Just before he walked out of the front door, JD checked himself out in the mirror. He was wearing a blue shirt, pants and a new jacket he'd bought for the occasion. After all, he was taking Elliot to a posh new restaurant in town so he knew she'd be dressed up nicely too.

A little later JD pulled up outside Elliot's house. He walked to the front door and knocked twice. While JD waited for Elliot to answer, he let his mind drift…

God I hope tonight will go well. Everyone at the hospital has bets going on if this will go smoothly or not – I have to prove everyone wrong…or right- depending on what they're betting for…

JD's thoughts were interrupted by Elliot's voice; it was coming from upstairs.

"It's open, come on in!" he heard her call. She obviously wasn't completely ready yet.

JD opened Elliot's front door, he stepped quietly into her home, making sure to close the door firmly behind him. He took a breath in through his nose, he could smell Elliot's scent; it was of an ambiguous sweetness that was uniquely her.

She sure does keep this place clean, maybe I should tidy up when I get home? Although, I'll plan that out now and I just know it won't ever really happen-

JD's thoughts were once again cut off by Elliot coming down the stairs. He looked up at her, then blinked-hard. She looked absolutely amazing. Elliot was wearing a floaty, black dress that cut off just above her knees, she had her hair up in a bun and had a pair of stunning heels on.

"Hi," she said smoothly, smiling at JD who was at this point, melting.

"H-hey," JD said, returning Elliot's smile, "You look amazing." JD said, giving Elliot her jacket as they walked outside.

"Thank you," Elliot smiled back at him.

Oh my God, she looks good. Ok, JD. You just need to stay calm and remember to act cool.

JD went to open the passenger seat door for Elliot, he pulled it…then pulled it again…and a third time.

"Is everything ok?" Elliot asked from the sidewalk.

"Yep, um, I- I don't think this door is opening." JD replied, feeling stupid.

"Well, did you unlock your car?" Elliot offered.

JD thought about this for a second, then realised he'd forgotten to unlock his car. He felt even more stupid.

What happened to acting cool?

JD laughed nervously and took out his car key to unlock the doors…

The car ride was pretty awkward. JD didn't know what to say to Elliot, and Elliot didn't know what to say to JD.

"So, where are you taking me tonight?" Elliot asked quietly.

"Frankie's. It's that new restaurant downtown."

"Great."

JD looked over at Elliot, who looked back at him. The second they made eye contact, JD felt embarrassed. Just like a teenager.

Once they arrived at the restaurant, JD and Elliot sat down at a table for two in a quiet corner.

"Wow, this place is really nice!" Elliot said, taking off her jacket to reveal her gorgeous dress that JD had almost forgotten about.

"Yeah. I hope the food will be nice too." JD replied, taking his own jacket off.

Another awkward silence.

Come on! You promised yourself you would make this night a good one! Talk to her you idiot!

JD tried to make conversation, but they didn't get very far with any topic JD thought of…

Once the meal was over, JD felt like a complete idiot. He could see everyone at the hospital already…they'd be laughing at him or making remarks. JD was so angry at himself!

Well done Dorian! You've ruined this night, this was your one shot with Elliot to convince her you could make it this time round and you've messed it up! Well-

"JD," Elliot's voice brought JD back from wherever he was.

He turned to look at her.

"Come with me." she took hold of his hand and led him towards the park…

"Sit down." Elliot said, as JD took a seat on a park bench, their only light was a street lamp.

Elliot joined JD on the bench.

"Look, I know that tonight wasn't what we both wanted it to be. It was a little awkward and frankly, it wasn't that much fun," JD looked at Elliot, he felt awful.

"Elliot I'm-" JD was interrupted.

"Don't be. Listen, neither one of us has to be at work until 12 tomorrow, so why don't we spend some time here and just talk like we used to. I mean, I don't know about you but I want us to work out, and I don't think we've given it a real shot yet." Elliot looked deep into JD's eyes.

God she's perfect.

"Thank you Elliot. You know, tonight I really wanted things to be fun, relaxed and just generally nice, but I mean, you looked so beautiful in that dress that it sort of caught me off guard, and then I wasn't sure if you really wanted to be here and I guess I was maybe trying a little too hard which made this whole evening suck." JD sighed, he felt like a complete idiot, again.

"You know what, we can still turn this night around, so let's do it!" Elliot smiled at JD.

"Ok," JD grinned at Elliot, "I know what we can do." With that, JD took Elliot's hand and led her off into the night…

A few hours later JD and Elliot got back in the car, they were in hysterics.

"I can't believe we did that!" Elliot laughed, wiping a tear from her cheek.

"I know, we haven't done that since our intern year!" JD replied, laughing harder.

"When the man did the dance!" they both shouted, creasing.

Once they'd both calmed down, JD looked at Elliot and said, "Thanks for helping me turn this night around."

Elliot smiled, "You're welcome. I had a really great night."

"Me too." JD replied, and he began driving Elliot home...