I hate fanfiction, I hate fanfiction, I hate fanfiction. Yet again I had a chapter written and it was deleted before I could upload it. I hope you enjoy and sorry for taking so long to update I'll try and clean up my act ! :D

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'Ok so all the numbers that you might need are on the fridge, my mom's cell, her house phone, the hotel that the reception is at and oh yeah I put Logan's blood type into your cell just in case he needs a blood transfusion or you do because your the same type...'

Wade buried his head in the pillow as Zoe continued to talk as she packed her suitcase 'And Brick said there is no need for us to keep giving him those antibiotics because his breathing is almost back to perfect...even though I could have told you that but no apparently I'm not allowed be doctor to my son'

Wade couldn't help but smile 'That's because your Logan's mom, not his doctor we agreed Brick was gonna examine him if anything went wrong and you would just worry, which you did' he said as he recalled the past 3 weeks that involved Zoe getting the flu, Lavon getting the flu, him getting the flu and Logan getting the flu. As a result of the endless string of illnesses Valentines Day was cancelled at the Plantation, the most romantic thing that had happened was when Wade held Zoe's hair back for her as she vomited for 2 days solid.
Zoe had hoped her illness would carry through til this week so she could avoid going to New York for a school-mate's wedding. It's not that she didn't want to go but ever since her mom left after her extended stay and flu season, Wade and Zoe just hadn't had a moments peace and she wasn't too keen on leaving Logan as it would be her first night away from him since he was born.

She rushed around the room as quietly as she could without waking the sleeping baby as Wade watched her, he couldn't understand how one tiny person needed to bring so much stuff for just one night. Her hair was tied up in a messy bun and she wore a pair of Wade's boxers and a white tank-top as it was a warm night in Bluebell, he himself wore only boxers and only a light sheet thrown across him.

'Zoe will you just stop rushin'...you not want to go to New York or somethin'..?' He sat up in the bed as he checked the time on the clock '11:30' he let out a sigh as he reached out and grabbed her and threw her onto the bed.

'Wade!' she tried to wrestle free but he was much stronger even if he had been struck with a bad case of the flu.

'Just stop ok ?' he grabbed the skirt out of her hands and threw it across the room.

'I just ironed that...' she pulled the sheet over the two of them as he switched off the bedside light 'Don't care' he said as he kissed her. He cupped her face in his hand as she rested her hand on his chest ' I don't want to go..' she admitted as he held her close to him. He smiled as her admitting she didn't want to go was something he had tried to get out of her all week but Zoe being Zoe she would never admit it.

'It's only for one night...' he looked down at her as he sensed she was bothered by something.

'I know but, I mean my mom finally leaves then we get sick and miss Valentines Day and I don't want to leave Logan..' she nestled her head into his chest 'And I mean, its not like its my wedding..who am I going to talk to !?' Wade smiled as the mention of marriage rested easy with him.

'Aw come on Doc, you haven't seen your friends in ages and what's her name keeps callin' like 100 times makin' sure that your comin'..Georgia'

'Gigi..' Zoe smiled at Wades efforts to cheer her up as she played with his chest hair ' I know but..why can't you come with me again?'

'Because A. I can't ask for anymore time off B. Logan hasn't got a passport and C. I don't exactly want to spend a night with 200 versions of your mom' he flashed his signature smile as Zoe hit him a playful slap.

'Besides you gotta go because I have a surprise in the works but I need you out of the state so I can get it ready...' he planted a kiss on her forehead as her eyes widened.

'What is it?!'

'Not sayin' Doc...'

'Please please please...'

'Ok I'll give you a hint...it requires a top secret location, wine and hardly any clothes' his risky comment paid off as Zoe smiled 'Oh is that right' she said as she interlocked her hand with his as she leaned in to kissed him, he nodded energetically as he let her kiss him.

'Nope..' he said as he pulled away 'Not gonna get it out of me that way Doc, your just gonna have to wait' Zoe fell back on her side of the bed in frustration as Wade laughed.

'Fine...so what are you and Logan going to do while I'm gone?'

