When Carly and Dylan were just 20, fate brought them together at their workplace, Friendly’s. Carly was wrapping up her shift, when Dylan walked in to take over for the night. As their eyes met for the first time, a spark ignited between them. Unfortunately, their schedules rarely aligned, forcing them to work opposite shifts, leaving only fleeting moments to steal glances or exchange smiles. Yet, with each passing day, anticipation grew. Dylan began arriving a little earlier for his shifts, hoping to steal a few extra moments with Carly. Those stolen minutes became the highlight of his day; he found himself captivated by her laughter and the way her eyes lit up when she smiled. Then, everything changed when a mutual friend invited them both to lunch. It was a casual gathering, but as they sat across from each other, the world around them faded away. Their conversation flowed effortlessly, laughter filling the air as they discovered shared interests and dreams. When their friend had to leave, time seemed to pause. They ended up spending another hour together, lost in a world of their own, sharing stories and secrets as if they had known each other for a lifetime. As Dylan finally mustered up the courage to text Carly and ask her on an official date, fate had other plans. Carly's phone was stolen from her car, sending her into a panic. Thankfully, with the help of her matron of honor and the police, they tracked down the phone that very same day. When Carly retrieved her device, her heart soared as she saw Dylan’s message waiting for her. Later, he confessed that he had been so nervous about reaching out that if she hadn’t replied, he would have taken it as a sign she wasn’t interested and would have never tried again. What began with a twist of fate turned into a sweet connection, reminding them both that sometimes, unexpected moments lead to beautiful beginnings. After becoming inseparable for the following 10 days, Dylan took a deep breath and asked Carly to officially be his girlfriend. With a heartfelt "yes," they stepped into a beautiful new chapter of their lives, one that would weave their stories together in ways neither could have ever imagined. The journey they began that day blossomed into a love story filled with laughter, adventure, and an unbreakable bond—one that would forever be rooted in that very first spark at Friendly’s.