Family truly brought us together. Courtney's parents and Duane's aunt and uncle have lived in the same neighborhood for almost two decades. While there were many family functions between the two families, Courtney and Duane didn't truly cross paths until Christmas of 2016. Duane's family was celebraiting Christmas at his aunt Reci's house that year and Courtney and her family stopped by to celebrate. The jokes, laughter, drinks flowed throughout the night. Little did Courtney know, Duane starting plotting then. A week later, Courtney's parents had people over for a Steelers Sunday football game and the doorbell rings... Duane is on the other side with 12-pack and a smile! Needless to say, the smile was reciprocated. Our first date, was a lunch date the following Monday and we've been going on dates ever since!