Zoe is conflicted about seeing her father when he comes to Bluebell to perform a heart operation on George's father; Lemon befriends Zoe, hoping she won't tell George about seeing her with Lavon; Rammer Jammer hosts a drink competition.

Upset about Lemon's deception, George drives off to New Orleans; he invites Zoe to come along and they share their first kiss. Lemon must tell Brick why the wedding is off. Wade wakes up in the morning without remembering the night.

The town turns on Zoe when she misinterprets Rose's appendicitis symptoms for lovesickness; Lemon tries to win George back with a romantic dinner; Zoe's father visits Bluebell again, and Zoe considers leaving.