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Picture this: It was a match made in Mutual heaven. After nearly knocking on the wrong door and being stunned by her beauty, Gavin picked Thalia up and off they went on their grand adventure. Their steeds? Skateboards. Yep, like two cool cats gliding through the streets, except when one of them (let's not name names) nearly ate pavement. But then, fueled by the siren call of Holy Taco, they transformed into culinary explorers, bravely delving into the depths of taco goodness. Little did they know that their culinary conquest would leave an aromatic legacy in Gavin's poor car for weeks to come. Undeterred by the fragrant aftermath, they sallied forth to conquer the fro-yo frontier. With cups brimming with sweet swirls of frozen delight, they discussed the deep questions of life, like whether sprinkles are a necessary topping or not (Thalia helped Gavin realize that they totally are). And just when they thought the night couldn't get any better, they settled in to watch "The Giver," a movie that gave them all the feels and made them ponder the mysteries of existence. And thus, amidst tacos, fro-yo, and cinematic enlightenment, their love story began, one taco-scented step at a time.

Amidst the snowy scene of Whistler's peaks, a plan was in the works. Thalia thought Gavin couldn't make it to her family's ski trip, but little did she know, he was already en route, thanks to some sneaky plotting with her parents, Tasha and Brian. After dropping her off at the airport with bittersweet goodbyes, Gavin hopped on a plane himself, venturing into unknown territory for the first time. With a rental car and a shaky sense of direction, he started on the snowy roads, driven by determination and a little help from Wendy's free Wi-Fi. Finally, after a scenic drive and nervous anticipation, Gavin stood in a picturesque spot, ready to surprise Thalia. And surprise her, he did. Her eyes widened in disbelief as she realized he was suddenly in the same country she had just arrived in. Gavin dropped to one knee, and amidst happy tears and hearts full of emotion, Thalia met him with an undoubted "Yes!" With a love story now reaching new heights, they enjoyed an unforgettable week against Whistler's beautiful backdrop.