Ethan didn't know what to expect, on the account that he hadn't been on a date for a number of years. He had several dates, after graudating from Univsersity, but they always seemed to mess up horrifically, on the account that he never knew what he was doing. Now, he would do everything within his power to make sure he didn't mess this one up.

Amazingly, he had asked Elsie out on a date - an actual date, a dinner date. The doctor hadn't stuttered, or made an exuse, he was actully going to ask her out. The Registrar had pondered over the idea of where to take her, and had to figure of someplace she may of liked.

It could quite possibly be a good idea to take her to Pani's - an ittalian restraunt, just on the outskirts of the city. It had been open for a long period of time, and Ethan had remembered going to dinner there on several occasions with his Mother and Caleb - even though he would usually complain about his food, whilst Cal laughed at him. He blushed at the thought, now.

He had though out every outcome that could possibly happen during the night. He could either be extremely lucky, not mess everything up, and have the girl he loved actully try to be with him. Or, he could spill something, say something wrong, and have Eliza walk away.

No, probally best to keep that thought out of his head. The more he thought bad thoughts, the more they tended to happen. That, was what his mother said, and she wasn't wrong about much. She never was. Silently, the young doctor ran his hand through his blonde hair, before his glasses eyes peered up towards the clock.

5.30pm. He got off of work in an hour and a half, and thinking that, his nerves just seemed to get bigger and bigger. Ethan paced for a moment around the kitchen area of the compact staffroom, before Connie peered her head around the corner, a rough look rested on her face. She probally couldn't find Rita to admire.

"Doctor Hardy, I need you to take over." She announces, a firm look on her face. Ethan pauses, the look of ever lasting hesitaion on his face, before nodding, following the Clinical Lead out of the room.

From the other side of the corridor, he notices a woman, one he had seen already once that day. She was an older woman, bleached blonde hair, the pins now loose and falling around her shoulders. Her makeup was heavy, and seemed to reflect extremely well with her shocking pink dress, and silver heels. In her left hand, she carried a large plastic bag, and on her right arm, a man was attached, rushing along with her.

Of course, this had to be Elsie and Max's mother. She ran in, noticing the Registrar whom had been with her daughter earlier. Tottering over to him, she began to talk, her accent coming across as strong as Max's, yet nothing like Eliza's formal accent.

"Do you know where Eliza is?" She asks, a look of hurriness on her face. Ethan pauses, before murmuring 'Private Room 2.' The woman nodded, before gesturing towards the man, who scampered after her, in the direction of the rooms. Ethan paused, watching after them for a moment, before turning back to Connie, following the direction she had been previously walking in.

As he entered, what he failed to notice, was Max, rushing after him, trying to keep his balance, whilst holding a box of something. He had been told not to look, so he hadn't. If he did, Beauchamp wouldn't let him see the light of day again.

"Ethan!" He called out, noticing the Senior Registrar, who was now alone with a patient - a nail pledged into his thumb. Max showed a look of pain, before turning to Ethan, putting a arm around his shoulder before leading him out.

"Wondering...was that my mother who was in earlier?" He asked in a hushed voice, trying not to disturb the patient. He nodded, before breaking out of the bond, watching the porter run off, trying to locate his sister. Ethan sighed, shaking his head, but smiling. He turned back to the patient, ready to treat him.

The end of the shift came sooner than expected. Doctor Hardy looked at himself in the mirror of the staffroom, trying to make his hair stay somewhat tidy and in shape. He removed his glasses for a moment, before replacing them, sighing.

He looked down at his attire of a white shirt, blazer and his shoes, trying to make sure he looked presentable. He nodded towards himself, before turning around. The presence of his elder brother, standing behind him, arms folded, made him jump, before begining to question his standing.

"Why are you here?" He asked, feeling slightly nervous.

"Why are you all dressed up?" He replied, before stepping back slightly. Ethan sighed, taking a step towards the door. begining to reply quietly.

"Me...and Elsie are going out for dinner..." He trailed off, before making his way towards the door. He was sure that he head his brother shouting for him, but for once, he didn't worry about it. Instead, he made a straight beeline for Elsie's room, hoping she would be ready.

He needen't of gone the entire way. As he turned the corner, he saw the young girl, begining to walk down the corridor. Ethan hesitated for a moment, taking in the vision he desired in front of him. Her dark ombre hair, usually piled on top of her head, was now loose, and trailed down her back, curled at the ends. Her attire consisted of a peach floaty dress, and gem incrusted ballet pumps, which she could walk in with some ease.

A small smile appeared on his face, as he began to walk over, offering his arm, in a gentleman manner. She returned the smile, before taking his arm, gently holding it. Ethan began to talk, his eyes trying to focous on his walking, not the girl's beautiful eyes.

"So, good babysitting?" He asked, a smile resting on his face. She sighed, before nodding slightly.

"Well, after Max saw her, she was off with him. She came back alseep, so i'm guessing he drugged her..." She joked, causing herself to giggle slightly. Ethan did, too, as they both made their way towards the glass doors of the Emergency Department, failing to notice Cal, Robyn, Lily and Rita, as their eyes trailed after them, looks of shock on their faces.

"Nobody tell Max." Rita murmured, causing the others to nod, before they continued watching the duo walk into the night sky.

