Brian first saw Ashton when she was just starting out at her new job at the hospital he worked at, and he knew he had to meet her. He did his best to steal her attention while she was trying to focus on work. He got to know her and even watched shows like the Bachelor to have stuff to talk to her about. Brian eventually got her to hang out with him at his favorite bar, Mo Brew, which probably was not the best place for a first date. Somehow she let him hang out with her again, and he knew he was falling in love pretty quick. All of his friends and family loved her right away and she loves a good Chiefs tailgate. He wanted to make it forever. He finished residency and was about to move away for a year of fellowship. He couldn’t leave her without making sure she knew he wanted this forever, so he asked her to marry him. Thankfully for him she said yes! -Brian's Version Brian and Ashton met in late 2020 at work. Ashton first heard of Brian when he was described as the “Tailgating and Chiefs obsessed resident.” While Brian won’t admit it, he definitely showed up to a few of Dr. Walker’s cases just to chat with Ashton about OrangeTheory and The Bachelor. There was even a time when he was late to a case because they were talking in the hallway (something he will admit to). After three months of Brian's persistence, Ashton agreed to go out with Brian on a Tuesday night. They met at Mo Brew, Brian’s favorite bar, where the staff all knew Brian by name. From that night on, her friends affectionately referred to him as “Mo Brew Man.” Not long after, they planned to meet for drinks at Nimble, a brewery in Crossroads. Ashton (still playing it cool) invited her roommate, Kara, along to make sure it wasn’t considered a date. But Brian's persistence, humor, kindness, and infectious spirit eventually made it hard for Ashton to stay away. She stopped inviting her roommate on their outings, and before long, they were spending the summer exploring Kansas City, meeting each other’s friends and family, and eating and drinking their way through the city. They bonded over their shared love for KC sports—especially the Chiefs—traveling, and enjoying all that KC has to offer. Brian officially asked Ashton to be his girlfriend in July (though Brian claims the date is debatable), and the rest is history. They annually celebrate International Mo Brew Man Day, in honor of Brian's persistence and their journey together. - Ashton's Version