Nicole had been good friends with Megan and Trevor for years. They had been match-making couples ever since they became a couple themselves, but Nicole swore that they would only set her up with someone over her dead body. In January of 2024, Megan starts a conversation with Nicole by saying "You're gonna hate me..." and goes on to explain that Trevor joined a men's group at their church and wants to set Nicole up with his group leader, Toby. Nicole rolls her eyes but asks Megan to tell her about this guy. After hearing that he loves Jesus, animals, and just got a puppy, Nicole was interested. Fast forward to February, and Trevor masterminds a way to get Toby and Nicole to meet for the first time. Megan was having Nicole over for a movie night when Trevor convinces Toby to come over after their men's group to introduce Toby's new puppy to their dog (i.e. introduce Toby to Nicole). Toby's puppy, Zealand, was so small and timid - not willing to leave his dad's lap. But once he did, he immediately went over to Nicole and climbed in her arms. If that's not a good first impression, I don't know what is. Soon after, Nicole asks Megan and Trevor host a game night and invite Toby. The game night was a success when Toby asks to get Nicole's number. They decide to meet up at the dog park with their dogs for a puppy play-date and the rest is history!