That's an excellent question, Ed! They were actually friends for a while. They had a mutual friend who hosted regular dinner parties which allowed Mike and Lana to get to know each other without needing to go on a date right off the bat. If you don't have such a friend, you can always be the host of the dinner party and get to know your crush in a more neutral environment. Thanks for taking the time to ask such an insightful question. I'm sure other people will greatly benefit from it as well.