Gerry and Rose had enjoyed a lovely morning walk along the Thames, they didn't do a lot but took advantage of the chance to enjoy the fine company and conversation as they walked along the London's famous river, hand-in-hand and fooling about like teenager lovers. Rose had been right, Gerry needed some space from Sandra and by the time they caught the speedboat to Greenwich he had forgotten all about one Sandra Pullman.
Gerry had kept his word and had prepared Pasta e Fagioli with Green Pesto for their picnic at Greenwich, while Rose got herself ready; perfecting her makeup, hair and deciding which of her new dresses she should wear.
Rose had never had a date as romantic or spontaneous as this, usually she was given a time and a place to meet her married lover, where they would have quick fumble and if he was feeling romantic he would buy her a larger and lime at an awful low boozer nearby. It had been a long time since a bloke had made Rose this happy.
Both of them didn't want the morning to end but after their delightful picnic, which finished with Gerry feeding Rose strawberries and whipped cream, it was time to head back to the station and face the music.
"I'm coming with you" Rose said as they walked to the tube station.
"I keep telling you there is no need" he said lifting his arm up so the bollard that was sat between them wouldn't separate them as they walked hand-in-hand.
"Gerry, this is my fault and besides I think I owe her an apology" Rose reasoned.
"Rose babe, you didn't do anything" he said pulling her into him as a cyclist came tearing past, almost knocking Rose off her feet.
"Well I can't help but think I antagonised her last night and I don't want things to be difficult for you" she smiled.
"Awh aren't you lovely"
"It has been said" she winked.
"Well you should take pride in knowing that you are the bigger, better and much more attractive person" he said kissing her under the tube shelter entrance.
"You want something" she smirked after kissing him back rather too passionately for the likes of fellow commuters, but neither Rose or Gerry cared.
"Mmm you, got a problem with that" he mumbled.
"Maybe if we don't get massacred by Sandra I will show you what I think of that, later" she laughed saucily.
"Well I better make sure we get out alive then" he said picking her up and carrying her down the steps leading to the underground escalators.
"Oh Gerry! What are you doing? Put me down!" Rose exclaimed, beating him with her handbag.
"Make me" he laughed.
"I'm warning you" she said sternly, threatening him with the heel of her shoe, a much more effective weapon than a handbag, any day.
"You said this morning I should be more spontaneous" he replied chuckling. Rose certainly brought out that side of him very well indeed.