Chapter 30 Immediately I knew something was off. Instead of Goof's usual tee shirt and worn jeans, he has what looks like new blue jeans that hug his muscular legs and a white button-down shirt. And if that was odd enough he was carrying a bouquet of tulips, my favorite flowers. Oh, and he had his usual cooler with my dinner. Goof was such a common figure around here no one even bats an eye. Well, except for Megan. She still tries to flirt with Goof any time he comes in. It doesn't matter to her that Goof ignores her. I swear that woman takes it as a challenge. Goof smiles when he sees me. He always does. I swear I could melt from those smiles. I have. I do love them. That was the thing that caught my eye in the first place. "Hey babe," he says. I placed the chart I had on the desk of the nurse's station and turned my attention to Goof. "Hey, Goof," I said. I waved my hand at the flowers. "What is all of this?" I asked. He raises the cooler first and sets it on the desk. "This is your dinner. Club sandwich, fries, fruit salad, and two bags of fruit wheels cereal," he said. I could love this man just from the food deliveries. Goof does an exaggerated bow and says "These are for you, my lady." He hands me the flowers. "Goof, they are beautiful. Thank you." I told him as I accepted the light blue tulips. "And I'm hoping they will convince you to go out with me. On a date. Tomorrow night." he said. Of course, he knew I was off tomorrow. I swear he knows my schedule better than I do. "You want to take me on a date?" Vasked. I needed clarification. "Yes. Just you and me. No work. No club. We will have dinner. Then that movie you have been wanting to see. Afterward, I'll take you out for whatever dessert you and little one want." he said. He has taken to calling the baby little instead of it or the baby all the time. "This is just one step in proving what we talked about. And this is the last time I will bring it up. I know you need time to think. I'm giving you that. As much as you need. During that time I'm going to show you. So what do you say?" he asked. I was at a crossroads. Deny Goof and hurt both of us. Or I could be brave and give him a chance. Goof has always been true to his word. And he has been wonderful to me since the day we met and going above and beyond since we started this. I have nothing to lose from this and so much to gain as long as I give him a chance. It is just one date. I can do one date. It wasn't like I didn't enjoy spending time with Goof. I did. I love spending time with him. This man in front of me is the same man I trust enough to get me pregnant. My best friend. Decision made. "Yes, Goof. I will go out on a date with you." I said. Goof beamed at me. Remember when I said his smiles make me melt? This one would leave me in a puddle on the floor. I need to see that one again. Goof kisses my forehead and hugs me." You won't regret this, babe. I promise," he said. I nod. After another kiss, Goof says he will check on me later and will see me tomorrow. I took the first step. I just hope I don't regret it. Or lose my best friend. Chapter Comments