It's no secret the world is turning towards apps and online dating to find love. After all, how else are you supposed to meet someone in the middle of a pandemic? In a last ditch effort for Mike, and a reluctant first attempt for Katie, fate would have it that they both made a profile on Hinge and connected. After a week or two of messaging back and forth (and a loving nudge from Mike's mom, Julie), Mike asked Katie out on a date. They played a round of mini golf, Mike clearly taking advantage of Katie's subpar (pun intended) hand-eye coordination, and enjoyed some ice cream and great conversation. Upon their departure, Mike and Katie paused in anticipation of whether or not a first kiss would be appropriate. In response to Katie's awkward "I don't know how to navigate any of this", Mike pulled Katie in for a kiss ... ... and the rest is history. They have been inseparable ever since, enjoying countless additional ice cream dates, deep conversations, and Mike continuing to beat Katie at most games, especially chess.