Zack and Arlene’s love story began in 2019, when they first started dating, but the arrival of 2020 brought unexpected challenges that eventually led to their separation. Two years passed with no contact, and Zack, now living in Colorado, couldn’t shake the feeling that something was missing. He decided to reach out, determined to make another chance at love with Arlene. Arlene had always known deep down that Zack was the one. There was no question in her heart. As the saying goes, “when you know, you know.” And she knew. In September 2022, they began dating again, this time navigating the distance between them as they reconnected. Though the miles apart made their hearts ache, their bond only deepened, and the thought of being apart grew harder with each passing day. They dreamed of a future together, talking about where they might live, and both realized that California was where they wanted to be—together. So, in May 2024, Zack made the leap and moved to California to start a new life with Arlene. Months later, in November 2024, during a visit to the breathtaking Sutro Baths in San Francisco, Zack knew the time had come. Surrounded by the beauty of the ocean and the mist, he asked Arlene the question that had been on his heart for so long. And with all the love in the world, Arlene said yes—beginning a new chapter of their love story, one that was always meant to be.