It all started on an ordinary night in 2016, outside a bar in Salisbury. Greg stopped in his tracks when he saw Maia leaving and, fueled by a little liquid courage, asked for her number. To his surprise (and maybe her own), she caved and gave it to him. Neither of them knew that the universe had much bigger plans for them. As fate would have it, their paths crossed again the very next day on campus. The connection was instant. What started as a chance encounter quickly became something deeper, built on adventure, laughter, and an unshakable love for family. Over the next eight years, life took them on an incredible journey. They moved across the country, bought homes, made lifelong friends, and—most importantly—became dog parents to the best boy, Jeppard. Through every challenge and every triumph, their love grew stronger, shaping the story they now share. Then, one winter evening, with the Patuxent River glowing in the sunset and their family nearby, Greg took Maia’s hand and asked her to walk beside him in all the chapters to come. After nine wonderful years, Greg finally took his own advice—he became the buffalo.