Wednesday night Eric was out in the garage lifting weights, when Jackie appeared in front of him.

"Eric, I made a decision. I am setting you up on a date Friday night with my hairdresser Sally. She's sweet and you'll like her."

"What?"

"You have a blind date Friday night. Hope you have a good time."

With that Jackie turned and walked off.

Eric shot up in bed. This was the third time this week he had a dream where Jackie tried to push him off on another girl. Maybe it was a sign or maybe it was a sign he should stop being such a pussy.

Eric was distracted all day at school not that his students realized but he wasn't fully focused on them. Red noticed Eric was not his normal self at diner but had an idea as to what was bothering him. Kitty was going to say something but Red guided her into the other room.

Eric went to the garage to lift weights and think. He had to figure out what to do about Jackie. As Red would say "It was time to shit or get off the pot!" Eric was pondering that saying of Red's when he looked up to see Jackie standing there. She was wearing his Star Wars t-shirt and a pair of daisy dukes. Eric pinched himself because he thought he was dreaming.

"Eric, why did you pinch yourself?"

"Long story."

"So, how's your workout going?"

"Good, getting a little stronger. It also has help increase my energy level so it's all good."

"Good. So, are you looking forward to Friday night? Try to redeem yourself for that bad bowling last week?"

"Yeah! Want to make it more interesting?" Eric

"You mean a bet?" Jackie questioned

"Yeah!" Eric counter

"What are the terms?" Jackie demanded

"What do you want?" Eric questioned

"I win, you take me to Vineyard for dinner!" Jackie stated

"Fine, I win I get anything I want since you are so confident you will win." Eric pushed

"Fine, anything you want. No matter what it is because you won't win." A cocky Jackie said

They agreed to terms and Jackie headed out. This was going to be a good thing Eric thought. Either way he really wins.

Jackie's mood was great until she came back from a showing on Friday afternoon. Her business partner Rhonda, aka big Rhonda, was grinning ear to ear.

"What?" Jackie exclaimed

"Oh, nothing but your match tonight has gotten more interesting." Rhonda teased and pointed to Jackie's desk.

Jackie looked and saw a dozen yellow roses with a card. Jackie knew Rhonda had read the card already.

"Since I know you read it. What does the card say?" Jackie asked

"Can't wait for tomorrow night! By the way I can't wait to collect." Rhonda coolly stated

"He has to win to collect and he won't win! "Jackie retorted

"Well he seems confident he will be so you better not lose. What were the terms?" Rhonda teased

"If I win, he buys me dinner at the vineyard. If he wins whatever he wants." Jackie calmly stated

"So, he already won?" Rhonda stated

"What?" a stunned Jackie gasped

"He wins either way. He gets a date with you either way. Plus, if he wins, he gets anything he wants and you have to agree, right?" Ronda reminded Jackie

"Yes, so its Eric. He won't pick anything kinky." Jackie claimed

"Ha! He's a guy." Rhonda laughed

"Whatever, doesn't matter because I won't lose. He sucks at putt-putt" Jackie smoothly recovered

Later that night Eric got a phone call from Jackie.

"Hello?"

"Hi Eric! Thanks for the flowers and admitting you lost" Jackie teased

"I didn't! Only time will tell who wins." Eric reminded her

"It will be me. You have lost everything we have played. You can't beat me." Jackie claimed

"We'll see!" Eric answered