Ioan (Dan) and Petra's story is a classic tale of fate and timing. Boy meets girl, boy develops a crush on girl, girl tries to set him up with her co-worker, and then, surprise, boy and girl fall in love. Dan and Petra’s official introduction happened when Dan joined Microsoft in 2019. Though their paths had crossed, the pandemic soon whisked Petra away from Seattle to Nashville, putting a temporary pause on their budding connection. However, when Petra’s friend hinted that she might be interested in Dan, Petra, who was planning a trip back to Seattle, saw an opportunity to play matchmaker. Yet, when she arrived in Seattle, she discovered that her friend was now in a relationship and no longer needed Petra's help. Undeterred, Petra decided to follow through with her plans because "Why not?" and invited Dan to join her and a few friends at a Tech Roast comedy show. Unbeknownst to Petra, Dan had harbored a crush on her since his arrival at Microsoft. Feeling bold after a few drinks, he decided to make his move, risking it all but, thankfully, not his job. They spent the rest of Petra’s visit to Seattle together, and their connection was undeniable. Determined not to let their budding romance fizzle out, they took turns visiting each other between Seattle and Nashville. Just a few months later, Dan made the move to Nashville for good, proving that when you know, you really do know.