They first crossed paths in New York City through a mutual friend — a simple introduction that didn’t feel like anything life-changing at the time. Rose was in a relationship then, and their first impressions were nothing more than quick smiles and casual conversation. Life moved on, days turned into months, and months into years. Somewhere along the way, Eddie found out Rose was single again. And like any modern love story, it all began with a message — a bold slide into her Snapchat DMs. What started as friendly conversation slowly grew into something neither of them expected. Their “first date” wasn’t even supposed to be a real date. It was just dinner — tacos, good laughs, and easy conversation. Afterward, they wandered over to Midland Bar for a few more drinks. Hours passed without them noticing, and before they knew it, the bar was closing around them. Somewhere in that long night — between the shared stories, the unexpected comfort, and the feeling that time was moving way too fast — it hit them: this was something more. Something real. Something that would change everything. & it did.