"So long and thanks for all the fish" - Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy According to his Hinge profile, this is James's favorite movie quote and the line/song that would change the trajectory of our lives forever. After seeing this prompt, Veronica swiped right with a witty message, and shortly after James matched back with her and asked her to dinner. He then proceeded to not message her for the entire week leading up to the date, freaking out Veronica and making her worried that she was going to get stood up. Our first date went swimmingly, we chatted about our lives, our interests, and how in 1522, in Autun, there was a criminal trial against some rats for eating the barley crop. "I only want you near me" - How to Train Your Dragon 2 After a few more dates, James made it official and asked Veronica to be his girlfriend. She said yes, obviously, and then James really got put to the test. He had to meet Archie. For those who do not know, Archie was raised by Veronica during the pandemic lockdown, so he was not used to meeting strangers, especially of the male variety. Thankfully, James stuck it out through Archie's many interrogations until he was finally accepted by the little guy. Over the next couple of years, James and Veronica went on many adventures together cosplaying, strawberry picking, traveling, job changes, moving, picnics, and much more. Not only did we adventure together, but we started living life and doing the ordinary together, playing video games, watching tv shows, cooking, playing DnD, going for walks with Archie, meeting family and friends, brunch. Our lives have grown together, and while it hasn't always been easy, we are committed to continuing this pattern and never take it for granted. James may have said "I love you" first, but Veronica was the first to say "I want to get married." "I'd marry you with paper rings" - Taylor Swift December 2025, James and Veronica went to The True Gem to start ring shopping. What Veronica thought she wanted got totally flipped on it's head after actually trying the rings on, but it was a beautiful and fun moment. To ease her anxiety, James gave Veronica a date range for when he would propose. As we entered that timeline, Veronica grew suspicious of every date or out of the ordinary errand. Finally, James asked her on an early morning Saturday date to the Dallas Arboretum. And, Veronica knew that would be the day because James wouldn't give up sleeping in on a Saturday for just anything. But, she played along and tried her best to treat it as a normal date even when James was acting nervous and a bit distracted. Finally, after waiting for months and for a beautiful quinceañera to finish some portraits, James led Veronica down beautiful Crape Myrtle Allee where a gorgeous bouquet was waiting on the ground. James knelt down to pick it up and give it to Veronica distracting her while pulling out the ring box he'd kept hidden in his pocket all morning. Though neither of us remembers the exact words that were said before, we know the conversation ended with "Veronica, will you do me the honor of becoming my wife?" "YES!"