Alice Pleasance sat on the couch and flipping through the channels on her TV. It had been just a day since her breakup with Billy and still wasn't ready to move on. Not yet anyway. She knows she shouldn't be thinking of how they broke up but it was so different. She had never seen Billy get mad like that before
Seeing that there was nothing good on TV. Alice turned the TV off with her remote and sighed. Placing her hand on her forehead
" I should listen to Dr Cates" Alice said to herself as she got up. Moving over to her book shelf " But why? Me and Billy were so good together. Weren't we?"
That last question ran a chill down Alice's spine. She loved Billy with all her heart and knew she was a decent man. She wondered if Billy felt the same way. All she wanted was to ask where their relationship was going. To see if they were going to be not only serious but committed to each other with a possible wedding in the near future
Alice took out a book and plonked herself on the didn't want to be going through this. She never thought it would happen but now it has. This was difficult but she knew she would need to move on at some point
"Billy. How could you?" Alice looked at her book but didn't really read the words. She couldn't and although when she worked. It did take her mind off it but now it slipped back and she needed someone or something to help her
Without a moment too soon. Alice had heard a knock at the door. Placing the book on her coffee table. She got up and went straight over to her front door. Once unlocked she opened the door and was completely taken back by what she saw
" Jervis?" Alice asked
Standing infront of her was indeed Jervis Tetch but only different. He was wearing a dark blue coat with a green shirt with it's collars sticking out and not neatly folded. A large black bow tie was placed around the green shirt. Alice also noticed the same blue pants he wears at work with black boots , gloves and a rather large hat. That had some kind of writing on it
Jervis smiled taking his hat off and giving a small bow to Alice " Good evening. Ms Pleasance. I'm here to help you forget your recent heartbreak" he placed his hat back on and stepped forward
There was no doubt that Jervis decided to dress up as his favorite character in Alice in Wonderland. The Mad Hatter. Only difference was he real and Mad Hatter wasn't
" Let me give you a night on the town. Gotham can be a wonderland, Alice" Jervis smiled brightly at Alice
Alice thought for a moment. It was pretty strange that Jervis was wearing a costume but she did recognized the hat from his Alice in Wonderland poster. She wasn't too familair with the story however. Jervis was her friend and she couldn't see anything harm in taking up his offer.
" Let me get my coat' Alice looked at Jervis for a moment before heading straight to her bedroom
Jervis waited patientlly for Alice to return. He had waited years to do something like this with Alice and although she probably think's it is out of kindness in her friend. It was that but for Jervis it was also his date. Now that Billy was out of the way. Jervis could now make his moves and sweep her off her feet
" Right. I'm ready" Alice returned after putting her coat on and her purse around her arm
Jervis moved to the side so Alice could slip out of her home " You'll have a great time. I just know it" he smiled at her
" Hopefully" Alice smiled back for a second and then locked her door " It's not easy getting over a relationship. Billy was my first
Jervis nodded "If you ask me. He didn't deserve you. Especially how upset you are" he held out his arm " Take my arm and let the fun begin"
" I guess" Alice gladly took his arm and even smiled as she started walking with Jervis to the entrance door. Noticing his suit " Is that what i think it is?" she smiled slightly
Jervis looked at Alice " You think what is?" he really didn't understood what she was reffering to which was his attire
" You look like that hat guy from your poster in your office" Alice looked back at him
Jervis smiled but had to look away for a second so Alice wouldn't see him blushing " Oh yes. I am the Mad Hatter. Brought to life" he chuckled softly. Opening the door
" Well it actually does look good on you" Alice smiled back
As Jervis opened the door. Alice could see the local chariot parked outside infront of them on the street. Her eyes widen a little. Clearly surprised by this action " Wow. Isn't that?" she asked
" Yes and you don't need to worry about payment. I have already taken care of it. As a special favor" Jervis smiled at Alice
Alice and Jervis approached the chariot. She was still stunned but she didn't take any hints or something that would make her think that Jervis did this. Not only to be just a friend but something much more
" Mr Tetch. Where would you like me to take you and your lady friend?" The driver smiled at them
Jervis looked at Alice then at the driver " Take us to the local park and we can take it from there"
" Certainly" The driver nodded
Jervis looked back at Alice and smiled. Making room for her to climb up first " After you"
" I don't know what to say. This is really nice. Thank you" Alice looked at Jervis before starting to climb up to her seat
Jervis helped Alice to her seat and climbed up. Sitting next to her. His heart was racing as he felt butterflys in his stomach. This was truly something that he had longed to do but never had the courage or the right opportunity to do so
" You're quite welcome, Alice. Like i said im here to help you. Since you are my friend and mean a lot to me" Jervis smiled and signalled for the driver to start
Without a moment too soon. The driver motioned for the horses to start moving but what Alice didn't notice was that around the driver's hat. Was a card used by Jervis for mind control
