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“Hart of Dixie” recap (4.5): Bar-Be-Q Burritos

Wade and Zoe have seemingly come to a place of stability in their relationship, and George and Lemon have established closure on their past. A resolution for Annabeth, Lavon, and Lemon has yet to be determined. And a little action for Crickett would be much appreciated.

Wade and Zoe begin to get serious about their plans as Zoe’s bump gets bigger and her hormones rage further out of control. Although Zoe is gainfully employed at Brick’s clinic and Wade owns the Rammer Jammer, they are still concerned that their financial situation may not be fit for funding a baby, especially considering the library-like feel of Wade’s place of business. The culprit of the declining interest of the Rammer Jammer is revealed with the popularity of a new food truck selling crowd-pleasing barbecue pork burritos.

Annabeth confides in Crickett regarding her desire to go to nursing school, but the lack of funds to do so. Crickett reminds Annabeth that she is the owner of the house boat that George is currently living in, and suggests Annabeth sell it and use the money for school. Crickett may finally be getting the loving attention she has long deserved as she informs Annabeth that Jaysene is taking her to a gay bar.

It is clear that Lavon has yet to move on from his unresolved issues with Lemon as he shares his inability to get Lemon out of his head with Zoe. Although she avoids telling the whole truth to her dad, Lemon may well be in the same boat. Brick suggests Lemon attend a singles mixer.

Wade brainstorms ideas on how to get the Rammer Jammer jamming again. Meatball offers to ask his cousin, Pamela Bailey—who is a country music superstar—to perform in exchange for free beer.

Although obviously tentative, Annabeth pays George a visit to inform him that she will be selling the house boat. George responds with the disappointment and hurt that one would expect, but Annabeth sticks to her guns and requests that he clean up a bit before her prospective buyers come by to see the house later that evening.

Taking the advice of her well meaning father, Lemon attends a ho down/singles mixer. As fate would have it, she dances with a series of partners of which their singleness comes as no surprise, only to come face to face with Lavon. They bond over a shared disappointment of an unsuccessful evening.

Wade and Meatball approach Pamela—the country superstar—with the intent of convincing her to play at the Rammer Jammer. Pamela is less than impressed with their offer as the Rammer Jammer is far beneath her level of celebrity. Furthermore, her schedule leaves no room for a stop in Bluebell if she plans on getting any rest. Wade’s persistence, attractiveness, and hard sell of the relaxing, laid back nature of Bluebell prove fruitful as Pam finally relents. She could use a restful stay at the Bluebell B & B while performing for her core fan base.

Zoe vents of her financial frustrations to her sole patient of the day. As asking for a raise is out of the question, her only savior would be a major medical emergency that would in turn be her own financial gain. A couple from out of town visits the clinic with a mysterious rash which Zoe diagnoses as bed bugs. A request for a strange outbreak in Bluebell may be obliged to Dr. Hart.

In preparation for what we presume to be her first outing to a gay bar as an out lesbian, Crickett stresses over what to wear. And femmes everywhere shouted “Amen.” We are right there with ya, girl. We want so desperately to fit in with our fellow gay ladies while not compromising our own personal style. And we definitely don’t want to be mistaken for a straight girl infiltrating a gay space. Pants suit? Leather? What’s a femme to do?

Annabeth shows Wally—her prospective buyer—the house boat to find that George has failed to clean up. Annabeth expresses her anger toward George’s immature behavior and informs him of her reason for planning to sell the house boat. George seems both embarrassed and remorseful.

Wade expresses his appreciation to Dash for allowing Pam to stay at the B & B on such short notice. They walk toward the B & B to see a crowd running out and a sign being posted stating its closure due to bed bugs. The person responsible for it being shut down? None other than Dr. Hart herself. Methinks Zoe and Wade have a little work to do in the way of communication.

Lemon and Lavon have a whiskey and a whine as they break from a series of less than impressive ho down partners. They discuss the difficulty of meeting interesting singles in such a small town and Lemon dreams of the ease of dating in New York City. Lemon slips and refers to Lavon as the love of her life, which turns the tone of the conversation a bit more serious. For a moment it seems that Lavon and Lemon may revisit the possibility of a relationship. But, Lemon holds firm and walks away.

Wade communicates his disappointment to Zoe regarding her closure of the B & B. Upon learning of the importance of the establishment staying open in order to ensure Pamela Bailey’s performance at the Rammer Jammer, Zoe assures him that she will fix it.

Zoe attempts to apologize for overreacting to the bed bugs drama and blames her pregnancy hormones for her dramatic behavior. Brick insists that she did the right thing and offers his congratulations as the state medical examiner phoned stating her actions may have averted a medical crisis. Zoe takes advantage of Brick’s appreciation and requests a raise. Unfortunately, his gratitude falls short and he refuses her proposition.

