Across
- 4. PIE** – Sam's trademark headwear during his vintage years (4,3)
- 5. – Karin's favourite colour (6)
- 8. – Rihanna hit that soundtracked a first meeting (8)
- 10. – East Sussex town where Lottie's story began (8)
- 12. – Month Dora arrived and changed everything (7)
- 15. GOLF** – First date involving clubs but no caddies (5,4)
- 16. – Number of years Sam and Lottie have been together (8)
- 17. – Family dog with a human name (5)
Down
- 1. – Affectionate nickname of Sam's first van (5)
- 2. – Street once called home (6)
- 3. UNITED** – Football club supported by Finnley (10,6)
- 6. – Lottie's colourful alter ego, now retired (5)
- 7. – Feline member of the household (4)
- 9. NIGHT** – Hastings celebration taking place when they first met (7,5)
- 11. – Unusual attire at a decidedly non-fancy-dress event (5)
- 13. – Bar where a love story began (5)
- 14. BLUE** – Pub where Sam first met Lottie's family (5,4)
- 15. CITY** – Shop that stood before Shah (4,4)