It all started in March 2021 when Ryan correctly answered Katelyn's hinge prompt "I bet you can't guess what sport I played in college". Slightly impressed that a handsome guy actually got it right (Lacrosse and ambitious enough to ask if she played midfield or attack), Katelyn replied and the conversation progressed. After the small talk dwindled, Ryan asked Katelyn to meet in person and... silence...

Katelyn's busy life got in the way of Hinge and she didn't answer for days until Ryan sent her another message saying something along the lines of "its okay, I understand if you're nervous." Now on the defense, Katelyn replied saying she wasn't nervous (she secretly was extremely nervous) and ultimately agreed to meet up with Ryan.