Possible Clues:

• *Murmur lovingly
• Pet needing a vet ringed? I say!
• Whisper sweet nothings
• Get lovey-dovey
• Get romantic
• Fagin's associates love to be lovey-dovey
• Be all lovey-dovey
• Kiss and talk intimately together
• William's partnership? Love to show affection thus
• Spoon mixes in all cod amid awful smell