Dylan was in Japan on deployment when a friend mentioned that Shanelle was arriving and suggested they all hang out. Shanelle ended up being in the room next door. They decided to visit her, and immediately hit it off, discussing their future goals and aspirations. The next day, Dylan left for Thailand, and he knew another plane was arriving soon. He heard someone outside his room at the hotel. Curious, he checked to see who it was, and once again, it was Shanelle in the room next door. The rest is history.