she didn't have a lot of time to probably go places to meet guys. she went to church, and she went to her job and to be honest, i really don't think that there was very good pickings possibly. >> reporter: and the clock was ticking when it came to starting a family so in her late 30s, toni turned to a place many do to find a mate -- the internet she chose a christian dating site finding a man who shared her faith was very important to her. she didn't tell her little brother or his wife rhonda right away about her online adventure. but she did share her secret with her good friend allison talley did she give you updates on how it was going and if she was meeting anybody? >> i didn't really ask but i did know that she had met a couple of guys >> reporter: then toni met the one. >> handsome guy, little bit older than her, charming, incredibly charming. just extended a hand immediately and well-dressed and very polished and well spoken, very