So here's the last chapter of this fic, I've been putting off posting it until I'd started on the final sequel, i have now written the first chapter and have planned the rest, I hope you enjoy x

Katie xx

Zoe awoke early the next morning, she knew Connie would be in early as usual and wanted to speak to her before the rest of the staff arrived. She moved carefully so not to disturb max.

She drove to the hospital and parked her car. As she walked into the ED she quickly tried to silence her demons. Before knocking on Connie's office door. As she entered she knew that this was the right decision.

Max had arrived at work and people were questioning him about Zoe. Noel had seen her go into Connie's office.

"What if she's quitting?" Cal said.

"Zoe wouldn't quit, she leaves and breathes medicine." Tess replied.

"Well it doesn't seem good though she's in the ice queens' office." Lofty added.

"Let's stop speculating, I'm sure we will find out soon enough." Charlie commented.

"Now everyone back to work." Rita said.

Max walked off he knew and he too believed it was the best idea in ages. The staff would find out soon enough, but he couldn't help but in a way not want to see their reactions.

A while later Zoe emerged from Connie's office.

"Well if you're sure, I wish you both all the best."

"Thank you and do stay in touch."

"Everyone can I have your attention. Dr Hanna has an announcement."

Max stood beside Zoe hand in hand.

"Yeah as many of you may remember I took a job in New York last year and they want me back. After everything that's happened here in the last few months I feel as if it would be the right move. I need a fresh start and max agrees. I've had so much fun here and will take with me so many happy memories but at the moment I'm still in recovery and need a new scene. I'll miss everyone like crazy but it's the next chapter in our lives and with Max I feel anything is possible. I'm sure this isn't the last you'll be seeing of us so don't think you're getting off that lightly."

Max kissed Zoe. Everyone crowded round hugging and exchanging good luck messages. Robyn took max to one side.

"So you're leaving too."

"Yeah. But I'll miss you sis."

"I'll miss you too! You better keep in touch and if you hurt Zoe I'll have you! Look after her your all she's got."

"I will come here." Max hugged Robyn and then walked back over to rejoin Zoe.

"Shall we?"

"Yeah." "Thank you everyone but for now it's farewell."

Max and Zoe held hands and turned away from the rest of them. Now it was them against the world. Hand in hand, together forever! Today was the start of a new tomorrow.

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A/N- so that's the last chapter! I hope you've enjoyed this fic, it's been so much fun to write. Thank you for all the reviews, they really mean a lot. – I'm going to write a series of oneshots about their life after Holby called 'Home is where the heart is' which I hope to start posting as of next week.