That makes my head pop up, and I ask surprised, "What the hell do you mean duh and that's nothing new?" I think you are making this way more complicated than it needs to be. I know it's different because she's a woman, but I don't believe that it's leaps and bounds different than with a guy," Tracy says. I turn to her and softly say, "I wanted tonight to be special. It's your birthday. You deserve to have a wonderful time this evening."

I can't believe she said it. She spelled it out for me. God, I don't think I've ever felt this relieved in my entire life. I walk over to where she's at and whisper, "Look at me, Gail." Just as I'm about to tell Tracy to leave me the hell alone, I hear her voice. I turn to the small karaoke stage, and she's there. She's looking me straight in the eye, and her eyes seem to be pleading with me. "This song is dedicated to the gorgeous brunette at the bar. I'm sorry for not telling you, and I hope you can forgive me. The song is "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic"by Sleeping at Last. I'll be here," Chloe says as I get out of the patrol car. As soon as I shut the door, she's off. She is going to find her Prince Charming. They're having lunch at the precinct. Well, this is new. I mean Gail held my hand to the entire car ride over here. She opened every door and took my coat. Then grabbed my hand as we were waiting to be seated. With anybody else, I'd be confident that she likes me the same way I like her. But with Gail, I can't help but be cautious. She's so sweet, and she's making it hard for me to keep my hands to myself. Love you @hollywilloughby." Holly turns 42 today and is out of the ITV This Morning studio as Alison Hammond presents alongside Dermot O'Leary instead.

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Holly then spotted Juliet Sear's cake and gushed: "That has got so much butter icing on it - which is what I love!" The mum of three then added: "I'm getting to that age now where I'm actually forgetting how old I am - 42 tomorrow." Damn it, Price. I know how to do my makeup. You're going to make me look like Dolly Parton," I say frustrated and nervous as I grab the make-up from Price. I don't think I've ever been this nervous in my life. I look down, and as I try to stop my tears from running down my face, I whisper, "She knows I overheard her conversation with Rachel." I can see her wheels spinning. She keeps looking at my food, and now she's scowling. I put my hand over hers and say, "Come on, Hol. We need to eat. My lunch hour is almost over. It'll be okay. Even if it isn't, you have one of my epi pens in your desk, at your house, in your car. Don't you think you are overreacting a little?" When the waiter brings the bill, he puts it on Gail's side. I immediately reach for it, but she grabs my hand and says, "My treat."

The entire precinct better not know what the hell is going on," I seriously say while batting Chloe's hand away. Phillip Schofield giggled: "Oh my goodness is it your birthday?" He then added: "Thank goodness we saved a minute and a quarter [left on the show] for something up our sleeve". Balloons then descended from the ceiling and the This Morning team walked out with glasses of champagne. Damn you're bossy. Fine. It was a conversation between Holly and her friend Rachel. The gist is that Holly likes me as more than a friend and that she wants to spend her birthday with me. That just spending the day with me would make her day special. Damn it; I didn't even know it was her birthday. She seems to have such high expectations. I don't want to disappoint her, Trace. She's very special. What am I going to do?" I explain.

Nothing, you perv. I mean Holly asked again and I said yes, and then I left. But well...umm...see...." I begin to stutter. As I take the room, she stands against the door and softly says, "I'm sorry Holly. I never meant to hurt you." The lopsided grin I live for appears. I walk Holly to the car, have her go in first, and then we are off. I think tonight might be the beginning. I care about her, Rachel. She means the world to me. But I refuse to do anything that would make her uncomfortable. I don't want to pressure her into anything. If anything happens between us, it's because she takes the first step. I need her in my life in whatever capacity she wants."

Yes, I didn't want to ruin it. I didn't know how to tell you that I felt the same about you. I should have listened to Tracy and gone with her Plan A." Thank you for all your kind wishes… what a beautiful day … the best birthday gift of glorious blue skies and sunshine… with a healthy side/slab of cake… hugest love H," she added. Gail blushes more and says, "Something about pinning to something and kissing the daylights out of you with barely a hello." Holly Willoughby couldn't have looked happier as she gave fans a glimpse inside her lavish home display organised for her birthday. The This Morning host is marking turning 42 on Friday (February 10) after spending her last day on the ITV daytime show until later this month on Thursday. Relax Gail. Operation Lunchbox is well underway," Tracy grins. From the look in her eyes, she likes what she sees.

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Gail grins and pulls me to another side door I've never seen before. Right outside is the town car. I look at Gail and say, "You planned everything, didn't you?" I roll my eyes, take a deep breath, and say, "There was a moment there that I felt like something was pulling us together, but before anything could happen my stupid alarm went off and it broke the spell."

Tracy, if you share anything I'm about to say with absolutely anybody, I swear to God I'll never speak to you again." One thousand dollars and how long it'll take for either of you to finally make a move," Tracy shrugs.I slowly lean in, giving her the opportunity to stop me at any time. But she doesn't. She meets me halfway. I tentatively press my lips to hers, and it feels so good. She wraps her arms around my middle and pulls me into her making me softly moan. I cup her cheeks in both my hands as I deepen the kiss. I hear a small moan leave her lips as she opens her mouth for me to explore. You look pretty amazing yourself. That a new dress?" Holly says as I feel her eyes skating from the top of my head to my feet. Lingering at special spots. Damn, it's getting hot. How am I going to get through the night while not making an ass of myself or jumping her? I sit down, avoid her gaze and, as my leg nervously bounces up and down, I mumble, "Umm, well...see...umm...I...I...I think...umm...I'm falling for Holly." I sigh and decide to take a chance. "As the Disney Princess has already reported, I had lunch with Holly. Everything was going fine and then she asked if I wanted to go with her to Vittorio's on Friday. You've heard of it, right?"