Sorry for the wait. I hope you like this one :) It's another long one, hope that's ok. Cathy (cadenF) has been helping me out with this story so Thanks for that :D
"Am I going back to Bluebell tomorrow?" Zoe asked her mother as they walked through the Museum of Natural History
Candice rolled her eyes. Zoe has asked that every day for the last month. Her summer started off great, Candice took a month off to spend with Zoe but then she went back to work. Zoe was then left with the nanny every day, sitting in the loft, watching TV and occasionally going to the nearest park with Gigi and her nanny. Zoe was bored from there on out. She complained that her friends in New York talked funny and liked their clothes too much. Candice took the last week off before Zoe went back to spend time with her.
"No, but tomorrow when you ask me again, the answer will be yes."
"Yay" Zoe screamed jumping up in down "I've missed my friends and Daddy."
"I know you have" Candice smiled. "Aren't you going to miss the City a little bit?"
Zoe just looked at her confused "No. I have a lot of fun in Bluebell and no nanny's."
"Oh, so you stay alone when Daddy works?"
"No, I go to Wade and Jesse's house." she laughed "They play with me and we have fun."
"I see"
XX
"Daddy" Zoe screamed running through the airport towards her father
"Hi Baby Girl" he smiled and picked her up, giving her a kiss "I have missed you"
"I missed you too and Wade and Lemon and Jesse and Annabeth and George and Cricket and..."
"I get it, you missed your friends" Harley laughed "You will see them tonight at the Rammer Jammer, I'm sure."
XX
Zoe, Wade and the rest of the kids were getting ready for their Halloween party at school and discussing their costumes.
"Zoe, what are you going to be? I'm going to be a Princess." Lemon told her
"A doctor" Zoe smiled as she glued the last googley eye on her spider. She looked over at Wade and George "What about you guys?"
They looked up at her. "I'm going to be Superman, he can fly"
"You can't" Lemon told him
"Shut up Lemon" He scoffed "What are you going to be George?"
"A professor." he told him
"A what?" Wade asked
"A professor, it's a teacher for old people. My cousin Cole talks about them, he's in college"
"Sounds awesome" Wade rolled his eyes
Halloween night was spent in Town Square. They had carnival games, face painting and candy stations every 5 feet. All the kids were running around with their friends and the adults got to chat with theirs.
"Hi Annabeth, Hi Cricket" Zoe waved as she walked up to her friend "I love your witch costume, it's really cool Annabeth. Cricket, you look just like Smurffette"
"I know" Cricket smiled
"Thank you, you look like a real doctor." Annabeth commented
All of the sudden Wade and Jesse came running past them pretending they were flying.
"Wade! You almost hit me" Zoe yelled
"Sorry Doc, I can't control my speed when I'm in superhero mode"
Zoe rolled her eyes "Ugh, boys" she sighed to her friends "Hi George" she waved as he and his brother walked over to them
"Hi Zoe. You make a good doctor." he smiled at her
"Thank you" she smiled back "I like your tie"
"Thanks. Harry made fun of me."
"You look like a dork" Harry told him
"Shut up! So do you" George shot back
"Please! I would make an awesome baseball player." he laughed and walked away
"Lemon" Annabeth called and waved to her friend
"That is Princess Lemon to you" she said in her best royal voice
"Ha Princess Lemon, That's good."
"Shut up Lavon or I'll send you to the dungeon." Lemon shot back
"Pssh No one sends Lavon Hayes, linebacker for the Auburn Tigers to the dungeon."
The rest of the kids just laughed and then they all ran off to start collecting candy.
"Last one to the Snicker station is a rotten witch's eye" Jesse yelled as he past the group
XX
"Hey Zoe, I need you to pack up your suitcase for the weekend. I'm going fishing with Mr. Kinsella, Mr. Hayes and Dr. Breeland."
"Where I'm I going? To Wade's?" she asked hopefully
"Yes you are. So pack two or three outfits and whatever else you want. If you need help, just holler" he told her walking into his room
"Yes! Weekend at the Kinsellas" she cheered as she ran to her closet. She pulled out her little suitcase and started to pick out clothes. She packed three different outfits, her stuffed puppy that she can't sleep without a jacket and her scrunchies.
