Gary and Christina first met in 2005 while working together at the local Irish pub, Flanagan’s Harp and Fiddle. From the start, they got along easily, shared lots of laughs, and truly enjoyed being around one another. Life, however, had other plans at the time. Over the years, both Gary and Christina went on to build their own lives. They met other people, started families, and raised children, all while carrying fond memories of those early days at the pub. Though they stayed in touch here and there, timing was never quite right. In 2019, their paths crossed again for a brief moment — a reminder of the connection they had always shared. Still, the stars weren’t aligned just yet. Then in late 2024, everything finally fell into place. This time, they didn’t ignore what had been there all along. They reconnected, took a chance, and quickly realized that what began as friendship had grown into something much deeper. What once felt familiar now felt like home. So, is this a quick engagement… or the longest one you’ve ever heard of? After nearly 20 years of knowing each other, laughing together, growing separately, and finding their way back, Gary and Christina finally get to write the rest of their story — together.