Ethan was now trailing with Eliza towards the restraunt. Seeing as it was not too far away, they had agreed to walk, giving them more conversing time. Elsie listened intentfully, as Ethan told her about the day he had, feeling free to release it off his chest, and someone would generally listen, taking it all in.

Before long, the Restraunt came into sight. Ethan nodded towards it, before Eliza recognised, a smile appearing on her face once again. She continued to hold onto his arm, as they made their way towards the Restraunt, begining to fall onto the subject of work and the wrath of Mrs Beauchamp.

"Well, she isn't terrible. It could be worse." Eliza stated. Ethan nodded, remembering another Clinical Lead from a previous Hospital. He would make Connie appear softer than Lofty, dressed in a marshmellow shirt. The two walked up to the woman in charge of tables, before Ethan began talking.

"Hi. I made a reservation earlier, under Hardy?" He asked, before the woman looked down at the list, consulting for a moment. Her face lit up, turning towards the two, standing together.

"Mr and Mrs Hardy?" She asked. The two looked at eachother for a moment, before nodding, being led to their table.

The restraunt itself was beautiful. There were beautiful white patterned walls, embroided carpet, and elegant fairy lights, hanging delicatly from the the walls and the ceiling, giving a beautiful glow. Eliza could not help but feel she was being spoilt rotten, and Ethan was somehow enjoying it. Noneoftheless, his grip had moved to her hand, carefully trailing her along to their table.

The two were seated, before given menu's, and asked for drinks. They placed their orders, before the conversation, turned back to many things, their childhoods, memorable moments, even the times of patients begining to freak out, which made them laugh.

Throughout the entirety of the conversation, Ethan could not draw his mental and visual attention off the girl sitting in front of him. He was most defenatly lovestruck, and unable to help himself. The registrar had seen his brother go through this process with Taylor, but this time, she wasn't a fraud. She was genuine. Soon, it would be coffee and kisses. Or so, he hoped. From experience of the elder brother, he knew rushing things was only acceptable when both participants were drunk.

This was love, on his part. And he could only hope for the other form to love him back, as well.

The weather had become bitterly cold when the two left the restraunt, after endless conversation, giggles, and delightful food. Elsie felt a shiver run through her, as she clinged to Ethan, trying to keep his warmth.

She was told by Connie and Cal, who had been monitoring her for the previous few days, to go back to her room in the Hospital, for one more day of medication, and she would be released in the morning.

The scars from the 'incident,' (still, only present to Ethan,) had begun to fade, and were barely visable, but could still be painful if mistreated. The Hardy brother himself, had noticed the cold running through Eliza's body, before noticing the conclusion. Slowly, he slipped off his blazer, placing it on Elsie's arms. She looked up, content with the reaction of him smiling.

"You need to go inside. Keep my jacket, but still. Don't let Connie worry." He states, in a mannerly way. This caused Elsie to laught slightly, at his caring and concerned behaviour.

"I'm fine. Seriously." She murmurs, her hand now entwined with Ethans. All of this was slightly strange to him, but it felt right, as if he knew what he was doing.

The next step was quite a shock towards the Doctor, as they approached his car. After he murmured a quick goodnight, Elsie leaned forward begining to talk a bit more quietly.

"Y'know, there's a rule. No kissing on the first date." She murmurs, causing Ethan to fluster. He nods, before opening his mouth to talk, but the young girl edges closer, ghosting his lips.

"But, girls can kiss boy's, right?" She suggests, before filling the gap, pressing her lips to Ethan. The feeling towards her was not completely forgien, but it was different, loving, compassion. The registrar rested one hand on her cheek, the other on her hip, as he continued to lovingly kiss her, pulling away after a few moments.

"I...erm..." He trailed off, obviously nerved by the actions which had just taken place. "Does this mean...your my...girlfriend?" He asked, looking nervous. Elsie smirked slightly, before leaning forward, pressing her lips to Ethan's cheek.

"If you want." She replies, looking into his eyes. He pulls her into a embrace, kissing her forehead, before his dark eyes fix on her matching ones, glimmering slightly, as he trailed his hand across her cheek once more.

"Goodnight Eliza Walker." He stated.

"Goodnight, Ethan Hardy." She replies, pressing her lips to his once more. She pulled away, letting Ethan get into his car, his focus mainly on the road, but still the vision of his girlfriend, (which he could not get out of his mind,) resting peacefully.

What he missed, was the squeal and freak out of Eliza, as she realised she was now in a relationship. But, still the thought of someone else on her mind...

AN - I know my life is getting worse when I can't garentee daily updates. I am so sorry for lacking, and it dosen't help i'm going to be away for 2 weeks soon, (not consecutively,) which means this story won't finish and the sequel won't be here for a while.

I'm trying, I really am. Don't hate me! My teachers leaving was upsetting, and i've been sitting in my room for two straight days, starting a project, and also editing items for my youtube channel.

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(Sorry for rushing comments. I'm going out for dinner.)

GypsyAbby - After I read this comment, I was screaming. That, was such a good idea. And, I really want to use it. But, I don't know with the sequel plot, how I would fit it in. But, I will. Thank you for the lovely review"

Tato Patato - Hehe, Thanks :D

ETWentHome - Aww. I can't get over a few of them leaving, because we were close. But, I'm really exploring relationships now. Fun!

-Jodie Rose Xx