Though Christina and Todd had met through work years prior, they never so much as had one another’s phone numbers. When the first nice day of 2018 rolled around Christina and her friend Kelly decided to celebrate with an afternoon glass of wine at the best place to be in nice weather - Tavern on Rush. As they were seated Christina couldn’t help but feel like she knew the man at the table next to them (the better table, according to Todd). Shortly after, Todd got up to use the restroom and Christina said “Hi, I don’t know if you remember me but my name is Christina…” to which he immediately replied “I know exactly who you are”. Todd introduced his friend AJ and explained that he had picked him up from the doctor and they decided it was nice weather to eat outside. After all chatting for a bit the men headed out. Not before Todd made sure to get Christina’s cell phone number. Breaking all the rules, they texted nonstop from that moment until their first date the following Thursday. Both admitted they wished Thursday would come sooner. Not even a root canal kept Christina from that first date. From the moment the date started they covered all things they tell you not to: religion, politics, beliefs, values, wanting to get married, etc. Everything aligned, and combined with an inexplicable connection/attraction, both headed home knowing this was it. They’re so excited to officially make it forever, four years after they started on that journey!