Lucy on Tom
What were you hoping for?
A nice meal in good company.
First impressions?
Giant smile! And what my gran would call a Nice Face.
What did you talk about?
Weirdest things we’ve seen on x-rays, running, siblings, the joys of being a mature student, puppies, farming.
Any awkward moments?
None, other than my repeated pleas not to mention things under “awkward moments” or “table manners”, such as when...
Good table manners?
...I smashed a vase. His were faultless.
Best thing about Tom?
He’s really genuine and kind.
Would you introduce him to your friends?
Absolutely.
Describe Tom in three words
West Country lad.
What do you think he made of you?
I think he liked me.
Did you go on somewhere?
No. Not on a school night.
And... did you kiss?
No. We hugged goodbye.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
I probably wouldn’t have had that last glass of wine...
Marks out of 10?
8.
Would you meet again?
It turns out we work in the same hospital, so I’m sure we will.
Tom on Lucy
What were you hoping for?
A fun evening with minimal awkward silences.
First impressions?
Pretty and confident.
What did you talk about?
Lucy’s a medical student where I work, so it was easy to talk shop. I imagine I talked about running too much but she politely nodded along.
Any awkward moments?
She karate-chopped the vase of flowers off our table.
Good table manners?
We shared our starters and desserts.
Best thing about Lucy?
She’s not grown up yet.
Would you introduce her to your friends?
Absolutely.
Describe Lucy in three words
Clumsy, thoughtful, funny.
What do you think she made of you?
Interesting, fun and a bit of a running nerd.
Did you go on somewhere?
We stayed in the restaurant.
And... did you kiss?
On the cheek.
If you could change one thing about the evening what would it be?
To have stayed out later.
Marks out of 10?
8.
Would you meet again?
I gave her my number.
- Tom and Lucy ate at The Refinery, London NW1.
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