Robin's text helped steady and focus him.  'Yes first dates are good.'  He repeated her advice to himself.  He had the book already, but he was so nervous he might easily have forgotten it until after their date.  Xavier was dressed for the 'first date' mind set that Abigail had requested.  The look on his face as she came down the stairs in her dress and heels definitely had that seeing her for the very first time  vibe.  "You look beautiful Abigail."  If her desire was to divert him from thoughts of sex, it might not have been the best look for her, but she certainly had his attention.<br/><br/>Xavier's suspicions about Robin and Abi had their ups and downs, but understanding the true nature of his gift and Abi's statement that Robin had texted her during their drive to Wichita had them peaked.  Had Robin been another man, someone Xavier might more readily identify as a competitor, someone even close to their own age, he would be blind with rage.  But he wasn't angry, at least not about that.  He in part underestimated just how effective a competitor Robin was for his wife's affection. but he also couldn't shake the images he had of the two of them together.  Those images didn't incite anger but arousal.  Abi did seem to enjoy the gift, but it was a somewhat tangible reminder of Robin in the middle of their first date, at least for him.<br/><br/>"I did page through it.  I suppose I can relate a bit to the confusion of the translator, I've felt pretty befuddled myself lately."  He said, trying to keep his sense of humor on display.  "Why don't you set it on the table and you can tell me more while we eat?"  It would be a symbolic presence for Robin and despite his suspicions, it would be a reminder to him of their advice and the potential stakes of this meal.  He presented a bottle of wine, one they had been keeping for a special occasion.  "I thought we might have this, I can't think of a more special occasion than a first date with you."  He said with as much sincerity as he could muster.  Xavier had been in life and death situations on many occasions, but he had rarely been as nervous as he was tonight.