It all started back in middle school orientation when Taylor was showing us around as new 6th graders. During a get-to-know-you game, Mike kept interrupting Taylor, and Jessica had enough—she told him to be quiet so everyone could enjoy the moment. That was the official start of Jessica’s dislike for Mike. But things changed when one of Jessica’s childhood friends started bringing Mike around at lunch. What began as dislike slowly blossomed into a quiet little crush. They started walking up to the high school together each afternoon so Mike could catch a ride home, and Jessica would continue the rest of the way on her own. Eventually, those walks came to an end because Jessica wasn’t allowed to have a boyfriend. High school brought a fresh start. Surprisingly, Jessica made the first move. She convinced Mike to meet her dad, and after some persistence, her dad gave them permission to date. High school love had its ups and downs, but they made it through—and then came college and adulting! Mike proposed, and while Jessica didn’t exactly nail the surprise reaction, she said yes. After five and a half years of engagement (yes, you read that right), they’re finally ready to become The Ebbelaars—together, forever.