The year was 2022. Covid was on its way out, and both Jake and Colleen were searching for more fun activities outside of work. “How fun would it be to join a kickball team?” they thought. Little did they know they would meet their partner in crime while losing hilariously at a game meant for kids. As the team captain, Jake took it upon himself to send out weekly emails filled with terrible dad jokes and questionable kickball tutorials. Colleen never bothered to read them—she had better things to do! By the time the second game rolled around, Colleen brought her speaker to pump up the atmosphere. As “Use Me” by Bill Withers played, Jake finally gathered the courage to ask, “You know Bill?” As each game passed, Jake slowly but surely grew on Colleen. He knew how to make her laugh and went out of his way to ensure everyone felt included on the team. After the season ended, they decided to continue to get to know each other as friends. As time went by, Jake realized he liked having someone around who not only knew the right music to play but also had the most annoyingly cute dog imaginable. So, he asked her out on their first date: drinks at Vesuvio followed by book shopping at City Lights. Ever since that night, Colleen knew Jake was her person. He could make her laugh, understood when she needed space, and most importantly, he felt like home. Together, Colleen and Jake have built a wonderful life filled with laughter, kindness, and support—and they can’t wait to share their love with you!