Some love stories begin with grand plans. Ours began with a roof. Three years ago, what seemed like an ordinary workday at our family bar, the Pour House of Warren, quietly turned into something extraordinary. While I was working my usual day shift, a roofing company was repairing the building overhead. The days felt routine — until one afternoon when my soon-to-be father-in-law introduced me to his son, who had come to help finish the job. From that moment on, things were no longer quite the same.Each evening, after a long day on the roof, he would come inside — not just as a customer, but as someone who genuinely cared. He helped restock, stayed until closing to make sure everything was taken care of, and always ensured I was never handling the night alone. What began as small acts of kindness quickly grew into something far more meaningful. One evening, after closing, a few regulars lingered, and we spontaneously gathered for a bonfire in the parking lot. Beneath the open sky, surrounded by laughter and familiar faces, something shifted. It was in that simple, unplanned moment that our story truly began. The next morning, he brought me breakfast — a thoughtful gesture that spoke volumes. From there, conversations deepened, connections strengthened, and day by day, we built something rooted in friendship, loyalty, and unwavering support. Three years later, we look back with gratitude at the roof that needed fixing, the introduction that changed everything, and the ordinary day that turned into the beginning of our forever. We are so thankful for the love and support of our family, friends, and the community that has been part of our journey from the very start. What began with hard work and small acts of care has grown into a lifetime commitment — and we cannot wait to begin this next chapter together as husband and wife. With love, Emily & Edward