Shannon was playing Co-Ed Volleyball with Nicks old roommate, and he decided to go and watch with his dog Zimm, who she instantly fell in love with. They started talking and Nick found the courage to ask her out on a date. Of course it was a great 1st date and Shannon decided to invite Nick to Thanksgiving with her family. She didn’t think Nick would show up but he does not have family in Az and he wanted to spend time with people during the holidays. When your second date is a family Thanksgiving party, it's not hard to picture yourself marrying them. After Nick got to meet the Brink family he knew Shannon was special and someone he want to share the rest of his life with. Nick loves Shannon to the moon and back!