In March of 2025, after both striking out on the so‑called “conventional” dating route (read: friends’ setups, awkward bar small talk, and exactly one too many bad coffee dates), Brooke and James both swiped right on Bumble and swiped right on their future. What was supposed to be “just seeing where it goes” turned into a whirlwind: a few great dates, a lot of laughing at the same ridiculous jokes, and the kind of effortless comfort both longed for in a relationship. Before long, “So… are we official?” turned into boyfriend and girlfriend, and by November James was moving in and together they were debating whose décor was more questionable (James). Fast forward to December 14, 2026, when James asked Brooke to marry him—proving that while their story didn’t start the traditional way, it unfolded exactly how it was meant to. They might not have found each other the old-fashioned way, but their love is the perfect example that when you know, you know.