Cody and Katie met at Georgetown medical school's orientation in August 2017, exchanging phone numbers so that Cody could "send the orientation schedule." Three days later, Cody bought Katie's beer during another orientation event at El Centro, resulting in an awkward exchange that left them both wondering whether their fast friendship was at risk of turning into something more. They became inseparable at daily friend hangouts, lectures, and the library. After a few weeks, they professed their true feelings and went stargazing in their neighborhood park, their "unofficial" first date. The next day, they went on a picnic at the Georgetown Waterfront, their "official" first date. This is where Cody would surprise Katie (she thought he was in Chicago!) and propose six years later.