Andy: "Orlando, 2014. Picture this: two couples on a double date, navigating the treacherous waters of early relationships. Little did we know that the real love story was unfolding right under our noses. I was this charismatic (and maybe slightly chaotic) ER nurse from Miami, fresh out of school and ready to take on the world. He was this composed and impeccably organized architect and interior designer from Long Island, with a dry wit and a calming presence that I found surprisingly intriguing. We were both in long-term relationships at the time, but there was an undeniable spark between us, a shared sense of humor and a genuine connection that transcended the awkwardness of those double dates."

Steven: "I remember those double dates in Orlando. Andy was dating someone else, and so was I, but there was something about his energy and humor that I couldn't ignore. He had this playful, almost childlike wonder about him that I found incredibly endearing. I used to joke that he was a "perfect dad" in the making, with his infectious laugh and ability to find joy in the simplest things.

When we ended up as roommates in New York, still entangled in our respective relationships, I knew things were getting complicated. We were spending more and more time together, confiding in each other, and supporting each other through the challenges we were facing."

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