race and Lofty panics that Dom is hurt; Dom is fine, but Freddie is injured. When Lofty notices that Dom is upset, he warns him not to become too involved with Freddie. Mead explained that Dom struggles to understand Lofty's change in attitude. Mead confirmed that Lofty would transfer to the Acute Assessment Unit (AAU) after Lofty and Dom's friendship turns "awkward". He added that Lofty could return to Keller ward in the future. Mead and Ames both pointed out that Lofty and Dom had developed an on-off relationship, which Ames thought was because Dom had a volatile relationship with Isaac. He told Tyler (Inside Soap), "Lofty wants to support Dom but it's about Dom trusting someone again". Ames confirmed that the characters would be "heading in the right direction" even if they encountered any problems. He teased that there would be "some lovely interactions" between Lofty and Dom. Ames compared Lofty and Dom's relationship to the relationship between Ross Geller (David Schwimmer) and Rachel Green (Jennifer Aniston) in the American sitcom Friends. He enjoyed portraying the happier scenes between Dom and Lofty after spending 18 months portraying more dramatic stories and named the story's "silliness and lightness" as his personal highlight. The actor enjoyed working with Mead and felt that they were professionally similar. Lofty and Dom's relationship is tested by the arrival of Lofty's grandmother, Sheilagh Chiltern. Wanda Ventham was cast as Sheilagh and is introduced in January 2018. Sheilagh is admitted to the AAU following a fall in the garden; when Lofty becomes upset, Dom supports him. Lofty then starts to question his relationship with Dom. Sheilagh's deteriorating health means that she cannot be released from hospital. Mead explained that Lofty is concerned about his grandmother's safety and wants to make her "comfortable and safe". Lofty considers moving Sheilagh into a care home, but she is adamant that she does not want that. Dom suggests that Lofty and Sheilagh move into his flat with him. Mead told Victoria Wilson of What's on TV that Lofty "freaks out a bit" over Dom's proposal, but understands that it is "a kind gesture". Lofty tells Dom that he is not comfortable with living with Dom and Sheilagh, which makes Dom question whether Lofty has feelings for him. Marriage The characters later become engaged as a way of showing their commitment to each other. Lofty decides to propose to Dom after