"First Date Jitters" by Beccabo

Recommendation: Beccabo's "First Date Jitters"


Today's recommendation is Beccabo's one-part fic, "First Date Jitters." According to Becca, the inspiration for the fic came from a reader's comment -- she said she really liked so-called "zip-me-up" fics. In response, Becca wrote this lovely little piece, and it has since become a favorite short story of the readers who post on the Scrubs Message Board.

The premise of the story is simple. Patrick has asked Robin to go with him to the Excelsior, which Robin reports is "the most expensive and romantic restaurant in Port Charles." She's leaving straight from the hospital for their date, so after a conversation with Elizabeth about her plans for the evening, she heads to the locker room to change her clothes. Patrick and Robin don't interact until the end of the story, when the inspiration comment comes into play, but Becca uses Robin's thoughts about their relationship and Elizabeth's comments during their conversation to reveal the emotional connection between the characters.

A great quick read, and a great "dip your toe" introduction for those who may be new to Scrubs fic, "First Date Jitters" can be found on the Scrubs Message Board here. Beccabo is a prolific fan fiction writers whose other works will undoubtedly be featured on this blog in the upcoming weeks, so feel free to sift through her other fics on the site as well. Thank you, Beccabo, for sharing this gem of a story with the community!

Happy Reading!
DD