What’s the secret to a match made in heaven? A global pandemic, McConnell's ice cream, and the world of online dating. It was the summer of 2020 and times were dark. COVID-19 was surging and it was only a matter of time before the world shut down again. Dan was working from home, Hilary was navigating a restaurant reopening. Sick and tired of feeling sick and tired, they found their quarantined hearts giving online dating one final shot. And there he was; bald and bearded and building something out of wood. And there she was; blonde and bubbly and playing the piano. There was an instant connection. #Courtships were trending (ahem, social distancing) and the two had to rely on the art of FaceTime until they were sure the risk of crossing the 405 was worth it. After weeks of talking for hours, they finally met; Dan arriving with a bouquet of McConnell’s ice cream (nothing but the best). They were both awkward and shy, laughing nervously through small talk that grew into real laughter and conversation unlike either had ever experienced. They found they could relax and be real with each other, and finally breathe. That night was the beginning of the rest of their lives.