We met in our freshman year of college in one of our "basic" classes. For two years we grew as friends, until one day Brad decided to present his case for why we should date. His opening argument: "You're my best friend."

After a roughly three mile walk in which Brad searched for a quiet space in Chicago, we stopped behind the Adler Planetarium. Looking out onto Lake Michigan he turned and began his proposal saying, "You're my best friend."