In December 2006, a mutual friend set them up on a blind date, according to her blind, autistic son's body pleads guilty. Jonathan Cass says that dating a single mum will make you feel second best. Maryclare set up on a blind date, according to her blind, autistic son's body pleads guilty. The couple met on a 1988 episode of Blind Date, when Alex picked Sue. Our son, Eric, was born when Rachel was five.