Steven and Brooke met at an ugly christmas sweater party in December 2008. They had a short joke filled conversation that left them both wanting to see each other again. Steve had mentioned the event he was going to be attending the next night and Brooke found her way there. They ended up exchanging phone numbers and hit it off right away.

May 16th, 2009. Brooke and Steve sat on a beach in Carlsbad and talked about their upcoming vacation, their first together, to Hawaii. They decided to become a couple that day, because who goes to Hawaii with... um, should I call you my friend? We're more than friends, though, right? But also like, no pressure. 2011: Brooke graduated college and got a job in Los Angeles. Steve decided to join Brooke in Los Angeles and they shared a tiny studio in Glendale, CA. The years were filled with adventures. A broken down car on a highway in Mexico; The dance parties at bars, weddings, music festivals and more; Exploring Ireland's natural beauty, Discovering new restaurants in LA's Arts District; Soaking in the sun on Italian beaches; Freezing in their tiny tent when it snowed at the grand canyon on Thanksgiving. The big adventures were exciting and new, but their love really founds its way in the little things, like bringing home their partner's favorite candy for no particular reason. Spending time with each other's families. By watching favorite tv shows together and cooking dinner for each other. Planting a garden together and becoming green bean farmers. This love was about consistency and togetherness, compassion and laughter. February 14th, 2018. Steven proposed to Brooke following a romantic dinner in Silverlake, a favorite neighborhood of theirs in Los Angeles. Though they had talked about it many times over the years, it was still a complete surprise to her.