Beau and Christina's story began in September 2016 at Peet’s Coffee & Tea in Pleasanton, California, when Beau handed Christina his resume. After three months of stolen glances and awkward flirtation, one November shift changed everything. Christina was in the back room listening to the Lord of the Rings soundtrack while counting registers. Beau, finishing his shift, recognized the music and walked in. “Who is listening to Lord of the Rings?” he asked. Laughing, Christina raised her hand. A few hours later, Beau returned clean-shaven and in a button-up shirt. “Do you want to watch Lord of the Rings with me later?” he asked. “Sure, but only if we watch the extended version,” Christina replied. Beau smiled and left. For three weeks, they watched all three films, bonding over their shared interest. Christina impressed Beau with her behind-the-scenes knowledge, and he brought out his maps of Middle Earth to follow along. Inspired, Beau asked Christina to shoot archery and get dinner. As he dropped her off, he confessed his interest. She replied, “I like you too,” and scampered out of the car. They have been inseparable since.