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Every single moment that he and Zoe ever had, every single kiss they ever shared, every morning he woke up to find her next to him, every single argument they ever had, every single time she gave out to him. It all raced through his mind as he sat in the waiting room. The waiting room he was in not too long ago doing the exact same waiting with the exact same people but this time it was different, this time he was terrified. All he wanted to do was scream, scream at the doctors and nurses for not giving them an update, at the radio that echoed down the halls, at the coffee machine for making that buzzing noise and at himself for leaving her.

He wasnt alone in this fear, to his right sat Jesse, to his left Lavon, across from them were George and Tansy. Lemon sat beside George and Ruby sat beside Tansy a tactical thing installed by Lavon. Annabeth and Brick arrived shortly after but only added to the silence. Wade sat with his head in his hands as he was feeling that sick feeling he hadnt felt in a long while.

'Lemon, why is Ruby here?' George whispered to her but Lemon shot him a look as he mouthed 'ok' and turned back around. It was 3.30am they had been here for 3 hours approximately and only once had anyone given them an update. No matter how hard Brick tried he was unable to get any updates and whenever he would lynch a young nurse all she could say was wait. Wait. Wade hated waiting, he hated it as a child when his mother told him to wait for her in the car and he hated it now when Zoe would tell him to wait as she got ready which could take as long as the night itself. Although he hated it, he would do anything to be at home watching her try on a million outfits before deciding on one, he would do anything just to hear her laugh.

To think just 3 years ago no one in town liked her or admitted to liking her, Lemon despised her as did Brick, Annabeth wouldnt be seen in public with her and George had a crush on her. No one would let her in and break the Bluebell mold but now, they were all here holding there breath and praying for her to come out on the other side. It was a testimony to her courage and her determination and to her heart. Her heart that was broken by so many, her mom, her dad, Harley and so many more a heart that rarely let anyone in but when it did it showed her loving and caring and amazing few got inside that heart but one person had the biggest place there and everyone knew it because she had the biggest place in his too.

'That was Zoe's mom, she can't get a flight out of New York due to the weather and she can't get hold of Zoe's dad but she said to keep her updated and she'll be down as soon as she can' Lavon said as he put his phone back in his pocket and sat back down, Wade could only nod as he seemed to be struggling with words recently.

'I hate that man..he doesnt deserve Zoe' Wade blurted out.

'I hate him too' Brick added.

'I hate him also' George said.

'I really hate him' Lemon interjected bringing a small smile to Wades face.

'Are you all here for Zoe Hart ?' a nurse asked as she rounded the corner. Everyone shot up out of their seats as Lavon put his hand on Wades shoulder and edged him out of the crowd.

'Are you..' she looked down at her chart 'Wade Kinsella?' he nodded as he felt weak, his stomach in knots and his finger tips numb as she smiled 'Wade, you wanna met your son?' A sigh of relief darted across the waiting room as tears came to Wades eyes Lavon had to nudge him along but Wade pulled him aswell 'Your comin', its your baby too Lavon' that was the most he had said all night and Lavon couldnt help but smile as the nurse led them down the long corridor and through a set of double doors before stopping in front of a window.

'Ok, he is fine but seen as he was in distress for the last couple of hours we have him in observation, the incubator is purely mandatory procedure so there is no need to worry. You cant hold him just yet but there is a hole in the incubator for your hands, make sure to disinfect before going in and here..' she handed them plastic apron like covers 'just for hygiene' she smiled as she led them in the door. It was silent, not the silence of the car ride or of the waiting room but a peaceful silence. The only noise was that of the nurse who sat at a desk in the corner typing away on her computer.

The nurse pulled up two seats beside the incubator, as Wade got closer the tiny baby was becoming more and more clearer. He was asleep but his soft breathing pattern was enough to bring tears to Wades eyes. He was wrapped in a light blue blanket and had a white hat on, he looked so peaceful the two men almost didnt want to disturb him.

