The Wedding 2

Zoe:

It wasn't going to be too long before Joel arrived in town. There was enough gossip going around as one can imagine. It was like no one had a life and was wrapped into mine. I haven't run into AB, Lemon, George, Dash or Wade yet. Somehow the idea of Wade just makes me ill. I can't imagine how this conversation is going to turn out. Last I heard anything about him; he was busy with the Rammer Jammer. It's better to pull the band-aid off before it gets worse.

…..

AB/Lavon:

"So, how is Zoe?"

"She's getting settled AB as you are probably aware."

"Maybe we should see if she needs any help or anything."

"Let it go AB. She'll make her appearance when she's ready."

"Come on Lavon. You know I can keep a secret."

"It's not my business to tell AB. I'm not going to confirm or deny anything anymore. Drop it."

"Fine. I'll just have to talk to Zoe later on."

"Thank you. Now if you don't mind, I have to take care of some mayoral business."

Lavon leaves to the study room and AB takes off towards the carriage house, but not before being intercepted by Lemon.

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Lemon/George/AB:

"AB, what a coincidence to be running into you."

"What are you doing here Lemon? George"

"I was just stopping by to see an old friend. It feels like ages since we last caught up."

"Yeah. This probably isn't the best time Lemon. I'm sure your aware Zoe is back in town and well things are going to be getting a bit strange around here."

"AnnaBeth, spill it. What do you know? Is it true about Zoe?"

"Lemon I have no clue. Lavon refuses to tell me anything about her. She swore him to secrecy."

"Ladies, if Zoe wanted everyone to know her business she would of told everyone. Let it go."

They both turned towards George and said at the same time "you wouldn't understand." George throws his hands into his pockets and steps back while the two of them are talking as if he isn't there.

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Wade/Zoe:

He didn't have to look up to know the atmosphere had changed in the room. Zoe Hart was standing in his bar and starring right at him. He turned his back on her to finish taking care of his inventory when the clacking souls of her shoes stopped at the counter. It was impossible to ignore. The sooner he got this over with, the easier it would be to move on with his life. He took a deep breath and turned around.

"Zoe, I would say it was a surprise to see you in my bar but rumors of your return have been flying rapidly around here."

She stares at him for a moment before speaking. "Do you think we can talk alone? I don't want to discuss what I have to say in front of everyone."

"Sure. Let's go out back. I don't have much time. I've got inventory to take care of."

Zoe nodes her head and follows him out to the back of the bar. She takes in account of his appearance and notices how much weight he has lost since the last time she saw him. It still broke her heart to think of everything that happened, but she had moved on.

"So what is so important that we needed to talk out here?"

"I'm sure that you heard all of the rumors about everything and I wanted to clarify them before you get slammed from all sides. It's true that I'm getting married, but that's not the only thing. I'm pregnant. It wasn't planned or anything. It just happened."

"Well thank you Zoe Hart for letting me know. I'm pretty sure I can take it from here. Congratulations on your wedding and your baby. Now if you'll excuse me, I've got work to do."

"That's it. That's all you're going to say?"

"What else did you want me to say Zoe? Did you want me to ask you every little detail about when and where this is all going to happen? Did you want me to ask you about your fiancée? I don't care Zoe. You have your life and I have mine. I have a business to run. You can see yourself on the way out."

Zoe looks at Wade and proceeds to leave the back of the Rammer Jammer when things have hit the fan. In front of her is none other than Lemon Breeland with AB. This was going to get interesting.

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Lemon/AB/Wade/Zoe:

"Zoe Hart, what an unusual spot to see you again. What are you doing here?"

"Lemon, I was having a conversation with Wade. I was just leaving."

"Don't leave on my account."

"I wouldn't dream of it Lemon. I've got plans. Excuse me. AB, it's good to see you as always."

Zoe leaves the Rammer Jammer and that's when Lemon turns on Wade. "What is she doing here Wade and what was so important that she had to discuss it with you?"

"Drop it Lemon. It's not worth mentioning. Now if you don't mind, I have an inventory to take care of."

"Wade Kinsella, I will not be brushed off. You can tell me now or I'll get to the bottom of this myself."

"If I tell you, will you just go away?"

"Yes. Now spill Wade."

"Zoe just came by to tell me the rumors were true. She is getting married. Before you ask for the whole dates and all that crap, I have no idea. That was it."

"Why did she come here to talk to you though?"

"I have no idea. You know how she can be. Look, she's getting married. Life goes on."

"You do realize that I won't let her hurt you again after everything that's happened. She doesn't get the fairytale while some of us suffer."

"Lemon, you're being too dramatic. I've gotten over it. You need to do the same."

"It's not over. I won't let her come back into town and pretend like nothing has happened."

"Whatever makes you happy Lemon? I'm busy."

Lemon turns to AB and says "We've got to come up with a plan. You in?"

"I'm not sure I should be part of this scheme of your Lemon. Lavon would be really mad at me."

"AB, we are trying to get to the bottom of the truth. We can't let the guys we care about get hurt by Dr. Hart. She doesn't get the chance to make them miserable again."

"Lemon…you are on your own. I'm not getting involved in this."

"Fine AB. I will just have to figure out this myself."

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Zoe/Joel:

"Hi baby! Where are you?"

"Joel, is that you?"

"Of course it is. Are you coming to pick me up? I've already landed."

"It's early isn't it? I'm sorry that I'm not there. I had some business to take care of. I'm on my way."

"See you in a bit."

"I can't wait to see you Zoe."

"Me either."

Zoe jumps into her care and proceeds to mobile airport to pick up her fiancée, Joel Stevens.