That isn't exactly the reaction James expected either. He didn't think Davin would jump for joy and throw a parade just because he asked him out, but the bewildered look on his face does give James a reason to pause. However, he shakes his head and smiles back at him.

"Yes, like, my date," he says, nodding. "I know I was a jerk when we met, and I'm glad you were able to look past my supremely bad social skills to give me another chance. Because I would really like to take you out to dinner..."

"Family dinner aside. That's going to be awkward and terrible. But I do really need a date to that too."