Diego drove Jason up to the driveway of his old house. Stepping out of the cruiser, he placed his paw on the door and smiled. 
“Thanks again Diego. I really appreciate it.” Jason praised. 
“You kidding? Just seeing you back. I’m happy to do anything to help ya Fangy.” 
“Heh, how about a job with my old friend after this summer?” 
“Ha! Bring your resume in, I’ll make sure you get expedited.” Diego winked. 
“Oh, and a private office. Big fat raise, six weeks paid vacation, slutty receptionist.” 
“Hahahah! Wise ass, now you’re just taking advantage.”
“Well, you did say anything.” Jason winked. “Thanks pal, see ya around.” 
“Later Jason.” He called as he pulled away. Jason shrugged his black coat and strolled up to the door. Taking a deep breath and shaking out his fur, he raised his paw to knock when the door was pulled open. 
“Yeah, I know Matt. I gotta get back to work, can you give Caden a ride home after?” Laura asked, trying to dig around in her purse she was overly distracted by the call she was on. “Ok great and AHH!” She exclaimed, seeing the figure at the door. “Oh jeez, you scared the daylights out of me, what are.” She trailed off for a moment, slowly coming to realize who the figure before her was. 
“Laura?” A voice over the phone asked. “Laura are you there?” 
“I gotta go.” She stammered, hanging up the phone. Her ears fell back, as she dropped her purse and phone on the ground. “I-I-I-I can’t.” She staggered but Jason rushed in and caught her before she could hit the ground. Pulling her in tight and resting her on his knee, he stroked her head and caressed her cheek. 
“It’s ok.” He whispered. “Laura baby, it’s me.” 
“It can’t be. I’m dead aren’t I? I’m dead, I had a heart attack and I’m dead and-“ She rambled on but Jason covered her mouth with his. Rolling her tongue with his and drawing out the kiss for as long as his breath could tolerate, he let go over her muzzle and pressed his head against hers.
“Baby, I missed you so much.” He began to cry. 
“Jason.” She cried as well. “Is this a dream?” 
“No.” He shook his head, stroking her ear once again. “It’s the end of a nightmare.” Laura clasped his lips once more and Jason shut the door behind them. Frantically she was stripping off her clothes as Jason dumped his coat and nearly fumbled out of his pants. Scooping her up, he carried her down the hall and into the bedroom. She yanked on his shirt, pulling it off and tossing it across the room. Placing her paws on his chest, she felt through the scars from where he was impaled before running up to his shoulders.
“You’re real.” She stammered. “You’re back. My sweet snowy wolf is back.”
“I’m back moonlight. I’m here to stay this time.” He assured her. Tossing off the remainder of her clothes, Jason followed suit and leapt into bed. Within seconds he was mounted on top of her and pressed his rapidly growing cock deep inside. Laura gasped and gripped the sheets tight before clasping the fur on his back. Wrapping her legs around him. 
“Never. Never ever, leave me again.” She moaned. 
“Never.” Jason soothed, kissing her neck. “I’ll never leave you again.” 

Matt tried calling Laura again, worried about how the last one ended. Driving down the street, his gun strapped to his waist, he pulled in behind Laura’s car and rushed up to the door. Gently turning the knob, he found it open and stepped inside. On the floor he could see a dress and black coat, strewn about along with her phone and purse. He feared the worst and drew out his gun, cautiously stepping down the hall, he could hear moans and groans coming from the bedroom, the door partially open. Laura let loose with a good loud cry, as Matt had enough and decided to go in. Pushing the door open he aimed the gun at the perpetrator on the bed and shouted. 
“Hands to the sky, dirtbag!” 
“Matt!!” Laura shrieked, covering herself up in the covers “What are you doing!? Put it down!” 
“Easy big fella!” Jason insisted. He tried to withdraw, but he was good and lodged inside Laura. 
“What’s going….” Matt trailed off, as he recognized the face. His arms slumped down, dropping the gun he staggered back through the door and down the hall. Jason couldn’t help but crack a little smile, burying his muzzle on his wife’s chest. 
“What, what’s so funny.” She questioned right away. 
“Knot how I pictured Matt seeing me.” He laughed, rubbing his nose on her chest. 
“Oh Jason!” She scolded, slapping his shoulder. “I’ll forgive you for that terrible joke for now, but don’t think you can keep that up Mr.” 
