A/N: Hey guys! A little Zax one shot based on this week's episode (30/5/15) and a spoiler photo from Tumblr. Enjoy!

"Hey, you ready?" Max asked knocking at Zoe's door.

"Nearly! I'm impressed you manged to find a romantic night out for us. It usually just falls down to me."

"Well, I am a man of mystery Zo." he replied grinning.

Zoe slipped out of the bedroom, dressed in a knee length dark blue dress and a stunning pair of Jimmy Choo navy heels.

Max clutched dramatically at his chest. "God you're beautiful!"

"And you are incredibly chessey." she replied tapping his nose playfully. "So where is this romantic dinner?"

"Raffelero's. It's this nice little Italian place, you'll like it!"

"Hm, if you say so."

"Hey, I choked down sushi for you! Just give it a go."

"Fair point. Alright let's go."

The couple linked arms and headed outside to hail a cab.

"Wow, I clearly misjudged your choice in restaurants Max."

Raffelero's was a small restraunt on the high street of Holby. The interior was very regal, with lavishly decorated seats and tables. The couple were lead to a cozy candle light table in the corner, with a large picture of Venice hanging over the table.

"You haven't held back tonight have you?"

"Only the best for you Zoe."

The waiter arrived at the table and handed them their menus and read out the specials, before leaving them to make up their minds.

"Hey, I just need to pop to the gents. I'll be back in a sec." He smiled grinning at her.

Slipping off in the general directiom of the toilets, but peeled off at the last minute and found the waiter that had given them their menus.

"Hey are we still on?"

"Yes. Just give me the signal." Max beamed.

"Great, thanks again."

He rejoined Zoe at the table. "Decided what you're having yet? I hear they do a lovely Spag Bol."

"I'm thinking Spinach and Mozzarella ravioli." She replied, grinning at her partner.

"Mmm, sounds good. Think I'll stick with the spag bol though."

The pair ordered their meal and patiently waited for it to arrive.

"Have I ever told you how much I love you Zoe Hanna?"

Zoe looked up from her glass of red, suprise lighting up her eyes,

"What's got into you tonight?"

"Nothing. I'm just hopelessy in love with you."

"Max..." Zoe began as their meal arrived. The two ate in companionable silence. It was only when the waiter arrived to take their empty plates did Zoe realise something was afoot.

"Thanks." Max said to the waiter as he took his plate, giving him a small wink. The waiter nodded very slightly and hurried off. Zoe frowned slightly.

"Did you just wink at him?"

"No, why would I wink at the waiter?" He asked. At that moment an accordian player arrived at their table and began to play. Max grinned at Zoe, before taking the napkin from his lap and standing up.

"Max what're you-"

Zoe gasped as the porter dropped to one knee.

"Zo, I love you more than anyone woman I've ever met. I treasure every minute we spend together, and I fail to see a reason why we can't be together. I know our relationship is unconventional, but you would make the happiest porter in the world if you answer yes to this next question."

Max pulled a small box from his pocket, opened it and held it out to Zoe. It contained the most beautiful ring Zoe had ever seen.

"Zoe Hanna, will you marry me?"

There was a brief silence as the restraunt quietened to hear the consultant's answer.

"Yes. Yes, a thousand times YES!" Zoe squeled as the porter grinned and slipped the ring onto her finger. She pulled him into a deep and passionate kiss as the audience clapped and cheered around them. The waiter brought over acomplementary bottle of champagne, and the couple sat down, too happy to speak.

A/N: Hope you enjoyed it! I'll try and get a new chapter up for MTBKISA up at some point xx