Curtis and Denise crossed paths at a restaurant called Caribbean Cuisine in Indiana many moons ago. Everyday for weeks Curtis would go to the restaurant hoping to see Denise. Finally one day, while in the line waiting to order her food, Denise heard an accent similar to hers and had to ask the person in line “where are you from ?” Curtis started to sweat profusely as he said, "born in St. Lucia raised in St. Croix". Denise said "Wow! My mom is from St. Lucia and I was born on St. Croix". As Denise was leaving the restaurant, Curtis approached her and asked for her phone number. Curtis took the number and then later complained to the restaurant owner that Denise give him the wrong number. The restaurant owner arranged for Curtis and Denise to meet at the next Island event. Denise being new to the area said yes, she will attend. That night was the start of a true friendship that blossomed into so much more.