Xavier and Leah’s journey began on a cold January night in upstate New York. On this night, both were destined to go to a birthday party for a mutual friend at a small hibachi restaurant. Although seemingly inopportune at the time, thanks to the snow, Xavier’s bus got rerouted causing him to arrive very late. At the door, he apologized for his tardiness, quickly blaming the inhospitable weather. Finding that there were no more seats available next to his friends, Xavier scanned the room. His eyes fell on an enchanting woman with curly green hair and an empty seat to her left. He sat awkwardly unable to think of anything to say. She spoke first- inquiring about the beanie hat on his head with a Yale insignia. And so sparked a conversation that has never truly ended. Thanks to Xavier’s hat that was only on his head thanks to the snow.