I (Lauren) decided to make the first move and tell him I liked his beard and taste in music when I saw him online. We began talking long distance over the phone and internet before deciding to go on a date. An hour or 2 before the date, his dad was taken to the hospital and he told me he'd still like to meetup nearby but he understood if I no longer wanted to go out. I figured - "well he can't be making this up or standing me up... and I would like to be there for this guy" So I decided to drive the hour and half to the hospital where he was with his parents. Met him standing in the parking lot. And well... you know the rest.