Hey Wade,
So, it's official, I'm starting my last year here. I'm freaking out a little bit. I'm so excited, and kind of scared. I've been talking about this for as long as I can remember.
Z
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Hey Girl,
Calm down! You got this; you were born to be a doctor...you suck at everything else. So just take a deep breath, get some more coffee and do what you always do. Hey, do you remember Tansy?
Wade
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Cowboy,
Hey sorry, it took me so long to get back to you, I've been lost under a pile of work. This is my first free moment and I plan to spend it with cheesy movies and a bottle of wine. Tansy? Is she that cute blonde with the scary slow brothers? I can't say I talked to her other than when her brothers went into Doc's for something or other. Speaking of Doc, he offered me a job in Bluebell when I graduate. As much as I'd love to take it I can't. I mean I can practice medicine there because it's considered rural, but if I wanted to go anywhere else I wouldn't be licensed until I finished a minimum of three years residency and I think I need to really learn at a big hospital before I'd be any good in a small town. Does that make sense?
Until next time,
Zoe
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Hey Z,
You and them sappy movies. Yeah, that's the one, we've been going pretty strong for a few weeks now. Who'd have thought me Wade Kinsella with a girlfriend?! I can't say I didn't see it coming you working at some fancy hospital, but I am surprised you'd consider moving to Bluebell. I guess I still see you as a city girl. You go crazy every year when you can't get your frufru coffee!
Wade
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Hey Wade,
I love my movies! What!? I'm shocked. Just make sure you stay away from the three little pigs, they are worse than I am when it comes to getting people in trouble. I'm a Belle, how city can I be? Okay fine, but I always thought I'd have the big fancy career then maybe get a place in Bluebell. I could work with Doc or at a hospital even if I had to travel a lot or something...I don't know it's not really "home", but I can see it turning into one. But before I can even think about that I have to finish this stupid year, and my residency starts in June. Then it's at least three years maybe five, of 30-hour shifts and ugly white shoes.
Until next time,
Zoe
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Hey Zoe,
I did something big. Call if you have a chance, this isn't letter news.
Wade
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Zoe tossed the letter on the coffee table and jumped to get her purse, digging frantically until she found her cell phone. Finally locating it she took a deep breath and sat down on the couch before dialing Wade's number. She'd committed it to memory long ago, even though she only really used it while in Bluebell.
"Zoe?" He whispered on the line.
"It's me Cowboy." she greeted rolling her eyes at his question. She heard some rustling and a screen door slam before he spoke again in a normal tone of voice.
"Hey, sorry. Tansy's asleep I'm outside now though."
"Oh, sorry I didn't even think of the time...I just opened your letter and I called."
"No, I'm glad you called. I was waiting for you to call." He corrected.
"So, what's going on?"
"I...well, we got married."
"You and me?"
"No. Me and Tansy." he laughed.
"I know. Wow, married...like...you're a husband." She stated.
"That's usually how it works, yes."
"Okay, congratulations? This is a congratulations, right?" she asked unsurely.
"I think so. I've never been married before I don't know what this is. We just kind of did it." He confessed.
"I've never been married either. But as long as you're happy then I'm happy. You are happy right?" she asked.
"Yeah Z, I'm pretty happy." Zoe smiled hearing the smile in his voice.
"That's good, you deserve some happy."
"So do you, Runt."
"I wish I could say I'd see you sometime soon, but it may be years before I get a break. You should get back to bed." Zoe sighed looking at the clock on her wall.
"Yeah, I know...it's even later for you. But hey, we should do this again sometime, you know talk." he offered hopefully.
"I'd like that, call me whenever...I have weird hours so don't worry about the time."
"Maybe once I figure out what my schedule is going to look like we can set something up...I know you like to write everything in that planner of yours you think no one knows about."
"I like order."
"I know, g'night."
"Night."
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Dear Diary,
Wade Kinsella is married and I'm a horrible person! I'm happy he's happy, that's not fake or something I even have to question. But even though I have a boyfriend, and I know he's in Bluebell and has a new girl every night, and I'll be in New York for at least three years after I graduate from here...I always thought someday, eventually when we were both in the same place for more than a week or two, we'd end up together. Isn't that bad? I've never been jealous of his girls because not only do I have a boyfriend, but I knew they weren't permanent. I've been in his life for thirteen years and a silly schoolgirl part of me thought that when he was finally ready for a serious relationship, he'd pick me. I guess it's silly to miss what you never had, but I am scared that this marriage will drastically change what we do have. Look at me stressing again over something I can't control. Doc would tell me that if Wade and I are meant to be then we will be, when the time is right. I sure hope Doc in my head knows what he's talking about or else real Doc may end up getting an earful.
Until next time,
Zoe Kinsella-Is-Too-Hard-To-Spell-Anyway
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Hey Z,
Did you hear? Wade Kinsella married!? Lavon Hayes almost crashed into a tree when he heard that news. Maybe I shouldn't use my cellphone when I drive anymore. How are you taking the news? You're not moping and slacking on school, are you?
Later,
Lavon Hayes
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Hey Lavon,
Yes, I heard. I'm okay with it, I mean I was shocked, and I watched sappy girl movies for a few days but I'm doing well at school still at the top of my class with only two weeks to go! I won't even get into how bad driving on your cellphone is, just be careful. At the end of the day, I have a boyfriend and Wade deserves to be happy. Take care!
Until next time,
Z
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Hey Girl,
I hear you graduated valedictorian no less! Guess that means I have to start calling you Doc. From what I've been told your speech was brilliant, really the Belles would be proud. I hope you got the gift I sent with Doc...man that's going to get confusing. I thought it might help you relax every once in a while. The last letter in Baltimore...that's so weird.
