It was the summer of 2020, the world was on lockdown. Katie and Matt found themselves working side by side on the frontlines in a COVID unit and began to grow more fond of each other as the weeks passed. After discovering they had the same days off of work for the following week Matt decided to take the next step. Wearing an N95 mask, full blue gown, and face shield Matt asked Katie on a date. To his delight, she said yes. They had their first date July 6, 2020 at one of the only outdoor restaurants providing service in West Hollywood. On that fateful night Matt saw fireworks and after an unforgettable first date, Matt and Katie have been a pair ever since.