Nate and Nicole met on an unusually warm February night at Oddfellow’s Liquor Bar in Columbus, Ohio. Upon arrival, a packed house and limited seating led to Nate sitting next to Nicole and an unsuspecting wingwoman— Nicole’s dog, Bella. Introductions and pleasantries were exchanged which led to a first date. Nicole and Nate agreed to a breakfast rendezvous at a local cafe. Chemistry was evident, and despite clumsily dropping a breakfast potato in his shoe, Nate was able to get his foot in the door. Nicole and Nate agreed to give love a chance despite an upcoming move across states. This separation would end a year later, with Nicole and Nate reconvening in Cincinnati, Ohio. Almost six years later, on April 26, 2024, their story continues…