Jackson and Val met on Bumble while Val was stuck in Ohio during her spring break. One failed zoo date and a two-mile walk were all it took for Val and Jackson to fall in love. Unfortunately, Jackson was returning to Texas and Val was going to spend her summer in Paris. So, they parted ways. Two months later, after Val had too many drinks because Peru lost the last World Cup qualifier game, she decided to text Jackson and they haven't left each other's side since.