We had been acquaintances for a few years and consistently talked about planning a group climbing trip. After a few years of back and forth we finally decided to plan a trip in March 2020 to Barstow to climb at New Jack City. "To make logistics easier" we decided to share a tent since a big group was going. We arrived at New Jack City to realize that Nick had forgotten all of his gear - sleeping bag, sleeping pad, all of it. On purpose? We will never know. But that weekend of snuggling under the stars, giggling with friends, and climbing all weekend provided the perfect foundation to a budding love and a life of adventure.