Zoe slowly sat up taking her surroundings in. Everything that happened with Joel had only seemed like a dream. Waking up this morning Zoe had hoped it would stay as her dream but looking around the carriage house reality sunk in. She was alone. Zoe slowly got up stretching her muscles out in the process. Digging through a few boxes Zoe found an outfit to wear for the day. Clothes in hand Zoe headed to the bathroom for a nice warm shower.

Wade was up early. Something he was use to since he had to be at the Rammer Jammer to open. He took a quick shower, tossing clothes on as he walked to his door. He headed to Lavon's to get some breakfast made for Zoe. He was going to be there for her. Wade made pancakes, bacon and eggs all before Lavon got up. With being able to dodge Lavon, Wade was waiting on Zoe's couch when she walked out of the bathroom.

"Morning Doc." Wade smirked realizing that Zoe had yet to notice him. Zoe turned around with a shriek.

"Wade what are you doing here?" Zoe asked her hand tightly grabbing her chest. She figured that Wade would've either stayed at Vivian's last night or he would already be at the Rammer Jammer. The last place Zoe had expected him to be was on her couch. She found it comforting that he was here for her, in her time of need.

"Figured you'd be hungry." Wade pointed to the plate of food. "I wanted to see how you're holding up this morning." Wade stood rubbing his neck suddenly becoming a little nervous.

"Better or maybe it's worse than yesterday. I haven't figured it out yet. But you're a big help in getting over this Wade. Thanks for last night and for the food." Zoe smiled sitting down on the couch bring the plate of food with her.

"It was nothing Zoe." There was just something about Zoe that made Wade wanna stay and take care of her. "If you need anything come find me."

"Sure thing Wade." Zoe replied swallowing the food in her mouth. They shared an awkward smile before Wade left. Zoe shook her head laughing. She was happy that things between her and Wade were going good, after everything. She could never get enough of the sweet loving side of Wade.

Wade walked into the Rammer Jammer with an extra pep in his step a grin had fully replaced his trademark smirk. He got a few confused looks and plenty of amused looks. Wade went about his daily business humming to himself. A few hours later when the lunch rush had slowed down a nervous looking Wanda approached Wade. "Uh Wade?" She asked fiddling with the rag in her hand.

"What can I do for you Wanda?" Wade asked as he stocked up behind the counter.

"It's just you've been in this strangely chipper mood all day. What gives?" Wanda asked chewing on her lip looking down at the counter hoping she hadn't crossed a line.

"Can't a man be happy?"

"Of course but Wade you have been humming all morning, you never hum."

"I'm happy Wanda, doesn't mean anything. Now don't you have work to do?" Wade gave her a look. Wanda sighed and headed back to work. Had he been humming? Wade hadn't even noticed it. Thinking back on things the last time he was ever happy enough to hum was when he first met Zoe, he had refrained from doing so but now he couldn't explain it. He cared for Zoe as a friend, they were friends. He had Vivian, he liked Vivian, he was no longer in love with Zoe Hart.

Zoe was keeping to herself walking down main street headed to the Rammer Jammer for a late lunch. Most the morning Zoe had tuned out. She went through her work, in a zombie mood. What patients had come in Brick saw leaving Zoe to do some paper work. Zoe wanted to talk to AB but she hadn't been at work.

"Zoe please do tell." Zoe stopped in front of the Rammer Jammer seeing Dash suddenly appear. "Where is Joel? Did you guys break up? Is it because of Wade?" Zoe had feared this would happen when people realized Joel was no longer, closing her eyes and taking a deep breath Zoe ready herself.

"Joel is in New York, things didn't work and no it's not because of Wade." Zoe replied. "Now if you'll excuse me." Dash nodded letting Zoe go. Dash hurried off ready to tell the whole town about Joel skipping out of town. Zoe sat down with a huff. "Can't a break up ever stay between two people? Is it really the town's business?" Zoe asked getting Wade's attention.

"In this town nothing's safe. You should know this Doc." Wade replied pouring her a glass of wine.

"Tell me you didn't chase Joel outta town?" Tom yelled storming up to the counter looking at Wade. "Zoe I'm sorry and I feel your pain."

"I didn't chase Joel out of town." Wade stated pouring Zoe more wine.

"Then why else would he leave Wade? Hmm?" Tom asked accusingly at Wade. "Dash said it had to do with you?" Zoe could see that Wade was slowly losing his cool.

"Tom, Joel left because New York is his home and things just didn't work out. Wade had nothing to do with this. He didn't even know about it Tom." Zoe explained turning to look at Wade. "Can I get a burger with extra fries?"

"Coming right up Doc." Wade headed off to make Zoe's food himself. Tom shook his head walking off like he had just lost his favorite toy. Zoe laid her head on the counter. She couldn't take much more of everyone asking about Joel. "I made it to go."

"Wade you are a life saver." Zoe beamed getting up. She went to pull some money out of her purse but Wade stopped her.

"It's on the house." Wade smiled handing the bag to her. Zoe smiled back taking her food and downing the last of her wine. She was gonna head home and ignore everything going on around her in this town.

"Hey AB." Zoe smiled walking out of the Rammer Jammer seeing her friend.

"Zoe, I just heard the news. How are you holding up?" AB slipped her arm through Zoe's.

"It sucks AB. Break ups never get easier. I thought every thing was going wonderful with Joel. Not only did he leave but my mother is still planning on moving down here. I can't deal with all of that. I hate it AB." Zoe explained a hint of sadness to her voice. "Wade has been nothing but nice since he found out last night."

"Wade?" AB asked hiding her excitement.

"I moved back to the carriage house, Wade come over to help me move in, blew off his date with Vivian and everything." AB stayed quiet. She had a feeling that things were going to get complicated for Zoe and Wade very soon. Everyone else could see that neither one had stopped loving the other. AB would stay out of it and let it all play out until Wade or Vivian saw what was going on. "AB wanna get some ice cream? We can have a girls day and talk about how horrible men are."

"Sounds like a good afternoon to me." AB replied with a smile.

Thanks for all the love with this story so far. I know not much happens in this chapter but I like to think it's the little things that make the big picture. There will be more Zade in the next chapter.