Michael and Micaela had been friends for a few years before they began dating. Michael was the General Manager at Buffalo Wild Wings where Micaela worked waitressing on a part time basis. One night in September of 2021, while Micaela was out with her friend, she made a stop at BWW while Michael was working. After her friend left, she asked Michael if he could drive her home and he agreed. Once at the driveway, they talked for a couple of hours and shared their first unplanned kiss that sparked differently than any other. From there they knew something was different but continued a friendship nonetheless. Come February 2022, when they both confessed going on dates with others, that bothered each of them and it was something they couldn't ignore. After a few talks about risking their friendship, they began dating in March of 2022. It was the greatest risk they have both taken.