Eve visited Josh in the afternoon in the hospital, while Justin was taking care for Jake. She was feeling very uneasy and needed a moment, before opening the door to his patient's room.

„Oh Eve… how will you explain to your husband that you’re falling for his best friend? This is completely insane…“ She was thinking. 

„Is something wrong?“ She suddenly heard a male voice saying.

She turned around and saw Josh’s doctor. Instead of replying, she just stared at him for a moment.

„Mrs. Chasez? Are you alright?“ He asked again. 

„I know, that nobody believes he will ever wake up.“ She suddenly said. 

The doctor frowned and crossed his arms.

„You included?“ 

Eve didn’t know what to say. She didn’t dare admitting, that she lost hope. Still the doctor knew what was going on in her mind.

„I’m proud of you, that you see things clearly now.“ He continued talking. 

„This doesn’t change anything, doctor. I’m not letting him go.“ She replied. 

„And I’m not trying to convince you to do so. But I know, that deep in your heart you are aware of how selfish it is to keep him alive for your own interests.“

Eve’s mouth got open.

„Did you really just say that?“ 

„Just be honest to yourself, Eve.“

Then he turned around and left her alone. 

Eve took a deep breath. Then she entered the room. Instead of lying down next to Josh, she sat down at the stool next to his bed. Then she took his hand and kissed its back softly. 

She sat there for a while, being lost in thoughts. She wondered if things between her and Justin could ever work out, if Josh was still there. How should she visit her husband every day, kissing his lips and lying next to him, when there was another man in her life? The imagination was completely surreal.

Then she started talking. 

„Justin is an incredible man. I owe him so much. He saved me from insanity, Josh. He saved me and our son. I never believed he could be this way. That he would always put us first. That he would never refuse a request. His whole life is turning around Jake’s and my wellbeing…“

Eve suddenly started crying. She cried for a while, still holding Josh’s hand. 

„I realized that I don’t wanna lose him, Josh. The imagination not having him in my life anymore is scaring me. I don’t want to lose him to someone else. I want him to be mine…“

As expected Lance and Michael agreed taking care for Jake the same night. When Eve was in her bedroom, making herself ready for her date with Justin, Lance showed up to pick up the baby. Justin opened the front door and let him in.

„Where’s Eve?“ Lance asked excited. 

„Upstairs.“ 

„And how do you feel?“ 

„Like having the first date of my life. It’s unreal.“ Justin confessed. 

He put Jake into his baby seat and kissed his little head before giving him to Lance. 

„When you feed him before midnight, he should sleep the whole night. I put his favorite toys and his soother into the diaper bag. He needs it to fall asleep.“ 

„Okay, daddy. Got it.“ 

Justin raised his eyebrows. He didn’t know how he should feel about being called that way. Lance noticed his irritation. 

„Don’t give me that look, bro. You’re taking care for that kid from the day he was born. And you’re crazy in love with his mom. That makes you his dad.“ 

Justin smiled. Then he looked at Jake and kissed his head once again. Jake smiled back happily.

„Eve already said goodbye to him. You can go.“ 

„Okay. I’ll bring him back tomorrow after breakfast.“

„Thank you, man.“ 

„Anytime.“

Eve was standing in her closet just wearing her underwear, not knowing which dress to choose. Then she grabbed her phone and started a video call with Mateo. He picked up immediately.

„Are you naked?“ He asked irritated, just seeing her face and her undressed shoulders. 

„Almost. And that’s why I need you.“ 

Mateo frowned. 

„Are you losing your mind now?“

„Yes, kind of. Justin and I are going out tonight and I need advice what to wear.“

„What the hell did I miss???“ Mateo suddenly squeaked. 

„I did what you told me and made him come back home to me.“ 

„No.Fucking.Way.“ 

„Yes.“

„WHAT HAPPENED THEN???“ 

Eve bit her lower lip and smiled sheepishly. 

„Well, not much. But it looks like he really likes me.“

„Liking you is a massive understatement.“

Eve smiled brighter.

„He said he’s mine.“ 

„And did you also say anything…?“ 

„I tried to kiss him but he didn’t let me…“ 

Mateo stopped breathing. 

