Please push him down.
I don't think I'll ever be able to internalize to fully understand what hearing/saying someone's name invokes. I just know that it's a thing, accept it, and move on.Excellent.
He came to the date dressed appropriately and actually with the correct mindset that it's a date. Even better, he called her by her (family) name and not just "chief" which is a clear sign he wants to become closer with her. Just imagine her expression once they go on first-name basis...
Lady, you'll be fine. Doing great, sweetie.
And even if she weren't, as a last resort there's always ol' reliable... alcohol for that confidence boost.
Oh god, he's gotten enough love interest power to grow eyes!