Every great love story needs a little magic, and sometimes a very determined dad. When Kate’s dad, Ned, first met Jonathan, he knew almost immediately that something special was in the air. Call it fatherly intuition or just good judgment, but from day one, Ned was convinced Jonathan was a match made in heaven for someone very important. With some very enthusiastic encouragement from Ned’s wife he finally connected the dots and told Jonathan about their daughter, Kate. At that point, a true matchmaker had done his job. Jonathan took the hint and the assignment seriously. When it came time for their first date, he made a reservation at Kate’s favorite restaurant, completely by chance and without knowing it was her favorite. Two wins in a row: Dad’s approval and a sign that felt too perfect to ignore. From the moment they sat down, Kate and Jonathan talked the night away, completely losing track of time and barely stopping to breathe. The conversation flowed effortlessly, the laughs came easily, and by the end of the evening, it was clear that something very special had begun. What started with a father’s hunch and a perfectly timed introduction turned into a love story neither of them could have imagined but both instantly recognized. And the rest, as they say, is history.