Lavon and Annabeth have a chance at "that can't eat, can't sleep, reach for the stars, over the fence, World Series" kind of love. With Annabeth he blossomed into a whole new person. His whole face would light up when she was around. And when it came time for him to make a decision between Ruby and AB, he didn't hesitate. With Lavon, AnnaBeth found herself having to take action instead of playing the wait-and-see game.

"you are the love of my life."

Though she did try and drop subtle hints, she still wound up at his door fighting for him, and she asserted herself once again when she needed to know about their future. It may have led to the abrupt ending of their relationship, but the change itself is good and a reason why they need to get back together. He forces her to be — herself. As a direct result, she no longer takes the love she has to offer for granted. She knows it's awesome and as a result, they'll both treasure it more the next time around.

the reasons.
Because in her list of all the guys in town she would sleep with if she could Lavon occupies the first (and the second) position
Because he is so gorgeous…like, drop-dead-spank- you-on-the-ass gorgeous
Because she hopes the mayor's still available when she is divorced!
Because who wouldn't vote for Lavon Hayes? Just look at that trustworthy face and those big, strong, sexy...
Because she likes him. She really likes him. And she’s divorced now, so who's to say he won't like her back?
Because they look cute together!
Because Mayor Hayes is totally into her
Because she has a face you can't help but fall in love with
Because he brought some soup for her. He heard she's sick
Because he brought her a care package
Because he read to her from Spring Planting
Because she didn't know the mayor made house calls
Because George was right.. about the soup. Sometimes it's not just soup!
Because in case he was wondering there was some real chemistry there. Camera doesn't lie!
Because he can't stop thinking about the other night. It was so amazing
Because she did make amazed sort of sounds
Because "how could she not have feelings for him?"
Because she didn't mean for this to happen. But it's happening and they can't deny it
Because he deserves to be happy and she makes him happy
Because those feelings she had for Lavon during the election...she still has them. And lately there's been this spark between them
Because these last few days he’s helped couples find each other in war zones and...among the undead and it made him realize that...this is worth fighting for