Josie and Cal’s paths first crossed in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, where Josie was in college. From the very beginning, there was an ease between them, as if they had known each other far longer than a first meeting could explain. They quickly became inseparable friends, with Cal happily making the weekend drive to Eau Claire so they could spend time together. Those early days were filled with laughter, late nights, and adventures on Water Street with their circle of friends, but beneath it all was a spark waiting to grow. That spark caught fire one summer weekend during Steamboat Days in Winona. After work on Friday, Cal FaceTimed Josie to ask about her plans. Half-teasing, Josie suggested he come meet her there. To her surprise, Cal made the journey alone from St. Croix Falls to Winona. That night, standing side by side, listening to live music under the summer sky, something shifted. Their friendship began to transform into something deeper, something that felt like the start of forever. A few weeks later, on July 16, 2021, fate nudged them again at a Parker McCollum concert. A few weeks later, on July 16, 2021, Cal invited Josie to join him and his friends at a Parker McCollum concert. It was the perfect summer night, filled with music and laughter, but what stood out most was the growing connection between them. Surrounded by friends, Josie playfully asked if Cal was “ever going to ask her out.” With that simple question, everything changed. From then on, their love story unfolded—one filled with joy, adventures, and the shared dream of building a life together.