“Well you’re keeping me up, if you know what I mean.” He smiled. She gave him a good squeeze and managed to dislodge her husband from her body. “Mmm, guess I better go talk with him.” 
“Don’t take too long.” She smiled, drawing her leg out from under the sheets. “You still gotta make my leg shake.” 
“Promise I will.” He winked. Sliding his boxers back on, he stepped outside and exited the hallway. Matt was parked on the couch in the living room, still trying to figure out what he had just seen. Jason picked up his pants and slid them back on, smiling and shaking his head. “Bet you weren’t expecting that today, huh buddy?” 
“Huh?” Matt glanced up, still dumbfounded. Jason walked over to the couch but before he could get a word in again, Matt pulled him in for a good long hug. Letting a few sniffles escape he pat Jason’s back and looked over his body. 
“How?” He asked, unsure if he should touch the scars.
“They flew me to some ZIA lab. Was in rehab for months. The cables ripped some of my intestine, some perforation on my kidney and chipped my spine. Took a long time and some of the weirdest experimental shit but, I’m back.” He explained. 
“Are you.” Matt gulped. “I mean, did they have to. Replace anything or-“ 
“Matt, calm down.” Jason assured him, patting his friends shoulder. “I’m ok. I’ve been working undercover. Big assignment in Predaton for the ZIA.” 
“Big assignment.” Matt thought for a moment. “Wait, I heard this morning on the news, they had just captured Raphael Barone in Predaton with the help of a special tactics squad. Was that?” 
“Yeah, was me. Few of our old buddies too but, let’s keep that between us.” Jason winked. 
“You mean, Nick? Parker?” 
“Yeah, the whole lot.” Jason nodded, sitting down beside Matt on the couch. “Gotta admit I didn’t trust Psych one bit out there but.” Jason shrugged, clasping his paws. “Saved my life. Him and Nick. It’s been a weird time.” 
“Jason.” Matt nearly cried again. 
“Hey. Listen.” Jason turned to him. “I owe you a lot. You took care of Laura, Caden and Derek for me. The guys gave me a lowdown on what happened with Caden and all that. How you and Judy saved him.”
“I had a promise to keep.” He insisted, grasping Jason’s shoulder. 
“You kept your word, I knew you would. You’re my best friend Matt, always will be.” 
“You’re my best friend too, Jason.” 
“Which is why I’m gonna forgive you for charging in while I was in bed with my wife.” He laughed. Matt threw his head back and laughed as well. 
“Yeah, if you could see me blush, I sure as shoot was there.” 
“I’ll go grab that gun you dropped.” Jason leapt from the couch and down the hall. Matt picked himself up and wiped at his eyes, overwhelmed with joy. He had his best friend back, a gift he never thought he would have again. Jason came back, turned the safety on and handed him the gun. “Don’t go losing that now. Diego will rip ya a new one.” 
“Are you coming back to the force?” 
“Not right away. Gonna get things settled. By the way, wanna swing by tonight? Dinner on me?” 
“Oh hell no, I’m picking up some steaks and bringing them over.” 
“Since when do you cook?” 
“Exactly, I’ll buy, you fry.” 
“Get me to do all the work, as usual.” 
“This coming from the wolf who “forgot” the witness statements for an arson in Sahara Square.” 
“Oh are we going there?” Jason folded his arms. 
“Oh yeah! We’re going there.” 
“Uh huh? Who forgot to lock the door to the cruiser and let a pair of young oinkers sneak off with it?” 
“Hey! I got it back, and at least I can drive Mr. Two-fender benders.” 
“Fender-benders, psh.” Jason brushed off. “Like that compares to-“ 
“Ahem.” Laura cleared her throat from the hallway, dressed only in her underwear. “Honey, back to bed.” She winked. Jason and Matt let a good laugh out as he walked him to the door. Taking his paw, he pulled him in for another good long hug. 
“Thank you Matt. For everything.” 
“Welcome back, buddy. See you tonight.” 
“Tonight.” Jason approved, slowly closing the door as he turned to his wife. “Now, where were we?” He rubbed his paws together. 

“Was that Nick?” Aiden questioned as they ascended the stairs in the apartment complex. 
“Yeah, he seemed a bit off. Wonder what happened.” Parker thought aloud, stashing the phone into his pocket.
“Maybe you should have gone with him.” Aiden suggested. 
“He’s not my only son, you know? I want to see you happy too my boy.” Parker smiled up to him. 
