James sat behind Elizabeth in their Perspectives of Advertising class in grad school. It was there that James says, "I noticed her beauty and infectious laugh." They became friends over the next couple of years, watching each other date other people that never lasted. By springtime of 2013, James was pining after Lizzie and attempting to pursue her with no luck. "She didn't even notice my interest,” says James. Then he decided to profess his affection to Elizabeth but was rejected. "I wasn't going to give in,” he says. “I continued to court her, slowing breaking down her walls." After another six months, and an emergency vet appointment, Elizabeth began to look at James differently and the rest brings us to today.