She was coming from Florida and he was on his way from California! Residency brought them both to New Jersey, where they matched at Palisades Medical Center. What began as easy conversations between colleagues quickly grew into a genuine friendship. They bonded over their shared love of movies, exploring new restaurants and bars, and a mutual dream of attending the U.S. Open together. Although tickets to the tournament proved to be out of reach, Nico improvised by inviting Raquel out for drinks at a bar in NYC. She surprised him when she revealed that her favorite movie was Parasite. Something shifted at that moment. Their connection deepened, their conversations lingered a little longer, and their friendship quietly blossomed into love. Today, they’re still enjoying movie nights, discovering new places, and cheering on their teams side by side. They are forever grateful that residency in New Jersey turned out to be the beginning of their greatest match yet.