On October 2, 2023, Thomas received a text message from their mutual friend Becky Bailey. The text simply read "Are you single?" Of course, to Thomas, this out-of-the-blue question was the last thing he expected to read from a married mother-of-four. But what he didn't know, is that Becky, her sister Ally, and Rachel concocted a scheme that afternoon to introduce Thomas to his future wife. After Thomas made the first move into the texting realm, they texted and talked on the phone until their first date on October 28. One month later on Thanksgiving, Thomas and Rachel made it official on a cold morning walk in the Bangor Forest. That was the beginning of the best year of their lives, with unforgettable trips, adventures, and memories made together. On Christmas Eve 2024, Thomas dropped to one knee in front of the Christmas Tree @ Rockport Harbor and asked Rachel to spend the rest of their lives together. Now they are preparing for marriage and life in Bangor. It's amazing what can come from just one single text!