“Thanks.” Aiden returned it right back. “Been a tough couple of months. But I’m glad it’s over.” 
“Yeah. Normal life now.” Parker nodded along. 
“Gonna be able to handle it?” 
“Between you and Nick, I’ll have plenty of grand-cubs to play with so yeah. Think I’ll do just fine.” Rounding the last bend, they approached room 405 and stood at the door. “You ready?” Parker stepped back a little and let his son head the door. 
“Mmhmm.” Aiden hummed. Knocking at the door he whispered. “Here goes.” The door unlocked and flung open and revealed a very pregnant Eve. “Hey baby, I’m-“ Eve slammed the door on his face as Aiden flinched before finishing. “Back.” 
“Get lost! I can’t believe you ran off like that!” She shouted from behind the door. 
“Eve, what’s going on?” he called back. 
“Piss off! I know you setup that whole thing just so you can go back to being a criminal! Your little rabbit friends told me everything! How you hired them to kidnap you in the night! Scared the living shit out of me! You gigantic Jerk!” She carried on as Aiden threw up his brow looking down to Parker. 
“I’m going to kill them.” He whispered. 
“I’ll hold them down.” Parker quickly nodded. 
“Eve, come on. That’s not what happened just let me explain.” Aiden begged. 
“No! Fuck off! You can rot in that hallway for all I care!” 
“This could take a while.” Aiden settled in, placing his back against the door.
“Well, I can see the mood swings are in full effect.” Parker quipped. 
“And if that fucking fox is with you, I’m going to cut his balls off and stuff em down your throat!!” Both Aiden and Parker’s eyes went good and wide. 
“Didn’t Nick just call you?” 
“Yeah, I better- you know.” Parker back peddled a bit before making a break for the stairway. 

Arriving at the Oasis Hotel, Parker approached the front counter with a smile and placed his paws on them. The lama working the reception counter smiled down at him.
“Hello, how can I help you?”
“Ah, a warm welcome in a warm part of the city.” Parker quipped. The lama giggled, covering her mouth briefly. “I have a reservation, Parker Wilde?” 
“Ah, Parker, you’re here. Your son already checked you in and upgraded the room. Penthouse suite. Very nice room by the way.” She winked. 
“Oh boy. That’s my son, always spoiling me.” Parker chuckled. 
“Here’s your room key. Checkout is at 11AM on the 7th, enjoy your stay.” She bowed. 
“Thank you.” Parker aimed for the elevator and pressed the button for floor 50. Tapping his foot, he hummed happily as the numbers on the screen kept rising. A brief stop at floor 42 for a group of twenty three lemmings who got off at the 47th floor. Upon arriving at floor 50, he stepped out and walked down the short hallway to the only room on the floor. Sliding his key inside, he opened up the door and was spell bound by the splendor in the room. Windows spanned across the forefront of the room, showcasing the beauty of the city below. The yellow and white patterned walls in a distinct wave like pattern, dotted in several places with flat panel T.V’s. Three cream colored couches circling what appeared to be a Jacuzzi in the middle of the room embedded into the floor. A full kitchen, the appliances with a steel and black finish with a full bar where Nick was already perched. Off to the left he could see the small hallway that fed toward the bedrooms. “My goodness!” 
“Like it?” Nick spoke up from the bar. 
“Ha! It’s wonderful. I’ve spent far too long in dark and dank fox holes, this is quite the little treat.” Parker complimented. 
“Check out the bedrooms. I’m sure you’ll like it.” 
“I’m sure I will.” Parker heartily laughed, stashing his paws in his pocket. He admired the room for a few moments more before realizing Nick seemed quite distraught. He was sipping away at a drink in his paws, leaned over the bar like a mammal who lost his job. “Nicky, what’s wrong son?” Parker asked, walking over to his son, he placed a paw on his shoulder. 
“It’s Judy.” 
“Oh, I see. You got into a fight instead. Well that’s two for two.” Parker folded his arms, leaning on the bar. 
“No.” Nick shook his head. “She’s found someone else.” 
“What!?” Parker shouted, throwing his paws down. “Nicky, you can’t be serious! Maybe you misheard or-“ 
“I saw her kissing her old “Best friend” right outside our house when I came home.” Parker went slack jawed before shaking his head and covering his face with his palm. 
“Oh Nicky. You know I worried something like this might happen but, so soon.” 
