It was a sunny day in 1997, fresh pressed white and navy uniforms, bright eye and bushy tailed pre-teens unprepared to face the future of Bush, the recession and an Obama presidency. Young teens itching to find someone they could relate to, that is when Cristyn Steward first met Erica Allen ; it was a day just like this one. We became friends, through middle school, high school and college. Cristyn and Erica were literally two peas in a pods from sleepover to family vacations, birthdays and graduations. They were a Syd and Dre. As they were experiencing adulthood things begin to change. Cristyn lived in California and Erica in Ohio and the way they seen the world and the way they related to each had changed. But just like when Harry sees Sally in the bookstore Cristyn's arrival back to Columbus was the road was less traveled. A relationship that seemed like the fingertips of the Da Vinci, exploded into electricity. Cristyn and Erica found love in a hopeless place, dancing the night away and the look they gave each other was never the same. From promotions to the creation of Columbus' premiere black film festival, these two have stood side by side for the past three years. Cristyn and Erica take cues from Harry and Sally and Syd and Dre to get past the obstacles and capture love for the long haul.