'So what you think Wade, have we got ourselves a linebacker ?'

Wade scoffed ' You kiddin' ? With my good lucks and Zoe's ego.. QB all the way' Lavon let out a little laugh as the two men sat their staring at the baby.

'Pretty amazin' huh?'

'Yeah..'

'You did good man'

'We did good.' Wade let his head drop as he thought of Zoe, how this moment should be shared together instead he was unsure of where she was or how she was. Lavon turned to the nurse 'Excuse me m'am would you be able to tell us how Zoe is doin'? The nurse flipped through her chart ' It says here she's in recovery but you wont be able to see her for a while yet' the nurse noticed the fear and desperation in both their eyes ' Dont worry, she made it through surgery fine and will be up and about in no time. That baby is lucky he has such strength they were all amazed he made it through but now I see where he gets it from. It's a Christmas miracle'

Wade sat back in the seat as he let out a sigh of relief and happiness. It was all worth it, the fighting and the break up and the monogamous casually, it had all led to this moment this amazing moment, a moment that could never be topped. He was the luckiest guy in the world but this night was about to get better as the baby began to stir, he kicked his legs around and raised his arms a bit before slowly opening his eyes. He had Zoe's eyes, they were like planets they were so big but beautiful, so beautiful.

The nurses expected him to cry as did Wade and Lavon instead he just lay there staring at the two men.

'He probably thinks we're a couple' Wade said without really thinking what he was saying as Lavon and the nurses gave a little laugh. The baby then began to doze back off as a doctor walked in.

'Wade, you can see Zoe now' he nodded as he stood up, he didnt want to leave his son's side but he also wanted to run to Zoe. 'Dont worry' the nurse said 'We'll be here all night to look after him, go be with your girl' he gave a ghost smile as he rubbed the baby's hand once more before leaving.

'Hey Lavon, can you let everyone know what's happening ? And also not have them announce it to the enter town just yet?'

'Sure thing buddy and hey, congrats man now go be with Zoe.'

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'Trust Dr. Manhattan to manage to get a hospital room all to herself huh? Either they are terrified of ya or no one in Mobile is sick at 4am on Christmas morning' he smiled as he played with her hand as he waited for the typical Zoe response to tell him to shut up but instead all he heard was the beeping of machines, yet another kind of silence.

'The doctor said you will wake up on your own time, but that me talkin' to you might speed it up you know familiar sounds and all that, so I'm talkin' Doc and you know I am no good at all this. To think this time last year we were havin' sex on my couch while your mom played monopoly with Lavon and listened to him cry over Ruby, who is here by the way, but you already know that and now, a year later here we are' He took her hand in his ' Here we are Zoe, with the most beautiful baby boy in the entire world but the only thing missing from makin' this the most amazin' Christmas ever is if you were to wake up, and we could be a family cause that moment is finally here doc, that moment we talked about so much the nights you coulnt sleep or when you felt sick its finally here our son is finally here but he needs you and I need you and Lavon needs you !'

He tucked a strand of hair behind her ear as she lay as still as ever. 'I told Lavon and the others not to tell the whole town, at least not right away, I mean the kid doesnt even have a name, but he is so beautiful and when you wake up they are gonna bring him down here and you can see for yourself that he is the most amazing baby in the world, you just gotta open your eyes.

He talked about the most random of things with her as he watched the sun come up, he discussed sports and Burt Reynolds and Dash and the loose side mirror on her char that he meant to fix but kept forgetting to do until eventually he could talk no more and he rested his head on the side of the bed with her hands resting beside him. He knew he would regret it later as it was very uncomfortable but he wanted to be next to Zoe the moment she woke up.

Zoe had spent Christmas in a lot of places, New York, Paris, Bluebell, the list goes on but now she could say she had spent Christmas day in Mobile hospital. When she woke she didnt panic, maybe it was the fact she was rigged full of morphine or it could have been the fact she could feel Wades soft hair against her hand and his usual loud snoring. She looked around the room, it was small with a tv in the corner and a two-seater couch against the wall. The sun had forced its way through the limp blinds and reflected against the window that looked out onto the corridor.