Wade
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Zoe walked into her apartment and flopped on the couch. The work week had been a particularly long one. She was just starting to fall asleep when she sat bolt upright and grabbed her cellphone looking at the time and date. Quickly she scrolled to Wade's number and relaxed back on the couch, she never missed their monthly phone calls.
"Hey girl." came his southern drawl so different from all the voices she heard every day.
"Hey Wade," she yawned "How's it going."
"You okay there?" he laughed.
"Yeah, I just got home. Today was crazy but I have tomorrow off so I'll finally get to make a dent in that Audrey Hepburn boxed set you got me."
"That's good. I have the day off too but I have a gig at some bar in Mobile."
"I want a gig somewhere," she laughed at how crazy that sounded "Okay so I love what I do, but it sounds fun."
"It can be, " he chuckled "but just like I won't go hacking into some poor guy trying to fix his insides I think you should leave the playing to me."
"Yeah, you're probably right. So how's Tansy?" She asked more to be polite than anything. The reality was that Zoe'd never really known Tansy and Wade together so she didn't have much to say about the girl.
"Okay, in class. She seems to be really taking to this beauty stuff." He didn't offer more and Zoe didn't ask. "How's the guy?"
"Still a guy, still doing his residency at New York Hospital like me." she shrugged for effect even though he couldn't see it.
"Hmm, so did you hear about little Rose?" He asked getting back to their normal conversation pattern.
"No! What happened?"
"Well turns out the little thing is more like you, than anyone would have wanted, she almost burned down the gym at the science fair."
"Hey! I'm sure she's just smart and clumsy." Zoe argued.
"Oh no doubt, Lil Doc she's kinda cut from your cloth. Bet the Hattenbargers are regretting all your babysitting days now." he laughed.
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Dear Diary,
It's official I'm a second-year resident at New York Hospital. I can hardly believe it. This last year was more grueling than I could ever have imagined, yet I can't think of anything else I'd rather be doing. Doc sends me postcards of funny things going on in town and he's even come to visit me a few times, it seems like a lifetime ago that I last set foot in Bluebell. Between Wade and Doc though I at least know what's going on even though it just makes me feel like more of an outsider than a part of it all. I'm pretty lucky to have a boyfriend in the same boat as I am, we can talk about medicine and surgery all day, it's pretty cool. I'm sure that's why Wade and Tansy seem to work, they have a lot in common too, only from what Doc tells me they fight a lot. But everyone fights right? Heck Wade can make anyone want to throw things at his head, trust me I've done it. I have another 30-hour shift tomorrow.
Yay.
Until next time,
Dr. Zoe
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Hey Z,
How's being a second year treating you? You bossing all them first years around yet? Don't roll your eyes at your elders. So, I've been thinking after this year Lavon Hayes will officially be retired from the NFL, but what should he do? I've thought about coaching but I'm not sure I can just sit back and watch someone else make the plays I've done a million times. Who'd have thought fifteen years ago I'd be asking you for advice? But it was ask you or ask Kinsella, and to be honest that little thing he married scares me.
Let me know!
Lavon
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Hey Lavon,
The second year is a lot like the first only I now know where the good coffee is and to duck when entering a psychiatric ward. I'm not bossy, I'm just usually right. I can't believe you're retiring! I think you'd be an awesome coach because you're great with people, but maybe head back to Bluebell for a while. See if it still feels like home, maybe you could find a way to help the people there? I'm sure there's some town committee that needs a big sports star like Lavon Hayes. I'm a little scared to officially meet this girl now! I mean I knew of her as a kid, but she won't like try to punch me for talking to Wade right? I mean it's Wade. If all else fails rest up in Bluebell, then drop in on Doc, he'll love it and give you free advice!
Until next time,
Dr. Zoe Hart
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Hey Girl,
I have to say, this whole being married thing isn't what I thought it would be. It's like we're either amazing or throwing stuff at each other...is that how everyone is? It can't be normal to be this attracted to someone who drives me so crazy and doesn't even seem to like me half the time. In other news, Earl is still crazy, but he seems to be at least eating if his fridge is anything to go by. I stock it with the foods you recommended twice a month and he seems to at least look a little healthier than before, if not more sober. Have you spoken to Doc lately? He seemed a little off when I went in for stitches yesterday, could have just been a little under the weather or something but if anything's wrong please let me know. He's kind of the closest thing to a parent I've had in this town for years so if there's anything he needs I'm here.
Wade
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Hey Wade,
I've never been married so I don't know. Maybe everyone is different? I know in my relationship we don't really fight but that's I guess because we mostly see each other at work or talk about work...that can't be super normal but it's what I've got. I'm happy to hear about Earl doing better, and even if he is drinking at least he's getting some good foods in him, and a good workout and music once a month. Thanks for looking out for Doc, last I spoke to him he seemed okay, I called him a few hours ago and he sounded tired but well. He claims it's just age getting to him, so who knows, that old man is stubborn as they come. Now, why would you need stitches?
Until next time,
Dr. Zoe
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Z,
Your relationship sound's weirder than mine. So I guess that actually helped. Someone in your family stubborn? No, I don't buy that! I accidentally hung out with Tansy's brothers, all of whom are stupid, and all of whom want me dead. I got stitches and the couch, they got arrested. In better news isn't your third year about to start?
Wade
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Big Z!
I can't believe you're a third year! I'm back in Bluebell, and kinda running this town.
Mayor Lavon Hayes
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Lavon!
Mayor!? You ran for office? I'm so proud of you, I'm friends with an ex NFL mayor! That's pretty cool. That means you live next to Doc now so if I ever get time off before I die and visit I can just walk to your place...or you know drive because walking through that woodsy area in heels sucks.
Yay!
Dr. Z
