Zoe felt a soft kick to her stomach the next morning. Before she even opened her eyes she was extremely confused. She felt someone breathing under her hand, someone was clinging to her shirt and there was a hand on top of her own. Her other hand was spread across a pillow and she could feel the slight tickle of hair underneath her fingers. What really got her was that her legs were intertwined with someone else's. "Joel doesn't like to touch." She thought and then slowly opened her eyes. She saw Wade first, facing her, her hand dangerously close to his head and his hand on top of hers. That led her eyes to focus on the tiny toddler between them, blonde hair everywhere and soft snores coming from him. She smiled at him and gently removed her legs from Wade's.

Wade's eyes fluttered opened and he looked at what was in front of him. He smiled looking at Wyatt sound asleep and then looked up at Zoe who was staring back at him.

"Hi" she whispered

"Hey" he whispered back. He saw their hands on top of Wyatt's chest and he quickly but gently removed it. "Sorry, I didn't mean to…"

"Don't worry about it." She smiled

"Alright." Wade gave her a confused look "I don't even remember coming out of the shower last night."

"I don't remember much after I laid him down. What time is it?" she asked looking at the clock over Wade's head. "7, not bad." She looked down at Wyatt and smiled "Well, he made it through his first night."

"As did I" Wade chuckled "Thanks to you."

Zoe nodded as Wyatt finally let go of her shirt and rolled over towards her. His eyes opened and he looked around the room, then at Zoe.

"Hi baby." She smiled

Wyatt grunted and looked at Wade. "Sup little man."

He looked from Zoe to Wade and finally gave a small smile before rubbing his eyes. "Hi" he mumbled

Zoe started playing with his hair, gently combing it with her fingers. "I'm hungry." She said

"I could eat. Maybe I should take him to the Rammer Jammer."

"Maybe keep him around here for a while, does the town even know about him?"

"Not unless one of you guys spilled the beans."

"I haven't said anything." She said "Oh crap Joel." She said and sprang up from the bed

Wade sat up and so did Wyatt "What?" Wade asked

Zoe was searching his house for the phone and found it in the couch cushions. "Ugh, 4 missed calls 3 voicemails and 6 texts. He's probably freaking out. I have to call him, be right back."

"Uh ok" Wade sat and looked at Wyatt. "She's crazy, it's about time you learned that."

Wyatt just looked at him and then back at the door Zoe just walked out of. He started to whine and tears began to fall. "Doc" he said

"No, shh, don't cry." Wade picked him up and got out of bed. He walked over to the window "She's right there." He pointed but Wyatt continued to cry. "Ya know she doesn't live here, she's gonna leave."

Zoe turned her head in the direction of the house when she heard Wyatt crying. "Alright, whatever. We can finish this when I come back later…This isn't a big deal, just get over it….Ugh, I am not discussing this now….Goodbye." she huffed and walked back into the house. "What did you do to him now?" she asked taking the crying baby from Wade.

"Nothing, you leave, he cries."

"Well at least someone loves me." She said hugging Wyatt as he started to calm down

"He's not the only one" Wade mumbled with his head in the fridge

"What?" she asked

"Uh I said, this will be fun."

"Oh ok. Breakfast time. Let's go see what Lavon is cooking." She smiled "But first you need clothes." She said

After she got Wyatt dressed and Wade got dressed himself they walked over to Lavons.

Lavon looked up when they walked in the house and smiled "Good morning you three, pancakes?"

"Yes please." Zoe said sitting on a stool with Wyatt in her lap.

"Sounds good." Wade smiled and took and apple out of the basket

"Uh Big Z, didn't you have those clothes on yesterday?"

"I might have fallen asleep over at Wade's. Wyatt had a tough time falling asleep."

"I see." He nodded and flipped a pancake

Annabeth came into the kitchen with a smile "Don't y'all look cute. Good morning Wyatt." She waved and he waved back "He's so happy, I take he slept well."

"After he finally fell asleep. That was a horror show." Wade told them "But either I was just too much in a deep sleep and didn't feel him or he just didn't move."

"I didn't feel him." Zoe piped in

"Hold on, where did y'all sleep?" Lavon asked eyeing them suspiciously

"My bed" Wade said carefully

"The three of you?" Annabeth asked

"Shut up" Zoe said "We were exhausted and just fell asleep. It's no big deal."

"Uh huh, ok." Lavon nodded and placed a plate of pancakes in front of her.

The rest of breakfast was in silence except for the babbles coming from Wyatt here and there.

"Well I have to go." Zoe handed Wade Wyatt and kissed the baby on the cheek "I'll see you later." She said and walked out the door.

Wade quickly distracted Wyatt with a toy so he wouldn't freak out and it worked. "Thank you" he whispered

"What?" Lavon asked

"He seems to freak when the D-O-C leaves."

"Oh"

"Well thanks for breakfast, I guess I'll go hang with my son." He smiled "I'll see you guys later." He got up from the stool and walked out.

Lavon and Annabeth turned to each other. "How long till they get back together?" Lavon asked

"I give it a month, poor Joel." Annabeth shook her head

"Well we knew that wasn't going to last."