'Wade' she moved her fingers slowly as she scratched his head. Straight away he jumped up, still half asleep as she looked at him. He couldnt help but laugh and cry at the same time as he cupped her face in his hands and kissed her on the top of her head. He didnt want to let her go, ever.

'You scared me Doc' he said with his face buried on her head. She brought her hands up and wrapped them around his arms the warmth of his body felt so good as she lifted her head up 'Wade...is he okay?' Wade sat on the bed beside her and slung his arm around her 'Zoe he's perfect.'

'Yeah..?'

'Yeah...come here' he lifted her chin and kissed her like he has never kissed her before 'And Lavon is here, he saw the baby and Lemon, George and Tansy who get back together tonight and so are Jesse and Annabeth and Brick oh and Ruby. So that's gonna he fun' he joked as he stroked her hair. She began to doze off as the doctor walked in.

'I see someone's woken up' he looked down at Zoe as she rested against Wades body 'Well had woken up'. He pulled up a chair beside the bed as Wade moved Zoe away from him and took a seat.

'So Wade basically your wife-'

'Uh girlfriend...'

'Girlfriend your girlfriend experienced is not uncommon for women who have suffered a lot of stress and we know that you and your family have not had the easiest couple of months with your father and we think that maybe Zoe took the brunt of it' Wade sighed 'Is she gonna be okay?' the doctor smiled 'she's going to be fine, once the anesthetic wears off she will be good to go home, and your son too, now I would advice you go get some food, fresh clothes as she will probably just sleep for the rest of the day, your son has been moved to the nursery so if that army of people in the waiting room wanna see him they can' he slapped him on the back as Wade reluctantly left Zoe and made his way to the waiting room.

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'Pretty amazin' huh' Jesse said as he stared through the window at the sleeping baby.

'Yeah it is'

'He's gorgeous Wade. You guys did good' He put his hand on Wades back as he yawned. Wade turned to look at him ' You guys can go home, I'm sure someone in Bluebell will give you Christmas dinner'

'Hey, there is nowhere I wanna be except with my brother and my nephew, not just now but always..I'm not goin' back Wade. I'm stayin' here with my family' Wade smiled he would never admit to Jesse that he wanted him to stay but that smile was enough for both brothers to put their minds at ease.

'Jesse, am I a little man for not marryin' Zoe before the kid was born?'

Jesse switched his focus from his nephew to his brother 'What you talkin bout man?'

'Well I mean when I told Earl that Zoe was pregnant the first thing he said was 'whens the weddin' ? I mean its not like I dont think bout marryin' Zoe one day, just not now and not because she was pregnant but I feel like the whole town is judgin' me because I didnt do the 'honorable' thing'

'Wade..you love Zoe?'

'Of course'

'Well then, dont let that backwards town force you into somethin' you dont feel ready to do. You and Zoe got a good thing going right now so enjoy it and the rest will fall into place'. Wade smiled as he and Jesse stood there looking in on the baby, probably the most amazing and soon to be most adored baby in Bluebell.

For a man who hated hospitals he found himself in them a lot lately and he hated it. He finally persuaded most of the Bluebell residents to go home and enjoy their Christmas but he couldnt get rid of Lavon and Lemon, instead of having dinner with Brick or at the plantation they put their fighting aside for the day and enjoyed a Christmas dinner of cafeteria food and lukewarm coffee with Wade in Zoe's room as she slept soundly. Wade was beyond exhausted as he finally lay down on the 2 seater couch that night it had been along day too long but as he moved to get comfy on the couch he couldnt help but smile as he knew tomorrow when he woke up he would have a beautiful girlfriend and gorgeous baby son waiting for him, and that was all her could ask for.

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