Brad and Nicole met on February 10, 2017. Nicole's co-worker and bridesmaid, Leigha, arranged a "blind date" for the two of them. She says she connected them because they are "both tall." Neither Brad nor Nicole wanted to go out that night. Brad was sick and Nicole didn't like the awkward idea of being set-up. Luckily, they both showed up! That evening Brad, Nicole, Leigha, and her boyfriend all went to downtown Orlando. During this evening Brad & Nicole learned they had a shared interest in music and Ohio State Football. A few days later Brad took Nicole on their first "official date" to the Enzian Movie Theater. There they saw the Oscar Nominated Animated Shorts compilation, a tradition they have continued every year since. Brad & Nicole became "boyfriend & girlfriend" on February 22nd and have been inseparable ever since.