Lance and Whitney met at a Starbucks; Lance drank a fruit tea and Whitney a black coffee. They had been corresponding for a period of time through OKCupid, a popular dating app. They discussed their families, jobs, politics and movies. At the end of the night, Whitney sent Lance a text that read, "So what are you doing tomorrow?"

Lance and Whitney sat Indian-style on the floor of their apartment as they opened their Christmas gifts. Whitney had just opened her last gift from Lance, a reflexology foot massager, when he said, "I have one more gift for you." He leaned over and reached his hand under their black leather sofa. In his hand was a small black box. Whitney gasped and remained silent. Lance opened it slowly. "Are you serious?", she accused. Lance looked at herself, his eyes wet with tears. He said nothing. They both nervously laughed as Whitney finally said, "You've gotta ask!" And then he did.