Watch A COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Turn Into A Precious Gay Proposal
By Hayden Brooks
January 8, 2021
Finding sweet moments of romance amid the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic can be difficult, but it is possible. Just take a look at the viral video of this registered nurse preparing to administer the vaccine to his boyfriend of five years.
In the viral footage, viewers see Eric Vanderlee prepare to inject his boyfriend Robbie Vargas-Cortes, but was surprised to see a ring taped behind his rolled-up sleeve. "It’s been kind of a crazy year, and you know it’s been a fun ride to have you in my life," Vargas-Cortes, a 31-year-old emergency medical service supervisor said before popping the big question. The two were surrounded by co-workers and, as expected, the moment brought plenty of joy and applause to the scene.
"Today I drove through a blizzard to administer COVID-19 vaccine in Canton," he wrote on Instagram of the monumental moment. "When Robby pulled up his sleeve for his shot, there was a ring!! I am so happy and shocked! As we usher COVID into history, I am so excited for the future."
Speaking with CNN, Vargas-Cortes said that he had the ring for three years before proceeding with the now-viral moment. The couple revealed that they'll be planning the wedding after the pandemic wraps up.
Sanford Health registered nurse gives fellow employee the vaccine, receives surprise in returnEric Vanderlee, a registered nurse in Canton, South Dakota, has been helping administer the COVID-19 vaccine to local health care workers. But he noticed something strange when he went to give the shot to one fellow Sanford Health employee. Robby Vargas-Cortes, an EMS supervisor and Eric’s boyfriend, had an engagement ring taped to his arm. Robby got his vaccine – and an enthusiastic yes from his now fiancé. Congratulations, Eric and Robby!
Posted by Sanford Health on Thursday, December 31, 2020
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