A/N Ok guys here is the next chapter I hope you like this I really enjoy the pairing of Steve and Cheryl and hope to turn this in to a series. I will not post anymore chapters after this one until I have at least three reviews so please review.
Chapter 3 The Big Date
Summary: Amanda helps Cheryl get ready for her date.
Disclaimer: Sorry I forgot about this in the two previous chapters. I do not own any of the characters from Diagnosis Murder. Mazzinos however is mine if there is a restaurant by that name I am not aware of it. Ok enough on with the story and remember to review
Amanda met up with Cheryl at the mall on Friday and they went off to buy her a dress. After about an hour of searching "Cheryl I found the perfect dress come here" Amanda called out. "Ok coming give me a second." The dress was made of red silk and flowed around Cheryl and was complimented by her vivacious curves. "Oh Cheryl it looks absolutely breath taking Steve will never know what hit him. "You think he really will like it," Cheryl asked as she examined herself in the mirror? "Yes I do," Amanda reassured her friend. "Ok let's get back to your house and get you ready."
At the beach house careful consideration about what to wear was also going on. Finally Steve was ready and walked upstairs. Mark just stared open mouthed at his son. "Wow, Steve you look great Cheryl will be totally knocked off her feet" Mark said with a smile. "Thanks dad," Steve replied quietly. "Is their anything wrong son you seem kind of quiet?" "Well not really I am just kind of nervous what if she doesn't like me?" "Trust me Steve she likes you and if you don't believe me ask Amanda after all they are fairly good friends." "Thanks dad ok well wish me good luck." "Good luck even though you won't need it."
Amanda was just finishing Cheryl's make-up when the doorbell rang. "Stay right their I will get it," Amanda told Cheryl. Amanda opened the door to find a very nervous Steve standing before her. "Wow, Steve you look fantastic." "Thanks Amanda Cheryl ready yet?" "Yes she is just getting her purse. Are you ok you look kind of nervous?" "Well um that is because I am I am just still kind of worried that she does not like me like I like her." "Trust me Steve you have nothing to be worried about," Amanda said soothingly. "Thanks Amanda." "Oh yah CJ and Dion say that they are happy for you and want you to have a good time." "I plan on doing that." At that moment Cheryl walked in to the living room. Steve's jaw just dropped and he stared at her open mouthed. "Wow" was the only word he could manage. "You look amazing" "Thanks you don't look to bad yourself." "Ok kids now you go on and have fun but don't stay out to late," Amanda said with a smile. "Yes mom but it is not a school night," Steve replied with a fake annoyed smile. Amanda just gently smacked him and pushed him towards the door while laughing and saying "just go."
Steve arrived at Mazzinos and enjoyed a delicious meal. After they had finished Steve turned to Cheryl and asked, "Would you like to go dancing?" "Sure I would love to," Cheryl replied. So they went to a club and enjoyed some dancing. Steve could see that Cheryl was getting sleepy and said "I should be getting you home you look tired." "I have had a wonderful time tonight Steve thanks for making all of my dreams come true," Cheryl said. "I am glad that I was able to do that." As Steve dropped Cheryl off at her house she asked, "Do you want to come in for some coffee?" "I would love to but I am kind of tired maybe next time?" "Sure that would be fine do you want to go to dinner and a movie next week," Cheryl asked. "Sure I would love to." "Ok then how about we work out the details but why don't I meet you at the beach house at around 6:00 or so next Friday?" "Lieutenant," Cheryl said with a smile. "That would be great," Steve replied. Steve walked Cheryl to her door and when they reached it he cupped her cheek in his hand gave her a long lingering kiss. "Wow maybe we can do more of that next time and maybe get a bit better acquainted maybe without any clothes on," Cheryl replied demurely. "Why Detective," Steve replied faneing surprise. "I think I can agree with that." Steve watched Cheryl go into her house then drove home with a big smile on his face and collapsed into bed with anticipation of their next date and what it my bring with it.