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"Mornin Doc." Wade smiled from the couch across from their bed. He was cradling their now three month old son in his arms. "How'd you sleep?"
"I slept well, did he wake up after the twelve o' clock feeding?
"Nope, I heard him stirring around six. He just finished a bottle."
"Wow, that's amazing." She got up from the bed and walked over to her two favorite men. She kissed Wade, sat down next to him and took the baby out of his arms. "Good morning Baby Boy." She kissed Jack's head. "Good sleeping."
"He knew you needed a good night's sleep before going back to work."
Zoe sighed. "Is it too soon?"
Wade chuckled. "Zoe, we have gone over this for two weeks now, it's time. Mainly because I cannot take you examining another mysterious mole or freckle on me. You need to go back to work and fix real ailments." He kissed her head. "He will be just fine. I can take care of my son."
Zoe laughed. "I know and I'm sorry. I just get itchy when I don't doctor for a while. And I know you can take care of him. You might be better than me at it."
Wade smiled. "I am not, now go get ready for your day. The townsfolks are dying to have you back too and so is Brick."
"I know, that's all anyone has asked since Jackson turned six weeks."
"See, you are missed."
"But I don't want him to miss me." She started to tear up.
"Oh here we go again. Doc, if he tells me he misses you I will bring him down to visit. You work a whopping 3 minutes away. It's not like you're going across the state line."
"You're right and I'll see you at lunch."
"Exactly, no go on."
Zoe handed the baby back to Wade and got up from the couch. She went in the shower, got dressed and the three of them made their way to Lavons for breakfast.
"Good morning." Zoe smiled walking in
"Morning Big Z, you ready to go back to work?" Lavon asked flipping a pancake in the air.
"I actually am, I'm excited to get back out there. Only took three pep talks from Wade before we got here."
"Of course. How's my favorite little man?" he waved to the baby in Wade's arms.
"He's great. Slept six hours last night." Wade said proudly.
"Very nice, getting so big."
"Good morning everyone." Lemon smiled as she entered the kitchen. "My Baby." She squealed and stole the baby right out of Wade's arms. "Hello handsome." She kissed his head. "Are you so excited to spend the day with Aunt Lemon today?"
"Uh, Lemon, no." Wade shook his head. "I'm off today. He's mine."
"No, Zoe is going back to work and she told me I could have him."
"Yeah, on my days off. I am not going in. I own the place, I can do that."
"Wade Kinsella, you are not taking this baby away from me every day that your wife is working."
Zoe and Lavon couldn't help but laugh. "I know Lemon, don't worry but today I got it. Tomorrow he's all yours."
"Oh, well ok. I guess I can deal with that."
"Thank you. Although if you could watch him for an hour so I can get a shower I'd appreciate it."
"Ok." She smiled happily and snuggled the baby closer to her.
Zoe sighed. "I have to go." She pouted and got up from her stool. She took Jackson from Lemon and hugged him tight. "You be good for Daddy." She kissed him. "And Aunt Lemon." She asked starting to tear up. "No crawling or talking or walking while I'm gone, you hear me. Mommy loves you so much."
"Awww Big Z, he'll be fine and I don't think he's even capable of doing any of those things, he barely just started holding his head up."
"I know, but it's just sad."
"You'll be fine Baby. You run along and have a great day, we will see you in four hours for lunch." Wade took the baby from her and kissed her. "I love you."
"I love you too, all of you." She looked around the kitchen. She grabbed her purse and headed towards the door. "But.."
"Go." They all yelled in unison
"Fine. Bye Jackson, I love you." She waved and left the house.
"She gonna be alright?" Lavon asked
"Probably not." Wade laughed and handed Jackson to Lemon. "Thanks for breakfast you two and I will be back in a little bit for him."
"No problem. Take your time." Lemon smiled
A couple hours later Lemon went down to the doctor's office. "Hello?" she called.
Zoe ran out of her office. "Is Jackson ok?"
Lemon laughed. "He's fine, I promise. I came for a checkup."
"Oh ok, I miss him so much. But come on in." she led her into the exam room.
"He is doing great, he napped earlier, had another bottle and was playing on the play mat when I left."
"Oh good. I don't remember seeing you on the schedule for today."
"I didn't make an appointment, but I was hoping you could squeeze me in."
