Like many modern love stories, ours began with a swipe. We met on a dating app—skeptical, curious, and not really expecting much beyond a decent conversation and maybe a drink or two. What we didn't expect to find was something that just clicked. Our first date lasted over four hours, filled with nonstop conversation and easy laughter—on a weeknight, no less. For context: Sara is normally in bed by 8:30 PM. So the fact that she stayed out past 10:30 (and shut the place down!) was nothing short of magical. Even more magical? That first date just so happened to fall on Valentine’s Day—a fact Jay didn’t realize until a few hours beforehand. When he mentioned it, Sara “acted” surprised and graciously played along. (She may have known all along—but she played it cool.) At one point, Jay turned to Sara and said, “We’ve got to get Cinderella home before she turns into a pumpkin.” And just like that… a spark became a story. That night set the tone for everything that followed—laughter, connection, and the kind of love that feels easy and extraordinary.