Well...yes it does. I don't know the past history, but I presume that mercia means a "love affair".......and if that is the case, then my reply would be to "mind his own" business and let them get on with it themselves.
If it is just "friendship", then I feel the same.....don't encourage or discourage.
squad, did you not read the questions?? I guess I need to spell it out for you then. Obviously, I am for encouraging the two of them having a great day out and perhaps a bit more! If this made them feel happy and young again, why not enourage it???