"Of course, it hasn't been crazy busy but a nice steady flow, which is great for my first day back." Lemon just nodded. "So are you feeling sick?"
"Not really, I'm mean. I've been so, so tired lately and I've been queasy on and off for a week or so."
Zoe nodded at her and smiled. "I see, have you gotten sick?"
"Only a couple times but then it's gone. So I didn't think much of it, figured something I ate." She shrugged. "But it's becoming more often now."
"Lemon, would you happen to be a little late?" she asked
She looked at her watch. "I said I didn't have an appointment."
She chuckled. "No, like late, late." She hinted and Lemon gasped.
"Oh my gosh, I am."
"How late?"
Lemon pulled out her phone and her eyes bugged. "I haven't had it in almost two months. How could I not realize this?"
"I'm gonna run a blood test." She said with a smile. "I can't believe you haven't been keeping track."
"I know, I'm shocked at myself. I guess I've just been so busy with Lavon and you guys and Jackson and helping George with the…" she stopped herself.
"With the what?" Zoe asked
"Nothing, I didn't say George."
"Yes you did, what does he need help with Lemon?"
"You didn't here this from my but he bought a ring." She squealed
"Oh my gosh!" she screamed "When?"
"This weekend when they're back home."
"Why didn't you tell me?"
"I was sworn to secrecy, I am sorry, but unlike the rest of this town I am not a snitch."
Zoe tried to be mad at Lemon but she just couldn't hold back the smile on her face. "That is so amazing."
"You cannot tell a sole Zoe Kinsella." Lemon warned
"I promise I will not. Back to you, would you like to take a test here?"
"Oh yes, my possible pregnancy. I would." She smiled wide. "Another secret until I talk to Lavon."
"Your secrets are safe with me Lemon."
A few minutes later Lemon was walking back into Zoe's office with a smile on her face. "It's positive."
"Ahh" Zoe yelled and hugged her friend tightly. "Congratulations!"
"Thank you, I can't believe this."
Lemon left a few minutes later and Zoe decided to take lunch then too. She looked at her phone and saw a text from Wade. *Meet us at Rammer Jammer. Love you* She smiled and sent him a reply. *You got it, be right there! Love you both more!*
Zoe left the office and walked down to the Rammer Jammer. When she walked in she scanned the restaurant but didn't see her husband anywhere. "Where is he?" she then heard Jackson babbling from behind her. She turned around and finally spotted Wade behind the bar wearing Jackson in the baby Bjorn and mixing up a drink. "What are you doing with my baby behind the bar?" she asked laughing at the sight in front of her. "This can't be legal."
Wade shrugged. "I came back here to grab us a couple sodas when Jackson here asked me how to make a mai tai. He just started taking orders from everyone. Natural I guess." He chuckled and walked out from the bar after handing Sadie her drink. He gave Zoe a kiss and led her to a table. "How's your day going?"
"It's really good. So nice to be back at work but I really did miss my guys."
"Oh I bet and we missed you." He carefully removed the baby from his chest and handed him to Zoe. "What would you like to eat?"
"I'll just have some fried shrimp and curly fries."
"Sounds good to me. I'll be right back." He kissed the top of her head and walked to the kitchen.
"Hi Dr. Kinsella, Hi Jackson." Shula and Delma walked passed the table. "How's your first day back?"
"It's really good, and I'm so happy that I can take my lunch break with my baby."
"That is the best part of small town living." Delma smiled at her. "He is just getting so big and so alert these days."
"I know right, he finally recognizes everyone now, it's so sweet." Zoe gushed
After her lunch she handed the baby back to Wade and grabbed her purse. "I love you, thank you for lunch. And no more mixing drinks little man." She pointed at Jackson. "I'll see you in a few hours." She kissed Wade and then Jackson and left the restaurant.
Lemon walked into Lavon's office and sat herself on his desk. "Hey Baby." She smiled at him.
"Hello there." He smiled back. "Everything ok? You're smiling pretty wide here. Delia Ann get caught in another cheating scandal?" he guessed.
Lemon laughed. "Oh no, don't be silly. I just have some news."
"Oh yeah? And what is that?"
"Well, I went to see Zoe today because I've been feeling a little off lately." She started
"Are you ok?" he started to panic. "Are you sick?"
"Baby, if I was sick would I be smiling?"
