We met in the city of Oklahoma at a banquet party. Unsure if either were there at the party with someone, I took the step to ask Hodges if his seat was taken. Hodges, immediately smitten, accepted the opportunity to offer his seat and the conversation began. We talked for hours until the next morning, forgetting about the festivities of the party. We've been sitting beside each other ever since. I met my bestfriend that night and am forever grateful that the seat wasn't taken. -Forever Stewart