JO
"Where are you going tonight for this date night?" my mum asked
"He said it was a surprise but that I needed to dress up a little. I don't dress up that much mum I mean the last time I spent this much time getting ready for anything, and fussing about the perfect outfit was on my wedding day and even then I don't think I was this nervous" I said and she smiled
"I'm glad you're trying again Joey, I know Sean's death was hard but this Henry fella seems to have really brought you out of your funk and brought my beautiful baby back to me. No matter what happens tonight I will be forever grateful to him" she said and I blushed
"I mean it Joey, I don't think I've ever heard you talk about someone with this much excitement since Sean, and it took a while for Sean to get you this worked up and excited" she said and I nodded, though hearing her say that was like stab wounds to the heart. It was true, it had taken me awhile to fall in love with Sean. We'd gone from complete strangers to being forced to work a case together and then after that it was a couple of months before we began seeing each other on a regular basis. With Henry it just felt right, we connected over the fact that we were still mourning the loss of those we loved and as each week passed he became more intriguing and as we spent more time together we became friends and I began to feel something more than friendship for him. He was my saviour, the man who had brought me back to life after an incredibly dark time and I knew that somehow he knew all of this.
"I hope I don't screw this up Mum. He really means a lot to me and if I did something wrong I would never forgive myself" I said and she nodded
"I understand that Joey but remember to be yourself and nothing will go wrong" she said and I nodded, as I grabbed my dress for the night. I hated wearing dresses but knew that I would need to wear one, that's one of the reasons why I loved my career choice because I didn't have to wear a skirt.
With my lacy purple dress on, hair pulled back off my face with a couple of hair clips and make up done I walked out of the bathroom and my mum smiled
"Wow Joey you look beautiful" she said and I blushed. Ugh why was this making me blush so much? I was about to say something when I heard a knock at the door and I grabbed my purse and phone before making my way downstairs to the front door. I opened the door and smiled upon seeing Henry dressed up a little more than usual but still wearing his scarf and jacket over top to ward off the cold.
"Hey Henry" I said and he smiled back
"Hello Jo" he said before looking up at the sound of my mother walking down the stairs
"Oh you must be Henry, I'm Heather Jo's mother. I've heard so much about you" she said and I felt myself blushing, when I looked at Henry that charming smile was on his face and his hand was outstretched to shake hands with hers.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Mrs Martinez" he said always the gentleman, but sneaking a quick glance at my mother I knew that she wouldn't like that very much
"Please Henry call me Heather" she said and Henry nodded
"Of course Heather, I didn't mean to offend you" he apologised and she smiled
"No harm done. Now go, I didn't mean to cause such a fuss. Enjoy your selves" she said making her way into the lounge I watched her leave before turning my gaze to Henry's who was smiling at me.
"Are you ready to go?" he asked and I held up a finger grabbing my coat from the wardrobe and trying to put it on by myself only to have Henry take it from my hands and help me put it on. I smiled at him and he smiled back
"Thank you" I said and he nodded. We made our way down to Henry's car and I gasped
"Wow" it was a beautiful early 1970's Ferrari and I loved it.
"I could say the same about you Jo" Henry said not having taken his eyes off me since I'd closed the door. I blushed again and he smiled a little. He leaned in a little and whispered
"Nice to know I have some effect on you" I shivered at the closeness of his breath felt it warm my neck.
"Alright let's go" I said and he chuckled a little, before helping me into the car and then getting in himself.
After a rather quiet but comfortable car ride to the restaurant Henry stopped the car and made his way around the car to help me out of my seat, something that seemed old fashioned, but made me smile at the gesture. He held out his arm and I took it, rather nervous about how this evening was going to turn out. I looked to Henry who seemed just as nervous as I felt, but he kept the smile on his face and spoke to the waitress as we entered the building. She smiled a rather charming smile and showed us to our table, her hips swaying enticingly before she introduced herself
"Hello my name is Meg and I will be you're waitress for this evening" as the women introduced herself and told the specials she kept her attention on Henry ignoring me, until she had asked what we wanted for our meals and Henry pointed at me and she finally seemed to remember I was there. I couldn't help but feel the emotions bubbling to the top, the feeling of annoyance and jealousy at the top of the list, especially since this women was beautiful, a skinny women, with an angelic face, light blue eyes and dusty blonde hair, she truly was stunning but somehow despite this women's beauty Henry who was only paying attention to her to be polite had his full focus on me and I looked at the menu quickly, not really knowing anything that was on the menu or really recognising anything but choosing something that wasn't a complete tongue twister to get out and telling her. Henry ordered and before she had even left the table, his hands had reached out for mine and was pulling one of my hands closer, he placed a gentle kiss to the inside of my mouth before the waitress left. Again I felt the blush on my cheeks before I relaxed just a little into my seat. I smiled nervously at Henry and as he watched my reaction he smiled before saying
"There is no way I would leave you Jo. You're the only one I want" he said and at that my cheeks burned brighter, somehow he had known exactly the right words to say to reassure me, those words were also the right thing to send my heart into overdrive.
A/N: Ok so here is the first chapter of them on their first date, I'm currently in the middle of writing the second part of the date (from Henry's POV). But I really hope you enjoy it! I love these two and am so upset that the show has been cancelled and am doing everything I can to remain positive during this time and doing whatever I can to help renew this fantastical show. We are an amazing fandom and will not be let go of easily but remember that we love this show and because of our love for it we will all be united by this bond. Please review and tell me what you think!