Tom and Charlie take their relationship to the next level. Or do they? Tom will mess up (obviously), but he will also make up for it.

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Charlie comes prepared. As far as she knows, Tom prepared as well, because Evie is having a sleepover with her cousin and her aunts tonight. She’s brought wine, Tom cooked and he also specifically said that there would be no need to go home tonight. So, she’s brought an overnight bag. Goodness, she hopes it’s not too much. It’s taken them long enough to get to this since Tom’s become less stubborn and admitted they’re indeed dating each other. Oh, date night. Charlie’s excited, shaved and dressed nicely. She’s not tired and doesn’t have to be in the hospital until tomorrow evening. A date night that doesn’t include spaghetti with ketchup (she hopes), cartoons (she really, really hopes) or reading bedtime stories to Evie (okay, she misses that little angel, but honestly, an evening alone with Tom? Just the two of them? Heaven.). Charlie’s made it past the gate, out of the car and has rung the bell. A string of curses is heard from inside but finally Tom opens the door, looking a little worse for wear, but oh so good in dark jeans and his burgundy sweater. The longish hair without too much product, the beard as nice as it can get and the glasses a little crooked. Goodness, she’s missed him. “Hi,” she says. Goodness, he’s missed her.