Nick and Emily met in January of last year, the modern way, on Hinge. From the very beginning, Nick was all in. He knew quickly that she was someone special, and he pursued her with intention, patience, and a lot of heart. Their first date at Lazy Dog set the tone: easy conversation, laughter, and a connection that felt natural and exciting. When he learned she was taking ice skating classes, Nick, already a hockey player, found the perfect excuse to spend more time together. What began as skating lessons soon became something more, with long laps around the rink turning into shared smiles, growing sparks, and a bond that deepened every time they were together. Two months later, over tacos at Torchy’s Tacos, they talked for hours, completely losing track of time. That night, Nick invited Emily to watch one of his hockey games. Seeing him on the ice, confident, passionate, and exactly where he belonged, was the moment everything shifted. When he scored a big goal and his teammates erupted, it was impossible for Emily not to fall for him right then and there. From that point on, their love grew quickly and deeply. Together they built something that felt joyful, effortless, and undeniably right. In December, surrounded by light and nature at the Way of Color exhibit at the Crystal Bridges Museum in Arkansas, Nick asked her to spend forever with him. She said yes, marking the beginning of a lifetime filled with love, laughter, and adventures still to come.