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July 11, 2020
1633 11th PL NE Washington, DC 20002

Evan & Jesse

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Jesse Oakley

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Evan Dorner

July 11, 2020

1633 11th PL NE Washington, DC 20002

How We Met

Evan and Jesse met on January 24, 2015 at Nellie's Sports Bar. After making eyes at one another across the bar, Evan walked over and introduced himself. The two stumbled though conversation for an hour before Jesse prepared to leave and meet up with friends at another bar. At that moment, Evan asked for Jesse's phone number. Up to this point, Evan felt very optimistic about where things were going between the two of them. Jesse responded by giving Evan his business card. That exchange killed Evan’s optimism. About an hour later, Jesse returned to Nellie's and found Evan still there. He walked up to Evan and demanded "why haven't you called me yet?!" A week later, the two went on their first date at Zeba Bar in Columbia Heights. Zeba is known for its intimate setting (basement) and quaint food (previously frozen). The two bonded over their similar humor, taste in music, and love of a good buffalo wing deal. Evan and Jesse continued to see each other over the next few months. Their relationship grew as Evan would call Jesse on his walk into work and Jesse would invite Evan out for wings. They officially started dating in May of 2015.

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