One night in early September 2016, a modern Cinderella story took place in Brighton, MA at Tavern in the Square. Familiar faces from Franklin brought Jim and Jess into conversation, and a strong flame was ignited. Just as the clock struck midnight, Jess was one foot into her pumpkin carriage Uber when Jim stopped her, "Wait, when can I see you again?". The two had their first date at The Beehive Jazz Cafe in the South End of Boston and called it "official" in November 2016.