“Guess I didn’t mean that much to her after all.” Nick slumped down to the counter. 
“My poor boy, you deserve better than that after all you’ve been through.” Parker insisted, kissing his head. “Can’t believe it. Just two months. I’m gonna call her-“
“Don’t.” Nick cut in, dismounting the stool. “Just don’t. If she’s happy, she’s happy. That’s all that matters.” 
“Nicky come now. Didn’t that rabbit say that he told her you were dead?” 
“That makes it better?” Nick picked himself back up, feeling his temper rise. 
“No, I’m not saying it makes it right but this could all just be a big misunderstanding.” He insisted. 
“They were close before we met, dad. Maybe…” He trailed off. “Maybe she was just looking for the chance to be with him instead of me.” 
“Oh stop it.” Parker brushed off, swatting his son’s shoulder. “This is fresh, you need a little time to recoup. Why don’t you go have a shower?” Parker insisted. “Go on, you could use a chance to just let it all out. What better place than in this lovely little room, my god is that a deep fryer!?” Parker exclaimed, rushing into the kitchen. “You know, I remember this recipe for some amazing garlic onion rings with mozzarella cheese.” He proclaimed, kissing his claws. “Knock ya off your feet; we’ll fry some up tonight. Go on, go have a shower. I might just try out this Jacuzzi.” Parker rubbed his paws in delight. 
“Ok, thanks dad.” 
“Oh hohoho.” Parker rushed for the phone and dialed the front desk. “Hello, do you do personal shopping when a guest is staying in the penthouse? You do!? Oh perfect! I need flour, eggs, butter and some fresh garlic and onions please. Thank you.” After getting confirmation that the ingredients were coming, Parker went for one of the two bedrooms and stepped into the bathroom. He could hear the shower in Nick’s room just turning on as he snagged one of the bath robes hanging off the rack. Taking his clothes off, he placed his cellphone on the counter and changed into the bathrobe. Taking the phone with him along with a single white towel, he stepped into the main room and toward the Jacuzzi. He adjusted the dial to increase the jets and dropped the robe, stepping into the water. “Oh my god, this is just what I needed.” He exhaled in relief. Picking up his phone, he snickered as he dialed the ZPD. 
“Zootopia Police department.” 
“Hello, this is Parker Wilde, may I speak with Chief Delgato please.” 
“Ok, one moment.” Parker waited while a bit of corny music played, but it seemed to compliment his mood nonetheless as he kicked his feet in time to the music in the water. 
“This is Delgato.” 
“Hello Chief. This is Parker.” 
“What is it?” 
“Can I make a small request, I know it’s a bit odd but. Could I get Judy’s cell number please? I got Nick’s already but since I’m back in town, and while I’m house hunting it’d be nice to have her number to.” 
“I’m not authorized to give out an officer’s personal information.” Delgato seemingly refuted. 
“Chief, with all due respect. She’s my daughter in law. I’m sorry to put you on the spot like this, It’s just in all the commotion I forgot to get it and I don’t want to drive over and pester her.” Parker pleaded. 
“Oh very well. Got a pen ready?” 
“Mmhmm.” Parker hummed, opening up a quick note app. 
“497-555-6298.” 
“Thank you so much, chief. Much appreciated.” 
“Please don’t tell her I gave it to you.” 
“Of course. Have a good day.” 

Jason was shuffling through a few things in the basement and pulled out a large plastic box to bring back upstairs. Inside were some of his old clothes and while rather musty, they seemed wearable. Hauling it up the stairs and down into the bedroom he placed it on the floor and scooted it toward the dresser. Laura was still in bed, quite naked and dangling her hind leg out from under the sheets. 
“Jason, come back to bed baby.” Laura playfully begged. 
“Seven times already honey, aren’t you a little tuckered out?” 
“Mmm, no. Not at all.” Laura cooed, her eyes looking rather heavy. Jason scooted into bed and stole a few kisses. 
“Mmm, well your eyes are saying otherwise, moonlight.” 
“I’m too scared to sleep.” 
“Too scared?” Jason tipped his head in concern. 
“I don’t want this to be a dream.” Laura answered, scratching the fur on his chest. “I don’t wanna wake up and realize you’re gone again.” Jason snared her paw and wrapped it in his. 
“Never happen.” He assured her with another kiss. “I’m here for good. In fact.” Jason started to say, pulling Laura closer and resting her muzzle on his chest. “I want to have more cubs.” 
