Chivalry is Alive & kicking
Eli parked Morty in front of The Dot and went around to the passenger side to open Clare's door. He opened the door and held out his hand to Clare. "Milady."
They walked hand in hand to the door of The Dot and Eli opened the door. "Ladies first." He gestured with his hand for Clare to walk through the door. This made Clare smile and brought a hint of a blush to her cheeks. They sat down at a booth and waited for Peter to come and take their order. Shortly after he came over to their table.
"What can I get for you guys?"
Eli looked across the table to Clare. "Can I get a burger, fries and water please?"
"Make that two."
"Alright I'll be right back with those."
"Thanks." Eli smiled up at Peter.
Peter came back shortly with their food. They ate and talked every once in awhile until he came over with the check. That's when it got interesting.
"Really Eli, it's okay, it's not that much I can pay for it." Clare said as she reached in her purse for her money.
Eli was having none of this. He snatched the book with the check in it from Clare's hand. "Clare I can't believe you'd think for a second I'd let you pay the bill."
Clare reached for the book and Eli pulled his hand away from her. "Nah ah ah!" He shook his finger at Clare.
"Eli." Clare whined.
"Not happening." Eli flashed her his smirk.
"I hope this isn't some macho man ego thing."
"Ha! Ouch Clare! I'm trying to be a gentleman."
"It's not necessary."
"Au contraire. It's how you and every other woman on earth deserve to be treated. You can argue all you want but I'm still paying."
Clare decided to give up and let Eli get his way. He paid the bill and led Clare out to Morty to bring her back home…