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On February 27th, 2019, Malcolm and Cara separately headed down to Washington, D.C. from Baltimore, not knowing that this day would change their lives forever. They were both there to attend a press conference in support of Rep. Pramila Jayapal's introduction of her Medicare for All bill in the US House. Learning Malcolm was part of a progressive organization Cara wanted to work with (thank you Erica!), she tapped him on his shoulder and said "Hey are you Malcolm?" When he turned around, Cara saw a beautiful and enthusiastic smile that she would never forget. They had just enough time fall in love, go to Paris, and meet each others' friends and families before the pandemic hit. They moved in together just 3 days after Baltimore officially went on lockdown. They got to know each other VERY well in the following months, but could not have dreamed of better quarantine partners. On August 31st, 2020 Malcolm surprised Cara by proposing to her at the very place on the US Capitol grounds where they first met. They are spending the summer traveling with friends, enjoying their first pandemic-free summer in their shared home and neighborhood in Highlandtown, and looking so forward to being with everyone we love on our wedding day!