Here's the next chapter. What will become of Max and Zoe once the ED find out about their relationship will the unfortunate turn of events ruin their happily ever after. More to come :)

Hope you enjoy this part. :)

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Katie xx

Although they had had a late night after moving Zoe in and then snuggling on the sofa to watch if I stay, they both felt surprisingly awake when they were awaken from their slumber by Zoe's alarm.

It was 6 o'clock and their shifts started at 7. "I need a shower." Zoe said rolling out of bed a grabbing a towel from the box by the radiator.

"So do I. I could always join you to save time."

"Okay fine. Here." As she chucked him a towel. They went into the bathroom, luckily the shower was big enough for two. Max's hands started to wonder over Zoe's exposed body.

"Oi behave yourself, time is not of the essence today."

"Okay. Turn round and I'll wash your hair for you."

"Okay."

Once they were washed they got out and retro the bedroom. Both got dressed and Max sorted Zoe's hair while she did her makeup. As their shower had taken a little long than anticipated. She just couldn't resist his charm.

Max went down and found the kettle and toaster out of the boxes and made him and Zoe jam on toast and coffee.

"Zoe come on, breakfasts ready."

"Coming, what would I do without you."

"Umm. More than likely not eat."

"That's true."

They both ate and drank and before long it was time to leave. Zoe drove and dropped Max a street away from the hospital.

"See you later." Giving her a kiss.

"Bye. And don't be late."

"I won't."

When Zoe arrived at work she went to reception and got bombarded with admin that needed to be completed before the day was out. Making her way to her office, she felt a presence behind her.

"Max."

"Oh hey what a surprise to see you here."

"Shut up. I'm very busy I've got to get though this."

"Okay. Well I'll see you later."

"Yeah."

The rest of their shifts were uneventful, but Zoe had been cooped up in her office for majority of the day so hadn't seen Max.

There was a knock at the door.

"Come in."

Max appeared in the doorway.

"Oh it's you. I'm nearly done, here's the keys go and get in the car I'm nearly done here. But be careful don't get caught."

"Certainly madam."

He walked out of the office and made his way to Zoe's car, walking at a fast pace, he felt pressured which made him increasingly apprehensive. Once he was safely in the car he let out I sigh of relief.

He had been waiting all of 5 minutes when Zoe joined him.

"So Mr, fancy a takeaway and film back at mine."

"Well that's an offer no man could resist."

"Good."

Zoe pulled out of the parking space and drove back to her new house. When they got there, they both got out and Max used his phone as a torch so Zoe could unlock the door. As she opened the door and tidal wave hit them. Water gushed out, Zoe was horrified. And began crying. Max took her in his arms.

"Shh, it's going to be okay. Don't cry baby. I'm going to go and see if I can find out what's happened."

"O..k..ay."

Max waded through the water filled rooms and as he walked into the kitchen he noticed water pouring out of the cupboard beneath the sink. He went over and opened it. The u-bend pipe had come loose and had flooded the downstairs. Then from behind him he saw a spark. The water level had risen and had come into contact with plug socket, that he had forgotten to turn off that morning.

"Shit" he dragged his legs through the water and reached for the socket as he touched it a huge spark leapt from the socket and he felt on the water filled floor.

Zoe who was still outside heard the spark explode and rushed to see if Max was okay. She got into the kitchen and saw Max's body covered in water.

"Max! Max!"She screamed lifting his head out of the water. She had no choice, she had to get him out the house was unsafe. She grabbed him under his arms and pulled him though the water. When she managed to get him out onto the grass at the front of the house. She checked for a pulse.

It was there but very weak. She took out her phone and called for an ambulance. He was still breathing but it was very shallow, suggesting that he had inhaled some water.

"Max. Max. Can you hear me, stay with me Max."

She heard the comforting sound of the ambulance sirens drawing closer.

"Max please don't leave me." She whispered placing her forehead onto his chest.

The best thing she remembered was Dixie helping her onto the ambulance.

"Zoe what happened."

"We got home and opened the door and loads of water came flooding out so Max went into investigate and he got electrocuted. Is he okay?."

"Yeah he's fine. Respiration rate is a little low and he has partial thickness burns to his right hand and forearm and at the moment he has GCS of 4.

"Okay." Zoe whispered as tears began to fall down her cheeks. She couldn't lose him now, she couldn't lose him ever.

When they arrived at the hospital. Charlie helped Zoe out of the ambulance.

"Haven't you just gone home."

"Yeah long story."

"I've got time."

"I'm sorry but right now I need to make sure Max is okay."

"Alright, just remember I'm here if you need me."

How will Zoe cope with Max being in hospital? How with the staff respond to their relationship becoming public knowledge? Will Zoe and Max make it though together or will this break then?

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