How do you meet the love of your life in a pandemic? On an app of course! Hugo and Abby had their first date (socially distanced!) in June of 2020. Abby offered to buy a celebratory cup of coffee after Hugo became a citizen, but like the true gentleman that he is, Hugo refused to let her pay! Abby and Hugo fell in love pandemic style- taking advantage of the many parks, patios, and rooftop bars that St Louis has to offer!

In November 2021 Hugo took Abby for what she thought was a regular walk to Malcolm Memorial Park. Little did she know it would become such an important spot, more than just a pretty view of the St Louis Skyline. Hugo pulled out his phone and showed Abby a video of one of the bike routes he did and while she was watching he got down on one knee! Realizing his route spelled out “Marry Me”, throughout the streets of St. Louis, she of course said yes! To include others in the special moment, the park has a live-cam that Hugo made sure the family knew about so they got to see everything!