September, 21, 2018, Kathleen was dragged out dancing. After ignoring each other all night, Kathleen broke the ice, & very smoothly got Jared's number. After dancing & talking until 4am at Whataburger, two nights in a row, Jared asked Kathleen on a date. They talked all night & closed down the bar, ending the night, in the car, with Kathleen geeking out over music, until 5:30 a.m. She left for Nashville, Tennessee the next morning, & Jared called her every night. (Awwwww!) Fast forward three weeks...Kathleen got up early the morning of Jared's graduation party, packed her belongings in a U-haul, & drove ten hours (with the help of her wonderful Dad & "her boys") to surprise him...& surprised he was! Later that night, Kathleen bought Jared a Shiner...And well, the rest is history!
On June 8, 2019, Jared proposed on the very rooftop bar, where they had their first date, Canvas, in Downtown Dallas. "Kathleen, you're my best friend, & no one has ever made me happier. Will you marry me?" SHE SAID, "YES!" (Duh!) Now, EXACTLY a year after meeting, they'll tie the knot!