"I know but I give him another 2 weeks here."

"That's being generous." Lavon said "I can't believe she slept with him."

"Ok, she didn't sleep with him, she slept next to Wyatt who was next to him, I think."

"Don't care, wonder if Joel knows or knew last night."

"I'm gonna say no."

Lavon just shook his head. "Poor dude."

"Hey" Zoe said walking into her room at the Whipporwill

"Look who it is." Joe rolled his eyes "How was your night?"

"Long."

"I thought you were only staying for a little bit longer?"

"Well Wyatt was screaming and he wouldn't sleep. I wasn't just going to leave Wade."

"It's not your kid." He snapped

"So what? I can't help Wade out? That's ridiculous."

"No, that's not the point. You were gone for 12 hours and I had no idea where you were. You could have texted me to let me know."

"I'm sorry, it was a little hectic and then I passed out."

"Fine. I need to try and write something now. I've been in a slump for weeks now."

"Well that's not like you."

"Yeah well, I don't know what's wrong."

Zoe pouted "Sorry."

"Are you staying here tonight?"

"Yes" she giggled

"Good because I've missed you. I feel like you haven't been here in forever." He went to wrap his arms around her waist but she backed up.

"I know. I don't know how much fun I'll be though. I have to go to work now and I'm already exhausted from last night."

"Oh, but you promise you'll be here anyway."

"Yes. Now I have to shower and get to work." She walked into the bathroom

That afternoon at the practice Brick knocked on Zoe's office door.

Zoe looked up and smiled "What can I do for you Brick"?

"Does Wade have a kid?"

"What?" Zoe asked

"Wade Kinsella? Does he have a kid? I heard Lemon and Annabeth mention Wade and a baby before at the Butterstick."

Zoe nodded "Yes he does, he's living with Wade now."

Brick was shocked and sat down in the nearest chair. "Wow. When did this come about?"

"About a week or two ago a social worker came to visit Wade and told him. Listen, this can't go anywhere."

"Oh don't worry, I won't say anything. Where is the mother?"

"She died in a car accident. Wyatt is 1 and Wade is great with him."

"That's so sad but good for Wade for taking him. He is really turning his life around."

"Yes he is. I'm proud of him." She smiled

Brick smiled at her "How's Joel doing?"

"He's alright. Has writers block apparently."

Brick just nodded as the bell rang over the doorway. "That would be Mrs. Lincoln. I will see you later."

"Bye" she smiled. She decided to call Wade and see how he was doing. It rang twice and then he picked up.

"Hey Zoe."

"Hi, How are you and my baby?" she asked

"Your baby?" he laughed "We're good. He's actually sleeping right now. I guess I wore the little guy out."

"Aww, what did you do with him?"

"Well, we played trucks and did a couple puzzles, we wrestled and then read a book."

"That is adorable. Where is he sleeping?"

"His crib. He fell asleep on the floor but I moved him."

"So cute. I'm glad you're having fun."

"He's great Zoe."

"Yeah he is. Well I have to go, I have a patient coming in. I'll talk to you later."

"Alright, have fun." He chuckled

"Bye Wade." She smiled and hung up

Zoe finished up her day at the practice and then went to meet Joel at Fancies.

"Hi" she smiled sitting down at the table "Get any work done?"

"Not really, maybe tomorrow."

"Alright, keep trying."

Joel nodded "How was work?"

"Good, I'm so tired though. I can't wait to go to bed."

After dinner they walked across the street to the hotel and were almost to their room when Zoe stopped.

"I left my phone at the office. I'll be back in a minute."

"Ok, I'll be here."

Zoe went to the office and took her phone off her desk. She was locking up the practice when her phone started ringing.

"Hello?" she answered

"Hey Zoe, am I interrupting anything?" Wade asked

"Nope, just locking up the practice, what's up?"

"Uh, is there any way you can come here and watch Wyatt? Lemon just called and said both bartenders called in sick and the place is packed."

"Yeah, no problem, I'll be right there." She replied without even thinking

"Thank you so much, I'd ask AB and Lavon but they don't seem to be home."

"Good" she smiled "I'll see you in a few."

As Zoe walked to Wade's she texted Joel.

*Be home later, emergency on the plantation. Nothing serious, don't worry.*

She got a text back a minute later *You were supposed to stay home tonight but I guess if you're needed, I'll let it pass.*

Zoe didn't reply, she just stuck her phone in her purse and walked into Wade's house.

"Thank you so much Doc."

"No problem." She smiled

"Doc" Wyatt said as he crawled over to her and put his hands up "Up" he smiled

Zoe gladly picked him up and gave him a kiss "Hi Baby. Were you a good boy for Daddy today?"

"Dada"

Zoe smiled and looked at Wade. "Don't you have to go?" she asked

Wade was just smiling at her but came back to reality a minute later."Yes I do. We ate dinner all he needs is a snack and his bottle later. I'll try to be home as soon as I can."

"Don't rush, don't worry, we'll be fine."

"Thanks. Bye Buddy." He waved "Thanks again Doc." He winked at her

"Say bye Daddy."

