Happy Birthday Holly !! Enjoy that that lovely cake," Lisa said. Holly was surprised with champagne and cake in the closing moments of the show on Thursday. I swallow hard one last time while cussing out my phone in my head as I say, "I got enough. No worries." Relax Gail. Operation Lunchbox is well underway," Tracy grins. From the look in her eyes, she likes what she sees. When I pull away, she asks as she bites her lip, "So what does this mean? Are we dating? Are you my girl now? Just dating doesn't necessarily say that you're my girl, right? I don't want to pressure into something you're not ready for either. But I'm in new territory. You can...." Tracy thinks for a minute and then says, "Well, you guys have been doing all three for a while now, and neither of you has gotten a clue. I have the feeling you might need to be more direct and make the first move. And when I say first move I mean you have to do something that will make your intentions abundantly clear. No mixed signals. Since you've never been with a woman before, she might be worried about pressuring into something you're not ready for."

The lopsided grin I live for appears. I walk Holly to the car, have her go in first, and then we are off. I think tonight might be the beginning. How the hell do you know I did something?" I ask exasperated. Damn it; it's like she can read my mind. I still couldn't believe it. I have a date with Holly Stewart. Holly said I meant the world to her. The world. Nobody has ever said anything remotely close to that about me. That might even mean that she loves me. Love me, me of all people. That's not a far leap, right? I'm used to men pursuing me for the most part. If I wanted something to happen, then they wouldn't require much prodding.Gail grins and pulls me to another side door I've never seen before. Right outside is the town car. I look at Gail and say, "You planned everything, didn't you?" Anybody else wouldn't say I was overreacting. I'm just cautious. Besides, that little episode scared the hell out of me. Seeing your best friend gasping for air and covered in hives would make anybody cautious. It didn't have to happen. You told them about your allergy. They could have killed you," Holly quietly says as she looks down.

Just the thought of her makes me smile. A text message from her makes my heart beat a little bit faster. We spend most of our free time together. Just hanging out at her place, going to dinner, and even a couple of times at the batting cages. I don't know what she's done to me, but I feel lighter somehow. More comfortable in my skin. I don't have to pretend to be someone I'm not and not once has she asked me to change. She accepts my faults and all. These last seven months have been different but great.Simpler? You wanted me to pin her against something and kiss the daylights out of her. She probably would have freaked out, slapped me, and told me to take a hike," I say unhappily.

Then the car stops before I can say another word. She immediately goes for the door, and I see her run into the Penny. Now, what I'm going to do?But it's her birthday. I meant what I said. She deserves a special night, and I'm determined to give her one. But it's time I make my intentions clear. I grab her hand, intertwine our fingers and whisper, "Come on Lunchbox. Your carriage awaits." I manage to swallow hard and say, "Yeah, it's new. Shall we go? I don't want us to miss our reservation." Strictly star dubs Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez 'hottest couple' after sweet message about second pregnancy

Tracy just continues to laugh and say, "Listen, we are all happy for you. It's obvious Holly makes you happy. You deserve to be happy, Gail." Danni said: "Happy birthday Dan! #couplegoals." John Terry wrote: "Happy Birthday Dan." Patsy said: "Awww this photo - Happy Birthday Dan x" Steph said: "Happy birthday Dan." Kate Thornton said: "Happy birthday Dan." Will Mellor said: "Happy birthday Dan!!" Andy Bebop said: "Happy birthday Dan !! Xx" Yes, I called in a few favors. So, would you like to go?" Holly asks again, but this time her tone is different. She's nervous. Why? I don't know. There's not a place I wouldn't go with her. I roll my eyes, take a deep breath, and say, "There was a moment there that I felt like something was pulling us together, but before anything could happen my stupid alarm went off and it broke the spell." I stop her rambling when I lean in and capture her lips. After a few minutes of making out, I pull away and say, "Gail baby, let’s just take it one step at a time. I don't know how you want to play it at work, but anything you decide is okay with me. I understand this is new for you. But I'll admit that I wouldn't mind you calling me your girl if I get to brag your mine too."Lady W said: "Ahhhhhhh happy birthday to my favourite ever brother in law." Nicola Bush said: "All the best people have bdays today me included." Annie Ware said: "Beautiful Lucca. We were only there last week @_olivia.ware_ x" Ruth Wallis said: "Happy birthday Dan..." JW said: "Happy birthday Dan. Xxx" I can't seem to be able to look away. My heart seems to be beating for her. It feels like she's pouring herself into the song. It's like she's only singing for me. I'd love to. Do you have any place in mind?" I ask as a small, lopsided grin appears. I love when that happens. She should be here any minute. I don't think my stomach has ever been in so many knots. I'm going out with the woman of my dreams on my birthday. How special is that?