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Chapter Thirty-Two

Zoe was so wore out from her day of shopping for a dress for her date tonight with Wade. Lemon and AnnaBeth both came with her along with their tag alone Jack. It was only three o'clock but felt much later Jack had thankfully fallen asleep on the way back from Mobile so they did not have to hear him screaming about wanting ice cream like he had as they left the mall. They had eaten lunch in the mall's food court and Jack had a slice of cheese pizza and a chocolate chip cookie. After that they had spent the next hour chasing him up and down store after store because he was on a sugar high Zoe thought because of the soda he had to drink with his lunch.

They all took turns watching Jack so the others could shop poor AnnaBeth looked so tired after she got stuck watching Jack extra long when Zoe was trying on a few dresses. She finally found one that Lemon thought looked perfect not to causal but not to black tie affair either. It was a nice shade of middle blue and went down to her knees with a lace pattern on it, it was cut low in the front but not enough to see any cleavage. It fit tight enough to show off her new figure but comfort enough for Zoe to be able to move around in and set down without worrying about it ripping.

Lemon had found a few outfits herself and Zoe did have to say that yellow was indeed Lemon's color. AnnaBeth had only gotten herself a few shirts and a new pair of shoes. Zoe had forgone getting a new pair of shoes because of how bad Jack was being instead hoping she could find a pair in her closet that would match.

Jack of course got brought a few outfits as well, that was before he started acting up. He got a few pairs of jeans and some more shirts to go with them. Zoe had gotten them all a size bigger then he was now knowing he was a growing boy and needed to have on hand bigger sizes for his next growth spurt. Plus she had picked Jack out the cutest little cowboy hat, the baby did not seem to agree on it though he kept throwing it off his head. But Lemon and AnnaBeth both agreed it was just too cute not to buy.

Jack was laying on Zoe's bed sleeping still while Zoe put away her new dress she had left the bags with Jack's new clothes on the couch planning to put them away later. Zoe wanted to look for a pair of shoes to match her dress but instead decided on laying down just for a quick nap before Jack woke up. She did not want to be tired on her big date with Wade tonight.

Last night had been fun making out like teenagers eating dinner together it was all so normal. They could do this Zoe knew it was just going to take time to allow their relationship to strengthen to the point where they both knew nothing would come between them again. Also they had to still learn how to be dating and be parents together. So far they had been good with parenting together but Zoe knew there would come a time when they would butt heads on issues concerning Jack.

Zoe had been raised in the big City, Wade here in BlueBell they were not always going to agree on what was best for Jack, that was okay though as long as they learned to talk about it. Not just push the others feeling aside thinking they knew best, which was something Zoe knew she would have to really try hard not to do. As a Doctor she would think she was always right even when she was not.

Plus Wade had been a single Father for so long use to making all the decisions for Jack alone, that it would take him a little time to realize he couldn't do that anymore without asking her opinion. Not on small things of course but big things like when should Jack start school should they enroll him in pre-school at three or four years old? Right now Zoe did not want to think of her baby ever leaving her side to go off to school. She pulled him into a hug as she kissed his forehead, he was her baby she just wanted him to stay that way forever. Closing her eyes Zoe pictured a adult Jack still living in the Carriage house letting his Mother pick his outfit out for the day laughing to herself at her own silliness Zoe fell to sleep.

Jack's cry of "Mama" woke Zoe from her nap the toddler was not on the bed next to her any longer he had gotten off the bed and was standing next to it. Wiping the sleep from her eyes Zoe smiled at her baby boy as she got up grabbing her cell phone Zoe seen it was already four o'clock she had been sleep for a hour. She hoped that Jack had not been up by himself to long.

"Hey Jack" she said as she picked him up that's when the smell hit and she knew why he had woken her up. So Zoe grabbed one of the diapers she kept in her room and headed to the bathroom with her son to get him cleaned up. The poor baby was full of poop in his diaper and happily did not move as his Mother changed him. Once he was up cleaned up and Zoe's hands had been washed they went to the living room when Zoe saw that Jack had indeed already been in there because his blocks where all over the floor. Next time she took a nap Jack would have to be put in his crib he could have gotten hurt running around the house by himself while she slept on unaware.

Jack pointed to the tv wanting to watch a cartoon Zoe turned it on for him and set back and watched it with him. She still had time to worry about looking for a pair of shoes before she had to get dressed for her date tonight. Zoe was wondering though who would be watching Jack tonight, both Lemon and AnnaBeth had either work or a class tonight. Zoe was sure who ever Wade picked would be a responsible person.

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"For the last time Earl" Wade said breathing through his nose forcing himself not to yell over the phone "you can not take Jack fishing tonight it's going to be dark out. You have to stay in the Carriage house the whole time your watching him. Dad come on Zoe will not go on this date with me tonight if you want to take Jack fishing"

"I'm just funny with you son" Earl said putting his fishing rod down knowing his idea of grandson bonding over fishing was a no go for tonight. Glad he was on the phone so Wade couldn't see the small fishing rod he had brought for Jack. Besides Earl did not want to do anything that would cause the good Doctor to cancel her date with Wade. He was all for his son and Zoe getting a move on it, he wanted them to be married soon. Maybe give him another grandchild to play with next time maybe a little girl would be nice.

