In June 2022, a mutual friend invited Tyler to Lake Tahoe for a river float and a weekend at a cabin tucked into a canyon. One small detail had been forgotten: once you arrive, you lose all cell signal. Arriving alone and slightly unsure, Tyler pulled up outside the house and noticed a handsome man pacing the front deck mid-phone call. With no way to confirm the address, she sat in her car unsuccessfully trying to load maps while the man (Matt) went inside to let their friend know her guest had arrived…and appeared to be conducting reconnaissance from the driver’s seat. Inside, Tyler was introduced to a kitchen full of strangers, including Matt, who, unbeknownst to her, had already done a little Instagram reconnaissance of his own. Over the course of the weekend, what started as a chance introduction became an undeniable connection. By the time they returned to Sacramento, Matt had asked Tyler out.