During their time at North Carolina State University, two aspiring Data Scientists, Meghan and Charlie, had their lives intersecting in a serendipitous twist of fate. Assigned to the same group for communication training, Meghan stepped up to the front of the class as she shared a heartwarming tale about her father's unforgettable experience throwing the first pitch at a Chicago Cubs game. Proudly donning her Cubs hat, she captivated the room with her story, unaware of the intrigued gaze of a fellow classmate, Charlie, who sat among the audience. When it was Charlie's turn to present, he couldn't help but grin as he revealed his own Cubs hat, a symbol of his shared love for the team and the unexpected connection he now shared with Meghan. After class, drawn together by their mutual passion for the Cubs, they struck up a conversation swapping stories about growing up in Chicago. However, as life often does, their busy schedules momentarily pulled them apart. Weeks passed with only the ability to slack message during class, until a stroke of luck brought them back together. The Blackhawks were playing the Canes in Raleigh and Charlie saw an opportunity to reignite their connection. They agreed to go "just as friends" which coincidentally turned into a 4-hour post-game dinner along with a few pitchers of Yuengling. Meghan and Charlie found themselves drawn to each other once more, their conversations flowing effortlessly as they rediscovered the spark that had ignited during their first encounter. Eager to spend more time together, Meghan decided to attend one of Charlie's intramural soccer games, hoping for another chance to reconnect. As fate would have it, Charlie's team emerged victorious, with Charlie scoring the winning goal in a moment of triumph. Emboldened by his success, he seized the opportunity to ask Meghan out on their first official date, a gesture met with a beaming smile and an enthusiastic yes. From that moment forward, Meghan and Charlie's love story unfolded. They love to spend their time together going to concerts, cooking new recipes, and of course spending every minute with their dog Quigley. They remain forever grateful for the magic of that Cubs hat and the beautiful journey it set in motion.