Although Zach and Bri both attended Penn State Behrend at the same time, their paths only crossed once during Bri's freshman year. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, classes transitioned to online learning. If it weren’t for Bri's sorority big, Madison, they might have never met. The "you meet them twice" theory was in full motion. While celebrating her 21st birthday, Madison suggested Bri reach out to "this guy" she went to high school. Their first date at Erie's beloved Calamaris revealed Zach’s sense of humor, while Bri’s clumsiness became clear. After having to reschedule their initial date twice because of snow (classic Erie), Bri managed to slam Zach's car door into a snowbank—not once, but twice. Thankfully, that car is long gone, but Zach never lets Bri forget that moment. Little did Bri know, she would soon fall head over heels for him, and he would do the same, even though it took him eight months (and Bri never lets him forget it). Eventually, Zach asked Bri out, and the rest, as they say, is history!