So last time you saw Max and Zoe they were heading off back to New York. This fic will give you an insight into what became of their lives after Holby. there will be some significant time jumps, so i can just focus on the main events in their lives. at the moment I've planned it to be 5 chapters long. this will complete the final of 4 parts.

Part one : If you want me I'm yours

Part two : How could I live before

Part three : I want you to stay

Part four : Home is where the heart is.

I hope you enjoy, the journey is nearly at the end.

6 months later

Zoe awoke to the early morning New York sun rise. A band of pink spread across the sky. She stood leaning on the windowsill looking out across the city.

"Morning beautiful" max said and she slipped his hands around her waist, and placing a kiss on her neck she turned her head to face him. Kissing his lips.

"Morning come on need to get ready for work."

"Just five more minutes"

"Nope you have to get to work as well you no longer do 'nothing' remember!"

"Oh yeah I remember. You're happy aren't you?"

"Yes a lot happier than I have been since the accident"

"Good I was just checking" he pulled his top over his head and then zipped up Zoe's dress before spinning her round and kissing her.

Max sat down on the bed already to go. "Now who's going to make us late?"

"Max. Shut up."

Once they were both successfully in the car they drove to the hospital. The sign in front of them read 'New York General Hospital'. Zoe had been working there for just over 5 months now and max had been offered a position as ICT Support a months later. He spent a lot of time in the ED as their system was constantly going down to the amount of cases admitted and the computers couldn't cope. But max didn't mind as it was meant more opportunity to see Zoe. They still had there cigarette breaks together and had adopted a new smoking spot.

Zoe had become herself once again, she was no longer scared of walking down the street and the nightmares had stopped. She was finally free to get on with her life again. Although everyday whether she cared to admit it or not she missed Holby. They were always her second family. And she did feel guilty for abandoning them. Maybe one day she would go back to stay. But for now this was her future.

Max and Zoe had recently bought and moved into a 3rd floor apartment just a short drive from the hospital. It was truly a different life to either was used to. Although that had spent a few months in New York the first time they left Holby it was nothing like this.

Zoe had just got home and since max still had another two hours left on his shift Zoe decided it was time to write home. She pulled out hr laptop and opened her emails.

Connie,

I hope everything is running smoothly back in Holby and that you guys don't miss me too much! I have to say I'm happier than I have been in a long while but I miss home like crazy. I'm sure it won't be too long before we come and visit. You guys were my second family. I know Max misses it all the time but won't say anything for the fear of upsetting me.

I have to say something I should have said before I left. Connie you are one of the best things that ever happened to the ED and I thank you for that as I knew when I left that it would be in safe hands. Otherwise I wouldn't be where I am now.

Things have changed for the better, the nightmares have ceased and I'm finally able to put that whole ordeal behind me. Say hello to the gang for me I trust that you are treating them well. (Not too well, have to keep them in their place or before you know it you know it you're trapped in a zoo)

Stay in touch, hear from you soon I hope.

Love Zoe xx

Zoe pressed sent and sat back. She still had yet to email some of the others but for now she still was getting used to calling New York home.

At that moment the door opened and in waltzed Max.

"Good shift?"

"It was thank you, I'm kind of liking this 'actual' work business. It feels a lot more rewarding."

"I'm glad to hear it. Do you want to go have pizza tonight?"

"You haven't cooked have you?" max said smiling at Zoe.

"You knew me far too many busy jobs to do to have time to cook"

"Oh Zoe what am I going to do with you"

"Well vie made a list!"

"Excuse me hang on! I'm the one who makes lists around here."

"Well I thought if you can so can me"

"How rude…"

"You'll love it!"

"Will I know" max said as a cheeky grin spread across his face, he stepped towards Zoe pulling her to her feet. She was a lot shorter without her heels on and max was always shocked at their height difference. He pulled her closer.

"Whether you can cook or not, I still love you"

"I love you too! No can we order pizza I'm hungry"

"Yes yes!" before letting go he kissed her and then went to get the pizza menu.

Please review. There'll be more soon xx