Lofty attending the funeral of Caleb Knight (Richard Winsor), who was killed off in a recent episode. He added that he hopes for another crossover appearance and suggested that Lofty could visit Robyn. Lofty guest stars in the thirty-first series episode, "Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep", broadcast on 17 June 2017. Sexuality Lofty's first storyline in Holby City sees his sexuality explored. Kent spoke with Mead about Lofty's sexuality and the actor explained that he did not want to produce a story about Lofty struggling to come out because it would not reflect a "modern society". He told Victoria Wilson of What's on TV that they wanted to focus on the "matter of fact" aspect to the story and how the audience discover a new side of Lofty. Mead was happy to portray the character as homosexual, but did not want him to be defined by his sexuality. He added that director Jermaine Julian helped him with the storyline. Mead enjoyed the storyline and felt that it eased him back into the role as well as helping to reestablish the character. He also liked exploring Lofty's personal life since it has not previously been explored. While travelling, Lofty enters a relationship with Alice Dujon (Tiana Benjamin) who helps him "find himself and rebuild his confidence". This is explored in the character's second episode when Alice's brother, Lenny Dujon (Micah Balfour), is admitted onto the ward. Lenny reveals to Dom and Sacha that Lofty and Alice were engaged, but he jilted Alice at the altar. Mead explained that Lofty is angry with Lenny for revealing his secret to his new colleagues. In promotional interviews, Mead teased a plot twist in the storyline, and in the episode, it emerges that Lofty and Lenny had a secret relationship. Lofty later confides in Sacha about his sexuality. Mead understood that Lofty wants to keep his sexuality private, which is the reason that he only confides in Sacha. Relationship with Dom Copeland When Lofty joins Holby City, he clashes with cold CT2 doctor Dominic "Dom" Copeland (David Ames) who dislikes Lofty's friendly personality. Mead explained that Dom is a different person to Lofty, so struggles to understand him. Producers did not create a friendship between the characters, but Mead suggested that a friendship was possible. Dom's previous storyline sees him abused by his former partner, Isaac Mayfield (Marc Elliott); when Lofty discovers