co-written by RatedrKjErIcHo.

Holly checked her make up as the doorbell rang and slipped on her shoes before she opened the door. She'd told Josh she was going out with a friend. A little lie that would eventually lead to their break up if this date went well.

"Wow, you look amazing." Alex said when she opened the door.

"Thank you." She smiled. She never had anyone but her brother and sister tell her she looked amazing before.

"Ready to go?"

"Yes." She grabbed her purse and set the alarm before heading out with him. She smiled when he offered her his arm. He opened the door for her and they were soon on their way.

"I thought we could have dinner at a great restaurant I know and then just see how things go."

"Great." She smiled as they drove toward the restaurant. She had to smile when they pulled up to The Olive Garden, her favorite restaurant. "How did you know this was my favorite/?"

"I might have made it a point to ask your brother." She smiled as he offered her his arm again and they headed into the restaurant. "I just want to make things go great for you." He said.

"So far you're doing a great job."

He smiled as he gave the name to the hostess and they were seated. Alex ordered them a bottle of wine and an appetizer of calamari.

"I hope you like calamari." He said after he had ordered.

"I love calamari." She smiled as the waiter brought the wine and the salad and breadsticks. They looked over the menu. Alex asked Holly what she wanted so he could order when the waiter came back.

"What can I get you tonight?" The waiter asked when he returned with the calamari.

"She will have the herb-grilled salmon and I will have the steak toscano." The waiter nodded and headed to the kitchen. "So, what made you want to be a nurse?"

"I always liked science but I didn't want to go to school for so long to be a doctor and I realized that nursing was more rewarding. So I got my bachelor's degree in nursing from Baylor and then I did graduate work to be specialized in neonatology."

"That sounds like you're a woman who knows what you want."

"I'd like to think so. Despite my sister's belief that Randy thinks for me."

"Yeah that was intense at the BBQ."

"Amber and Randy are like oil and water. They just don't mix. They love each other but they butt heads on everything." She replied before taking a sip of wine. "Do you have any siblings?"

"No, I'm an only child." He said as the waiter brought their dinner. "I would have loved to have siblings but my dad only wanted one son."

"Why? If you don't mind me asking."

"I honestly don't know. My grandfather was very rich and he left it in his will that my father would get his inheritance once he had a son. Once I was born, he got the inheritance meant for him and mine went into a trust for me. I get checks every month and I get money out when I need it."

"Wow, that must be nice to be financially secure."

"It is but I love my career and I can't picture me doing anything else."

"Did you like growing up with your godfather?"

"It was interesting." He replied uneasily. "John was busy working his way through the department. "

"Oh he's a cop?"

"Yes he is. He is a captain."

"Well we do have some things in common." She smiled.

They talked and finished dinner and had dessert and then headed out. They soon arrived back at her place. Alex walked her to the door.

"So, I had a great time tonight." He said when they got there.

"I did too."

"So did you want to maybe go out tomorrow? Movie and a burger at this great diner I know."

"I would love that." She smiled as she unlocked the door. She turned to face him. He leaned in and kissed her gently.

"Good night, Holly."

"Good night." Holly watched him walk away and she turned to open the door.

"What the hell was that?" She heard from the side. She looked up to see Josh standing there. "Where you out on a date?"

"Josh, I...uh...didn't expect you to be here."

"Obviously. Did you fuck him? Huh? Like you did your trainer?"

"Hey, I think you should leave. I don't think she wants you here right now." Alex said walking back up.

"And who the fuck do you think you are?"

"Her boyfriend." Alex said. Josh laughed.

"Really? That's funny. Because I thought I was her boyfriend. Have been for the last six, seven months now."

"Things change." Alex said. "Now leave and don't bother her again." Josh punched him in the eye. Alex rebounded and gave Josh a couple of punches to the face and a few to the stomach. He stopped when Josh started to wretch and throw up. "Now, we aren't going to have a problem again are we?" Josh shook his head no. "Good. Now get the hell outta here."

Holly was shocked about everything. She watched Josh leave and she turned to Alex. "I'm sorry. I didn't think he was going to be here."

"That's okay. Is or was he your boyfriend? Randy didn't say you were seeing someone."

"That's because Randy didn't like Josh. He was my boyfriend but we were close to breaking up because he cheated on me with a friend mine and then I ended up sleeping with my trainer. Josh has been cheating on me for a while I guess. I only slept with Dave once."

"I'm sorry I had to get violent in front of you but it isn't right for him to yell at you about this."

"It's okay." She smiled. "Alex, I really like you and I hope this doesn't make you not want to go out with me."

"It doesn't. I really like you too." He leaned in and kissed her. "I will walk you in to make sure everything is okay." He opened the door and headed in with her behind him.

"Nice place." He said.

"Thanks. I like it. Been here almost three years now."

"Well, everything looks okay." He said turning to her.

"Do you want something to drink or anything?"

"I probably should go. This is our first date and we need to know each other better."

She smiled. "Alright. So I will see you tomorrow?"

"Yes." He kissed her again and headed out.

Holly smiled once he was gone. She and Josh were through and it looked like she and Alex were now dating. She would have to thank her brother for the introduction.

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