In August of 2019, I (Samantha) was doing one of my favorite things -- third wheeling with my besties Maggie and Jason. We decided to go to the Broadberry for a Doom Flamingo post-Umphrees show, and in walks in this tall, happy boy, smiling and waving at us as he walked over. Those who know me, know this is a classic way that I also say hello, so I knew immediately I was interested in who this new kid in town was. Who knows what happened in the time between, but fast forward to January and Steve adds me as a friend on Instagram. I direct messaged him something along the lines of "Hey! Long time no talk, we should hang out some time soon" -- AKA I've been throwing feelers out to Maggie and Jason, what has taken you so long!??? Our first date, we started at Three Notch'd Brewery and ended up going to Slingshot for some duck pin bowling and ending with tacos at Don't Look Back - it was a perfect first date. From there, we've experienced so much together from COVID, to traveling together, to bringing Mootzie into the family, moving in together, and growing more and more in love with each other every day.