After Zoe treats the high school football team, she learns that Max, who happens to be Rose's new crush, has become infatuated with her instead. Eager to nip his crush in the bud, Zoe learns that Max is prone to overreacting to heartbreak and is encouraged by the town to wait until after the big game, as they are counting on him to win. Lemon decides to start a catering business and asks AnnaBeth to join, but Lemon is taken aback by her answer. Meanwhile, Lavon tries to win over Ruby's grandfather Sergeant Jeffries by doing his chores, but Lavon finds out there is another reason her grandfather doesn't want them together.
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Zoe treats Max, the kicker of the high school football team, who then develops a crush on her. Zoe tries to let him down easy, but the town wants her to continue the charade with Max until his team wins the big homecoming game. Meanwhile, Annabeth is reluctant to start a catering business with Lemon. Ruby's grumpy grandfather Sergeant Jefferies still refuses to forgive Lavon for breaking Ruby's heart years ago.