"The only time I've been here I had a delicious honey-glazed salmon," Cathal said as he joined her and the moved forward to hold the door for her. "Going to try something new tonight!"
Like going on a date with Marco's daughter: that was new.
The hostess (Mary, late thirties, drove a 2004 Buick LeSabre) greeted him cheerfully and led them both to their table for the night.
When the waiter asked if they'd like a drink to start them off, Cathal just asked for water. "I'm driving," he told Marcie, "but please have whatever you'd like."