Annabeth drowns her sorrows in carbohydrates; George stops by to apologize for his poor behavior and express his admiration for her plans to attend nursing school. They bond and laugh at the expense of the ridiculous Truitt brothers. Lemon enters to witness Annabeth and George yukking it up.

Zoe manages to formulate a plan to maintain her personal glory of uncovering the bed bugs crisis, but also ensure Pamela Bailey has a comfortable B & B in which to lay her head. As Bluebell’s B & B is currently closed, Zoe, Lavon, and Wade present Zoe and Lavon’s house as a B&B. Pamela enters with her diva-like demands, but none the wiser regarding the change of location.

Fresh off her observation of the chumminess shared between her ex boyfriend and her current best friend, Lemon shares her plans of playing Cupid. Lemon tells Brick that she’d like to set up Annabeth and George; Brick is not quite convinced. Brick questions her intentions and wonders what she’s up to. Under the guise of resolving the house boat drama, Lemon convinces Annabeth and George to meet her the following day. Are her hopes of establishing a love connection nothing more than an excuse to turn Annabeth’s attention away from Lavon or is she truly attempting to set up two people that she believes are right for each other without ulterior motives?

Lemon meets with Annabeth and George to inform them she’s spoken with a buyer who’s interested in purchasing Annabeth’s house boat. The buyer will be purchasing the house boat as a real estate investment and will allow George to continue his tenancy there. Annabeth gets her money; George gets to stay in his home. Crisis averted. Lemon invites George and Annabeth to dinner at Fancie’s. She insists it is purely experimental as she wants to test out the menu and ambience. Annabeth and George accept her invitation, but are not convinced that there isn’t more to her scheme.

Lavon is annoyed with Pamela’s continually high demands. Zoe tries to soothe him and not so slyly works in the news of her plans to move out.

Lemon entertains George and Annabeth with exquisite food and wine. Although the food and company are appreciated, George confronts her for what turns out to be the most recent of many attempts to bring he and Annabeth closer. George and Annabeth trade stories of Lemon’s long history of antics and the bond seems to strengthen—much to Lemon’s pleasure.

Lemon shares her excitement over the forming connection between George and Annabeth with Lavon. Lavon sees through Lemon’s plan and confronts her. He knows her intentions are for George and Annabeth to be together, so she and Lavon can finally indulge their feelings for each other guilt free.

Dessert is served to George and Annabeth—one piece of chocolate cake for the two to share, effectively revealing Lemon’s true intentions. George and Annabeth realize that Lemon’s plan was not to bring them closer in a platonic sense, but rather to encourage a romantic spark between them.

Lavon walks in on Pamela making out with a Truitt brother. Her requests officially become inappropriate when she asks Lavon to organize a romantic environment for the new couple, complete with condoms by the bed. Lavon has had enough. He declines and, when Pamela asks what kind of a B & B would refuse her requests, he responds with “the fake kind.” Good and pissed off from Lavon’s refusal to oblige her demands, Pamela enters the Rammer Jammer to inform Wade and Zoe that their deal is no longer.

George and Annabeth contemplate reasons Lemon so badly wants them to be together. Annabeth remarks that Lemon knows how difficult of a time she’s had in trying to get over Lavon. And the lightbulb goes off for George. The real details of Lemon’s scheme are now apparent—to both George and Annabeth.

Zoe cries to Lavon over her disappointment with having to leave. Lavon apologizes for causing problems with Pamela leading to the cancellation of the much anticipated concert at the Rammer Jammer.

Annabeth confronts Lemon for her selfish intentions. Lemon does not deny her feelings for Lavon, but insists that she only wanted Annabeth to be happy. Annabeth is not convinced.

George and Annabeth attend the Pamela Bailey show at the Rammer Jammer and stew over Lemon’s selfish scheme. Annabeth feels she is “always the sidekick.”

Lavon comforts Lemon as she acknowledges the truth in Annabeth’s statements. Lavon suggests maybe he and Lemon can finally be together now. Lemon declines understanding the magnitude of her selfishness.

Lavon shares with Zoe and Wade that he convinced Pamela to go on with the show by telling the sob story that is his love life. Zoe decides against moving out of Lavon’s place and Lavon is excited to have her stay, baby and all.

Annabeth and George continue to spend time together at the Rammer Jammer, dancing and drinking. A connection is strengthening, which appears to have romantic potential.

If Crickett finally got her evening with Jaysene, we weren’t invited. Let’s hope to see some lady love in the future. With the obvious hole in Crickett’s story, I’ve become a fan of Annabeth. She is smart and, in my opinion, the funniest personality on HOD. If I can’t have Crickett, I’m hoping to see the writers do Annabeth’s story justice. If she and George do become a couple, I’d love to see it form organically rather than simply a convenient way to allow for Lemon and Lavon to end up together.

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