We were both out with our respective friend groups, hopping between house parties and bars in Chicago for the best day of the year. Our friends had a common connection and we ended up at the same apartment at the end of the day. It was supposed to only be a quick stop for both of us. But in that short amount of time, Pat got Alex's number before leaving. A few weeks later, we went to Angelo's Wine Bar for our first date. Alex moved into her apartment in Chicago a month after that and we saw each other all the time. We moved in together a year later, adopted a dog, built a life, and are excited for a lifetime of more memories!