New to Chicago, Leah created a Hinge (dating app) profile to meet young adults in the area. Not even one full month into her stay did she swipe on a photo of a blonde boy climbing on a rock in California. Ben quickly introduced himself, intrigued by Leah's prompt: During COVID I ___ "kept a list of all the shows and movies I watched." The two exchanged their favorite movie and TV show genres, and became instantly interested in meeting as soon as possible. It was a rainy Wednesday at the end of March when the future lovers met at Corridor Brewery. Sharing a Margherita pizza, Ben and Leah exchanged nervous laughter before heading back to Ben's apartment where movie night (Midnight in Paris) began, the two cuddled under a blanket, and it was not before long Ben reached out asking, "Can I kiss you?" In the morning, Leah walked back to her apartment and that afternoon, and again that evening, the couple FaceTimed for more than 3 hours each call, swiftly signifying they'd never be apart again.