After an awkward breakfast with Wade and Lavon, where the subjects of George and Lemon's wedding and Zoe and Wade's "sleepover" where avoided, Zoe left for work. So OK, her whole no encouraging Wade plan hadn't really worked. Although she tried to act angry Zoe had enjoy this mornings "dip."

Zoe had the practice to her self since Brick called saying he couldn't come in, probably to take care of Lemon. It was 3 o'clock and no one had come in, so out of boredom Zoe tried her hand at shooting rubber bands in her empty trash can across the room. Letting go of the band, she watched as it bounces of her bookshelves and landed on someones foot. Glancing up at the owner of the foot Zoe caught her breath when she saw George standing in her doorway looking down at the purple rubber band. After picking it up he slowly walked over to her desk and sat in the empty chair across from her all with out either one saying a word..

"Are you with Wade?" Zoe's jaw dropped. His face had not a hint of emotion on it. He almost sounded bored.

"What would make you think that?" she squeaked.

"When I went to see you this morning, I saw you and Wade in the lake. Look, if I misinterpreted what I saw then I want to be with you. I wanna make us work, 'cause I think we'd be great together. But if you want to be with Wade you need to do that. I just ended a relationship were we had feelings for other people but ignored them. I can't do that again." With out waiting for her answer he stood and left.

It was time for her to choose. Zoe leaned back in her chair and mentally went over each relationships pros and cons.

George was exactly what she always looked for in a man. Kind, smart, funny, attractive, he was what she had always had in mind. He fit in with her plan. Then there was Wade gorgeous, spontaneous, sweet Wade. When she was with Wade she could be herself. She didn't feel like she needed to be perfect like she did with George. (Not that George would ever ask that or expected that of her.) Wade had hurt her and she had hurt him, but looking back she realized all the hurtful thing Wade ever done or said he did because he liked her and was scared of rejection. (Not that he'd EVER admit that.) George was who her head wanted, Wade was who her heart needed. Considering her name and profession seemed unwise to ignore her heart.

She needed to see Wade NOW!

Lucky Wade had a short shift today so he was home by at 5 o'clock. As soon as he walk into the Rammer Jammer this morning he immediately heard about the wedding being called off. After spending all day listening to everyone's theories on George and Zoe, Wade was NOT in a good mood. She was gonna pick Golden' Boy. There wasn't a doubt in his mind. Wade had nothing to offer her. His best chance at being with her was to be her rebound guy, then at least he could be close to her even if he was her second choice. But now he didn't even have that. GOD, how he wanted her. This morning had been wonderful. Seeing her smile at him. Laugh with him. But since the second he heard the news he could not get rid off the ache in his chest.

Wade stood when he heard his porch creak and front door slam shut. Next thing he knew Zoe was on her toes in front of him with his face in between her tiny hands kissing the daylights out of him. When they finally broke apart for air he rocked back on his heels and tried to unscramble his mind.

"Ahhhh...'Ay Doc. Watchya doin'?" He choked out.

"George called of the wedding and I didn't care. He said he wanted to be with me and he offered me what I've wanted since I came to Bluebell, a relationship with him. But I could only think of you. How much I enjoy being with you. You're so different than what I thought I wanted. You're more open to change than I am and you're more relaxed than I am and some times you're...well frankly ridiculous. I need all those things in my life." She took a long deep breath because she hadn't really breathed at all during her speech. " Oh and you're really good in bed."

Wade laughed at that last part as relief and shock lanced through him. He grabbed her and kissed her hard and passionately. "I think its time I took you on a proper date. How about you cash in that rain check?"

"Maybe tomorrow." She said as she pushed him towards his bed.