Warning: There are graphic details. I just want to reiterate that this story is not real. It's made-up and no way corresponds to the show.

Never give up-35

Wade/Lavon/Brick:

He had never been so scared in his life for someone. Zoe was in trouble and all he could think about how scared she must be feeling or seriously injured. He tried to stay positive in his head, but there was no way he could stay calm at a time like this. When Lavon told him that Zoe gave him that message "Doc can't make lunch with you," he knew right off the top of his head it was bad. She had cleverly relayed that message so whoever was with her wouldn't understand what she was getting across to him.

"Wade, I know that you're worried about Zoe, but we want to make it alive out to her place. We are useless to her if we are on the side of the road." Lavon stated.

Wade ignored what Lavon was saying to him because he knew it was true. He didn't care at this moment what happened to him. He had to get to her.

"Son…I know you're worried about her, and Zoe is like a daughter to me, but Lavon is right. We need to all get there in one piece." Brick stated.

"Lavon, Brick…I know you mean well, but this is one time you both have to shut up and let me drive. If you can't handle it, I'll let you off on the side of the road and I'll take care of this myself.

"Wade…stop talking crazy. You know damn well that Brick and I are not going to abandon Zoe. We care about her as much as you do."

"I don't think you do Lavon. I think I'm in love with the doctor."

Lavon was left speechless and Brick didn't say much. They were almost at the plantation when out of nowhere there was a police car chasing after them with the siren on. They were getting pulled over and Wade was feeling more frustrated than ever.

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Zoe:

She hoped and prayed to God that Wade had gotten the message she told Lavon. It was her last resort in hoping someone would understand that she was in trouble and needed help. Thinking about everything that's happened to her since leaving Wade's place this morning resonated in her. She had to try and find a way out of this dilemma before Michael woke up. He wouldn't give a care in the world to what happened to her once he woke. After what she did to him, she would be surprised if she was still alive.

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Sheriff Bill/Wade/Lavon/Brick:

Sheriff Bill had slowly walked up to Wade's car and noticed Lavon and Brick inside of it. "What in the world is going on here?"

"Sheriff Bill…we need to get to Zoe's place ASAP. She's in danger." Wade stated.

"Wade, is that the best excuse for me? I'm sure you can come up with better."

"It's the truth Sheriff. Please, you have to let us go. We need to get to her before she gets more hurt."

"Did she call you and tell you this over the phone Wade?"

"No, No. She gave Lavon a message and said that Doc couldn't make lunch with you."

"So she told you that she couldn't make lunch and that means she's in trouble."

Wade was so frustrated at this point that Brick decides to step in. "Sheriff Bill…you and I have known each other for a very long time. I wouldn't be riding along in his car if Dr. Hart wasn't in trouble."

"Do you know for a fact Dr. Breeland that she's in trouble?"

"I believe Wade Sheriff Bill. He wouldn't just get on up and leave his jump, speeding down the highway like a madman with Lavon and I."

"I don't know Dr. Breeland. It seems so far-fetched."

"Come with us then Sheriff Bill. You can see for yourself." Lavon stated.

"Alright. If you are wrong Wade…I will arrest you on the spot and throw you in jail for this."

"Whatever Sheriff Bill. We are wasting time. Let's go. Time is ticking."

"Follow me Wade. I'll lead."

Wade couldn't argue the fact. He just wanted to hurry and get to Zoe's place like right now. They've already wasted time by sitting here explaining.

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Zoe/Michael:

She notices he is starting to stir and tries to get the rope off her wrists but it's no use. It's wound too tightly. Michael seems to be coming alert at this point and his eyes went immediately to Zoe. She could see that he was furious. He shook his head to wipe the cobwebs and when he touched his head, he realized he was bleeding. This only caused him to get angrier and his face became that of a raging bull. He was a predator ready to devour his prey. Her legs were the only weapon she had and once he got them, she was done.

"I didn't think you had it in you Zoe. I underestimated you once again. Not anymore though. It's time to teach you that lesson I've been so patiently waiting for. But first, I need to get cleaned up. I don't' want any blood on my hands. Don't move from there."

She watched as he went to the bathroom to clean his head wound and there was nothing within her legs to try and smack him with. She tried to swing back and forth on the rod, but it only made her wrists rawer. She kept looking at the door hoping that someone would interrupt before it was too late. Michael came back, but this time he was undressed. He was completely naked.

"Do you like what you see Zoe? This is all yours. You and I are going to be breaking tradition tonight. Did you know that you are going to be the first girl that I've had sex with all knotted up in the closet. This is a new one for me, as well as you I imagine. I'm not really in the mood for games sweetheart. It's time to let the games begin." He comes towards Zoe and is ready for her when she throws her legs up to deflect him. She was caught and he knew it.

