One Thursday in late February 2017, both Brian and Roland decided to accompany their respective friends to The Duplex Diner, a local Washington DC gay bar located at 18th and U Street NW. While standing at the bar, Brian was approached by a normally shy Roland who had a bit of liquid courage that night (i.e., whiskey) and they started talking. Chatting that night turned to texting over their favorite snack foods (Crunchy Jalapeno Cheddar Cheetos and Spicy Sweet Chili Doritos) and their first date on March 2, 2017. Of course, Brian was late, however, Roland thankfully overlooked that fact. Now almost seven years later, a condo, two dogs and a world-wide pandemic later, they are making it official and getting married in Scotland on October 12, 2024.