Love. Dancing. Open bar.

As is true of so many 21st Century love stories, they both swiped right on OkCupid. After seeing Michael mention on her profile that she's an expert suitcase packer and a caps lock enthusiast, Adam opened with "WHERE WAS THE LAST PLACE YOU TRAVELLED?" He wanted dinner but she said drinks would be a better first date, just in case he turned out to be an axe murderer. One round of craft cocktails at a 70's basement themed bar in Hamilton Heights sealed the deal - and dinner followed shortly after.

Picture this: it's November 2020, and Michael and Adam are living in a 450-square foot studio apartment. It's month nine of working from home together. The apartment has no doors to separate them during meetings. The air conditioning was broken all summer. Last week it was 75 degrees, and it's 35 degrees today. Adam's whiskey collection is supporting them emotionally. Joe Biden was recently elected president. And they have each other. Michael and Adam had shopped for a ring together, and a few weeks later he suspiciously made a reservation at a very nice outdoor sushi bar. Though she was rocking the pandemic-chic look, Michael planned to get a haircut so she could look her best for a proposal over dinner. When she stepped out, Adam decorated the hallway of their apartment with rose petals, and queued up a playlist of all their favorite songs. He was at the other end of the flower-lined hallway when Michael got home, and she instantly blacked out. He told her how much he loved her, got on one knee, and Michael (allegedly) responded with a string of expletives before a very tearful and enthusiastic yes!