Erich was interested in moving to Chattanooga from Asheville, NC. Not knowing anyone from Chattanooga except a family acquaintance Erich reached out to Catelyn asking her to show him around. In the end, Catelyn was worth the move. Erich moved in and from there, together, a house was bought, beluga whales were touched, and a cat was adopted. After 3 years Erich returned to the glass bridge where they first held hands, and in front of the Hunter Museum proposed.