September 24, 2018. A Monday night. Neha generously gave Neal the choice of location for their first date. Neal, the sweetheart he is, decided to choose a bar walking distance from her apartment, which is known for their craft beer. Neha doesn't like beer. Date one off to a great start. Neal was able to think quick on his feet though, and offered to buy her a red wine. She fell in love right then and there.
Bottomless brunch followed by a hunt for free ice cream in the Lower East Side. Deep dish pizza making class. Six Flags. Meeting the Parents. Meeting of the Parents. Jets vs Cowboys tailgate A trip to Europe. Looking for an apartment together. What could happen next?
A fake text from a mutual friend for an upcoming fake surprise birthday party got Neha to 'save the date' for the surprise party after the proposal. But how does Neal get Neha over to Central Park in the late November chill for the actual proposal? He got his brother to invite them to the Park to meet his "new girlfriend" (don't worry ladies, he's still single). Neha was suspicious at first, but Neal was able to convince her that it was legit. He surprised her by dropping to a knee while overlooking the pond on a gorgeous autumn day, and then surprised her again by having all of their friends at the first bar they met at to celebrate.