It was 2020, in Tasmania - an island off the coast of Australia. COVID-19 had just hit mainland Australia. Juan and Jacqui met the old fashion way, matching on an online dating site. They met for brunch at a small cafe in Hobart. What was meant to be just a quick coffee, extended into a walk in the park, dinner and even... a kiss ('ewwww!' - Valen would say). Jacqui was taken by Juan's accent, his warmth, humour and the prospect of diversifying the island gene pool. Juan was intrigued by Jacqui's authenticity and elegance. When asked to describe their first encounter, the couple used words like "organic, depth, intrigue, and very skinny legs.... ". As the COVID virus slowly spread in Tasmania, the lockdown commenced. Living about an hour away from each other, the couple were separated. The government only allowed travel in a 10 km radius, unless you were visiting your husband/wife, or a defacto partner. Jacqui was desperate to know the charming Argentinian and so, to visit Juan, evaded the police by travelling at night and even memorised Juan's credentials, in case questioned about their relationship status. Juan used all his tricks to woo Jacqui, but the introduction of Valentina was the cherry on the cake. After a year of dating, the three moved in together in rental together in Kingston beach. A little family was formed. The three spent time sharing a love for bushwalking, nature, music and singalongs, and Jacqui pretended to listen when Juan talked about cars. In November 2021, the couple took the plunge and purchased a property in Coningham, a beautiful beach community to the South of Hobart. Juan also talked Jacqui into getting a dog Lili, a bull arab x english mastiff. Although Lili now receives the most affection in the family, the foursome is inseparable. They have tremendous love for each other and feel deeply grateful to be able to spend the rest of their lives together. In 2021 Juan and Valen proposed to Jacqui on mother's day; marking the special role that Jacqui plays in Valen's life. They can't wait to spend their wedding day with their friends and family in Cordoba, Argentina.