The Interview That Started It All Picture this: A slightly frozen Alex, minding his own business in a London Drugs parking lot, just trying to buy toilet paper like a normal human. Suddenly—BAM!—two reporters ambush him with the ultimate single-shaming question: “What’s something lonely people can do on Valentine’s Day?” (Okay fine, they probably said “single,” but let’s be real, it’s February 14th—the implication was clear.) Alex’s brilliant response? Historians may never know, but eyewitnesses report it involved nervous laughter and the phrase “Maybe do a BBQ with friends? ?” About one week later Alex saw Cindy’s profile on Hinge. He was thinking how amazing his life would be if she was his girlfriend. Then the universe took pity and served up Cindy—a living, breathing human woman who voluntarily agreed to date him. Against all odds, she found his “awkward parking lot interviewee” vibe endearing (jury’s still out on why). First Date: Alex wore his one nice shirt and didn’t spill food on himself (a personal best). Two Months In: She promoted him from “guy I’m dating” to “boyfriend” (he cried happy tears). One And A Half Years Later: He proposed. She said yes. The reporters who started this chaos? Nowhere to be found. Typical. Some love stories begin with serendipity. Others begin with a man being publicly roasted for his single status in a drugstore parking lot. Ours is… the second one. P.S. To the City News crew: You’re officially invited to the wedding. Please don’t ask Alex any questions this time.