Lemon and Lavon's relationship began during the holiday season. At that time Lemon was really struggling with family issues involving her estranged mother and Lavon proved to be Lemon's sole support. It was Lavon that retrieved Lemon's necklace, a gift from her mother that she had angrily thrown into a river, returning it to Lemon with the advice "No matter how angry you are, you should never throw away anything that was given out of love."

"ships in the night."

The two soon developed feelings for one another. After a great deal of struggling with jealous and attempting to move on, the two agreed they needed to try to get along, to try to be friends. The last we saw of them was Lavon chasing after Lemon trying to catch her before her engagement cruise takes off.

the reasons.
Because difficult never stopped him
Because she got her competition a better job in another town
Because "he is just... such an angel"
Because she didn't choose that restaurant just to spy on him
Because she's sure the mayor has no interest in joining the table
Because she can't handle having secret thoughts
Because she's so confused, and this is hard for her
Because he's trying to move on, and she won't let him
Because she doesn't know what she wants, she's so sorry that she wants so much
Because co-hosting with Lemon Breeland sounds delightful
Because he thought maybe she could see they could have some fun together
Because "what better way to start a friendship than with a turtle race?"
Because he still loves her
Because he told her he loved her, she can't just ignore him
Because "baby it ain't fair, you know, to just keep me hanging 'round"
Because you do what's right, even if it feels wrong
Because "you can keep your feelings inside as long as you want to, it doesn't mean they don't exist"
Because he always knew what to say
Because "I hope a smart woman like you wouldn't try to flirt with one of the judges to influence the decesion"
Because "you are an arrogant ass!" | "well, you are a manipulative little..." | "don't you dare!"
Because she confided in him everything about her mother
Because he was right, she might have been flirting
Because no matter how angry you are, you should never thrown away anything that was given out of love
Because he can't be here for her like this when she's going to marry someone else
Because "sometimes I feel you believe in me even more than I believe in myself." - Lemon
Because "I don't know what I'd do without you, Lemon Breeland. I really don't." - Lavon
Because Ruby is not the only person that Lavon ever loved
Because he had a thing for Lemon Breeland
Because she did have feelings for him during the election
Because he knows how difficult this is for her