It's no secret that Brian and Danielle met during a time when people were supposed to be staying in as much as possible due to Covid-19. Brian and Danielle met on July 17, 2020 at a local pub that they have since frequented over the last four years both with family and friends. The night Brian and Danielle met was very unexpected as neither of them were looking to meet someone. As fate should have it, Brian and Danielle hit it off that first night they met but there was unsettled business for Danielle as you all know! Danielle told Brian that he couldn't call her so he didn't. A week later, Danielle called Brian. Brian was very surprised and when Danielle asked him why he didn't call Brian said, "because you told me not to and I am a good listener." After a bit of talking on the phone, Brian asked Danielle out.

For our first date, we decided to go kayaking. We met at Indian point park, where Brian picked me up to go back to Blair Rd park so that we could kayak back to Indian point. This kayaking route would go past my property on River Rd. I packed a cooler with drinks and snacks so we could stop on my property and hang out for a while (which we did!). We talked about so many things from family and friends to jobs, hobbies, and different adventures. After our first date, while I was not technically divorced, I knew in my heart that Brian was a keeper. On our second date, Brian invited me to his friend's house for a party where I met all of his friends (and there are a lot of them). After a few months of dating and meeting each other's friends, I introduced Brian to my family and then eventually my kids: Eddie, Andi and Cody. The kids were not happy at first, but with time and taking it slow they came around. Now they have their own relationship which makes me beyond happy. I also met Brian's family after a few months. Brian's family is now my family. My family is now his family. His friends are my friends and my friends are his friends.

From the first date to four years later, we have made so many wonderful memories with family and friends but most importantly still have the burning desire to always be together, hug, kiss, and love one another.