Leanne and Karen met online through Bumble, though “met” might be a generous word at first. Karen took days to respond to messages, quickly earning the nickname “Boring Karen,” or “BK” for short. Online chatting wasn’t really her thing, so they finally decided to meet in person at The Food Market. The signs were there from the start. Janet Jackson was playing when they arrived, they both ordered Old Fashioneds without hesitation, and neither could stop smiling (or sweating) the entire time. Leanne laid it all out early - her character flaws included a firm stance against seafood and mushrooms, but Karen didn’t run. Within a few weeks, they were referring to each other as their “special lady friend,” though it was clear to everyone that it was more than that. In May 2024, they took a trip to Hawaii. Leanne planned a surprise date for Karen (including seafood, no less). At Makua Beach, with beautiful scenery behind them and a photographer secretly standing by, Leanne got down on one knee and asked Karen to marry her. Today, they share their life with their Ohana/pack: their sweet girl Evie, Elijah (always in their hearts), and Winnie, Hagrid, and Betty Boop.