'Sky-diving at 10, lobster for lunch then body shots with our woman in the evenin'...' He couldn't help but laugh as Zoe hit him again 'You are such a jerk Wade Kinsella you know that right?'

'Aw come on Doc you know your my favorite girlfriend right?'

'I better be' she kissed him softly on the lips.

'Ok well after we drop you off I'm leavin' Logan with Tansy then I work til 7 then probably just come home and go to bed and you know count down the hours til you come home'

'Good boy' she smiled up at him as she noticed his eyes beginning to close 'night baby..'she whispered as he responded with a soft smile as she rested her head on his chest.

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'What time's your flight again?' Lavon asked as he watched Zoe apply her make-up as she bounced Logan in his bouncer in an attempt to stop his screams.

'1...WADE' she screamed up the stairs at him ' DON'T FORGET TO BRING DOWN MY COAT ! THE WHITE ONE?' she tapped her finger against the marble counter as she waited for an answer 'WADE!'

'I DON'T KNOW DOC YOU GOT A LOT OF WHITE COATS'

'WELL ITS ONE OF THEM, ITS THE ONE YOU SAID I LOOKED GOOD IN'

'OH WELL IN THAT CASE...'

'WADE!'

'OK I THINK I GOT IT'

Lavon rolled his eyes as Logan continued to scream bloody murder. Wade rushed down the stairs with Zoe's bags in tow along with her coat.

'Oh that's the one I wanted thank you baby..' she said as she finished applying her make-up as he lifted Logan out of his bouncer. It took Wade only a matter of moments to calm Logan down as he tugged at the chain around Wade's neck. Logan who was now 2 months old was growing at an unbelievable rate, he was rapidly out growing his clothes and was growing more and more alert of his surroundings each day, he was still a terrible sleeper, the longest he had slept in one night was 4 hours but Wade and Zoe were managing it a lot better than before and Wade even found himself enjoying the peace of 3am feeds.

'Zoe we gotta go' he said as he re-entered the kitchen after putting her luggage in the car she let out a groan as she held Logan 'But..'

'Come on Big Z. Hand him over' Lavon ordered as he reached out for Logan. Zoe was hesitant but finally gave in, she gave him a final cuddle and a kiss on the cheek before handing him over to Lavon.

The drive to the airport was silent, Zoe was in no mood to chat and Wade hated seeing her like this. He wanted so badly to just hop on the plane with her and leave Bluebell behind but he knew she would be over the moon when she discovers what he has planned for her.
A few weeks ago Wade was helping George move out an old filing cabinet when accidentally came across old documents, to his surprise he found the deeds to his old house among the papers. He had just presumed the bank took ownership of the house when Earl moved them out but George said it was still under Earl's name. Wade then approached Jesse with an idea, if it was alright with his brother, Wade was going to ask Earl to sign over the house to him and Zoe. He knew it would be a long shot and considering Earl had held onto the house after all these years, it still must mean something to him, just like it did Jesse and Wade but something told Wade the moment he found those deeds that he and Zoe were meant to raise their family in that house, and she deserved that house.

'Oh Brick called to say Logan's 2 month check up is next Tuesday'

Zoe slapped her hand against her leg and turned to face Wade ' I'm working next Tuesday ? Wade, why can't I just do it?'

'Because your his mom! Do you really want him to refer to you as the mean lady who gives him shots or just his crazy mom?'

'Crazy mom...' Zoe said to herself quietly as she knew Wade was right, but Zoe being Zoe she quickly thought of a snippy comment to keep him on his toes ' You just jealous because the only time he will ever cross paths with your work is underage drinking...'

'Yeah and I'll do the fatherly thing and give him vodka?'

'Wade!?'

Wade burst out laughing ' Ok fine, beer.' he put his hand on her leg and squeezed it as they pulled up at departures. Wade stayed with her for as long as possible he even contemplated buying a ticket just to get past security but he could delay her no longer as they approached security.

He wrapped his arms around her body as she put her hands on the back of his neck.

'Call when you land and remember enjoy yourself, don't worry bout your boys we'll be right here waitin' for ya tomorrow night. I promise' he rested his forehead on hers as he gave her a series of quick kisses before she pulled him in for a kiss she knew he wouldn't forget for a long time.

