Under the neon lights of the "Alaskan Pipeline" in West Olive, Michigan, destiny took a two-step turn on July 19th, 2019. Neither Brandon nor Erika were line-dancing enthusiasts, but fate (and maybe a little peer pressure) had other plans. Erika, finally swayed by weeks of her friend Kristina's invitations, decided to give the bar a chance. Brandon, on the other hand, found himself reluctantly heeding his buddies' calls to "stop being lame" and join them for a night out. Little did they know, when Brandon walked in, he'd find himself surrounded by familiar faces and one unfamiliar one: Erika, sitting there with Kristina, a refreshing drink in hand. It was a moment of instant connection, like a spark jumping across the dance floor (even though neither of them were dancing). With a touch of chivalry and maybe a hint of nervous energy, Brandon offered to buy Erika a drink. Though she politely declined the first attempt, his sincerity and persistence won her over. The rest, as they say, is history. What began as an unexpected night out blossomed into a connection that lasted all night long, and continues to this day. Their story, like a perfectly executed line-dance, is a testament to the unexpected twists and turns that life, and sometimes a little friendly encouragement, can bring.