Two Harts can make a Home.

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"You have got to be kidding me!"

Zoe raised her eyes to the mirror in front of her, to look at Tyler's reflection in it. He had just walked into her room, wearing Wade's red shirt and jeans. The shirt was on over a black t-shirt and was rolled up to the elbows while the jeans were turned up slightly resting on his own black converse. He stubbornly kept the hat turned backwards on his head.

Tyler raised his arms and exclaimed, "These just fit me! And I look like I just finished work on the farm!"

Zoe snorted and went back to applying eyeliner. "Don't be ridiculous," she said, "You wouldn't wear a shirt like that while farming."

A huff in reply was all she got and Zoe placed the eyeliner back on her dresser. "Well, I think we're just about ready. But you have called your parents like I told you too right?" Tyler gave her a nod as he walked out the door. Zoe frowned at this but followed him anyway.

They were soon at Lavon's and Zoe breezed into the kitchen, proclaiming that she was starving. Tyler walked after but nearly toppled over her when his cousin stopped suddenly in the kitchen.

Tyler followed Zoe's frozen gaze to see a blonde woman with a scary fashion sense and a love of red lipstick standing by the counter. Oh he knew who she was. Zoe mentioned her in her emails as well.

Lemon looked just as happy to see Zoe and she said, "Dr. Hart. It appears Lavon did not tell you about George and me joining you for dinner?"

"No," Zoe said, briskly, "He did not."

Tyler cleared his throat but before Zoe could introduce him, Lavon walked into the kitchen. He stopped when he saw the two women glaring at him. A look of pure fear appeared on his face but he was saved by Wade and George entering the room behind him.

"Zoe" George said, "Lavon was nice enough to invite us for dinner as well. Isn't this going to be great?" The last part was directed at his fiancé who just raised an eyebrow in reply.

A silence fell over the group and then Wade said, "Hey kid, I see the clothes fit you." Everyone turned to Tyler and finally Lemon said, "Ah yes, I heard from Wade that there was a new Hart in town. As if we didn't have enough New York influence already."

Zoe's temper was already near boiling point and the jab at her cousin did not help. But before she could say a word, Tyler whipped the hat off his head and smiled at her charmingly.

"Actually Miss Breeland, I've hardly spend time in New York because I go to school in London. Isn't that where you must have gotten your outfit?"

Jaws dropped around the room when Lemon smiled at him. "Oh I don't buy my outfits in London. I pick up a few things in town and make some adjustments myself."

Tyler walked towards her and replied, "Are you sure? I'm almost certain that I've seen that dress in the shops in London. I guess you just must have the eye for fashion."

He held out his arm for her and said, "May I escort you to the table?"

Lemon blushed and linked her arm through his. "You have wonderful manners. I am assuming you got them in the London school of yours since Zoe doesn't seem to have acquired the same kind."

Tyler smiled and said, "Oh I just know how to treat a lady with the right kind of respect." As they walked into the dining room with Lemon chattering on, Tyler sent a cheeky smile back at the shocked people in the kitchen.

Wade was the first to speak. "Well, get out your history books, because I think pigs just started flying."

"How did he-," Lavon said in confusion.

"He's always been able to charm people," Zoe said, "It's like it's built into him, the little... I need a drink." With that she walked over to the wine.

Dinner was strange to say the least. Lemon was completely under Tyler's spell. She chatted to him and he listen like she was the most interesting person he had ever met. George didn't know what to make of it, Lavon was just as confused and the two of them kept sending each other these looks. Zoe felt slightly disgusted at her cousin charming Lemon while Wade thought this was all hilarious.

It was only when Lemon went to get dessert from the kitchen that Zoe finally said, "Ok, what the hell was that?"

Tyler grinned and replied, "I was being nice to the lady CZ, and maybe you should try it."

"Maybe you can sleep outside tonight," she replied.

"Just one question," George asked, "Why do you call Zoe 'CZ'?"

Tyler shrugged, "It stands for Cousin Zoe, but I always call her that since it sounds like I'm calling her sleazy."

This only caused Wade to burst out into laughter. Zoe was about to punch him in the arm but her phone rang. When she saw the caller ID, she said, "It's your Mom, Tyler. Follow me." With a sigh Tyler followed his cousin out to the porch.

Wade slowly stopped laughing and let out a sigh. But he stopped when he saw Lavon and George looking at him. "What?" he asked.

"It's the hair," George said.

"And that charm," Lavon added.

George nodded and said, "Not to mention the sense of humour."

Before Wade could ask what they were talking about, Lavon said, "But its Zoe's eyes."

"And Zoe's brain."

"What are you two talking about?" Wade exclaimed, looking between the two of them.

"Well," George said with a shrug, "We were just wondering if you and Zoe met fifteen years ago and didn't tell us."

It clicked in Wade's mind and he said, "Tyler doesn't act that much like me."

"Wade, I was your friend back when you were fifteen, remember?" George asked, "You were nearly exactly like him."

"But more stupid, I'm guessing," said Lavon helpfully.

Wade threw at napkin at him and replied, "Tyler isn't our kid, you idiots."

"Oh we know that," Lavon said, "It's just hilarious to watch the three of you together." Wade had no reply.

-Zoe and Tyler-

"Caroline! Aunt Caroline, calm down, he's right here. I'm looking at him right now."

Tyler rolled his eyes at Zoe's reassurances to his mother over the phone. As he leaned against the porch rail, he already knew what had happened. The school had found him missing and called his parents-or rather his parents' secretaries. Then they called around to the people in New York with no avail and when he refused to answer his phone, they called family members who had braved the scary outside world of Manhattan. In other words, they called Zoe.

"He arrived this morning; he told me he had called you."

