Chapter Summary: A little more background before Buck and Abby's date in 1x06.
Bobby watched the kid as he finished getting dressed. He could tell Buck was a nervous wreck by the way his fingers shook as he fumbled with his tie. He had to hand it to the young man, for someone who didn't like Valentine's day, he'd put a lot of last minute effort into this.
(With a little bit of his help)
Earlier, after they'd returned to the station, Bobby "overheard" while Buck called around to different restaurants only to find them booked solid. Once the 8th one turned him down, Buck looked so defeated, but, knowing him, he wasn't giving up. Bobby decided to give him a break. He happened to know the owner of a restaurant that just recently opened in downtown Los Angeles, so he gave him a call and got him to make some space for Buck and Abby. The owner was only more than happy to do it, thankfully.
Bobby gave the name of the restaurant and reservation to Buck, along with the evening off, before the kid could even ask, and his express permission to lie about how he managed to obtain the reservation. He was not expecting the almost bone-crushing hug he got in return.
He wanted this night to be perfect for Buck. He was a good man and, judging by the way his face would light up when he talked about her, he seemed to really like Abby. Abby had already shown signs of being good for Buck, he hoped that whatever they had going on worked out for both of them.
Buck was so focused on his tie, he didn't see or hear Bobby enter the locker room. He cleared his throat from behind Buck, getting his attention. Bobby raised an eyebrow when Buck's eyes looked up at him in the mirror. Buck grinned sheepishly, already knowing what he was referring to, and let go of the half tied tie.
Bobby rolled his eyes, grabbed the tie from behind him, and helped him out.
