Hi there, I'm back with a new chapter! I kinda struggled a bit with this one. Hopefully there won't be another writer's block in the future. Anyway, I hope you like it.

I'm sorry for any English mistakes I might have made.

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"Hello Zoe." Ethan Hart says when he enters the Rammer Jammer. "So it's true. You're expecting a child." He takes a few steps forward and hugs Zoe hesitantly.

Zoe hugs him back awkwardly. "Hi uh Dad. Yes, I uh I'm pregnant. Also engaged, actually." She shows him her left hand and smiles sheepishly. "Y-you remember Wade?"

Ethan turns to Wade, who's standing behind the counter nervously scratching his neck with one hand. "Yeah. Yeah, I remember him."

Wade holds out his hand. "Dr. Hart, it's nice to see you again."

Ethan nods as he shakes Wade's hand. "Ah Zoe, why don't we go to one of the rear tables where we can talk."

"Yes. Sure." Zoe replies.

Ethan precedes.

"Are you coming?" Zoe asks Wade.

Wade points a finger at himself as he looks at her puzzled.

"Yeah you. Come on!" Zoe says.

"I uh... I think first you should talk to him alone. He didn't seem very pleased to see me again."

Zoe raises her eyebrows. "Coward!" She glares at Wade but then proceeds to Ethan.

"Well, how did you find out?" Zoe asks.

"Recently I was in New York when I met your mother. She told me."

"Oh." Zoe nods.

"Zoe, the last time we saw each other I thought that things were good between us."

"Yeah." Zoe agrees. "But we didn't really keep in touch."

"True. But did the thought occur to you to call me and tell me you're settling down here in BlueBell? That you're starting a family? Getting married and the whole shebang?"

"I-I've thought about calling you." Zoe replies.

Ethan waits for Zoe to say more. When she doesn't, he says. "Well, it's getting late. I wanted to be here earlier. Anyway, I'll go back to the hotel but how about we meet tomorrow?"

"Yes, that's a good idea. Breakfast here at the Rammer Jammer?"

"Alright. I'll see you tomorrow."

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"Relax honey." Wade says and looks at Zoe, as she's tapping her fingers nervously on the counter. "It's just your father." Zoe looks at him questioningly. "Well, kind of."

"Yes I know. It's just...oh he's coming." Zoe gets up and greets Ethan. They sit down at a table.

"Good morning Dr. Hart. Coffee?" Wade asks as he joins Zoe and Ethan.

"Good morning Wade. Yes please."

"And an orange juice for you." Wade serves Zoe a glass of juice and kisses the top of her head.

"Thank you." Zoe looks up at Wade lovingly.

Wade squeezes Zoe's shoulder reassuringly as he takes a seat.

"Well, when does the big party take place?" Ethan interrogates while he takes a sip of coffee.

"What party?" Zoe questions.

"The wedding of course."

"Oh, that party. We wanna wait until after the birth."

Ethan nods. "I hope I'll be invited. Or are you planning to ignore me once again?"

"Of course you're invited." Wade says.

And Zoe adds. "Needless to say."

"So Wade." Ethan emphasizes each syllable. "How do you plan to take care of my daughter and the baby? I can hardly imagine that a bartender in Alabama earns a lot of money. You do realize how expensive a child is? And since Zoe's working at a small practice instead of a world-famous hospital…"

"Dad!" Zoe interrupts him.

Wade snorts. "I am well aware that this is not a walk in the park. But the Rammer Jammer is doing just fine."

"Besides, Wade has become the owner of this dining establishment." Zoe states.

"I didn't know that." Ethan says. "Nevertheless, I want only the best for you Zoe. And I doubt that BlueBell is the best for you." Ethan looks Zoe straight in the eye.

"Stop it! That's enough." Zoe glares at Ethan. "You want the best for me? How do you even know what is best for me? You-you just left me when I was a little girl. Without any explanation. Do you think that was the best for me?"

"Zoe..." Wade tries to calm her.

"No Wade! I'm gonna give him a piece of my mind. You, Dr. Ethan Hart, have no right to come here and insult me and my fiance. Either you accept the fact that I'm going to spend my life here in BlueBell or I suggest you leave." Zoe storms out of the Rammer Jammer.

Puzzled Ethan watches her leaving.

Wade clears his throat. "I know that I'm not some rich guy with a fancy career, who's living in a luxurious loft in New York. But I love Zoe. God I love her so much! And I'll always be there for her and our kid, protect them and take care of them. And I think BlueBell is exactly what she needs. She's become a treasured member of the community and the whole town is happy to have her here. She changed so much since she first set foot in BlueBell. You should be proud of Zoe. I know that I am."

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"Come in." Zoe calls as someone knocks on her office door.

"How are you?" Wade asks when he enters the room.

"Much better now that you're here." Zoe replies and snuggles into Wade's embrace.

Wade kisses her.

"I hope he's on his way back to wherever he came from." Zoe says.

"You don't Zo. You should talk to him."

Zoe takes a step back and looks up at Wade. "You did hear what he said, right?"

Wade shrugs. "He's the only father you've got."

At this moment there's another knock at the door and Ethan comes into the office. "Zoe, can I talk to you?"

"I'll see you later." Wade says and kisses Zoe goodbye.

"Dr. Hart." Wade nods towards Ethan as he disappears through the door.

"I'm sorry Zoe. I didn't come here to argue with you."

"But you did." Zoe states bitterly.

"I'm really sorry. I've thought about what you said. You do seem to be happy in this hicktown."

"I am. I've never felt anywhere more at home. And with Wade I found the most amazing man I could ever dream of! I love him."

"And he loves you. I can tell only by the way he looks at you." Ethan walks up to Zoe and is relieved when she returns his embrace.

"I hope you two will always be as happy as you are now."

Zoe smiles at Ethan. "Shall we try again? Dinner tonight?"

"I wished I could stay, but I have to fly back to New York. My flight leaves in a few hours. But I'll visit you again."

"I hope so!"

"Take care Zoe. I love you."

"I love you too Dad."

Before Ethan heads for the airport, he stops by the Rammer Jammer.

"Wade, I have to apologize."

"It's alright. I'm glad you reconciled with Zoe. I heard you're already on your way back?"

"As a matter of fact. I came to say goodbye. Take good care of Zoe and the little one."

"I will. Goodbye Dr. Hart."

"Bye. Oh and Wade, you can call me Ethan."

Wade can't help but smile as Ethan pats him on the back.

"Have a safe journey Ethan."