Brian and I met in such a simple, unexpected way — through Tinder, of all places. What started as casual conversation quickly turned into something easy, comfortable, and exciting. Our first date lasted nearly eight hours, and from the very beginning, it felt like we’d known each other forever. There was laughter, connection, and this calm sense of being in the right place with the right person. Sometimes the best beginnings are the ones you never saw coming.

Our favorite memory so far has to be our first date — it was supposed to be casual, but it turned into nearly eight hours of nonstop connection. We laughed, opened up, and felt completely at ease. It was one of those rare moments where time just slipped away. By the end of the night, it felt like we’d known each other forever. That date set the tone for everything — easy, genuine, and full of possibility.

If Brian and I won $20,000, we’d use it to rebuild — literally and figuratively. He’s been slowly restoring the house he lost in last year’s hurricane, doing it all on his own after losing so many of his belongings. I’d use part of it to pay off some debts and finally breathe a little easier. Maybe we’d even take a small trip together, just to reset. It wouldn’t just be money — it’d be hope, progress, and a step closer to stability and peace.