Last two - Short break and topless maitre d', perhaps, came back (8) I have L???E?I? It is a name - LUCRETIA?
The third letter of this is the fifth letter in the crossing clue - Give in partly to the pain and rest in France (7) I have R?L???E. Is it RELAPSE?
All help appreciated and a big thank you to ALL who have helped me in 2015. I won't mention names, but a few stand out. Happy Christmas and all you would wish yourselves for 2016.