Jo made the first introduction on Hinge, but Nick made the first move and asked her out for a drink at Scofflaw Brewing Company in Atlanta, Georgia. Simple enough, until he casually asked if he could bring a plus one. Then Nick clarified: the plus one loves playing fetch. And so, on a rainy Tuesday evening, Jo found herself meeting not only Nick, but the sweetest three-month-old black lab/shepherd puppy named Bucky. It was a bold move — showing up to a first date with a puppy — but somehow it felt perfectly fitting. Thoughtful. Endearing. A glimpse into the kind of heart Nick has. What grew between Nick & Jo was something quiet, slow, and patient. It was intentional. It was built in long conversations, easy laughter, steady presence, and the comfort of knowing they could simply be themselves. With every conversation, every visit, and every shared moment (Bucky included), they built something strong and certain — a love rooted in kindness and friendship. And that slow, steady beginning became the greatest love story of their lives.