This was one of my favorite soft news stories last year:
http://gothamist.com/2007/11/05/awww.php I agree it could spawn an emo-soundtracked screenplay. Especially since he *did* find her:
http://www.nygirlofmydreams.com/ Sassy-like Quiz Question: if someone pursued you in this manner, would you be
a) smitten
b) flattered
c) ambivalent
d) mildly uncomfortable
e) annoyed
f) totally skeeved out