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It was May 1st in Bluebell. It was so warm, summer had arrived and the premature heat was beginning to take a toll on the townspeople as they tried to carry out their day to day duties. Lavon was busy working overtime as he felt like his personal life had sort of taken over his mayoral duties with Ruby then Annabeth and now Lemon. His decision to stay single was hard on all his women including Zoe who tried so hard not to voice her opinion on his love life and every time she tried to tell him what to do Wade stepped in.
Wade undid the top button on his shirt and rolled up his sleeves, the heat in the Rammer Jammer was unbearable and was just about to get a whole lot worse when George walked in. Ever since he broke up with Zoe and Wade had gotten back with Zoe there had been an awkward presence between the two old friends and they had been avoiding each other ever since but yet again Wade was going to have to an uncomfortable conversation that he didnt want to have.
'Tucker..'
'Wade..'
'I..uhh'
'Tucker just shut up and say what you wanna say'
George raised an eyebrow as he looked Wade in the eye ' Ok look you and me we've been buddies along time and this whole thing with Zoe really messed that up.. so I was wondering if tomorrow maybe you wanna go fishin' I mean only if you want to...'
Wade thought about it and smiled ' Yeah sounds good buddy, I'll see you here round 11?
'Yeah sounds good.. alright I gotta go to work'
'Yeah alright buddy' Both men let out a sigh of relief as Wade signaled to Wanda he was taking his lunch break as he made his way to the doctors surgery. It was nice and cool in the surgery as he made his way into Zoe's office.
'Oh dont worry come right on in its not like Im busy..' she said sarcastically as leaned back in her seat.
Wade looked around the empty office ' Your not ?' he said as he pulled out the infamous grin. He leaned in and kissed her as he sat on her desk.
'Well I could be busy' and just as she said that in walked a woman with a young boy at her side and a baby in her arms. Both Wade and Zoe looked at her as she gathered herself.
'Hi Dr. Hart ? I'm Jane we spoke on the phone about half an hour ago, my cousin sent me on your number as I'm not from here but we're passing through and my son' she signaled to the shy boy hiding at her feet ' he fell at the gas station and cut his arm pretty bad..' then the young baby in her arms began to cry as the woman looked panicked.
'Ok just relax' Zoe said as she stood up and crouched down to the boys level ' how bout you and me go into my special room and your mom stays out here with your brother'.
'I want my momma to come with me' he said as he grabbed round her leg. Zoe looked around for something to coax the little boy with as the baby began to cry even more.
'I'll mind the kid' Wade said without even thinking 'If your ok with it' he said turning to Jane.
'That would be great thank you' she said and handed him the baby. Zoe led her and the young boy into the surgery before turning back to Wade and mouthing ' thank you'
Wade sat on Zoe's chair as he held the young baby in his arms, he wasnt a fussy baby and he was well entertained with Wades keys and even let out the odd chuckle when Wade made a funny face at him. Before Zoe came along kids had never really crossed Wades mind he had nothing against them he just didnt think they were for him, and given the surroundings he grew up in he didnt think he would be the greatest father in the world, but now that he and Zoe were back together he sometimes found himself thinking about stuff like that, kids and what not, but not now definitely not now.
The procedure took only about 20 minutes as the young boy only needed 3 stitches and didnt cry at all something which Zoe rewarded him by giving him 2 lollipops as they made their way back into Zoe's office. Wade handed back the baby as Jane thanked them profusely and made her way back out to the car.
'I have to go back to work and I didnt get a chance to talk to you about something which was my whole reason for coming over in the the first place' Wade said sadly as he also made his way to the door.
'What? So you didnt come here just to be with your girlfriend ?'
'Girlfriend? Ohh I dont know if I'm quite there yet ' he joked as he took her hand in his. 'I'll see you back at yours ok' he kissed her and walked out and headed for the Rammer Jammer before laughing back at her.
It was after 11 before Wade got off work, he was meant to finish at 6 but someone called in sick and the opportunity of more money could not be passed up. He headed straight for Zoe's as he took off his shirt before even reaching the front door, it was just too hot and he had waited all day to take it off. Zoe was in bed when he entered the house, he knew she wasnt asleep because she never went to sleep until he was there. He slid out of his jeans and threw back the sheets as he curled up to her. She smelled amazing and looked even better, the only good thing about the recent heat was that it had gotten to much for Zoe and she finally caved in and wore only a bra and Wades boxers to bed. He kissed her on the neck a few times before she turned to face him.
'Nope sorry too late for that, should have been home this evening'
'Aw come on, I think I deserve it especially after today lookin' after the kid n'all..' Zoe looked up at him as she placed her hand over his heart and fiddle with his chest hair.
' You were really good today with the baby, thank you, you really helped me out'
'My pleasure' he said as he kissed her.
They were both thinking the same thing but Zoe had the courage to say it ' You ever think about stuff like that? Kids and all that?'
Wade hooked his arm around her stomach ' Recently yeah I have' he kissed her.
'And...'