„WHY THE HELL HE DIDN’T LET YOU???“

„Because I was drunk.“

„Good lord almighty! What is happening to that man?! Since when he’s so reasonable?!“ 

„I have no idea. But it’s damn cute, isn’t it?“

„I’m still processing.“ 

„However, I said I wanna date him and he agreed. Lance and Mikey are having Jake. And I have no idea what to wear…“ 

„Okay, okay. I understand. Show me what you got.“ 

Eve turned the camera into her closet.

„I don’t wanna see your dresses, dummy. Show me the underwear you’ve chosen first.“

Eve looked into the camera again.

„Why?“

„Because I’m afraid you put on one of your boring cotton panties.“ 

Eve rolled her eyes. 

„I’m not planning to sleep with him, Matty!“

„Why the hell not???“

Eve suddenly turned sad, not knowing what to say. 

„Oh darling… is this because of Josh?“

She nodded. 

„Okay, I got it. No sex for JT tonight. Show me the dresses then.“ 

„I know I’m acting like a disloyal asshole. But I need to tell you, that she’s falling for you badly. So don’t you dare screwing this up, Timberlake!“ [Matty]

Justin was in his bathroom doing his hair, when the message appeared in his display. He smirked. 

„So? I’m having your blessing?“ [JT]

„Yes, because all I want is her being happy again. And you’re the only one who can manage that.“ [Matty]

„I promise not screwing things up.“ [JT]

„Good. And keep your dick under control. Tonight is not the night…“ [Matty]

Justin was wearing and off-white button down shirt and a grey suit with white sneakers. When he was ready he went downstairs and waited for Eve in the kitchen. To distract himself from his excitement, he sat down at a stool with his cell in his hand. 

Short time later, he heard Eve coming downstairs. He stood up and went into the hallway. As his eyes met her, his mouth got immediately open.

Eve was wearing a black pencil skirt and a white crop top. Her hair was waved and put together into a lose updo. She decided to wear her nerdy glasses tonight and put on expressive make up with devil red lips. 

As she arrived downstairs, she smiled at Justin, who was still processing hard. Then she put on her black ankle strap heels. When she was ready, she came another step closer, standing in front of him now. 

„You look very handsome, Mr. Timberlake.“ She flirted, knowing very well, that her look just made him speechless.

Usually he was seeing her at home without any make-up and messy hair, wearing comfy sweatpants and random shirts. But tonight she wanted to look good for him and felt incredibly sexy in her outfit. Her self confidence was making his head spin.

Slowly Justin raised his right hand and touched her chin carefully. 

„You’re taking my breath away.“ He almost whispered, looking deep into her eyes. 

She felt countless butterflies in her belly and got lost in his gaze for few seconds. 

„This was my plan.“ She replied, with a naughty smile. 

He smiled back, liking her sass. 

„Are you ready to go?“

She nodded.

Then he took her hand, went with her to the front door and stepped outside. 

„Did you organize a driver?“ Eve asked surprised, seeing a black Mercedes S class parking in front of the house. 

„And some security.“ He replied. 

„Is this really necessary?“ She asked, being a little concerned now. 

„Going out on Saturday night in L.A. is something different than having lunch with you in a diner. And even then the paparazzo found us…“ 

Eve understood the struggle and gave him a calm smile. He went with her to the car and opened the backseat door for her. When they were sitting inside, he grabbed her hand again, raised it and kissed her fingers gently. 

„You’re so beautiful, Eve.“ He said. 

She flushed a little, still dealing with her butterflies. 

A bodyguard was sitting next to the driver. They wished the couple a good evening, but didn’t disturb them during the whole drive. Eve didn’t know where they were going and decided asking was senseless, as Justin wouldn’t tell anyway.

When they finally reached their destination, Eve was truly impressed. 

„Really? Wolfgang Puck’s Cut…?“

„Have you been here before?“ He asked. 

„No. Josh wanted to go once, but even with Eric’s help it was unreal how long they wanted us to wait for a table. How did you manage that, Justin?“ 

He smiled self satisfied. 

„Podwall knows people. But I am who I am.“ 

Eve looked at him and raised her eyebrows. 

„Bragger.“ 

Justin chuckled.