Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters or anything from Hart of Dixie. I own the plot that is it. Oh and the female OC that will be introduced later on. ~ Jessi

When Zoe ducked and looked up at Wade who just crossed his arms over his chest amused.

"It's not funny." She hissed. He moved to the window and glanced out. "Get away from there." And she yanked him down beside her.

"Why's he over there?"

"I don't know! Get rid of him or something." Wade opened his front door and walked out onto the porch.

"Hey Tucker! You looking for the Doc?"

"Obviously. And it's none of your business."

"Well you're disturbing me. She never went to the carriage house, I'd have heard her. So go mess up someone else's night." Wade went back inside and saw that Zoe was still hiding on the floor, below the window. "Doc?"

"Shhh!" She exclaimed.

"C'mon Zoe, you can't avoid him forever, not if you're..." He trailed off.

"I'm gonna stay in Bluebell Wade. So yes, I'm gonna have to eventually talk to him, but he's creeping me out! I mean seriously? Showing up out here? He's like following me!"

Zoe sighed as she walked into Lavon's the next morning. Wade was already headed to the Rammer Jammer and she wanted her best friend. What she saw made her laugh. Lavon was standing with his arms crossed over his chest, arguing with AnnaBeth about something.

"Naw, Naw, Naw! You're seeing things AB. She definitely did not go to Wade's first!"

"And why would you say that I didn't?" Zoe asked. AB grinned and moved to hug her.

"You're back!"

"I'm back. Who knew being New York would make me miss Wade so much."

"And Lavon. You missed Lavon." Lavon said. Zoe grinned.

"I don't know. I think I missed AB more." Lavon's face fell. Zoe rolled her eyes. "Yes Lavon, I missed you." She moved to hug him as well.

"George was by last night. He was asking where you were." Lavon said.

"What did you tell him?" Zoe asked panicked.

"We told him that we figured you were out in the Carriage house..."

"I was with Wade." Zoe said knowing he was fishing for an answer.

"That's good right?" AnnaBeth asked.

"Yeah. Do either of you know why George would have been looking for me. I just don't understand."

"He's not over you Big Z." Lavon told her. She just stared at him. A moment later her phone went off. She pulled it out of her pocket and rolled her eyes.

"Brick, what can I do for you?"

"Is there a reason you aren't here yet? Rumor has it you're back in Bluebell already. If you're here in an hour..."

"I'll be there. I'll see if Lavon can give me a ride in so I can be there quicker."

"Sure no problem." Lavon said before she could ask, once she had hung up the phone. Zoe grinned. She was back.

"There you are!" Brick exclaimed as Zoe walked into the office. She looked at him and shook her head.

"Here I am." Zoe said smiling. "Oh, do me a favor, for some weird reason if George shows up, please tell him I'm not here." She saw the look on Brick's face and slowly turned. George stood there staring at her, with what looked to be hurt on his face. Slowly it turned to anger. Zoe swallowed. Brick looked between the two and started to back away and into his office.

"Why are you avoiding me Zoe?"

"I just got back George, I don't want to do this now."

"Do what, explain to me why you're avoiding me? I haven't given you a reason to avoid me."

"George, I'm not in the mood to..."

"Where were you last night Zoe?"

"I don't have to tell you where I was last night. I have work. If you'll excuse me." She went to move passed him but he stepped in front of her, just as the door opened and someone walked in. George yanked her against him and kissed her. She managed to shove him back.

"What the hell is your problem!?" She yelled at him. Brick came out as Wanda cleared her throat.

"George, I'm pretty sure it'd be a wonderful idea if you left. Zoe, go on into your office. I'll take care of Schula, and then I'll be in to check on you." She could only nod. She fled, shutting the door behind her. Leaning against the door she took a few deep breaths and decided, what she needed, other than Wade, was the one person she had grown up with in New York, that had always been there for her. She'd kept in touch with her friend the past couple of years, but seeing as until two weeks ago Lexi Montgomery was in Europe, they hadn't spoken much lately. She pulled her cell phone out and hit the number on her speed dial. She waited for Lexi to pick up the phone and closed her eyes, forcing the tears back.

Hey you've reached Lexi, I'm a little bit busy right now, but I'll get back to you!

Zoe sighed and left a simple message. Just four little words, and she knew her friend would call her back. She jumped when she heard the knock on the door and slowly turned before inching the door open to see who was there. It was Lemon. She just blinked.

"Let me in." Zoe, not knowing what to do, just stepped back. She watched as the door closed and Lemon crossed her arms over her chest. "You didn't stay gone long."

"I missed Blue Bell. I don't belong up there anymore."

"I see you've already got the usual problems chasing you. Which is why Daddy called me. Said George Tucker, not you, but George caused a scene in the middle of the office."

"He's stalking me! I haven't been back for more than 36 hours. I came back because I needed home, I needed..."

"Wade? Yeah he may have told me that part." Zoe smiled at the mention of Wade, the man she'd come back for.

"Now, there's a smile. Look, I know we haven't always liked one another, but I saw the look you gave Wade."

"I came back for him." Zoe blurted out. Lemon grinned.

"I think this time, we're gonna be great friends Zoe. You leave George Tucker to me." And the blonde stood, smiled once at Zoe and left the office. She knew Wade was in love with the brunette and that possibly Zoe Hart may have changed. With that in mind, Lemon began, as she walked down the street, to plan how to get George Tucker to leave Zoe Hart alone.