The simplest version starts with a nervous suggestion that we “go on some dates”, which was met by a speechless pause and a beautiful last first kiss. The longer version spans back more than a decade, through many versions of professional respect, admiring friendship, tentative flirting, and many, many practice dates. The telling of the long version deserves the backdrop of a cozy old farmhouse on an island, a fireplace, and a smooth drink. We can’t wait to share more of our story with you as we mark a new chapter on February 18.