Within two days of messaging each other, Will asked Kate on a coffee date. Despite concern over him being free at noon on a weekday, Kate agreed as she ironically also had the day off (and never turns down coffee). Though arriving 30 minutes late, Will was happy to wait for her (Will teases if roles had been reversed, Kate would’ve been long gone by then). Will found Kate’s franticness from running late cute, and Kate drawn to Will’s patience and kindness. They were smitten with each other. The date lasted 4 hours, ending only when the two were kicked out at closing.

Will soon asked Kate on a 2nd date, where they ended the night by sharing Graeter’s Ice Cream in Washington Park. Before letting her leave, Will confessed he wanted to see her again the next day. They’ve spent everyday together since. Kate officially moved in within a few months, though Will loves to tease that Kate actually moved in on the third date. Their relationship started quickly, but they never doubted they belonged together.

Will and Kate are best friends. They are very different individuals, but together create a powerful bond and partnership. They have built a beautiful, sometimes chaotic, life with 3 fur babies (Beau, Pepper, and Mitzi) and a new home on a 7-acre farm. They can’t wait to make it official and spend the rest of their lives together!