“More?” She giggled. “Thought money was a little tight?” 
“Ha!” Jason could barely contain himself. “Money is not a problem anymore.” 
“Why’s that?” 
“Think that job went without a paycheque?” He asked, giving a toothy little grin. 
“Oh? What was it, a hundred, two hundred thousand?” She wondered, toying with his chest again. 
“Sixty million.” 
“What?” Laura breathed. Leaping up she straddled her husband and planted both paws on his chest. “What!?” 
“I’m sorry, did I stutter? Sixty, million bucks.” He laughed. 
“Jason oh my god!!” She exclaimed, wrapping him up tight. “Oh my god! Oh my god. That’ll cover… EVERYTHING. Oh my gosh, we can send Caden and Derek to really nice colleges, get a new place with more storage. Oh! We can get rid of that piece of crap dishwasher that only works when you slam the damn door.” 
“Hahahaha! That’s right baby.” Jason spun her around and took his place on top of her. “All for us.” He insisted, rubbing her belly. “And the little pups we’re gonna make.” 
“Jason.” Laura was about to cry, but a quick flash of his tongue wiped up the tears as they formed. “I love you so much.” 
“I love you too, moonlight.” 
“Ugh, it’s gonna be so nice to get rid of that damn washer.” 
“The washer.” He laughed. 
“You have, no idea. Caden can’t even hit it and make it go, I have to really put some weight into-“ 
“Mom! Mom I’m home!” Caden called from the front door. 
“Caden.” Laura breathed. “Welcome back baby, gimme two minutes ok? Just stepped out of the shower.” 
“Thanks for sharing.” He quipped from the living room. “What’s for dinner?” 
“Um!” She called back, leaping from the bed she scurried to find some clothes. “Oh damn it, where did I put my nice leggings.”
“There are nice leggings?” Jason whispered. 
“You hush.” She giggled, raising her brow at the sly little remark. “I haven’t decided yet Cade, gimme a minute ok baby?” 
“K!” He called back. Sliding on her black leggings and a pink crop top shirt, she shook out her fur and opened the door. 
“You coming?” She asked before leaving the bedroom. Jason took a good breath and pushed himself off the bed.
“Yeah.” Heading down the hall, he ushered his wife into the kitchen and hid behind the door. 
“That was fast.” Caden quipped, snatching a bag of chips from the pantry. 
“Yeah, something like that. Oh Caden, don’t eat that whole thing. Gonna spoil your dinner.” 
“What dinner?” He chuckled taking a bite from a handful of chips. “You still haven’t decided what to do for it, remember?” 
“Well, I want to make something special for a certain someone that’s come back into my life. All our lives if I’m going to be honest.” She winked. 
“Aww mom.” Caden blushed. “That whole thing was like months ago. Sides.” Caden carried on, taking a seat at the table. “Passed my last make up test today.” 
“Hey! Good job!” 
“Thanks! Kayla’s been an awesome tutor. She nailed the final for social studies so, and I’m a big war geek, and that’s what the test really focused on.” 
“That’s wonderful, good job Cade.” She smiled. 
“So if we’re doing a dinner for me.” Caden rubbed his paws in delight. “I vote, pizza. Tony’s Bistro style.” 
“Good lord, the last thing you need is pizza.” 
“Hey come on, if it’s for me like you said.” 
“Never said it was for you.” Laura giggled, shaking her head. 
“Wha?” Caden tipped his head and set the chips down. Knocking on the side of the kitchen doorway, Jason walked in and pulled Laura in beside him. Caden’s maw opened up wide, shocked at the figure before him. 
“You know, he might have a point honey.” Jason glanced to Laura before turning back to his son. “Some pizza would be nice, but you gotta set me up with that-“ 
“Extra bacon.” Both Jason and Caden said together. “Gives it that extra bite.” He stammered. Leaping from the chair, he charged for his father and fell into Jason’s arms. Scooping his son up, he placed his son’s muzzle to his neck and squeezed him good and tight. “Daddy.” He cried, wringing him tighter. 
“My baby boy. I missed you so much, Cade.” 
“Daddy.” Caden cried out again, the tears really flowing now as he wiped them on his father’s shoulder and neck. 
“I’m back son. I’m back.” 
“I love you dad, don’t ever leave me again.” Caden sniffled from his father’s shoulder. 