'I love you.'

'I love you too Doc' he was still finding his feet following the kiss but managed to plant one more on her before she eventually walked away. Wade watched her go until she was no longer visible and he headed for the car. As he drove back to Bluebell all he could think of was how in 2 years he had gone from being the towns Romeo to not wanting his girlfriend to go away for one night, it was something he would never understand but he hoped it was a feeling that would never leave.

Wade technically wasn't lying to Zoe when he said he was going to work, he was going to work just not at the Rammer Jammer. He had organised with Jesse and George that they would go over to the house and inspect just how much work would it require. But before he could do any of that, Wade had to do something that was becoming harder and harder each time he did it.
Since his accident Earl had gone from being a drunk old man to just an old man. He was visibly older, he very rarely left the house, slept most of the time and was forgetting more and more each day. One thing he never forgot however was Logan. Everyday he would ask Jesse about his grandson and when was the next time he would get to see him. At first Wade avoided introducing the two but finally with persuasion from Jesse and Zoe he gave in and brought Logan around one evening.
Earl, who never showed much emotion growing up was completely dumbfounded as he peered in at his sleeping grandson, he studied every detail of his sleeping body everything from his light blonde hair and hazel eyes to his tiny white socks. Wade didn't say much and even though he will probably never admit it Zoe knew it meant so much to him.

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He held the deeds close to his body as he approached Earl's doorstep. Jesse had warned him that Earl would more than likely be asleep on the couch but to Wade's surprise Earl wasn't asleep he was in fact around the fact off the house in one of the workshops deeply engrossed in a project.

'Earl...'

Earl's head shot up from the workbench as he saw Wade standing in the door way 'Son..wasn't expectin' a visit from 's the boy ?'

'He's just gettin' over somethin' so just layin' low for a couple days' Earl nodded as he threw some loose pieces of wood in the corner as he signaled to Wade to come closer.

'How is he?'

'He's fine...how are you? Jesse said you got a appointment in Mobile next week, everythin' ok ?'

Earl rested against the bench and sighed 'Everythin' is fine just standard procedure I guess' Wade wasn't convinced but Earl seemed to be keeping whatever it was close to his chest so Wade just dropped it.

'What you makin'..?' He examined the contraption sitting among a pile of wood chips and boxes of screws.

'Chicken coop...Tom Long was doin' work for me and tripped and fell, brought the whole thing down like it was a flat-pack...it was in need of replacement anyway now I just got an excuse to make somethin'...'

'That's true I guess...you know, if you uh extend this out a bit more you could connect it to that old run Jesse and me put together, down the back of the yard'

Earl smiled at his son's suggestion as he watched Wade study the coop 'Your wasted over at that bar I reckon'

Wade looked up at him in confusion 'What you mean?' he rolled up his sleeves and began to measure out some planks of wood, he signaled to Earl to grab the end of the plank as they rested it on the bench 'Well you coulda done anythin' I mean you were always makin' and doin' as a kid, could never get you out of that old workshop, just think you could do some much more than pour drinks all day'

Wade gave a ghost smile as he thought about what Earl said 'Well I don't see myself workin' there forever I had plans to open my own bar but you know Logan came along and we needed money I mean we cant live at the Mayors forever so I guess everythin' just got put on hold'

'It's good your puttin' your family first son..one Kinsella man ought to have'

'Jesse and I don't blame you for nothin' dad...you know that. You lost the one person you loved most...we don't blame you for any of it.'

In true Kinsella fashion the two men worked in silence neither willing to fully address the issue that had destroyed their family, but Wade found the moments silence as an opportunity to ask Earl about the house, the soul reason he came in the first place.

'Hey Earl...can I ask you somethin'..?'

'Uh..what would that be?'

'Well uh you know the way the Doc and I have been livin' with the Mayor since Logan was born and we have been lookin' at places to live but none of them impressed her and we just don't have the money to build just yet but I was wondering...well see Jesse and me we were over at the old house and I uh-'

'Spit it out Wade'

'I was wonderin' if it was alright with you, that you sign the deeds of the old house over to me and Zoe..and Logan.' Earl stood there in silence staring Wade in the eyes.

