Seth left work early that evening. He was looking forward to his date with Pandora more than he ever looked forward to a date in his life. He decided to play it safe and wore a black suit and purple shirt with no tie. He left his top buttons open so to make it look casual. It was warm in LA that evening so threw his jacket in the back of his car. As he got into his car he made sure to quickly stuff any random papers and any empty water bottles in the boot. He even cleared the ashtray out for good measure. He drove to Pandora's house, all the while listening to the big band styling's of Frank Sinatra on his iPod, hooked to the stereo. He must have taken several wrong turnings around LA, but he eventually found Pandora's house. He took a deep breath and was just about to ring the doorbell when the door burst open.

'Hi, I'm Jay! You must be Seth! I can't tell you how much I've been looking forward in meeting you!' Jay took Seth's hand and shook it whist pulling him into the hallway. When Seth looked up he came face to face with Jay and Pandora's other housemates for the first time. Jay was clearly the flamboyant and confident one, while Caissie and Lawrence just stood back grinning madly, mouthing their greetings and waving politely.

'Jesus Christ guys, let Seth breath!' Pandora said from the cupboard under the stairs. She signalled for Seth to turn around. 'Come on let's go, otherwise you might never leave this house with these creeps!'

'Hey!' Jay said playfully. Pandora kissed him on the cheek and nudged Seth out of the door.

'See you later!' She called to her friends and slammed the door shut. She turned to Seth, who still looked as if he was in shock. 'Sorry about them. Ever since the People magazine article, they have been dying to meet you.'

'That was insane! I feel like I should have said something.'

'No, trust me, you acted perfectly. Like I said, if you had of said something, whether it was your normal voice or Stewie's, they would never have let you leave!' When they got to the car, Seth opened the door for Pandora. 'My, my! Such a gentleman.' Seth smiled at her and got into the car himself. As they drove to the restaurant, Seth noticed Pandora was singing along softly to Frank Sinatra. He nodded in disbelief.

'You like this kind of music?' he asked.

'I like all kinds of music. Quite literally any genre of music.'

'You're kidding? What, even gangster rap?'

Pandora nodded. 'Yep! I've got 99 problems, but music ain't one!' Pandora paused. 'Nope, that sounded much cooler in my head!'

Seth laughed. 'Don't you find that hard though?' he said a bit more seriously. 'Listening and trying all those different genres out there, surly there must be one that fits?'

'Yeah, it can be a little problematic, but I'm not looking to record an album at any point, so I don't really need to find my perfect genre. As far as I see it, it's a good thing because I'm always listening to something different.'

'That's amazing. I have never ever thought of listening to other music like that. If it hasn't got an orchestra in it, it's a chore for me to listen.'

'So swing, big band, jazz, classic Broadway are the types of music you like the best?'

'Yes. I love it.' Seth smiled. 'That's why I practically jumped at the chance to record Music is Better than Words. How often do people get to do that in this day in age?'

'Michael Bublé does it all the time actually.'

'Yeah, very few people get asked to do it, let's leave it at that.'

'Are you threatened by Bublé?'

'A little bit. He has a lot going for him with the voice and the looks.'

'And those cheek bones; oh my God!' Pandora teased. 'Seth, don't be threatened by him. Yeah he's good, but does he have 3 TV shows and the highest rated comedy movie ever? No. he doesn't!'

'Thanks for the boost.'

'You're so much better than you give yourself credit for. I happen to think you're amazing at what you do.'

'Really?' Seth said smiling again.

'Yes. Of course I do. In every way.'

They pulled up at the parking lot of the restaurant and went inside. It was a dimly lit Italian restaurant Pandora had never heard of before. Seth took her coat and for the first time saw her in a completely different light. She was wearing a royal blue bodycon dress with a black paisley design embroidered on it, with black tights and black platform ankle boots. Her hair was different as well; still loose but with much softer curls that bounced lightly when she walked. Seth was quite taken aback by her. He didn't take his eyes off her as they sat down, ordered the wine and had menus put in front of them. He decided to say something.

'Pandora, I have to say that you look…' he stumbled over his words and blushed ever so slightly.

'Different?' she suggested.

'Beautiful.' Seth said suddenly. 'And I know you don't like that word, but you do.'

'Thank you.' Pandora smiled, allowing herself to accept his compliment. The waitress came over whilst they were talking. 'Are you ready to order?' she asked them.

Pandora looked up at her and then back at her menu. 'Oh, I don't know. You order first.' She said to Seth.

'Ok, I'll go for the lobster fettuccine.'

The waitress looked at Pandora who was still deciding. 'The griddled sea bass on wild watercress is good, I'd highly recommend it.'

'No, I think I'll just have the burger and fries. Thank you.' Pandora handed her menu to the waitress who walked away from their table.

'You continue to surprise me.' Seth grinned at Pandora.

'I like what I like!'

'You certainly do!' Seth smiled and raised his wine glass. 'What shall we drink to?'

