Sometimes the best relationships start with a little friction, and Dylan and Monique's story proves just that. Despite running in similar social circles throughout their early twenties and sharing mutual friends, their paths crossed several times without sparking any connection. They frequented the same house on Sunrise Ridge, played in the same SPAD hockey tournament, and even attended the same Ransom camp parties, yet somehow remained just faces in the crowd to each other. The real story began with an unexpected phone call in February 2020. Monique, concerned about a strange noise from her Audi, called the dealership where Dylan worked. It wasn't exactly love at first call – Dylan's Friday afternoon attitude was less than enthusiastic, and the conversation was memorable for all the wrong reasons. Fate had other plans, though. A few weeks later, their mutual friend Chelsea organized a night out at Respect is Burning. The evening took an interesting turn when Monique and Dylan found themselves arguing about their previous phone interaction. However, what started as a heated discussion ended with Dylan asking Monique out to Sizzles (a date that, amusingly, still hasn't happened to this day!). Then the pandemic hit, but it proved to be the perfect timing for their budding romance. As spring and summer unfolded, they spent countless hours together at various camps and group events. Their relationship blossomed through the seasons, and by February 2021, a simple request for a cat sitter would change everything. When Monique needed someone to watch her cat Alison during a work trip, Dylan stepped up. That week of cat-sitting turned into forever, as Dylan never really left. Since then, they've been inseparable, creating a loving family with their cat Alison. Their story shows that sometimes the best relationships can start with a disagreement, take unexpected turns, and bloom into something beautiful when the timing is just right.