The moment Holby City fans have been waiting for is just around the corner… Lofty proposing to Dom.
On Tuesday (17 July), BBC viewers saw Lofty ask Dom’s mum Carole for her blessing.
And, although she didn’t exactly respond positively – instead saying that her son is “not one for marriage” – Lofty wasn’t put off.
And that, ED readers, is true love!
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Next week (24 July), Dom is busily preparing a holiday with Lofty, totally unaware that Lofty is planning something, too – and it’s much bigger than a mini-break!
However, Dom’s mum Carole gets caught in the middle and makes Dom doubt his relationship.
Nooooooooooooooooo!
Lofty and Dom are so popular with fans, they have even been given their own joint moniker ‘Dofty’. So Carole won’t be very popular if she comes between her son and his true love!
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In an interview with What’s On TV, Lee Mead – who plays Lofty – explains that his character sees a fabulous future with Dom which is why he wants to marry him.
He says: “Lofty has always worn his heart on his sleeve and he knows 100 per cent that he loves Dom and sees a future with him.
“This whole thing was instigated by a moment recently when his gran, Sheilagh, offered Lofty his granddad’s ring and said: ‘Pass this onto your man.’ Typical Lofty, though, he takes things very literally!”
Lee also reveals that, because Dom and Lofty are hoping to go to Italy, Lofty “tries to recreate Tuscany in the grounds of Holby with lemons, bunting and bicycles!”
Awwww, how romantic!
Despite Carole unintentionally sabotaging the proposal, it eventually happens, but Lee reveals “there’s a shock moment in that Dom has a surprise of his own”.
He adds: “Let’s just say it’s a very modern proposal, very sweet and shows what real love is all about. Lofty’s not thinking ‘let’s get married tomorrow’, he mainly just wants to show his commitment.
“Lofty’s reasons for proposing are less about himself and more about him wanting Dom to feel settled, secure and happy because Dom’s never had that.”
Will there be a happy ending for Dofty? Oh, we do hope so!
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