Harley walked in to see Zoe trying to stuff everything in the bag and zip it. "Whoa little girl, did you fold any of those clothes?" he laughed
"Daddy, I'm only 6, I can't fold clothes." she laughed and stood up from her bag. Harley shook his head and picked the bag up off the floor, placing it on the bed. He dumped it all out and started neatly folding the clothes. Zoe hopped up on the bed, sitting Indian style and watched her Dad. "Can I learn? she asked
"Sure ya can" he handed her the shorts. "These are easy, just fold them in half" he demonstrated
"That's easy" she took the pair from him and did it herself, then carefully placing them in the bag "I did it." she then folded the other two pairs and watched as Harley folded her shirts.
An hour later they were one their way to the Kinsella's. Zoe was so excited to spend the whole weekend with her friends. She ran up to the door and started knocking.
Earl opened the door a few seconds later. "Hey pretty girl" he smiled down at her and moving out her way so she could walk in "How are you?"
"I'm good, so excited to stay here this weekend." she smiled up at him
"The boys are excited too. They're in the backyard." he told her as Harley came up to the door
"Ok, Bye Daddy." Zoe waved and ran towards the backyard "Hi guys" she waved skipping down the steps to the backyard. What are we doing?" she asked squatting down next to Wade on the grass
"Trying to burn this ant with the magnifying glass."
"That's mean" she told them and got up and walked towards Jackie who was in her garden
"Hi" she waved
"Oh Hi sweetie. How are you? Are you ready to spend the weekend with those two?" she laughed
"I am" she smiled and nodded her head "Where am I going to sleep?" she asked sitting down on the ground
"You are going to sleep in Wade's room"
"Oh, where is Wade going?"
"In Jesse's room" she replied with a smile
"Oh, ok. I like your flowers."
"Thank you, do you know what kinds they are?"
Zoe shook her head "No, ma'am. But the yellow ones are my favorite."
"Those are Black-Eyed Susans. They are my favorite as well."
"Zoe" Wade called from across the yard
Zoe turned to him "What?" she asked
"Come here" he waved his arm
"No, you're hurting the ant" she told him
"It's just ant, Zo" Jesse said "Don't be such a girl."
"I am a girl" she told them
"So, doesn't mean you have to act like one" he mocked
"Shut up Jesse" Wade told him and shoved him to the ground
Jesse shot up from the ground and went after his brother who was now half way to his mom and Zoe.
"Jesse freeze." Jackie told him "You two are not going to start already; your father hasn't even left yet."
After that the night went fine. They had dinner watched a movie and were sent to bed. Jackie read them all a bedtime story and then brought Zoe into Wade's room. Zoe climbed into bed and snuggled up with her stuffed animal.
"Good night Sweetie." If you need anything I am right down the hall. Don't hesitate to come see me." she told her and kissed her forehead
"Good night" Zoe smiled, curled up with her puppy and closed her eyes
The next day when Zoe woke up she wasn't sure what she should do. She didn't want to get out of bed and walk downstairs if no one was awake. If she was at home she would have just turned the TV on and waited for Harley to come down stairs. She sat in bed for a little longer but then heard footsteps in the hallway. She walked over to the door and opened it a crack. She saw Wade and Jesse walking downstairs. She opened the door and followed them.
"Morning Zoe." Wade smiled when he looked back and saw her following them
"Good Morning" She smiled back
After breakfast Jackie needed to run into town to pick up a hammer for Earl for his birthday from Nate's Hardware.
The kids got their shoes on and left the house. They walked into town and straight to the hardware store. They walked in and over to the counter.
"Hi Nate, how are you today?" Jackie greeted
"I'm fine Jackie and how are you and the kids. I see you have Miss. Zoe today as well."
"Yes, she is ours for the weekend." she smiled down at the little girl
Nate nodded "You here for Earl's hammer?"
