Starting a new relationship was nerve-wracking for anyone, all those layers that's involved in getting to know someone, dating them, letting them into your life. In Danny's case there was an additional layer to be worried about, his past. As comfortable as he was being Danny Williams, he still slipped. He was still Turk as well. Steve was pushing him to have coffee with the beautiful Gabrielle Assano. Danny had to push back, acting like he was a chicken. He couldn't voice his concerns about asking the museum director out to Steve. Not being able to talk with his best friend pissed him off. For once, Virgil would be second best.
"Hey, Virg. This a bad time?"
"Nope, this is good. What's the special occasion? It's not time for our monthly confab."
"I need some advice," Turk muttered hesitantly. His request was met with silence. "Virg, you still there?"
"Uh, yeah," his twin replied sounding like he was in shock.
"What's the matter? Cat got your tongue?" Turk demanded.
"It's just... Wow, never thought I'd hear those words come out of your mouth is all," Virgil responded. "Must be serious."
Turk regretted calling, but in for a penny and all that. "I met someone and I just don't know if I should ask her out."
"You're asking me for advice on dating," Virgil stated.
"No, ass hat. I'm asking you if I should even go out with her. It was hard enough with Rachel, I'm not so sure I should make the effort again."
Turk saw in his head Virgil stroking his mustache as he thought about his answer. "Quit petting that rodent under your nose and help me out here."
"How bout you answer just one question?" Virg requested.
"What is it?" Turk asked, a little leery.
"Do you want to spend your entire life alone?"
"No," was Turk's emphatic reply.
"Then go for it, brother dear. Hell, if it works out between you two, maybe you could just tell her the truth. If she really falls for you, it won't matter and you won't have to worry about being so careful."
"I never told Rachel," Turk stated.
"Ever think that might have been one of your problems with her?"
Turk didn't want to contemplate that right now. "Thanks, Virg. Talk to you in a week?"
"It's my turn to call."
Danny arrived in front of the museum early enough that he made himself more nervous. He called Grace to take his mind off of what he was about to do. Glancing at his watch he saw it was close to eight. He ended the call with his daughter and continually shifted in his seat until he saw Gabrielle walk out the door. "Here goes nothing," he mutters to himself, getting out of the car.