Painting Date Turns Into Tearful Pregnancy Reveal for Dad (Exclusive)

A simple date night transformed into an unforgettable viral moment for Kassi and Alvin, a couple whose TikTok video painting portraits of each other turned into a heartwarming pregnancy reveal. 

The clip, which captured Alvin’s joyful reaction to learning he would soon be a father of two, has touched thousands. 

Kassi had been hoping for this moment for months. “We actually have been trying for a while,” she tells PEOPLE. “Then when I finally got the positive [test], emotions were just very all over the place…like definitely very overjoyed.”

After getting the news, she couldn’t wait. Known for her creativity and big-hearted gestures, Kassi came up with the idea that same day: a date night activity disguised as a surprise.

She told Alvin she’d seen a TikTok trend where couples paint each other. What he didn’t know was that her canvas would deliver more than just a portrait.

“I told him it would be fun, especially since he’d had a tough day at work,” she recalls. “I wanted to cheer him up — and honestly, I just needed him in a better headspace so I could tell him in the way I wanted.”

Alvin, unaware of the reveal that was coming, was immediately on board. He says it wasn’t out of character for Kassi to lift his spirits when he was feeling off. “She’s always the type to not ever want to see me down in my spirits,” he tells PEOPLE. “That’s just why I love her a lot.”

As the two painted, Kassi’s nerves built. Even though she knew Alvin would be thrilled, there was still that moment of anticipation. “That’s literally what it felt like — like okay, there’s no turning back now,” she says. “I always get nervous when I’m about to tell him big news.”

When Alvin turned her painting around, he was stunned. Kassi had drawn him — but also included a visual message revealing she was pregnant again.

“I had no words,” Alvin remembers. “We’d been trying, and it was a long road to get here. I was just so happy.”

That emotional moment captured on video and shared online led to an unexpected outpouring of support. “It’s definitely been way more than we ever expected,” Kassi says of the response. “We’ve gotten so much love and support, not just from strangers but from our friends and family too.”

The clip went viral, not just because of the surprise, but because of how clearly their love and joy shone through. Kassi says she’s glad the moment resonated. “I think it’s just a creative way to share pregnancy news,” she says. “And I hope it gives other people ideas or hope.”

They’ve kept the painting on full display at home, a constant reminder of that night. And for Alvin, watching the video never gets old.

“I probably watch it every day to be honest,” he says. “Just to see how thoughtful and creative she was to tell me in that way…it’s something I’ll never forget.”

The moment is part of a broader digital legacy they’re building for their children. “Our son’s childhood memories are going to be wild,” Kassi laughs. “We didn’t grow up with this kind of digital record, so I love that we get to capture these milestones in real time.”

Their journey as a couple began in college, when a night out led to a spark neither expected. Kassi remembers seeing Alvin across the room and asking a mutual friend to introduce them. “He was kind of cute, and I’d never seen him before,” she says with a smile. “Turns out he’d asked about me too.”

From that night in 2017 to now, married and raising a family, the transformation is something they still marvel at. “I would say it’s the greatest feeling in the world,” Alvin reflects. “To see where we started to now having two kids…it’s just crazy in a good way.”

Kassi adds that watching each other grow through early adulthood has deepened their bond. “We got to level up together,” she says. “I’ve watched him grow into someone who always finds a way to provide, support, and pull me through the hard moments.”

As they look ahead to welcoming their second child, the couple is most excited to see their son become a big brother. “He’s so loving already,” Kassi says. “He’ll come up to my belly and say, ‘baby,’ and give it a hug. It’s the sweetest thing.”

Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

For Alvin, watching Kassi take on this next chapter is what he’s looking forward to most. “She just does everything right for us,” he says. “Seeing her become an even greater mom — that’s what I’m most excited about.”

They credit their closeness to being intentional about making memories, even in small ways. “Even if it’s just going out to eat or doing something different from the routine,” Kassi says. “That keeps things fun and reminds us of how we were when we first started.”

Alvin agrees and emphasizes the importance of emotional check-ins. “See how your partner’s feeling, see what you can do to support them,” he says. “It makes a big difference when you’re working together as a team.”

The video may have gone viral, but for Kassi, the real reward is knowing it might inspire someone else. “Young relationships get a bad rap these days,” she says. “If our story helps even one couple feel hopeful again, then it was worth sharing.”