Michael and Kathryn met in September of 2020. They went separately to Publico in South Boston to watch the Celtics game with friends. She was more motivated by the cocktails and socializing after a tough year of the pandemic.

Kathryn quickly learned what an enthusiastic basketball fan Mike was and how passionate he was about each and every game. After the final buzzer the two got to chatting. Michael found her beautiful and very easy to talk to. He recalls feeling like he could be himself.

After a few weeks Mike asked her out, they made plans for the Friday of Halloween weekend. The night started back at Publico in South Boston. While this seems unoriginal, it was out of necessity with Covid restrictions. You still needed a reservation to go out and could only be seated for 90 minutes. He had a friend in management and it was easier at the time.

Things were going well and they moved to a second location, L Street Tavern. They both appreciate this fine establishment and the sparks were flying. Before the night ended they moved to a third establishment, the Shamrock Pub. With about five blocks between the two places, they decided to walk. Unusuall for that late October night, it started to snow.

Somewhere between L Street and East Eighth on a quiet snowy night in the city, Mike asked if he could steal a kiss. And that is where the story begins!

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