In the midst of 2020's uncertainties, we found each other online on November 12th—proof that love blooms even in the most unexpected times. Our shared love for faith, music, creativity, Caribbean culture and service created an instant connection that only grew stronger with each message. Despite Chris arriving fashionably late to our rain-soaked first date at Boardroom (and a less-than-impressive charcuterie board that would later inspire Danielle's own charcuterie business!), we found ourselves embarking on a series of adventures that made the pandemic feel less isolating. We became each other's safe space, testing our limits at Pepper Palace (where Chris discovered Danielle's superhuman spice tolerance), and venturing to Shenandoah's Skyline Drive for sunset views and memorable encounters with locals at a rural bar. Our journey brought us to Berkeley Springs for a short vacation/change of scenery, doubling as a merch photoshoot to increase visibility for Danielle's food channel. Shortly after, Chris made it official with a heartfelt gesture—a deep dish pizza decorated with pepperoni hearts, homemade wings and a "Hot Ones" style pepper challenge. Fast forward to March 30, 2024—Chris orchestrated the perfect proposal by recreating our Berkeley Springs memories. He arranged everything: Danielle's friend's famous key lime pie, the same pizza maker creating their traditional heart-shaped pizza (this time with "Will you be my wife? Check yes or no") and even ensured their dog-son Bentley could be part of the moment. Under the guise of recreating their photoshoot, they traded their previous jerk branzino for jerk lamb chops, serving it alongside mashed potatoes and seared scallops in a rose-filled rustic cabin. As cameras rolled capturing every moment, Danielle's shocked "What the heck? What the heck honey?" turned into a resounding "Yes!" From pandemic matches to perfect matches, our story proves that sometimes the best partnerships start with a late arrival, survive the hottest of sauces and grow stronger with each shared adventure.