One quiet evening downtown Chicago, Shannon was sitting in her high-rise apartment, watching a movie with her sidekick Frankenstein. Meanwhile, 41.6 miles away, Colin was hanging out with his two friends Ian and Allison Minicz. Colin was confiding in his friends that he was ready to find love. That’s when Allison had a lightbulb moment! Back in Chicago, Shannon’s phone received a notification from her cousin Allison! Allison: “Hey beautiful lady!!!! How are you??? Are you single? I have a best friend who I think would be perfect for you.” Shannon: “I’m good! I miss you! I am single lol” Allison: “Ok so this guy is Ian’s best friend since kindergarten. His name is Colin Patel, Hes 1/2 Indian, 1/2 English. Moms from England, dads from India” [inserts funny picture of Ian and Colin] Shannon: “Lol he’s so cute! Does he know you’re trying to set him up!?” Allison: “Yep! He’s sitting next to me. I showed him your pictures. He said she’s hot no way she’s gonna go for me!” Shannon: “Hahaha awesome, well does Colin Patel want to exchange info? Or are we going to find a time for us all to get together?” Allison: “Let’s do both! I just text you.” Allison gave Colin Shannon’s phone number and left the ball in his court. (the next morning) Colin: “Good morning Shannon, I know this might be awkward, but oh well can't hit a target unless you take a shot.” Colin: “BTW this is Colin, probably should have started with that.” And the rest is history…