drive around town, which will definitely make life easier. He said he's almost got the garage cleared out, so we'll be able to get it out of the driveway soon. It's weird, but I've never lived in a house with a garage before.

I guess I'm getting ahead of myself, since I promised Nick I wouldn't make up my mind until I'd actually seen the place, but... seriously, I know it will be great, and he's worked so hard to get it ready. Still, it's cute seeing how nervous he is, even if he hides it well.

"Can I pleeeease open my eyes now?"

The wheelchair stopped moving and Judy could feel Holly squirm in her arms. "Yes, we're here."

Judy opened her eyes and gasped.

"Oh Nick, it's beautiful. Though..."

The room was small and filled with bright light, which illuminated the carrot curtains, carrot wallpaper, a carrot mobile over a carrot shaped crib with carrot sheets. Even the light switch looked like a little carrot...

"Where did you find carpet with carrots on it?"

"Is it too much? I mean, there were so many carrot themed things at the stores..."

Judy smiled. "No, it's perfect, Nick. It's true, we bunnies do like carrots. Except frozen ones, you wouldn't do well selling those because they're gross."

"I appreciate you helping me avoid a disastrous career change."

"And I appreciate you fixing things up for us here, Nick." Judy looked down at Holly snuggled in her lap, her nose twitching as she looked around the room. " What do you think, little bun, ready for us to move in here?"