Yes, Elliot is sweet, pure and a cinnamon roll in all ways. What is more, it's clear that Renee prefers him that way. I'm more and more sure that Jeph is going to write the two of them at least trying dating and a relationship, just to confirm to themselves that it won't work and, when things like that happen, sometimes there are strange outcomes. Especially with Jeph's character writing. I mean, come on, Taira is something that was meant to be an awkward joke when Dora was still with Marten and look where we are now!
No matter how that works out, Renee really needs to get out of the casual scene. It's clearly not doing anything positive for her at all!