Once upon a tax season… Alec and Stephanie’s love story began in the most romantic of places: a public accounting firm. Stephanie had just joined Marcum as a tax intern. Little did she know that her screen would soon light up with more than just spreadsheets ... it would light up with love. Fate, and a bit of busy season staffing magic, had plans of its own. They were assigned to the same tax project group, with Stephanie as the preparer and Alec as the supervisor. At first, their conversations were all business, focused strictly on 1040s and K-1s. But the more they worked together, the more they connected. An attraction began to grow, forged in the fire of deadlines and long hours. Then came April 18, 2022. Tax season was finally over, and their team went out to celebrate, hopping from bar to bar and eventually dancing the night away. Somewhere between the two-step and the tequila, something changed. That same week, Alec made his move, sliding his number to Stephanie through the work Teams chat like the smooth operator he is. From that moment on, everything just clicked. They started dating, going on beach days, road trips, and countless hiking adventures (which Stephanie would like everyone to know she only tolerates because Alec loves them.) They also share an unconditional love for one very important family member: Mia. Originally Stephanie’s dog, Mia quickly decided Alec was her favorite human and is now proudly “Daddy’s little girl.” The feeling is completely mutual. In January 2025, they moved in together and haven’t looked back since. From spreadsheets to soulmates, Alec and Stephanie have proven that love and a little Excel magic conquers all.