Just music, laughter, and a night neither of us planned to spend at a line‑dancing bar in Longview, Texas. I saw him, and the music, people, and lights faded into the background. My brain said, “Yep… that one.” Ever since that night, James and I have been side‑by‑side, learning each other, laughing way too much, and letting something small turn into something that feels like home.