They fell a little quiet and Rose knew that it was getting a little late. Best for them to part ways on a good note. They rose together and after some debate, decided to split the bill.
They walked to the entrance of the store together and then, after a goodbye, went their separate ways. As Rose walked to the tube station, she wasn't really sure how she felt about the whole thing. What she did know was that she didn't feel any worse for having seen him. In fact, the closer to home, the more she felt glad she'd met him. It meant she was healing. Little by little. And that was a good thing.