Tess and Jimmy met in 10th grade in English class. They spent the first few weeks scared to talk to one another, but eventually became close friends. They swam competitively together on their high school's swim team, went to Dave Matthew’s concerts and “occasionally” skipped school. Fast forward to college and the early years of being adults, and Tess and Jimmy reconnected in 2013. Their friendship turned into something more and they decided to start a life together at the beach. Today, Tess and Jimmy live in Wilmington, NC with Riggins, their adopted chocolate lab (aptly named for famed Redskins running back, John Riggins). They enjoy spending their weekends with friends and family on the water and working on their new home. May their ability to compromise stay with them long into their marriage (especially when it’s football and hockey season)