Sam in the Midi

4. one of my childish fears; or, the first recommendation of mine you took to heart
5. a brief stop (but for us, a conversation start)
7. location of our first london 'jem'
9. topic of contention amongst us
11. possible reason for breaking your sleep
13. popular female hygiene brand; 'home' as gaeilge
17. stóirín, as bearla
18. "hello, ___" iconic netflix series tagline
21. anthony ___, of ER fame
22. a bit of groping out east, cutely
23. the majority of my house, the majority of the time...or, the first recommendation of yours i took to heart

1. prince of cool hit meets bruno mars; or, what you ought remember each and every day, as spelled out in the shaded squares
2. top dog, familiarly
3. we often went questing for these
6. bouncy companion of both pooh and papa bears
8. tub; or, possible future home
10. "you listen here, my ___ friend"
12. futile attempt at forced abstinence, for us
14. an eatery particularly hostile to you
15. mutual love discovered while falling in love
16. andy warhol icon (and soph staple)
19. my preferred accompaniment to a jameson
20. a new york times staple, cutely