Using films as reference is what leads to increased inaccuracies with the real history.
Imply you might have some romantic interest, and media will be all over it.
"Is it really such a nice thing?"
Real question. So many things are romanticised without thinking about how it would be in the real world.
"I'm basically a melon farmer now."
I wouldn't call him a farmer unless he grows stuff for profit.
Inviting her. That almost reads like progress.