In the bustling heart of 2023, amidst a snowy backdrop in Colorado, Michelle and her adventurous girlfriend decided to escape the frosty embrace of winter for a spontaneous getaway to Las Vegas. Their mission? To indulge in some sun-drenched pickleball fun. However, destiny had its own plans. Arriving at Sunset Park, they were met with an unexpected twist—the courts were closed for a tournament. Not ones to be easily deterred, they ventured to Durango Court, where the scene was alive with the thwack of paddles and bustling open play. It was here that Michelle found herself paired against none other than Michael. As for the winner of that legendary match? Well, according to Michelle, she emerged victorious, yet Michael insists he claimed the win. The truth, it seems, is lost in playful banter. Post-game, as Michelle prepared to bid adieu to Vegas, Michael, struck by her charm, followed her out, intrigued by her pickleball pilgrimage. With a dash of courage and possibly a sprinkle of desperation not to let "the one" get away, he asked for her number, hoping for a future rematch. As Michelle flew back to Colorado, she mused over Michael—an undeniably handsome and kind fellow, though she thought little more of it. That is, until she received a text from Michael, checking in to see if she’d arrived home safely. The conversation flowed with their signature witty repartee. A week later, Michael’s curiosity got the better of him, and he inquired about her next Vegas trip. Michelle, with a cheeky retort, reminded him that planes fly both ways. With a gentleman’s charm, Michael proposed a visit to Denver. Initially, the idea sent Michelle into a flurry of nerves, but with gentle nudging from friends and Michael's sweet proposal of an "old-fashioned" date, she agreed. What started as a planned Sunday meeting blossomed into an unforgettable weekend—a cocktail rendezvous on Friday, pickleball games, a Saturday night outing, and finally, their anticipated Sunday date. And so, what began as a spontaneous escape to play pickleball became the start of a beautiful story. From Colorado snow to Vegas courts, and finally to Denver dates, Michael and Michelle found more than a game; they found a love story that would last a lifetime. The rest, as they say, is history.