Gabe and Courtney met 11 years ago at work. They were both rebuilding Ford 6R140 heavy-duty transmissions at ATC Drivetrain. They immediately took a liking to each other. Courtney liked Gabe's smile, his humor, his kindness, and his ability to listen without judgement. Gabe liked Courtney's work ethic, kindness, and intelligence, but neither acted on their feelings. They parted ways when Courtney left ATC to go to college full time. Three years later, as Courtney neared graduation, she reached out to Gabe because she "needed someone to proof read her Spanish essay." A relationship blossomed shortly after, and Gabe and Courtney have been inseparable since.