On a cold February night in 2016, Charlotte and Clay both attended a house party. For Clay, this was a party with his buddies. For Charlotte, more of a spontaneous effort to hang out with a new, different crowd. They arrived, and after a while each of them split off from their friends and lingered towards the fire. After exchanging glances and a few words across the pit, Clay walked around and sat next to Charlotte. The two talked for a few hours, with Clay breaking off once or twice to play a round of stump. It got pretty late when Clay mentioned he could go for some food. Charlotte pulled out her purse, and presented a cold McDonalds cheeseburger and fries that she had bought several hours earlier in case she got hungry. "Want a bite?", Char says. Clay thought this was sweet and a bit silly. He accepted with a laugh. "Can I have your number?".