Years ago, while Melina was on night call with a co-resident, she was asked what she would be doing on her night off. She explained that she’d be heading out to Long Island for her dad’s annual Halloween party for his residents. Her co-resident smiled and said, “One of my best friends from college, Kyle, is at Lenox Hill — maybe he’ll be there. You two should meet.” Well, in true Kyle fashion, he didn’t make it — he was stuck on call (classic). But that night, they followed each other on Instagram. From there, they spent years quietly watching each other’s lives unfold... relationships, milestones, and snippets through stories. Fast forward to Summer 2023. Out of nowhere, Melina popped up on Kyle's Hinge. He didn’t think it was real. Before making a move, he asked their mutual friend if Melina was single. She said yes. So, with just the right touch of boldness, he sent a message: “At the risk of your father killing me… would you want to grab drinks?” The rest was history. Their first date turned into every excuse to see each other every few days, then every day, until they were virtually inseparable. Yes, it became the talk of hospital - Kyle dating his attending’s daughter - but he never wavered. Nine months later, they moved in together. A year after that, they were engaged. If you know Kyle and Melina, you know they’re the definition of “two peas in a pod” (even if one pea is significantly taller than the other). Their story may have taken years to finally begin, but they wouldn’t have it any other way.