Tyler winced at this and looked at Zoe who was glaring at him. The glare soon turned to a look of confusion as his mother continued to talk. "Really? That's great. I'm sure he'll be back in time for that, though. He's only staying a few days. Do you want to talk to him?"

Tyler held out his hand with a sulk but when Zoe replied, "Oh alright then...he'll call you later", Tyler retracted his hand slowly.

As he folded his arms, Zoe put the phone back in her pocket and said, "Your mom said she would talk to you later."

Tyler snorted, "Ya, sure." Before he could go back into the house, Zoe asked, "What did she mean though when she said you had an internship lined up in London?"

Her cousin shrugged and replied, "Mom and Dad got me this internship with some company in the city. Apparently it's going to be my future career so should really put some work into it."

"That's great!" Zoe said, "What does the company do?"

Tyler shrugged again, holding his arms out for emphasis. "I have absolutely no idea. But since when has that ever mattered?" With that Tyler walked back into the house, meeting Wade in the doorway.

"You ok, kid?"

Tyler just grunted in response and walked away. Wade turned to Zoe and asked, "Is he ok, Doc?"

Zoe sighed and replied, "I don't know. I do think you were right about his parents trying to control him though." She paused and then asked, "Can I ask you something?" When Wade nodded, Zoe said, "If your kid had been missing for two days and you had just found him, wouldn't you want to talk to him right away?"

"Honestly?" Wade replied, "If it was me, it would be the first thing I'd want to do."

Zoe nodded absentmindedly and Wade placed a hand on her arm. "Hey, try not to worry. If there is more going on here, Tyler's going to need you on his side."

With that he held the door open for her and she smiled thankfully as they walked inside.

-Later-

Lemon and George had gone home, leaving Wade and Zoe to clean up while Tyler and Lavon talked about football at the counter.

"Homecoming? I haven't been at Homecoming in a long time," Tyler said, "They don't have it in England. But I heard it's a big deal around here."

Wade walked by putting some plates in the cupboard and Lavon said, "Oh ya, it's a huge deal, one of the main events. Everyone gets really excited."

"Yes, because I doubt much else takes place," Tyler responded, receiving another smack on the back of the head from Wade as he walked past again.

"Stop doing that!"

"Stop insulting my town and I will."

"Boys, play nice," Zoe said, giving them both a glare. Lavon looked between the three of them and just shook his head.

"I feel like I should help," Tyler said, "I mean you did invite me to dinner."

"Tyler you put Lemon in a good mood while she and Zoe were in the same room. I feel like I should give you a medal," Lavon said with a grin.

Late that night when Zoe had finally made her way to bed and the lights were off in the house, Tyler lied back on the guest bed and stared at the ceiling. Minutes past, the only sounds being that of the insects outside and the gentle breeze.

Still, he could not sleep.

Finally after two hours of tossing and turning, Tyler got up and went to sit on the porch, hoping fresh air would help. But it was like it had ever helped before.

Still, as he stared out at the lake and the moonlight, Tyler had to admit, Bluebell was beautiful. It was around three when he heard the front door open and a sleepy Zoe popped her head out.

"I'm sorry if I woke you," he whispered, as if his voice would break the silence of the night.

Zoe shook her head and replied, "I couldn't sleep when I first got here either. It was way too quiet."

"Ya...too quiet," Tyler mumbled and Zoe frowned at her unhappy cousin.

"But I was thinking, since your internship doesn't start for a while and you're not really doing anything at school-."

"I've already covered the curriculum for the year," Tyler said and Zoe rolled her eyes.

"Oh, I forgot you're a genius," she said sarcastically, "Anyway, since you're practically free, maybe I can get you a couple of days here with your favourite cousin!"

Tyler frowned at her and asked, "What aren't you telling me? Remember CZ, I can always tell when you're lying."

Zoe sighed and walked all the way onto the porch to stand beside him. As she folded her arms, she said, "Your mom said that the school wasn't too happy with you taking off. Apparently it's not the first time you've misbehaved either."

Tyler shrugged and replied, "It's not easy. I'm either too smart or too stupid or too sarcastic. Either way, I didn't like it there."

"Apparently," Zoe said, "But while your parents are trying to get you back in, they might let you stay here for a few days. You seem like you need the break."

Tyler smiled and replied, "Thanks CZ." Zoe smiled and walked back inside.

It was around four that Tyler finally found some sleep but he awoken just a few hours later by his fully dressed cousin. "Get up! Lavon is driving us into town."

As she walked out of the room, Tyler said, "What do I need to go into town for?"

"You'll see!"

That was never good. Tyler fell back onto his pillow and rubbed his eyes.

"Hurry up!"

Grabbing some jeans and a blue t-shirt he had borrowed from Wade, Tyler dressed, grabbing a piece of toast on his way out the door to the car. It was only when they were driving through the town did Tyler lean forward to address Zoe in the front seat.

"I get that you have work, but why do I have to go?"

"You have work too," Zoe said, hopping out of the now stopped car, leaving a stunned Tyler and a chucking Lavon behind her.

"What?" Tyler said as he scrambled out of the car and followed his cousin into a building. He caught her a second later and asked, "What do you mean I have work?"

Zoe sighed and adjusted her handbag on her shoulder. "I talked to your mom this morning and you can stay here for a few days. But I am not having you sit around in my house."

"I wouldn't!" Tyler said, "I would sit around Lavon's house; he's the one with the widescreen TV!"

Zoe frowned and replied, "You are going to help out here for a few hours and no buts."

"Here?" Tyler then finally looked around the room and when he turned around he saw Wade, leaning against the Rammer Jammer bar, with a cloth over his shoulder.

"Trust me kid, this is going to annoy me, more then it annoys you."