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Chapter 22

Lisa slipped on the dark blue dress that snugly fit her slender body. It was one of her favorites and she hoped it was the right choice for the evening. She wanted to look really good tonight… to feel different. She wanted to feel like a woman on a date and not the chief administrator of a hospital having dinner with a colleague. She heard the doorbell and her heart fluttered. She glanced in the mirror one more time before she skipped down the stairs to the front door.

Wilson stood outside Lisa's door, taking a deep breath, trying to untie the large knot that had formed in the pit of his stomach. He didn't like it when he was this nervous. A minute later, a stunning Lisa Cuddy opened the door and he had to take her in for second before speaking. He gave her a boyish grin and said hello.

Lisa could tell by the look on Wilson's face that she had made the right choice with the dress. "Hello James." She said with a luring smile. "Come in. I need to grab my coat and purse and I'll be ready."

"Sure, take your time." He said as he watched her walk across the room noticing how the dark blue dress hung nicely to her curves.

She walked over and held her coat out to him so he could help her, which he did.

"You look great." He said.

"Thank you. So do you."

"Thanks." He answered as he held open the front door and then waited while she locked it.

Lisa turned to find Wilson holding out his arm for her to take a hold of and they walked to his car. She couldn't deny the warm tingle she felt with him being so close, her holding on to his arm and the masculine scent of his cologne filling the air.

Once they were both in the car and he was backing out of her driveway, he turned to her. "Are you still up for French food?"

"Definitely."

They were quiet as they drove to the restaurant, both feeling a little awkward, when Lisa broke the silence.

"You know, I have to admit that I am nervous about tonight."

Wilson gave a little laugh. "Me too. It definitely changes things when you add the word date to the equation, doesn't it?"

"Yes it does but I like it. I'm glad you asked me." She said softly and gave him an enticing look.

Wilson's breath caught in his throat when he looked into her eyes. "I'm glad I asked too."

They continued to make small talk as they drove to the restaurant, all the while knowing that tonight was going to change everything between them.