John and Mary, had recently moved to Kingston, Nova Scotia, and had bought an old farmhouse that needed some work. One of the first things they wanted to do was to update the kitchen cabinets, which were old and outdated.

They decided to hire a custom kitchen designer to help them with the project. The designer, whose name was Alex, came to their farmhouse for an initial consultation.

As they sat down to discuss the project, they began to make small talk and found out that they shared a few similarities in their family history. As they dug deeper, they discovered that they were actually distant relatives, related through a common ancestor who had emigrated to Canada from Europe.

John and Mary were surprised and delighted to discover this connection with Alex. They felt an immediate bond and connection with the designer, who was now more than just a professional they had hired for a job.

Alex was equally thrilled to find out that he had family ties to John and Mary. He felt a special connection to the couple and was even more determined to create a kitchen design that would be perfect for their needs.

As the project progressed, John and Mary were amazed at the level of skill and attention to detail that Alex brought to the project. They were impressed by his creativity and ingenuity, as he transformed their old, outdated kitchen into a beautiful and functional space that they could enjoy for years to come.

Throughout the project, they all enjoyed catching up on their shared family history and getting to know each other better. And even after the project was complete, they remained in touch, sharing updates on their lives and families.

In the end, the couple not only got a beautiful new kitchen but also gained a new family connection, all thanks to their chance encounter with the custom kitchen designer who turned out to be a distant relative.