My opinion....it was a date. Even with the kids there. He wanted to see you.
Did I read right, you were touching throughout the evening? I would say that is a good sign too.
During the movie R & I would occasionally whisper an observation/comment to each other. A few of these times he brushed my hand when he said something and I about fell out of my chair...harmless or not it has been awhile...pitiful huh?
Hope you get the car situation under control! I know nothing, my dad works at a dealership so he has always been my go-to guy. Once in college before driving home I tried to check the oil in my beater car and couldn't see any on the stick. Thought I did something wrong and drove home....with almost NO oil in the car!!! After that it was a science...every 254 miles I had to add a quart of oil...
After that it was a science...every 254 miles I had to add a quart of oil... 
