Brittany and Michael met at sand volleyball through mutual friends. Although on separate teams, Brittany would occasionally sub for Michael's team during the summer. In November, Michael finally got the courage to invite Britt to his birthday party at Monk's in Mt. Adams. However, after his birthday Michael thought it would be okay to ignore Brittany until he invited her to Opening Day for the Cincinnati Reds the following year. Who knew they would one day be considered "Monks Mergers!" <3