Back, Baby
The moment Bellwether was squirreled away in the back of a ZPD cruiser with the rest of her goons, and her leg had been tended to by Wolford, and she and Nick had both given as complete a testimony as possible regarding how they had ended up in such a situation to uncover the truth behind the savage mammals in the first place, Judy had expected to have to plead for her old job back, beg for it, literally get on hands and knees and sob for it.
She had not expected Bogo to just toss her badge back to her with an unfamiliar smile and a “Good work, Hopps.”
Looking at the shiny copper, Judy could only think to say “But . . . I was gone so long . . .”
“It was the oddest thing,” continued Bogo, some of the other officers nearby chuckling. “Somehow, I put your resignation paperwork in the shred folder. Hope you enjoyed your vacation.”
Seeing the welcoming looks all around, feeling Nick’s paw rest on her shoulder to give a reassuring squeeze, Judy grinned and pinned the badge onto her shirt. “Not as much as I’ll enjoy being back, Sir.”