Luisa and Alec's journey began in May 2021 at Draft Gastropub. Alec, a high school senior, started his first shift and was greeted at the host stand by Luisa, who was also a senior in high school and tasked with training him that day. Surrounded by the lively atmosphere of the restaurant, they connected instantly, often passing the time playing hangman and making origami fortune tellers at the host stand. Their chemistry sparked a first date at Perkins just a month later, after Luisa boldly asked Alec out following a hosting shift together. By July 3rd, 2021, Alec officially asked Luisa to be his girlfriend, marking the beginning of their journey as a couple.