In 2012, James and Jackie met in Dallas, TX at a venue called the Curtain Club, where Jackie was standing outside before a concert. James walked within ear-shot distance and loudly said, "Who's wearing the Burberry?" and of course, it was her perfume and his way of breaking the ice. Months later, when she moved to Dallas from Oklahoma City, their love story began. It had all of the uphill battles and then some, but they persevered because true love always finds a way. On a Friday, after they both had had a long day's work that January 17th of 2020, James told Jackie he would be home a little late because he had to go get her a present for her upcoming birthday. When he returned home, he was greeted at the door with their dogs, Mila and Little Cleo. Then, Jackie got up to greet him as well, and that's when he got down on one knee and proposed.