'And I think that you and I are going real strong and that one day I'd love all that with you'
'Yeah?!'
'Yeah..' he kissed her once more.
'So earlier you said you wanted to talk to me about something, what was it'
'Oh yeah, I'm goin' fishin' tomorrow...with Tucker'
'With George?'
'Yeah, he came by the Rammer Jammer and asked if I wanted to go'
'Good its time you two moved past it all' she said as she played with his fingers that rested on her stomach. They talked for a little while longer before eventually falling asleep.
The next day Wade and George met up at the Rammer Jammer before making their way to the lake. The journey was silent as neither was too keen on breaking the ice. They floated out to the middle of the lake and got to the point where neither could take the silence much longer so Wade decided to go first.
'So you wanna get the awkward part of the day out of the way now or leave it til later'
'I wanna go with later but I think now would be best' George said as he hooked some bate onto the end of the line.
'She said she doesnt regret you two' Wade said looking out at the water. ' She said that it was somethin' both you guys had to try, to see if it was all it was worked up to be'
'I know, she told me that the night we ended things' George paused ' look man Im sorry for sleeping with her and for hurtin' you and hurtin' Tansy I guess it was just a snap judgement in that moment and I took advantage of her when really I should have convinced her to go home and talk to you like you did with her the night we broke up'
'Thanks man.. and for what its worth I forgive you for sleepin' with her...cant hold a grudge forever' George let out a sigh of relief as the awkwardness was slowly starting to ease.
'So whats the deal with you and Tansy' Wade asked.
'I screwed up pretty bad, I tried to talk to her a few days ago but she took out a shot gun so I thought it was best to run' Wade laughed 'she's just hurt.. I mean the whole thing was a bit of a mess wasnt it?'
'Yeah it was...'
'Give it time George she'll come around eventually, she's just gotta trust you again'
'Thanks..so how are things with you and Zoe?'
Wade looked up ' There good, we're takin' it slow'
Zoe sat in her office after just finishing up with a patient, she hadnt felt well all morning and the heat was not making it any better either was her unexpected visit from Lemon.
'Zoe, have you seen my daddy?' Zoe kept her head buried ' He had to go to Mobile.. to see a patient, you just missed him' Lemon sighed.
'Is there anything I can help you with' she said as she put her hand over her mouth to ease the nausea ' Oh its nothin' that cant wait..is there anything I can help you with? You dont look too good'
Lemon sat down in the chair across from Zoe as she examined her a bit more.
'I havent felt well all day, maybe its Lavons cooking I dont know'
'Maybe your pregnant' Lemon said calmly as she looked around the office. Zoe paused.. the possibility of being pregnant was highly likely but she never thought of it. She looked up at Lemon as the two girls sat there staring at each other
'Zoe ! Your not pregnant are you?!'
'I dont know..maybe'
'Oh my god... well when was the last time you had sex ?'
Zoe paused 'This morning...'
'Zoe that is disgustin' you two are like animals but that is impressive, sex and a baby all before lunch!' Zoe slapped her hand against her hand 'Lemon I'm not stupid it couldnt have happened today it probably happened the night we got back together..oh god!'
'What?'
'Oh no, that night while we were..you know' Lemon nodded ' well he went to get protection but I told him not to bother and oh god Lemon he is gonna think I did this on purpose like a trap!'
'Well it does sound awfully like a trap..'
'Lemon!'
'Ok sorry, alright look, there is no use in us sittin' here debatin' you and Wade's decision you have to find out if you are or not!' Zoe looked freaked as Lemon continued ' You want me to go get Wade or..'
'He's fishing with George all day oh god Lemon he is going to freak!'
'Zoe just calm down ok, Wade doesnt have to be here.. I'll stay, do you have tests here?'
'Yeah in the cupboard over there' she said as she began to feel sick again
'Here' Lemon handed her the test as she shut the door of the office. Zoe looked up at her 'Lemon I dont think I can'
'Zoe you have to, you cant just ignore this its not exactly gonna go away..' Zoe nodded ' Yeah your right, and I'm probably not even pregnant, just a message from beyond telling us to be more careful' Lemon nodded unconvincingly as Zoe went into the bathroom.
A few minutes later she walked out and joined Lemon on the couch they sat in silence as Lemon began to count the time with her watch.
'Zoe whatever happens, you know Wade is gonna be there..I mean he may not have shown it much in the past but he is pretty mature and very good in a crisis. he's not gonna bolt if that's what you think'
Zoe sighed she knew how amazing Wade was and how he would be there for her but she was so scared ' I know he is, that's what I love about him, its just we said that we would take it slow after the whole mess with George, and having a baby isnt exactly taking it slow is it'
'No but life isnt about takin' it slow or havin' it all perfect, these are the sort of things that really prove a relationship and I think you and Wade are gonna be fine if it comes to that' she took Zoe's hand in hers ' The longer we put it it off the worse its gonna be' Zoe nodded as Lemon took the test out of the packet.
She pulled back the lid ' On the count of 3, 1 2 3...'
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