In November 2019, Haleigh and Shane met at Blueprint American Bar & Grill in Westminster, MA after talking for some time. Shane was having a night out with the boys and invited Haleigh to join. Upon meeting, Haleigh quickly realized how much of a goofball Shane was and appreciated that he could make her laugh and feel comfortable. Shane quickly realized Haleigh was one beautiful woman. They quickly bonded over sports, especially the love for hockey. Over time, they enjoyed a number of adventures together. From going to Railers, Bruins, Celtics, Red Sox and Patriots games to playing cornhole, sitting by campfires, chasing sunrises and sunsets, and taking trips out of state (Wells, ME, Bar Harbor, ME, New Jersey). It wasn't always an easy ride, but they got through the bumpy roads together; always reminding each other to breathe, take things one step at a time, and laugh it out (silly dancing helped). In April 2021, Shane told Haleigh he was going over to his parents' house after hockey (total white lie). He ended up going to Haleigh's parents' house instead to ask for their blessing to marry her. They asked "why?" (as a joke), made him sweat it out by saying they'd get back to him in a few days, and then said "of course!". Shane then proceeded to blow the surprise the next day ("Hales, you should've seen the squirrel on the rock yesterday! It was huge!"). As this occurred, Nick and Cheryl Varieur told him "you're an idiot" (rolling their eyes and laughing) as they quickly turned and faced the wall. This has been an ongoing joke in their family! After Haleigh knowing about 90% of what was going to happen, Shane found the courage to propose to her on a booze cruise surrounded by the love of both their families on July 3rd, 2021 in Bar Harbor, ME. Ever since, these two have been inseparable and their love for one another has continued to grow. October 7th, 2023 can't come soon enough for these two love birds to write another chapter in their ongoing story!