'We'll drink to finding a better place to sit and talk than that park bench!' Pandora raised her glass and pinged it with Seth's, who was smiling and chuckling softly. 'You know, I never had you down as a wine drinker.'

'It's not my regular choice, but I enjoy it occasionally.'

'What is your preferred choice of beverage?'

'I normally go for the heavy stuff. Jack Daniels. How about you?'

'Like my music, I'll give anything a go!'

'Wow! I think we are becoming more and more compatible as we continue to find things out about each other.'

'Well, I say anything; there was this one time-'

'Oh God, you're setting up a random flashback aren't' you!'

Pandora laughed. 'This isn't that good though, but you could use it as a base for a more comical Family Guy one if you want?'

'It depends on the potential. Is there any potential?'

'I'll let you be the judge! So anyway there was this one time right after I moved in with Jay, we decided to have a house warming party and there was a lot of alcohol there including rosé wine. Basically I was trying so hard to fit in with all of these people I was drinking it out of straws, funnels you name it, anything they suggested. I was so drunk I had a hangover for 2 days! Seriously never felt so ill in all my life and now to this day I cannot even be around anyone with a glass of rosé wine.'

'And that's the story of how you can't drink rosé anymore?'

'I told you it wasn't that exciting.'

'I could use it though. It could be the start of a Roger based American Dad episode.'

'Yeah, that could work.'

The pair chatted like this all night, making each other laugh. They were getting along so easily, they lost track of time. By the time they had finished dessert it was getting very late and the restaurant was beginning to empty. Seth knew he didn't want their date to end, but it would have to unless he could think of a way to get Pandora to stay with him. After laughing too loudly and not taking each other too seriously, Pandora rested her elbows on the table and leaned forward. She hand one hand on her wine glass and the other was circling the rim. She looked at Seth and smiled at him.

'You know, before I forget to say, I want you to know I've had a really great time tonight.' She said.

'Me too.'

Pandora took a sip of her wine and set her glass down. She tilted her head and rested it on her hand, looking thoughtfully at Seth and saying nothing.

'Is everything ok?' Seth asked her. Pandora nodded and smiled at him. 'What are you thinking about?'

'I'm thinking that I like you a lot, but I still don't actually know that much about you.'

'Well what do you want to know?'

Pandora thought for a moment. 'What's your favourite food?'

'Italian.' Seth replied.

'Favourite colour?'

'Purple.'

'Favourite band?'

'The Rat Pack.'

'Favourite TV show?'

'Star Trek.'

'Favourite Movie?'

'The Sound of Music.'

'Really?' Pandora said, clearly surprised.

'Yeah. It's the perfect movie!' Seth said, flashing a smile.

'I've never seen it.'

'You've never seen The Sound of Music?' Seth asked loudly. Pandora shook her head. 'Right then, you're coming to mine and we are going to watch it together.' Seth downed his drink and signalled for the check.

'I take it I don't get a choice in the matter?'

'Nope. We cannot continue to be friends until you have seen it!'

'Well in that case, it looks like I have no choice. I have to watch it!' Pandora said playing along with Seth. The check came and Seth immediately took it. 'Can I pay for mine?' She asked.

'Absolutely not! This is a date Pandora, let me dig deep and pay for dinner. Besides, I'm about to make you watch The Sound of Music, if I do this for you, that's how you can pay me back.'

'And what if I start arguing about paying my share?'

'Well, that's interesting.' Seth leant across the table and said very seriously 'if you start arguing about paying the check, a giant chicken will come through the door and you'll have to fight it!'

Pandora laughed. 'Fine! I'd hate to get in a chicken fight! They look painful.' Seth paid the check with a quick swipe of his card. They got up from their table and Seth put Pandora's coat on her. 'I'm just going to use the bathroom before we go, why don't you wait outside?'

'Ok.' Seth went outside the restaurant and saw a few paparazzi that had obviously been tipped off he was there. He lit a cigarette, trying his best to ignore them. He wasn't sure of his next move, only that he would have to get Pandora in the car and away from them as quickly as possible. It wasn't fair she should have to put up with having her face in magazines or on gossip sights. He looked over his shoulder and spotted Pandora walking out. He put his cigarette out and put his arm around her as she came out of the door. She ignored the prying questions and cameras and put her arm around Seth's waist with her head held high.

They both saw more camera flashes as they drove out of the car park. 'I'm sorry, Pandora. I promise you, I had no idea they would be out there!'

'There's no need to apologize. I'm not angry with you, am I? I know you can't help it.'

'It's one of the cons of show business. I think if I'd have known about that before, I would have thought twice about my career.'

'Again it's not your fault! Yes they can be annoying, but think of it as the highest form of flattery. They all want a piece of you!'

'I think from now on, I'm going to call you whenever I need someone to put a good spin on a bad situation!'

'Yeah, yeah.' Pandora said rolling her eyes and smiling.

'Ok, so are you ready to see the best movie-musical ever made?' Seth said looking over at Pandora briefly.

'Bring it on!'