'I mean if its alright with you, I wasn't snoopin' or nothin' its just we came across the deeds in George's office and I guess I just-'

'You got a pen?' Wade stood there in shock as he handed the deeds over to Earl who signed them without hesitating 'I was wonderin' when you would come lookin' for me to sign these. Bout time a family moved back in there...'

'Dad thank you..' The two men stood looking at each other again not saying what they wanted to say but rather nodded.

'You wanna have some lunch? I got some stuff in there, unless the Doc is waitin' for ya.'

'She's in New York for the night...but not that she can cook anyway !' he smiled as he shut the workshop door behind him and headed inside.

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It was close to 6 before Wade left Earl's, he had lunch with him then finished the chicken coop and a few more odd jobs before Earl was appearing tired and went for a nap. Wade really didn't want to leave but he left knowing that his dad was finally changing, finally returning to the man he admired so much growing up.
He had called Tansy at 4 and offered to take Logan off her hands but she refused however her and George were going out so Wade began to walk over to their house when his phone rang. Straight away he noticed Zoe's name pop up and an immediate smile took residence on his face.

'Hey..I was wonderin' when you would call, you land ok?'

'Yeah everything went fine, I'm just at my mom's now then going over to the hotel. How's everything there?'

'Fine..Tansy has kidnapped Logan, I'm just going to get him now. I just finished stage 1. of your surprise..'

'Oh is that right..? Just give me a clue, any one at all.'

Wade paused for a minute as he thought 'I guess you'll just have to come home and find out'

'Ugh I hate you...so what are you and Logan going to do this evening, apart from body shots with your women?!'

Wade could hear her laugh at the other end of the phone as he smiled 'I got somewhere special I wanna bring him then I guess just go home and play xbox for a couple hours with Lavon...'

'Very productive as per usual.'

'You know me Doc.'

'Hey baby I gotta go the car is here to bring us to the hotel but I will text you later ok?'

'Ok..I love you'

'I love you too.' she reluctantly disconnected the call as Wade sighed and knocked on George and Tansy's door and walked straight through like it was his own home.

'Hey yo' he said as he came across George lying on the ground and beside him lay Logan kicking his legs frantically.

'Tucker what are you doin'..?' he took as seat on the couch as George sat up. 'Well I always wondered what it was like for babies to just lie there and he seemed to be enjoyin' it so I figured I would give it a shot'

'And..'

'Yeah its good' he chuckled as he began to gather the toys from around the room. 'So did you ask your dad about the house?'

'Yeah..he uh, he signed them'

'What?! He signed them? There and then?'

'There and then.'

'Congrats man...so what's the next step? You gonna tell Zoe?'

'Yeah..I'm gonna leave it a few days though, drop this round to the bank, get someone in to look at the place and then sort out money I guess.'

'Well, hey no need to worry bout all that right now.' he looked down at Logan 'You boy, are just about the luckiest kid in the world you know that?' he reached down and picked him up as Logan instantly recognized Wade.

'Hey buddy..what you think? Did George and Tansy do a good job mindin' you? Huh?' he bounced him lightly as George handed him the changing bag. 'Of course we did a good job, we had fun didn't we Logan?' he waved good bye Logan in hopes of a response but got nothing as Wade shut the door behind him.
Wade had contemplated just going home but seen as Logan was in such a calm mood he decided it was the perfect time to bring him somewhere he had wanted to bring him since the moment they brought him home.
Bluebell cemetery doesn't exactly scream out father son weekend of fun but there were 2 people in there that Wade wanted Logan to meet and he felt this was the perfect opportunity.
It wasn't a cold evening by any standards but Wade brought a light blanket with him just in case as he found himself standing over his moms grave. The last time he had visited was the night with Zoe, its not that he didn't want to visit more often but he found it hard. In actual fact he hated it. He could never understand how Zoe could sit and talk to Harley's headstone for hours on end. Logan held a tight grip of a white rose Wade had brought to lay on the grave as he hunkered down on the soft ground.