“Never will.” 
“Mom!” Derek called out as he approached the door. “Mom, do you know where I left my swim trunks? The beavers down the street got a new pool and-“ Derek cut himself off as he stepped inside. Seeing his brother clinging to a fairly familiar looking wolf. “Caden? Mom, what’s going on?” 
“Derek.” Laura smiled, rushing over to her cub and clasping his cheeks. “It’s him.” 
“Him?” Derek spoke up. 
“Dad.” Caden called out once again, still latched on to his father. It was enough to send Derek’s heart racing. Darting to the picture on the shelf, he saw the similarities right away. 
“Dad?” He whispered. 
“Come here son, come on.” Jason couldn’t hold back his own tears anymore, seemingly reaching for his son with his one free hand. 
“Dad. Daddy!!” Derek bellowed and like his brother rushed for his father and was scooped up. Holding both cubs in his arms, kissed their shoulders and held them tight. Laura joined in the family cuddling and held her husband from behind the two cubs. 
“We’re a family again baby.” She smiled, kissing his nose.
“We always were, even if we were apart baby.” He assured her. Another knock came at the front door from Matt and Lani, the two little cubs dressed in yellow sun dresses pawing at the screen door. “There’s your uncle Matt.” 
“And Aunt Lani.” Laura smiled. 
“Aunt Lani?” Jason asked, giving his boys a quick bounce he reaffirmed his grip on them. 
“Yep. Matt, Lani, come on in!” 
“Brought the steaks!” He cheered. 
“Oh good, you can cook, I got my paws full with the cubs.” He winked.
“Har har.” Matt mockingly laughed, the girls rushed in and tried to grab at Caden and Derek but the two were still happily clinging to their father. Matt gave Caden’s head a soft stroke before speaking. 
“Happy little cub now?” 
“Yeah.” Caden eagerly nodded. “Thank you Uncle Matt. I love you.” 
“Love you Uncle Matt.” Derek joined in. Giving the two a kiss on the head he replied.
“Love you guys too. Well hey, it’s a barbeque right? Do you still remember how to light it?” Matt smiled, heading for the backyard. 
“Well yeah, it runs on natural gas, so stick the hose up your-“ 
“Honey.” Laura cut in, clamping his mouth shut. “Back to form I see baby.” 
“Mmfmm.” 
“Daddy, daddy who’s this fuffy wolf!” Kendra asked, clinging to her father’s shorts. 
“That is Jason Fangmeyer. Caden and Derek’s daddy.”
“He’s like a big Caden.” Elena observed, suckling on her finger.
“Hi Jason, it’s a pleasure to meet you.” Lani greeted happily, trying to shake his hand while he held onto his cubs. “I’m Lani. I met Matt back at the hospital, not too long after the tragedy at the station.” 
“Pleasure, Jason Fangmeyer.” He smiled right back. 
“I couldn’t believe it when Matt told me you were back. Came home with this dopey happy look on him. He’s been in such a good mood today, even while shopping for dinner.” She giggled, bumping Matt’s backside with hers. 
“He hates shopping.” Jason cackled. 
“Oh I hate shopping.” Matt joined in with a good laugh. “But hey, not every day you get your best friend back.” He complimented ruffling Jason’s head.
“Alright boys.” Jason kissed each of them on the cheek. “I love ya like crazy but my arms are getting tired, we’ll cuddle up on the couch tonight huh? Watch a movie and relax?” 
“Ok dad.” Caden consented, leaping up to give his father a kiss on the cheek. “Love you dad.” Derek followed suit and gave him a kiss on the other. 
“Love you daddy.” 
“Love you guys.” 
“Buaah!! Wolf pack attack!!” Caden bellowed, scooping up Kendra and holding her upside down. “Gotcha now!” Kendra helplessly giggled as Elena was being chased out the back door by Derek.
“Can’t escape the wolf pack!” Derek called, rushing into the yard. 
“Honey I’ll get the steaks seasoned up, you wanna help Laura and Jason set up the patio.” 
“Yeah sure.” Matt happily agreed. 
“I don’t know if there’s any beer in the fridge but.” 
“Oh!” Matt snapped his fingers. Rushing for the door with Jason behind him. “The beer, help me bring in the beer. Left it in the trunk.” 
“Hahaha!”  

