Kyle and Alyssa knew of each other through mutual friends at Speedway where they both work. It wasn't until months after their initial acquaintance, at a sand volleyball game, that the two really got to talking. Kyle was subbing on Alyssa's team and as the volleyball was sent flying over the net towards them, they both went for the ball... ending in a collision. Back at work, Kyle continued to follow up with Alyssa to make sure she was doing okay after their run-in on the court. Their conversations progressed and saw each other more frequently at employee events throughout Speedway's Spirit Week for employees. In September, Kyle officially asked Alyssa out to dinner. When he told her he wanted to take her to "the best vegetarian restaurant in Dayton", she knew he was a keeper!