Trecee and Gabriel met the way many modern couples do—on Hinge—but with a twist. Trecee messaged Gabriel first, thinking she was just answering a prompt about TV shows... not realizing she’d technically made the first move. Oops. Gabriel didn’t seem to mind—three messages later, he asked her out. Their first date was at Mount Vernon Marketplace in Baltimore, where they bonded over tacos, margaritas, and easy conversation that felt anything but first-date-ish. Before parting ways, Trecee handed Gabriel a box of her favorite Girl Scout Cookies—part sweet gesture, part clever ploy to kick her sugar habit (and maybe win some points with his kids). Whether it was the tacos, the Samoas, or the spark they both felt, one thing was clear: this was the beginning of something really good.

What started as a casual family outing—Trecee’s mom’s idea, no less—to explore the John Brown Museum in Harpers Ferry, turned into a day none of them will ever forget. Gabe, who’s famously not a hiking guy, kept insisting they check out the overlook that weekend. Trecee didn’t think much of it—just figured he was feeling outdoorsy for once. But as they reached the scenic viewpoint, surrounded by stunning views, her mom, and Gabe’s two daughters, Gabe dropped to one knee. Completely caught off guard, Trecee was overwhelmed with joy as he asked her to marry him.