B is for Baskin Robbins
in which Cassie, the third wheel, specifically requests Baskin Robbins for date night.
Hope made her way up to the front door of Scott's apartment adjusting her dress as her high heels "clicked" and "clacked" on the sidewalk. She didn't really like dressing up but she figured she might as well. It was her and Scott's first official date night after all. When she got to the door pressed the bell forcibly, listening for the muffled ring from inside Scott's apartment. She heard a girl's laugh, footsteps coming down the stairs and Scott's voice asking dramatically "Who is it?". Did he have company? Who was the other voice?
The door opened and Scott's cheesy grin was quickly replaced by a look of surprise.
"Hope! What are you doing here?" Scott asked, eyeing her outfit. "Wow, you look great!"
"Thanks…" She replied, eyeing his t-shirt and jeans, "I thought I'd make an effort seeing as it's our…" She trailed off seeing the confused look on his face.
"You forgot…" she stated. Scott snapped back to reality.
"Shit! Our date..." He said slapping his forehead, "Hope I'm so sorry, Maggie got sick and Paxton's working the night shift so I offered to take Cassie and I completely forgot-"
Suddenly Cassie appeared from around the corner.
"Hope!" she exclaimed, running to give her a hug.
"Cassie!" Hope hugged her back, "How are you?"
"I'm good." The little girl smiled at her. "Are you here to hang out with us?"
"Well…" Hope started, not sure what to say.
"Actually Sweetie… Hope and I were supposed to go on a date." Scott explained to his daughter.
"But its fine Scott, we'll reschedule." Hope smiled, despite the twinge of disappointment in her heart.
"Are you kidding?" Cassie exclaimed. "I've always wanted to go on a date. Can we go, Daddy, please?"
Scott looked at Hope, a grin on his face.
"What do you think? Do you mind having a third wheel?" he asked her, ignoring the pleading child tugging on his arm. Hope smiled brightly.
"I think it's a wonderful idea." Hope turned to Cassie, "Where should we go for our first date, Cassie?"
"Baskin Robbins!" Cassie exclaimed, "I love Baskin Robbins. I'll go get my coat."
And with that she raced back into the house, leaving the two adults alone on the front step. Hope thought for a second.
"Wait a second, didn't you used to work at-"
"Yep." Scott cut her off before she could finish her question. Hope smirked.
"And that wouldn't have anything to do with the fact that she loves-"
"Oh most definitely," Scott replied with a smile. Suddenly, Cassie rushed passed them towards Scott's vehicle.
"Let's go!" she squealed, and Hope and Scott followed, hand in hand.
Author's Note: See I told you they're short but let me know what you think :) Next Chapter will be "C is for Cellmate, in which Scott meets his 'celly', and future best friend, his first night in jail."