After moving to California, James's number one goal was to find the love of his life. He assumed it would come in the form of a divorced Manhattan Beach mom with a nice alimony settlement. Marissa is known for her playlists in class, but she didn't know how consequential they could be. Nor did she know the vain shirtless guy with the man bun in the corner of her class would turn out to be a glasses wearing nerd. So, what would be a typical Tuesday Power class turned into the start of a beautiful relationship all thanks to Florence and the Machine. What follows it the exact transcript of their first encounter. Dripping in sweat, out of breath, and carrying 6 empty dixie cups because he forgot his water bottle, the student approached the teacher and said, "Great playlist." "Thanks! Your form was perfect. You're a natural at yoga." The teacher rasped with her almost gone voice. "Wanna join my book club? It's just me but we're looking to expand." The student asked. "I don't really read, but sure. Only if my dog can join too." The teacher agreed. "Only if it's a big dog. I only like big dogs and cats." The student acquiesced. JUST KIDDING. The real story did involve James complimenting Mar's music choice after one class. Then Covid hit. Luckily, Mar doesn't give up that easily on what she wants. So, she slid into James's Instagram DM's. Kai, Marissa's dog, lured James in with his spunky attitude and love for cuddles, but it was Mar who won his heart. And so began their life together.