Alan and Cassidy met during their senior year of high school at Texas Roadhouse—an ordinary place that unexpectedly marked the beginning of something extraordinary. When Alan asked Cassidy out on a coffee date, she happily said yes. Little did he know, Cassidy didn’t even like coffee—but she was so excited for the date that he wouldn’t find out until years later. In the warmth of that cozy coffee shop, their nerves melted with every word exchanged. Conversation flowed effortlessly, as if they’d known each other their whole lives. Not wanting the date to end, they decided to go to a high school lacrosse game. In true "Alan and Cassidy" fashion, they couldn’t figure out how to get into the stadium. After driving around for half an hour, they gave up and parked just outside. With the stadium lights glowing in the distance and the hum of the crowd barely audible, their focus remained solely on each other. Sitting in the car, they talked for hours about life, dreams, fears, and everything in between. There was no pressure, no pretending...just two hearts at ease, finding home in one another. That night, they didn’t need tickets or a plan—just a quiet space and a connection that felt rare and real. Since then, Alan and Cassidy have been best friends, growing, laughing, and loving through every season of life. As they neared the end of college, Alan made the decision he always knew he would: he asked Cassidy to be his bride. On March 21, 2026—nearly six years after that first date—they will begin the next chapter of their journey, writing their very own happily ever after. The End!