Stéphane Moves Into Verve

Typical story… his landlord decided he wanted to use his unit for his own daughter, so Stéphane was served notice that it was time for him to move out of his bachelor apartment in Cabbagetown.

He found a new unit at Verve Condos & Lofts, at the time a very popular building near the Church and Wellesley Village with a rooftop pool and a vibrant LGBTQ+ community.

He was young, and his parents were right there to help him get settled in. They’d just gone out for lunch and were making their way back up the elevator together.

I happened to also be in that elevator, making my way back from somewhere. I caught sight of Stéphane… someone I hadn’t seen before, someone who caught my attention. I remember hoping I’d see him around more often.

A few hours later, François and Margie were just headed back from a grocery trip. They’d gone out to get some supplies to get their son all set to start life in his new home. By happenstance, I was in that elevator too.

A little small talk. “You got tasked with doing the grocery run huh?”  “Yeah our son just moved in so we’re helping him get settled in”.

I talked with my future parents in law before ever striking up a conversation with Stéphane. That wouldn’t happen for quite some time. I actually never crossed paths with him again for a very long time.