From Tara:

Anthony and I met online. After texting and FaceTiming every day for a few weeks, we met for our first date at Roosters in Pickerington, OH. I was extremely nervous and almost backed out of the date, even going so far as to text Anthony "On a scale of 1-10, how mad would you be if I didn't show up?" (It took just a little convincing from my best friends!) After getting some food, we ventured over to Squeeks for some drinks.

A few days later, on July 4th, I landed in the hospital needing emergency surgery to remove my gallbladder. Depending on which of us tells the story, the details here are different, but what we can both agree on is: Anthony and I's second date was in the hospital. Since it was COVID times, I was only allowed 1 visitor for my entire stay & my Hinge date definitely makes the most sense here. (eyeroll!) Although, he hasn't left my side since that day...

Side note: Anthony's name was ANTHONY online. He never once told me that he's known as Tony to his friends and family. By the time I was in the know, it was too late to change.

From Anthony:

We met on Hinge and went on a date. She was in the hospital. I don't know...we started hanging out and I bought a house and didn't even live in it. The rest is history!

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