Hart of Dixie is back to what made me fall in love with it. I loved everything about this episode, and It is easily the best of the season. There was a light hearted silliness that had me laughing and some real heartbreaking moments that made me cry.
Between a rock and a hard place. Vivian has been avoiding Wade ever since he found out that Charles spent the night at her place. Zoe offers to do some digging for Wade after she sees that he is troubled that things are weird between Vivian and him. Zoe finds out that Vivian is considering returning to her ex-husband, Charles, who asked for another chance. Vivian asks Zoe to not say anything to Wade until she figures out what she is going to do. Stuck in an awkward position, Zoe tries to avoid Wade who figures out that she must have found something out. Through a series of blinks, Zoe reveals to Wade that Vivian is seriously thinking about Charles’ request for a reconciliation. Wade storms out of Zoe’s office and goes to Vivian to lay it all on the line. Vivian can’t resist a rain-soaked Wade’s appeal, and they kiss and spend a fantastic night together which leads Wade to believe that Vivian is going to stay with him. Zoe wisely points out to Wade that he may be reading more into things than what was said after she finds out that Vivian didn’t tell Wade that she would talk to Charles. Wade asks Zoe to put in a good word for him with Vivian. When Zoe goes to Vivian’s to do so, she finds out that Charles got a job offer in Baton Rouge and Vivian is thinking about going with him. Their conversation is interrupted by a call that Harley is at the hospital after getting injured. Zoe goes with Vivian to the hospital where she witnesses a happy family scene with Charles, Vivian, and Harley. Zoe goes to Wade to break the news to him that Vivian is going to return to Charles. Wade refuses to believe her and tells her that he doesn’t need her help any longer. Later Wade shows up at Vivian’s to find Zoe watching Harley. Zoe is left to tell Wade that Vivian has gone away for the weekend to look for houses with Charles. Heartbroken, Wade lashes out at Zoe and blames her for not doing more to get Vivian to stay.
It was inevitable that Wade and Vivian were going to break up. They
needed to break up. That still didn’t make it any easier to watch Wade get his heart trampled on. Vivian is the absolute worst. She didn’t even have the decency to tell Wade herself that she was leaving. She left it up to Zoe to do her dirty work. Wade deserved far more than he got out of this relationship. With that said, I don’t think Wade was ever in love with Vivian. He kept repeating all episode that he and Vivian had something real. He told Zoe and Vivian. I think he was trying to convince them and himself. And he tried so hard to keep this relationship, and in the end that is all I think it was. And Wilson Bethel is a killer at the emotional scenes. My heart was breaking for Wade in this episode. Especially so in his scene with Harley when he finally had to accept the fact that things were over with Vivian. It is unfair of Wade to blame Zoe since she didn’t do anything wrong. In fact, her main concern throughout the whole episode was Wade. It was great to finally see her being so concerned for him. She was hurting for him. Kudos to Rachel Bilson as well in this episode. I don’t think Wade really blames Zoe, and I’m sure he’ll come around in time. He is hurting right now. And Zoe is the one there. It was also like it was Zoe herself breaking up with him all over again. I don’t think Wade has really gotten over what happened with Zoe and this brought it all back up for him. I’m sure it will only be a matter of time before things start to move back toward Wade and Zoe. Wade needs time right now to heal and come to terms with the fact that despite doing everything right, he still lost the girl. Zoe showed how much she deeply cares for Wade. Wade and Zoe just sparkle in their scenes together even though there weren’t any romantic undertones.
Lavon is the subject of the Owls Annual Roast where the Belles are set to perform. After Lavon’s drunken visit on AB’s doorstep, the Belles stand behind AB and refuse to perform at the Owl’s event and plan an event of their own for the same night. This all leads to an awesome musical mashup of Brotherhood of Men and Roar. Meanwhile, Wanda has been taking fertility drugs which have turned her into a moody mess. When Lavon and AB’s spat threatens her night of baby making with Tom, she schemes to get AB and Lavon together at the gazebo. She hysterically delivers a verbal smackdown, wearing a nightie and fishnets, telling them that their pressuring Tom caused him to not be able to perform so they wouldn’t be performing until they fixed her husband. AB and Lavon worked together to find a compromise that helped Tom and lead them to come to an understanding that they needed to try to get along. Lavon also sincerely apologized for his drunken outburst a few days previously.
Usually the musical numbers don’t work that well for me, but the mash up of the Owls doing Brotherhood of Men while the Belles were singing Katy Perry’s Roar was just awesome and worked. AB also looked amazing during this scene. It was definitely way past time for Lavon and AB to start acting like adults. And a moody Wanda was just the person to do it. Wanda was hilarious throughout this whole episode. She is usually so sweet that it was funny to see another side of her.
Who is hungry? George is still having difficulty talking to Lemon without picturing their sexytimes. George seeks out Reverend Mayfair for advice on how to rid himself of his newfound feelings for Lemon. Reverend Mayfair suggests that George go out on a date with their visiting Sunday school teacher, and he isn’t afraid to call in the Big Guy to encourage George to do so. Meanwhile, Lemon concocts a plan to raise her A- grade on Fancie’s recent health inspection which involves talking Brick into partnering the inspector, Mae, in a ballroom dance competition. When Brick is called away to help Tom and Wanda, Lemon steps in to fill his shoes. George discovers that the Bible school teacher has a wild side. He takes her to Fancie’s for dessert after their date. After placing 7th in the competition, the health inspector agrees to re-inspect Fancie’s that very moment since she won’t ever be happier. Lemon and Mae hear rattling in the kitchen and find George and his date making human sundaes out of one another. Lemon talks Mae up to a C from a F. While berating George about it being his fault for the new grade, George realizes that his distraction worked and he only feels annoyance at Lemon.
Lemon looked adorable in her tux. Of course she knew how to lead. How could anyone doubt that? I actually liked George’s date. She had good chemistry with George. It was predictable that she’d have a wild side the minute she looked so conservative. I’m not so sure that George is quite over the most annoying “sheep” as he thinks he is. I think this was just a momentary distraction. I’m loving this round of George and Lemon. They are fun and not as boring as they were in season 1 now that they’ve both grown into their own.
Final thoughts. This episode really had everything for me. The tone was just perfect between being light and silly and yet also dramatic and emotional. Wade and Zoe just have a spark together that lights up the screen. They had some truly fun and playful moments that was reminiscent of season 1. It has been great to see how their relationship has evolved and will continue to grow. I really liked Mae. I wouldn’t mind seeing her return. Brick needs something more than Don Todd in his personal life. It was great seeing him be a doctor again and helping Wanda. After a long season that has been trying at times, the past 3 episodes have been good and are only getting better. For the first time in a while, I’m actually excited about the show and what could happen.
What did you think of the way Vivian handled things? Do you see the road being paved for Wade and Zoe to eventually get back together? How would you have handled things if you were Zoe? What did you think of the musical mashup? Will we see a Tonda baby in 9 months? Please share your thoughts in the comments.
Next week, the Lemon and Wade friendship will be front and center. George and Zoe are stranded together on the side of a road when George’s truck is stolen. AB’s parents meet her new boyfriend, but they would rather spend time with Lavon. And Brick continues to help Tom and Wanda in their quest to have a baby.
About the Author - Tracie
Tracie is a wife and stay-at-home mom of 2 residing in NJ. She likes to unwind with a good book or in front of the TV. She is an avid reader of romance books. She likes to cook and bake. She loves to exercise and is trying to live a healthier life style. She watches a wide variety of TV shows ranging from reality TV to scripted dramas. Some of her past and current favorite TV shows are Sex and the City, Charmed, The Good Wife, and Hart of Dixie.
