We first crossed paths at work, passing each other in the hallways at Mass General. We’d exchange quick hellos here and there—until one day he stopped to properly introduce himself. Not long after, he asked me to grab a meal after work. We went in with no expectations, but from that very first date, we felt an instant connection. Conversation flowed, we laughed, and bonded over how much we had in common. Looking back, it’s clear that God was quietly at work—guiding our paths, deepening our bond, and turning a simple meal into the beginning of something really special.