Sometimes the universe leaves little signs and this story has one of those moments. During a dream trip to Sicily with friends, everyone around Alex told him to propose early on. But in his true dramatic fashion, he waited until the very last day. That day, they ventured to Marettimo, a tiny island off the coast of Sicily that holds deep roots for Analee—it’s where her grandfather, Joe Bonanno, was born and raised. As they wandered the island’s rugged beauty, quiet charm, and turquoise waters, something unexpected happened. She found a piece of sea glass among thousands, worn smooth by time and tide and etched into it were the letters “JB,” her grandfather’s initials. It felt like a quiet sign, a blessing from the past. And then, in that place where her story began, he asked her to start a new chapter with him. With the ocean behind them and the sea glass in her hand, she said yes!