Back at the Oasis, Parker was doing the best he could to help cheer up his son. Presenting a platter of onion rings and some synthetic beef and nachos, he slid a side of dipping sauce over and took a seat next to him at the bar. Parker happily chomped into the onion rings with delight, Nick just offering up a slight smile, shaking his head. 
“You’re really enjoying this aren’t ya?” Nick commented. 
“Mmm.” Parker agreed, swallowing his food. “You know. Back when I was young. There was a drive-in place here in Sahara Square called R.J’s Eats. Your mother and I used to go there all the time. Fantastic onion rings and fries. Not to mention the milkshakes were amazing, she loved banana and strawberry. Anyway, R.J’s was the first place I worked at part time. R.J was a really cool camel, showed me the recipe for his onion rings. How to cook em just right. I actually liked working there, not just because of him but. Kept me out of the house. Having these now, it kind of reminds me of those times, you know?” 
“I get ya.” Nick understood, taking a bite of his food. “It’s good. Better than what they serve at R.J’s now.” 
“Yeah, really selling that one.” Parker winked. 
“It is. It’s just.” Nick sighed, lowering his head to the counter. 
“Judy.” 
“Mmm. I just.” Nick got up and walked behind the bar. “I wish and don’t wish I took this job, you know? It’s kind of like.” He tried to explain, rolling his paw. “It’s something I know she’d want me to do but, at the same time. How I had to do it felt wrong, you know?” 
“Leaving with no notice.” 
“Right on the money.” Nick noted, pouring himself another drink. “I can’t help but think I should have stuck with the mundane life, ya know? Part of me wanted some adventure, something other than birthday cakes and screaming cubs and trampoline parks.” 
“Wanted to do something more grown up.” 
“But you know!” Nick clasped his head. “I can’t figure it out! Why after just two months, would she go and find herself a new guy? Sure, she knows Nathan and all that, can skip the whole dating process but. Didn’t I deserve something!?” He exclaimed, pacing the room. “A freakin year or, maybe some kind of heads up she was seeing someone from the suits. Just picturing him with Judy, and I swear if my cubs start calling him dad.” 
“Nicky nicky nicky. Calm down son.” Parker urged, rushing from his seat to rest his paws on Nick’s shoulders. “Like I said, you just need some time to process things you know? Maybe something to take your mind off it.” 
“Huh.” Nick huffed, pulling out his phone. “I know something that’ll take my mind off it.” Dialing up Patrick.

The next thing they knew, Parker, Patrick, Nick, Finnick and Bryan were at a strip club in the Rainforest District. The name “The Wet Jaguar” highlighted over the bar in bright green neon letters, and right below the shape of the cat with legs straddled to either side. The whole place was laid out like a massive tiki hut, bamboo chairs and tables while the girls danced on both the main stage and three smaller ones dotting the room. Torches dotted the perimeter of dance floor and masks shaped like animal heads on the corners of the main stage. While the main stage lacked a pole to dance on, the others in the room kept to the tradition of a brass one, each with an exotic dancer stationed. So far, it was a female elk, vixen, mare and a wolf on the main stage. Nick and the group were parked at the stage with the vixen dancing. Nick clearly hitting the sauce hard, was holding a bottle of beer to match the half dozen on the table in front of him. 
“Take it off!” Patrick called out, throwing a 20 onto the table. Giggling she sat down on the lip of the stage, playing with the string on her thong. 
“Gonna have to pay more than that sexy boy.” Patrick had no qualms about whisking away a few more onto the stage to which she happily pushed toward the center. “That’s more like it.” 
“Yeah!!” Patrick cheered as Finnick, Bryan and Nick looked on. Parker was content to sit with his beer and watch the group going at it. The cream colored vixen pulling Patrick’s muzzle into her chest and sliding his head down to her crotch, she stripped away her thong and spread her legs nice and wide for him. Satisfied with her little show, she drizzled the thong across his nose and playfully shoved him back into his chair.
“WOOOO!!” Bryan, Finnick and Nick all hollered as several others around the table began cheering. After a couple minutes, a perky young fennec approached the table and pulled Finnick away. Bryan noticed and spoke up. 
“Whatcha up to there Fin?” 
“Oh, this is Teresa. I got her booked for a, private show.” Finnick laughed with a tip of his glasses. “See yaa’ll in half an hour! Come on sexy.” 
“Whatever you say, baby.” 
“I gotta admit Nick, I’m surprised you came out with us tonight.” Patrick leaned in, trying to speak over the music. 
