He passed. Deep down in her heart, Izzie was happy Alex had passed his medical board exam. She would have hated to see him leave. She so wanted to congratulate him, as she read the result of his letter. First instinct was to give him a hug and repeat that first kiss at Joe's, a kiss so hot, that it still sent shivers up and down her back. But, instead, she held back her feelings for him. For now, she's destined to step back and yearn for him silently. In time, she'll forgive him for her broken heart. But, not quite yet.
Alex was relieved he passed his exam. Now what was the next thing on his agenda? Ah, Izzie comes to his mind immediately. Having her back in his life was all he could think of. He's thankful she's even talking to him. But, just how would he go about it? How could he make her trust him all over again? He'd thought of asking her out to celebrate. He needed to plan the perfect outing, just the both of them, cuddled in a corner of a fancy, romantic restaurant, sipping champagne, their eyes only on each other. Would she say yes? He's afraid to ask for fear of rejection. So, he goes home to celebrate all alone, in his darkened living room, the television is his only companion with a bottle of beer in his hand.