"Bye" Wyatt waved

"How come he doesn't cry when I leave?" Wade asked

"He likes me better." Zoe stuck her tongue out at him "Now go, before he does get upset."

Wade shook his head and chuckled "See ya"

Zoe flipped on the TV after Wade left and sat on the couch. "What should we watch?" Wyatt just looked at her with a smile. "Oh right, you won't care." She smiled and flipped through the channels until she found a movie she liked. "I love this movie. We'll watch this."

"Doc" Wyatt said looking at her

"Zoe" she corrected

"Doc"

"Can you say Zoe?" she asked him

"Doc" he said again

Zoe shook her head "What is up with you Kinsella men and not saying my name?"

Wyatt just laughed and snuggled closer to her. They sat for a little while but Wyatt got bored quickly.

"Up" he said

"You are up." Zoe laughed

"Up" he said and pointed down

"Oh, down." She said

Wyatt looked at her "Dow?" he asked

"Yes, down" she said and put him on the ground

Wyatt took off behind the couch and Zoe heard a crash.

"Hey" she said and peaked over "What are you doing? That was all nice and clean."

Wyatt laughed and just started playing with his truck. After about 5 seconds he started looking around. "Doc" he called

Zoe looked back over the couch "Yes?"

Wyatt held up his truck "Doc"

"You want to play?" she asked. Wyatt smiled and clapped his hands. "Alright." She got up from the couch and sat down next to him.

After trucks, Wyatt crawled over to the refrigerator and sat next to it. "Doc" he called

Zoe got up from the floor and walked over to him. "You want snack?" she asked and opened the fridge and took out an apple sauce cup. "Mmm applesauce." She picked Wyatt up and put him in his high chair. She started feeding him but he then insisted on doing it himself. "This can't turn out well." Zoe laughed as she watched Wyatt make a huge mess. She walked away for a second to grab a napkin and when she came pack he had the cup on his head. Zoe couldn't help but laugh "Oh my gosh, what did you do."

"Uh oh" he said

"Uh oh is right little man, you got it everywhere. I think I need more napkins." After she cleaned up the walls, floor and highchair she took Wyatt out. "I think you need a bath, you are very sticky."

Wyatt's bath was almost over, Zoe was about to take him out when Wyatt splashed water everywhere, soaking Zoe in the process.

"Little boy, you are a monster tonight." She laughed "You are so lucky you're cute." Wyatt just laughed at her. After she got Wyatt out and changed into his pajamas she looked down at her soaked shirt and pants. "What am I going to do now?" she asked "I guess Wade is lending me some clothes." She put Wyatt in his crib with a few toys and started going through Wade's drawers. "This will do." She said pulling out a t-shirt and sweatpants. After she got changed and made Wyatt his bottle she sat down on the couch. She sat Wyatt next to her with his bottle and turned the TV back on. Zoe's phone began to ring a minute later.

"It's your Daddy." She smiled "Hey Wade."

"Hey Doc, how's the little guy?" he asked

"He's great, drinking his bottle now and watching Mickey Mouse."

"Sounds fun." He chuckled "Thanks again for watching him. I owe you."

"No you don't, it's my pleasure."

"Free glass of wine next time you're in here."

"Uh how is that different than any other night?"

"True, you need to start paying for this stuff."

"Hey" she giggled

Wade smiled "I'll be home as soon as I can, but it looks like I'll have to close up."

"Don't worry about it. You'll get home when you get home."

"You're amazing."

Zoe smiled "Thanks."

"I have to go. See you later."

"Bye. Say bye to Dada." She told Wyatt and put the phone to his ear

"Dada?" Wyatt asked

Wade couldn't help but smile "Night Buddy."

"Dada" Wyatt smiled

"Ugh Wade I love him." Zoe said after putting the phone back to her ear

"Me too. Bye Doc."

"Bye" she hung up and turned to Wyatt "See, not one Zoe." She shook her head

After a while Wyatt climbed up onto Zoe's lap and curled up with his blankie. Zoe was getting tired herself and laid down on the couch with Wyatt. The two were asleep in no time.

Wade came home around 2 and quietly entered the house. He saw Wyatt and Zoe snuggled up on the couch and smiled. "Cute" he whispered. He gently picked Wyatt up off of Zoe and carried him to his crib, carefully laying him down. Wyatt picked his head up and looked at Wade. "Shhh Bud, go back to sleep."

"Da" Wyatt mumbled and closed his eyes

"Night Son." Wade whispered. He quietly walked back over to Zoe and tapped her.

"No" Zoe mumbled

"Doc, hey" he poked her again

"Go away." She swatted at the air

Wade rolled his eyes and shook his head. "Are those my clothes?" he asked examining her outfit. "Whatever, night Doc." He said as he draped a blanket over her.

"Mmm Night." She mumbled and rolled over.

Wade picked her phone off the coffee table and set it on silent. He also sent a quick text to Joel so he wouldn't freak out. He climbed into bed a few minutes later and looked from the crib to the couch. "Something is wrong with this picture." He said before drifting off to sleep himself.