It really was, wasn't it? He was just grinning to himself the entire time. He really adored her from that time on. I mean, who wouldn't? She's completely the opposite of everything that he stands for. She's an eccentric, oddball, loudmouth, brilliant person who speaks her mind and sticks to her morals. Calling her vibrant would be an understatement. Poor Peter. He waited, and Tom got there before him.