Why Tom Schwartz Is "Worried" About Hurting Katie Maloney with His Katie Flood Romance
See how Below Deck Mediterranean yachtie Katie Flood reacted to Tom Schwartz's concerns about his ex-wife.
Tom Schwartz and Katie Flood are continuing to explore their connection on Winter House Season 3. While they recently took things to new heights by engaging in what Katie described as "a full makeout sesh," the two are also experiencing some setbacks — namely due to the fact that Katie shares a name with Tom's ex-wife and Vanderpump Rules castmate, Katie Maloney.
Tom opened up about his concern with the issue on Winter House Season 3, Episode 5, which aired on November 21. See what he had to say, and get more details on Tom and Katie Flood's romance by scrolling below.
Tom Schwartz and Katie Flood's Makeout
The latest episode of Winter House picked back up right after Tom and Katie Flood kissed. Breaking down what happened, Katie Flood jokingly explained in a confessional interview, "He's probably telling you guys that I kissed him. Let's get this f-cking record straight — he kissed me!"
Tom, for his part, said, "It just happened. One minute you're sitting there laughing, the next minute, tongues are locked. And I liked it!"
That was, until he started to think about his ex-wife.
Tom Schwartz's Concerns About Katie Maloney
Added Tom, "I don't regret the kiss — it was awesome — but at the same time, I guess I'm worried about the optics of it. I don't want to hurt my former Katie anymore."
He further discussed said "optics" with Winter House-mate Kyle Cooke, telling him that pursuing a romance with someone also named Katie is "like a slap in the face to my ex-wife."
Katie Flood, meanwhile, was eager to continue what she and Tom had started. "I really actually like him," the Below Deck Mediterranean yachtie said. "My heart is, like, fluttering."
Katie Flood's Thoughts on Tom Schwartz's Katie Maloney Concerns
After Tom turned down Katie Flood's offer to "snuggle" by explaining that he had "lost [his] mojo completely," she got candid about her frustrations.
"I don't want a f-cking mojo, Tom. Oh my god, why do guys always think it has to be about sex?" she told him, before adding in a confessional, "I couldn't tell you the last time I actually crushed on somebody. Yes, obviously I've dated people, but this situation I almost feel like a little giddy school girl. Like it's kinda cringe to me, but then, if anyone needs fun and flirty right now, it's f-cking Tom. Like, let's get real."
Where Katie Flood and Tom Schwartz Stand After the Name Drama
Things later got worse when it came to light that Katie Flood and Katie Maloney don't just share a first name — both of them also have the middle name "Marie."
"This is the universe f-cking with me," Tom said in a confessional. "It's a good joke."
And while Tom and Katie Flood were briefly on good terms after he gave her a "thoughtful gift," the episode of Winter House ultimately ended with her storming off after Tom once again brought up the issue with her name.
"Why does my name have to ruin the moment every time? I'm leaving," she said prior to walking away from him. "I'm f-cking pissed off right now. Either get the f-ck over it or don't do anything at all. Which one is it?"
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