"Yes, please." she smiled
"Alright, I have it in the back. Be right out." he then went into the back room
"Jesse get down." Jackie yelled at the boy who was halfway up a ladder "Wade, put that down." she scolded and Wade put the saw back where he found it. "Jesse, get down." she said again. She then looked back at Zoe who was still standing by her side "I should have had girls." she laughed and Zoe smiled up at her.
Nate came back out and Jackie started talking to him again. Zoe turned around to see Wade poking Jesse with a screwdriver "Wade" she yelled at him. Wade snapped his head towards her and dropped the screwdriver. Zoe just rolled her eyes and shook her head "Boys" she said under her breath
After the hardware store they went back home and Jackie sent them outside to play. She called them in for lunch and then sent them right back outside. When it started to get a little dark, they went back inside, washed up and watched TV until dinner was ready. After dinner they got to watch a movie before bed. Jackie was sitting at the kitchen table doing her nails while they watched the movie. Zoe got up from the couch and walked over to her.
"What are you doing?" she asked sitting on a chair
"Painting my nails." Jackie smiled over at her
"They're pretty" Zoe smiled leaning over the table to get a better look
"Would you like me to do yours?"
"Would you?" Zoe asked with a huge smile
"Of course. Do you want blue or purple?"
"Ummm purple" she answered
Jackie laughed at her enthusiasm and when she was done with her own she started on Zoe's.
"I've never had my nails painted before."
"No? You're Mama never did them?"
"No, said she was in a rush."
Jackie just sighed. She didn't understand Zoe's mom at all. She has heard Zoe talk about how she was with the nanny most of the summer or that her mom didn't do much with her, it made her heart hurt. How could someone be to busy for their children. Candice has only been here once to spend time with Zoe and that was over a year ago. Harley also has told her that she doesn't really call either.
After she was done with Zoe's nails, Zoe gave her the biggest hug she could. "Thank you so much. I love them."
"You're welcome Sweetie, anytime."
By then the movie was over and the boys were walking into the kitchen.
"Zoe, you missed the movie." Wade said
Zoe shrugged her shoulders "So, you're Mama painted my nails." she smiled and showed the boys
"Their purple." Wade said
"Yep. Do you like them?" she asked
"I guess"
"Alright kids, time for bed. I'll read you all a story if you hurry up and get upstairs." Jackie told them
After the story Jackie brought Zoe into Wade's room and tucked her in for the night. About 10 minutes later Zoe heard her door start to open.
"Hello?" she asked
"Hi" Wade waved and closed the door quietly
"What's up?" she smiled sitting up
"Not tired and Jesse fell asleep already." he told her and climbed up on the bed
"Oh, ok"
"Who's that?" he asked pointing to her puppy
"Mrs. Paws, my puppy. I've had her since I was little."
"I have a turtle over there, his name is shell" he told her picking up with turtle and putting it on the bed
They talked for a while and colored a few pictures and then both fell asleep.
The next morning Jesse walked into the kitchen "Mom, Wade's missing." he told her
"What?" she asked him
"He wasn't in bed when I woke up this morning." he shrugged
Jackie walked up stairs and opened the door to Wade's bedroom. Wade was curled up at the bottom of the bed with a blanket tossed over him, his head on Shell the Turtle and a crayon in his hand and Zoe was laying with her feet on her pillow and her head next to Wade. She smiled and closed the door over again. She walked back a couple minutes later with her camera and took a quick picture, then woke them up.
"Hey you two. Time to wake up for church." she told them
They both opened their eyes and stretched. The crayons fell to the floor and Zoe sat up.
"Hi" she yawned while rubbing her eyes
"Morning" Wade smiled sitting up
"What were you two doing all night?" Jackie asked as she sat down next to Zoe and straightened out her hair
"Coloring" Wade told her and pulled a piece of paper off the floor "See."
"Very nice. How late did you stay up?" she laughed
Wade shrugged his shoulders "Don't know"
"You two better not fall asleep in church" she smiled "Come on, let's get some breakfast."