The year was 2020, and COVID-19 was sweeping the globe. Amid the pandemic chaos, Eric had just moved back to Dallas from China, where his plans had been cut short by the virus. He spent that summer mostly outside, enjoying the fresh air on the lawn at Union Coffee and swiping through Tinder. Cory was also spending the summer at Union and swiping on Tinder. But tbh he didn't have time for endless swiping (he's BUSY!) so he upgraded to Tinder Gold, hoping to cut to the chase. That’s when he spotted Eric—the most handsome man he’d seen, and someone who had already swiped right on him. After a few days of messaging, they decided to meet in person. They set up a picnic at White Rock Lake, with Eric bringing a pitcher of mimosas (his last $30 well spent!) and Cory bringing chocolate hummus (which, in their honest review, was not a hit). With a blanket and hammocks, they laughed, chatted, and enjoyed each other’s company for hours. The next day, they met up again—and then again. Before long, their connection was undeniable. Two months later, while carving pumpkins with friends in Cory's apartment courtyard, Eric cracked one of his signature puns. Cory laughed, then sighed, "I love you," without realizing he’d said it out loud. When their eyes met and the reality of what he’d said hit, Cory panicked and dashed inside. Eric followed, reassuring him that he felt the same. Since then, they’ve built a life together, surrounded by friends, adopting a cat named Katya, sharing a home with a roommate (shoutout to Scott!), finding new jobs, traveling the world, getting engaged on a mountaintop in Alaska, and buying a home in Oak Cliff. Now, they’re excited to share this next chapter with their chosen family, celebrating their love and commitment in a way they’ve dreamed of for years - gay marriage! This wedding marks the beginning of yet another adventure, and they couldn’t be more thrilled.