'Well Logan..this is your grandma...she would have really liked to meet you, but unfortunately she isn't around anymore. Kinda like all your grandparents I guess, except for Earl but he's Earl' he smiled softly as he kissed the top of Logans head 'Not everyone can say they have 5 grandparents and a ex NFL star as their godfather huh?' he smiled as Logan remained oblivious the whole time. Wade then took his cell from his pocket and put it out in front of him and Logan. Before the young boy had a chance to look away Wade snapped a photo of the two of them and sent it to Zoe with the caption ' Boy Night Out..'

He chuckled to himself as the message sent and he began to make his way back to the car but before that, he made a quick pit-stop at Harley's grave. Zoe must have made a visit yesterday after work because there was freshly laid flowers and there was no wild blades of grass at the feet of the headstone unlike most of the other graves. He admired Zoe for uprooting her life and moving to Bluebell but he could not understand how she managed to talk for hours to a headstone. He was fairly sure if Harley was alive he would have been driven mad with Zoe's constant chattering.
He headed home and before he had even entered the plantation Logan was asleep and slept right through until 12 which was a new record much to the dismay of Zoe who received a gloating text from Wade as she tried her best to enjoy the wedding but all she really wanted was to get on the next flight to Mobile and be with her boys.

For Wade, the next day could not have gone any slower. He could barely eat his breakfast with the excitement of knowing that Zoe would be coming home soon, he didn't share his excitement with Lavon as he knew he would get slagged but Lavon could tell as he walked with a skip in his step and a permanent smile on his face. He was the one to start the conversation with the old ladies at the bus stop and he voluntarily sat beside Dash during his lunch break. When he finished work at 3 he stopped by the Dixie Stop and bought a bouquet of flowers before going home to find Lavon and Logan on the couch. Lavon was clearly fixated with something on the t.v as he didnt hear Wade come in. Wade walked over and took a seat on the couch as he lifted Logan from Lavons arms.

'What you watchin'..?'

'My old game tapes...Logan gotta know this stuff man' Wade who spent his childhood playing football looked through the pile of tapes on the coffee table. 'Hey Lavon, you ever think bout coachin' ?'

Lavon shrugged his shoulders as he muted the t.v ' Sometimes but then I think to myself, do I really want to stand on the sidelines watchin' overpaid stuck up idiots get all the praise? Nahh I'm good here being the mayor' Wade laughed at Lavons modesty.

'Why you askin' ?'

'Just wonderin', you taught me how to play so why not those idiots..'

Lavon nodded in confusion 'So rumor has it that old Kinsella house has been bought up' he winked as Wade leaned back in the couch and rested Logan on his chest.

'That's what goin' round alright'

'You tell Zoe yet?'

'No and I don't want you to breathe a word to her 'cause I got somethin' planned but Cody said it's gonna take a few days before anyone can step foot inside. They gettin' new ceilin' beams in today so hopefully within the next few days I can bring her there'

'What if she don't like it and wants another house?' That thought had never crossed Wades mind as he grew worried, what if she hated it ? what if she wanted to build a house somewhere else? what if she wants to leave Bluebell entirely? He began to panic as Lavon realized his mistake and backtracked ' Hey man, I was jokin' Zoe is gonna love it. I know for a fact that the moment she steps through the door she will love it as much as she loves you, and if she can grow to love you as much as she does then she can love anythin' !'

Wade relaxed a little but was still nervous. Lavon decided to change the subject completely and produced a gift bag from the side of the couch.

'Here..'

'What's this ?'

'Somethin' I ordered last October, to have when Logan was born but it was a little late arrivin'..'

'Just a bit...' Wade reached into the bag and pulled out a 0-12 month old Crimson Tide jersey with Lavon's old number on the back. Wade laughed as he examined the tiny jersey ' This is probably the best gift you have ever given and that's includin' that all paid trip to Vegas after the draft...thank you man!'

'You are very welcome now you better get goin' don't want to keep the Doctor waitin'..you bringin' the kid?'

'Of course..' he carefully put the jersey over Logan's head as Lavon laughed ' I think Lavon Hayes delivered on this one baby!'

Wade laughed as he put Logan in his carrier and grabbed the changing bag off the counter as made his way out the kitchen door.