“Yeah well, Judy’s decided I’m yesterdays news so. Fuck it! Let’s party!!” Nick shouted. 
“Oh good gravy.” Parker sighed. 
“You want some gravy hon?” One of the waitresses overheard as she passed. 
“No no, I’m good thank you.”
“Ladies and Gentlemammals, welcome to the The Wet Jaguar. Tonight for your viewing pleasure, stepping out onto the main stage. The sexiest of sexy tigers, a heat that can’t be beat. Miss Tara Flamestrider!!” 
“WOOOOO!!!!” The bar erupted in cheers. The lights dimmed for a moment, the spotlight aimed on stage as an eruption of flames brought out a tigress in a grass skirt and top with torches in either hand. An upbeat jungle rhythm kicked in, as she began spinning them in each hand, she twirled them like batons for a while, spinning and dancing, the flames whipping with every move until one of the prop managers threw another one to her. She started juggling the odd one out while keeping a good spin going on the main two. After a few more twirls and whirls, another torch was thrown in. Now she was clasping both by the base, spinning them in her paws and tossing them up into the air now and again to keep the crowd in awe. Striding up to the edge of the stage, she tossed up all four while back flipping and catching them just as she landed, aiming the torches briefly to her skirt and chest, they ignited and fell from her body. The crowd went into an uproar of cheers and hollers, including Nick, Patrick and Bryan. The tigress blew out the torches and as the lights rolled back up, she started to dance on the stage to entertain the crowd below. 
“That was awesome!” Bryan exclaimed. 
“Seen that kind of thing before, but damn, she did it fucking good!” Patrick joined in. 
“Hahaha, I think this calls for another round!” 
“Hell yeah!” Patrick cheered on, clanging bottles with Nick. “Hey hey hey!” He pulled Nick back briefly. “You know where *Hic* where we are right? This is the jungle. You know what to get!” 
“Ohhohoho fuck yeah!” Nick rubbed his paws in delight. Running up to the bar he ordered nine shots of Rainforest harmony. Parker perked up his brow, wondering what Nick was up to now. As Nick reclaimed his seat, a waitress came over with the shots ready to go, placing them before Bryan, Patrick and Nick. 
“Here we go guys!” Nick proclaimed. 
“Off on Safari!!” Patrick shouted. Snatching up the shots, they downed them one after another. “OOOOO damn that’s good!’ 
“WOOO!!” Nick carried on. Parker just shook his head and sighed. He wanted to step in and cut Nick off but, he knew he needed to blow off some steam.
“Damn, that’s some good shit right there. Hey hey hey, waitress! You guys got any coon girls in here or what!?” Bryan called out. 
“Oh! Tess is working tonight, I’ll send her your way sexy.” The sheep server winked. 
“Yeah, that’s right. Patrick ain’t the only one wettin his beak tonight!” Bryan laughed, slapping the table. 
“Hey now.” The vixen on the staged stepped down to Patrick, pulling on his cheeks. “Haven’t gone and forgot me have ya handsome?” 
“What can I get for 500?” Patrick smiled, producing the bills. The strippers eyes lit up. 
“Baby about 30 minutes of whatever the fuck you want.” 
“I want that muzzle choking on my cock.” 
“You’ll get that and more.” She breathed, pulling him into her chest. “Come on, private rooms are back there. Better be ready to fuck me hard.” 
“Hell yeah.” Patrick smiled dopily as she led him down the hall.
“Where’s he off to again?” Nick asked with a burp. 
“I think he’s off to fuck that vixen or something. Hey hey hey! You know what, I’m gonna get some east grove. Some of that good shit we were getting back in. *Hic* back in Predaton.” 
“Yeah yeah yeah, go grab it!” Nick encouraged. Parker carried on watching as Nick fell into a drunken stupor, pounding back shots with Bryan until finally Finnick came back and eventually Patrick. They carried on drinking for a good while until Parker had enough. Checking his watch it was 1:10AM as he approached the bar. 
“What’s there tab at?” He asked the moose working the counter. 
“Oh the big spenders? I don’t know how much on they spent on the girls but, just over 800 on drinks so far. They aint drinking cheap stuff.” 
“Son of a- cut the red fox off.” Parker slammed a few hundreds on the table. “Should cover his tab.” 
“Eh, no sweat. Getting a little rowdy anyway.”