You are not safe walls to hide behind. You are everything on the other side.

When Hilary and Andre first met, the world had retreated indoors, and everything - from bustling streets to crowded cafés - was becoming a distant memory. People were separated, not just by physical walls, but by the uncertainty that hung in the air.

Yet, in this most unlikely of times and circumstances, our story began. Like many in these modern times, we turned to screens and the virtual world to connect, but like many who came before us, we built our love through shared moments, laughter, and genuine connection.

Our relationship grew - one text, one video call, and one deep conversation after another. In an era where we were asked to distance ourselves, we could not stay apart. And so, in those most difficult times of coming together, we built something real, something lasting - a love that transcended screens and would not be confined behind four walls.