Dani and Charley first met in Chicago, introduced by a mutual friend at a Halloween party. She came dressed as Velma, and he showed up—somewhat questionably—as a “golfer.” That night sparked the beginning of a friendship, and soon Charley became a regular part of the group, showing up to hangouts and get-togethers. Over time, they grew closer. At Friendsgiving, Dani started to feel a little spark—something more than just friendship. Not long after, Charley invited her to a New Year’s Eve party, and as the clock struck midnight, they shared their first kiss. From that moment on, they were inseparable, and their relationship officially began. Then came March 2020. As the world shut down, Charley traveled to California for his brother’s wedding—and got stuck there due to the pandemic. Months passed before he was able to return to Chicago in June. It was then that he made a big decision: to move back to Hermosa Beach—and he asked Dani to move with him. In November 2020, Dani took the leap and joined him in California. The rest, as they say, is history.