Lavon thought. "No, so what's up Baby?"
"Yeah!" she yelled
"Yeah what?" he asked confused
"You guessed it."
"Lemon, I didn't guess anything, you're freaking me out." He chuckled a little and pulled her onto his lap. "Now, can you tell me what's going on?"
Lemon couldn't help the giant smile that came across her face. "I'm, well we are pregnant."
Lavon starred at her for a couple seconds and then jumped up from his chair, Lemon falling to the ground. Lavon didn't even realize as he started dancing and hollering around the office. He then stopped and looked down at Lemon. "Oh my gosh I'm so sorry baby. Are you ok?" he picked her up.
Lemon was in a fit of laughter watching her husband dance around like he just scored the winning touchdown for the Crimson Tide. "I'm fine Sweetie." Lavon leaned down and kissed her.
"I'm sorry, I'm just so happy. This is so amazing. I'm gonna be a Daddy, you're gonna be a Mama. We're gonna have a baby." He cheered again "I love you so much Lemon."
"I love you too Lavon."
That weekend George and Annabeth were back in town and Lemon and George were in her office at Fancies.
"Ok, so you take her to get your nails done around three or four, however long it takes to do that. I'll start setting up after you leave."
"Probably get her around three thirty and I'll take her to Mobile. And your dinner will be already to go from Fancies, you just have to pick it up. I told Noah that you would be by around five."
"Perfect. Thank you so much for your help Lemon, I really appreciate it."
"Oh it's my pleasure George. Have you seen Zoe yet?"
"No, why? Everything ok?"
"Yeah, it's just that she kind of figured out what was happening tonight."
George's eyes bugged. "How did she find out?"
"I may have let it slip." She shrugged "But its ok, she promised not to say anything and I think she might have even forgotten anyway. She hasn't mentioned it all week."
"I hope so, I don't need anything to ruin this night."
Lemon laughed. "Oh George, no matter what happens, nothing will ruin it. It's going to be perfect."
George nodded. "I hope so. AB did mention going over to see Jackson when she finished lunch with her parents. Do you think I should stop her?"
"No, it will be fine. I was even thinking of asking Zoe to come with us to get our nails done. She hasn't had a girl's day since Jackson was born. And it would be a great distraction for AB."
"That is a good idea." He agreed. "I don't think I'd ever see the day when Lemon Breeland was inviting Zoe Hart to girl's day. What happened with you two?" he laughed
She shrugged. "We've gotten pretty close ever since Stanley's mobile spa tipped over but even more so since we have breakfast together every morning. She's a good person."
"I am glad that hatchet has finally been buried. Well thank you again Lemon." He kissed her cheek. "But I have to go see a guy about rose petals."
Lemon squealed. "I am so happy for you two."
Lemon left Fancies a little bit after George and headed back to the plantation. She walked to the carriage house and up the porch stairs, walking inside. "Hello?"
"Hey Lemon, in here." Zoe called from the bedroom.
"Hey, oh good AB not here yet?"
"No, she's on her way, what's up? Oh my god is tonight the night?" she asked
Lemon smiled. "It is and George has put me in charge of the distraction and you are helping."
"Ok, what's up?"
"The three of us are going to Mobile at three thirty and getting our nails done."
"What about Jackson?" she asked pointing to the sleeping baby in a swing
"Lavon will watch him if Wade isn't home."
"Are you sure? He hasn't been alone with him."
"Zoe, the man has a pet alligator, I think he can handle a three month old."
Zoe thought. "I could really use a manicure. Ok, sounds good."
"Great, let me just call Lavon and make sure he'll be home." She took out her phone and called. "Hey Baby, are you going to be home all afternoon?...Great, I need you to watch Jackson so Zoe, AB and I can go get mani pedis….He's working….You'll be fine, I promise….Great, thank you Baby." She hung up. "All set."
"He wasn't too thrilled with the idea was he?"
"Oh he was just nervous. But he'll be fine."
"I know he will." Zoe smiled. "Thanks for including me."
"No problem, plus talking about Jackson will be the perfect distraction for AB."
Zoe laughed. "That is true."
"Oh and let's not mention this little one yet." She placed her hand on her stomach. "I don't want to steal her thunder."
"Alright, sounds good."
"Hello?" AB called walking into the house.
