Halloween 2016, Jacob showed up to a get together at Kate's house in scrubs. She thought it was a less than original costume--he had really just gotten off work. She offered him some refreshments, gave him a high five, they didn't speak again that night. Fast forward to Christmas, an ugly sweater party, and Kate's sprained ankle. The next day Jacob messaged her to "check on" her ankle, and 2 weeks later they were headed to Portland to see Christmas lights for their first date. First date in the sense neither one knew it was a first date, but by the end of the night it was clear it was. After a 2 hour drive, 20 minutes of Christmas lights, Salt & Straw, 2 ciders, and a dominant game of pinball , they decided there was a Tupac & Biggie kind of chemistry flowing. Jesus said Jacob was a good gift, Kate was a sweet sign of healing. They decided after a few unforgettable seasons of life, they'd choose each other forever.