Once Zoe and George got back from the grocery store, Zoe was going to have a little private discussion with Dan about what his father told her. As they pulled into the driveway and parked in the grass, Zoe got out and waited for George to open the trunk so she could bring bags inside.
"I'm going to talk to Dan about what you told me." Zoe said, bluntly, as George came around to the back of the van.
"Good luck, he'll probably get embarrassed about it."
"I've got a way to prevent that." Zoe said with a smirk, taking two bags in her arms.
"You're up to something and I'm liking it." George said, chuckling as he grabbed a case of pop (soda, for some people) and a bag in his free arm.
Zoe walked up the stairs of the porch and called into the cabin through the screened door for help. "Hey, Dan you want to open this door for me?"
Dan got up from the couch to help. Zoe noticed the way he stared at her and couldn't believe she was oblivious to it before. There was something in his eyes when he looked at her.
"So how was shopping with my dad?" Dan asked.
"Informative." She said, smirking. "He told me a lot about you, which is why I need to talk to you in our room once we unload these groceries."
"Uh oh. Should I be scared?" Dan said, as George walked in with more groceries. "Dad should I be concerned that Zoe wants to talk to me?"
"I would." George said, giving a wink to Zoe so she'd know her secret was safe.
They continued to do the unpacking with the kids' help. When they finished Hannah asked if they could go swimming.
"As soon as I talk to Dan, we'll head to the lake." Zoe said, putting the last box of macaroni and cheese in the cupboard. "Dan, we need to talk." She then said, heading to their room.
Dan listened and followed her, all the while wondering what was going to happen next. Dan entered the room and closed the door behind him. "So what is it you wanted to talk to me about?" Dan asked, taking a seat on the bed. Zoe sat beside him.
"Your dad told me something very interesting about you today." Zoe said, gaining eye contact with Dan.
"Oh no, I hope it isn't bad."
"Dan, he said that he thinks you love me."
"What?" Dan exclaimed, getting up from the bed and heading toward the dresser, his back to Zoe.
Zoe got up from the bed as well and slowly approached him. "Dan," she began, as he turned around, "if you love me, show me." She reached him, stood on her tip toes, wrapped her arms around his neck and pressed her lips against his, all before Dan knew what was going on.
Dan soon reciprocated the kiss as their lips parted and tongues met. Both their minds were racing, yet neither of them cared enough to stop. Zoe felt her knees buckle beneath her, but she managed to keep herself on her feet as she enjoyed the moment. Zoe breathed his name as she temporarily pulled away, but Dan pulled her back in.
A knock at the door brought them back to reality as they pulled apart from each other. "Yeah?" Zoe called.
"Aunt Zoe can we go swimming now?" Hannah asked through the door.
"Yeah just a second sweetheart. I'll be out in a second." Zoe responded, before turning her attention back to Dan. "Let's pretend this never happened." She said as she headed for the door.