"Tsk, Tsk Zoe. That was so predictable of you. Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me. You need to be punished for that Zoe. Michael punches Zoe hard in the stomach like a punching bag, causing her to puke up the contents of her stomach. It lands on Michael which causes him to lash out even harder at her. He slaps the side of right face, causing her head to hit the back of the wall, blood coming from her mouth. He brings her forward and spits on her and screams "You see what you made me do to you. This is your entire fault. Now I have to take a quick shower before I can have sex with you." He closes the closet door on Zoe and walks into the bathroom, unaware of what was going to transpire next.

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Sheriff Bill/Wade/Lavon/Brick/Michael:

"Alright we are here. Let's go and see what this is all about." Sheriff Bill stated.

Wade completely ignores the Sheriff and runs immediately to Zoe's place with Lavon not far behind. He tries to jiggle the door open, but it's locked. "Where's the key Lavon?"

"It's at the house."

"I'll fix this door later on." Wade breaks open the door and notices the blood on the floor. He yells out Zoe's name but there is no answer. The bathroom door opens up and it wasn't who he expected to see.

Michael is caught off guard, but quickly rectifies that by charging towards Wade. Wade moves out of the way and Lavon catches him and body slams him to the ground. Sheriff Bill and Brick come into Zoe's room and that's when Brick notices the trail of blood coming from the closet. He follows it and when he opens it, he gasps.

Lavon is holding down Michael while Sheriff Bill handcuffs him. Wade was trying to figure out where Zoe was when he noticed Brick went to the closet. He knew Zoe was around here, but he didn't realize how close she was. When Brick made that gasping noise, he had to run over and see what he found. He wasn't prepared. Zoe was hanging up in the closet, her wrists tied, completely naked, and blood trickling down her body. He turned around and saw Wade starring at the scene before him and had to snap him out of it.

"Wade, help me get her down. She's going to need medical help. "

He didn't even hesitate. Wade ran to where Brick was and was ready to try and untie Zoe when Brick stopped him. "Wait…I'm not sure how injured Zoe is and we need to get her down slowly. I need you to hold her carefully while I unknot these ropes. Don't let her go." Wade nodes in agreement and Brick quickly unknot the rope and tell Wade to gently put her down.

"Wade…I need you to go where Lavon and Sheriff Bill are. I need to check Zoe out alone."

"Brick, I'm not leaving her. She needs me to be here in case she wakes up."

"I know you mean well, but I need to thoroughly exam here and you being here is not the best situation. I will call you if I need you."

Wade goes back out in the living room and notices that Michael had somewhat come too. The first thing he notices is his smirk. He then tells Wade "I get why you wanted Zoe. She was quite tasty if you know what I mean. I've never knew she put out like that." Wade couldn't hold back any more and jumped on him, pounding his fist into his face, jaw and stomach area until he was pulled off by Lavon.

"Let me go Lavon. You have no idea what this sick bastard did to her back there."

Sheriff Bill interrupts them and asks how Zoe is doing and Wade replies "I don't know. Brick is checking on her now."

Lavon continues to hold on to Wade, trying to calm him down. "I have to call Zoe's mom about this."

"I call her. Her number should be in Zoe's cell phone." Wade picks up Zoe's cell phone and is confused why the video is on. When he plays back the video, he understands why. That son of a b… recorded the whole incident on camera. Michael recorded every little incident from sexually abusing her body to abusing her. He then turns back to where Michael is and all he does is smile at him. Wade launches himself once again at Michael and this time not even Lavon could get him off.

Sheriff Bill pulls off Wade with Lavon's help after Michael is beaten black and blue. "Wade...I'm not asking you, I'm telling you. If you even step across those lines, I will arrest you. Do we understand one another?" Wade is disgusted at this and nodes yes.

Michael then speaks "Wade, you might have had sex with Zoe first, but I had many firsts with her. Who knew she liked all that stuff? When she cried out in pain, it wasn't because she was hurt; she was crying tears of joy. That video is a gift to you my friend reminding you of the love Zoe and I shared.

Lavon then turns to Wade…"What is he talking about?"

"He recorded all these dirty and vile things to Zoe. She's injured Lavon, pretty bad."

Wade then tells Sheriff Bill "You are going to need this. This has the evidence, besides Zoe's account of what happened to her. It's not for the faint of heart Sheriff. Look at your own risk."

Sheriff Bill then tells Wade and Lavon "Tell Brick I'll be by his place once I book and process this guy. Stay the he.. out of trouble. I mean it." He leaves with Michael, but not before Michael says "This isn't over boys."

"How bad is it Wade?"

Wade keeps looking to the other room where Brick is with Zoe and says "It's tragic is what it is. The woman I love had to endure an atrocious beating at the hands of her ex and I feel so powerless to do anything about it Lavon. I need her to know that she can't give up on herself. I need her Lavon. She is the best thing that's in my life and I'm not letting her go. I will spend every single minute in the hospital if I need too to show her how much I care about her. I will go to the end of the earth for her."

Just then Brick walks out and shakes his head. He then says "I'm sorry Wade…"

Wade collapses on the floor.