Back in October, it was reported by Page Six that Gerard Butler and Jessica Simpson went on a date in New York. I kind of believed the report, although I didn’t really think it was anything serious. Because it never seems to be serious with Gerard, and although I like Jessica and think she’s a very pretty girl, I know she’s not going to be the one to “change” Gerard. That report also included the small detail that they were not alone for their “date”.

Well, Jessica finally got her call-back, and ended up on a second “date” with Gerard Saturday night. This date also included other people, and from the looks of it, they aren’t serious enough to walk out of the restaurant together, because the photographs came out separately. My guess for the other people at the date? Ken Paves, of course. God knows, he’s probably the one with a crush on Gerard.

Fame Pictures makes several notes, first of which is: “Gerard Butler joined Jessica Simpson and some friends at Boa Steakhouse in Santa Monica, CA for a late night bite to eat on January 23, 2010. Gerard has been linked to many of Hollywood’s lovely ladies in recent history. Could Jessica be his latest hook up?” The second note was that Jessica left the steakhouse “arm in arm with a pal”.

Now, judging solely from the photos post-dinner, I’m going to make three points: first, Gerard is trying to hit that. Jessica’s not usually his type, but he must be a boob man, and he has no shame. Second point: Jessica looks totally drunk as she’s leaving, so my guess is that she begged Paves to hang out and be the designated driver so she wouldn’t end up on her back at the Casa de Butler. Third point: this might be one of the worst outfits Jessica has ever worn. So she’s definitely trying to discourage whatever advances Gerard is making. She needs to burn those pants in a soul-cleansing fire.

Gerard and Jessica leaving Boa separately on January 23, 2010. Credit: WIC/Fame Pictures.