"You better be" Wade said as he walked out of his office to see how everything was running at the bar. Wanda would be in soon to take over for him so he didn't have to worry about the Rammer Jammer for the night. All he had to worry about was his crazy Father wanting to take a toddler fishing at night. No, No, No, that would just not do he would never allow that if he was with Jack never mind when he was not. Wade himself was thinking of calling the date off not sure if Earl could be trusted to keep his word about the not fishing.

"Hi Wade" Tansy said from the bar she had a beer in front of her but didn't seem to be drinking much of it. "You still need a babysitter tonight my plans got cancelled?"

Smiling Wade had a great idea "Hey Earl how would you like some company tonight"

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"Dada" yelled Jack as he threw a mini basketball at Wade's head. Barely moving in time to be missed by said ball Wade shook his head at the toddler he seemed to be in one of his moods wanting his Father's full attention it was like he knew that Wade was going to be gone tonight. It might just be with all the changes happening lately Jack was acting out a little. While having his Mother come live with him was a good change Jack was still having himself get use to it not just being him and his Father all the time anymore.

Plus the little guy had just gotten sick for the first time as well, Candice Hart showing up yelling making all of them upset, their was so many things that just might be making Jack upset are confused that he was acting up a little. Wade would have to ask Zoe if Jack was being his usually self are if he had a little harder to handle the last few days.

Wade was trying not to wrinkle his dress pants in shirt as he picked up the mini basketball and threw it into the basketball net. He was only allowed a few minutes in the bathroom just enough to wash his face and brush his teeth then was sent to his room with Jack to get dressed because Zoe needed the bathroom to get ready for their date.

Wade usually would have found this aggravating but rather found it touching that Zoe was so excited for their date tonight she wanted to take her time getting all dolled up for him. Right after he walked into the door from work he was told to watch his son so Zoe could find a pair of shoes to match her dress tonight. That had taken way longer then Wade though possible I mean how long did it take to match shoes to a dress? Either the shoe matched or did not but Wade was sure he had heard Zoe video chatting with AnnaBeth or Lemon wanting their opinion on if the shoes matched the dress' color right or not, Wade thought that was just all kinds of crazy.

"Why don't you show Daddy you're new toy Momma said she got ya?" Wade asked Jack so the toddler walked over to his new Mickey toy and dragged it to where Wade was standing.

"That looks to be a mighty fine toy you got there Jack" Wade told his son as he set next to home on the floor getting ready to play with him and his new toy only to be pushed back when he tried to touch the new toy and told by Jack "No"

"Jack" Wade voiced he had never seen his son not share his toys before when did this start not wanting to let others play with his toys? "You have to share your toy with Daddy"

"No" Jack said again as he pulled his Mickey playset closer to himself and away from Wade. The toddler had no plans for anyone but himself to be able to play with his new toy. Standing up Wade leaned over Jack and picked up this new toy he did not seem to want to share with his Father.

"You have to share your new toy with Daddy are you can not have it" Wade said hating that he had to do this but Jack could not be acting like a spoiled brat he had to know he had to share his toys because one day he would have to go to school and play with other kids.

Wade set the toy on the floor next to himself setting down Jack came over and started to play with the Mickey playset this time he did not stop Wade from playing with it also. Wade hoped that was the only punishment that would be need on the lesson of sharing but feared in the future he would have to do this again and there might be crying instead of Jack just accepting it.

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"Wade" Zoe yelled up the staircase it was getting close to them having to leave if they wanted to get to the restaurant on time and their babysitter had not arrived yet. Zoe hoped whoever was watching Jack tonight did not forget about it and they would have to cancel their date.

"You called" Wade said as he walked down the stairs with Jack in his arms. The little boy was waving at his Mother smiling saying "Mama"

Wade took in the sight of beauty as he ran his eyes up and down Zoe, that dress was cut just right that it made Wade want to tear it right off Zoe's body. Clearing his throat Wade gave his signature grin and spoke "You are one gorgeous looking woman tonight Doc, you clean up real nice"

"Thank you Wade, you do not look so bad yourself" Zoe replied with a pink taint to her cheeks. "But where is this babysitter of yours at?"

"They should be here anytime" Wade answered walking into the living room grabbing his phone he had sat on the side table next to the couch in case he had missed a call. But he had no missed calls so they should be here any minute now.

"They?" Zoe asked wondering just who Wade had gotten to sit for them tonight.

Before Wade had to answer there was a knock at the door smiling he went to answer the door hoping it was Earl who got there first and that Tansy would be along after they had left. But no such luck was to be had instead it was both Tansy and Earl at the door smiling looking happy to be together.

"Come on in" Wade said letting them in then rubbed his hands together hoping Zoe approved of both his sitters for the night.

"Earl, Tansy" Zoe greeted them giving Wade a dirty look one that told him he was in for a earful as soon as they were alone "I wasn't expected you"