Just Breathe Who: Chase and Erin Where: The Park, for the movies When: Backdated to this past Friday What: Their date Rating: I can't imagine very high Status: Closed; Ongoing
Chase couldn't remember the last time that he'd gone on a date. He'd had a few flings and flirtations, but nothing that he'd consider serious. Gert coming back from the dead last year had thrown him for a loop, but just as soon as she arrived she disappeared, taking O.L. with her. It was through talking with Samantha Wilson and becoming friends with Serena Cooper that he'd started to find a way back to himself. He wasn't 'Talkback' so much anymore; he was more brooding these days. Four years on an alien planet, virtually alone, would do that to anyone.
So... he decided to sign up for a blind date. Perhaps it was foolish to find himself in someone else, but at the very least it reminded him that he did have something to offer other people. He still had a heart and was willing to give it to the right person. After speaking to Erin on the network briefly they'd arranged to meet at the park and they'd decide what kind of movie they'd see from there. She seemed nice. She had a kid! He was full to bursting with questions about her and her life and he hadn't felt that kind of excitement for a... well, a while.
He'd asked Serena for help picking out an outfit and after many inappropriate comments, decided on jeans, a dark blue collared shirt, a tie and a vest. He'd slicked back his (now long) hair and trimmed his facial hair as much as he could. A part of him felt like he was trying too hard, but... first impressions and all. Plus, fidgeting with his outfit made him think less about how nervous he felt.
And so, he decided to wait for Erin at their prearranged meeting place, shifting from foot-to-foot, wondering if he should have brought her a corsage...