The simplest answer to where it all began? “At a coffee shop.” But not just any coffee shop—Cacao was a late-night spot where cheap coffee flowed and smoking indoors was the norm after 10 PM. It was the perfect hideaway from life’s demands, buzzing with laughter and friends.

Dylan drifted in and out of Cacao for years as a “traveling mural artist”. Madison discovered it on Christmas night when her friends were looking for something to do, quickly turning it into her second home. One night, after a break from Cacao, Dylan returned. Madison spotted him, asked her friends who he was, and without a second thought, stood up to introduce herself—interrupting his conversation. They then briefly “dated”.

Their connection waned, but remained friendly over the years. Fast forward twelve years, and both found themselves swiping on Tinder. Then they matched with a familiar face. A few days later, they met for dinner at Spago in Beverly Hills. Dylan had a solid life plan, while Madison was done with aimless guys. From that night on it just clicked, they were inseparable and ready to embrace life together.