Chapter 31:

A couple of weeks had passed since Zoe had phoned Nick and things were finally getting back to normal and everyone had come to grips with Connie being in charge; including Zoe. For once Zoe was happy being a doctor and having a social life with Max.

Zoe, Cal, Noel, Robyn and Rita were gathered round reception sorting out a bunch of files and having a gossip. Max rushed through the doors and had a huge smile on his face.

"Someone got some last night." Cal shouted to which Max just bowed in triumph making Zoe turn around and glare at him.

"Actually, Max had a takeaway with me and Lofty and there was no sign of any girl." Robyn said causing Max to hit her.

"Why won't you let me have my moment of glory?" Max asked Robyn to which everyone laughed.

"Are you going to tell us?" Noel asked.

"Tell you what?" Max acted innocent.

"Why you're so happy."

"Well, young Noel. I have just won two tickets to the Liverpool match and then an all inclusive weekend at a fancy Spa Hotel for two." He said.

"And you're taking me?" Noel asked.

"Are you a female that supports Liverpool?" Max replied.

"Err... No. Why does it have to be a female?" Noel asked

"Because I only won the tickets as I said it would make a good honeymoon present for me and my wife." Everyone looked at Max and laughed.

"Okay laugh away but I really wanted those tickets. It would help if you could find me a female Liverpool fan, otherwise I can't go." Max said to which everyone looked at Zoe.

"No way, Zoe watches football?" Cal asked.

"Yes I do thank you very much." She replied looking up from her paperwork.

"Would it be weird if I asked you to come with me?" Max asked walking towards her and turning his back towards the others winking at her.

"Yes. There is no way I am pretending to be married to you. You couldn't even pay me enough." Zoe said to which the others laughed at and the girls even cheered at Max's rejection. This made Max smile and drop to his knees.

"Zoe Hanna, please do me the honour of being my pretend wife and going to the Liverpool game with me." He shouted loud enough for the whole ED to hear and turn around and face them.

"Max, get up." Was all Zoe could say in response.

"Not until you agree. I'll start singing if you don't say yes now." He winked.

"Fine, fine. I'll go with you, just stop embarrassing yourself." Zoe said to which Max jumped up and hugged her.

"You are gonna get it Max Walker." Zoe whispered into his ear causing him to smile.

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