In the midst of a world locked away in their homes, their love story began on the digital shores of a dating app. November 2020 was the start of something magical for Jacqueline and Vincent- a connection that transcended screens and distances. Their first date, a cozy affair within the walls of Jacqueline’s NYC apartment over a bottle of Whispering Angel, was the culmination of months spent FaceTiming, and sharing countless laughs. Vincent, hailing from New Jersey, had returned home from Boston for a fresh start, while Jacqueline navigated the bustling streets of NYC with her friends by her side. It wasn’t long before they discovered a shared passion for dining adventures, and the jersey shore. Vincent took Jacqueline to one of her favorite Thai restaurants on their second date, igniting a spark that would fuel their fiery romance. As COVID casts its shadow over the world, their fledging relationship began to slow down. Jacqueline would continue to send Vincent small messages as a constant reminder of the bond they shared. Vincent held onto the hope that their reunion would be written in the stars, believing that their love should unfold organically, guided by fate’s gentle hand. And so it was that the arrival of Summer 2021 brought with it an extreme twist of fate as Jacqueline and Vincent both spent that summer at the jersey shore. Vincent felt this was his last hope to see if she was truly the one and on the first weekend in June, amidst a torrential rainstorm that swept across the shore, asked her to meet up. Jacqueline found Vincent steadfast at Leggetts Sand Bar, two tequila shots in hand. From that day forward, Jacqueline and Vincent were inseparable, their summer spent basking in the warmth of each other’s presence along the sandy shores of the New Jersey Coastline. Their love story shows the beauty of finding love when you least expect it.