"Hey." Zoe and Lemon greeted her. They both wrapped her in a hug.
"We have missed you." Zoe told her
"I miss you guys too. Nashville is great but I miss it here. The people are just not the same."
"Oh I'm sure. We will have to come visit though once you guys get settled more."
"Yes, you must. Now where's my baby?" she looked around for Jackson. "Found him, he got so big Zoe."
"I know, sleeping through the night for the most part now."
"Wow that is great at three months."
"You can take him out of there, he won't wake up. He loves his sleep."
"Yay." AB clapped and quickly took him out of the swing. "I have missed you so much, pictures don't do you any justice."
"So, I was thinking the three of us go get mani pedis in a little bit." Lemon announced
"That sounds like a great idea." Zoe agreed.
"Ok, I'm down."
"Awesome, say we leave in a half hour?" Lemon asked
"Perfect. Let me just text George. Is Jackson coming?"
"No, I'll ask Lavon to watch him." Zoe told her
A half hour later the three of them were out the door and heading to Mobile.
"So you really like Nashville?" Lemon asked as they sat in the chairs at the nail salon.
"I do, it's fun but I'm not sure I see myself living there. And to be honest I don't think George wants to make it permanent anymore either."
"Oh really?" Zoe asked. "Why do you say that?"
"He keeps talking about things from here. Saying he can't find certain foods he loves as much or the people aren't as friendly. I've asked him about a house and he says he's comfortable at the apartment. He's only on a six month lease right now and I asked if he's going to renew and he said we'll see."
"Wow, I mean I can see that I guess. But can he do his job from Bluebell?"
"I don't know, I mean he only goes to meetings like once a week and most of the time he does everything on the phone or laptop. I guess it's something we have to sit down and discuss."
"Probably a good idea. When is his lease up?"
"I think in three months. You know what he has been talking about a little bit lately though?"
"What?" both girls asked
"Taking the next step in our relationship." She squealed
"What?" Zoe asked. "That's amazing." Lemon nudged her under the table. They were supposed to avoid this topic. "But crazy, you have only been together like 9 months." She said very unconvincingly.
"I know, but I love him and he loves me. We are both mature adults and I know he is the one for me. Believe me I've thought about it like that too."
Lemon wracked her brain to say something to change the subject. "Oh, I'm pregnant." She blurted out.
"What?" AB asked shocked
"Oh, yes. That is big news." Zoe joined in.
"Oh my gosh, why are we talking about anything else but that? Why didn't you say anything earlier?"
"I forgot, we were so busy talking about you and Jackson and everything else. I just found out the other day so it's still all new."
"Ok, but oh my god, I am so happy for you guys. That is amazing news." AB smiled
Once the girls were done they headed home. On the way AB got a text from George. *Meet me at your house.*
"Can you drop me at my place?" AB asked
"Of course." Lemon smiled
Lemon pulled up to her house and she got out. "Thank you for driving Lemon. Have a good night guys. This was so nice. One of the main things in miss being six hours away."
"Yes, we miss it too. Well see you in the morning." Zoe waved from the back seat
"Goodnight." AB waved and walked towards her front door.
"There goes the future Mrs. George Tucker." Lemon squealed
"So adorable. Now, what happened to not saying anything about Baby Hayes and stealing her thunder?" Zoe asked with a laugh
"It was the only thing I could think of to stop her from talking more about an engagement."
Zoe laughed and Lemon drove away from the house.
AB walked into the house and the lights were all down low. "What that?" she asked and walked further into the house. She saw flickering lights coming from the dining room. "Oh my gosh." Her hand flew over her mouth. The table was set, candles lit and rose petals all over the floor and table. "George?" she called.
George walked out the kitchen with a bouquet of roses. "Good evening Annabeth." He smiled at her and handed her the flowers.
"Thank you." She smiled at him. "Did I miss our anniversary?" she asked confused.
George chuckled. "No you did not." He laughed and got down on one knee. "Annabeth Nass, I know this is crazy fast but when you know, you know. I love you so much and I would be the happiest man in the world if you would do the honor of becoming my wife. Will you marry me?"
Annabeth was in tears but somehow managed to squeak out a "Yes." George stood up and kissed her. "I love you so much." Annabeth kissed him and George took the ring out of the box and slipped it on her finger.
"Perfect fit." George kissed her again