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'Her flight has been delayed and she wont be here til 7 man..'

'7? That's 3 hours..what you gonna do in Mobile Airport for 3 hours?'

'I don't know..'

'Plane spottin' maybe?'

'Plane spottin'..? Sure Lavon I'll go plane spottin' with a 2 month old for 3 hours...'

'Ok alright no need to be cheeky Lavon Hayes is only tryin' to help, you got enough diapers and bottles for Logan?'

'Yeah...I got enough.'

'Well then that's all you gotta worry bout just sit tight and Wade, don't worry she'll be fine'

Wade sighed as he rubbed the back of his neck, he was about to reply to Lavon when something, or someone rather, caught his eye. 'Hey man I gotta go I'll call you later' Lavon didn't have the chance to answer as Wade disconnected the call and walked over to the woman sitting by herself engrossed in a book.

'Lauren..' he said timidly as the woman lifted her head to find Wade standing there with a baby carrier in one hand and flowers in the other.

'Wade Kinsella...' she said with a smile on her face as Wade relaxed a little he reciprocated the smile as she cleared her bags and made space for him beside her.

'So you wanna know why I'm at the airport as much as I wanna know why you holdin' a baby with a Bama jersey on?' Wade laughed as he looked down at Logan who was sleeping peacefully.

'Yeah..uh this is Logan, my son.'

'So now was he conceived while we were together or after..'

'After..not long after but yeah, it was a bit of a surprise but a good one'

'I bet. You and the Doctor I'm guessin'..?'

'How'd you know?'

'Come on Wade, it was so obvious you two loved each other, I was just there to make her realize how much of a mistake she made.'

Wade nodded slowly 'I'm really sorry how it all played out Lauren...'

'Hey don't worry bout it you and I were never going to be that epic love story anyway' she laughed as her eyes dropped to Logan 'So what's his name?'

'Logan..'

'Aww that's such a sweet name where'd you get that from?'

'The Doc went through a serious Logan's Run stage while she was pregnant so it felt fittin' I guess...' he smiled as he recalled the hours he spent watching it with Zoe when she couldn't sleep.

'I take it your waiting for her?'

'Yeah she was at a weddin' in New York but her flight has been delayed til 7, where you off to?' he pointed to the suitcase at her feet.

'Believe it or not, New York.'

'Is that right?'

'Yeah...I got a job there and decided can't spend my life in Alabama'

'Well good for you.'

He stayed talking to her for hours and they even got something to eat and she fed Logan before he noticed Zoe's flight had landed and Lauren's plane was about to board. He felt pleased with himself as in the back of his mind he knew fixing things with Lauren would make him feel that bit better. Logan woke just in time for Wade to take him out of his carrier and position themselves at the arrivals doors.
In typical Zoe fashion she was the last one off the plane, took ages to get her luggage and strolled through arrivals before eventually she walked through the doors to find Wade standing there with Logan resting on his chest and a bunch of flowers in his hand. A smile landed on her face as she approached him.

'I don't know who to kiss first' she said excitedly as she put one hand on Wade's chest and the other on Logan's back.

'Me' Wade said cheekily as he kissed her passionately.'We have missed you so much Doc.' he handed Logan over as Zoe smothered him with kisses ' Oh I have missed you guys too. Next time you come with me' he cradled Logan as Wade carried her luggage, they made their way to the car as Zoe held Logan out in front of her 'What is he wearing?!'

'Ask the mayor' he said smiling as he put her luggage in the trunk and Logan in his car seat. He shut the door softly and stepped in front of Zoe and the car door.

She was tired from travelling and her head hurt from having one too many drinks at the wedding reception so when Wade surprised her and jumped in front of her she jumped.

'What are you doing?!' she smiled up at him.

'I wanna kiss you properly' he didn't give her time to answer as he pulled her into him, wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed her like it was the last time he would kiss her. Their lips crashed together as she ran her fingers through his hair, neither pulled away for air as in that moment both Wade and Zoe realized that this is where they wanted to be, this was the person they wanted to wake up to every morning and fall asleep to every night. They realized that they were each others present and each others future. They were each other.

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