2012: Sammy & Philip's mutual friend tells Sammy that he reminds her of her high school friend (Philip). Sammy asks her to see a picture of Philip. 2016: Philip & Sammy attend that same mutual friend's wedding. They don't meet, but there is a picture of them together (see gallery) 2020: Another wedding that Sammy and Philip are both invited to. Sammy backs out at the last minute. 2021: Philip & Sammy finally meet (on Hinge). They both set their location to Beverly Hills, even though neither of them live there. They go on 5 dates in a week. Philip extends his stay in Los Angeles. Sammy follows Philip to NYC and they live together for a month. The rest is history :)