Josh and Makenna’s story began behind the scenes of The Lincoln Lawyer, where they worked side by side on the COVID team. What started as an easy friendship quietly turned into something undeniable after one simple night out for drinks. As Josh later told his grandma, “We went out one night, and we just never left each other’s side.” Four years later—after a journey filled with laughter, patience, deep love, and unwavering kindness—Josh knew it was time to ask Makenna to be his forever. Every year, they return home to Franklin, Wisconsin, to be surrounded by Josh’s family and lifelong friends. Along the way, their trips to Chicago—first to visit one of Makenna’s best friends, Taylor—became a treasured tradition, a city forever woven into their love story. This year felt even more special, with Makenna’s younger sister, Maddy, joining them on the trip. With Chicago holding so much meaning, Josh began planning the perfect moment well before Thanksgiving, the ring already safely in hand. With the help of his parents, Anne and Dave, he searched for the right place—somewhere as beautiful and timeless as their love. After two trips, they found it: North Avenue Beach. When the day arrived, Chicago was wrapped in fog, hiding the skyline Josh had envisioned. All day long, plans shifted and hopes waited. Then, as evening approached, the fog lifted—revealing the city lights, just in time. With a gentle suggestion from Dave to see a beautiful view of the skyline on the way to dinner, the plan was set in motion. Unaware of what was about to happen, Makenna followed Josh down to the water for a few photos. And there, with the Chicago skyline glowing behind them, Josh took her hand, dropped to one knee, and asked her to marry him—turning a beloved city into the place where their forever began. "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife." - Pride and Prejudice